Chapter 55: NG After Countless Takes, Shen Teng Is About to Cry!

"Fine, let him enjoy a taste of wealth over there!" Lin Mo laughed heartily, his tone tinged with a hint of playfulness.

The crew saw this and laughed along; a burly staff member cheerfully reached out and pulled the still-dreaming Shen Teng out of his wealth fantasy.

Shen Teng, when he stood up, wore an expression more ecstatic than hitting the jackpot, his eyes squinting as if he had just taken a lap around a pile of money.

"Tengge, how is it, what does it feel like?" Zhang Yiming leaned forward, asking with a sly grin.

Upon hearing that, Shen Teng shook his head, came to his senses, curled his mouth into a satisfied grin, and said slowly, "You better not say anything, this rich feeling is really nice~" He deliberately stretched the tone, looking as if he had just fished a treasure out of Gold Mountain and Silver Mountain, feeling the beauty inside his heart.

Everyone around was amused, laughter erupted, and the whole atmosphere instantly became lively.

Afterwards.

They shot a few more takes.

The scene finally wrapped.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

The photo of the Gold Mountain piled with ten billion banknotes had already gone online.

Not long after.

Its popularity surged rapidly.

"Whoa, my eyes aren't playing tricks on me, are they?"

"Which god just robbed a bank?"

"Stay calm, stay calm, hasn't anyone said below that this is just a film shoot!"

"This… this much money, is it real? It looks so realistic!"

"Of course it's fake!"

"Wow… such a huge Gold Mountain!!!"

See that?

See, the effect just kicked in.

Just the photo spreading around

made many netizens mistakenly think it was real.

Not to mention the impact when it finally screens.

Of course.

Some netizens also debated what the movie directed by Lin Mo is called.

Because of the earlier success of "Charlotte's Trouble".

Netizens are really looking forward to Lin Mo's new film.

Especially since the male lead hasn't changed—it's still Shen Teng.

Afternoon.

In the hotel, there's another scene.

It's enough to torment Shen Teng.

Even Zhang Yiming, Wei Xiang, Xiao Tian watching nearby were left stunned.

Pondering.

Shen Teng probably didn't offend Director Lin, right?

The timeline jumps back half an hour.

"AB Machine, third take, first run, let's go!"

The stage manager's voice rang out as the camera focused on the hotel's large bathtub.

Shen Teng, playing Wang Duoyu, lounged leisurely in the water, enjoying himself.

Around him, a few extra actresses in maid outfits carefully scrubbed his back and combed his hair, providing exceptionally attentive service.

At that moment, the stage manager called out, signaling the start.

An extra actress hurriedly brought a cup to Shen Teng's lips; he took a sip, then began to swish, making a glug glug sound.

After spitting once, another extra, quick-eyed, held an empty cup ready to catch his rinse.

But Shen Teng broke the routine, and with a splash, spat the rinse back into the tub.

Then Shen Teng took another sip, and the actress handed him a cup again.

Shen Teng glugged twice more, but this time he stared straight at her and, with a glug, swallowed the rinse!

"Click!"

Lin Mo's voice rang out.

Everyone thought it was over!

Even Shen Teng thought there was no problem.

"Two more points: stick two rose petals from the pool onto your chest!"

Hearing that,

Shen Teng lowered his head and did as Director Lin instructed.

"Begin!"

Same setting, same plot.

Rinse, spit, rinse, spit, rinse, swallow...

"Click!"

Again, Lin Mo felt it still lacked timing, so the scene fell into an endless loop.

"Take 3, four times!"

"Take 3, five times!"

Three takes, six times!

We got NG six or seven times back and forth.

Shen Teng hurriedly waved his hand.

No, Director Lin, I can't take it anymore—I really can't.

He said, taking a tissue and wiping his mouth.

Sure, take a break for a moment, we'll shoot again later.

Lin Mo nodded.

After all.

Drinking too much water isn't good either.

He reviewed the few clips just filmed, sensing something was off, missing a little something.

And this scene.

He filmed for a full half point.

Both the actors watching and the crew.

Everyone looking at Shen Teng felt sorry for him.

However.

This is still alright.

You should know.

Some actors who shoot eating scenes have it rough.

For instance, they'd heard about an actor who, while shooting a bun-eating scene, ate dozens of buns and ended up throwing up.

Finally.

When Shen Teng heard Director Lin call out, "It's a pass!"

He breathed a huge sigh of relief.

Director Lin, this scene nearly took half my life!

After catching his breath, Shen Teng joked.

Zhang Yiming burst out laughing: "Brother Teng, you're acting with your life! We ought to give you a Best Dedication award!"

He then deliberately made an award-presenting gesture, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Wei Xiang looked at Shen Teng sympathetically: "Brother Teng, that mouthwash hits you harder than alcohol! You should rename yourself the Mouthwash Prince!"

His comment sparked another burst of laughter.

Xiao Tian laughed until tears welled up: "Brother Teng, your acting is superb! I got so into the scene I feared you'd drink all the pool water!"

Seeing everyone teasing him, Shen Teng feigned injury and winked at Lin Mo: "Director Lin, you're not stopping me—I'm doing this for our film!"

Alright, quit clowning around, take a break. We still have a few scenes to shoot—let's wrap up early and I'll treat everyone to a big dinner tonight! Lin Mo said cheerfully.

But you all need to thank Teng—this scene nearly took half his life!

Upon hearing that, everyone around immediately chimed in:

Exactly, Brother Teng, you really gave it your all! We all have to give you a big thumbs-up!

Brother Teng, if you need anything, just let us know!

Brother Teng, from now on you're my big brother!

Everyone pitched in for the big dinner tonight, chatting back and forth, making the atmosphere incredibly lively.