75: Chapter 75 This baby nearly cost me one of my greatest generals!

The filming of the special episode proceeded in an orderly fashion. Im Yoona's daily "suffering" and her joyful interactions with the cameo idols kept the set filled with laughter (or Im Yoona's resentment). However, Jiang Zhiyu's never-resting "troublemaking" heart clearly wouldn't focus on just one lead.

As the plot progressed, the scenes for the "Young Angel" Jang Wonyoung arrived once again. This time, it wasn't an unexpected plot point with a bit of a "scare" like the Golden Toilet from before, but a relatively warm and even somewhat cute solo scene—showing young Lim Ying-er's innocent and clumsy "Angel's Daily Life" when undisturbed.

When Jang Wonyoung appeared on set again, her state was noticeably much more relaxed. Perhaps it was because the most "shocking" scene, the Golden Toilet, had already been filmed (though it left a psychological shadow), or perhaps it was the confidence boost from the ongoing popularity of the main drama, or maybe Jiang Zhiyu's bizarre "Golden Theory" reassurance had actually worked? She had a sweet smile on her face, politely greeting seniors and staff. Though there was still a hint of a rookie's caution in her eyes, there was more of an eager curiosity.

Jiang Zhiyu showed extraordinary enthusiasm and... favoritism toward Jang Wonyoung's arrival.

"Wonyoung-ah, come, come, sit here. Freshly made hot cocoa!" Jiang Zhiyu personally led her to the rest area and handed her a hot drink, his smile as gentle as an older brother next door (if one ignored his crazy creative ideas).

"Are you tired? Hard work on the last shoot. This time it's all easy and fun scenes," he said with concern.

"Have you looked at the script again? Ask me anytime if there's anything you don't understand, or you can ask Senior Im Yoona," he pointed to Im Yoona, who was communicating with the stylist not far away.

He even thoughtfully had someone prepare low-sugar snacks that suited Jang Wonyoung's taste and instructed his assistant to pay attention to the ventilation and warmth on set, looking every bit the meticulous "good senior."

This treatment made Im Yoona, who had just been devastated by the "windmill of life," twitch her eyes. She couldn't help but whisper to Sunny (who had come to visit again) next to her: "Unnie, look, Jiang Zhiyu is quite attentive to the little one."

Sunny bit her straw, her eyes playful: "Maybe because Wonyoung is more 'obedient'? Or... is he saving an even bigger 'surprise' for Wonyoung?"

Hearing this, Im Yoona felt a chill down her back, and her gaze toward Jang Wonyoung was instantly filled with complex sympathy. Being "favored" by Jiang Zhiyu was not a good thing.

Jang Wonyoung was a bit overwhelmed by Jiang Zhiyu's care, but mostly she was happy. She felt that although this Producer Oppa had strange ideas, he seemed like a nice person? He took good care of his juniors.

The reshooting of the scenes together was quickly completed. Although Im Yoona and Jang Wonyoung had a huge gap in age and experience, both showed a professional attitude. Im Yoona worked hard to perform the complexity of facing her "younger self"—both disdainful (because she always caused trouble) and unable to resist taking care of her. Jang Wonyoung tried her best to imitate some of the small habits and expressions of Im Yoona's version of the angel, creating a sense of inheritance for the "same character." The effect was unexpectedly good, even the director nodded frequently.

However, Jiang Zhiyu's focus was clearly not just on the shared scenes.

He specifically designed a solo scene for Jang Wonyoung's "Young Angel."

The plot was: Adult Angel Lim Ying-er had (again) messed up a magic experiment and was temporarily trapped in a soap Bubble castle she had conjured (the setting required her to calmly think about the counter-spell alone). Meanwhile, the young Lim Ying-er (played by Jang Wonyoung) was "left behind" in the human world and needed to spend an afternoon alone.

"Wonyoung-ah, this scene is very simple. It's just filming what you do when you're all alone." Jiang Zhiyu squatted down (to maintain eye level), his voice soft. "You're an angel. Although you've temporarily turned into a child, you still have some celestial habits and a bit of pride in your bones. At the same time, you're full of curiosity about everything in the human world, especially... food."

