Shen Xunye immediately changed his tune. "I'll do it."
[His expression immediately changed when he heard about the kissing scene, haha.]
[For a moment, it was unclear whether she wanted to stop Chi Li and Shen Qiang from filming a kissing scene, or whether she herself wanted to film a kissing scene.]
[Of course, both! No need to even think about it! [laughing and crying emoji] It's the best of both worlds, so I just did it.]
These two are quite good at finding ways to benefit themselves.
[If we were to actually film a kissing scene, I'd smash my computer to pieces.]
"Alright, you come on, I won't argue with a junior." Shen Qiang seemed very easygoing. "I've sent your scripts to the group chat, take a look first."
"Why would a rental member like you join a group?" Shen Xunye asked, pulling out his phone with a tense expression.
"Don't treat our rental members like they're not members, okay?" Shen Qiang retorted bluntly. "Haven't you heard the saying 'A teacher for a day is a father for life'?"
Shen Xunye ignored him, placed his phone in front of Chi Li, and the two sat close together to read the script.
As he looked, his brows furrowed deeper and deeper.
"Why didn't I see any kissing scenes?" Shen Xunye questioned Shen Qiang.
Shen Qiang said matter-of-factly, "It has a bad influence."
Shen Xunye: "..."
Out of consideration for Shen Qiang's past help to Chi Li, he endured it.
But soon, a new question arose, "What does 'being slapped hard across the face' mean?"
Shen Qiang looked surprised, covered her mouth, but said to Jiang Lele next to her in a voice that everyone could hear, "Is he mentally challenged? He can't even understand the script?"
Jiang Lele could only feign ignorance. "I don't know."
Shen Xunye: "..."
Chi Li smiled and reached out to pat his face gently, a gesture meant to reassure him. "Don't worry, I won't really hit you."
Shen Xunye paused for a moment, the anger that had been building up in his chest vanished without a trace, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up in a smile. "Mm."
Shen Qiang couldn't stand Shen Xunye's gleeful expression. "These days, fake fights and fake kisses aren't allowed in acting anymore. What you're doing... it's really distracting."
Shen Xunye: "... Stop causing trouble."
Shen Qiang insisted, "If you can't take a slap, then I'll do it."
Shen Xunye remained vigilant. "Don't even think about it."
After saying that, he reached out and covered the script that Chi Li was still reading, stating firmly, "We're not acting."
[If you won't act, can I at least take the role? I'm serious. [sigh]]
[Before the slap arrived, there was the fragrance emanating from my wife. [Hot]]
[When my wife hits me, all I can say is thank you.]
My wife slapped my left cheek, and the next second I turned my right cheek on her.
[The older generation has more experience; they understand the beauty of being slapped.]
Are they a bunch of masochists? Who would willingly get slapped for no reason?!
[Yes, it's obvious that Shen Qiang is trying to sow discord! Whether we fight or not, he'll play along. He's incredibly cunning!]
"Sigh..." Shen Qiang sighed softly, "I knew it... no one welcomes me here."
Shen Xunye: "..."
No wonder he's a movie star, he's got so much acting talent.
He swore, really, he would never ask Shen Qiang for help again.
"... Act." Chi Li hadn't thanked Shen Qiang yet, so he couldn't refuse. He secretly tugged at Shen Xunye's sleeve. "Not everyone has the chance to be mentored by a Best Actor. You... just bear with it, okay?"
Shen Xunye's ears burned, and he couldn't utter a word of refusal. "... I understand."
Seriously... they're treating him like a child.
But I must say, it felt really good to be gently coaxed by Chi Li.
After quietly going over their lines twice, Chi Li and Shen Xunye stood in the performance area.
It's clear that neither of them is nervous.
Shen Qiang specially found a song to use as background music to set the mood. "Okay, let's begin--"
*
"Did you have fun?" Shen Xunye spoke first, his voice not loud, but exceptionally clear.
Chi Li's eyes widened slightly, seemingly not understanding what he meant. "What?"
"The Western restaurant, the man sitting across from you." Shen Xunye's voice deepened, his gaze sweeping across Chi Li's face like a knife. "Do I need to be more specific?"
Chi Li's face turned pale instantly, her voice trembling slightly with panic. "... I can explain."
"Explain what?" Shen Xunye stepped forward, a cold, mocking smile playing on his lips. "Explain why you have a fiancé and still go out flirting with other women?"
Chi Li couldn't help but raise her voice. "Can you not speak so rudely?"
"I haven't said anything even harsher yet." Shen Xunye grabbed Chi Li's left hand, slowly bent down, and closed the distance between them until their faces were almost touching. "Your fiancé is impotent, isn't he? That's why you... were so desperate to climb into another man's bed? Isn't that right?"
Snap--
Chi Li used her free right hand to slap Shen Xunye hard across the face.
Time seemed to stand still.
Chi Li's hand froze in mid-air, trembling slightly.
He stared wide-eyed at Shen Xunye's profile, which had been turned to the side by the blow, and gasped for breath.
Shen Xunye slowly, very slowly turned around.
He lowered his eyes, then curled his lips into a slight smile, and said softly, "It's okay. It's okay if you hit me, it's okay if you have a fiancé, as long as you're still by my side... everything is okay."
Chi Li staggered back half a step, muttering, "... Madman."
You're the one who drove me insane.
Shen Xunye grabbed the wrist that had just hit him and was still trembling, and gently flicked it backward.
Chi Li was pulled forward and stumbled.
Immediately afterwards, Shen Xunye wrapped his other arm around Chi Li's waist like an iron hoop, pulling him into his embrace.
"You have to take responsibility for holding my hand."
*
[Holy crap, this is making me so hot... is this plot a little too exciting...?]
[Aren't your acting skills a bit too good? I'm completely engrossed in it!!]
[What drama is this plot from? Is the main character the fiancé or the other man? [Stunned]]
[She slept with the male mistress, so he's definitely the male mistress. [Nosebleed]]
[Could we please have these two act out the entire story? They can act out a little bit each day, I love that!!]
[What are you thinking? The next scene is the two of them rolling around in bed, how can you act like that?]
[↑This is exactly what I wanted to see!]
[ Chi Li is known for spoiling his fans. Do you think I should beg him to act for me?]
[If all else fails, I can kiss him.]
[↑Where did these daydreamers come from?]
"Alright, alright." Shen Qiang turned off the background music and personally separated the two. "The act's over, what are you still doing hugging?"
"Nobody yelled 'cut'," Chi Li explained innocently, tilting her head to look at Shen Xunye's slapped face. "Does it hurt?"
He said he agreed to really fight, but in reality, he held back some of his strength when he swung the ball.
As for how much he had managed to control, he had no idea.