After Secretly Having the Film Emperor’s Child 51

Chapter 51: You Have to Get into Character!

At night, after Yu Weixi and Niangao had eaten, Yu Weixi roughly looked at the script, then hugged Niangao and snuggled into the covers to sleep.

Yu Weixi hugged Niangao and said in a low voice, “Is Niangao happy to be here with Daddy?”

“Happy!” Niangao nodded like a little chicken pecking at rice.

“Then Daddy promises you that I will take you with me wherever I go in the future, okay?” Yu Weixi held out his pinky to Niangao. “Pinky swear. Whoever breaks their promise is a little dog.”

“Okay!”

The big pinky hooked the small pinky. Yu Weixi said seriously, “Niangao will always be Daddy’s favorite. Daddy will always love you.”

Niangao was taken aback.

It was the first time he had heard Yu Weixi say something like this.

Niangao was so happy he smiled. He went up and hugged Yu Weixi’s neck tightly, nuzzling him. “I love Daddy the most too!! I want to be with Daddy forever!”

“Okay.” Yu Weixi hugged Niangao and ruffled the back of his head. “From now on, in the production team and outside, you can call me Daddy. Don’t call me gege anymore.”

“Why?” Niangao asked blankly.

“Why else? Because you’re my son, of course you have to call me Daddy.” Yu Weixi said righteously, “You’re my, Yu Weixi’s, son. I have to let others know that I have such a cute and smart little Niangao, right?”

“Re, really?” Niangao looked at Yu Weixi with uncertainty.

“Of course! What else? Has little Niangao been misunderstanding something all this time? Did you think Daddy doesn’t like you?” Yu Weixi pouted. “Then Daddy is going to be angry!”

“No!” Niangao shrank into Yu Weixi’s arms and said with grievance, “I was just afraid, afraid that Daddy would think I’m a trouble…”

“How could you be a trouble? If you were a trouble, why would I have given birth to you in the first place?”

“…”

That makes sense.

Niangao was extremely happy. He kept nuzzling Yu Weixi’s neck like a kitten. “Daddy likes me.”

“Of course.”

“Daddy likes me the most!”

“That’s right.” Yu Weixi pinched Niangao’s cheek. “Who else could I like if not you?”

Niangao paused and muttered, “Then does Daddy like me more or Yan-gege more?”

“…”

????

Yu Weixi bared his teeth. “Who told you I like him!”

“But I feel…” Niangao said, “Yan-gege is my future daddy.”

“…”

“I also like Yan-gege!” Niangao was delighted.

Yan-gege is handsome and tall, and has a special sense of security. He’s also very gentle.

Yu Weixi changed the subject, “Why are you walking so strangely today? Are you injured?”

Niangao lowered his head, seeming to be thinking and considering something.

“Daddy…”

“Mmm?” Yu Weixi deliberately didn’t expose Niangao, waiting for him to say it himself.

“I… I…”

“What’s wrong with Niangao?” Yu Weixi said gently, “Is there something wrong?”

“I, I fell by the river today…” Niangao said in a low voice, “I got hurt. Yan-gege helped me apply medicine.”

Yu Weixi frowned slightly, stood up, and lifted Niangao’s pants to look.

There was a bruise on his knee. Yu Weixi gently pinched Niangao’s calf. “Why didn’t you tell me right away when you got hurt?”

“I…”

“Next time, you must tell me right away, okay?”

“Okay.” Niangao held out his hand again. “Pinky swear. I’ll definitely tell you next time!”

“Good boy.”

Yu Weixi bent down and smiled, “I’ll blow on it for you, blow the pain away.”

Niangao also made a fist to cheer Yu Weixi on, “Hoo hoo hoo!”

Then Yu Weixi told Niangao a story, and the two of them spent a pleasant evening together.

The next day, filming continued. When Director Liang saw a child following Yu Weixi and Feng Yan, and the soft, sweet child often holding Yu Weixi’s hand and calling him Daddy, he found him really cute and asked with a smile, “Do you want to let the child have a cameo?”

Yu Weixi paused.

Director Liang said, “He’ll be the prince’s nephew. The role isn’t heavy, so it won’t be hard. This child is just too lovely.”

The prince had never touched any of his concubines. The child was the orphan of his imperial brother, the son of the only relative who had been good to the prince. The prince naturally doted on him, and this child would also be the bridge between Bai Xiaotu and the prince’s relationship in the future.

Yu Weixi was sitting in a beanbag chair, waiting for his scene. Niangao was on the side, looking at Director Liang curiously.

