manynovel Chapter 231 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (19)
Chapter 231 I Was Counter-Taken by the Male Lead (19)
This character is very complex. She is a prostitute who frequents brothels and moves between several high-ranking officials. She even sets her sights on the male protagonist, initially earning a lot of hatred.
However, in the latter half of the film, this woman of the night sacrifices herself to protect the male and female protagonists during a mission, dying along with Xiao Rizi.
She wasn't an underground party member; she was just an ordinary person from the bottom of society who was willing to dedicate her life to the country.
Even until the end of the film, the audience was still unable to shake off her tragic death, which brought tears to many eyes. Zhou Shuying also won the Best Supporting Actress award for this film, marking the beginning of her new life.
Watching Jiang Rou repeatedly express her love for the character, Zhou Shuying was certain that the young girl in front of her wasn't just saying it casually to flatter her, but had seriously analyzed the character.
As Jiang Rou spoke, she felt Zhou Shuying's gaze on her and paused, looking slightly annoyed, as if she had said too much and offended the other party.
Her emotions were too easy to guess; one glance was enough to tell what she was thinking. Zhou Shuying chuckled softly, her languid voice ringing out:
"Very impressive."
Jiang Rou, who was blaming herself, was incredulous when she heard Zhou Shuying's praise. She immediately looked up at Zhou Shuying with bright eyes and a big smile on her face.
This smile made even the already beautiful Zhou Shuying momentarily lose her composure. With her almond-shaped eyes, peach-blossom cheeks, willow-leaf eyebrows, and cherry lips, her smile dispelled the faint sorrow between her brows and added a touch of sweetness.
Zhou Shuying hadn't seen such a genuine smile in a long time, and under Jiang Rou's influence, she couldn't help but smile back.
Shen Qingxiu, who had just finished a scene not far away, looked over and watched the girl sometimes raise her lips and sometimes exclaim in surprise, her features becoming more and more lively with the changes in her expression.
He became so engrossed in watching that he felt as if he were the only person in the world.
Suddenly, he met the girl's smiling almond-shaped eyes. He saw her gracefully rise and walk towards him, her steps light and her face smiling. Shen Qingxiu felt as if he were in a dream.
Suddenly, the director's voice behind him shattered the illusion. Shen Qingxiu was stunned for a moment, then regained his composure and became aloof and unapproachable again.
Jiang Rou arrived here and wanted to greet him as she passed by, but as if she remembered something, her expression paused slightly, she swallowed her words, and only nodded slightly to him before brushing past him.
Even after she had walked a long way, Shen Qingxiu could still seem to smell her fragrance, faint yet lingering, always hovering around his nose.
Yes, he achieved his goal, but why does his heart ache so much?
Jiang Rou noticed the strangeness behind her and couldn't help but sneer inwardly. Since she had been let in, there was no reason for her to be asked to leave. If a dog is disobedient, it can be disciplined.
The director was very pleased with Jiang Rou's arrival. He put on a smile and took a few steps forward to greet her.
"Xiao Jiang, come here quickly, let me tell you how to act in the next scene."
Her familiar tone and amiable attitude surprised many staff members. Was this still the same explosive dragon? Looking at Jiang Rou, they couldn't help but think to themselves, this girl has some skills.
Jiang Rou responded humbly to the director's words, making him even more enthusiastic.
Only after the staff came to inform him that the scene was ready did the director reluctantly stop and turn to the slightly apprehensive Jiang Rou, saying:
"Don't be nervous, just follow your instincts."
Hearing his words, Jiang Rou seemed to breathe a slight sigh of relief, smiled at the director, and slowly stepped into the "battlefield".
This scene depicts Xu Qing and the male lead after they have established a romantic relationship. The male lead is often busy with training and neglects his girlfriend. To make amends, he takes a day off to spend time with her.
Once filming began, Jiang Rou was completely immersed in the role in no time.
At this moment, she was holding her "boyfriend's" arm, clinging tightly to him, when she suddenly looked up with a coquettish expression:
"Hmph, if you dare to leave me alone halfway through again this time, I'll never talk to you again."
