"Cut!"
"Chen Jinzhou, what are you staring at? Take your lines!" Zhang Qingyun frowned when he saw the supporting actor frozen in place.
Because he didn't continue, he would have to shout again.
"How can we film this? Where are your lines?" Chen Jinzhou was stunned.
He didn't have many scenes in this show, and most of them had already been filmed. Today was his first scene with the lead actor.
However, he never expected Zhang Qingyun to directly recite numbers at him from the start.
"Are you filming or not?" Zhang Qingyun's expression immediately soured.
After being on set for so long, this was the first time someone had asked him for his lines.
And it was a minor supporting actor.
"You don't have lines, how can I film..." Chen Jinzhou asked with a wry smile.
"Not filming, huh?" Zhang Qingyun immediately got angry, turned around, and yelled at the director, "Director, change the actor. He can't handle the scene."
"I'll film, I'll film, alright?" Chen Jinzhou's expression changed instantly.
He had already filmed so many scenes, why would they change actors just like that?
Considering the show was about to wrap up, he decided to yield.
"So you want to film now?" Zhang Qingyun sneered, "I don't want to film anymore."
With that, he left without looking back.
The female lead and the supporting actor were left there, looking bewildered.
A moment later, the director walked over.
He told Chen Jinzhou to pack his things and get lost.
As an extra, daring to criticize the lead actor was simply suicidal.
The drama off-screen was far more exciting than the plot.
Su Yu watched from outside, marveling.
"Your circle is really messy," Su Yu teased Qin Xiaorou beside him.
"Isn't the male god also in the film and television industry?" Qin Xiaorou teased back.
"Uh... alright, our circle is indeed messy." Su Yu felt her words were appropriate.
Even though he wasn't an actor, a screenwriter was still a part of the film and television industry.
Thinking of this, Su Yu waved his hand, "Let's go."
Qin Xiaorou asked curiously, "Go where?"
Su Yu said meaningfully, "To pick up the pieces."
That's right, he had his eye on this actor.
His looks and acting skills were both quite good.
Most importantly, he urgently needed skilled actors to join his team.
Film and television were different from the music industry. One song only needed one talented singer, but a movie needed many excellent actors to support it.
...
Chen Jinjiang packed his belongings and left the crew dejectedly.
The actors who had been filming with him, chatting and laughing just moments before, now avoided him as if he were a plague.
This era was so absurd, a mere traffic star could dictate the casting of a crew.
"Perhaps, it's time to retire from the industry..."
He sighed lightly.
After acting for over a decade, he was still an extra. Perhaps he truly wasn't suited for this profession.
Just then, a group of handsome men and beautiful women blocked his path.
Chen Jinjiang looked up, glancing at the two of them with confusion.
Then, he tried to walk around them.
"Are you interested in joining our team?"
At that moment, the handsome young man spoke with a smile.
Chen Jinjiang's steps faltered, and he looked at the two of them again. When he clearly saw the girl's face, he exclaimed, "Qin Xiaorou??"
"Hehe, see, I told you he knows me, but not you," Qin Xiaorou giggled.
"I lost to you," Su Yu also smiled.
"You are?" Chen Jinjiang finally turned his attention to Su Yu.
Su Yu's lips curled as he extended his hand, "Let me introduce myself. In the film and television industry, my identity is screenwriter Jiangnan."
Chen Jinjiang was stunned.
Screenwriter Jiangnan??
Isn't that the author of the very popular "Legend of Sword and Fairy"!
He looked Su Yu up and down.
He was so young.
And he looked very familiar, as if he had seen him somewhere before.
He didn't usually pay attention to the Chinese music scene, so even though Su Yu was already immensely popular in the music industry, he hadn't paid much attention.
"If you keep standing there, I'll feel very awkward," Su Yu said, glancing at his outstretched hand.
"Ah?" Chen Jinjiang snapped back to reality and quickly shook his hand, "Sorry, I was a bit slow to react."
The main reason was the immense shock of Su Yu's identity and age.
Being so young, yet able to write such an excellent work as "Legend of Sword and Fairy."
He was momentarily lost for words.
"You still haven't answered my question," Su Yu continued.
Chen Jinjiang scratched his head, "Of course, I'm interested. But as far as I know, the 'Legend of Sword and Fairy' crew is also nearing completion, so there shouldn't be many scenes left, right?"
"Indeed," Su Yu nodded.
"Then why are you asking me to act..." Chen Jinjiang said with a wry smile.
"I have more than just this one project..." Su Yu said, a little amused, "Have you ever acted in a comedy?"