Jang Wonyoung listened seriously and nodded.

"So, in this scene, you'll do three things." Jiang Zhiyu held up three fingers. "First, try to use your unstable magic to get yourself some 'celestial drink'—for example, conjuring a cup of 'Starlight Dew' that Bubbles with rainbow colors but has an indescribable taste."

He imitated the expression of drinking something weird, making Jang Wonyoung unable to help but purse her lips and smile.

"Second," Jiang Zhiyu continued, "you'll secretly practice celestial etiquette—for example, facing a mirror (or the air), striking the most sacred pose, and reciting awkward prayers, but it might turn out hilarious because you can't remember them or your tongue gets tied."

Jang Wonyoung imagined the scene and felt it indeed fit the "Young Angel's" dazed and face-saving personality.

"Third, and most important, the point that best reflects your 'humanization'—" Jiang Zhiyu dragged out his voice, a flash of cunning in his eyes, but it was quickly covered by a thicker layer of "paternal love" (?).

"How can an angel's solo time be complete without their favorite snacks?"

Jang Wonyoung blinked: "Snacks? Do angels eat snacks too?"

"Of course!" Jiang Zhiyu said as if it were a matter of course. "Especially our Young Angel Lim Ying-er, who snuck down to the mortal world and has zero resistance to human delicacies! Ever since she accidentally (maybe while running errands for Kim Hyo-soon) snuck a bite of an 'orion pie'—"

He made an exaggerated, entranced expression with eyes instantly turning into stars:

"She found that wonderful combination of chocolate and marshmallow filling to be heavenly! Unforgettable! From then on, the 'orion pie' held a status in her heart second only to the sacred fruits of the celestial realm!"

Jang Wonyoung was stunned. This setting... seemed a bit nonsensical, but somehow strangely persuasive? After all, what child could refuse sweets? Even an angel.

"So," Jiang Zhiyu concluded, his tone full of encouragement, "in this solo scene, you need to complete a 'sacred' ritual—the 'Angel's Orion Pie Summoning Art'!"

"Summoning... Art?" Jang Wonyoung repeated, a bit dazed. Using magic... to summon snacks?

"Exactly!" Jiang Zhiyu stood up, gesturing the movements. "You have to strike a pose for a magic circle that you think is very solemn and complex (but might actually be drawn wrong), recite a 'snack summoning incantation' that you make up yourself and sounds like the real deal, and then, concentrate all your 'power of desire'—"

He thrust his hands upward suddenly, as if something truly appeared:

"Biu! Summon an orion pie (or a bunch of them! Depending on your luck)!"

He looked at Jang Wonyoung, his eyes sparkling: "Then, you show that smug little expression of 'I did it! I really am a genius!', and with an attitude of utmost care, cherish, and reverence (toward the snack), you pick up the orion pie and eat it in small bites. While eating, you have to squint your eyes happily, as if you're tasting celestial nectar!"

This performance requirement was detailed and full of childlike wonder, needing to express the Young Angel's clumsiness, innocence, pure desire for what she loved, and a little bit of cute vanity (look, I can summon snacks!).

Jang Wonyoung carefully processed it and felt that although this plot was simple, it indeed enriched the character, and... it should be quite fun to act out. Much easier to accept than that Golden Toilet before.

"I understand, Producer Jiang." Jang Wonyoung nodded and began to ponder in her heart how to perform that "snack summoning incantation" and the happy expression when eating the pie.

"Very good!" Jiang Zhiyu satisfiedly patted her shoulder (very lightly). "Go prepare. Act naturally, just like when you're secretly eating snacks yourself!"

Jang Wonyoung went to get her makeup touched up.

Jiang Zhiyu watched her small, serious back, and that gentle smile on his lips gradually changed.

He walked behind the monitor, sat down, and his fingers unconsciously tapped on the table.

"Angel's solo time..." He repeated in a low voice, a hint of dark, excited light flashing in his eyes.

"This is the perfect... timing to lay the groundwork for the 'evil plan'."

