Chapter 89: Perhaps She Isn

The set of "The Great Dye House," Luxembourg Restaurant.

"Alright, all cameras ready, extras on set."

"Action!"

At the director's command, the entire crew fell silent.

Whether crew members or actors, everyone immediately slipped into character.

Cheng Chen appeared in a sharp white suit, holding a bouquet of flowers.

A saxophone solo filled the restaurant; its opulent decor evoked old Modu from last century.

Inside the restaurant, people wore various outfits: elderly men with queues, melon hats, and mandarin jackets.

Young men in suits and ties, women in qipaos and evening gowns.

This mix of attire was a unique hallmark of that era.

Wang Siyi appeared slowly in a strapless evening gown, walking over with grace and smiling:

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Lu."

Cheng Chen shook his head and smiled:

"No problem."

Wang Siyi slowly extended the back of her hand; Cheng Chen, like a gentleman, took her small hand and kissed it lightly.

By the monitor, Wang Wenjie and Hou Yong were watching.

Hou Yong chuckled:

"Cheng Chen looks surprisingly good standing next to Siyi. Every time I see him in a suit, I'm stunned—he's a real catch, and she's a beauty."

Wang Wenjie nodded:

"Cheng Chen's acting has improved again. His movements and expressions are perfectly calibrated. Looks like you've been giving him extra lessons."

Hou Yong waved his hand:

"He's just self-driven—he feeds me good wine and meals every day just to drain me dry of all my knowledge."

Wang Wenjie sighed, remarking:

"Talented, persistent, and naturally gifted—he's no wonder he carved his own path in music. Young people like him dare to fight, truly formidable!"

"Who can deny it? It's exhausting comparing ourselves. Back then, I toiled for years in the arts troupe without a single proper line.

This kid's been in the industry only a few years, and he's already playing the second male lead—and on top of that, state media actually reviewed his singing."

Wang Wenjie patted Hou Yong's shoulder:

"Trust me, once this drama airs, you'll be famous from Jiangnan to the north."

"This drama will definitely be a hit. As for me? Heh—heavy fame depends on fate!"

Hou Yong had starred in many dramas, even some wildly popular ones, but he'd always remained lukewarm in fame.

He'd come to accept it: he simply loved acting, and whether he was famous or not, he'd still act.

Wang Wenjie nodded; the two fell silent, watching Cheng Chen's performance on the monitor.

"This watch is so elegant—is it Longines?"

Wang Siyi asked.

"Oh, no no—it's a Movado. I bought it back in school."

Cheng Chen replied.

The foreign beauty's looks were indeed stunning; every gesture exuded allure.

Though he'd studied abroad, Cheng Chen still couldn't resist such a seductive woman.

He stole glances at the woman across from him; though he suspected her reason for inviting him to dinner and stayed cautious, he gradually succumbed to her charm.

"Mind if I take a look?"

Wang Siyi requested.

Cheng Chen nodded, his expression radiating the delight of being asked by a beauty.

Wang Siyi looked at Cheng Chen, took his hand, and rubbed her palm repeatedly over his knuckles.

Cheng Chen closed his eyes at the right moment, his expression of bliss almost spilling out of the monitor.

"Sleazy."

Hou Yong, watching Cheng Chen's expression on the monitor, laughed and scolded.

The rest of the crew stared at Cheng Chen with envy—being caressed by Pan Jinlian's… ah no.

Being caressed by Wang Siyi's soft, boneless hands,

they couldn't help but imagine the wrong thing…

Cheng Chen clasped her hand, his inner desire nearly unbearable.

They drank wine, flirted, and he gazed at her with deep affection.

Wang Siyi was completely immersed, now unable to tell where the drama ended and reality began.

She gazed at Cheng Chen with smoldering eyes, pressed his hand against her cheek, and looked up at him:

"I'd leave home and follow you through the night—why should I spare my beauty from becoming a wine girl? Ancients were so romantic—what about us…?"

Yu Weiping, beside the monitor, smacked his thigh:

"Brilliant! Siyi's performance here is incredible—she's nailed the exact moment Jia Siya seduces Lu Jiaju—it's… it's like Pan Jinlian luring Ximen Qing!"

Yu Weiping stumbled for words, resorting to describing Wang Siyi's earlier classic scenes.

"Yes, great actors elevate each other. Siyi's state is so strong, thanks to Cheng Chen's groundwork and feeding her lines.

Some actors only care for themselves; others can carry their co-stars along—Cheng Chen clearly belongs to the latter."

Wang Wenjie nodded in approval.

Hou Yong watched the two people on the monitor, but muttered quietly from the side:

"Impossible, Siya wasn't even acting…"

……

This scene went incredibly smoothly for the two of them; although there were a few stops in the middle due to lines or actions, overall it still went well.

What surprised Wang Wenjie was that Wang Siyi, whose acting couldn't exactly be called outstanding, actually performed exceptionally under Cheng Chen's lead, exceeding his expectations.

"How was my acting, sis?"

Wang Siyi asked, her little face flushed red, following beside Cheng Chen during the scene transition.

"Very good — all I can say is it's all feeling, not a trace of technique."

Cheng Chen praised, giving a thumbs-up.

"Cut the smooth talk. There's still another scene later — want big sis to show you the ropes? I've got experience!"

Wang Siyi said, quite proud of herself.

The scene she was referring to was the one where Lu Jiaju ultimately failed to resist Jia Siya's seduction, and the two of them, like dry wood meeting a fierce flame, clapped together.

Cheng Chen held his forehead — what was there to show off about that?

"Sis Siya, if I remember correctly, wasn't it me pushing you straight onto the bed, and then nothing after that? What experience does that need?"

"You don't understand. Isn't there still a shot of me wrapping my arms around your neck and pulling you down onto the bed too?

The amount of force you use, how you fall comfortably, and all the different angles need to be worked out. You're still young — you don't know as much as big sis does."

Wang Siyi boasted with the air of a seasoned veteran.

"This… you can even drive a car on this broken road?"

Cheng Chen didn't get it, but expressed great shock.

After transitioning to the upstairs set, the two of them got it in one take — very smooth.

Wang Siyi lay on the bed, watching with a resentful expression as Cheng Chen stood at the bedside adjusting his tie.

"Has it started?"

"It's already over!"

That was exactly how she felt right now!

All of today's scenes were filmed — wrap!

It was only when Cheng Chen took his phone from a crew member that he noticed it was full of missed calls from Wang Tianxiao.

Every time he saw a string of calls from Wang Tianxiao, he had a bad premonition.

Sure enough…

"Little ancestor, if you're going to film, then film — why'd you go out and cause trouble?! You've got me in a complete mess here!"

The moment the call connected, Wang Tianxiao's furious voice came through from the other end.

……