Yu Weixi asked, “Does Niangao want to?”

“Huh?”

Yu Weixi smiled. “To act.”

“Like Daddy?” Niangao blinked. “With Daddy and Yan-gege?”

“Mmm, right. For today’s scene, it will be with your Yan-gege for now.”

“I want to!” Although Niangao was a little scared, he also thought it would be fun, and he could work with his daddy!

“Okay, come on, little cutie. I’ll tell you how to act.” Although the crew wasn’t sure if this was Yu Weixi’s biological child, they didn’t dare to ask too much since the child called him Daddy. And Director Liang was very fond of this well-behaved little one. Other actors had brought their children to the set before, but they were all naughty kids who would run around and either destroy the props or be hard to find. It was rare to see a child as well-behaved as Niangao.

Then Niangao was on duty. He followed Feng Yan and Yu Weixi around the set. Although he was a little tired, he was very happy.

And after four days of separate filming, the beginning of the prince and the little rabbit demon’s interaction was finally finished. Next was the exposure.

After winter came, the prince fell ill, a serious illness.

The doctors all said that whether he could live or not depended on the will of heaven.

The little rabbit demon was nestled by the bed, feeling a little strange.

The prince’s body was so good, and he had practiced martial arts for many years. How could he get sick just like that?

But he was indeed sick.

After nightfall, the prince’s face was a little ugly, and his breathing became rapid.

“Mmm…”

Fine beads of sweat appeared on the prince’s forehead. The little rabbit demon, on the side, felt the prince’s yang energy gradually draining away.

What now…?!

The little rabbit demon was anxious. He kept nuzzling the prince’s hand, wanting to wake him up, but the prince’s body was ice-cold.

The little rabbit demon had no choice but to transform into a human. He propped himself up on the bed and hovered over the prince, his hand gently pressing on the prince’s chest to transfer his true qi.

“Your Highness… you must be okay…”

Bai Xiaotu bent down, his head resting on the prince’s heart.

A soft white light emanated from the bed.

Bai Xiaotu thus transferred his true qi to the prince for a whole night, and then he was so tired that he fell asleep directly on the prince.

The prince only felt that he had had a long dream. In the dream, his little rabbit had turned into a handsome man in white. He was blurry, and he couldn’t see the person’s face clearly, but that person had been talking to him gently, his voice soft, and he was also soft to hold.

The prince had originally felt cold, but a source of heat had been coming from the person on him, spreading from his heart and throughout his limbs, and it was very comfortable.

That person was resting on him, so light that it was not at all the weight a normal human should have.

Then, the prince woke up.

“…”

The prince was stunned.

In his arms, he was indeed holding a beautiful man. There was a red mole between the man’s eyebrows, and his features were so delicate they were unreal. The loose blue-patterned white robe was a little ill-fitting. The prince recognized that it was his old clothes.

The man seemed to be exhausted and was sleeping soundly, leaning against his chest.

…It wasn’t a dream?

The prince reached out and, with uncertainty, touched the rabbit ears on top of the man’s head.

They were soft.

“Oof…” Bai Xiaotu opened his eyes and also looked at the prince blankly.

“Cut! OK! Very good!” It was a one-take pass, unexpectedly good. Director Liang was extremely satisfied.

He had actually been prepared to slowly coach, demonstrate, and repeatedly explain the scene to Yu Weixi, but he hadn’t expected Yu Weixi to not mess up at all so far. Although up until now, they had all been scenes that didn’t require any major emotional fluctuations or changes, it was still very good. At least his emotions and awareness were right.

Director Liang teased Feng Yan, “I heard from the crew that Yan-ge has been explaining the scenes to Xixi in the homestay every day. Thank you for your hard work.”

“It’s no trouble.” Feng Yan smiled and shook his head. “It just so happens that I can also take the opportunity to look at my own script.”

Director Liang said, “Then has Yan-ge explained the scenes to Niangao?”

“Not really. He’s still small. He wouldn’t understand even if I told him. It’s better to just let him act as you say.” Feng Yan said with a smile, “He’s a child, after all. It’s better to be a little more spontaneous.”

“But that child…” Director Liang paused, his eyes full of praise. “He’s a very good actor. Very, very full of spiritual energy. If he sticks to this profession, he will definitely become a great talent in the future. I dare to say that if he is trained from a young age, he will definitely be able to win the Film Emperor’s golden cup earlier than you, Yan-ge!”

Feng Yan was taken aback.

Feng Yan hadn’t thought that much when he was acting with Niangao these past few days. After all, Feng Yan was completely doting on Niangao and basically had no requirements for him.

