As the morning sun crept onto the super messy, oversized bed, Lu Cheng slowly opened his eyes.
He turned his head, looking at the stunning beauty still sleeping soundly beside him.
Fu Yuan was no longer the commanding queen; at this moment, she was as docile as a clingy cat.
Even in her sleep, she nestled tightly in his arms, her jade-like arm wrapped around his waist, as if afraid he would suddenly disappear.
Her usually cold and proud beautiful face now showed a hint of laziness and dependence.
Lu Cheng admired his spoils... He liked this feeling, completely taming an untamed wild horse, making her show her softest side only to him...
In the living room, Ye Shuying was respectfully reporting the latest investigation results.
"Young Master Lu, there's news about the actress you asked me to keep an eye on."
"The actress playing the second female lead in the xianxia drama 'Sword Immortal Love,' invested by Lu Group Entertainment, is precisely the one you mentioned before, Mu Xing."
Lu Cheng took the tablet, looking at the detailed information about Mu Xing and several ancient-style stills, a flash of interest in his eyes.
He didn't immediately decide how to act, but instead tapped his fingers lightly on the table, asking:
"Does this crew… have any troubles recently?"
Based on his extensive experience in conquering so many female leads, directly visiting the set as the "investor daddy," while simple and direct, often backfired.
Not only was it easy to arouse the other party's wariness and dislike, but it also lost much of the fun of "hero saving the beauty" and "sending charcoal in the snow."
Ye Shuying immediately understood, searching for information about the crew.
"The crew's filming progress is all normal."
"It's just… the fourth male lead in the drama, a supporting character with not many scenes, accidentally got injured a few days ago while hanging from a wire. He's currently hospitalized for recovery and temporarily unable to participate in filming."
"The director has interviewed several people for this role recently, but he doesn't seem very satisfied and has quite a few complaints."
Injured?
Fourth male lead?
When Lu Cheng heard this, a bold and mischievous idea quickly formed in his mind.
"Notify the director."
"I'll play this role."
"Ah?"
Even Ye Shuying, who had long been transformed by Lu Cheng into someone absolutely loyal and imperturbable, couldn't help but let out a short gasp of surprise when she heard Lu Cheng's decision!
"Young Master Lu, you… you want to personally act? This…"
Lu Cheng raised his eyes and glanced at her indifferently.
"What? Is there a problem?"
"No!" she immediately lowered her head and replied respectfully.
"Go arrange it."
"Remember, make sure to inform the director and producer, and tell them not to reveal my identity to the other actors. Keep it a secret!"
What he wanted to do was quietly integrate himself into her life… By the time this popular actress realized it, her heart would have already completely surrendered to him alone!
...The 'Sword Immortal Love' crew was currently enveloped in a tense atmosphere.
Director Director Wang was sitting behind the monitor, irritably scratching his already thinning hair, cursing at the young actors who had come for auditions!
"What is this garbage! Are you all wooden stakes? I told you to play an assassin, and you all act like zombies!"
"Can you act? If you can't, get out!"
Next to him, the popular young actress, also the second female lead of this drama, Mu Xing, was sitting on a rest chair, quietly reading her script.
Although she didn't speak, a hint of impatience and fatigue was evident in her beautiful eyes.
She was extremely serious about acting, even to the point of being harsh, and what she hated most was partnering with "flower vases" who had no acting skills and only dragged others down.
Now, the male actor she was supposed to have a scene with had just been injured a few days ago.
And those who came for auditions these past few days were all worse than the last.
This not only severely slowed down the entire crew's filming progress but also left her feeling mentally and physically exhausted.
Just then, the producer suddenly ran up to Director Wang with his phone, a fawning expression on his face, and whispered a few mysterious words in a low voice.
Director Wang's chubby face, which had been full of anger, instantly changed like a Sichuan opera mask after hearing it!
From anger, to shock, and then… to ecstasy and fear?
He suddenly stood up from his chair and, facing the still-stunned crew members, announced in an unprecedentedly passionate tone:
"Ahem! Don't just stand there! Attention, all departments!"
"You must concentrate; this next scene is very important!"
"The choice for the fourth male lead has been decided! He'll be here soon!"
"Mu Xing! Get ready! We'll shoot the next scene immediately! It's your scene with the assassin!"
...In the crew's makeup room.
Mu Xing was sitting in front of the mirror, letting the makeup artist touch up her makeup, preparing for this scene.
Although she didn't know who the director had chosen to be her scene partner.
But considering the director's strict casting standards, this person's acting skills shouldn't be too bad.
Just as she was pondering what kind of person her scene partner would be, the door to the makeup room was gently pushed open from the outside.
A tall and upright figure walked in.
He had already changed into his costume for the drama; he was precisely the fourth male lead she was acting with, an assassin in this scene.
A black night suit perfectly accentuated his golden ratio body, which could be described as flawless.
On his face, he wore a mysterious silver mask that covered most of his face, revealing only a pair of… deep eyes and a perfectly sculpted jawline.
Mu Xing subconsciously looked up, and through the mirror, the moment her gaze met his eyes!
Her heart skipped a beat, inexplicably.
This new actor… his aura is so strong!
The makeup artist immediately stepped forward, preparing to do the final styling for this mysterious "new actor."
He remained silent throughout.
He just sat there quietly, almost like a real assassin, with that cold, murderous aura about him…
"Are you ready? Are you ready?"
Director Director Wang personally walked over, his face beaming with unprecedented enthusiastic smiles, and said kindly to Mu Xing and this "masked assassin":
"The next scene is your big one!"
"The assassin's tracks are discovered by you, the female sword immortal, then a chase ensues, and finally, he escapes from your sword with all his might! Are you ready?"
Mu Xing took a deep breath, stood up from her chair, and nodded lightly at the mysterious man, as if greeting him.
The man also nodded slightly in response.
A playful smile slowly appeared on his face, hidden beneath the mask.