Although they were on bad terms privately, Xiang Yutang and Zhu Zhengchu were still very serious when acting together. She treated it as a job, while Zhu Zhengchu always liked to mix in personal feelings.
For example, he would specifically ask to act out the scenes after their characters got together in the story. And he would always pretend to make mistakes just before the scene was about to end, so they had to do it all over again.
Xiang Yutang saw through his little tricks clearly.
After all, when they were together before, she was so obsessed with Zhu Zhengchu that she often read news about him. Many directors praised his good acting skills and his ability to get into the character quickly. He rarely made mistakes. How could he make so many mistakes, more than ten times, and all at the same part?
If she said something about it, Zhu Zhengchu would look innocent and claim that the script was too difficult.
Xiang Yutang said impatiently, "If it's too difficult, then don't act."
"That's not okay. I have professional ethics. Since I've signed the contract, I have to see it through," Zhu Zhengchu lied shamelessly.
Xiang Yutang rolled her eyes. She knew he would say that.
The news that they had joined the filming crew spread quickly, and a large number of fans went crazy with excitement.
Zhu Zhengchu and Xiang Yutang were actually playing lovers this time, which made their former CP fans resurface. They dug out all the previous CP - related works. Coupled with Zhu Zhengchu hinting to the company to promote it, their CP super - topic on social media started to be established again.
Xiang Yutang was aware of his little tricks, but she was not in the mood to argue with him. She just wanted to finish the filming as soon as possible. Judging from Zhu Zhengchu's behavior, it seemed the filming wouldn't end for a year or two.
Zhu Zhengchu was a big star, and the director's team certainly wouldn't scold him. They could only let him do as he pleased.
Now every night, Zhu Zhengchu somehow got some delicious food and put it specifically by Xiang Yutang's window to tempt her. Xiang Yutang was so angry that she wanted to go out and punch him a couple of times every night.
When the official filming started, Zhu Zhengchu could use the excuse of acting to touch Xiang Yutang's hands and face. Xiang Yutang smiled on the surface but wanted to stab him in her heart.
They didn't film the scenes in order. Instead, they filmed several separate shots. Xiang Yutang wondered if the director's team did it on purpose. Every time there was a scene for Zhu Zhengchu and Xiang Yutang, there must also be a scene for Ying Zikui and Zhuo Ziyu, so that they had no chance to be alone together.
Fortunately, although Zhu Zhengchu would take the opportunity to touch her hands, he wouldn't really do anything too much. So Xiang Yutang could still tolerate it. During the filming, Xiang Yutang did feel Zhu Zhengchu's acting skills. It was easy for people to empathize with him and get drawn into the role with him.
Although she thought he was really good in her heart, she would never say it out loud. She always pretended to be disdainful.
"Great! Excellent! I thought it would be difficult to shoot this scene to the effect I wanted. You two are really amazing!" The director's team flattered them.
After Xiang Yutang responded politely, she made an excuse to go back and change clothes. The ancient - style costumes were cool, but it was too hot to wear them in this weather, especially with so many physical movements. At this moment, she felt sticky with sweat all over her body.
Zhu Zhengchu originally wanted to follow her, but the director still had something to say to him, so he had to stay.
After Xiang Yutang changed her clothes and walked out with the script in hand, she suddenly heard someone watching a video about Ultraman. She trotted towards the person. It was a staff member on - site, a gentle - looking guy wearing glasses. He was watching Ultraman at the moment. When he saw Xiang Yutang coming over, he felt a bit embarrassed and quickly turned off the video.
"Hey, don't turn it off!" Xiang Yutang stopped him.
"Which episode is this? I feel like I've never seen it before," Xiang Yutang asked curiously, sitting beside the guy. Unlike some other celebrities who acted like big shots, she was very approachable.
The glasses guy pushed his glasses. He felt a bit shy because Xiang Yutang was sitting beside him. A beautiful star was actually talking to him!
"This is from the big - screen movie. It just came out this month. Maybe you've been filming all the time, so you haven't seen it."
"Ah?! There's a big - screen movie? I didn't even know! What's it called? I'll search for it!" Xiang Yutang took out her phone.
"What are you doing?" Suddenly, Zhu Zhengchu's cold voice came from behind. He had come over after getting rid of the director. From afar, he saw Xiang Yutang talking to a man and seemed to be taking out her phone to add WeChat. He quickly walked over.
The glasses guy was startled and became nervous. What good luck he had today! Two big stars were talking to him!
Xiang Yutang was also a bit unhappy seeing Zhu Zhengchu's unfriendly look. What was he doing? He looked as if she had cheated on him. They were already broken up, but he still acted as if she had done something wrong to him. It was so strange.
Thinking this, Xiang Yutang deliberately looked at the glasses guy and said, "Let's add each other on WeChat. Then you can send it to me."
Hearing that they were going to add WeChat, Zhu Zhengchu was even more unhappy. He reached out his hand and dragged Xiang Yutang away. Xiang Yutang shouted unhappily, "What are you doing!"
The glasses guy looked at the two of them in disbelief. What was going on?
Zhu Zhengchu pulled Xiang Yutang into a room. Xiang Yutang shook off his hand and said, "You're crazy."
Zhu Zhengchu said jealously, "Why do you want to add him? Is he good - looking?"
"What does it matter to you whether I add him or not? Do I need your permission? How strange." Xiang Yutang turned around and wanted to go out, but was grabbed by Zhu Zhengchu.
"You said you'd give me a chance."
"Brother, I said we were making a bet. I'll give you a chance only if you win. Do you think you have any chance of winning now?"
Zhu Zhengchu pursed his lips. "Anyway, you're not allowed to add other people." If it was for work, it would be okay, but he would never allow this kind of possible flirting.
Xiang Yutang sneered. "Not allowed? Who do you think you are? My ex - boyfriend?"
There was a look of sadness in Zhu Zhengchu's eyes, and he didn't say a word.
Xiang Yutang felt annoyed seeing him like this. What was he doing? It seemed as if she was the one in the wrong.
"Zhu Zhengchu, please recognize clearly. There's no relationship between us anymore. Please don't interfere in my private life."
"Brother Zhu? Are you there? The director's team said there's still one more set of shots today. Are you available to film it?"
Just then, a stagehand came. Xiang Yutang shook off Zhu Zhengchu and pushed the door out. The stagehand saw Xiang Yutang walking out of Zhu Zhengchu's room. His expression was a bit strange. But in the entertainment circle, it was a small world. If there was really something between these two people, it wasn't his business. He smiled politely and said, "Sister Tang is here too. You also need to film this scene. Are you available?"
Xiang Yutang nodded. "Sure."
Zhu Zhengchu walked out and also nodded.