A-List Actress: Paper Marriage but Pampering Billionaire

Chapter 886: Chapter 886: Uncertainty

Knowing the gap between herself and Xiang Lanqiu, Mu Yan dared not be careless.

She stayed close to Director Wu, her gaze fixed on the monitor. Indeed, Xiang Lanqiu’s performance this time was more seasoned than last time, worthy of an actress who has won an award.

This take was done in one go, Director Wu shouted: ”Prepare for the next one.”

Mu Yan snapped back to reality, prepared to step back, and saw Wu Huai turn around to ask her, ”Feeling a sense of crisis?”

She nodded honestly, ”I’m far behind Senior Sister Xiang, Director, do you regret inviting me to act in this film?”

Wu Huai looked at her serious demeanor and laughed.

”The contract is signed; if I regretted it, would you give me a chance to breach it?” Wu Huai laughed.

Mu Yan furrowed her brow, ”If you really want to talk about it, I...”

”I don’t think that.” Wu Huai interrupted her, the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a serious expression.

”She has her strengths, and you have yours; no actor, no matter how successful, is suitable for every role,”

Mu Yan felt like she understood something and tentatively asked: ”So what do you think my strength is, Director?”

”Youth!” Wu Huai said succinctly. Hearing footsteps approaching, he said no more and turned to discuss the plot with Xiang Lanqiu.

Mu Yan frowned slightly, youth...

Compared with Senior Sister, is this her only advantage left?

A sudden chill crept over her heart... for the first time, she felt a bit uncertain about her abilities.

Xiang Lanqiu looked over, noticing her furrowed brows deep in thought, eyes flickering, ”Mu Yan, what’s wrong?”

Mu Yan snapped back, looked at her and shook her head, ”Nothing, Senior Sister, you acted really well.”

Her words came from the heart.

”Thank you.” Xiang Lanqiu nodded slightly, bowed her head to discuss the upcoming shoot with Director Wu.

Mu Yan found two stools, gave one to Xiang Lanqiu, and sat beside her to listen to them talk about the scene.

It wasn’t like no director had ever explained a scene to her before, but she could never achieve the level of having personal insight and opinion like Xiang Lanqiu, who could earn the director’s admiration.

After discussing the scene, Director Wu went to instruct others, leaving Mu Yan and Xiang Lanqiu.

Xiang Lanqiu saw her distracted demeanor and asked: ”What’s wrong, feeling bored?”

”Of course not,” Mu Yan hurriedly said, ”I’m just thinking about how Senior Sister manages to act so well.”

Xiang Lanqiu smiled at her, ”Have you figured out why?”

Mu Yan shook her head; acting can either be improved through diligence or rely on innate talent.

Which category Xiang Lanqiu falls into, she really didn’t know.

”Then take your time thinking.” Yin Manqing left after saying this.

Mu Yan watched her back, let out a soft breath, and closed her eyes.

Xiang Lanqiu walked over to Director Wu to listen to him instruct others.

She suddenly asked: ”Why did Director Wu choose Mu Yan as the female lead?”

After giving his instructions, Director Wu looked at Xiang Lanqiu and laughed: ”Why, questioning my judgment?”

”Not really, Mu Yan is very talented,” Xiang Lanqiu laughed.

Director Wu shook his head, ”Acting isn’t just about talent.”

”You mean...”

”Success doesn’t happen overnight. Even the best actors need to be polished before they become famous.”

Xiang Lanqiu’s expression changed slightly; Director Wu really has high hopes for Mu Yan.

”You’re right.”

Wu Huai smiled: ”I was initially worried Mu Yan wouldn’t be able to grow. With you joining, I’m at ease.”

Xiang Lanqiu suppressed her surprise, raised an eyebrow, ”Director Wu wants me to become a stepping stone for Mu Yan, that’s not easy.”

”’Stepping stone’ seems a bit strong; actors achieve mutual success.”

Xiang Lanqiu smiled without speaking, her mood a bit gloomy.