Actually, crying scenes are the most difficult to perform. It's not something that can be done by simply putting in eye drops, shouting, or crying with snot and tears all over your face. It's said that acting should have layers, and this crying scene is a concrete example of that. Only by building up the emotions layer by layer can the climax be reached.
Xie Jianyuan watched the movie intently. Xie Jianyuan was very quiet at first, but when he saw Bai Lingling reach out and hug Xu Chun, he raised an eyebrow and turned to look at the somewhat embarrassed Xu Chun beside him.
"You're an actor, you should understand," Xu Chun explained with difficulty, "These things are always unavoidable."
Xie Jianyuan nodded. "I understand the reasoning."
Xu Chun hesitated, her expression hardening. "Then why did you...?"
Xie Jianyuan lowered his eyelashes slightly and said in a pitiful tone, "But when I saw Brother Chun like that with someone else, I couldn't control myself."
Although Xu Chun knew that Xie Jianyuan was most likely faking it, she still couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted.
Xie Jianyuan reached out and put his arm around Xu Chun's neck, gently stroking her skin, and whispered, "I won't act in intimate scenes with anyone but you."
Xu Chun blushed and was about to speak when the doorbell rang, followed by a soft female voice.
"Brother Xu, are you inside?"
Xie Jianyuan his head slightly to look at Xu Chun, narrowed his eyes, and smiled enigmatically, "I'm talking to you."
Judging from her voice, Xu Chun is probably a female internet celebrity from the same drama crew. She became famous online in her early years with a set of pure and retro photos, and then began to appear on various variety shows, frequently appearing in the public eye. She also received some scripts for small productions, such as this web drama.
Chen Guo stood at the door, nervously checking her makeup one last time, then unbuttoned a few more buttons on her pajamas, holding a small piece of watermelon in her hands.
After waiting for ages, the door finally opened, but instead of Xu Chun, it was Xie Jianyuan, another lead actor from the same production, who appeared in the scene.
He leaned lazily against the doorframe, his arms crossed, looking at her and scrutinizing her attire. A half-smile played on his lips, as if he had already seen through her little schemes.
"Hello, Brother Xie."
Chen Guo a little embarrassed, completely unprepared for someone still in Xu Chun's room after midnight. She couldn't help but glance inside. "Are you with Brother Xu?"
"Yes, he's busy right now. Is there anything I can help you with?" Xie Jianyuan asked in a deep voice, seemingly unaware of what she was holding.
Chen Guo held up the watermelon in her hand and said softly, "The crew brought over some watermelons, and since my room is close to Brother Xu's, I brought his share over too."
The lie was full of holes, and Xie Jianyuan, of course, noticed it. He simply smiled politely and said, "I appreciate your kindness, but unfortunately he doesn't like watermelon. I'm sorry."
After saying that, he closed the door. Chen Guo stared blankly at the door in front of her, holding a watermelon in her hands. When she came to her senses, she frowned. Why Xie Jianyuan still in Xu Chun's room so late? Her intuition told her that something was wrong, but she just couldn't put her finger on it.
After closing the door, Xie Jianyuan looked at Xu Chun, who had been watching him, with a faint smile in his eyes, "Brother Chun is really charming."
Xu Chun said helplessly, "Stop teasing me."
Xie Jianyuan's tone was somewhat cold. "I helped Brother Chun reject some unwanted advances. Brother Chun won't be angry, will he?"
Xu Chun paused for a moment, then said, "Of course not."
Xie Jianyuan's expression softened slightly. He reached out and stroked Xu Chun's cheek, sighed silently, and said, "I really wish I could keep you by my side, so that no one else could see you."
Xu Chun didn't know where he got such a terrifying thought from, and she stared at him with wide eyes, feeling inexplicably frightened.
Xie Jianyuan his reaction, Xie Jianyuan smiled, revealing a set of white teeth. "Just kidding."
Xu Chun was relieved to hear this and didn't say anything more.
Since the news of the filming of "The Demon-Subduing Tribulation" broke, not only fans of both sides, but also many book fans have been eagerly anticipating it and closely following the filming progress.
However, a debate about billing order has gradually emerged. Since it is not a romantic drama with a clear distinction between the male lead and the second male lead, a more common approach for BL web dramas is to have two male leads. However, this vague approach can easily escalate into a heated argument if instigated by some people with ulterior motives.
Furthermore, the film and television version made some modifications and additions to the storyline, significantly increasing Xu Chun's role and weakening Xie Jianyuan's storyline.
This was the result of discussions among the screenwriting team. Their considerations were multifaceted and not specifically aimed at Xie Jianyuan, as it would not benefit them in any way.
After this news spread, thankfully the drama hadn't officially premiered yet, but the fans of both sides were already engaged in a fierce online battle. They all insisted that the lead actor was their idol and denigrated the other side to the point of being worthless. Adding to their previous grievances, they settled old scores with new ones, determined to tear apart the opposing fans to shreds.
"The 'older' auntie is just jealous of others who are young and have good acting skills. Even though I'm not a fan, I find their fans annoying; they're always trying to piggyback on Xie Jianyuan."
"Alright, alright, let's take Brother Yuan away. The lead role is yours, we won't fight over it [smile]. Who dares to compare their manners with yours?"
"Xu Chun nmsl"
"Can we please stop fighting? Being a fan of both is exhausting."
"I'm a CP fan, fine, but I'm also a dual CP fan xswl (lol)."
Xie Jianyuan scrolled through his phone screen, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. He turned to look at Xu Chun, who was propping her chin up and staring blankly beside him.
"Brother Chun."
When Xu Chun heard Xie Jianyuan call her name, she was stunned for a moment and subconsciously let out an "ah." Before she could react, Xie Jianyuan leaned in and quickly snapped a selfie with her.
"What are you doing?" Xu Chun asked, looking at him in confusion.
Xie Jianyuan lowered his head to edit the Weibo for a while, then clicked confirm and sent it. He looked up at Xie Jianyuan, smiled, and denied, "It's nothing."