The Best Actor Insists On Living With Me!-Chapter 1789 - 1779: Nutrients (Part 2)

It seemed like another door to acting was half open, and she was about to push it open.

**

After Bo Yan left, Xia Siyu continued filming.

With her mind cleared, she no longer had the weird demeanor from the first day and returned to her true self. She was fierce, always at the forefront, whether it was rushing on the road or confronting the production team.

Though Xia Siyu was domineering, she was not someone who couldn’t take advice. When there were topics that needed discussion, she would obediently stay in the background. Once a direction was determined by the group, she would step up to make decisions and firmly execute according to that direction. Because of her high status now, everyone listened to her.

There might be aspects where Xia Siyu wasn’t proficient, like problem-solving. But her straightforward and efficient execution, combined with her ability to listen and trust others, ensured she wouldn’t just choose the easy tasks despite her high status. Instead, she took into account others’ thoughts and chose challenging projects for herself. During travel, difficulties were inevitable, and the production team had set traps, but under Xia Siyu’s leadership, the group was exceptionally united and unstoppable.

Ultimately, Xia Siyu had to leave the show early due to Hollywood negotiations. Her departure indeed left everyone a bit disappointed. She wasn’t pretentious; her forthright and carefree nature meant she wouldn’t scheme, and she’d say whatever was on her mind. Even those who were only on an average term with her found interacting with her quite easy. At least, Xia Siyu wouldn’t betray you.

In the entertainment industry, duplicity is rampant, which made Xia Siyu stand out. Moreover, her presence was the program’s hot topic, and her departure was genuinely regrettable.

She returned to Yancheng and attended the second audition. It was more akin to a chat rather than an actual audition. The second audition saw a sharp reduction in candidates, with fewer than ten people present.

This time, even the chief director attended, discussing the role’s understanding, complemented by a brief performance.

Unlike last time, Xia Siyu incorporated an understanding of the character’s romance.

The character was a spy for an antagonist BOSS, essentially a villain. However, during her missions, she constantly helped the male lead and others. She possessed the aloofness, composure, and poise of a top-notch agent. Last audition, she mainly showcased her understanding of the female lead’s work. Her affection for the male lead was merely touched upon.

This time, after experiencing ups and downs with Bo Yan and resolving misunderstandings, she gained new insight into the female lead’s love.

As an international spy, the female lead’s job and life were destined to be lonely. Even her reunions with the male lead were fleeting, frequently separated by missions—much like her current situation with Bo Yan. Moreover, while her work was prioritized, her conscience wasn’t entirely clouded. She was subtly helping the male lead against inhumane acts by the antagonist boss.

She and the male lead maintained a closeness through mutual assistance, yet this also created a sense of distance. Her job forced her independence amidst danger. But the male lead’s presence, despite being in opposing camps, fostered unconditional trust between them.

This separation was undoubtedly lonely. Yet this trust built an invisible bridge between them.

In this audition, she infused her experiences and understanding of her misunderstandings with Bo Yan into the portrayal. This brief reunion and prolonged separation, the loneliness yet possessing complete trust of one person—aiding without knowing each other’s plight—these contradictory traits were all embodied in Xia Siyu’s performance.

Whereas last time her portrayal was progressive, this time from start to finish, she delivered explosively. The director and other judges had no hesitation, directly signing her on the spot.

After passing the audition, the next discussions were about the script, remuneration, and schedule. Xia Siyu had no demands regarding payment and schedule; she only asked for the script.

Such a good character setting shouldn’t be weakened. As for the fee, she never demanded high prices—whatever seemed appropriate, as long as it wasn’t extreme. Of course, these matters would be handled by her team. She had already allocated sufficient time for filming, even if it means spending half a year abroad.

With no objections, the director’s team smoothly signed her. When the team was assembled over there, she would immediately fly to America.

After signing the agreement, during the director’s team return to the country, she didn’t idly wait. She hired a martial arts coach for early training. Although Hollywood action films now incorporate special effects or stand-ins, perfecting her moves in advance wouldn’t hurt.

**

The news of Xia Siyu playing a super-heroine quickly spread with the director’s team’s return.

In recent years, Hollywood’s choices for Asian actors, based on Western aesthetics, adhered to the small eyes and large face stereotype. Suddenly, a great beauty who’d also won Best Supporting Actress at Cannes attracted global attention.

The superhero franchise boasted a box office of over ten billion dollars worldwide, with a vast audience base. Previously a top-tier in the Chinese-speaking world, Xia Siyu now became a global focus due to the superhero hype.

Moreover, the Western world hadn’t seen such a beautiful Asian star in a long time, and in an era where looks still mattered across humanity, Xia Siyu’s beauty even landed her on Time magazine’s cover.

The more popular Xia Siyu became, the more uncomfortable her detractors felt. Her travel variety show began airing, and her sarcastic comments from the first episode were deliberately kept. The haters thought they’d found an opening, instantly flooding her with criticism. Accusations of arrogance after fame, embarrassing herself internationally, allegations flew. Haters always seemed more persistent than fans, especially Bo Yan’s die-hard fans among them.

Amidst relentless criticisms, Bo Yan unexpectedly released a VLOG, openly supporting Xia Siyu, even promoting her show.

This move silenced Bo Yan’s fans among the haters. They felt betrayed while fighting at the forefront and having someone pulling them back later.

Xia Siyu kept practicing, right until the day before she was supposed to head to America.

She cleared up her work early and waited at home. If Bo Yan didn’t return to Yancheng this time, they wouldn’t meet again for another half a year.