Her voice was soft and sweet, and her words were sharp, but they sounded like she was being coquettish, making everyone who heard her feel soft-hearted.
The moment she leaned closer, Shen Qingxiu's body stiffened involuntarily. Feeling the softness on his arm, his breath caught in his throat.
He was completely absorbed in the moment, unable to think straight. So when Jiang Rou uttered her last words, his heart tightened, and he instinctively blurted out:
"No, never again, never will I ever leave you."
Shen Qingxiu spoke from the bottom of his heart, with utmost seriousness, as if making a vow, his eyes filled with the image of Jiang Rou.
Jiang Rou seemed oblivious to his implied meaning. Her lips curved into a smile for a moment, then she forced it down. Her slender fingers gently poked at Shen Qingxiu's chest as she continued to utter harsh words:
"Just so you know, I'm not kidding you."
Shen Qingxiu gently grasped the small hand that was misbehaving against his chest, lowered his head, his resolute brows softened, and his cold voice softened:
"Okay, I promise."
As soon as the scene ended, Jiang Rou, as usual, immediately came out of character, letting go of Shen Qingxiu's hand, and stood aside, saying very humbly:
"I'm sorry to have offended you, Teacher Shen."
Upon hearing this distant form of address, Shen Qingxiu's eyes instantly dimmed. Yes, they were just acting earlier; this was their normal distance now.
Before Shen Qingxiu could answer, the director rushed over with a delighted expression, showering him with praise:
"Excellent, excellent, this scene was fantastic!"
As he spoke, he looked at Shen Qingxiu with a surprised expression and continued, "Teacher Shen, I didn't expect you to be so good at acting in emotional scenes. You handled the emotions just now very well. It was a big surprise for me."
Shen Qingxiu's fingers, hanging by his side, curled slightly. Hearing this, he felt a bitter taste in his mouth and refrained from looking at Jiang Rou beside him, afraid that someone would notice something.
He nodded slightly to the director, then turned and left. Bitterness spread through his heart, and he couldn't help but mock himself, realizing that his wishful thinking had only brought her trouble and was of no use whatsoever.
Jiang Rou watched his retreating figure, a slow smile creeping onto her face. She secretly agreed, thinking, "That's how it should be. He likes me but doesn't dare to express it, so he can only watch from the sidelines. He's found a good self-positioning. He's restrained and patient. I hope he can continue like this."
After talking with the director for a while, Jiang Rou walked towards the backstage area. As soon as she entered, she saw a tall, slender figure sitting in front of the dressing table.
"Anan, what brings you here?" Jiang Rou's voice was full of surprise.
Xie Nan stood up and walked towards Jiang Rou, his eyes smiling and his expression full of doting affection as he looked at her.
"Ms. Shen assigned me the task of personally picking up the little princess and taking her home. Given my low status, I certainly didn't have the right to refuse."
He casually took Jiang Rou's hand, feeling its icy touch, and frowned slightly.
"Why is it so cold? Why didn't you put on some clothes after filming? Why are you wearing such thin clothes and walking such a long way?"
Jiang Rou interrupted his rambling, knowing she was in the wrong, yet he was being incredibly unreasonable:
“It’s so cold outside, how could I bear to let Xiao Yu stand outside for so long? Next time you come with me, I will definitely not forget.”
Hearing this, Xie Nan could only feel helpless. He extended a finger and lightly tapped Jiang Rou's nose, his voice full of resignation:
"You."
The two were laughing and chatting inside the house, while Shen Qingxiu, who was about to knock on the door, paused in mid-air, holding a box of cold medicine.
He also noticed that Jiang Rou was dressed in very thin clothes, and struggled for a long time in the lounge before finally making up his mind.
Lowering his hand from the door, Shen Qingxiu gave a bitter smile, his long eyelashes concealing the emotions in his eyes. He turned and left, the medicine box he had just been holding now lying obediently in the trash can.
Things that are useless shouldn't exist, just like his feelings...