Chapter 727 - RW 1.22

Uncle Shen hung up the call, and when he turned around, he saw Yunyu standing with a smile in front of him, "Good morning, Uncle Shen!"

"Wha—!!" Uncle Shen was surprised when Yunyu suddenly appeared in front of him. "Y—Yunyu! You're going to give me a heart attack!" 

"Hahaha! Sorry, Uncle," Yunyu giggled joyfully. "How's today work, Uncle? Which scene will be done today?" Yunyu asked.

Uncle Shen froze immediately the moment Yunyu asked about the scene. He didn't know how to say this because this was partly his fault for being unable to hold Han Ye's influence over the series, but his presence was basically a do or die for the success of this series. He wouldn't waste the hardworking of so many people, but really, Han Ye was seriously over the line. 

"We… uh… we're going to reshoot a few scenes," Director Shen replied.

"Reshoot a few scenes? Is there some technical problem? Or is it my scene? I can redo it if it's my fault."

"N—No, you have nothing to do with this," Director Shen shook his head. He got more nervous, and he didn't know how to tell Yunyu about this. "Anyway, why are you here? I told you that your scene is done, right? You don't need to come, and I've given you your payment. I even give you a bonus."

"Hehe, yes! I checked it in my mobile banking this morning. It's surprising for me, Uncle! Did you pay me three times the agreed salary?! Uncle is really amazing. Can you be my sugar daddy instead? Hahaha!"

Uncle Shen would usually laugh with Yunyu with such a joke, but this time, Uncle Shen swallowed his saliva nervously and shook his head, "Uh… it's not me who paid that much, but as long as you're happy, Yunyu."

"Eh? If it's not you, then who? Is it the producer?"

Director Shen shook his head. He seriously didn't want to tell this in front of Yunyu, so he tried to shift the topic, "I'm sorry, Yunyu. But I have to get prepared for the scene. The new actor is here."

Director Shen pointed at a man that came from the main door. He was around Yunyu's age and actually looked similar to Yunyu. Although, Yunyu's handsomely fresh face was still irreplaceable.

That young man looked like a downgrade version of him, making Yunyu confused. 

"Is that a new actor, Uncle?"

"He is…" 

"Huh, I thought the general rule of a movie. It is not to have actors with similar faces because it will confuse the viewers. Unless the character is intended to be a sibling. Bai Shijue doesn't have any siblings, right?"

"Y—Yeah, he doesn't have any," Director Shen confirmed. 

The man who looked like Bai Yunyu suddenly approached Director Shen and Yunyu and then bowed his head respectfully, "Thank you for picking me, Director Shen. I'll not disappoint you!"

The man looked at Bai Yunyu and was surprised, "Eh? Why are you here? I thought you have been cut from the role."

…

…

"Huh?" Yunyu blinked a few times, thinking that he misheard that. "What did you say?"

"That you have been cut from the role as Bai Shijue? That's why I'm here. I'm the new Bai Shijue, obviously," the young man said innocently, not realizing the huge blow that Yunyu got just now.

Yunyu froze on the spot, he didn't know if he heard it wrong, but he wished he heard it wrong.

He turned his head towards Director Shen and asked with a shaky voice, "U—Uncle Shen, this man is speaking bullshit, right? How come I got cut from the role? Did I do something wrong?"

Director Shen saw the ruddy face of the youth turned pale instantly, which he fully understood. 

Bai Yunyu really wanted this role, and he worked hard for it. In fact, he was the perfect character to play Bai Shijue.

Bai Yunyu and Bai Shijue were like a mirror to each other. 

But…

"Uncle Shen, please say something. Please, this is a joke, right?" Yunyu asked again, his voice getting even shakier as if he was holding his tears, so he wouldn't cry embarrassingly in front of everyone. 

Director Shen sighed. He patted Yunyu's shoulder, "It's okay, you have triple the amount of your intended salary, right? Don't worry about this one. I will find another role for you in the future. You're still my favorite new actor."

"B—But… I earned this role. Did I do something wrong? I—I can reshoot the scene if it's needed…."

"No, you did great as a new actor. You're definitely the most suitable person to play as Bai Shijue…." Director Shen said. He wouldn't hide the fact that Yunyu had an amazing talent. "But the decision is not from me. I have to do this to save the series. I'm sorry, Bai Yunyu…."

"Save the series?"

"The main star doesn't want you to join. He said he would quit the series, even if he had to pay the compensation. He said that you are—"

"You're a disgusting piece of shit."

Director Shen hadn't finished his sentence when someone suddenly came and interrupted. Everyone's eyes were on him. The main star of the series was the movie emperor, Han Ye.

Han Ye looked down at Yunyu as if looking at an ant and said, "I refuse to play with a filthy person like you. It will taint my reputation to be in the same set with you."

Like thunder on a clear sky, Bai Yunyu was too shocked to react. He stared at Han Ye dazedly, not knowing what to say. 

Slowly, a drop of tear streamed on Yunyu's cheek, and Han Ye just looked away nonchalantly. 

Meanwhile, Uncle Shen's heart was also pained when he saw Yunyu crying. No matter how Yunyu was really a good and honest kid. 

The new young actor who would play as Bai Shijue bowed his head at Han Ye, full of respect and worship, "M—Mr. Han Ye! I'm your big fan! I've seen all your movies and collected your photo cards too! You're truly a legend, and I'm so honored to work with you!"

In a sudden and unbelievable turn of events, Han Ye showed a smile towards the young actor whose face was a downgrade from Bai Yunyu, and he said, "It is also my pleasure."