Transmigrated as a Cannon Fodder Alpha in a Scum Alpha Novel (GL) - Chapter 15
After the pleasantries concluded, seeing that there was still time, Qi Yuan proactively suggested taking the two to familiarize themselves with the set.
Her original words were that there were only a few days left until official filming began, so familiarizing themselves now would make it easier to start shooting directly. Only then did Fu Suihan realize that even the male second lead, who Jiang Wu had auditioned for, had already been cast at the very beginning of the project.
The audition was just a formality.
Staring blankly at the rapidly passing scenery outside the window, she thought, No wonder Song Shixue said this was a bad film.
Both the second female lead and the second male lead were “connected.” It would be a miracle if the film turned out well.
Fu Suihan glanced at the empty seat beside her, which should have been Song Shixue’s. But before getting into the car, Song Shixue had been called aside by Qi Yuan with a strange expression.
After only a few seconds of eye contact, Song Shixue found an excuse and got into the same car as Qi Yuan.
Fu Suihan couldn’t read minds and couldn’t tell what Song Shixue was thinking. At this moment, all she could do was slightly lower her eyes and look at her arm, as if the Omega’s warmth still lingered there.
In the other car.
Song Shixue had only briefly described half of the “truth,” and Qi Yuan couldn’t help but laugh. But under Song Shixue’s indifferent gaze, she forced herself to hold back, nodding as if seriously: “So, you still have to rely on me not to expose your disguise.”
“Yes, that’s fine.”
Qi Yuan raised an eyebrow, about to press further, but Song Shixue glanced out the window, her tone filled with emotion: “But then, she’ll get angry with me. And if she gets angry with me, I’ll probably be in unbearable pain and won’t be able to film—”
And if she couldn’t film, she wouldn’t get paid, meaning Qi Yuan’s next film, and the one after that, would also fall through.
Qi Yuan stared at her for two seconds, then looked at her leg, and her expression suddenly changed: “…Movie Queen Song, how did your leg get injured?!”
••••
Due to “For the Emperor” being mostly a court drama, the filming location was chosen at a famous ancient costume recording site. It was a holiday, and the crowds were bustling. The streets were filled with internet celebrities and tourists checking in, as well as a few extras who couldn’t get on the crew’s vehicle, waiting for a ride under the scorching sun while still in costume.
Shortly after getting off the car, Qi Yuan found an excuse and left, leaving only the crew member who had previously greeted them.
The position for pushing Song Shixue’s wheelchair was now empty. Fu Suihan inwardly thought she shouldn’t have any more physical contact with Song Shixue to avoid getting flustered, yet physically, she instinctively and willingly took over.
The Beta, who had been about to volunteer: “…”
Song Shixue had originally intended to send the crew member away and “tour the park” alone with Fu Suihan, but then she changed her mind, clasping her hands together, looking perfectly ready to witness something.
The crew member: “…”
The crew member had been in the industry for over a decade and was very unaccustomed to suddenly becoming a tour guide. The group walked through pavilions and waterside structures, from “inside the palace” to “outside the palace.” Since most of the buildings had prototypes, he even eloquently quoted a few ancient texts.
Fu Suihan had never been to a film set, but she was no stranger to pavilions and towers. She lost interest internally, but her expression remained as indifferent as ever.
The crew member, however, interpreted this as Fu Suihan not understanding—
After all, when Fu Suihan was universally criticized online, her transcript showing 100 in seven subjects was a popular sensation for months.
The crew member tried to explain in detail, but being a half-baked scholar, he stammered and omitted words. In the end, it was Song Shixue, who had been very quiet throughout, as if she were genuinely a tourist, who took over the conversation.
She had attended a prestigious school before entering the entertainment industry, and she explained the story clearly in a few sentences. The Beta unconsciously began to praise her, but saw that the woman was only waiting for Fu Suihan’s reaction.
A few seconds later, the female Alpha expressed blankly: “You’re really amazing.”
Her face was still expressionless when she spoke, as if even colder than before. The Beta couldn’t see sincerity on her face, only felt coldness.
Song Shixue, however, seemed to enjoy this coldness immensely, stating proudly, “Just common knowledge, nothing difficult.”
Fu Suihan nodded and asked, “Do we need to go anywhere else?”
Song Shixue said, “The Imperial Garden, perhaps. Aren’t you supposed to perform a crying scene there? Get a feel for the atmos—”
Before she could finish “atmosphere,” Fu Suihan had already silently turned the wheelchair in a different direction.
The Beta, who had just snapped out of this strange interaction and found himself left behind: …
He couldn’t stay in this entertainment industry for another day.
Fu Suihan hadn’t been interested before, mostly because a stranger had been talking constantly. But when she was alone with Song Shixue, that sense of detachment faded a lot.
Even though she still wasn’t used to the occasional gentle gaze from Song Shixue.