"Of course, comedy is what I'm best at!" Chen Jinjiang's face was filled with confidence.
Although he was an extra, he had been noticed by a comedy master at one point and learned a lot from him. Later, he had also specifically delved into studying this area.
"That's good then. Add me on WeChat. There's an audition in a few days, and I'll call you then." Su Yu handed him a QR code.
"Thank you, thank you Teacher Jiangnan!" Chen Jinjiang quickly took out his phone and scanned the QR code, expressing his gratitude repeatedly.
He hadn't expected to be approached by a screenwriter for an audition right after being kicked out of the crew.
The dramatic ups and downs of life truly came swiftly, filling him with gratitude towards Su Yu.
...
After bidding farewell to Chen Jinjiang.
Su Yu and Qin Xiaorou strolled around for a while longer before preparing to send her back.
Her condition seemed to have improved significantly.
Su Yu knew this was only temporary. When she was alone, she would still overthink things. This was something only her sister Qin Xiaoyuan and Shen Qingfeng could help with by spending more time with her.
Once the trolls diminished, her condition would gradually improve.
"Meow..."
Just then.
A cat's meow suddenly came from the nearby bushes.
Qin Xiaorou stopped in her tracks.
"Meow."
Another meow.
She walked towards the sound.
In the bushes, a two-month-old, scrawny white kitten was basking in the sun.
It was a bit dirty, its white fur stained with mud.
"So cute," Qin Xiaorou squatted beside it.
"Meow."
The kitten got up and rubbed against her ankle.
"Are you hungry?"
Qin Xiaorou squatted down, tore off a piece of the half-eaten bread in her hand, and offered it to the kitten.
The kitten sniffed the bread and immediately began to devour it.
"Eat slowly, there's still more." Qin Xiaorou tore off a few more pieces.
Su Yu watched quietly from the side, not urging her.
Seeing the cat, an idea sparked in his mind.
A few minutes later.
The kitten finished the bread.
"Alright, that's all," Qin Xiaorou stood up and clapped her hands. Suddenly, she felt dizzy. She frowned.
This was the effect of anemia; standing up after squatting for a while would cause dizziness.
"Meow..."
The kitten clearly didn't want to leave.
It had almost starved to death here. Finally, it had found a long-term food source, so how could it let go?
"Do you want to follow me?" Qin Xiaorou took a couple of steps, and the kitten followed, making her laugh helplessly.
"Keep it," Su Yu said with a smile, then squatted down, scooped the kitten into his hands, and handed it to her.
Pets were healing companions, and having a kitten to keep her company was a good choice.
"But..." Qin Xiaorou looked at the kitten's pitiful appearance, and finally gritted her teeth, "Alright, you ate my food and now you're sticking around, you little clever thing."
She reached out and took it.
The kitten also intelligently nestled in her arms, purring.
"Idol, can you give it a name?" Qin Xiaorou asked Su Yu with a smile.
Su Yu was taken aback, then nodded, "It's a white cat, let's call it Guanghui."
He hoped this Guanghui would bring Qin Xiaorou light.
"Hehe, Guanghui, let's go, we're going home." Qin Xiaorou held the cat and skipped towards the hotel.
About ten minutes later.
The two of them and the cat arrived at the hotel entrance.
"Idol, I'll go up by myself. Thank you for taking me out today, I feel much better." Qin Xiaorou held the cat and gave Su Yu a brilliant smile.
"Alright, remember, don't let the people who care about you be sad because of those who don't matter," Su Yu nodded.
"Mhm, I got it, goodbye idol." Qin Xiaorou waved to Su Yu with one hand while holding the cat with the other.
"Oh, right, I recently wrote a song about depression. It will be released in a few days. You can listen to it; it might be beneficial for your condition." Su Yu suddenly thought of a song as he watched her back.
Qin Xiaorou's footsteps paused, and her eyes instantly welled up with emotion. Fearing Su Yu would see her tears, she didn't turn around and simply said, "Thank you, male god, you are my idol for life!"
With that, she walked into the hotel.
How could she not realize that the "recently" Su Yu mentioned meant he decided to write the song temporarily after seeing her condition?
It was great to have such an idol!
"I've done all I can,"
Su Yu couldn't help but smile.
He didn't know why he was helping Qin Xiaorou so much.
Perhaps it was because he had experienced depression himself. Although his memories were sealed, he could still feel that sensation, so he could empathize.
Or perhaps, he didn't want to see this young girl, because of depression, walk the same path he did in his previous life.