His so-called "evil plan" naturally didn't refer to this warm snack summoning scene. That was just the surface, the "safe and harmless" version shown to Jang Wonyoung, Starship, and everyone else.

His real goal was to use the concept of "Young Angel being alone" to plant a rationalized foreshadowing for a subsequent "special segment" that would be more "shocking," more "in line with the sponsor's needs," and more capable of creating buzz.

Imagine, a Young Angel alone in a room, obsessed with summoning and enjoying snacks—wouldn't it be very easy for her to "accidentally" trigger some more dramatic situations because she was too focused or her magic went wrong again?

For example, instead of an orion pie, she summons... a fountain?

Or, eating too happily and accidentally knocking over the "Starlight Dew," getting the floor wet?

Or, her movements are too big while practicing etiquette, and she knocks something over?

These "accidents" could all lead to a more "interesting" development, one that satisfies Jieshi Sanitary Ware's "product function display" while also being self-consistent in the plot. And because it happens when she's "alone," it wouldn't involve other characters (especially Im Yoona), and the impact on Jang Wonyoung's image would be relatively controllable (since she's a child actor + cartoonish treatment).

Jiang Zhiyu's brain worked rapidly, perfecting the "hidden script" that might immediately follow Jang Wonyoung's "snack summoning" scene.

He wanted Jang Wonyoung's "solo scene" to be the starting point of a series of chain reactions, ultimately leading to that "famous scene" he had planned for a long time, which was "tacitly approved" (or unknown) by all parties.

Of course, all of this required the most meticulous design, the safest guarantees, and... the right guidance and "protection" for Jang Wonyoung.

He looked at Jang Wonyoung, who was in front of the camera, trying hard to strike a hilarious and serious pose, attempting to "summon" an orion pie.

The girl's face was full of focus and a bit of the character's silliness. Under the lights, her mini halo sparkled just like her clear eyes.

The corner of Jiang Zhiyu's mouth curled into an extremely faint, almost imperceptible arc.

"Kids really are easy to fool... ah no, I mean, they have great plasticity."

"Enjoy your 'snack time' well, Wonyoung-xi."

"Because next..."

In his heart, imitating the tone of some classic villain, he silently added a line:

"...Jie jie jie."

(Of course, on the surface, he remained that professional, gentle Producer Jiang with occasional flashes of genius creativity.)

"What was that called again... seems to be... O... Orion?" Jang Wonyoung faced the empty space, trying hard to recall, her little face written with desire.

Then, the script prompt: The Young Angel decides to try summoning it herself.

Jang Wonyoung stood up and struck a spell-casting pose in a decent manner (referencing Im Yoona's version but more clumsy), her little face tense, muttering something (a vague, self-created incantation), her hands facing the open space in front of her—

"Summon! orion pie! Strawberry flavor!"

(Jiang Zhiyu specifically instructed her to shout the specific flavor to increase realism and comedic effect.)

The prop team was already prepared. A well-packaged strawberry-flavored orion pie was pulled by an extremely thin fishing line, which would be edited out later. It flew "out of thin air" from outside the frame "whoosh" right in front of Jang Wonyoung, and she instinctively caught it.

Jang Wonyoung looked at the orion pie in her hand, stunned for a moment, and then a huge surprise smile, a mix of disbelief and great achievement, bloomed on her face!

"Wow! It worked! I summoned it! orion pie!" She cheered like a child who had truly gotten her favorite toy.

She couldn't wait to tear open the packaging, carefully took a small bite, and then her eyes happily narrowed into crescents. While chewing, she muttered vaguely: "So sweet... so delicious... even better than the nectar of heaven..."

Then, as if a switch had been flipped, she began trying to summon more:

" Summon another one！ Chocolate flavor！"

" besides... besides双倍巧克力的！"

" Original flavor is also acceptable.！"

One by one, orion pies flew into her arms in various hilarious arcs (also pulled by fishing lines). She scrambled to catch them, and soon a small pile was stacked in her arms, her face filled with the pure joy of a foodie.

