Chapter 829: Chapter 829

The director frowned as he hung up the phone.

He called over his assistant and was about to instruct them to temporarily cancel the next scene.

Although the young prince needed in the next scene isn't a main character, he is required to interact with the lead and all supporting actors. It's really impossible to proceed without someone playing the role.

Now, since the child actor can't come, there's no choice but to cancel for now.

He was just about to speak when, out of the corner of his eye, he glimpsed a small, cute figure, and suddenly felt inspired.

Without thinking, he stood up.

The summoned assistant: "Director..."

"There's nothing for you to do," he said, getting up and walking off in a certain direction.

Jiang Lingxi squinted her eyes as Xiaoxiao helped her with the makeup. She had just glanced in the direction of Shen Yunqing and their chubby daughter when she saw the director, who had been sitting in front of the monitor earlier, squatting in front of her chubby daughter.

Even from this distance, she could hear the director's deliberately gentle and amiable voice: "Little one, what's your name?"

Shen Qiangqiang first seriously scrutinized the person in front of her, recognizing him as the old man who had been sitting in the corner earlier, directing everyone to do this and that. She raised her chin and clearly and forcefully exclaimed, "Shen Qiangqiang!"

"Shen Qiangqiang, good, a good name!" The director's face beamed with joy, laughing like a blooming chrysanthemum. Not to mention, the voice was genuinely strong and full of energy.

What's more, this child's appearance is truly a blend of both parents' features - not only refined but also with an air of dynamic flair.

Apart from her small stature, overall, she was much better than the previously chosen child actor who couldn't make it.

Truly, the more he looked, the more satisfied he became!

"Qiangqiang, do you want to act in a scene, just like your mom?"

No sooner had he asked, than he saw the little one's eyes light up dramatically, "Is there a big sword involved?"

Although the prop initially set for the young prince's role was a more elegant fan, such minor details can certainly be adjusted.

A single precious sword managed to lure in a more outstanding little actor; the director happily stood up, only to meet the gaze of the child's parents.

Suddenly he felt a bit short of breath, "So, um..."

"The scheduled child actor can't come?"

"Exactly," the director laughed bitterly, "They just called me and said so. I was all set to cancel filming when I happened to see your child, who seems very interested in acting."

Jiang Lingxi silently corrected him in her mind: It should be more interested in her prop sword instead!

The director continues enthusiastically, "Although Little Shen Qiangqiang is a bit short on stature, we can alter the costume for the role. This character is mostly seated with few lines. Little Shen Qiangqiang speaks very clearly; I reckon voice dubbing won't even be necessary."

Jiang Lingxi looked down at her chubby daughter who, upon receiving praise, had a few more hints of smugness in her eyes, "Do you really want to act?"

Shen Qiangqiang nodded vigorously, and with great emphasis, declared "I want."

"Alright then, give it a try."

Both Shen Yunqing and I noticed early on that our daughter has always been headstrong.

As long as what's she wants is reasonable and doesn't hinder others, we as parents won't impose interference, providing support if needed; that's our understanding.

Life is short, a bit of indulgence is fine.

It's merely an on-set experience; naturally, it's no big deal.

While the final scene was being adjusted and set up, the couple first accompanied their chubby daughter for makeup, styling, and changing into costume. Jiang Lingxi took on the role of her daughter's acting coach, instructing her on performing later and memorizing the few lines.

When it comes to their daughter's intelligence and ability to grasp concepts, Jiang Lingxi was quite confident.

By the time filming was about to start for the last scene, mother and daughter even had time to run a practice in the makeup room.

The director didn't have high hopes for Shen Qiangqiang's acting. Though the daughter might have inherited the mother's performing talent, he hadn't forgotten Shen Qiangqiang's real age.

Just three years old, at that age, some kids are still drinking milk!

The previously cast child actor was six years old.

The young prince to be played this time is five years old; a three-year-old playing a five-year-old role is quite a challenge.

But when he saw the figure dressed in the downsized prince's clothes, holding a small exquisite sword appearing on camera, those beautiful almond-shaped eyes lightly glanced towards the camera, the director behind the monitor couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"Camera three, push in, get a close-up!"

The actors responsible for providing the prince with cues were mentally prepared for multiple NGs.

Actors that young usually struggle with matching cues, let alone the fact this time the counterpart was an impromptu recruit, with no previous acting experience. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱

However, Shen Qiangqiang's performance caught everyone off guard.

The little girl seemed entirely oblivious to any notion of nervousness!

The prince's natural aristocratic temperament, coupled with a naturally disdainful aura and expressions, and perfectly fluent lines, were all masterfully delivered.

Yet that was not the most surprising part; what shocked them more was this little one even knew how to add scenes herself!

Actors in cue suddenly heard lines not in the script, briefly taken aback, nearly causing NG by their own fault.

The director's smile unknowingly spread to his ears; gazing at the monitor's picture, he had no intention of shouting 'Cut'.

The actors on set naturally had to align with Shen Qiangqiang's spontaneous performance and continued acting unwaveringly.

Finally hearing a somewhat reluctant "Cut", beyond Jiang Lingxi, the rest of the actors couldn't help but sigh in relief, wiping sweat from their foreheads and noses.

Who would believe it - they've been pushed to potential again by a mere three-year-old girl!

Jiang Lingxi collected her demeanor, walked over, gently pinching the chubby cheek of her daughter still immersed in her role, half-laughing-half-crying, "Addicted to acting already?"

"Am I awesome or what?"

Jiang Lingxi earnestly evaluated, "Awesome!"

Beyond awesome - she never expected Shen Qiangqiang's debut to be this remarkable.

No wonder she's Jiang Lingxi's daughter!

Looking at the image of a mother and daughter smiling at each other, those all married with kids surrounding them: "..."

Say no more, just two words - envy!

Director announced a wrap, mother and daughter held hands heading to remove makeup.

The other actors followed them step-for-step.

"Miss Jiang, I just heard the director call your daughter Shen Qiangqiang. Is it the strong and powerful 'qiang' character?"

"How did you think of picking that character? Not to imply bad taste, but it's quite rare, low occurrence of matching, you and Mr. Shen really know how to name!"

"She cried so strong and powerful at birth."

Loud enough that I couldn't sleep!

Those surrounding with ears perked: "..."