Chapter 15: No, I’m Playing Teacher Dapeng

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Back when Zhou Le was just an extra, his acting was already quite convincing. Especially later, as he advanced, playing those angry and irritable henchmen roles. Many people wondered how Zhou Le, who wasn’t formally trained, could portray these characters so vividly. But in truth, Zhou Le was simply playing himself. Because on the construction site, he had to be just like that.

Of course, Zhou Le never mentioned who the project manager was—after all, that was his mentor. On the day he decided to leave, his mentor even took him out for a meal alone and they drank quite a bit. Zhou Le felt that his current acting skills were like the last lesson his mentor had taught him.

“So, your role isn’t big, but it’s important for you. How many projects have you done so far?”

“This is my first, Brother Zhou Le.”

“See? That makes it even more important. You have to act well. I’ve read the script. Your scenes can already rival those of the two greats from the band Beyond, and some other rock legends too. Although the roles are different, you should cherish this opportunity. Aim so that in the next project, whenever people see you, they’ll think, ‘Oh, that’s the little nurse from The Sewing Machine Band.’ Then your character will be a success.”

“Got it! Thanks, Brother Zhou Le!”

Zhou Le smiled upon hearing this. “Just thanks?”

“I’ll treat you to a meal later!”

“All right then.”

Zhou Le nodded, satisfied.

“By the way, Brother Zhou Le, can I add you on WeChat?”

“Sure.”

After adding each other on WeChat, Zhao Lusi went off to film. At that moment, Nazha came over again.

“Wow, you already managed to connect with an actress from the crew that fast?”

Zhou Le sat down on a bench, shaking his head helplessly. “No, Director Da Peng asked her to find me and insisted I teach her. I’m only half-skilled myself, so I just chatted casually and tried to send her off. But then she insisted on adding me on WeChat, so I added her.”

“Your smile is practically ear to ear. You know you’re asking for trouble acting like this, adding an actress’s WeChat so happily?” Nazha placed one hand on her hip and pinched Zhou Le’s cheek with the other.

Startled, Zhou Le quickly slapped her hand away. “Cut it out, I’m trying to stay disciplined these days.”

Nazha blinked in surprise.

Then Zhou Le looked at the girl before him with affection. “Actually, you’re the very first actress I added on WeChat. You have no idea how happy I was when I got home that day.”

“How happy?”

“So happy I posted on Moments.”

“I don’t believe you. Show me.”

Zhou Le pulled out his phone and opened his Moments.

Nazha glanced over and saw that the likes filled an entire page. Among the comments, 70% were question marks, with some text replies scattered throughout.

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On set—Li Zhenming: “Dude, did you really see Dilraba?”

Nazha: “?”

“Don’t mind him, he’s just a country bumpkin. It’s normal he doesn’t recognize her,” Zhou Le hurriedly explained.

At the office—Zhang Li: “Bro, my treat. Let me take you out for the best meal. I just have one request: bring Nazha along. If you can’t, you two eat inside and I’ll watch from the doorway.”

Nazha: “Are these your old colleagues? They seem pretty fun.”

“Yeah, they’re all good people,” Zhou Le smiled.

Machinery Department—Zheng Qiang: “Bro, do you still need people? I want in. I’m a big fan of Nazha. I definitely won’t bring Xiao Li. He’s a fake fan, doesn’t even remember her name.”

On set—Liao Yong: “Whoa, Malzahar!”

Nazha looked around: “You guys had quite the fun back then. Didn’t expect you all to be my fans.”

Zhou Le nodded: “That’s true. When we drank back then, I always told them, if I could marry Nazha, I’d be happy even if I had to live in a mansion and drive luxury cars.”

Nazha was taken aback: “You even included both food and drink?”

Zhou Le waved his hand: “People have to have dreams.”

Nazha gazed at Zhou Le, unsure of what she was thinking. But hearing him say these things openly didn’t feel cheesy; it felt sincere. Just speaking honestly.

After all, she was that kind of person too.

“By the way, have you finished reading your script? How’s your research going?”

“Done. No big deal. My character is basically a mix of macho and shy,” Zhou Le placed the script on his lap. “Honestly, reading the script was just to pass the time.”

“Then help me polish mine. I have more scenes.”

“Sure.”

Zhou Le’s character, Zhaoyao, and Nazha’s Ding Jianguo appeared together, both auditioning for the band.

“How did Director Da Peng instruct you?”

“He said to just act casually, be a bit handsome, and bring out my own style.”

“Got it. How should we act then?”

“Us… just casual too. You’re playing Director Da Peng anyway.”

Zhou Le nodded.

Nazha pretended her leg was in a cast.

“Your leg…”

Nazha: “Long, white, and slender. Want to touch it?”

Zhou Le: “Sure.”

He looked at Nazha expectantly. “Really?”

Nazha: “Why don’t you try first?”

The next moment, Zhou Le reached out and touched her leg. After all, she had given permission.

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Nazha’s face flushed all the way to her ears. “You’re really touching it?”

Zhou Le: “You asked me to.”

Nazha was surprised by Zhou Le’s shamelessness. “Aren’t you afraid someone might see?”

“As long as the reward outweighs the risk, it’s worth it. You’re so beautiful, and your skin is so good. Honestly, I feel like my life is complete.”

“How does it feel?”

Zhou Le looked puzzled: “Didn’t you just ask?”

“The part about being beautiful?”

“No, the part about it being straight.”

Though she was taken advantage of, Nazha found Zhou Le amusing. “Were you always like this?”

“Of course not. Didn’t you ask me to play Director Da Peng?”

“Well, your acting is pretty impressive. So you weren’t just playing yourself just now?” Nazha asked again.

Zhou Le glanced guiltily at the system panel—his experience points hadn’t increased at all. Then he said with a straight face, “Of course not. I was playing Director Da Peng.”

Just as he finished speaking, the experience bar jumped forward.

【Experience +50】

Nazha didn’t doubt him and continued acting.

Though it was only the first day, Director Da Peng filmed dozens of takes that afternoon. He had also just been bitten by a dog that day, so they canceled the night shoot.

Zhou Le also learned some inside information.

That actress who added him on WeChat, Zhao Lusi, was definitely not from a common background. She had appeared on the variety show Mars Intelligence Agency, celebrated her birthday at a party hosted by He Jiong, and her resources were introduced by Wang Han. Born in Chengdu, Sichuan, she studied fashion styling in Taiwan and later went to the United States to continue her studies.

Just thinking about that, Zhou Le suddenly received a WeChat message from Zhao Lusi.

“Thank you, Brother Zhou Le. After filming today, Director Da Peng praised my performance. I’ve been in Beijing this whole time. When you’re free, I’ll definitely treat you to a meal.”

Zhou Le immediately agreed.

He had already told the shooting range that he wouldn’t be going back, but he still needed to do some final handover work. This was a good chance to get it done.