Finally, she sat on a bench holding a pile of orion pies, looking left and right as if she possessed the best treasure in the whole world. Then, she picked one up, took another bite, and (unintentionally) toward the camera, revealed a silly smile that was bubbling with satisfaction.

"CUT! Perfect!" the director called a halt.

Jang Wonyoung was still immersed in the excitement of "successful summoning" and the joy of "getting the food," her little face flushed.

The staff on set couldn't help but show "auntie smiles." This performance was too cute; she brought a gluttonous and slightly talented (?) Young Angel to life.

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Jiang Zhiyu took the lead in applauding, full of praise: "Wonyoung, that was amazing! That kind of innocent longing and simple joy were perfectly portrayed! This is what makes the young angel so touching!"

Jang Wonyoung felt a bit embarrassed by the praise, but she was inwardly beaming. Filming this scene was very enjoyable, and it felt much lighter and happier than the "Golden Toilet" scene.

However, she didn't notice that behind Jiang Zhiyu's approving smile, as he looked at the freeze-frame on the monitor of her hugging an orion pie and giggling foolishly, a flash of something more calculating passed through his eyes.

"The angel's alone time... the love for orion pie..."

Jiang Zhiyu rubbed his chin. A more "evil" plan was rapidly forming in his mind, and it created a strange connection with a certain "hehehe" idea that hadn't been implemented yet.

He remembered the obsession of the Jieshi Sanitary Ware sponsor with "product function demonstrations."

He remembered the "young angel" as a safe and interesting "shield."

And he also remembered... the soft, sticky chocolate filling of the orion pie, and... some kind of special texture and fluidity?

A brilliant idea, which could be called "killing many birds with one stone" (or "burying many pits at once"), slowly surfaced from the depths of his inexhaustible "abyss of creativity."

He needed to refine the details. He needed to have more "in-depth" communication with the special effects team and the props team. He needed... to find the right opportunity to use his silver tongue to "persuade" the relevant parties.

He glanced at Jang Wonyoung, who was happily sharing (real) orion pies with her assistant, and then looked at Im Yoona, who was studying a new script not far away.

The corners of his mouth curled into an almost imperceptible, meaningful arc that only he understood.

"orion pie..."

"Truly... a godsend of inspiration."

Filming continued. Under the sunlight, the young angel's smile was innocent and pure.

Meanwhile, the "evil" gears in a certain producer's mind had already begun to turn silently and at high speed.

Jiang Zhiyu watched the playback on the monitor of Jang Wonyoung happily eating the pie and nodded with satisfaction.

Then, he picked up the walkie-talkie, his tone normal: "Okay, that take is a wrap. Prepare for the next scene... um, Wonyoung, take a break first and adjust your state. Props team, check the preparation of the 'special device' for Scene B."

He specifically emphasized "special device."

A more "exciting" drama centered on the "young angel's alone time" was quietly being prepared behind the scenes.

And one of our protagonists was completely unaware of this, nibbling on a sweet orion pie, immersed in the joy of completing the performance smoothly.

The spring sunlight of Seoul shone in through the high windows of the studio, warm and cozy.

Yet it could not penetrate the darkness (?) of excitement growing deep within some people's hearts, something called "making a big splash."

The filming of "The Angel's orion pie Summoning Technique" was completed, and Jang Wonyoung's scenes came to a temporary end, as she left the set with a sweet reward and the relaxed feeling of having completed her task. However, the plot gears of the destined kim hyo-soon special episode began to spin rapidly in an even more absurd and bizarre direction.

The plot of the destined kim hyo-soon special episode, after going through various outrageous and heartwarming daily routines, finally ushered in a "big scene" in the true sense.

The scale of this scene far exceeded the previous community skits, utilizing a large number of extras, multiple scene switches, and complex post-production special effects. The scent of burning budget made even the producer in charge feel a heartache, but Jiang Zhiyu insisted that this was "essential for the climax of the plot."

The script was described as follows: Because Kim Hyo-soon inadvertently said, "If only there were endless orion pies to eat" (perhaps missing the taste of childhood, or simply being annoyed by the angel's nagging), it was overheard by the adult angel Lim Ying-er (played by Im Yoona), who was nearby and feeling frustrated due to poor magic control.