But now that he thought about it carefully, Niangao was indeed… very talented.

Feng Yan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “I didn’t expect Xixi’s acting to be not good, but his son to be so talented. I wonder who he inherited it from. I thought this child would at least be an amazing dancer.”

Director Liang also shook his head, then a guess formed in his heart.

Recently, the news that Yu Weixi had brought a child and that the child even called him Daddy had already spread. But Yu Weixi’s company’s response to Niangao was that he was indeed his nephew, and that the child had just grown up by Yu Weixi’s side, so he called him Daddy.

But although the people in the production team didn’t dare to say it, they had always tacitly agreed that Niangao was Feng Yan’s son.

But now… if Feng Yan were to say that, wouldn’t that statement not make sense?

And on the other side, Yu Weixi was touching up his makeup.

Ji Shilin had also come. The next scene was Bai Xiaotu’s exposure. Then, because he was shy and at a loss, he immediately returned to his original form and escaped from the window. When he escaped to the forest, he met the wolf demon second male lead. The second male lead sensed that Bai Xiaotu’s spiritual power was weak and knew that he had exhausted his cultivation to save that man. He was so angry that he had a big fight with him, and the two of them parted on bad terms.

Feng Yan and Yu Weixi had gone over this scene last night. Feng Yan had told Yu Weixi that it was very simple. He just had to act as himself, O-fucking-K, and bring out his usual roasting aura. After all, Bai Xiaotu’s feelings for the second male lead were just friendship, without any complicated love. This scene was actually a test of the second male lead’s acting skills.

“Xixi, how has the filming been these past few days? Is it going smoothly?” Ji Shilin’s look was very dashing. He had a black fur cloak on his shoulders and a dark brown cape, looking like a man full of wolfishness.

“It’s okay.” Yu Weixi shrugged.

Ji Shilin had no scenes for the past few days, so he had gone to another production team to film. After all, the second male lead’s role was not heavy, so Ji Shilin was running between two places. He had just come now and finally had a chance to talk to Yu Weixi.

“If there’s anything you don’t understand, I can help you go over the scenes.”

“Oh.”

Feng Yan suddenly appeared beside them without a sound, his gaze deep and dark. “No, no, there’s no need to trouble Mr. Ji. The next scene… let me think, one is the prince finding the rabbit demon in the rain, and the other is getting~ married~. It’s more convenient for Xixi and I to go over the script.”

Feng Yan deliberately emphasized the “getting married.”

Yu Weixi: “…”

Yu Weixi sneered.

Heaven knows how long he had been annoyed by this “getting married.” Trash script. Getting married is one thing, but writing a fucking bed scene, not socialist at all. And if you’re going to write a bed scene, then fine. Director Liang even wants to film it. What’s the point of filming it? Is the broadcasting bureau’s review not strict enough or is the red light not shining enough?

Director Liang had kept saying that it was subtle, all just kissing and hugging. But to kiss Feng Yan on a bed in public…

And he had to wear a wedding costume…

Yu Weixi was very frustrated.

Ji Shilin’s face also turned a little bad when he heard Feng Yan’s words.

In fact, during this period, Ji Shilin had been trying to contact Yu Weixi or ask him out, but he had been rejected by Yu Weixi. He wouldn’t even be his friend, so heartless that he left no room for maneuver.

“Xixi…” Ji Shilin said with a smile, “It’s rare for us to meet. After the night scene tonight, should we go for a meal? I’ll take you for skewers. There’s a particularly delicious place nearby.”

Yu Weixi looked down at the script, not giving him a single glance. “I’m on a diet.”

Ji Shilin: “…”

Ji Shilin was persistent, “Then tomorrow evening when we’re done, we can go…”

“No, I’m tired.”

Ji Shilin said helplessly, “Isn’t it good for friends to go out and get together, to keep in touch?”

“Ah.” Yu Weixi shrugged distractedly.

Feng Yan: “…”

…No comparison, no harm.

Feng Yan looked at Yu Weixi’s attitude towards Ji Shilin and suddenly felt that he was not bad, and also felt that Yu Weixi was definitely good to him!

Really, it could be said to be very sad.

Only then did Feng Yan realize that he was blessed and didn’t know it. It turned out that this was Yu Weixi’s real attitude of rejection!

…Not like the fierce, clingy kind where he pulled a long face, shouted “no, no!”, stomped his feet, bristled like a cat, and snapped “I’m not going.”

Feng Yan stood on the side and suddenly felt a sense of happiness.

