Chapter 9: Trash!

  "Green River Bank" episode 52, volume 142, 3, 2, 1, a!"

  In Director Cao's voice, Yang Shanshan's first performance journey began. Although beforehand, as her agent, Tang Xiao had given her sufficient preparation, including helping her familiarize herself with the film's blocking, script, and expressions, she couldn't help but feel extremely nervous. Just at the first shot of her debut scene, Cao Hao shouted out an "NG!"

  "Yang Shanshan, this is your first time filming a movie, don't be nervous, just pretend others don't exist, you are the young lady of the Su family," Cao Hao, who was known for being one of the most easy-going directors, rarely offered words of comfort, "Your expression and aura when you came on stage were not right, your expression was too stiff. You need to remember, you're a talented woman, you should be elegant and poised, don't show that petty air!"

  Yang Shanshan, who had been scolded, shrank her neck and nodded desperately, "Director, I know, next time I'll definitely do a good job filming."

  Tang Xiao stood at the periphery, chatting with several actors' assistants, but her eyes never left Yang Shanshan in front of the camera, afraid that she would make a mistake.

  "Alright, let's retake this scene. Xianxian is new here, so please forgive her."

  With the director Cao Hao's order, the entire scene resumed its bustle, and after another round of meticulous preparation, the first scene finally started filming again. Of course, there were unavoidable whispers and murmurs, especially among the several female supporting actors and maids' performers who had been running errands for years but never got to play a leading role, while Yang Shanshan, a newcomer, directly took the lead, which inevitably made them feel unbalanced in their hearts. Various messages flew out, clearly showing the psychology of "sour grapes".

  "Hey! Xiangxiang, you're everyone's young lady, a noble family's daughter, don't give me that petty attitude! Try again!"

  "No! What's with the cautious look on your face? Walk with your head held high and a big stride!"

  "Trash! Come again! How many times have I told you?! Miss Everybody! Miss Everybody! Look at yourself, what do you look like, Miss Everybody?"

  "Yang Shanshan, focus! Just this simplest shot has been re-shot over 20 times, are you capable or not? If not, I'll replace you! Don't think the crew can't do without you!"

  ……

  Director Cao's patience was being worn down bit by bit, and his attitude completely blew up in anger. It's no wonder he would be like this - just for a single shot of Yang Shanshan making an appearance, they had to film it over 30 times. What was wasted wasn't just film, but also the crew's manpower, resources, and everyone's time. The complaints within the crew had long been simmering, and if not for Director Cao's reputation, someone might have already started scolding him directly.

  The last time NG, Cao Hao's face turned black, pointing to his nose and scolding, "Yang Shanshan, you go calm down yourself, I give you the last chance, if you can't do it, then change people! Our crew doesn't need a waste that only knows how to eat!"

  Yang Shanshan, who had always been spoiled at home, had never suffered such humiliation? Cao Hao scolded her, and she didn't dare to talk back. The filming was always NG, and the gossip of others, plus the cold eyes of those around her, made her pressure surge. She herself was anxious and afraid, and finally burst into tears, covering her face and running outside.

  Cao Hao was so angry that he let out a cold hum, glanced at Cheng Mu, "Each group get ready, we'll shoot the first scene! Little Cheng, no problem, right?"

  Cheng Mu made an OK gesture and flashed a handsome smile with his standard eight teeth. "Director, no problem."

  Cao Hao shook his head helplessly and said with some emotion, "Indeed, professional artists are still the best to use. Unlike this kind of thing that can't even get on stage, humph!"

  "Cao Dao, we all started from scratch. Calm down, when I first became an actor, I wasn't even as good as Shan Shan." Cheng Mu smoothed things over.

  "Everyone must be tired. Let's take a break first, I'll get some cold drinks for everyone to cool down, and then we can continue working, calm down the fire."

  A clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out, and everyone turned their heads to see Yang Xiang's sexy female agent, Tang Xiao Xiao, who had changed from her usual proud and beautiful self, wearing a dirty work uniform, slowly unloading box after box of cold drinks from the car.

  If people were to find out that the esteemed Miss Tang of the Tang family was working as a porter here and buying cold drinks for these people, I'm afraid no one would believe it.

  Although the weather isn't sweltering, the sun outside is still quite strong. Just now, I wasted so much time and energy on Yang Shan again. My liver fire is burning fiercely, so these cold drinks are just what the crew's staff needs to quench their thirst.

  This is a very common tactic within the crew, and it's also one of the most effective ones. To truly blend in with this crew, Yang Shanshan, as a newcomer who doesn't know her place, really doesn't have the qualifications for that. Tang Xiao can only help her secretly, using cold drinks and food to win over the crew members, this tactic is absolutely foolproof.

  Tang Xixi personally handed out cold drinks to the crew members, while sincerely smiling and saying, "Everyone, I'm really sorry. At such a young age, it's her first time acting, wasting everyone's time and energy. I apologize on behalf of Shan Shan, please don't take it out on her."

  The director's assistant, Liu Cheng, smiled and took over the cold drink, eating it quickly while thanking her, "Thank you, Xiao Mei beauty, just in time as my throat was smoking from talking earlier."

  "Don't thank me, just take care of us a bit more and that's thanks enough!" Tang Xixi said with a smile as she handed out cold drinks.

  Liu Cheng curled his lip and glanced at Yang Shan, who was secretly crying not far away. "Is that her? Ugh, wasting my time! Xiao Xiao, with your good looks, you'll definitely be a hit in the entertainment industry. It's better than serving this lady, right? Don't blame me for being straightforward, Liu Cheng. This lady... compared to you, she's really too tender."

  Tang Xiao smiled lightly and explained kindly, "Xiang Xiang is still a child, don't take it to heart, just wait for her to get used to the crew's life and things will be much better."

  "Kid?" Liu Cheng nodded slightly, "That's right, students like her who are still in school, how would they understand human relationships? Ah, Little Tang, how old are you?"

  "Twenty years old."

  Pfft! Liu Cheng almost spat out the cold drink in his mouth, and he couldn't help but sneak a peek at Tang Xiuxiu's stunning figure and slender curves. He gulped down a mouthful of saliva, "20 years old... really can't tell at all..."

  Digression

  La la la...... If you don't give me what I want, I'll cry in front of you! My sister smiled proudly and walked away......