Chapter 644 - 409: Scheming! Lu Xiaoying’s Confidence!

Chapter 644: Chapter 409: Scheming! Lu Xiaoying’s Confidence!

Early the next morning, Capital’s largest film production base was bustling with people.

In a corner of the set, Lu Xuan sat serenely on a comfortable wicker lounge chair, beside him stood a large parasol that perfectly shielded him from the increasingly warm sunlight.

This arrangement was meticulously planned by his agent Gong Qing, who was well aware of the old man’s importance to Lu Xiaoying, thus sparing no effort in attending to details.

The location was carefully selected, ensuring both cool comfort and a clear view of the shooting area.

Lu Xuan didn’t need to move; his gaze could easily penetrate the bustling crowd of the set, resting on his granddaughter Lu Xiaoying who was performing the script in the distance.

He could watch her dressed in traditional clothes, fully immersed in her role in front of the camera.

As for Gong Qing, she always stood respectfully beside Lu Xuan, posture humble.

She didn’t seem like an agent managing an artist’s schedule, but more like an attendant ready to obey orders at any moment.

Her eyes constantly focused on Lu Xuan’s expressions and needs, not daring to relax for even a moment.

After learning that this exceptional gentleman was the lead actress Lu Xiaoying’s grandfather, the entire crew treated him with the right amount of respect.

The staff would lighten their steps when passing by, and the scene staff would promptly refill his hot tea.

A few leading actors, during shooting breaks, would also come over to greet him on their own initiative.

This attentiveness wasn’t a deliberate attempt to please but stemmed from Lu Xuan’s naturally commanding presence.

Even the usually stern director, upon meeting his eyes, would unconsciously soften his tone and briefly outline the next shooting arrangement.

"Okay! That’s a wrap!"

From afar, the director put down the monitor, picked up the loudspeaker, and shouted loudly, his voice reverberating through the set.

"All departments prepare, change scenes! Actors for the next scene be in position!"

The entire site immediately began operating like a precise machine.

At this point, the assistant director walked quickly to the head director, whispered a few words.

The head director, enlightened, raised the loudspeaker again, his tone urging.

"Where are the stand-in actors? Are the kissing and bed stand-ins ready?"

"Quickly find someone! We’re shooting intimate scenes next, hurry up!"

This urge clearly spread across the set, naturally reaching the ears of Lu Xuan and Gong Qing in the resting area.

Then, the director shouted again with the loudspeaker, his brows gradually furrowing.

Just then, the assistant director, along with the scene staff, hurriedly approached him and whispered a few words in his ear.

"What? The stand-in actors took a leave last minute?"

The director’s voice rose sharply, with obvious displeasure, "This is ridiculous! This scene’s progress cannot be delayed, immediately contact other backup stand-ins!"

His fiery questioning reverberated clearly across the set, causing the busy scene to fall into silence.

The director’s voice through the loudspeaker, for Lu Xuan, was naturally audible.

Even more subtle sounds couldn’t escape his perception.

When the assistant director and a few assistants were gathered around the director, their intentionally lowered whispers were as clear as speaking directly to Lu Xuan’s ear.

"Director Tian, don’t worry, everything is arranged according to Young Master Leng’s instructions."

The assistant director’s voice carried flattery and a hint of nervousness, "I’ve managed to make all the eligible stand-in actors ’temporarily’ take leave, ensuring no one will notice anything unusual."

He paused, lowering his voice further, betraying a trace of excitement: "Also, Young Master Leng has already arrived, waiting in the RV over there, just for the scene when ’needed’.

This covert dialogue, along with the director’s feigned ignorance performance, entirely fell into Lu Xuan’s view, and into his eyes.

However, Lu Xuan still sat calmly in his lounge chair, his gaze deep, no one could see what he was thinking.

Lu Xiaoying was filming an important scene of an ancient wedding.

She wore a complexly beautiful bright red wedding dress, with phoenix embroidery in gold and silver threads shimmering subtly under the sunlight.

On her head was a phoenix crown surrounded by jewels, the tassels hung from her shoulders, gently swaying with Lu Xiaoying’s movements.

Her makeup was meticulously rendered, her complexion fair and flawless, resembling fine white jade.

Her brows and eyes carved out a classical grace, her light pink lips akin to newly blossomed petals.

The strapless design of the wedding dress perfectly showcased Lu Xiaoying’s elegant neck line and delicate collarbones.

A patch of fair skin in front of her chest was not overly exposed, yet amidst solemn luxury, added an irresistibly graceful charm.

Lu Xiaoying stood silently there, seeming unlike a mundane person, combining classic and vivacity, breathtakingly beautiful.

Beside Lu Xuan, Gong Qing naturally heard the director’s fiery shout.

Her expression changed slightly, immediately realizing something was off, quickly leaned in beside Lu Xuan and whispered.

"Sir, there appears to be a little issue at the set here, I’ll go check, it will be sorted out quickly, please sit for a moment."

With that, Gong Qing stepped briskly forward, quickly ran towards the direction of Lu Xiaoying.

Seeing the director, assistant director, and screenwriter gathered together, discussing something solemnly in low voices, the atmosphere seemed tense.

Their supposedly secret conversation was still transmitted word for word into Lu Xuan’s ears.

"What do we do now?" The director lowered his voice, furrowed his brows tightly, his face full of genuine anxiety.

"All the machines are running, the location, personnel, equipment, every minute, every second, burning money!