Chen Duling: Don't Let Wei Jun Look Down on You

Chapter 97 Chen Duling: Don't Let Wei Jun Look Down on You

At the morning meeting the next day, Wei Jun called together the main actors and the core behind-the-scenes team, but did not invite Chen Duling.

"Starting today, everyone, including me, is not to talk to Chen Duling on set." Wei Jun tapped the table lightly.

Zhang Wanyi paused for a moment, then hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

Shen Ao, holding a cup of coffee, glanced at Wei Jun with surprise.

Other team members, such as the heads of the lighting, camera, and makeup teams, all looked solemn.

"Apart from rehearsing lines, there should be no interaction whatsoever," Wei Jun paused, his tone calm and firm. "During breaks, you can't bring her water, you can't sit next to her, you can't joke with her, and you can't ask her out for dinner after filming..."

"Just @ her in the WeChat group and talk about work directly, don't say anything else."

Wei Jun then listed many methods to "isolate" Chen Duling.

Zhang Wanyi hesitated for a moment before speaking, "Wouldn't this isolate her?"

"Yes," Wei Jun nodded, "it's about isolating her."

"But..." Zhang Wanyi was interrupted by Wei Jun before he could finish speaking. "Don't worry, it's not real isolation. It's just to let her experience what it's like to be disliked like Chen Yunru. I've already spoken to her in advance."

Everyone understood, and their expressions immediately relaxed. Some chatted and laughed, while others even suggested various scenarios of "isolation."

Shen Ao put down his coffee and looked at Wei Jun: "Are you sure she can handle it?"

Wei Jun smiled and said, "Don't underestimate her; she has a very strong personality."

The "Isolation Project" has officially begun.

Chen Duling arrived at the dressing room and sat in her designated spot, waiting for the makeup artist to do her makeup.

"Sister Mei, my skin has gotten worse these past few days from filming night scenes. Do you have any suggestions on how to help me?" Chen Duling chatted with the makeup artist as usual.

Makeup artist Mei Jie looked reluctant, but remembering her boss Wei Jun's instructions and that this was for Chen Duling's own good, she suppressed the urge to speak and only replied with a faint "Mm".

Chen Duling didn't notice the makeup artist's expression and tone, and continued chatting: "Sister Mei, is this a new cosmetic product? I don't think I saw it yesterday."

"Hmm," the makeup artist replied as always.

After chatting for a while, Chen Duling noticed that the makeup artist kept replying with "Mmm".

She felt something was off, thought about it for a moment, and then realized that the "isolation plan" had begun. Chen Duling gritted her teeth. Wei Jun, that bastard, was so efficient. He started right away.

After finishing her makeup and styling, Chen Duling arrived at the film set. As she walked, she greeted the staff members she had gotten to know better over the past few days. Usually, these staff members would respond with smiles, cheer her on, and some would even share snacks with her.

This time was different. Everyone who passed by her hurried past, and even if they greeted her, they would just nod and not say anything more.

Chen Duling was furious. She went straight to Wei Jun, who was looking at the materials, and sat down in front of him: "Now look what's happened, nobody's talking to me."

"Didn't you say there was no problem?" Wei Jun asked sarcastically without even looking up. "If you're afraid, I'll cancel."

"Looking at me, huh?" Chen Duling, unable to bear the provocation, crossed her arms and raised her head. "If I really succeed in perfectly passing the isolation plan, then what will you do?"

"Whatever." Wei Jun said, then ignored her and left. He had a lot to do today and didn't have time to talk to her. He had already "broken his vow" by talking to her so much.

Chen Duling stood quietly in place, making a provocative gesture towards Wei Jun's back, raising her right fist upwards and pressing her left hand down on her right wrist.

In today's first scene, Chen Duling had no other scenes and no lines; she was simply wearing headphones and writing in her diary in a classroom. She acted it out twice, but the director didn't call "cut" either, only repeatedly calling "Again."

After several takes, director Shen Ao, expressionless, shouted, "Cut! That's a wrap!"

Chen Duling wanted to go up to the director and ask what problems there were with the performance just now, and how to improve and film it later. Shen Ao didn't even look up, just waved his hand at her, as if to say don't bother me, I'm busy.

