Wang Dao thought for a moment and felt that Lin Qinghe's words were not unreasonable. He nodded and said, "Alright! Let's shoot the next scene as Qinghe suggested." Director Wang looked at Shen Feilang and asked, "Are you okay? Can you remember all your lines?"
Shen Feilang smiled brightly and said, "Director Wang, don't worry. I went back and memorized the lines last night. I've always been looking forward to my scenes with Sister Qinghe, so I remember the lines perfectly."
"That's good then," Director Wang said. "Get ready to start!"
You Rong was pulled aside to have his makeup touched up. As he left, he glanced at Lin Qinghe, subtly furrowing his brows.
Lin Qinghe naturally saw it but pretended not to. She feigned flipping through the script, and with a kindly smile, said to Shen Feilang, "What a coincidence, I have a scene where I have to slap you later. Just as you said to Director Wang earlier, for the sake of a realistic effect, let's have a real slap later."
Shen Feilang froze for a moment and chuckled uncomfortably, "Sister Qinghe... are you joking with me?"
Lin Qinghe's smile didn't fade. "No, I'm serious. Besides, how strong can a girl be? Don't you think so?"
Shen Feilang felt that Lin Qinghe was targeting him, but they weren't new to working together. Lin Qinghe had been indifferent to him before, and they weren't at the point of having enemies. And he had just told the director that they should slap for real for the sake of the scene. If he refused now, it might lead to rumors that weren't good for him.
Perhaps Lin Qinghe truly wanted to try a real slap for a better acting effect?
Shen Feilang hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, it's all for the sake of acting. Sister Qinghe, you can hit harder, it's fine! As long as the shooting effect is good!"
Lin Qinghe smiled and nodded. "Mmm, I knew I wasn't wrong about Feilang. Although you haven't acted much, you're very professional. Big sister is looking forward to your performance."
Shen Feilang took it at face value. "Okay! I will definitely work hard! If there's anything I do poorly, Sister Qinghe, please give me lots of guidance."
"Certainly..."
Since both lead actors had agreed, Director Wang had no reason to object to a real slap. He clapped his hands and shouted loudly, "Come on! Everyone get ready to start!"
"Yes, Director Wang..."
"Okay! Director Wang! Ready!"
The next scene was about Zhang Mingxuan and Gu Hengyu getting into an argument. Gu Hengyu punched Zhang Mingxuan. Zhang Mingxuan, with a fierce look, was about to retaliate against Gu Hengyu when Chu Jingyue, the female lead, rushed in and stood between them, protecting Gu Hengyu.
Zhang Mingxuan was furious but unable to touch Chu Jingyue, so he turned and left in anger.
Chu Jingyue was concerned about Gu Hengyu. Gu Hengyu, out of jealousy, not only didn't appreciate it but also angrily rebuked Chu Jingyue for flirting with others and provoking Zhang Mingxuan. Chu Jingyue, heartbroken and angry, slapped Gu Hengyu and ran away crying.
Lin Qinghe ran through the script in her mind, muttering about the melodramatic plot, and quickly adjusted her state to get into character.
Before preparing to shoot, Lin Qinghe moved the ring from her left hand to her right, her eyes flashing and the corners of her lips curving almost imperceptibly.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Director Wang officially shouted, " 'Qin Cheng Time' Scene 86, officially rolling! Three, two, one, Action!"
Lin Qinghe turned around, her face filled with anxious concern as she examined Shen Feilang. "Hengyu, are you alright? Did Zhang Mingxuan hurt you? Are you injured anywhere?"
Shen Feilang's expression darkened with jealousy, and he roughly shook off Lin Qinghe's hand. "None of your business!"
Lin Qinghe's face paled slightly. "Hengyu, you..."
Shen Feilang's jealousy towards Zhang Mingxuan grew, and his words became extremely sharp and sarcastic. "Didn't I tell you to stay away from Zhang Mingxuan? Why did you still provoke him?! Aren't you ashamed? Can't one man satisfy you?! You..." Sudancn.com
Lin Qinghe's face showed hurt, tears welling up in her eyes, but inwardly she was laughing. She raised her hand and fiercely slapped Shen Feilang across the face. "You... you scoundrel!"
With a "snap," Shen Feilang's face was turned askew, accompanied by a sharp intake of breath from the pain.
Shen Feilang's face burned, and a bloody scratch appeared on his cheek, oozing a trickle of blood.
Before Shen Feilang could react, Lin Qinghe, looking panicked and on the verge of tears, exclaimed, "Ah? I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I forgot I was wearing my ring. Feilang, are you okay? It's all my fault, how could I be so careless and forget to take off my ring, and scratch your face? Are you alright... Director Wang! Quickly! Call an ambulance!"
Seeing Lin Qinghe's panicked state and the camera still on them, Shen Feilang, being an artist, endured the pain and anger, and pretended to be considerate. "Sister Qinghe, it's just a small injury, it's nothing. Don't worry... Getting injured during filming is an accident, and you didn't want it to happen. It's okay."
Lin Qinghe covered her face and shook her head vigorously, looking guilty and about to cry.
Immediately, a group of people rushed forward to comfort her. "Sister Qinghe, you didn't do it on purpose, we all know that. Don't feel too guilty."
Yuan Xiao'ai also rushed forward to comfort her. "Yes, Sister Qinghe, don't cry. We all know you didn't do it on purpose, and Mr. Shen doesn't blame you. Don't blame yourself too much."
Finally, Director Wang also spoke to comfort her. "Yes! Qinghe... don't blame yourself too much. This is an accident, and it has nothing to do with any of you. You're all doing great."
Lin Qinghe sniffled and seemed to recover slightly, looking at Shen Feilang with a worried expression. "Feilang, are you okay? It looks quite serious. Do you really not need to go to the hospital? I'll go with you!"
Shen Feilang, of course, was concerned about his face and wished he could rush to the hospital immediately. As an artist, his livelihood depended on his appearance. What if he was disfigured or left with scars!
But in front of so many people, if he went to the hospital, he might be labeled as pampered, running to the hospital for a minor injury, and accused of being unprofessional.
Shen Feilang could only force himself to say, "It's okay! It's just a small injury. I'll just get it treated, no need to go to the hospital. Sister Qinghe, don't worry too much. You must have been frightened too."
Lin Qinghe nodded. "Yes, I really... I'm so sorry."
"It's okay, getting injured is common for actors. Sister Qinghe, you don't need to take it to heart."
Seeing this, Director Wang thought for a moment and then said decisively, "How about this? Since we can shoot several other scenes today anyway, Feilang, don't shoot today. I'll shoot others first. You go back and rest for a day, and we'll continue filming tomorrow."
Shen Feilang couldn't have asked for anything better. He could secretly go to the hospital to check his face. He agreed with feigned reluctance.
After Shen Feilang left, everyone else surrounded Lin Qinghe to comfort her. Director Wang asked if she could continue shooting. She sniffled and said she could, so Director Wang told her to prepare for the next scene.
After the crowd comforting Lin Qinghe dispersed, Lin Qinghe curled her lips, her eyes flashing.
With her superb acting just now, even Shen Feilang, who was slapped, couldn't believe she had done it on purpose!
Meanwhile, You Rong, standing not far away, looked at Lin Qinghe with disgust in his eyes.
He had clearly seen Lin Qinghe deliberately move the ring from her left hand to her right.
He didn't know what Shen Feilang had done to offend her, but this woman was as hypocritical and sinister as ever, making him sick!