lovenovelstory Chapter 81 A Threesome? That's acceptable!
Chapter 81 A Threesome? That's acceptable!
Tian Xiwei opened the door, and Zhang Ruonan walked in.
The two girls paused for a moment when they met, then smiled at the same time.
"Sister Ruonan, you look so elegant in this nightgown!" Tian Xiwei said, holding Zhang Ruonan's hand, her eyes crinkling into crescents.
"The off-white color with little hearts is soft and sweet, like a little princess from a fairy tale."
"No way, your pink cartoon pajamas are so cute! They make your skin look especially fair, and you look as sweet as a peach," Zhang Ruonan said modestly, blushing slightly.
"Sister Ruonan, you're so good at praising me." Tian Xiwei was a little embarrassed by the praise, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
The two girls stood at the doorway, praising each other.
Lin Yu's lips twitched involuntarily as he watched this scene.
Mutual praise among women
He'll never understand.
They're just pajamas, what's so great about them?
Zhang Ruonan's gaze inadvertently swept over Tian Xiwei's chest, then she looked down at herself.
Tian Xiwei was wearing loose pink pajamas; although the fabric was soft, it couldn't hide the full curves of her chest.
It wasn't exaggeratedly large, but just right, rounded and perky, stretching the fabric of the pajamas into soft curves.
And what about yourself?
Zhang Ruonan glanced down at her neckline.
The pajamas clung to the surface, smooth and even, like a flat grassland.
She sighed helplessly to herself.
Maybe this is just how we are.
"Sister Ruonan, come in and sit down!" Tian Xiwei took Zhang Ruonan's hand and led her to the bedside.
Two girls sat cross-legged on the bed, facing each other, with half a meter between them.
Tian Xiwei was wearing a light pink cartoon pajama set. The loose fit did not hide her neat and graceful figure, and her exquisite curves were faintly revealed.
The pajamas had a wide neckline, which slipped down slightly, revealing a small patch of fair skin. The soft lines were faintly visible, adding a touch of sweet ambiguity.
Zhang Ruonan wore a beige soft nightgown printed with light yellow hearts, with delicate lace trim at the neckline, loosely hanging on her shoulders.
The pajamas were loose-fitting, but they didn't accentuate her slender figure.
It only made her shoulder line appear even thinner and softer.
Her neckline was slightly open, revealing not a voluptuous figure, but a smooth, fair expanse of skin.
Her clean and refreshing appearance actually gives off a pure and youthful vibe.
Two girls sat on the bed, one sweet and voluptuous, the other innocent and delicate, creating a stark contrast.
Lin Yu moved a chair and sat opposite the two of them, about a meter away from the bed.
This distance is safe; it's neither too far to interfere with communication nor too close to cause misunderstandings.
"Brother Lin Yu, please explain your understanding of Yi Yao and Tang Xiaomi's roles in this scene!" Tian Xiwei couldn't wait any longer, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Yu, her body leaning forward unconsciously.
As she leaned forward, the loose neckline of her pajamas slipped down.
Lin Yu's gaze accidentally swept over it, and he quickly looked away.
Goodness, that curve is a bit too much.
He took a deep breath and focused his attention on the script.
"Okay, let me start with the character Yi Yao." Lin Yu opened the script and cleared his throat.
"This scene takes place after Yi Yao witnesses Tang Xiaomi being bullied. Before this, Yi Yao had always been the one being bullied, and she never imagined that Tang Xiaomi, the one who bullied her, had also climbed out of the mire of being bullied."
"So when she saw Tang Xiaomi huddled in the corner, being slapped and having her hair pulled by several girls, her feelings were very complicated."
"The first layer is shock. She never expected that Tang Xiaomi would have this day."
"The second reason is to vent my anger. You bullied me, didn't you? So you've finally met your match."
"The third layer is sorrow. She suddenly realized that everyone is the same, struggling in this quagmire, except that some people choose to bully those weaker than themselves to protect themselves."
"Therefore, when Yi Yao looks at Tang Xiaomi, her eyes shouldn't only show indifference and disgust. She should feel sympathy, helplessness, and a sense of sorrow, like 'we are both in the same boat'."
Lin Yu paused for a moment and looked at Tian Xiwei.
"So when you're acting this scene, you can't just portray Yi Yao's toughness. On the surface, she's tough, like she's not afraid of your threats, but there should be complex emotions in her eyes. She's not fighting against Tang Xiaomi; she's fighting against her own inner fears."
