Chapter 1803: Stand-In

Song Yuan raised her hand to cover her mouth, and whispered, “So it’s her.”

Everyone in the circle hears any news right away. The entertainment industry is a place where things change super fast. Any new talent immediately gets noticed by various parties.

Song Yuan knew about this too. Her agent was watching the drama, and Song Yuan happened to see that scene, even praised it for its spirit.

“Oh dear…” Director Chen clutched his belly, “I suddenly need to go to the restroom, you go first,”

Producer Zhou had a face saying, “I knew this would happen.”

Actually, as soon as he opened his mouth, Director Chen’s mind was already at work.

But Nan Jiaojiao is not easy to persuade, and he’s afraid to stir things up.

Song Yuan really thought the director had a stomach ache, she said, “Why don’t I go and talk to Jiaojiao, she can replace me for a scene, she’ll wear a mask and won’t be recognized.”

Producer Zhou pursed his lips, “I’ll go with you.”

Nan Jiaojiao just finished filling in the last number, footsteps came rushing over, she looked up. Seeing Producer Zhou smiling at her warmly, she turned around and walked away.

“Jiaojiao,” Song Yuan blocked her path, “You did a stunt scene in The Empress’s Killing before, right? Can you help me out? It’s just a few shots from the back, your face won’t be shown. My movements are too gentle, they don’t have that heroic air. Just help me out, it’ll be quick.”

Nan Jiaojiao: “I can’t dance.”

“I can’t either, I just learned a few moves, I’ll teach you. Please help me, I’m begging you. Otherwise, the whole crew is waiting for me to wrap up, I really feel bad about it.”

“Jiaojiao…”

Producer Zhou just opened his mouth, Nan Jiaojiao raised her hand to stop him, she asked, “How much?”

The money talk began.

There’s hope!

“As a special actor, I’ll give you double pay.”

Nan Jiaojiao couldn’t be bothered to think, “How much is that?”

“Two thousand or so, I’ll round it off to three thousand, how’s that?” Producer Zhou added, “Just a few back shots, and with a mask on.”

Honestly, if they tried to negotiate with Nan Jiaojiao on relationship terms, she might not help. Talking money is much more straightforward, and without much persuasion, she’s already putting on the disguise.

Song Yuan waited outside, and when she saw Nan Jiaojiao come out, her eyes lit up, “Jiaojiao, you look really good like this, great figure.”

Nan Jiaojiao gave a corner-of-the-mouth smile, “Thanks.”

By the time they returned to the set, Director Chen was already back, sitting happily behind the machine, usually prone to getting angry and scolding actors for mistakes, but now he was as amiable as the grandfather next door.

“Jiaojiao, let me explain a few camera positions to you. You remember the moves, right? You need to be a bit more forceful. Song Yuan’s character comes from a warlord background, she grew up on horseback. Because her father sided with the wrong team, her family fell into ruin, then she fell into a life of sorrow. She always had the demeanor of a military lady, even if she had to die, it would be with great dignity in a blaze. Do you understand?”

Nan Jiaojiao gestured “OK” with her hand.

Director Chen immediately called to start filming from the side camera positions.

Honestly, Director Chen didn’t even need to explain the role to her, she was just there to dance. How Song Yuan’s character conveys emotions is Song Yuan’s concern.

Nan Jiaojiao can dance, it’s just that few people know about it.

Jiang Yu is the president of classical dance. He loved dancing in his youth and even taught Nan Jiaojiao, feeling she had talent and wanted to train her. But before he could take action, his son Nan Jue took her away, and there was no news for several years after that.