After I Transmigrated into the Novel, I made the Heroine Fall for Me - Chapter 66

“Alright, let’s switch to another pose and continue.”

In a photography studio the size of a basketball court, numerous staff members bustled back and forth. At the center of the white backdrop stood a woman.

She wore a crescent-white gown with wide sleeves, cinched at the waist by a vibrant red sash that accentuated her slender, almost delicate waistline.

Her ornate accessories shimmered like starlight under the lights, swaying gently with her movements.

Her long, jade-like fingers held a jade flute, bringing it to her lips as if playing a soul-stirring melody.

Her eyelashes lowered softly, her eyes half-closed, exuding an air of lazy elegance.

The photographer clicked the shutter excitedly, as if discovering countless treasures he couldn’t resist capturing.

“Switch to another pose, the iconic one from the script,” the photographer said, looking up and gesturing to the woman in front of the white backdrop, indicating the action he wanted.

“Help lift the hem of her dress, and get the fan ready. Keep the wind gentle. Adjust the lighting slightly, don’t aim it directly at the hair accessories.”

Following the photographer’s instructions, the crew moved into position, each attending to their assigned tasks.

The woman set down the jade flute and handed it to a staff member, then took a veil from them.

The delicate veil draped over her face didn’t hinder her breathing; instead, it added a touch of mystique.

In the storyline, there was a scene like this:

The woman, dressed in her crescent-white gown with wide sleeves, stood atop a high place, gazing down upon the crowd.

Her clear eyes held no trace of cloudiness; a single glance from her seemed to lay bare all of one’s secrets.

Yet, those very eyes held a detached gaze, as if nothing in the world truly captured her attention, even as her heart cared for all things.

The veil on her face fluttered in the wind, the beauty beneath it so striking it was unforgettable at first sight.

To enhance the elegance, the staff had chosen a more ornate veil pure white fabric etched with faint golden patterns, resembling butterflies poised to take flight, so lifelike they seemed almost real.

“Ready?” the photographer asked, signaling to the poised crew that they were about to begin.

As his words and gestures concluded, the camera sprang into action.

“Three.”

“Two.”

“One.”

“Action.”

The moment he spoke, the veil drifted down gracefully. The hem of her dress swayed gently in the breeze, like a playful child of the wind finally settling down.

“Click.”

The sound of the camera shutter echoed clearly in everyone’s ears.

“That’s a wrap. Thank you for your hard work, Teacher Fang Qingying.”

The photographer stopped his work and addressed the woman on the white backdrop.

Indeed, the woman in period costume shooting in the studio was Fang Qingying. She was here for the promotional photos of ‘Flower Palace Mistress,’ and in the afternoon, she would head straight to the set to begin filming.

Although ‘Flower Palace Mistress’ didn’t have many scenes, it would still take about half a month to complete the bulk of the shooting. If adjustments for other actors’ schedules or reshoots were needed, it could take even longer.

“Thank you, Photographer Chen,” Fang Qingying said as she handed the veil back to a staff member and stepped down.

Over twenty promotional photos had been taken, but only nine would actually be used arranged in a nine-square grid layout to make the most of them. If only one or two photos were needed, they wouldn’t have shot so many.

Xu Huanhuan, crouching to the side, let out a yawn, as if the wait had drained much of her energy.

Upon hearing the photographer announce the end of the shoot, Xu Huanhuan immediately perked up, with no trace of fatigue visible on her face.

“Teacher Fang, is the shoot over?” Xu Huanhuan bounced over to Fang Qingying’s side, calling out loudly.

But before she could get close, she was dazzled by the other’s stunning beauty. Xu Huanhuan instinctively struck a “Xishi holding her heart” pose, deeply moved.

Xu Huanhuan: Sob sob, it’s just too breathtaking.

She had never imagined that one day a character from her book would be so perfectly brought to life.

“Alright, did I keep you waiting long?” Fang Qingying said, noticing Xu Huanhuan suddenly stop in her tracks.

Aside from Gao Tian, the person accompanying her to the promotional photo shoot was none other than the original author and screenwriter of Su Yue Zhuan. On top of that, she was also Director Xu’s daughter, which came as a bit of a surprise to Fang Qingying.

Thinking about how this person, only in her twenties, already had several works adapted from books to screen, Fang Qingying silently felt a pang of envy her own manga had only just been released not long ago.

Whimper whimper, the gap between people is just too real.

Of course, Fang Qingying only entertained that thought for a moment, maintaining a faint smile on her face.

Shen Lixie had told her that no matter who she was dealing with, she should always wear a smile.

As the saying goes, you don’t hit a smiling face. The original owner’s arrogant and domineering personality was well-known throughout the industry, so she could only use this method to gradually change that perception.

She had initially thought that after taking on this drama, she might be very busy, but…

Fang Qingying, who had joined the crew that afternoon, spent three full days on set just watching others film.

Typically, for IP dramas adapted into TV series with many episodes, they would use A and B teams to shoot non-conflicting scenes simultaneously.

The scenes for the ‘Flower Palace Master’ character were scheduled later, and after Xu Huanhuan, the screenwriter, saw the promotional photos, she decided to add more scenes for the ‘Flower Palace Master.’

With these additions, the ‘Flower Palace Master’ character instantly rose from the fifth female lead to the third.

Su Yue Zhuan was a drama centered around a strong female lead, with intense rivalries among the female characters that were dazzling to watch.

Not only that, the book had a large number of shipper fans who paired various characters together, feeling that there was a distinctly sapphic vibe between certain roles.