Tian Xiwei listened intently and nodded vigorously.
"I understand! Brother Lin Yu!"
Just then, a prompt appeared in her mind.
[The host received guidance from Lin Yu on Yi Yao's role understanding; role understanding +1]
Tian Xiwei smiled, feeling secretly pleased.
Lin Yu then looked at Zhang Ruonan.
"Next, let's talk about Tang Xiaomi."
Zhang Ruonan immediately sat up straight and looked at Lin Yu with a serious expression.
She sat very upright, her back ramrod straight.
With his hands on his knees, he looked like a good student listening attentively in class.
After all, she was inferior to those with formal training.
Moreover, she initially thought that Lin Yu's understanding of the character was at most slightly better than hers.
However, based on his understanding of the character Yi Yao just now, it's far superior to hers.
This is not even on the same level.
"Tang Xiaomi is the most complex character in the entire film." Lin Yu's voice was unhurried, as if he were telling a story.
"She wasn't born bad. When she first transferred to our school, she was a sweet, lovely, kind-hearted girl. She wanted to make friends and fit in, but no one appreciated it. Her classmates mocked her accent, disliked her clothes, and ostracized her."
"She was bullied. That experience left a deep scar on her, and she was afraid to go back to that state, so she chose the simplest way to bully others to protect herself."
"She didn't want Yi Yao to tell anyone because she was afraid. She was afraid Yi Yao would tell on her, afraid that the position she had worked so hard to build would collapse, and afraid that she would become the one who was bullied again."
"But her attitude towards Yi Yao was contradictory. On the one hand, she was jealous of Yi Yao because Yi Yao had Qi Ming protecting her and someone caring about her, while she had nothing. On the other hand, she saw her past self in Yi Yao. That self who was bullied, helpless, and desperate."
"So she hates Yi Yao, but she can't help wanting to get close to Yi Yao. She threatens Yi Yao, but there's an inexplicable dependence and envy hidden in her eyes."
After Lin Yu finished speaking, he looked at Zhang Ruonan.
"So when you're acting this part, you can't just portray Tang Xiaomi as bad. You have to portray her fear, her inner conflict, and her vulnerability. She's not a demon; she's just a child who's been hurt and doesn't know how to heal."
Zhang Ruonan blinked, going over Lin Yu's words in her mind.
Suddenly, she felt as if she had truly grasped the core of the character Tang Xiaomi.
It's not the superficial kind of "badness," but something deeper.
Just then, a prompt suddenly appeared in her mind.
[The host received guidance from Lin Yu on Tang Xiaomi's role understanding; role understanding +1]
[Character Understanding (Beginner Level) (21/100)]
Zhang Ruonan was completely stunned.
She stared wide-eyed at the line of words in her mind, thinking she was hallucinating.
But that line of text was hanging there so clearly; it wasn't an illusion, it wasn't a dream.
What's going on?
Why is there a notification?
Zhang Ruonan's mind raced, piecing together recent events.
She had never had this experience before.
She didn't react at all when she read the script herself.
But today, right after Lin Yu finished explaining the role to her, this prompt appeared.
Moreover, she could clearly feel that her understanding of the character Tang Xiaomi had become much deeper.
The feeling was like a ray of light suddenly shining into the fog, and things that I couldn't understand before suddenly became clear.
Is this what it means to improve one's "character understanding" ability?
Zhang Ruonan's heart was racing, and her palms were sweating.
She always felt that she wasn't formally trained in acting and that there was a natural gap between her and those students from performing arts departments.
This gap made her very insecure, and she always felt that she was inferior to others.
But now, she seems to see hope.
That hope of bridging the gap with actors who have received formal training.
Lin Yu is her savior!
Zhang Ruonan raised her head and looked at Lin Yu.
Lin Yu was drinking water and didn't notice anything unusual about her.
At this moment, Lin Yu was also processing the system notifications in his mind.
First and foremost, of course, is the system-enhanced [Character Understanding +1].
Of course, the most important thing is another hint.
[The host and Zhang Ruonan's first scene together, camera presence +1]
[Beginner level of camera presence (1/100): Able to instinctively find the right camera position, and subconsciously face the main camera when shooting, without frequently turning their face to the side or back to the camera, and maintaining a coordinated and relaxed posture in panoramic shots.]
Being able to tuck in the chin and adjust the posture of the shoulders and neck can prevent the face from looking big and the body from looking bloated on camera, ensuring that close-up shots in daily life are error-free.