Chen Duling laughed awkwardly a few times, looking around, wanting to find Wei Jun to talk to, but strangely, Wei Jun never appeared again after leaving.

Chen Duling filmed the entire day in this "isolated" state. No one talked to her, and no one answered her calls to Wei Jun.

After filming wrapped, no one called her to eat. She simply took her lunchbox back to the guesthouse and ate while stabbing the food with her chopsticks, muttering that Wei Jun was inhuman.

"Chen Duling, you must be strong. You can do it. Don't let that bastard Wei Jun look down on you." Chen Duling chewed her food, her fists clenched tightly, a thin red mark left on her hand from the pressure of the chopsticks.

The next day, Wei Jun did not appear, and Chen Duling's situation remained the same. She took her lunchbox and wanted to eat with Zhang Wanyi and the others, but before she could get close, they left. She could only squat alone on the set to eat, her eyes red with grievance.

The third day was the same; she had never experienced a day pass so slowly.

On the fourth night of filming, her character, Chen Yunru, had an argument with her family and ran into the street, crying as she ran.

Action.

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Chen Duling, wearing her school uniform, ran on the closed road.

As she ran, she suddenly understood Chen Yunru, her family of origin, the pain she felt when she was isolated, and the despair she felt when no one liked her.

Chen Duling cried, naturally crying, her crying somewhat ugly, tears and snot constantly flowing out. She raised her hand to wipe them away, only to find that she couldn't wipe them clean, and the tears kept increasing.

She stopped wiping away her tears and ran forward like a madwoman.

"Beep beep~~" A car horn sounded behind Chen Duling.

She stopped and turned back, crying. The car's bright yellow headlights made her raise her hand to shield her eyes. She stood in the middle of the road, staring blankly as the car hurtled towards her.

At that moment, she almost wanted to die like Chen Yunru.

"Cut! That's it... That's a wrap!" Director Shen Ao shouted, almost unable to resist praising Chen Duling's performance.

It's so perfect, she's practically Chen Yunru herself.

It seems that Wei Jun's method worked. I was a little worried that Shen Ao wouldn't be able to handle it, but thankfully she didn't disappoint everyone.

Several staff members who usually had a good relationship with Chen Duling secretly wiped away tears, praising her excellent acting in their hearts.

Wei Jun stood a hundred meters away from Chen Duling and nodded slightly. Her performance was really good and very natural. You know, it's very difficult to cry naturally.

Wei Jun was slightly pleased with himself. With the effect of his "Deep Diver" character tag, the "Isolation Project" he had deliberately created, and Chen Duling's own efforts, Chen Duling should now be able to understand and perfectly portray Chen Yunru, even better than the original actress Ke Jiayan in the previous life.

After Chen Duling finished crying, she released all the pent-up emotions and grievances in her heart.

Although she knew it was fake, the feeling of being "isolated" was really unbearable. Soon, the resentment she had felt from being "isolated" for the past few days came out, and she looked around, wanting to see if Wei Jun had returned.

Wei Jun finally appeared, and Chen Duling caught a glimpse of him smiling at her.

She stormed up to Wei Jun, snapping at him, "You scoundrel, where have you been these past few days?"

"Where are you going..." Wei Jun originally wanted to say "What's it to you where you go?", but after thinking about it, he softened a little and replied gently, "Going to get sponsorships."

It's true that they deliberately avoided Chen Duling, and it's also true that they went to solicit sponsorships. Before filming started, there were only two sponsors for this drama: Metersbonwe and Coca-Cola.

Originally, Minute Maid was supposed to be the sponsor, as Wei Jun is still its spokesperson. However, upon investigation, it was discovered that Minute Maid only entered the Chinese market in 2004, so they had to abandon it. In the end, they relied on Minute Maid to act as a go-between and secure sponsorship from its parent company, Coca-Cola.

This trip of a few days was fruitful. Wei Jun successfully secured sponsorships from brands such as Sony Walkman, KFC, Bestore, and Mogujie APP. Most of them were attracted by Wei Jun's fame and believed he had potential. They invested a little money, not much, but enough.