The set of “Samsara” was unusually lively today, especially with all the men on set brimming with excitement. Word had spread that two beautiful actresses would be joining them, and everyone was eager to see who might capture their attention.
The set of “Reincarnation” was particularly lively today, especially among the men, who were all very excited. They had heard that two stunning beauties would be joining them for the shoot, and they were already eager to see who could win the ladies’ hearts.
Jiang Rou, dressed in a light blue gown with a sheer cape that subtly revealed her porcelain-like skin, exuded a captivating charm beneath her breathtaking beauty.
Knowing the role she was about to play, Jiang Rou was thrilled. For her, this was a great opportunity, and she was well aware that it was all thanks to that man’s arrangements.
In the past, she might not have accepted such arrangements, but now, she was enjoying the feeling. After all, that man was someone she wanted to spend her life with.
“Xi Yan, that new girl is actually playing the female lead’s rival, and she has a lot of scenes with you. It’s quite worrying. Her acting skills are nowhere near yours!”
On the other side, a woman with light makeup, though not as pure and charming as Jiang Rou, had her own unique allure. Beside her, a stylist was chattering away.
“She’s just an ugly duckling trying to climb the ladder. I don’t know why ‘Reincarnation’ would sign someone like her…”
Perhaps out of jealousy, Zuo Xi Yan didn’t have a good impression of Jiang Rou. In her view, it must have been some under-the-table deal that got her into the crew and even landed her the role of the female lead’s rival. She knew the script well—the rival’s role had more screen time than the lead’s.
This made her very unhappy. Even though she had slept with the director several times, he still wouldn’t replace Jiang Rou, which frustrated her immensely.
In her eyes, the entertainment industry was a place where one could rise to the top just by spreading their legs. Yet, Jiang Rou seemed so pure, a purity that wasn’t faked. But Zuo Xi Yan preferred to believe that Jiang Rou was just deceiving everyone.
“Yes, yes, I think she’s even worse than an ugly duckling. At least a duck can quack a few times…”
To curry favor with Zuo Xi Yan, the stylist didn’t hold back his words. If he could please this woman, not only might he get some free favors, but a bright future could await him.
“During the shoot today, I’ll show everyone that this little girl isn’t fit to act opposite me. After all, I’m the queen of the entertainment industry!”
Frowning slightly, Zuo Xi Yan’s mind was already twisted. At the very least, she wasn’t willing to let a newcomer overshadow her. Otherwise, how would she continue to thrive in “Reincarnation”?
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Rou slowly stood up, gently smoothing her casually scattered long hair with her delicate hands. A faint smile hung on her lips. She was confident that she could excel in any role, no matter the circumstances.
A portly man approached—it was Lin Mou, the director of the crew. He glanced at Jiang Rou and nodded in satisfaction.
However, there was a hint of caution in his eyes. The fact that Lin Jiayao had personally recommended Jiang Rou spoke volumes about her background. As a small-time director, he knew exactly who he could and couldn’t afford to mess with.
“I hope you don’t provoke her. If you do, even I can’t protect you!”
Then, his gaze shifted to Zuo Xi Yan. He had slept with this woman countless times and was quite infatuated with her body. But when it came to his own interests, he wouldn’t care who she was.
Jiang Rou could sense Zuo Xi Yan’s hostility towards her, but she could only shrug helplessly. Previously, she had been in awe of this woman, but now she just hoped to keep her distance. However, when it came to their scenes together, she didn’t overthink it.
“Are you ready?”
Liu Mou glanced at the crew members and spoke slowly, though his eyes never left Jiang Rou and Zuo Xi Yan. Clearly, his question was directed mainly at these two women.
“I’m ready, but I’m worried that some newcomer might not be. After all, this is her first time in such a big production…”
Zuo Xi Yan said with a smile, her beautiful face tinged with disdain. The expressions of everyone on the set changed slightly. Everyone knew this woman had issues with Jiang Rou, but they didn’t expect her to start picking fights right away.
“Director, I’m ready!”
Completely ignoring Zuo Xi Yan, Jiang Rou smiled at Liu Mou. She didn’t want to get involved with this woman or compete with her. Her expression remained calm.
In contrast, Zuo Xi Yan’s face grew darker as Jiang Rou ignored her. She was used to people flattering her, and she had never been treated like this before. But in the current situation, she could only let out a cold snort, already plotting how to embarrass Jiang Rou later.
Liu Mou’s brows furrowed. He hadn’t expected the very thing he wanted to avoid to happen. If any trouble arose, he would make sure this woman paid for it.
As for Jiang Rou, she didn’t care about those looks. She remained as serene as a snow lotus on an iceberg. In comparison, everyone was more inclined towards this quiet woman, while Zuo Xi Yan only made them feel annoyed.
This woman had always been domineering on set, especially towards newcomers. Many had long harbored resentment towards her, but no one dared to speak up. After all, they were in the entertainment industry and had to consider their future prospects.
“Since everyone’s ready, let’s begin…”
Liu Mou turned and walked away, hoping that these two ladies wouldn’t cause any trouble. Zuo Xi Yan let out a cold snort but quickly got into character.
However, everyone could sense that Zuo Xi Yan was constantly trying to provoke Jiang Rou. Jiang Rou, on the other hand, only responded with an unshakable smile, never showing any signs of irritation. As long as her boundaries weren’t crossed, she could tolerate it.
“Your expression is so stiff. How are you supposed to move the audience?”
During their scene, Zuo Xi Yan glanced at Jiang Rou with a look of arrogance. If she wanted to find fault, she always could. A slight imperfection in Jiang Rou’s expression was enough for her to latch onto.
“I’ll try to pay more attention.”