But being by Song Shixue’s side, Fu Suihan felt an unprecedented comfort.
It wasn’t until sunset that a call from Qi Yuan ended this “warm moment.”
She left the address of a restaurant, saying through gritted teeth that it was a crew dinner, as if she had just endured something infuriating.
Fu Suihan hadn’t even met all the crew members and didn’t understand these matters. Song Shixue, however, understood the connections, but with outsiders present, she only typed a few explanations. It was simply the investors causing trouble again, forcing a lover who completely didn’t fit the male lead’s character to play the male lead.
Fu Suihan saw it but didn’t pay it any mind. After all, if she were to really count, even her getting the role was problematic.
Doesn’t fit the character? She hadn’t noticed any similarities between herself and Shen Miaomiao. No matter how exaggerated others were, they probably couldn’t be more exaggerated than her.
Until Fu Suihan pushed open the private room door for Song Shixue.
The chandelier, embedded with sparkling diamonds, reflected dazzling light. A man in a formal suit sat calmly in the light, toasting Qi Yuan amidst the producer’s awkward laughter.
He was clearly wearing a formal suit, but because of his youthful appearance and ordinary head-to-body ratio, he somehow made the high-end custom suit look like sackcloth.
The male lead in the original drama was far-sighted and had the demeanor of a great general. Fu Suihan rarely looked at a stranger for more than three seconds, and only then did she understand that Song Shixue had been polite in her description.
Suddenly hearing movement, the man chuckled: “It must be Miss Chi. Haven’t congratulated Miss Chi yet—”
The next second, the man’s voice stopped.
“How… it’s not Miss Chi?”
The man’s gaze shifted from surprise to disgust in an instant.
The system’s introduction appeared before Fu Suihan’s eyes—[Liu Yuanti, 24 years old, Beta, plays Shen Chicheng, the male lead of “For the Emperor.” One of the hottest traffic stars of the moment. His sponsor is Yan Jing of Yanyun Real Estate.]
Fu Suihan was working overtime, checking the character’s role in the original work. This scene, however, looked to outsiders as if she had been rendered speechless and lowered her head.
A flicker of annoyance crossed Song Shixue’s eyes. She looked coldly at Liu Yuanti: “Why Miss Chi?”
Liu Yuanti then noticed Song Shixue beside her.
Those who reached this level were all sharp. Although he didn’t immediately grasp the full picture, he quickly raised his wine glass: “Senior Song, I didn’t mean that, it was a slip of the tongue. How about I penalize myself—”
“Penalize yourself?” Song Shixue sneered, her lips curling. “I’ve only heard of penalty drinks for being late.”
Speaking of “alcohol,” it was one of Song Shixue’s few known taboos. It was said that when she first became famous, she was challenged with alcohol at a dinner party. She retaliated on the spot, and that person’s fate was miserable. From then on, no one dared to discuss “alcohol” with her at dinner parties, and it was also from then that rumors about Song Shixue’s prominent family background truly spread.
Liu Yuanti hadn’t expected Song Shixue to push him to this point in just a few words. He immediately looked to the producer for help—
“…” Before the producer could speak, Qi Yuan slowly began, “Don’t be like that, Yuanti. He was just joking with you. Before you arrived, he told me he especially liked your first drama, saying you played the girl from the mountains with great resilience, which deeply moved him.”
Previously, with Song Shixue absent, Liu Yuanti naturally only flattered Qi Yuan, but she had always been unenthusiastic. Although he didn’t understand why she would suddenly speak up for him, Liu Yuanti gratefully climbed the ladder, quickly saying, “Yes, Senior Song, I—”
“That’s truly rare,” Song Shixue said, covering her lips with a laugh. “In ten years since my debut, this is the first time someone has confused my first drama with a drama that hasn’t even been released yet. Mr. Liu, you’re quite a devoted fan.”
Her tone showed no discernible fluctuation. Liu Yuanti initially thought he had gotten away with it, but as Song Shixue continued, his face grew paler. He looked down, and the female Omega also covered her mouth, chuckling, “Oh dear, I misremembered. Shixue doesn’t mind, so you wouldn’t mind either, would you, Yuanti?”
Only then did Liu Yuanti realize he had been played by Qi Yuan.
In the silence of the room, Liu Yuanti chose to “endure.” But his acting was truly terrible; his face was contorted in a grotesque way that even the producer could immediately see through.
Seconds later, a chuckle broke the silence.
He glared fiercely and saw that the producer and the crew member were also covering their mouths.
Liu Yuanti gnashed his teeth: “What are you laughing at?”
“I apologize,” the producer knew he couldn’t offend him. He pinched his arm, forcing himself to hold back. “I just… remembered something happy.”
Author’s Notes:
Small Theater:
Fu Suihan, coming back to her senses to find everyone covering their mouths: ?
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