So Xia Chi was inexplicably called to the director's room, and Du Binquan pointed to a chair for him.

"sit."

"oh."

Trembling with fear.

Du Binquan is a well-known PUA-style director. His studio has a terrifying name in the circle - the mental slaughterhouse. Few actors who have entered it can come out straight. At the very least, they will be in a trance, and at the worst, they will have a mental breakdown and have to slap themselves in their dreams at night.

In view of all the previous lessons, Xia Chi was frightened. He sat properly with his hands on his legs, trying to minimize his presence.

But my mind was roaring.

[I'm dying, dying, dying... Doberman is having a hard time and is taking it out on me.]

[I shouldn't have come so early and offended him.]

He took a deep breath.

"Forget it. The worst that can happen is I'll get scolded. Those gangster rumors are all fake anyway. As long as he doesn't have anything against me, I won't lose anything by getting scolded."

Come upon me, all the storms and torrential rain! I laugh at the sky with my sword in hand, and then I'll go play supporting roles. I'll leave my loyalty to shine in history, and I'll play corpses until my legs cramp. I've worn golden armor through hundreds of battles in the yellow sand, yet all my roles are just passersby. The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and the director calls "Cut!" Repeat! Again!

Xia Chi had a stern face, like a revolutionary martyr who was not afraid of death under torture and was determined to spend the rest of his life in prison.

Du Binquan on the opposite side: "..."

"Ahem."

Du Binquan tried to save his image, but he was too embarrassed to do so. He hesitated and took out a can of Coke from the assistant box next to him and handed it to Xia Chi.

"Yes."

He was very frugal with his words, fearing that others would see that he was trying to please others.

After saying this, he raised his chin.

Xia Chi stared at Coke: "???"

Then I saw the director's bastard-like face.

【The last meal after execution?】

[Hongmen Banquet?]

Du Bin was mad. "A bottle of Coke is like a Hongmen Feast. Is your Hongmen Feast the size of a palm? Your last meal is just a bottle of Coke?"

Who are you looking down on?

Du Binquan piled all the melon seeds, potato chips and plum candies in front of Xia Chi.

"You've been working hard filming these past few days, so this is a treat for you. Don't be shy, enjoy your meal."

"ah?"

Xia Chi's chin almost hit the ground.

"Such a miser...how did he change his ways? Did he realize he wronged me and come to apologize?"

I'm not! I don't! I wouldn't!

Du Binquan turned his face away and pretended to look for something. Once people feel embarrassed, they will become extra busy.

"Where's the script? Where's my script?"

He has the script.

Xia Chi noticed his strange behavior and finally realized that the crisis was over. Du Bin's fierce and aggressive aura seemed to have lessened a little, and his bad luck also decreased a little...

The whole person exudes a strange sense of mental retardation.

[Doberman is... so strange. Is he getting sick from being tortured by his wife?]

Xia Chi opened a bag of French fries and chewed them with a crunching sound.

As soon as I relaxed mentally, I started to have random thoughts again.

[Alas, the little Doberman is actually quite pitiful. Aside from his ugly face, sharp tongue, and explosive temper, and his father's inhumanity, domineering, greasy, and petty nature, he still has some good points.]

He possesses strong professional skills, rich artistic accomplishments, and an exceptionally demanding attention to detail in performances. Nine out of ten actors he has trained have been transformed.

[Ah! Go ahead and criticize me, even if this drama fails, I'll never starve to death with this talent.]

[It's that old bastard's mouth...] He rubbed his temple. [I really should get insurance. If someone ever gets beaten up with a sack, at least it'll cover my medical expenses.]

Du Bin listened to his thoughts throughout the whole process, his face turning red and green.

Should I be happy or unhappy?

"Ahem," he cleared his throat again, "Xia Chi, how are your preparations for today's play going? Have you memorized your lines?"

Xia Chi hesitated for a full second and responded immediately.

"Everything is ready."

【There's a ghost's line on the background board! 】

Du Binquan: “…”

Is there such a big contrast between your inner thoughts and expressions?

"cough……"

Du Binquan lied and tried to find something to say: "Although this scene doesn't have many lines, there is still room for improvement..."

It means you can give it a few more shots.

What the young actor likes most is to add to the role and watch me handle it easily.

"ah??"

Xia Chi's reaction was confusion.

[Director, do you want to listen to what you are saying? ? ]

This scene depicts the hidden boss's identity being revealed, and he loses his disguise. He engages in a fierce battle with the female lead, who is unfortunately injured. In a life-or-death situation, the male lead swoops in to save her. The couple then treats the boss as if he were dead, engaging in a passionate exchange of affection that drags on for nearly half the episode.

[And before that, the boss slapped me, the NPC Tianji Dao Ren, to the ground, making me the only real dead person at the scene, and also the background board for the couple's love show.]

"I can just play a corpse lying flat on its back, what else can I do? How do you want me to act? Can I lay down with layers or depth? Director, you're not asking me to resurrect myself to support their relationship, are you?!"

【As expected, he is mentally retarded. 】

Du Bin was sprayed all over the face and felt a little dizzy.

I have been so busy these past few days that I even forgot that Xia Chi was supposed to finish filming. The extras were so unimportant that no one even prepared a bouquet of flowers or a red envelope for them.

Du Binquan had to pick up the script and review it again.

Today's scenes are mainly about the male and female protagonists. The corpse played by Xia Chi lies on the ground all day, and at most it can be seen briefly in a long shot. If he was not there today, he could have found a substitute to get away with it.

The boy has a pretty good attitude. He did such a small part by himself and came so early.

Anyway...it's time to reward him.

Otherwise, should we keep him for a few more days?

