Seeing you made me want you again.

The crew of "The Legend of the Green Fox".

At 7 p.m., Chi Yuan began rehearsing his lines.

Although Ji Won had already read the script, the director still patiently explained the scenes to him, which shows how much he valued the role.

"This TV series mainly tells the story of the rise of the fox clan. The fox clan was originally powerful, but because the clan members were too sentimental, many powerful foxes were hunted and killed by humans for love. After that, the fox clan declined, and because they were beautiful, they were always coveted by people. In the end, they could only survive by using fox charm, which is why later generations used the word 'fox spirit' to insult people."

"The Fox Ancestor you portray is the earliest ancestor of the fox clan, possessing the most outstanding appearance and strength of the fox clan at its peak. He was one of the strongest demons in the primordial era. The fox clan's innate charm is merely an aura he unconsciously exudes, which is the least significant thing, understand?"

These were all written in the script, but Chi Yuan still listened attentively: "Understood."

The director nodded and continued, "Your appearance is at a critical juncture for the fox clan, a time of life and death. The female lead leads the remaining foxes in prayer at the ancient fox tree, begging for their ancestors' protection. The fox ancestor awakens from its slumber. At that moment, a powerful aura will descend from the tree..."

The director went on to explain in detail many things to pay attention to during filming, talking for a good ten minutes before stopping: "Okay, let's try it out first."

Chi Yuan walked over to prepare, and the assistant director approached the director and said, "Chi Yuan's appearance is already 80% there. It's okay if his acting is a little lacking; we can add some special effects later."

The director sighed, "That's true, but let's see how it goes."

As a director, although he had prepared for the worst, he always hoped that his work could be perfect. If the original work hadn't described the Fox Ancestor as a young boy, he would definitely have found a good actor to make a cameo appearance.

Chi Yuan had experience with wire work, and after a brief conversation with the staff, he climbed up the tree smoothly.

He first walked through the air according to his own understanding, and then adjusted it twice according to the director's requirements before starting the test shoot.

"Ready, go!"

Chi Yuan was quickly pulled up, and seven or eight cameras were simultaneously filming him from both near and far.

The director glanced at the long shot first and found that Chi Won's "walking on air" posture was not bad, so he went to look at the close-up and frowned.

"Chi Yuan, your expression is too aloof. Where's your natural charm? Let's try again."

Chi Yuan was put down, and the process was repeated.

"Your eyes, where are your eyes? Is the camera giving you a close-up just to show off your dead fish eyes?"

Chi Yuan was released again.

"That's not the look I want; it's too gaudy."

"Again!"

……

Thus, Chi Yuan was put down and then pulled up again, going back and forth more than ten times, and was scolded by the director more than ten times.

The director was furious, but seeing the boy covered in sweat, head bowed and enduring the scolding, he knew he couldn't retaliate any further.

The wires were pulled back and forth so many times, the actor himself must have been uncomfortable, but Chi Won's attitude was always very good. He didn't complain of being tired or in pain, and he always performed actively, but he just couldn't get the hang of it.

"Alright, go and rest for a bit, we'll film again tomorrow." The director sighed. In the end, he was just being too demanding. Seeing how stunningly beautiful the boy looked on camera, he always wanted to capture the feeling from the book.

"Thank you, director. I'll go back and study the script carefully."

Chi Yuan removed the wires and went to change his clothes.

When Xiao Zhao saw the injuries on Chi Yuan's body, he couldn't help but complain, "The director went too far. He's treating you like a kite. Look how tightly you've been strangled."

Chi Yuan's waist and legs were covered in red swellings caused by the steel wire, especially his lower back, which was bleeding.

Chi Yuan, however, said nonchalantly, "It's my fault. My performance didn't meet the director's requirements, which delayed the production schedule."

Chi Yuan is not afraid of being scolded by the director. As long as the director's scolding is reasonable, he can humbly accept it.

Xiao Zhao was angry: "You're delaying the production schedule. We haven't left the set since we arrived last night. You haven't slept for 36 hours."

He even managed to take a nap, but Chi Yuan kept studying the script.

Chi Yuan: "Now we can go back to the hotel. Let's go back and rest."

Xiao Zhao: "I'll go get the car."

Back at the hotel arranged by the film crew, Chi Yuan, exhausted both physically and mentally, couldn't fall asleep.

He could already recite the script from memory, but Chi Yuan just couldn't find the fox ancestor's inherent alluring charm.

How can a man be alluring?

Chi Yuan was a little discouraged and couldn't help but post a crying face emoji on his WeChat Moments. Then he put down the script and planned to study it again after taking a shower.

-

in the apartment.

Jiang Haochen, who was having trouble sleeping, poured himself a glass of red wine and habitually scrolled through his phone while drinking.

Suddenly, he saw Chi Yuan's WeChat Moments post from five minutes earlier.

"That expression... it can't be that he was scolded by the director and cried during filming, can it?" Jiang Haochen found it amusing that the kitten might be hugging its knees and crying in a corner.

