31: Playing a thief? It's actually not that difficult.

In the dressing room.

Yan Song, dressed in black, was putting on makeup.

"I can understand them letting Zhang Ze and Wang Junkai play the Male Lead and Second Male Lead this time."

"But with my ability, shouldn't I at least be playing a leader?"

The makeup artist responded while applying his makeup.

"Exactly, Brother Song."

"Everyone in the industry knows that before you switched to acting, you were a famous Magician."

"When it comes to playing a thief leader, who can compare to you?"

Yan Song gave a fake smile.

"Not a thief leader, but a bandit leader."

It's not that I want to argue, just look at the people on this cast list.

Lin Pei! Where did this person come from? How dare he step over me!

Does he have the qualifications? Does he have the skill?"

"Brother Song is right, I really don't know what the Director was thinking this time.

And I heard that Lin Pei has been detained by the police a few times!"

"Detained?!" Yan Song shrieked.

"A few times? Like going out to eat at a restaurant, every other day?"

"Doesn't the Director even do background checks?"

"What if this one bad apple ruins all our efforts?"

While Yan Song was cursing, a knock sounded outside the door.

"What is it?"

Outside the door was a Staff Member.

"The Director just said that everything outside is ready, and asked me to notify everyone to gather."

"Before filming starts, the actors should get acquainted."

Yan Song lowered his eyes.

"Alright, got it, I'll be right there."

...At the Filming Set, the main cast members were already in position.

Lin Pei glanced around and only recognized Zhang Ze, Wang Junkai, Pan Yueming, and a few other well-known actors.

While everyone was introducing themselves and socializing, Yan Song hurried over.

Seeing that all the actors had arrived, the Director nodded slightly.

"Good, I assume you all have a basic understanding of each other."

"Next, everyone familiarize yourselves with the Script, and then rehearse the scene beforehand."

We will officially start filming in half an hour!"

After the Director finished speaking, the actors dispersed.

"Lin Pei!"

Lin Pei heard a slightly masculine voice.

He turned his head and saw it was Zhang Ze.

This man was a genuine best actor.

Seeing him, Lin Pei felt a little envious.

Not just because he was the best actor, but because Zhang Ze was practically a "Police Specialist," dedicated to playing Police Officers.

Every Director praised his uprightness and natural police demeanor.

Looking at himself.

The Directors he had worked with also praised him.

They praised him for seeming like a real murderer, for having the temperament suitable for playing a villain, and for possessing a certain wickedness... A hint of sorrow suddenly appeared in Lin Pei's eyes, and his greeting motion became noticeably melancholic.

"Hello, Senior."

Zhang Ze patted his shoulder.

"I heard Brother Hu mention you; he speaks very highly of you."

"Hiss."

"I didn't expect the Young Man to have such an artistic, melancholy vibe."

As he spoke, Zhang Ze introduced Pan Yueming and Wang Junkai to Lin Pei.

The few of them quickly became familiar with each other.

Wang Junkai seemed very talkative, smiling to reveal his two canine teeth.

"By the way, Brother Lin, which role are you playing this time?"

"I'm playing the thief leader, the one who organizes the painting theft at the beginning."

"Got it! That role won't be easy."

"Actually, it's fine, not too difficult."

Lin Pei was telling the truth.

After obtaining the "Sleight of Hand" ability, playing a Petty Thief was effortless.

A sarcastic voice cut in diagonally.

"Fine? Not difficult?"

"Lin Pei... Teacher, right?"

Lin Pei turned his head and saw Yan Song, dressed in black, walking over.

He had just met him and had a slight impression.

This outfit, is he playing his Subordinate?

Yan Song adjusted his clothes.

"How can it not be difficult for an ordinary actor to play a thief? Unless they have experience."

"Teacher Lin Pei, I heard you were detained by the police a few times before."

"It wasn't because you stole something, was it?"

"Ahem... Teacher Lin Pei, I only heard it from others, please don't mind if I got it wrong."

Lin Pei felt as if he smelled the scent of old, stale tea.

"I was indeed detained by the Police Station, but it was a misunderstanding, and it was clarified later."

"Our Director is so cautious; if I really had problems, he wouldn't trust me with the role, right?"

Zhang Ze also frowned.

"Yan Song, don't talk nonsense. Lin Pei's situation was clarified online a long time ago."

"He was arrested because he played the bad guy too well. Don't you usually go online?"

Everyone looked over upon hearing this.

"Ah, so this is the one who was mistaken for a criminal by the Police Officer because his acting was too realistic?"

"That's right, this guy was quite popular online a while ago. Apparently, because his anti-abduction videos were so realistic, he was often mistaken for a Human Trafficker on the street."

"Now that you mention it... when my son asked my mother what a Human Trafficker looked like that day, the photo she showed him seemed to be of this brother."

"Haha, this guy is a bit unlucky."

"Yeah, he hasn't even played the thief yet, and he's already suspected of being one."

"Oh well, I think the Young Man is fine. As for Yan Song, just ignore what he says."

Everyone's reaction was unexpected; so many people were defending Lin Pei.

A hint of gloom flashed in Yan Song's eyes... In a corner of the Filming Set.

Staff Members were setting up the scene.

A woman wearing a Work Badge on her chest was constantly wandering around the Film Crew.

That's right, the Streamer who had previously sneaked into the sets of "the whip sounds" and "the disguiser" had sneaked in again.

After finding a good spot, the Streamer started a Live Stream.

As people entered one after another, she looked around.

Hiss.

That figure... looks extremely familiar.

Not far ahead, Lin Pei happened to be walking in her direction.

Apparently finding her extremely familiar too, he proactively greeted her.

"Nice, you sneaked in again?"

The Streamer was a little stunned.

"Yes, Teacher Lin Pei, you're here too..."

Why did she feel like his face was getting handsomer and handsomer?

Even her hundred-foot-thick skin seemed to show signs of blushing.

While she was spacing out, Lin Pei had already walked past her and headed toward the Restroom.

The Streamer touched her face and looked down at her phone screen.

In the Live Stream Room, the Bullet Comments started coming in densely.

"Isn't that Teacher Lin Pei? We see him again and again."

"Streamer, be honest, are you Lin Pei's Sasaeng Fan? How do you manage to run into him every time you enter a Film Crew?"

"It's good to see him. When Teacher Lin Pei isn't acting, he's actually very handsome..."

"However, can you show me Xiao Kai?"

"..."

...Outside the Restroom door.

Just as Lin Pei was about to push the door open, he heard a familiar voice not far away.

"Ugh, I just went and spoke to the Director again, but the Director still won't agree to let me play that bandit leader. It's infuriating!"

"That little bastard Lin Pei, what makes him qualified?"

"I was a Magician! Can he compare to me in terms of Stealing Techniques?"

Lin Pei was startled.

Yan Song?

No wonder he openly targeted me earlier; he wanted to play my role.

A thief role is so sought after?

Lin Pei couldn't quite figure it out.

If the Director hadn't insisted he take the role, he would definitely have tried for the Police Officer role.

"Ouch, my stomach hurts, I need to go to the Restroom first, bye."

At this moment, Yan Song hung up the phone, tossed it into his pocket, and walked over from nearby.

He was clutching his stomach, his face slightly pale, looking quite urgent.

Seeing Lin Pei, he straightened his back and glanced at Lin Pei.

"Teacher Lin Pei, you're here to use the facilities too."

Lin Pei nodded.

"Yeah, why else?"

"Yan Song, right?"