Maybe he really has been possessed by the Taoist master Tianji and is revealing some of the secrets.

Du Binquan thought for a moment and came up with an excuse.

"I think... your role as a Taoist priest is quite crucial. You can help balance the gender balance in the main cast. You might even be needed in the boss fight later on. It's a shame to have you go offline like this... How about this, I'll talk to the screenwriter and have them revise the script. Change your death to an injury, and you can continue following the monster-hunting team in the rest of the story."

"ha?"

Xia Chi's eyes suddenly lit up: "Director, are you serious?"

Du Binquan: "Of course it's true."

Xia Chi couldn't believe his ears and stared at Du Binquan's face.

Du Binquan was unusually calm, even a little...

kindly.

Ahh ...

[What a lucky day! Little Doberman has changed his temper. Not only did he stop scolding me, he even added more scenes for me. This kind of whimsical idea is exactly what I want. Ahh ...

Du Binquan listened to his thoughts silently, with a slight smile on his face.

[The fat guy is actually quite nice.]

The corners of Du Binquan's mouth drooped again and he clenched his fists.

I kind of feel like hitting someone.

Over there, Xia Chi was calculating in his mind.

[Follow the main cast, even if you're just a background person, you'll get plenty of screen time, maybe even a few lines, and maybe someone'll spot a new-generation beauty in the corner who's as pretty as the male lead, which could earn you some followers on Xiaohongshu and a few more likes on your vlog.]

Du Binquan sneered and said, "Look at what you have accomplished."

【But……】

Xia Chi frowned again.

[How should I calculate the pay for adding so many scenes without any pay? Isn't it just working for the capital for nothing?]

[Gain in the evening, lose in the evening! It's so hard to choose...]

[The evil capital always treats us like leeks to be harvested.]

The kid is not at a disadvantage.

Du Binquan pretended to explain: "After the part is adjusted, someone will contact you to recalculate your salary. Don't worry, you won't lose a penny."

Xia Chi could no longer sit still, so he stood up and bowed to him at a ninety-degree angle.

"Thank you, Director. You are so kind."

Du Binquan snorted coldly, turned to look at the monitor, and pursed his lips to eavesdrop on someone's inner thoughts...

All that’s missing is setting off firecrackers.

[Alas~ Today is a good day. I hope everything will be successful. Today is another good day. I open the door and welcome the spring breeze. Today and tomorrow are both good days. We are in a prosperous era and enjoy peace...]①

[First, I wish the director good health and great wealth. Second, I wish the director a prosperous business and everything goes as he wishes. Third, I wish you a happy life. Fourth, I wish you a proud son and a virtuous wife. Deweiwei, yahuweiwei, deweiweiwei, yahuweiwei, yiyayiyaweiweiyahuyiweiweiwei...]

Good luck is coming, good luck brings joy and love, good luck is coming, good luck is coming, good luck brings prosperity to the world...】②

[Tsk, t ...

【……】

In less than ten minutes, Xia Chi was kicked out.

Du Binquan: "It's so noisy! Are you still sitting here waiting to die? The actors are all in place, why don't you just pretend to be dead!"

Xia Chi scratched his head again: "But I didn't say anything?"

[Isn't my character set as a quiet, handsome man? Wasn't my posture correct just now? My hands were flat on my lap! I kept smiling! What on earth did I do to offend him again?]

[This unpredictable fat guy.]

[He must be upset that I ate his potato chips and plum candies!!! What a stingy guy!!]

Du Binquan: “…”

Xia Chi took a deep breath and soon calmed himself down.

[I'm not angry, I'm not angry. Don't get angry with a fool. It's not that serious. It has nothing to do with me. Whatever you say is what it is. It's really great. I'm convinced...]③

【Hey, this is the feeling that makes me feel so good...】④

Du Binquan gritted his teeth and covered his ears, regretting keeping this guy in the crew.

******

Xia Chi did not travel through the book, it was the book that traveled through Xia Chi.

It is the novel of the same name as the TV series currently being filmed, "Mountain and Sea Monster Hunting Record".

He dreamed last night that he was wearing the clothes of Taoist Tianji and running around to tell fortunes and give advice on the world. The dream was so real, as if he had experienced it himself.

I got up early in the morning and used my poor divination skills to tell fortunes several times. Surprisingly, every time it worked, even the smallest details and cause and effect matched, and it never failed.

This unpredictable fate.

When Xia Chi returned to the filming location, all the actors were already there and the scene was crowded.

"Monster Hunting Record in Mountains and Seas" is an A-level fantasy drama with an outdated IP, tacky costumes and props, and a bunch of unknown actors. It is not outstanding among the S+ projects that have invested hundreds of millions of dollars, but it is acceptable.

The biggest highlight is that the popular actress Sen Ya and the powerful returning actor Zhang Ningyuan were invited, and the famous director Du Bin, who has repeatedly produced hits, was in charge of the production, which not only guaranteed the traffic but also maintained the level.

The male and female protagonists are now in place, surrounded by assistants, makeup artists and assistant directors. The martial arts actors are adjusting the wire. Ten meters away, the villain boss's stand-in has put on smoky makeup and is standing with several extras in a daze.

Xia Chi walked to the center of the venue, lay down with ease, and his mood suddenly took a turn for the worse.

【I’m here to act in a horror movie again. 】

[Three days, the dead guy has been pretending to be dead for three days. ]

[The corpse feels cool, the spots have faded, and the corpse fluid has dried up~]

The heroine Sen Ya, who was reading the script with her head down, raised her head.

Why does it sound like someone is singing?

She looked at a place not far away, where a Taoist priest was lying with his limbs spread out and his face tilted to one side on the ground.

Like a dead dog.