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Chapter 190 The Cool and Alluring Dancer

Lu Hengyan had just gotten off the plane and hadn't even had a chance to contact Shen Moci when he received a call from Director Wang.

"Hengyan, have you finished filming on your end?"

Lu Hengyan walked towards the van, holding his phone, his long, slender fingers gently stroking the edge of the screen.

His voice was still slightly hoarse from just getting off the plane, but it maintained its usual cool and aloof tone: "Director Wang, I just finished here."

"That's perfect! There's been a problem with the male lead for my new movie; the original actor had an accident at the last minute, and the production is stalled!"

Director Wang's voice came through the receiver, revealing an urgent sense of crisis.

"You're the first person I thought of. This character is complex, and I really don't trust anyone else to fill in! Could you come and save the day?"

Lu Hengyan paused beside the van, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of his phone, his cool brows furrowing slightly.

He had just finished an intensive filming trip abroad and wanted to take some time to see Shen Moci first, and then see the person he had chosen.

However, this unexpected invitation disrupted their plans.

However, Director Wang had shown him great kindness. When he first started out, it was Director Wang who overruled objections and cast him in his first breakout film.

He will always remember this kindness.

Lu Hengyan's voice softened slightly, and the cool tone lost some of its aloofness: "Director Wang, where is the filming location?"

Director Wang on the other end of the phone immediately breathed a sigh of relief, his voice filled with joy: "It's in a neighboring city! I'll send you the script right now."

Lu Hengyan gave a soft "hmm," hung up the phone, and said to his assistant, "Rebook the flight to the neighboring city, the sooner the better."

Ah Ci, let's wait until filming is finished before going.

The assistant responded quickly, his fingers flying across the screen.

"Brother Lu, the next flight departs in two hours, business class is already booked."

The assistant handed him the flight information, but Lu Hengyan raised his hand and rubbed his temples.

"Go and rest in the car. I'll wake you up when it's time."

Lu Hengyan nodded and bent down to get into the nanny van.

The leather seat sagged slightly with his weight as he leaned back, his fingertips tracing the script document sent by Director Wang.

The film tells the story of an emperor who pretends to be incompetent while secretly plotting to eliminate powerful ministers.

He is to portray this emperor who appears to be indulging in women but is actually scheming and plotting every step of the way.

After a quick glance, he had a better understanding of the situation.

Two hours later, the plane took off on time.

Lu Hengyan leaned against the porthole and closed his eyes to rest.

The three-hour flight ended, and the plane landed at a neighboring city airport.

He walked out of the airport discreetly and got into the car arranged by the film crew.

When I arrived at the film set, Director Wang was already waiting outside the lounge.

Upon seeing Lu Hengyan, she quickly went to greet him, her face filled with undisguised excitement.

"Hengyan, we've been waiting for you! We were counting on you to save the day!"

Lu Hengyan looked somewhat tired as he reached out and shook hands with him, his fingertips slightly cool. "Director Wang, you're too kind. It's just my duty."

"Hengyan, why don't you take a rest?"

Although Director Wang was anxious, he knew that the man had just crossed the ocean and was rushing to catch a flight, so he quickly said:

"You must be tired after landing. Go to the lounge and lie down for a while. We can discuss the script later. I've already asked the crew to order some light meals."

Lu Hengyan nodded slightly without refusing, as the journey of more than ten consecutive hours had indeed left him exhausted.

The next day, Lu Hengyan arrived on set on time.

His dark costume accentuated his broad shoulders and narrow waist, and his black hair was tied up high. The usual coldness between his brows was gone, replaced by a touch of imperial nobility and aloofness.

After the makeup artist finished outlining the last stroke of his eyebrows, he looked up at himself in the mirror, his fingertips lightly touching the exquisite cloud pattern embroidery on his collar, his eyes already subtly imbued with the composure of the character.

"Hengyan, today we'll film the scene of watching the dance in the Imperial Garden. You need to use flirting with the dancers to dispel Li Quan's suspicions."

The stage crew had already prepared the Imperial Garden scenery, with artificial hills, flowing springs, and roses in full bloom.

Warm light filtered through thin clouds and spilled onto the cushioned stage, creating a luxurious and languid atmosphere.

The actress playing the dancer stepped forward with delicate dance steps, her nervousness barely concealed as her flowing sleeves fluttered.

She stumbled as soon as she reached Lu Hengyan. Lu Hengyan frowned almost imperceptibly, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Cut! How did you jump like that?!" Director Wang's roar instantly echoed across the set.

The dancer's face paled, her knuckles turning white as she gripped her water sleeves, and she hurriedly bowed, "I'm so sorry, Director Wang, I... I was just too nervous..."

"Again!" Director Wang took a deep breath, suppressing his anxiety as he slapped the clap again.

The dancer regained her composure and stepped forward, but as soon as her eyes met Lu Hengyan's, she couldn't help but tremble. Her water sleeves swept across the prop vase with a soft "clang".