Lim Ying-er's sense of "angelic arrogance" and the mindset of "being eager to prove herself" instantly flared up, and she decided to cast an "unprecedented" grand magic to satisfy this "small" wish of Kim Hyo-soon (actually, it was to show off).

Thus, on a dark and windy evening (actually it was sunny, but the post-production would adjust the color), Lim Ying-er avoided Kim Hyo-soon, snuck onto the empty roof of the community (safety measures were in place), and began her "feat."

On the day of filming, multiple locations were shot simultaneously or consecutively.

Scene 1: Snack area of a large supermarket. The camera swept across the shelves filled with goods, and suddenly, all the beautifully packaged orion pies on the shelves were sucked away as if by an invisible vacuum cleaner, disappearing instantly! Only empty shelves and the shocked faces of customers with shopping carts nearby remained. The extras needed to show genuine shock and confusion.

Scene 2: Street corner convenience store. The owner watching the store late at night was dozing off. On the shelf displaying promotional orion pies next to the cash register, the pies disappeared one by one as if by magic. When the last pie disappeared, the packaging bag even floated in the air for a moment before falling. The owner woke up, rubbed his eyes, looked at the empty shelf, and had an expression that said, "Am I not awake yet?"

Scene 3 (Long shot special effects): orion pie processing plant (exterior model + CGI). Through the windows (special effects), one could see rows of orion pies about to be packaged on the production line, and at the end of the conveyor belt, they all vanished into points of light in unison. In the monitoring room (extras), the workers watched the suddenly empty end of the production line and the monitor screen, dumbfounded.

Scene 4 (Detail close-up): Park bench. A passerby had just torn open the packaging of an orion pie and opened his mouth to take a bite, when the pie in his hand "whooshed" away, leaving only his teeth biting into empty air and a face full of confusion. This shot required precise timing and forced perspective, and it was hilarious.

These "orion pie Disappearance Incidents" scattered all over Seoul created a city-wide, bizarre phenomenon of unknown cause through rapid editing and news-report-style voice-overs (added in post-production), sparking small-scale heated discussions and confusion among citizens (treated in a comedic way).

And the "culprit" of all this was standing on the roof at this moment.

Im Yoona was wearing an angel dress, her expression was unprecedentedly serious (chuunibyou) and focused, her hands were forming complex (and most likely made up by herself) magic seals in front of her chest, special effect lights were flickering violently around her (post-production), and her long hair was moving without wind (blower). She closed her eyes, muttering words (obscure spell sound effects added in post-production), as if communicating with heaven and earth, mobilizing immense magic power.

After the director shouted "Cut," Im Yoona lowered her hands and couldn't help but complain: "Does my pose look like I'm summoning Ultraman?" The staff held back their laughter. Jiang Zhiyu, however, was dead serious: "No, Senior Yoona, you are portraying 'divine greed' and 'destructive focus'!"

Next was the key close-up of her expression. The camera zoomed in on Im Yoona's face. She needed to act out the "sense of expansion" and "sense of control" brought about by the massive operation of magic, as well as the endless desire (?) for "orion pie" deep in her heart.

Im Yoona suddenly opened her eyes, and it seemed as if starlight (post-production) exploded in them. She opened her arms and, with a tone mixed with etherealness, fanaticism, and a hint of childlike willfulness, shouted toward the sky (which was actually a green screen), clearly and loudly, the line that was destined to become a famous scene (and meme): ""orion pie Heaven"! Descend! Give me—so many, so many, so many pies!!!" ("So many" was repeated three times, each time with a higher pitch, full of obsession.)

"Cut! Perfect!" the director shouted.

Im Yoona breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that she must have looked incredibly stupid just now. But she had to admit, when she shouted it out, there was an inexplicable... sense of satisfaction? Perhaps she had been led astray by Jiang Zhiyu's script.

However, according to the script, the magic did not successfully summon a "Pie Heaven." Because Lim Ying-er overestimated her magic control and underestimated the consumption of "large-scale cross-spatial material transfer." Her overly massive willpower and clumsy control skills caused the magic to instantly overload and backlash!

