For example, imagine you're playing the part of Zhang Fei, who shattered the Changban Bridge with his roar. You look mighty, and your tone is powerful. But when you open your mouth, your voice is incredibly soft and clear. Wouldn't that be awkward?
Shi Yan started to speak, "I…"
According to the script, she was supposed to reply, "Think whatever you like."
However, Xia Liang's voice and gaze seed to possess a Magic Power, preventing Shi Yan from saying the correct lines. When Xia Liang's eyes t hers, she couldn't help but respond, "No, the only one I love is you."
After hearing Shi Yan's words, Xia Liang was stunned for a mont and imdiately dropped out of character.
What? The script doesn't have that line.
"Heh, I forgot my lines and just blurted that out. How was it? Not bad, right?" Realizing she had misspoken, Shi Yan quickly made up an excuse.
"You've thrown off so much that I don't even know how to respond now," Xia Liang said with a laugh.
"That was amazing! Boss Xia, your performance was spot on!" Cao Yi exclaid in surprise. "Then let's try this scene."
With that, Cao Yi turned the script to a different page.
Xia Liang took the script and saw that it was a dialogue between the male lead and the second male lead.
"The lines here are really well-written," Xia Liang remarked with genuine admiration after reading the script.
"Haha, you think so?" Cao Yi said happily. "I added that line myself!"
"You truly are a great director!"
"Haha, Boss Xia, your praise goes straight to my heart. I'll play the second male lead this ti," Cao Yi said. By acting opposite Xia Liang himself, he could better gauge the quality of Xia Liang's performance.
Xia Liang nodded and closed the script.
After closing the script, Xia Liang looked at Cao Yi. Cao Yi felt that, in an instant, Xia Liang had transford into another person.
"There are two kinds of people in the world: those who like to expose magic tricks and those who enjoy being deceived by them. Which one are you?"
"Of course I prefer being deceived! That's part of the fun, isn't it? Why spoil it?"
"Exactly. The truth is often foolish and ugly, so it's better to leave so things to the imagination."
...
"Excellent! That was just excellent!" Cao Yi said excitedly, grabbing Xia Liang's arm. "This is the first ti I've seen soone perform so naturally. It's as if you really are the main character from the movie, not like you're acting at all."
"It was alright," Xia Liang replied calmly.
It wasn't just Cao Yi who was astonished; the other crew mbers were also full of praise for Xia Liang's performance.
A magician? Don't be ridiculous. He's clearly Best Actor material!
"I'm not just flattering you, Boss Xia, but your acting is definitely Best Actor caliber," Cao Yi said with sincerity.
"Yes, Boss Xia, it's my first ti seeing such a natural performance. It doesn't seem like you're acting at all; it's as if you've completely beco the character," said the assistant director, Xiao Qi.
"Boss Xia, please, you must take the role of the male lead in our movie!" Cao Yi said eagerly.
"Okay," Xia Liang nodded.
This is all for the System's mission.
"Then it's settled!"
After that, they discussed so more details. Cao Yi also offered a very high salary, as befitting Xia Liang's status.
In the end, Xia Liang beca the male lead and magic consultant for the movie *Magician Thief*.
By the ti they finished their discussion, it was already twelve o'clock. Since Xia Liang hadn't announced he was coming, Xi Yiqian and Luu Qi had already gone ho.
Uncharacteristically, Xia Liang drove Shi Yan ho. She was quiet the whole ride, lost in thought, replaying the scene with Xia Liang and the feelings it had stirred within her.
Seeing her silence, Xia Liang asked curiously, "What are you thinking about?"
Upon hearing his voice, Shi Yan licked her lips. "I never expected your acting to be so good, Boss."
Seeing her gesture, Xia Liang rolled his eyes. "What's wrong with you? Do you have a fever?"
It was just an offhand comnt, but Shi Yan gave Xia Liang a flirtatious look. "Yes, Boss. I don't want to go ho. How about we go for a drink instead?"
Hearing this, Xia Liang instantly beca wary. "A drink? What for? You're not planning to have your way with , are you?"
...
For a mont, Shi Yan was at a loss for words. It was his typical evasiveness, the sa old song and dance. But she quickly regained her composure.
"That's right! But Boss Xia, are you afraid? What could a weak woman like possibly do to you if you get drunk?" she said, giving him a provocative glance.
"Hmph!" Xia Liang snorted.
What an enchantress.
When they reached the turn, Xia Liang executed a drift, spinning the car around and taking Shi Yan to a very unique bar.
The bar was magic-thed and a frequent gathering spot for magic enthusiasts. Xia Liang had only recently learned of this place and had never been there before.
At the bar, Xia Liang and Shi Yan each ordered a drink.
"Are you the Great Master Xia Liang?" the bartender asked excitedly. As a bartender at a magic-thed bar, he was naturally a magic enthusiast and was no stranger to the recently famous Xia Liang.
"Yes, you recognize ?" Xia Liang raised an eyebrow.
How does he recognize ? I always wear a mask when I perform magic.
However, he didn't know that resourceful netizens had already managed to unmask him online.
"Of course! I'm a huge fan of yours!"
Well, this isn't the first ti I've heard that today, Xia Liang thought. I really do have fans everywhere.
"Could you sign an autograph for ?" The thrilled bartender took out a small notebook and handed it to Xia Liang, his eyes full of hope, afraid his request might be denied.
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