273: Chapter 273 The Refined Scoundrel

After talking for so long, although Lin Chuyan hadn't said how he planned to act, Zhang Wentang didn't ask again—it was good that his junior brother had a plan in mind.

To be able to say that he was "very important" and "indispensable" in a scene without any Lines... Zhang Wentang knew he didn't need to emphasize anything else.

Not only did he not need to emphasize it, but he might even have to tell him to restrain himself a bit... Let's wait and see, no rush...

After the meal, the scene was ready to begin.

The main actors got into the car and started heading to another set—the crew had already set up the scene in the suburbs, just waiting for them to arrive.

While in the car, Lin Chuyan thought about it and decided to add some points to himself first.

The rest didn't matter; his basic attribute of "Acting" was now at 295, and his specialized skill "Eye Acting" was at 297.

Hmm, they could both be upgraded to the next level of "Mastery".

Lin Chuyan raised them to 400 points first, then tried adding 1 more point.

—Good grief, so it doubles like that.

The system didn't give a prompt, nor did it need to, Lin Chuyan figured it out himself: at this level, it took 10 points to add 1 point.

In other words, if he wanted to cross this level and reach his teacher's level, he would need 2000 points... Goodbye to that idea.

15 minutes later, the car stopped. Lin Chuyan put his thoughts aside and got out.

The weather was great today. The sky was very blue and the clouds were very white, white like a wedding dress, spread out in large patches. Looking into the distance, it seemed as if they were going to cover the entire sky. There was no wind either. When breathing, one could feel a hint of moisture in the air, which was very comfortable and invigorating.

It was a pity that the place looked desolate; there wasn't even a single household in sight. To the left was a 3-meter-high wall that stretched into the distance, endless and without an end in sight. To the right were yellowed weeds that only grew in this season, some taller than a person.

Director Chen began arranging their positions.

"Someone, go up there and move the car. Don't park it straight like that; this composition doesn't look good at all! I want a 45-degree angle. Yes, that's right, that's about it, stop."

"Three extras, come over. Come here, you stand here, spread your legs, yes, more natural. Hands crossed, placed at your lower abdomen. Good, stand still and don't move."

"Cameraman, take a look, is this okay?"

The cameraman raised his hand: "Director, how about letting him stand sideways? Don't have all three standing like that, it's too stiff."

"Fine."

While speaking, Director Chen saw Lin Chuyan: "Xiao Sheng, you come here. You stand here, right in front of the car."

This scene was from the later part of the story. Lin Chuyan's look at this moment was a standard side-parted hairstyle, combed meticulously. He had a nice hairline, and surprisingly, he pulled off this look perfectly. Looking down, he wore rimless glasses with gold accents on the temples. Further down was a black suit; the black shirt underneath paired with a dark gray herringbone cashmere blazer not only enhanced the overall texture but also prevented it from looking monotonous or boring.

This look could be described in four words: a refined scoundrel.

However, Director Chen was clearly very satisfied and immediately arranged for him to stand in the center position.

In this Gao Qiqiang group, besides Zhang Wentang, everyone else looked a bit rough around the edges. Since a handsome guy had finally arrived, he had to be highlighted.

Besides, even though Lin Chuyan joined the cast late, it didn't mean he wasn't important.

Back in "the hovering blade", Lin Chuyan, as the biggest villain, was arranged as the sixth lead. But this time? He was right after An Xin and Gao Qiqiang. His screen time might not be more than others, but he was definitely the third lead.

"Cameraman, how is it?"

"It's set, Director. This shot has a sense of oppression, you'll see in a moment." The cameraman started working.

At this moment, three extras wearing plain black suits occupied the left side of the frame. On the right was a black car parked at a 45-degree angle. Tang Xiaohu stood on the far right, wearing a black leather jacket, leaning against the side of the car trunk.

Gao Qisheng's position was slightly to the right of the center of the lens. He stood straight with his hands in his pockets, the hem of his open jacket tucked behind him, looking calm and composed with a strong aura.

How should one put it? Apart from his looks not fitting the same style as the others, his temperament blended in perfectly; none of them looked like good people.

"This kid is really handsome. Fortunately, fortunately, Teacher Zhang Wentang also has a rather refined look, otherwise, saying they are from the same family would be a bit hard to justify." Director Chen looked at the shot the cameraman had found, expressed his satisfaction again, and in a good mood, couldn't help but crack a joke with the cameraman.

He had, of course, watched other plays performed by Lin Chuyan. Clearly, although Lin Chuyan had played many ruthless characters, his temperament was very malleable. From "the hovering blade" to "the long season" and then to "the knockout", it was different every time. This refined scoundrel style had never been seen before.

"Alright, everyone, remember your performance for a moment, don't mess it up."

There was more than one camera. Regardless of whether they had Lines, the main actors would all be edited in. As for which footage would be selected, that would depend on the plot itself and the actors' own skills.

Just like Gao Qisheng, he had no Lines in this scene.

Director Chen was indeed doing exactly what he told Lin Chuyan; this scene was just to let the latter familiarize himself with the crew's atmosphere and find his state and feeling.

If the other party kept the same expression throughout the whole scene, and if it remained the same even after coaching, then they would just edit more footage of others. It wouldn't be a big problem, but Director Chen would likely have an idea in his mind afterward, and his expectations for Lin Chuyan would need to be re-managed.

However, he was still inclined to believe in him. After all, Lin Chuyan was now a recognized Acting talent, and even Director Du was praising him.

Come on, good or bad, he would take it.

"Bystanders, stand back. Actors ready, cameramen ready, Gao Qiqiang is entering the scene!"

Following Director Chen's call, Gao Qiqiang's car stopped in front of Gao Qisheng and the others.

The driver, Lu Tao, opened the back door, and Gao Qiqiang, wearing a white suit, got out of the car.

And at this very moment, Gao Qisheng, who had originally been tight-faced, suddenly had a smile.

It wasn't because he felt particularly happy, but rather an instinctive smile that came from the heart the moment he saw his brother.

He looked at Gao Qiqiang, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his brows and eyes relatively relaxed.

Director Chen had been watching him all along. Seeing the change in his expression at this moment, he didn't speak, but couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

No rush, let's keep watching.

The camera followed Gao Qiqiang as he walked to the right door and opened it. Chen Shuting lifted her leg and also got out of the car.

And Gao Qisheng, at the very moment he saw Chen Shuting, opened his mouth and let out a breath. The corners of his mouth, which had just been upturned, pursed slightly, his brows furrowed, and his expression carried a hint of disdain.

Seeing this, Director Chen was finally a bit relieved.

Good grief, Gao Qiqiang and Chen Shuting hadn't even seen him yet, and he was already having a spiritual exchange with his brother and sister-in-law from the distant background?

You have to know, this was Lin Chuyan's first scene, but not Gao Qisheng's first scene. And Lin Chuyan didn't look like someone who had just joined the cast at all—through this scene, he was clearly conveying the subtle character relationships between them.

Director Chen understood that the camera was following Gao Qiqiang. Perhaps when "the knockout" aired, everyone would have their attention stolen by the domineering Gao Qiqiang, and not even 1 in 100 people would notice these two little expressions from Gao Qisheng in the background, but so what? This is what an actor is...

This is the superb communication ability that belongs to a good actor.

Who cares if the plot needs it? But you cannot interrupt your performance.

Director Chen began to look forward to more surprises that Lin Chuyan could bring him.