But unfortunately, this was a romance TV drama.

Due to the changes in the character’s scenes, Fang Qingying spent three days watching others perform their scenes, and every day, Director Xu would keep her behind to assign “homework.”

However, this wasn’t without its benefits Fang Qingying clearly felt that her ability to empathize with her role had improved.

In short, aside from being a bit idle and working overtime every day, Fang Qingying felt that her gains were quite substantial.

“Teacher Fang, don’t be nervous. Your scene is up next,” Xu Huanhuan said softly, hugging a thick script as she slowly made her way over to Fang Qingying.

Transformed into the screenwriter, Xu Huanhuan had deliberately tied her hair into a high ponytail and wore a pair of thick non-prescription glasses. According to her, this added a sense of ceremony.

Whether she was nearsighted or not didn’t matter; what mattered was having that sense of ceremony.

Over the past few days, the crew had grown accustomed to Xu Huanhuan’s frequent appearances near Fang Qingying and were no longer startled by her seemingly elusive movements.

The makeup artist helping Fang Qingying touch up her makeup remained completely unfazed, focused on ensuring she looked her best for the shoot. This way, she would do justice to both herself and the character.

“I’m not nervous,” Fang Qingying said softly, barely moving to avoid disturbing the makeup artist’s touch-ups.

If she had to recall a time she was truly nervous, it would be during her book signing event that was real tension.

Even now, she could vividly remember the frantic pounding of her heart, as if she might collapse from sheer anxiety at any moment.

The first scene of ‘Palace Mistress Hua’ featured her descending from the sky in a sedan chair.

The two opposing factions were locked in a fierce battle, nearly destroying all the flowers and plants on the mountain peak, which prompted ‘Palace Mistress Hua’ to make her appearance.

At this point in the story, the male and female leads were still in a stage of ambiguous affection. The male lead was injured and needed a specific medicinal ingredient.

Only one person possessed this ingredient.

‘Palace Mistress Hua’ was the one who held that crucial remedy.

“Xiao Fang, come over. I’ll explain the scene to all of you,” Director Xu called out from behind the monitor, waving over the male and female leads along with Fang Qingying.

In this drama, Director Xu had mostly cast newcomers, which meant there was very little scheming or backstabbing on set.

Fang Qingying was actually the most established star in the entire crew, which gave a clear indication of how many newcomers were in the cast.

Three days prior, the romantic drama in which Fang Qingying played the third female lead had aired, followed by the release of the official character stills for “The Legend of Su Yue.”

This pushed Fang Qingying a step further away from being an unknown eighteen-tier celebrity, now barely considered a third-tier star largely due to her status as the eldest daughter of the Fang family.

Her social media followers surged dramatically, much to Gao Tian’s delight.

@Official Account of “The Legend of Su Yue”: The ‘Palace Mistress Hua’ you’ve all been waiting for is here, [Image] [Image] @Xiao Huan Huan Who Writes, @Fang Qingying.

Wow, she truly lives up to being the woman who dominates half the entertainment industry in terms of looks. Even if her acting isn’t great, I’m sold just for her beauty!

Where did you crawl out from, caveman? Our Yingying’s acting has improved a lot! Check out [link] to see her urban romance drama. Even though she played a supporting role, her acting was really good!

Sis, I just watched the scene where Yingying appeared, and I’m dying to give spoilers!

Want to jump into the ship? The fox-borrowing-tiger’s-ferocity young lady vs. the workplace black-hearted lotus?

I’m so moved. Finally, we’re not seeing Yingying in a negative light.

This comment captured the bittersweet feelings of countless Fang Qingying fans.

While others could do anything without being criticized, Fang Qingying had been labeled a “vase” (all looks, no talent) from her debut, attracting endless negativity.

Fang Qingying truly lived up to her title as the Queen of Scandals. Whenever news about her surfaced, she would dominate the top ten trending searches.

#Will Fang Qingying Ruin the Original Work by Playing ‘Palace Mistress Hua’?#

#Fang Qingying’s Acting Has Improved!#

#Fang Qingying Entered “The Legend of Su Yue” Crew Through Connections Again!#

#Fang Qingying Finally Isn’t Being Criticized for Once!#

Gao Tian was scrolling through her phone with great enthusiasm when her hand slipped, and she clicked into the comment about the “ship.” Opening it, she found a flood of fangirl screams.

She clicked into the user’s profile page, where the top post featured a comic-style illustration of Fang Qingying being cornered by Gu Shengxiao, looking shy and flustered.

Not only that, but there was also accompanying fanfiction below.

The story depicted the fox-borrowing-tiger’s-ferocity young lady being teased relentlessly by the workplace black-hearted lotus, leaving readers thoroughly entertained.

Fanfiction, fan art Gao Tian even stumbled upon edited clips of this pairing from the drama.

It wasn’t long, just about three or four minutes. Gao Tian glanced up at Fang Qingying, who was still filming, and thought it wouldn’t matter if she took a look.

A three-to-four-minute edit not exactly long, but certainly not short either.

After watching it, Gao Tian looked completely lost in thought.

If she hadn’t been on set witnessing the filming process, she would have sworn this was a romance drama without a male lead!

It felt like a movie with three characters, but only two ever appeared on screen.

So real.

“What are you watching, Tiantian?” Xu Huanhuan asked curiously as she walked over and sat beside her.

Gao Tian shared it openly, “Take a look!”

The two leaned in close, almost whispering to each other.

Suddenly, a commotion made Gao Tian look up.

“Oh crap, I’m done for!”

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