They are able to follow the instructions of the cameraman and director, walk and stand according to the marked points, and their movements are adapted to the field of view of the camera, without moving too much and going out of the frame.
The actor's expressions are natural in stills and behind-the-scenes shots, without stiff blinking or awkwardness, and the basic atmosphere is conveyed effectively.
Lin Yu looked at this special ability boost, and thought it was incredibly timely.
A good sense of camera presence is absolutely crucial during filming.
This is much more important than what's shown in TV dramas.
This is truly a tremendous gain.
However, this ability cannot be improved under normal circumstances; it can only be improved during filming.
Tian Xiwei sat beside her, watching her with a smile.
"Sister Ruonan, wasn't Brother Lin Yu's explanation particularly good?"
Zhang Ruonan opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say.
She could only nod, her voice trembling.
"Hmm...it's really good."
When Tian Xiwei saw her like that, she couldn't help but laugh.
"I knew it! Brother Lin Yu has an amazing understanding of the character! Last night he explained the character of Yi Yao to me, and I suddenly understood it completely!"
When Zhang Ruonan heard the words "last night," her heart ached again.
But she quickly brought her attention back to the important matter at hand.
"Brother Lin Yu, shall we rehearse our lines now?" Zhang Ruonan looked at Lin Yu, her eyes filled with anticipation.
"Yes, yes, yes! Brother Lin Yu, you have to guide us! Be sure to point out any problems we encounter!" Tian Xiwei exclaimed excitedly.
Lin Yu nodded and moved his chair back to make sure he could see the two people's performance clearly.
"Alright, you can begin. I'll be watching from the sidelines, and I'll feel free to interrupt if there are any problems."
Tian Xiwei and Zhang Ruonan exchanged a glance, took a deep breath, and began to get into character.
The scene is set on Yi Yao's way home.
Yi Yao accidentally witnessed Tang Xiaomi being bullied by several girls.
Her gaze shifted from casual to shocked, her mouth slightly agape as if she had witnessed something unbelievable.
"What are you doing?" Her voice trembled slightly, not from fear, but from disbelief.
Zhang Ruonan sat on the ground, curled up, hugging her knees with her hands, her hair disheveled and hanging in front of her face.
Her body trembled slightly, as if she were afraid, or as if she was holding back her emotions.
Upon hearing Tian Xiwei's voice, she abruptly raised her head.
A flicker of panic and fear crossed her eyes, but it quickly turned into ferocity.
"What are you looking at? Haven't you seen this before?" Her voice was hoarse, carrying a bluffing and fierce edge.
Hearing the noise, the girls who had bullied her turned around and glanced at Tian Xiwei before walking away, muttering curses.
Only the two of them remained on the road.
Zhang Ruonan slowly stood up, dusted herself off, and tidied her hair.
Her movements were slow, as if she was buying herself time to pull herself out of that vulnerable state.
When she finished tidying her hair and looked up at Tian Xiwei, her eyes had completely changed.
The fear and vulnerability of moments before have transformed into a haughty indifference and a sense of threat.
"What did you see?" Her voice wasn't loud, but she emphasized each word.
"I didn't see anything." Tian Xiwei turned her head away, not wanting to meet her gaze.
But there was a hint of panic in her eyes, as if she was trying to hide something.
"It's best if you didn't see anything." Zhang Ruonan took a step forward, her eyes turning cold.
"If you dare tell anyone, I'll make sure you can't stay in school."
Her voice was soft, but the threat was as thick as ink that couldn't be dissolved.
"Give it a try." Tian Xiwei raised her head and looked directly into Zhang Ruonan's eyes.
There was no fear in her eyes, but rather a stubbornness and disdain.
"Let's see if you can keep your mouth shut faster, or if the whole class will find out you're being bullied faster."
Zhang Ruonan's expression changed.
Her lips twitched, and a crack appeared in the ferocity in her eyes.
Beneath that crack lies an emotion that is hard to describe.
There was anger, humiliation, and also a hint of barely perceptible fear and vulnerability.
"You!" Zhang Ruonan was momentarily at a loss for words.
But in the end, she didn't say anything. She just bit her lip and watched Tian Xiwei turn and leave.
When Tian Xiwei reached the door, she paused for a moment, but did not turn around.
Her back was straight, like a taut string.
But her shoulders trembled slightly, as if she was suppressing something.
Then, she rode her bike home.