The next scene seamlessly followed. The very next second after Im Yoona finished shouting the line and posing, the special effect lights around her (actually coordinated lighting) suddenly became chaotic and blinding, then rapidly dimmed. The smug expression on Im Yoona's (Lim Ying-er's) face was instantly replaced by shock and pain. She groaned, her body felt as if its strength had been drained, and she fell backward softly (there was a mat underneath).

The camera quickly switched to a close-up: the angel halo on her head flickered violently, the light rapidly contracted, and finally, with a "pop," it went out like a light bulb that had lost power (special effects). Her gorgeous adult angel dress, as if time were flowing backward, began to glow from bottom to top, and then—

Before everyone's eyes, the adult-sized Im Yoona, amidst a soft but irresistible magical glow (special effects), rapidly shrank in size! Her long hair became short, her facial features became more youthful and rounded, and the gorgeous adult angel dress simultaneously transformed into that familiar, miniature version of the cute angel dress.

The light dissipated. In her place remained only a little girl who looked about seven or eight years old, wearing a mini angel dress, with a dim mini halo on her head, looking confused and ignorant—the young angel Lim Ying-er. Of course, the actress had instantly switched from Im Yoona to Jang Wonyoung, who had been waiting on the side, already styled in the same look.

Jang Wonyoung needed to immediately pick up the emotion and state Im Yoona had before falling, and act out the extreme weakness and confusion after magic exhaustion and body shrinkage, as well as her bewilderment at the changes in herself.

She first swayed, her little face pale (makeup effect), her eyes unfocused, her small hands weakly grasping at the air. Then she looked down at her body and clothes that had obviously become smaller, and touched the smaller halo on her head. Her little mouth opened slightly, and she let out a weak sound with a thick nasal tone: "Eh...?"

That expression, innocent, confused, and with a touch of "Who am I? Where am I? How did I become smaller?" natural ditziness, was extremely on point.

"Cut! The switch was perfect!" The director was very satisfied with this transition design.

However—according to the script, although the magic failed and caused the angel to shrink, what about the summoned "orion pie"? So many missing pies, there should be some traces, right? Like falling nearby? Or appearing in some unexpected place?

But the scene was empty. No rain of pies falling from the sky. No mountains of chocolate-filled marshmallows. Nothing at all. Only the miniature Jang Wonyoung (young Lim Ying-er) stood alone and confused on the roof, looking at the empty surroundings.

The script here gave young Lim Ying-er the reaction of curiosity and helplessness, but she didn't take it to heart. Jang Wonyoung completed this very well. She swayed as she walked two steps, looked left and right, and even squatted down to touch the ground (as if looking for the missing pies). Then, she frowned, tilted her head, and in her crisp, childlike voice, with a tone of confusion and resignation, she talked to herself: "The pie... didn't come...""Magic... used it all up...""My body... also got smaller...""Hmm... how strange..."

As she spoke, she let out a small yawn, as if the weakness from the magic exhaustion made her a bit sleepy. Regarding the "failed" result of "orion pie not appearing," she seemed to have only a little childish disappointment and confusion, far less curious and troubled than about the fact that "she had become smaller." Soon, her attention was attracted by her shortened skirt and cuffs, and she began to clumsily tidy them up, completely putting the "pie disappearance case" behind her.

This "understated" handling perfectly fits the characteristics of a young angel with a simple mind and a lack of awareness of complex consequences, and it also adds comedic contrast—causing such a big commotion (the whole city's pies gone), yet the protagonist just tilts her head and forgets about it.

Jiang Zhiyu nodded as he watched Jang Wonyoung's performance from behind the monitor. This child truly has a knack for it, and she played that innocent and ignorant feeling very naturally. But only he knew that this "large-scale orion pie disappearance case" would definitely not end there.

"Orion Tracking Directive"—this was just the beginning.

Where did those missing, massive quantities of orion pies go? Will they become foreshadowing for some "big trouble" in the future? For example... clogging up some pipe? (Sponsor alert!) Or, triggering some kind of sweet disaster?