Transmigration: Raising The Child Of The Male Lead Boss

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Chapter 277 – Only Woman(1)

As Ni Yi handed her the phone, he relayed to her the questions the director had asked. He wanted to urge Yu Yaoyao to prepare herself mentally or even a simple draft before she called him. Of course, Ni Yi had told Director Qi Hang about the live stream, so he knew that the contents of his call would be exposed to the public.

“Director Qi said that he doesn’t really mind the livestream,” Ni Yi told her, “but if it is going to affect your performance, he is most willing to oblige and have a talk with the director of the show to offer you some privacy from the audience. You can call him again in ten minutes. He said he is free all morning today.”

Yu Yaoyao, still holding Shen Yichong’s hand and trying to shade her face from the sun with her other one, said, “I am fine with it. I will do it now. Besides, we still need to help the other two families later.”

She was still thinking about that! Ni Yi and the staff felt nervous at her response. She rang the caller ID that was visible on the phone. “Director Qi Hang?” she asked, “Hello, it’s me Yu Yaoyao.”

As she was talking on the phone, Shen Rui stopped collecting the shells and dug for a water bottle and handed it to Yu Yaoyao silently. Shen Yichong asked the staff for a parasol and a chair for her to take the call comfortably.

The livestream comment section was active, with many applauding Shen Yichong and expressing their jealousy:

[I, the salt of the Earth, am here again!]

[No no no, could Mr. Shen be sweeter than this? Could the baby be a bigger sweetheart? I’m really jealous!]

[My sis’s being treated in a way Royals are, no less than what she deserves….]

The call and conversation of Yu Yaoyao and Director Qi Hang was heard by all. His voice sounded like a middle-aged man’s, full of gentleness, understanding and warmth. It was easy to like him from the way he talked, specifically because he sounded so soothing that relaxed anyone who heard him speak.

“Yu, I won’t waste time with formalities for now,” he said, “Old Li recommended you to me. I have seen your performance in In the Limelight and some other clips that Old Li gave me. Your acting skills are very good, and I find you most apt to play the second female lead, Lin You. But I have always believed that painting skin and bones can do only so much. Most times, a character can be played only when the actor’s experiences are similar to the character that one plays to understand the psychology of the character deeply.” He paused. “It just so happens that you are a mother and a wife. So, I want to listen to you and your views on marriage and love. Please speak casually, as you would do with a good friend.”

Director Qi Hang was different from Li Bo and Zhou Qiu. He believed in a softer approach in conversing with the actors and actresses working with him, while the other directors took a stricter approach. Director Qi Hang paid more attention to the similarities in aptitude between the characters and the actors playing them, so that what comes on screen could be more realistic and authentic.

The Director’s gentle, paternal tone encouraged Yu Yaoyao to speak frankly. “Yes, Uncle Director,” she said, unable not to form a bond between them. He just seemed so affectionately paternal. “I think love is the easy part.” She paused.