Chapter 389: Chapter 366: What Kind of Brainwashing Did They Give Ji Xizhi Over There?

The filming location for “Rival in Love” in the afternoon has been moved to the first floor.

The content being shot is a relatively important scene for the main characters — a mock trial competition organized by the school.

In the show, the male and female protagonists participate together, marking their first confrontation.

Ji Xizhi has already reviewed the script for this part in advance. She has gone through the lines with Shanli, so there shouldn’t be any issues.

Now, as long as Qiu Hu and Shen Yeyi, the leading actors, run through their scenes on site to find the right feel, filming can begin quickly.

It’s Ji Xizhi’s first time on the set. Although she’s not the lead, she is watching attentively as the legal consultant for the crew.

Director Jin is sitting in the director’s chair, and before filming starts, half of her attention is on Ji Xizhi.

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Others with millions of followers usually carry lounge chairs and have assistants always by their side. Some even go as far as treating assistants like they’re serving an emperor. Ji Xizhi, with tens of millions of followers, is still humbly sitting on a small stool.

Not only that, Ji Xizhi is very perceptive. If Director Jin glances at the cup on the table, Ji Xizhi promptly hands it over.

“Do you want some water?”

Director Jin nods subconsciously and then, seeing Ji Xizhi’s calm demeanor, silently accepts the cup.

She’s increasingly fond of Ji Xizhi, appreciating such a dedicated attitude. What director wouldn’t like this?

No wonder she heard that in Director Wang’s show, some youth drama favored Ji Xizhi for a walk-on role!

Thinking of this, Director Jin starts feeling annoyed.

That “Love Begins Here” does not even have half of the popularity of “Rival in Love,” so why would Ji Xizi appear as a walk-on in their show but refuse to have even a single shot in “Rival”?!

Director Jin feels frustrated, uncertain of what sort of mojo the other director has fed Ji Xizhi!

Director Jin decides she’ll search for information tonight during her break. She wants to figure out what magic potion is being used so she can use it on Ji Xizhi.

With her mind racing, Director Jin takes a sip from her thermos.

Not far from the camera, Shen Yeyi stands preparing for the afternoon shoot, rehearsing lines with Qiu Hu. Initially focused, she soon notices people nearby discussing Ji Xizhi.

Since Director Jin hasn’t called for filming yet, those around don’t lower their voices much, making it easy to hear everyone’s excitement and surprise about Ji Xizhi’s arrival.

“Wow, Ji Xizhi is here; when did she arrive? How come I didn’t know?!”

“Ah, ah, ah, she looks so beautiful! Help, I want a signature, a photo, and a hug!”

“So cute, so charming, so beautiful, but why is she sitting next to Director Jin? Director Jin is too strict; I don’t dare go up!”

Even the second male and female leads are whispering as they edge closer to Ji Xizhi.

Shen Yeyi, rehearsing the scene, involuntarily gazes at Ji Xizhi.

Seeing Ji Xizhi struggling to sit on that small stool strikes a strong sense of incongruity in her heart.

But seeing Director Jin’s smile, she quietly withdraws her gaze.

Qiu Hu, originally focused on rehearsing with Shen Yeyi, notices her distraction but feels invigorated, proudly boasts to Shen Yeyi.

“Haha, you missed it. I got a special edition autograph from Ji Xizhi just this noon!”

Qiu Hu, voice full of excitement, beams with a “praise me” expression.

Usually, during scenes with Shen Yeyi, Qiu Hu occasionally jokes around. They’ve been filming together for a while, so their relationship is quite good; typically, Shen Yeyi jokes back cheerfully.

But this time is different. Shen Yeyi listens, glances at Qiu Hu, then says plainly:

“Let’s continue rehearsing.”

Qiu Hu’s playful mood is immediately dampened, attributing it to Shen Yeyi’s anxiety over the shoot, he quickly turns serious.

After the leads finish running through their lines, filming begins promptly.

Staff are in position, and as Director Jin calls out, the whole set quiets down.

Ji Xizhi sits next to Director Jin watching the monitor.

The script doesn’t include every detail to be filmed — they focus on the highlighted moments for the leads.

Once filming starts, Director Jin becomes serious too, her eyes fixed on the monitor, occasionally instructing the assistant director on areas needing attention.

The filming process is mostly smooth, with Qiu Hu particularly shining, almost as if he’s fueled by energy drinks, his lines coming out better than usual, bringing a smile to Director Jin’s face.

However, when the camera turns to the lead actress Shen Yeyi, Director Jin’s smile quickly fades.

“Cut! Shen Yeyi, your state is off. Adjust your emotions, and we’ll do it again!”

Ji Xizhi, sitting next to Director Jin, may not understand acting but, as the crew’s legal consultant, she slowly reminds.

“The female lead’s speech here should be slower, with serious, earnest eyes. Try not to glance down at the script!”

“The lines were wrong; professional details must be precise!”

Ji Xizhi dutifully performs her role as a legal consultant, aiming for the best rendition of the professional components.

Just after she finishes speaking, Director Jin echoes her reminder.

“Shen Yeyi, did you hear? Pay attention to this; let’s do the second take soon!”

Shen Yeyi looks up at Ji Xizhi, replying, “Got it, Director Jin!”

After responding, she apologizes to the other actors with visible guilt, takes a deep breath, and only after a while signals an OK to Director Jin.

The second scene starts anew.

But soon after, Director Jin calls out “Cut” again.

This time, before Director Jin speaks, Shen Yeyi herself notices something’s wrong, promptly inclining and apologizing to everyone.

Director Jin frowns, “Shen Yeyi, why not take half an hour to rest and adjust in the lounge?”

Director Jin has collaborated with Shen Yeyi for some time; Shen Yeyi wasn’t her initial choice, but she overcame opposition to choose newcomer Shen Yeyi, trusting her ability.

Since the start of “Rival in Love,” Shen Yeyi hadn’t let her down, consistently putting in great effort.

Today marks Shen Yeyi’s first issue.

Director Jin isn’t angry, but seeing Shen Yeyi’s situation makes her anxious.

Ji Xizhi’s time in the crew is limited, their filming schedule a bit tight. If delayed, it won’t be easy coordinating Ji Xizhi’s side.

While Ji Xizhi is technically the crew’s legal consultant, promotions have treated her as a special guest, benefitting from her popularity, making it even less acceptable to waste Ji Xizhi’s time.

Director Jin assures Ji Xizhi they won’t delay the shoot.

Ji Xizhi is accommodating: “Proceed according to the planned shoot, and if assistance is needed, I can help explain script details.”

She doesn’t know Shen Yeyi well, but as the crew’s legal consultant, it’s part of her duties.

But before Director Jin can respond enthusiastically.

Shen Yeyi in front of the camera firmly declines first.

“Director Jin, I’d like to adjust alone in the lounge first!”

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