Chapter 14

The male lead is absent, the producer is furious.

The entire production team became a mess, and no one knew what kind of nonsense they were filming.

Seeing this situation, executive producer Wang Wang Weiguo helplessly called for a stop.

The day's filming was brought to a hasty end.

For a time, all sorts of rumors spread within the team, and many people worried whether the production was going to collapse.

Those who had such worries included the little nun.

Inside the hotel room.

"Impossible."

Holding down her shaved head, Li Luo looked at the plump buttocks in the mirror opposite and said happily: "You don't even look at who the production company for this show is; even if a few more people leave, it won't collapse!"

"Mmm~"

Chen Chen Lifeng raised her head, working her sore chin: "Then who do you think the male lead will be replaced with?"

"If you ask me."

Her charming eyes turned, and she smirked, flicking her tongue: "It should be you playing it; with your ability, there would definitely be no problem."

This action.

Made Li Luo shiver all over.

"Even more impossible."

He hoisted her up with heavy breathing and set her directly in mid-air: "That isn't a supporting role; no matter how willful Zhang Da Hu Zi is, he can't use a newcomer to play it!"

"Ah~"

Following a gasp, Chen Chen Lifeng sank her silver teeth heavily into Li Luo's thick shoulder.

The discussion also came to an abrupt end.

All sorts of rumors disappeared without a trace following Li Li Erpeng's rapid arrival on set.

The things that happened before.

Were no longer mentioned by anyone.

At least, no one dared to discuss them in public.

Seeing the honest and thick-set face of the well-known entrepreneur, Li Luo felt a strange sense of relief; as a reborn person, he was actually most afraid of things veering off track, as that would mean losing many opportunities.

But after thinking about it, he smiled dumbly.

In the face of the grand trend, he was merely an ant, and the things he could influence were actually limited.

After returning to the original trajectory.

Filming immediately began in full swing, striving to make up for the lost progress.

"Li Luo."

Zhang Ding Zhizhong beckoned and called him to the side: "The next scene is very important; it will fully display the character of Lin Lin Pingzhi. Tell me first, what is your understanding of him?"

Filming proceeded smoothly.

Zhang Da Hu Zi was in a good mood at this moment and even wanted to talk about the acting.

At this time, the production team was in a bamboo forest, next to a wooden house, where they were to film the scene where Lin Lin Pingzhi and Linghu Chong's junior sister meet.

They had already been filming for a few days.

Mostly martial arts scenes.

Li Luo naturally completed them beautifully.

However, this was his first time filming a dramatic scene properly; thinking that the other party came from an extra background, Zhang Ding Zhizhong decisively gave him some extra coaching.

"Hmm."

After a slight pause, Li Luo opened his mouth and said: "Actually, Lin Lin Pingzhi's martial arts are not high when he first appears, but he is chivalrous and righteous; after seeing injustice on the road, he immediately decides to step in to help Yue Yue Lingshan out of her predicament."

"This is thanks to a good upbringing, so his manners are polite."

Recalling the character profile, he nodded affirmatively: "But after all, he is inexperienced in the world, and his wealthy family also gives him a side of arrogance."

"Not bad!"

Zhang Ding Zhizhong scratched his big beard: "You have a very thorough grasp of this character."

He had thought it would take a lot of effort.

He didn't expect this kid to grasp it so well.

"Thank you, Director Zhang."

Li Luo seized the opportunity and showered him with flattery: "It's mainly because the script is well-written, and after combining it with reading the novel a few more times, I understood it all!"

Not only did he praise the screenwriter, but he also subtly boosted himself.

"Alright."

Zhang Ding Zhizhong nodded with satisfaction, and after explaining a few details, signaled for the production team to prepare to shoot.

This scene took place at the beginning of the story.

But it was not filmed first; this was mainly due to scene considerations. It is almost impossible for film and television dramas to be filmed scene by scene according to the script, as the costs would skyrocket.

【Acting: Entry-level, Experience 25/1000】

【Physique: Not yet entered, Experience 63/100】

【Lines: Not yet entered, Experience 50/100】

Scanning his personal attributes, Li Luo walked quickly toward the pre-designated position with full confidence.

The little nun was a very qualified experience-grinding baby; after a fierce round of grinding during this period, he had gained various attributes. After entering the acting level, he also sought advice from the old seniors in the group.

After running through a scene, Wei Zi, who played Yue Buqun, spoke bluntly.

At least in his view, his level of acting was already on par with third or fourth-year students at the Central Academy of Drama.

Coupled with a thorough understanding of the character Lin Lin Pingzhi.

Li Luo had absolutely no problem delivering a convincing performance.

"Action."

Waving his hand casually, Zhang Ding Zhizhong stared at the monitor.

Li Luo, dressed in a white robe, walked into the wooden house with two subordinates; he looked around, and when he saw the dilapidated eatery, his eyebrows furrowed slightly, but a faint smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"Hmm~"

Zhang Ding Zhizhong nodded slightly.

"This kid is not bad!" Wang Wang Jianzhong, the drama director on the side, asked curiously: "Not only the martial arts scenes, but even the dramatic scenes are decent. How come I've never heard of this person? Which school did he graduate from?"

Whether someone is good or not can sometimes be seen in a glance or two.

They were experienced.

And had sharp eyes.

"You'd never guess." Zhang Jizhong scratched his big beard and said triumphantly: "This kid was a Hengdian extra before; I caught him when I went on a business trip!"

"Huh?"

"What???"

Not only Wang Wang Jianzhong, but Chen Chen Lifeng, who had come over to watch the scene, widened her eyes.

She simply couldn't believe what she had heard.

"It's absolutely true."

Noticing their expressions, Zhang Ding Zhizhong felt a secret thrill.

"Creak~"

Amidst the little nun's teeth-gritting sound, the performance on the monitor continued.

Miao Miao Dingding, wearing ugly makeup, lowered her head and walked forward quickly, taking the prey from the hands of one of the escorts.

The other party was playing Yue Yue Lingshan.

Having debuted in '93, she was considered a young actress with a lot of experience.

"Come, come, come."

As the escort handed over the prey, he roared heroically: "Take these things and make them into a side dish for wine!"

"Oh my, guest."

Li Li Erpeng, wearing a fake beard, swayed his cattail fan and bowed forward, his face full of smiles: "Are you looking to drink?"

Hearing this, Li Luo turned his head.

He gave a calm smile to the shopkeeper disguised by Linghu Chong.

He made some slight changes here; the actor in the original work performed too arrogantly in this part and didn't grasp the measure of Lin Lin Pingzhi's etiquette and upbringing well. He felt it would be better to make some changes.

His gaze swept past, and he walked to the side with his hands behind his back.

His whole person also exited the frame.

The escort exchanged a few more lines with Li Li Erpeng, and this segment of the performance ended.

"Very good."

Zhang Ding Zhizhong picked up the megaphone and shouted into the wooden house: "You all performed well; let's do another take."

As long as he was on set.

The director's authority would be directly usurped.

Wang Wang Jianzhong on the side had no complaints and consciously played the role of a tool man; domestic filming didn't really have a director-centered or producer-centered system—whoever was more powerful was who they listened to.

Some production teams even just listened to the actors.

It was a chaotic mess.

In the *Smiling Proud Wanderer* production team, Zhang Ding Zhizhong was undoubtedly the most powerful person.

Hearing the sound from the megaphone, the actors had no complaints.

They quickly returned to their positions before the start.

Filming is like this, repeating over and over until they are satisfied.