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partment stores where you could buy anything. They walked around until evening when Ye Feimo called Wei Rong. He said that he was having dinner outside with Mo Xiaobai, Tang Shuwen and others. Today,...Warm and Yè Fēimò 384

Partnering in a scene is quite simple, so Hán Bì couldn't showcase her skills.

Lín Níng actually made her kneel, beg, and cry to Warming

What kind of joke is this

Cài Xiǎojìng coldly smiled. Due to the number of people in the studio needing to be limited, Lín Níng also disliked noise; therefore, only Hán Bì was present. She felt as if she had entered a den of wolves.

She even began to doubt whether Warming and Lín Níng were colluding to deceive her.

"Why do you have to try out this particular scene" There are so many scenes in the entire script, but he specifically wants to rehearse this one. She has no issues with performing this scene, yet he insists on having Warming partner with her, which feels very uncomfortable.

Lín Níng threw the script onto the table and said, "If you don't want to audition, leave immediately without wasting my time and let someone else come in."

Director Lin is an extremely domineering director who doesn't like actors going against his wishes. Many actors who have cooperated with Lín Níng have described him as a tyrannical director; on set, when he says one thing must be done, others cannot refute it.

Hán Bì suppressed her temper and asked, "I don't need anyone to partner in the scene."

"You can leave now, and I don’t need you to pretend," Ling Ning’s temper had become increasingly irritable. Cai Xiaojing twisted her lips; an autocrat was indeed an autocrat—she didn’t dare experience his temper.

Han Bi had always been a pampered artist by directors, both at home and in Hollywood, rarely having to endure humiliation. Even if she did, it wouldn’t be as merciless as Ling Ning's behavior.

She felt anger rise within her and wanted to leave but knew this collaboration opportunity was hard-won, and she really wanted to act alongside Ye Yan in a film together.

Wen Ran didn’t have any particular thoughts; everyone knew about Ling Ning’s temper. Although he acted like an autocrat on set, privately, he wasn’t overly harsh and could be quite humorous.

She never liked Han Bi to begin with, so she felt rather gratified that Ling Ning was being difficult for her.

The auditions began.

Wen Ran played the role of the empress, without any dialogue; she sat coldly and haughtily, watching Han Bi from above in a way that exuded authority and arrogance. There was also an implicit dominance and sharpness that intimidated others.

Ling Ning nodded imperceptibly.

Han Bi knelt down and prostrated herself on the ground with one knee. Wen Ran watched her coldly, inwardly surprised; this was her first time acting opposite Han Bi on set, so she couldn’t help but feel a bit nervous as her heart raced.

After all, Han Bi was still an internationally renowned Hollywood star who domestic actresses found hard to match in terms of fame and status.

She had seen Han Bi's many works but never had the opportunity to act face-to-face with her.

No matter what she thought of Han Bi, her performance was impressive. As the main female lead, Liang Hongyu displayed the commanding presence of a leading lady. This scene involved Liang Hongyu and the empress; she showed both respect and anger towards the empress. After repeatedly requesting for troops without success, there was frustration in her heart.

But to save her husband, proud Liang Hongyu suppressed her temper, speaking with much respect, showing deep love for her husband as well as worry over the state of the nation. There was both tenderness and a commanding presence.

This was hard to portray, yet Han Bi quickly got into character in less than a minute. When she knelt down, it was obvious that this wasn't Han Bi anymore but Liang Hongyu, an anti-Jin heroine, a woman deeply loving her husband, and a patriotic lady with a broad mind.

Her eyes showed humble pleading while suppressing deep love for her husband and displaying loyalty to the Song Dynasty and respect towards the empress. Her every move seemed like that of Liang Hongyu's.

"Your Imperial Majesty, the Jin people mock our dynasty as having no one capable, invading us repeatedly. The civilians suffer greatly, and countless soldiers bleed on the border fighting for our country. As a protector of the nation, how could Hongyu stand by Now that the border is in urgent need of troops, if Tong Pass falls to the Jin cavalry, they will ride straight towards the capital with unimaginable consequences. Please consider it, Your Imperial Majesty, out of the loyal heart of the Han family for our country, allow me to lead the army into battle. Hongyu and my family swear allegiance to the Song Dynasty and protect its land from the harm of the Jin people. Your Imperial Majesty, please let me go to war."

She spoke as she prostrated herself, humbly requesting the empress's permission.

The cold eyes of Warmth showed a slight softening, seemingly pondering or mocking with a hint of disdain, coldly watching Liang Hongyu struggle in silence.

Han Bi raised her head again, tears welling up. A general’s lady was usually full of spirit and vigor; suddenly crying made her look pitifully appealing.

"Your Imperial Majesty..."

"Cut!" Before Han Bi could say her second line, Lin Ning called for a cut. Warm felt relieved and sighed with relief. Han Bi got up from the ground, blinked her eyes, and the tears were gone.

Lin Ning nodded in satisfaction, while Warm thought to herself that there was such strong tension. In front of Han Bi, she could clearly feel her own weaknesses; it seemed she would need several years in front of a monitor screen to achieve such performance as Han Bi's.

She easily creates pressure for her opponents, unless the actor has an equally powerful presence; otherwise, acting alongside her would be truly difficult. All of her opponent’s attention is captured by her, and nothing seems to escape her perception. She effortlessly brings others into her atmosphere.

This must be the strength of an international star, right

Director Lin is a strict director; she cut after just one line but seemed very satisfied. It looks like Han Bi has a great opportunity ahead. Of course, Han Bi also sensed Lin Ning's goodwill towards her.

In recent years, there hadn’t been any opportunities for them to collaborate, but today when he saw her abilities, he would definitely look at her with new eyes.

Han Bi was quite confident about this point.

Cai Xiaojing frowned. Lin Ning flipped through the script, and an assistant turned the pages while she explained the scene to Warm, asking her to try out a scene while Han Bi acted alongside her. This particular scene was exquisite; it involved a slap…

The content of the scene was about Song troops clashing with Jin troops, suffering repeated defeats. Liang Hongyu became suspicious and believed there were traitors among them. When she thoroughly investigated, she found her cousin, who admired her husband Han Shizhong and had some martial arts background; she insisted on coming to the battlefield. Unexpectedly, during a battle chaos, she was captured by the enemy army and betrayed Song in order to save herself.

Upon learning this, Liang Hongyu was furious. She slapped her cousin and ordered the troops to execute her traitor relative out of righteousness.uch soap operas was unexpected.From her recollection, the Chief Inspector of the International Anti-Terrorism Organization should only be interested in those action-packed blockbusters filled with gun...