However, Director Li and the others were old hands, and they quickly noticed that Ruan Mianmian’s attitude toward Su Qianxun was unusual.
Rather than simply caring for a newcomer, it was more akin to reverence.
For a moment, their curiosity about Su Qianxun’s identity increased.
Although Lin Yihan felt displeasure at Su Qianxun becoming the focus at the dining table, she was not foolish.
If these three big shots in the industry were so courteous to someone, it wasn’t the time for her to act rashly and offend anyone.
Thus, Lin Yihan, despite her dissatisfaction, did not show it.
As a result, the meal went pleasantly for everyone.
After dinner, Ruan Mianmian said, "We start shooting tomorrow. Everyone should go home and get some early sleep tonight. After we wrap up, I’ll treat you all to a meal, and we’re definitely drinking till we drop!"
Director Li and the others nodded in agreement.
"Emperor Ming" was a billion-dollar mega production, and they couldn’t afford any mistakes due to drunkenness.
After Su Qianxun and Ruan Mianmian left, Lin Yihan couldn’t help but approach Director Li and asked, "Director Li, who is Su Qianxun? She seems to have an extraordinary presence."
Hearing this, Yi Hui and Wang Qin also turned their attention to Director Li.
Director Li then waved his hand and said, "You’re asking me, but I’m not sure myself. Alright, everyone go back and prepare well for tomorrow’s scenes, especially Wang Qin. Although Ruan Mianmian guarantees her performance, she is still a newcomer. If she gets nervous tomorrow, remember to help her get into character."
Seeing Director Li personally instruct Wang Qin to help Su Qianxun get into character, Lin Yihan clenched her fists tightly.
At that moment, Wang Qin simply nodded and said, "Understood."
Su Qianxun was roused from bed by Ruan Mianmian before dawn.
Although Su Qianxun was in good spirits, getting up so early still took her by surprise, "Do all actors have to get up this early?"
Ruan Mianmian looked at her helplessly and said, "Yes, you need to go make up and then change into your costume. It’s a whole series of tasks, and they take a lot of time."
Period dramas were not like modern dramas; merely preparing the costumes and makeup took a great deal of time.
Su Qianxun nodded in understanding.
When she arrived at the set, the other main actors were already there.
As for Sun Xiaowen... since she had injured her throat and her scenes were not crucial, she had not yet joined the crew.
Seeing everyone busy, Su Qianxun slightly narrowed her eyes and then followed Ruan Mianmian to her makeup room.
Others, seeing a newcomer like Su Qianxun owning a private makeup room just like Yi Hui and Wang Qin, had their gazes shift.
Who was this person? Such grandeur!
Su Qianxun didn’t care how others viewed her.
Once in the makeup room, Ruan Mianmian said to the makeup artist who had come from Yuanhang Entertainment, "It’s getting late, start doing Su Qianxun’s makeup."
The makeup artist, named Li Man, nodded.
She picked up brushes and various bottles and began to apply makeup to Su Qianxun’s face.
Su Qianxun, not her first time being made up, felt relatively comfortable. She even took out her phone and sent a text message to Huo Tianzun.
After Su’s makeup and wig were done, the day had already broken.
At eight in the morning, an auspicious time, Director Li and the crew held a brief ceremony and announced the official start of shooting "Emperor Ming."
The beginning of such a project always emphasized a good start, as if this could ensure the smooth filming of the subsequent scenes.
Therefore, the first scene was naturally between the male and female leads.
Lin Yihan’s face was very suitable for period costumes, and Yi Hui also had the charismatic look with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. The two of them in period costume indeed looked like a compelling couple.
Both being skilled actors, Director Li was reassured.