Jiang Rou nodded, appearing very humble. She was always willing to learn from her mistakes and correct them. Of course, as long as Zuo Xi Yan didn’t provoke her, she didn’t want to appear too cold. It was a basic courtesy, but Zuo Xi Yan didn’t see it that way…
Knowing she was to play an important role, Jiang Rou was thrilled. It was a great opportunity for her, and she was well aware that this chance came thanks to the arrangements of one particular man.
In the past, she would have refused such an arrangement, but now she enjoyed the feeling. At the very least, this man was the one she wanted to spend the rest of her life with.
“Senior Xi Yan, that little rookie is actually going to play the second female lead, and she has a lot of scenes with you. Just thinking about it is worrying. How can her acting possibly compare to yours?”
On the other side, a woman wearing light makeup had an attractive charm of her own. Though not as pure and enchanting as Jiang Rou, she had a different kind of allure. By her side, a stylist was chattering away.
“Just another ambitious ugly duckling. I can’t imagine why Samsara would sign someone like her…”
Perhaps out of jealousy, Zuo Xiyan didn’t have a good impression of Jiang Rou. In her opinion, it must have been through underhanded means that this woman had managed to join the cast and land the role of the second female lead. Zuo was very familiar with the script and knew that the second female lead had more screen time than the first.
This made her quite upset. Yet even though she had slept with the director multiple times, he still refused to replace Jiang Rou, which frustrated her greatly.
In her view, the entertainment industry was a place where one could rise simply by spreading their legs. Jiang Rou, however, was so pure and innocent. This purity didn’t seem feigned, but Zuo preferred to believe that this woman was merely pretending.
“Yeah, yeah. I think she’s even worse than an ugly duckling. At least ducks can quack a little…”
To curry favor with this big name, the stylist didn’t hold back his words. As long as he kept this woman satisfied, he could not only get free access but also look forward to a bright future.
“During today’s scenes, I’ll show everyone just how unqualified this little girl is to act opposite me. After all, I’m the top female star in the entertainment industry!”
Furrowing her brows, this woman’s heart was already twisted. She simply couldn’t allow a newcomer to stand above her, or else how could she continue to maintain her status in Samsara?
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Rou slowly stood up, gently brushing her long, loosely flowing hair behind her ears with a delicate smile on her lips. She was confident that she could perform every role well, no matter the circumstances.
A portly man approached; it was the director Lin Mou. He glanced at Jiang Rou and nodded in satisfaction.
Yet in his eyes, there was a hint of apprehension. A woman personally recommended by Lin Jiayao must have powerful backing, something he, a mere director, could easily discern. He knew exactly who he could and couldn’t provoke.
“I hope you don’t provoke her. If you do, I won’t be able to protect you!”
Then, the man shifted his gaze to Zuo Xiyan. He had slept with this woman countless times and was quite addicted to her body. However, when it came down to his own interests, he wouldn’t care who she was.
Actually, Jiang Rou could sense Zuo Xiyan’s hostility toward her, but she could only shrug helplessly. Previously, she had great respect for this woman, but now she just wanted to keep her distance. Still, she had to share scenes with her, so she tried not to dwell on it.
“Are you ready?”
Liu Mou glanced at the crew before speaking slowly, his eyes never leaving Jiang Rou and Zuo Xiyan. Obviously, his question was mainly directed at these two women.
“I’m ready, but I’m worried that a certain newcomer might not be prepared. After all, this is her first time acting in such a big production…”
Zuo Xiyan smiled, her beautiful face showing a hint of disdain. The expressions of everyone on set subtly changed. Everyone knew this woman didn’t like Jiang Rou, but they hadn’t expected her to start causing trouble so soon.
“Director, I’m ready!”
Ignoring Zuo Xiyan, Jiang Rou smiled at Liu Mou. She didn’t want to get involved with this woman or compete with her. Her expression remained calm and unchanged.
In contrast, Zuo Xiyan, seeing that Jiang Rou was ignoring her, grew increasingly resentful. Usually, people flattered her behind her back, and she had never experienced such treatment before. Yet under the current circumstances, she could only snort coldly, already plotting how to embarrass this woman later.
Liu Mou furrowed his brow. He hadn’t expected the situation he feared most to come true. If any problems arose, he would make sure this woman paid the price.
As for Jiang Rou, she was unfazed by such glances, calm like a snow lotus on a mountain peak. In comparison, everyone on set now leaned more toward this composed woman, while Zuo Xiyan only inspired annoyance.
This woman always strutted around the set, bullying newcomers and suppressing them. Some people had long been dissatisfied with her, but no one dared to speak out. After all, they were in the entertainment industry and naturally had to consider their future prospects.
“Since everyone is ready, let’s begin…”
Liu Mou turned and walked away, thinking to himself that these two “precious ladies” mustn’t cause any trouble. Zuo Xiyan snorted again but quickly got into character.
However, everyone could sense that Zuo Xiyan was constantly trying to undermine Jiang Rou. Jiang Rou, on the other hand, merely smiled politely without showing any annoyance. As long as her boundaries weren’t crossed, she was willing to tolerate it.
“Your expression is so stiff. How can you move the audience?”
During the scene, Zuo Xiyan glanced at Jiang Rou with an arrogant gaze. She was always ready to find fault, and the slightest imperfection in Jiang Rou’s expression was quickly noticed.
“I’ll try to pay more attention!”
Jiang Rou nodded modestly. She was very humble in such matters. If she made a mistake, she would certainly strive to correct it. As long as this woman didn’t provoke her, she didn’t want to appear too cold. This was the most basic form of politeness. However, Zuo Xiyan didn’t see it that way…
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