"Stop!" Director Wang slammed down the script, his face turning ashen.

"How can this film be shot? They can't even capture the basic emotions!"

The dancer's eyes were red-rimmed, and she stood there helplessly, instantly freezing the atmosphere on set.

After a few more attempts, her emotions stabilized somewhat, but her dance moves lost their charm.

Lu Hengyan sat upright on the throne, his fingertips casually stroking the jade thumb ring.

Impatience began to creep into his eyes, yet he maintained the languid demeanor of an emperor, uttering not a single harsh word.

Director Wang frowned deeply as he watched from behind the monitor, and angrily touched his thinning hair.

"This isn't a dancer meant to seduce the emperor; she's clearly a palace maid afraid of losing her head! Film something else first! The dancer role needs to be replaced!"

He gritted his teeth and gave the order, and the crew hurriedly directed the removal of the set, leaving only the soft clattering of props on set.

After finishing work, Director Wang paced anxiously in his room.

"This dancer needs to be 'soft yet alluring, alluring yet resilient,' captivating without being weak. Where in the city can you find someone who understands classical dance so well..."

Assistant director Jeremy Lin, who was standing nearby, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and said hesitantly, "If we're talking about someone who understands classical dance, I have someone in mind."

Director Wang leaned closer to him and excitedly said, "Tell me, tell me!"

Jeremy Lin got sprayed with spittle. He wiped his face and gave Director Wang a resentful look.

"My girlfriend's best friend is a top artist in the country! The way she flicks her sleeves is both graceful and powerful, and the hint of allure in her eyes is exactly what you're looking for: 'graceful yet alluring, alluring yet resilient'!"

He then took out his phone and played a video.

Director Wang's eyes lit up instantly, his fingers gripping the edge of his phone, and he even softened his breathing.

"It's her! It's her! She's the famous classical dance artist Liu Yunshu, isn't she!"

Director Wang slammed his hand on the table, his voice filled with the ecstatic joy of something lost and found.

"That figure, those eyes—she's practically tailor-made for this role! Jeremy Lin, hurry, whatever it takes, get her here!"

"They're currently touring in a neighboring city. I don't know if they'll agree, but I'll give it a try."

Jeremy Lin immediately took out his phone and dialed his girlfriend's number.

"Baby~ Is the show over?" The moment the call connected, Jeremy Lin's tone immediately softened.

Director Wang, standing to the side, shuddered, trying to suppress the goosebumps all over his body, but couldn't help but move even closer.

"Just finished? What's up? Missed me?" A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone, slightly panting after the performance.

Jeremy Lin's voice softened even more, and he said in a sweet, affectionate tone, "Yes~ Did you miss me, baby~"

Director Wang scoffed, gave him a jab, and gestured with his eyes for him to get down to business.

Jeremy Lin immediately dropped his coquettish tone and cleared his throat.

"Hey baby, could you ask Yun Shu if she could have a cameo role as a dancer in the movie? It's not a big role, but we really need someone with her classical dance skills."

He spoke quickly, his voice tinged with urgency, "Director Wang personally invited her; the terms are negotiable, but the key is that this role absolutely belongs to her!"

"Oh, so you said you missed me, but it turns out you came here for Yun Shu."

The woman's voice on the other end of the phone was somewhat teasing, but she wasn't too embarrassed. "Yun Shu is right next to me. I've put it on speakerphone. Go ahead and ask."

"Okay~ Thank you, baby~" Jeremy Lin quickly tried to appease him.

"Shuhao, what's up?" Liu Yunshu's voice came through the receiver, clear and gentle with a slight hoarseness from her performance.

"Yun Shu! I really need your help this time!"

Jeremy Lin raised his voice, his tone earnest.

"Director Wang's new film needs a dancer, and he's looking for that 'gentle yet alluring, alluring yet resilient' quality you have! The role isn't large, the pay is negotiable, but the key is, this role can't be done without you!"

A soft laugh came from Liu Yunshu on the phone: "Shuhao, don't flatter me too much. We're friends, I'm willing to help in an emergency, but I've never acted before, I'm afraid..."

Before she could finish speaking, Director Wang snatched the phone away, his voice urgent and sincere:

"Teacher Liu! I am Wang Jianguo! Please don't worry about your acting skills. The core of this role is 'dance.' Just stand there and you'll win! All we need to do is bring out the energy of dance. There aren't many lines. I will personally explain the scene to you."

Original Dancer: ⚆_⚆?

Fearing that Liu Yunshu would refuse, he added:

"Furthermore... this time the male lead is Lu Hengyan, who is extremely patient on set, so our on-screen chemistry will definitely be excellent!"

Lu Hengyan: ...

Original Dancer: ...

Liu Yunshu paused for two seconds on the other end of the phone, then responded with a smile.

"Since Director Wang has put it that way, I'll give it a try. My tour ends tomorrow anyway."