Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 448: Chapter 445: Movie Queen 12

This is why everyone in the crew, including He Bin, readily isolates Ning Shuangshuang following Meng Simin’s lead.

If it were any other crew, it might not matter, but Fang Jian’s crew has always relied on acting talent to speak, and the atmosphere is consistently the best. Fang Jian doesn’t allow actors to engage in unspoken rules. As a result, Ning Shuangshuang, who hasn’t proven herself through her acting skills, naturally isn’t well received.

However, this situation completely changed after Ning Shuangshuang and He Bin clashed in a whirlwind of acting. Ning Shuangshuang’s demonic acting skills dispelled all previous speculation, and now everyone believes Fang Jian has utterly lucked out by discovering a precious treasure!

Anyone who watches Ning Shuangshuang’s acting will have no doubt that the ironclad rule of characters being famous while the actors remain obscure, associated with Qin Shuangshuang, will be broken. A true actor who will bring the legendary female general to life on the screen is about to emerge, and Qin Shuangshuang’s popularity is foresen!

In the days following, after Ning Shuangshuang once again delivered a few exhilarating performances and solidified her position in the crew through talent, more than half of those who had targeted her suddenly turned away.

It’s always the same; people with abilities despise those lacking skill who cheat, yet they will also appreciate those with true talent.

Now that Ning Shuangshuang has proven herself, these individuals enthusiastically engage with her. Ning Shuangshuang has changed her habit of speaking without restraint and can converse with anyone. In particular, He Bin, who has performed alongside Ning Shuangshuang in several scenes, greatly appreciates this junior who can compete with him.

On this day, after filming, He Bin approached and placed a brotherly hand on Ning Shuangshuang’s shoulder, inviting her to dinner that night.

He Bin’s attitude towards Ning Shuangshuang mainly stems from her acting too much like a man lately. Her actions are swift, not inferior to any man; she can lift twenty to thirty kilograms single-handedly and especially cares for the female staff on logistics, often helping with heavy items the other women struggle with.

Even her formerly striking appearance has taken on a heroic vigor because Ning Shuangshuang needs to remain in character as Qin Shuangshuang, presenting an androgynous charm at first glance! Coupled with Ning Shuangshuang’s behavior, everyone in the crew regards her as a man.

Ning Shuangshuang doesn’t mind; after all, the ”tomboy” image is currently popular, and she doesn’t want to endure the exhaustion of pretending to be a dainty woman, which contradicts her nature.

He Bin’s intention to treat is mainly because Fang Jian had matters to attend to that night. With the director absent, naturally, filming can’t proceed, offering everyone a rare evening off. He Bin took the initiative, planning to gather a few good acquaintances for dinner and conversation to strengthen bonds!

By inviting Ning Shuangshuang to this gathering, it acknowledges her inclusion into a particular inner circle, an opportunity Ning Shuangshuang won’t miss, promptly accepting.

Observing He Bin’s warm attitude towards Ning Shuangshuang, Meng Simin’s face in the near distance turned dark. She intended to keep everyone isolating Ning Shuangshuang, thus spreading rumors that Ning Shuangshuang joined the crew through improper means.

Rumors are the toughest to eliminate. Meng Simin understood that because Fang Jian’s crew never engaged in unspoken rules, if such a thing actually happened, everyone would ostracize Ning Shuangshuang. Indeed, events unfolded exactly as Meng Simin expected.

Meng Simin believed that once these rumors spread, many would believe them, and Ning Shuangshuang couldn’t argue against them. Even if her acting was excellent, the preconceived notion would make people instinctively dismiss her skills.

Furthermore, acting talent is an intangible thing, hard to evaluate correctly. Unless one’s skills are overwhelming, it’s tough for people to discern quality. Meng Simin thought Ning Shuangshuang’s talent wasn’t good enough to cleanse the rumors.

But who knew Ning Shuangshuang’s acting was indeed good enough to wash away the rumors! Witnessing previously hostile individuals now uniformly acknowledging Ning Shuangshuang, especially He Bin, the crew’s leading man, expressing clear admiration, made the jealousy in Meng Simin’s heart unbearable, as if ants were gnawing at it!

He Bin is a seasoned actor, nominated for best actor several times, possessing substantial connections and resources in the industry, and being talented himself. If He Bin wants to mentor a junior, he could elevate someone to popularity in no time!

Since joining the crew, Meng Simin has been subtly trying to approach He Bin because He Bin worked his way up with talent and skill, inevitably encountering unfair situations, leading him to detest such manipulative affairs.

Because of this, despite her best efforts to get close to He Bin, Meng Simin never dared to take big actions, fearing he would perceive her as cunning.

Who would have thought she exhausted all means yet couldn’t make He Bin look at her differently, while newcomer Ning Shuangshuang won He Bin’s favor merely through several encounters in scenes? This made Meng Simin even more hateful of Ning Shuangshuang.

Seeing how Ning Shuangshuang is mixing well within the crew, from logistics to the acting stars, most praise her talent and character, Meng Simin grinds her teeth in jealousy!

She is supposed to be the leading lady; this recognition should belong to her. Yet everyone seems blind, failing to notice her, favoring an unknown rookie actress simply because she is director Fang Jian’s pick!

Meng Simin stood in the shadows, watching Ning Shuangshuang interact with the staff while leaving with He Bin, gritting her teeth, then pulling aside her assistant and whispering a few words in the assistant’s ear before replacing her expression with a smile and leaving in He Bin and Ning Shuangshuang’s direction.

However, Meng Simin’s assistant did not follow; instead, after Meng Simin departed, they turned and walked in the opposite direction.

Because filming resumes the next day, the gathering was limited to drinks but no alcohol, and the food lacked spicy seasonings, as standing close to someone during filming means spicy breath could be embarrassing.

The primary purpose of the gathering was discussion, not dining, so more people were talking, and few focused on the food. Although Ning Shuangshuang didn’t mind the isolation, it didn’t mean she would stay aloof when better interactions were possible.

After this meal, Ning Shuangshuang gained a few new friends. Although the friendships were somewhat superficial without guarantees, they were far better than the previous unified ostracism, improving relations immeasurably.