Chapter 121: The Leading Man Is Hulobert

Chapter 121

After getting off the plane, Ji Nian followed the crew's pickup person to the hotel.

Since she didn't sleep well last night, she had just taken a nap on the plane, and upon arriving at the hotel, she immediately started reading the script, learning that the plot was about a modern special police officer falling in love and at odds with a mafia boss.

The entire story revolves around drug interdiction and arms trafficking, with the male lead pretending to be a hoodlum getting close to the female lead, from initial battles of wits to both of them becoming deeply entangled, and eventually parting ways for the sake of justice.

"Whoa, there's even a kissing scene!" Ji Nian exclaimed in surprise, looking at He Yi who was drinking water and staring at her in disbelief.

He Yi gave her a slightly annoyed look and said, "Isn't a kissing scene normal? Previously in the crew, Shuyao and Cheng Liran also had kissing scenes, but they were stand-ins, and President Ye wouldn't allow the real thing."

"Do I have a stand-in as well?" Ji Nian asked.

"Do you not know your own stature? Shuyao couldn't film kissing and intimate scenes, so President Ye arranged for a stand-in. You, on the other hand..." He Yi said in astonishment, then continued, "Sister, kissing scenes are normal, can you please be more professional about it?"

"Well..." Ji Nian wasn't lacking in professionalism, but it just felt strange to her, as she had never been in a relationship before.

"Let me tell you, Director Xiao is a renowned international director. I don't know why he chose you, but he's known to be very strict. Kissing scenes! You really can't have a stand-in," He Yi gave her a 'you're on your own' look.

Ji Nian paused, involuntarily touching her lips and asking, "Who's the male lead?"

"How would I know? Hurry up, let's go take the costume photos," He Yi urged.

Ji Nian followed in a daze, her mind filled with the thought of the kissing scene. Although it was just acting, she still felt it was quite strange, and had the feeling she couldn't bring herself to do it...

The staff politely led them to the filming location.

Director Xiao was reviewing the script, discussing the scenes with the other two supporting actors, and when he saw the actress arrive, a look of fascination flashed across his eyes, and he stood up.

"You must be Ji Xiaonian?" Director Xiao was very satisfied with her appearance, although she looked like a student, her face was even more suitable for the role than in the photos - cold and enchantingly beautiful.

"Hello, Director," Ji Nian looked at the young man in front of her, who seemed quite amiable, never imagining he was a renowned international director, truly a young and accomplished individual.

"Mm, good." Director Xiao nodded and said, "Go get your makeup done first, then come back to rehearse a scene with the male lead."

Ji Nian still had a somewhat bewildered expression, wanting to curiously ask who the male lead was, but she was directly pulled away by He Yi. RêAd lateSt chapters at novelhall.com Only

"Professor Yu!" Ji Nian exclaimed in surprise, as if she couldn't believe it. "What are you doing here?"

Yu Luobai had already noticed her awkward gait in the high heels, the corners of his mouth curving upwards with amusement as he looked at her.

Ji Nian was stunned for a moment, her eyes shining with delight, her pace quickening, but suddenly she stumbled and ended up falling into his embrace.

Yu Luobai was quick to catch the girl throwing herself at him, chuckling teasingly, "So excited to see me, are you? Jumping into my arms as soon as you arrive."

Ji Nian blushed, steadying herself and releasing her arms from around the man, embarrassed. "Sorry about that, Professor Yu, these heels are just too high."

Yu Luobai, seeing her attire today, was also captivated. Fortunately, the outfit was still relatively normal - if it had been too sexy, he definitely would have made her change.

"So this is my female lead!" Director Xiao exclaimed excitedly upon seeing the woman's appearance.

This was exactly the image he had in mind for the mafia boss - alluring yet wild, with big wavy hair, fiery red lips, and high heels, practically the embodiment of the character.

"Though she still lacks a bit of that aura of authority," Director Xiao mused, carefully examining her again. "Xiaonian, don't look so bewildered, give me a cold, disdainful expression, as if you're looking down on everyone without needing to even glance at them."

Ji Nian paused, then followed the director's instructions, quietly composing herself and gazing indifferently.

"Good! That's it!" Director Xiao said excitedly. "Alright, let's go take the costume photos and do a scene trial."

"Professor Yu, are you the male lead?" Ji Nian reverted to her confused expression.

Yu Luobai smiled, nodding. "Looking forward to our collaboration."

He Yi immediately guessed the hidden connection, could it be that Ji Xiaonian was able to get this role because of Yu Luobai?

"Director Xiao is very picky about who he chooses, he felt your image was suitable, that's why he cast you. I only found out later," Yu Luobai habitually patted her head, not wanting her to misunderstand.

"You knew but didn't tell me." Ji Nian recalled their conversation at the airport, realizing this man had been pretending to be unaware.

"Details like that had to be kept confidential before I joined the crew," Yu Luobai said gently, looking down at her.

"Okay." Ji Nian pouted, feeling she had been tricked. So he had known all along, but just didn't tell her.