Then, Feng Yan and Yu Weixi filmed separately again. Yu Weixi was acting with Ji Shilin in the outdoor forest, while Feng Yan remained indoors, acting with the concubines.

After the little rabbit ran away, the prince was not yet fully recovered and could not chase after it. Besides, he was extremely surprised and had not yet come to his senses.

After the prince knew that the little rabbit that had been by his side was the man who had saved his life and had accompanied him through the difficult nights, he only felt his heart being scratched by a cat’s paw, itchy.

He had to find that little rabbit… immortal?

After nightfall, Yu Weixi and Feng Yan filmed a night scene together outdoors for the first time, and it was a rainy scene.

The rain was pouring, and the ground in the forest was full of puddles.

Bai Xiaotu had exhausted too much of his spiritual power and could not return to his original form. He could not go back to his little nest, and he had nowhere else to go. So he curled up under a tree, drowsy. His white clothes were also stained with mud and rain.

The prince dragged his sick body and held an umbrella, searching outside for a whole night. Only in the latter half of the night did he see Bai Xiaotu—

Under the tree, Bai Xiaotu’s face was pale. He was weakly hugging his knees, leaning against the tree trunk, his consciousness hazy, and his wet long hair was stuck to his cheeks.

The prince was shocked. He threw away his umbrella and went up, directly picking up Bai Xiaotu in a princess carry.

“I found you.”

“Cut! There’s a problem here.” Director Liang had someone stop the artificial rain and went up. “Xixi, you need to act a little weaker here. Your sharpness is still too strong. You need to be a little more sickly, especially when you’re being picked up. You’re a little stiff. Relax, don’t support yourself.”

Director Liang said carefully, “When Yan-ge is holding you, you must not help him support yourself. Just pretend that you’ve really fainted, with no bones and no strength, and let Yan-ge do as he pleases, you know?”

Yu Weixi: “…Oh.”

“Let’s go.” Feng Yan patted Yu Weixi. “Let’s try to get it in the next take.”

Feng Yan really didn’t want to stay on this take. After all, the weather had already turned cool, and it was late at night. If Yu Weixi got wet in the rain, he would definitely be cold.

“Ready! Let’s do it again!”

Yu Weixi was also worried that Feng Yan would be cold, so he was very obedient and really relaxed completely. When he was picked up by Feng Yan in a princess carry, even his hands were hanging limply, and his head was tilted back. His whole body was like it had no bones, and he looked very pitiful.

“OK! Perfect!”

After it was over, the two assistants immediately went up and handed them towels.

“…Achoo!”

Yu Weixi wiped his hair and still felt cold with a towel draped over him.

“Here.” Feng Yan also draped his own towel over Yu Weixi.

“Hey…”

“Wear it. Be good.”

“That’s right…!” Seeing this, the director on the side happily went up and patted the two of them on the shoulders. “You’re playing a couple. You have to get into character a little more!”

Feng Yan naturally had no problem. Director Liang held Yu Weixi’s hand. “Xixi, for a non-professional actor with insufficient experience and skills, the best way to act well is to completely get into character.”

Yu Weixi was taken aback.

Director Liang said, “You have to think of yourself as Bai Xiaotu, imagine that you are him, and experience and feel Bai Xiaotu’s heart, and empathize with him, you understand?”

Yu Weixi frowned slightly and nodded.

Director Liang continued, “At least for now, I haven’t seen any love for the prince in your eyes.”

Yu Weixi: “…”

Director Liang: “It doesn’t matter for now, but as Bai Xiaotu’s and the prince’s feelings warm up, especially in the intimate scene of getting married, Bai Xiaotu’s emotions must be right. When you look at the prince, you must naturally show love and autumn water. Do you understand? An excellent actor must think of himself as the character to love the person that the character loves.”

“…I understand.”

Director Liang then comforted, “I understand that this is a little difficult for you, but it’s not too late to let yourself empathize during filming and then adjust after filming is over. All excellent new actors have gone through this.”

“…Oh, I’ll work hard.”

Feng Yan, on the side, held back his laughter.

He was a Film Emperor. It was not difficult for him to get into character. His eyes could be full of affection and love for someone one moment, and then have no feelings and be just an acquaintance the next. But Yu Weixi couldn’t be so free with his emotions. If he wanted to get into character in the drama, he also had to slowly cultivate his feelings outside the drama.

Yu Weixi glanced at Feng Yan, his heart “MMP.”

Yu Weixi: This is so hard for me.

🙂

It’s just filming a historical idol drama. Why does it have to be like I’m giving myself away??