Zhang Ruonan stood there, looking in the direction where Tian Xiwei had disappeared.
Her expression changed from anger to confusion, and from confusion to exhaustion.
She slowly squatted down, hugged her knees, and buried her head in her arms.
There was no sound, but the shoulders were trembling slightly.
"Card!"
Lin Yu called out.
The two girls instantly snapped out of their roles and turned to look at Lin Yu at the same time, their eyes filled with anticipation.
"How was it? How was it, Brother Lin Yu? How did our performance go?" Tian Xiwei asked impatiently.
Lin Yu pondered for a moment before beginning his comments.
"Overall, it's good, better than I expected. Especially Ruonan, the transition from fear to ferocity in Tang Xiaomi's scene was very natural, and her eyes were very expressive."
Hearing the praise, Zhang Ruonan was delighted and a smile appeared on her face.
"But there are a few problems."
Lin Yu changed the subject, and the two girls immediately became serious.
"First is Tian Xiwei." Lin Yu looked at Tian Xiwei.
"Your expression in that opening scene, when you were shocked, was too exaggerated. It should have been a complex, indescribable expression."
"How so?" Tian Xiwei asked, somewhat confused.
"When she saw Tang Xiaomi being bullied, her first reaction wasn't fear, but rather, 'So you've finally met your match.' But then, she thought of herself, of how she was also being bullied. So the expression on her face was probably a mixture of shock and relief, mixed with sadness and helplessness."
As Lin Yu spoke, he demonstrated the expression himself.
His brows furrowed slightly, his eyes filled with surprise, but the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly, as if he had witnessed something very gratifying.
Immediately afterwards, his eyes darkened again, the curve of his lips disappeared, replaced by an indescribable heaviness.
Tian Xiwei understood instantly when she saw Lin Yu's demonstration.
"I get it! That's the feeling!"
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean." Lin Yu nodded, then looked at Zhang Ruonan.
"Ruonan, your problem mainly lies in the emphasis of your lines."
"For example, in the sentence, 'If you dare tell anyone, I'll make sure you can't stay in school,' you emphasized 'school,' but I think the emphasis should be on 'can't stay.'"
Zhang Ruonan nodded thoughtfully.
"Try saying it again," Lin Yu said.
Zhang Ruonan took a deep breath and repeated the line.
"If you dare tell anyone, I'll make sure you can't stay in school."
This time she emphasized "can't stay any longer," her tone was harsher and more threatening than before.
"Much better." Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"But that's not enough. Add a bit of gritted teeth, and Tang Xiaomi should be itching to bite you right now."
Zhang Ruonan tried it again.
This time, she not only emphasized "can't stay any longer".
He was still slightly clenching his back teeth, and the sound was squeezed out from between his teeth, carrying a suppressed anger and threat.
"Yes! That's the feeling! You're very perceptive." Lin Yu's eyes lit up.
Zhang Ruonan was a little embarrassed by the praise, and her cheeks flushed slightly.
"And your body language," Lin Yu continued.
"You did a great job when Tang Xiaomi stood up to fix her hair. But your body could be a little more tense; she's like a taut bow right now."
Zhang Ruonan listened attentively and silently made notes in her mind.
Lin Yu then pointed out a few minor issues, including the duration of eye contact, the rhythm of the lines, and the angle of turning around.
The two girls nodded repeatedly as they listened, silently rehearsing the movements in their minds.
"Alright, you guys do it again," Lin Yu said. "Correct all the problems we just mentioned."
The second rehearsal began.
This time, Tian Xiwei's performance in the shock scene was noticeably better.
Her expression was no longer one of simple surprise, but rather a mixture of complex emotions.
That sorrow and helplessness, however, flashed briefly in her eyes.
Zhang Ruonan has made even greater progress.
Her accent has been completely changed.
The person's movements became much more relaxed.
The two girls' teamwork was much better than the first time, with smoother eye contact and dialogue transitions.
After the second round of checking, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"Great, you've improved a lot this time."
Tian Xiwei and Zhang Ruonan exchanged a smile and both breathed a sigh of relief.
Just then, a prompt suddenly appeared in Lin Yu's mind.
[Host and Tian Xiwei have completed 50% of their scene together. Dialogue delivery +1, facial expression control +1, body movement control +1]
[Host and Zhang Ruonan have completed 50% of their scene together. Dialogue delivery +1, facial expression control +1, body movement control +1]
Lin Yu was stunned for a moment.
Can a three-person scene be filmed together?