My College Teacher is My Children's Mom-Chapter 799: Joining the Group!

If it weren’t for the tight schedule, Lin Feng would have driven the "nanny van" over himself so Xiao Bao wouldn’t have to work so hard. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he called Zhang Yuxi.

With her husband and daughter away, Zhang Yuxi had gone to stay at her best friend’s house, where at least someone could cook for her.

"You want me to find someone to drive the nanny van over, right? Okay, send me the location."

After finishing her training that day, Xiao Bao declared that she wouldn’t need a full week and could get everything done in two or three days. Hand gestures, kneeling etiquette, and the like weren’t a big problem for someone with her excellent memory. The real test for Xiao Bao was her character’s lines. They were seldom in the modern vernacular and sometimes included classical Chinese. Each time, she had to memorize a long string of dialogue, which was no different from memorizing a lesson from a textbook.

True to her word, Xiao Bao mastered all the required etiquette in just a day and a half with no difficulty at all. Even her training instructor praised her for being so smart.

「On the third day, she joined the crew.」

The cast was star-studded, filled with accomplished veteran actors and several young actors of notable skill. Coincidentally, the young girl who had been marketed alongside Xiao Bao before, Shang Xiaotian, was also there.

Shang Xiaotian was a year older than Xiao Bao but more than half a head shorter. She had a petite build and was not particularly striking in appearance. Because the roles she played were so endearing, fans extended their affection to the actress herself, believing Shang Xiaotian to be just as lovable in person. At least, that was the popular consensus.

This time, one was to play the young mistress and the other her handmaiden—a master-servant duo.

Shang Xiaotian, "..."

Xiao Bao, "..."

Neither of them had known this would be the situation when they arrived.

However, Xiao Bao didn’t mind and simply focused on her acting. Lin Feng became her assistant and even took on the role of her makeup artist. That’s right—in his spare time, he had managed to master the basics of makeup. Luckily, Xiao Bao was just a child with naturally good features, so a little touch-up was all that was needed. It didn’t require much technical skill.

Filming in this weather was scorching, especially inside the studio.

Lin Feng sat on a stool with his backpack, scrolling through his phone whenever he had a free moment. The assistant director, the line producer, and other staff all came over to greet him. To those who didn’t know better, it would seem Xiao Bao’s status was so low and her company so poor that they couldn’t even afford an assistant for her.

Just then, he received a call—the nanny van had arrived.

The nanny van was a great asset. Lin Feng caught the eye of Xiao Bao, who was practicing her lines, giving her a look to let her know he was stepping outside.

"Thank you. How much do I owe you? I’ll transfer the money."

"Your wife already paid me earlier. No need to pay again."

In the end, Lin Feng still gave the young man five hundred yuan for a meal before driving the nanny van to the set himself.

Outside the studio, besides Xiao Bao’s vehicle, there were two other nanny vans—one new and one old. Lin Feng’s van had cost eight hundred thousand yuan. It had been sent over from Er Bao’s side and was rarely used unless Xiao Bao was acting.

Just as Lin Feng parked the van, he saw Xiao Bao coming out to find him. "Over here!"

Xiao Bao ran over joyfully. "Ah, my precious, I’ve come for you!" she cooed at the van.

Lin Feng chuckled. "How many more scenes do you have?"

"One this afternoon and two tonight, then we’re done for the day," Xiao Bao replied.

Lin Feng glanced at the time. "So, lunch and then back to the hotel?"

"No, no, it’s fine. We can rest here," Xiao Bao said. "Besides, scenes with the veteran actors go by quickly."

The crew provided meals, but if actors weren’t satisfied, they could have their assistants buy food elsewhere. The father-daughter pair thought the crew’s food looked acceptable and decided to make do for now.

"I passed a restaurant on the way here," Lin Feng said. "Tonight, I’ll go order a few dishes from there, or I can cook for you."

Lin Feng had already asked their hotel, which confirmed he could cook in their suite for an extra fee.

While Xiao Bao was filming, Lin Feng had little to do besides watch. The other actors were surrounded by several assistants who handed them water, touched up their makeup, and fanned them. Both the men and women had at least three assistants each. Lin Feng observed that these were typically the new-generation actors, the ones who had some actual skill. The veteran thespians and old-school actors, on the other hand, mostly took care of themselves, aside from the crew’s makeup artists.

Xiao Bao wasn’t coddled. If she was hot, she fanned herself. If she was thirsty, she’d chug from the flask slung over her shoulder. When she got tired, she’d find a step to sit on and memorize her lines. She had a small, convenient rolling backpack that she could even sit on like a stool. She also wore a small pouch around her waist, just big enough for a phone, which was unnoticeable under her costume.

At that moment, a veteran actor nearby asked her, "You’re Xiao Bao, right? Where’s your assistant?"

Xiao Bao smiled. "My dad is my assistant, but he says I’m a big girl now and need to take care of myself."

The veteran actor, who played her grandfather in the drama, laughed heartily.

Xiao Bao didn’t see what was so funny. "My dad is pretty busy, too. He just went to the supermarket to buy groceries. He’s going to cook for me tonight."

The actor kept laughing while Xiao Bao just looked puzzled.

The veteran actor thought to himself, It would be a cosmic injustice if this girl doesn’t become a star.

On set, Xiao Bao and her father couldn’t have kept a lower profile. If not for their status as the richest man and his daughter, no one would have even noticed them. When it was time to film, Xiao Bao was serious and professional, never sloppy. When she was off-camera, she memorized lines, did her winter vacation homework, and corresponded with the editor of *Top Secret* via email to prepare for her next project. She was a busy girl, and her perspective wasn’t confined to the world of showbiz, so she refused to waste her thoughts and energy on frivolous people and matters.

This afternoon, she had only one scene, and her turn would come after Shang Xiaotian finished hers. However, Shang Xiaotian was not in good form. She repeatedly failed to meet the director’s expectations, leading to multiple "No Good" takes until she finally devolved into a whimpering mess. By the time Xiao Bao finished her second exam paper, she saw the director scolding Shang Xiaotian, his tone already quite restrained.

But you’d think Shang Xiaotian had suffered some great injustice from the way she cried on and on.

The director had no patience for it. "Step aside and cry! When you’re done, come back and act. If you still can’t do it, I’m replacing you!"

An assistant came over to console Shang Xiaotian, and the two whispered in a corner.

The director glanced at the time. "Next scene! Who’s up?"

Xiao Bao quickly put her exam papers into her backpack. "Director, Director, it’s me! It’s me!"

The director’s attitude toward Xiao Bao was noticeably better. His angry expression softened as he said, "Get your makeup touched up and come over."

The crew’s makeup artist made a few quick adjustments, and Xiao Bao was ready.

As the director watched the monitor, the faint sound of Shang Xiaotian’s whimpering reached his ears, and his brow furrowed.

"Tell me," he said to the person next to him, "these two kids are around the same age. Why is there such a huge difference between them? Logically, with a background and family like hers, Xiao Bao could be strutting around the entertainment industry without a care in the world. No one would dare to cross her. But she’s humble and professional. Even after so long without acting, her skills are still on point."

He shook his head. "Then you look at some others... not to mention their mediocre acting, they’re also high-maintenance. How do they even make it in this industry? The entertainment world has no shortage of actors. And while good ones are rare, they can always be hired with the right paycheck and script."