NFBE Chapter 264 Roles Changed
Chapter 264 Roles Changed
The day the crew officially started filming came quickly. Everyone arrived in Hengdian before dawn. Bai Mengyan sat in front of the makeup mirror, vaguely listening to some people talking about the male and female leads. After yawning, she looked at Sister Zhou, who was playing on her phone next to her.
"Sister Zhou, go outside and see what's going on. Why is it so noisy?"
Zhou Mei responded impatiently, tossed her phone aside, and left in her ten-centimeter heels.
Being cast as the female lead in Director Ma's film shows how much Ma Cheng'an values Bai Mengyan; even her dressing room is the only private room on set.
"Ms. Su, your skin is so good, and your features are so delicate. You don't even need to wear any makeup to look good on camera," the makeup artist praised.
No one dislikes hearing others praise them. Bai Mengyan looked at herself in the mirror and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Thank you." His demeanor was poised and appropriate.
But soon, she stopped laughing.
Zhou Mei rushed in after leaving, her face showing a hint of panic.
"Mengyan, something terrible has happened."
Bai Mengyan didn't take it seriously and asked leisurely, "What's wrong, Sister Zhou?"
"Director Ma has changed the script for you at the last minute!" Zhou Mei handed the new script to Bai Mengyan.
Bai Mengyan panicked and immediately pushed the makeup artist aside. She picked up the new script on the table and began to read it, becoming more and more alarmed as she read.
"how so!"
"She was clearly promised to be the female lead, how come she's now the second female lead?"
Zhou Mei was also in a complete mess. The company had put in so much effort for the role of Bai Mengyan, and everyone thought that Bai Mengyan was the female lead, but then this happened! Wasn't this just playing with people's feelings?
"I'm going to find Director Ma!" Bai Mengyan stood up, lifted her floor-length dress, and ran outside, with Zhou Mei following behind.
Putting aside her titles as the eldest daughter of the Su family and the top socialite in the capital, Bai Mengyan's return to the public eye is no easy task. The Su family is not what it used to be, and she finally got this role, but unexpectedly, things went wrong at the last minute!
Bai Mengyan rushed down the corridor, and many actors saw her. Seeing that her final destination was the director's office, everyone adopted a "let's watch the show" attitude.
Lan Bing crossed her arms and watched Bai Mengyan walk past her with disdain, and couldn't help but sneer.
“Mengyan, we actors are public figures, and we have to pay attention to our demeanor at all times. If someone with ulterior motives takes a picture of you rushing around like this, the next day they can write that you were dissatisfied with the director's arrangements and forced your way in!”
Bai Mengyan's back stiffened. She didn't have time to argue with Lan Bing and continued walking forward, but she wasn't as hurried as before.
Seeing her enter the director's office, Lan Bing gave a wink to her assistant.
"Go and see what happened?" Lan Bing instructed in a low voice.
Bai Mengyan had no idea what those people outside were saying about her. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Ma Chengan reading a script.
"Oh, it's Xiao Su. Have a seat!" Ma Chengan said casually.
Bai Mengyan composed herself, walked to her desk, and placed the script in her hand on it.
"Director Ma, when I asked you about the male lead before, you dodged the question, which made me suspicious. I didn't expect you to actually prepare such a big gift for me."
Ma Chengan looked at the script, pushed up his glasses, and slowly said, "Xiao Su, I never said you were the female lead. You misunderstood. I let you join the crew because of my friendship with your father. Besides, I think you are quite suitable for the role of Xin Han. I thought you had this in mind."
Ma Chengan said it all; as expected, experience counts!
If her benefactor hadn't repeatedly told her not to reveal her identity in public, she would have loved to kill Ma Cheng'an with a single blow.
What a damned old hag, actually scheming against her!
Seeing Bai Mengyan's indignant expression, Ma Chengan turned to look at Zhou Mei standing to the side.
“Manager Zhou, we’ve worked together many times before. I hope you can manage your artists well. If Ms. Su is unwilling to play the role of Xin Han, I can find someone else.”
Zhou Mei was incredibly shrewd. Bai Mengyan had entered Qianxun Entertainment based on her status, making her a newcomer in the industry. Even a supporting role in this drama would be highly coveted, and Zhou Mei would definitely not let this opportunity slip by.
"Okay, let's film. Mengyan, why don't you apologize to Director Ma right away?" Zhou Mei shoved Bai Mengyan from behind.
Bai Mengyan clenched her hands tightly, looked at Ma Chengan, and finally gave in.
"Director Ma, I'm sorry. I was a little emotional just now, which is why I offended you."
Ma Chengan didn't care about these things and waved his hand.
"Alright, calm yourself down. Your first scene with the female lead is in twenty minutes."
Bai Mengyan didn't even know how she left the director's office; she just felt very confused.
Along the way, she endured the various stares and gazes of the other actors.
As soon as she entered the dressing room, Zhou Mei locked the door from the inside.
"Bai Mengyan, do you know that your every word and action represents Qianxun? What were you trying to do by barging into the director's room so recklessly? Did you want to ruin your acting career?"
"Do you still think you're that high and mighty young lady from the capital? Once you're in the entertainment industry, you have to follow its rules! Tune yourself up, nobody here will tolerate your bad habits!" Zhou Mei said bluntly.
Unbeknownst to Zhou Mei, Bai Mengyan's lowered eyes were already bloodshot, and a murderous aura emanated from her.
"You should reflect on your own actions. I'm going out to see what's going on. Who's the fool who dares to steal a role from our Chihiro!"
If Zhou Mei had left even a second later, Bai Mengyan would probably have grabbed her by the throat.
"No one has ever dared to treat me like this before, Zhou Mei, you're dead." Bai Mengyan said through gritted teeth, her voice chilling and terrifying.
……
To adapt to the current situation, Bai Li and Lin Dai'er became Yun Yao's agent and assistant, respectively, while Fu Cheng became Yun Yao's driver.
"Sister Yao, to keep a low profile, I'll call you that from now on, along with Dai'er. What do you think?" Bai Li asked.
Meanwhile, the person next to him, with a script covering their face, was fast asleep.
Bai Li: "..."
Our ancestors really did have nothing better to do than start a side business.
"Sister Yao, we've arrived!" Lin Dai'er said, looking at the buildings outside.
Upon seeing this, Fu Cheng couldn't help but say, "Lin Dai'er, as the ancestor's assistant, shouldn't you go in and inform them?"
Bai Li nodded as well.
Lin Dai'er was working as an assistant for the first time, and she responded absentmindedly.
Just as he was about to get off the bus, Yun Yao grabbed his arm.
Just call me when filming starts.
Lin Dai'er nodded. As soon as she got out of the car, her previously innocent and naive demeanor changed drastically, and her face became cold and stern.
The first scene today was filmed outdoors. The crew temporarily set up a classroom, and many actors are already rehearsing their lines.
The director stood in front of the camera, adjusting the camera position with a serious expression.
Lin Dai'er walked straight toward Ma Cheng'an and stopped in front of him.
When will our young lady's scenes start?
Ma Cheng'an thought it was some inconsiderate actor sending an assistant to urge him, but when he looked up, he almost dropped the walkie-talkie in his hand.
Isn't this the little assistant next to that great-aunt?