To be honest, kittens look quite cute when they cry.

With that in mind, Jiang Haochen made a video call to Chi Yuan.

The phone rang for a while without being answered. Just as Jiang Haochen frowned and was about to hang up, the call was finally connected.

However, the image doesn't show Chi Yuan's handsome face, but rather his chest muscles, which are barely visible beneath his bathrobe.

The kind that makes you want to tear it open just by looking at it.

Little vixen, even making a phone call makes her want to seduce herself.

Jiang Haochen's eyes darkened.

"Mr. Jiang, you're still here." Chi Yuan's face finally appeared in the video, his eyes, clearly blurred by moisture, were wet and full of surprise.

"I was taking a shower, so I was a little slow to answer. Sorry."

Jiang Haochen didn't know if Chi Yuan was really taking a bath or if he was deliberately seducing him, but he didn't care. Anyway, he was very satisfied with the scene he had just witnessed.

Jiang Haochen: "Just finished work and got back to the hotel?"

Chi Yuan hummed in agreement, his expression turning somewhat forlorn as he thought about filming.

Jiang Haochen noticed and asked him, "What's wrong? Did the director yell at you?"

Chi Yuan nodded in shame: "I'm so useless."

Jiang Haochen: "It's normal to get scolded by the director while filming. I've been scolded before."

Chi Yuan looked at him with disbelief: "You were also scolded by the director?"

Jiang Haochen found Chi Yuan's reaction funny: "Is it some kind of miracle that I'm being criticized? Every actor has been criticized."

Chi Yuan: "But you're a movie star."

Jiang Haochen: "Even a Best Actor award winner can't guarantee a good performance in every scene, not to mention that everyone's understanding of a character is different."

When it comes to acting, Jiang Haochen speaks eloquently.

Seeing the boy listening attentively with an expression of admiration, Jiang Haochen decided to offer some guidance: "Tell me about your character, and I'll help you analyze it?"

Chi Yuan never imagined that Jiang Haochen would teach him acting. He jumped up excitedly and said, "Really? I... I'll go get the script right now."

Holding the script, Chi Yuan explained his understanding of the character to Jiang Haochen in detail: "The book says that the Fox Ancestor walks like a clear spring dripping water, his glance makes everything pale, and every move he makes is charming and can bewitch people unintentionally. The director asked me to express the charm of the Fox Ancestor, but I just can't act out that charm."

Jiang Haochen asked curiously, "What did the director say about your allure?"

Chi Yuan said with shame, "Gaudy."

"What? Gaudy?" Jiang Haochen laughed out loud. "You're gaudy? How did you act? Show me something!"

He was really curious. Chi Yuan's personality might be wooden or cute when acting, but how did he end up being associated with vulgarity?

His kitten was shy at those times.

Chi Yuan was so embarrassed he wanted to crawl into a hole, but he still mustered up the courage to perform it once.

After reading it, Jiang Haochen was silent for two seconds, then laughed even louder.

That's not just gaudy, it's clearly affected. The winking and eye-rolling are so fake it's almost cute.

Chi Yuan's ears turned red with shame, and Jiang Haochen, with his head bowed, could only see the cowlick on the boy's head. Poor thing.

Jiang Haochen couldn't resist wanting to rub it.

Jiang Haochen laughed for a full minute before forcing himself to stop: "Okay, I'm not laughing at you anymore. Look up."

Chi Yuan was too ashamed to face anyone and remained motionless for a long time.

Jiang Haochen: "Sweetie, I want to see your face."

Chi Yuan then moved, revealing a face that was flushed red from holding back his anger.

That's incredibly shameless.

Jiang Haochen said seriously, "Acting is not simply imitating others. The director of this film is Director Qin, right? I've worked with him before. He's strict with you, which proves that you have something he needs."

The boy seemed encouraged, and his whole being came alive.

Jiang Haochen: "Chi Yuan, exude your own charm."

Chi Yuan: "My allure? Do I even have that?"

Jiang Haochen: "Of course, didn't I fall for your charm?"

Mr. Jiang was bewitched by me?

Chi Yuan: "I... have this ability?"

Jiang Haochen chuckled again: "Yes, you're quite capable. You've even managed to seduce me into keeping you as my mistress."

Upon hearing the words "sugar baby," Chi Yuan felt a slight, almost imperceptible pang in his heart, but he quickly ignored it.

Jiang Haochen: "Do you remember the first time we met? I mistook you for someone Cui Dong had arranged for me, which is why I took care of you."

Chi Yuan certainly remembered it; it was the most shameless thing he had ever done in his life—he had despicably deceived Mr. Jiang.

Jiang Haochen: "Actually, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have mistaken you for someone else."

Chi Yuan asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Jiang Haochen: "I didn't originally plan to call anyone that day, but when I entered the room and saw you, I changed my mind. So, Chi Yuan, I was bewitched by you."

The boy in the video blushed, his neck turning red from the actor's deliberately ambiguous tone.

"Keep it up, little kitty, I'm still waiting for you to come back and pay the interest."