Seeing her confidence, Lu Nianzhi didn't say much more. There was no need to worry about her studies.
If time is too tight, we can rearrange the schedule.
But the TK fashion show for this spring and summer is the most important.
"Well then, there's no problem. I'll go back and work out the details, and in the afternoon, I'll communicate with the director of the crew," Lu Nianzhi said, organizing the materials and looking at Rong Dai.
Rong Dai nodded, finally having a direction for the matter.
Although she knew that the days ahead might be tough, this fulfilling feeling satisfied Rong Dai and made her look forward to it.
She hoped to create a new world here and stand shoulder to shoulder with Huo Shao Ting even earlier.
After exchanging ideas with Lu Nianzhi, Rong Dai set off for the film set with her bodyguards.
She had thoroughly studied the script, and it was up to her own performance to shape the character.
With a few months of acting experience, as well as guidance from the talented seniors Qiao Wanzhou and Zhou Jing, her acting skills were unquestionable.
The afternoon scenes ended very successfully.
Glancing at the time, she still had two night scenes to shoot, so she decided not to go back to the apartment but instead went to the dressing room to rest and learn more about the TK fashion show.
"Miss Qiao?"
When Rong Dai arrived at the dressing room, she was almost scared to death by Qiao Wanzhou.
Qiao Wanzhou sat on a chair with red and swollen eyes, still wearing her costume, tightly gripping her phone.
"What's wrong with you?"
Ever since the last time she got drunk and was sent back by Zhou Jing, Rong Dai had noticed that the relationship between Qiao Wanzhou and Zhou Jing had become very awkward and uncomfortable.
Qiao Wanzhou wiped away her tears and looked up at her. "Have you finished filming?"
Rong Dai nodded, pulled a chair and sat down. "Are you facing any difficulties?"
"My grandmother is seriously ill and has been hospitalized. The doctor said... she might not make it to the Chinese New Year."
Qiao Wanzhou's voice choked up.
Since Rong Dai got to know Qiao Wanzhou, she had always seen elegance, nobility, and brilliance in her. At most, there were occasional small temper tantrums and a bit of depression.
She had never seen her so heartbroken before.
Thinking about Qiao Wanzhou's grandmother's condition, Rong Dai let out a sigh.
When she attended her grandmother's birthday banquet last time, she knew that her grandmother wouldn't last long.
She didn't like comforting people in these situations. The deceased had passed away, and comforting wouldn't change anything for the living.
This was something that everyone had to experience in their lives, and they had to learn to accept it on their own.
She handed Qiao Wanzhou a tissue and gently patted her shoulder.
"You still have time, so go back and spend time with her."
Qiao Wanzhou's eyes were red, completely different from her previous elegance and nobility. She looked extremely sad.
"But I can't leave here. I'm afraid that if I go back, I won't have the mood to work when I come back. My grandmother... she's really, really important to me."
Rong Dai knew the feeling of losing a loved one.
"In fact, our roles are almost finished. If we arrange it tightly, we can finish shooting this month."
She was also thinking about how to talk to the crew about this matter.
After all, if she wanted to change the play, she needed the whole cast to cooperate. Even though the director was her younger uncle, Huo Shaojie, he still had to consider the feelings of the other actors.
When she took on this role, it was met with controversy. Both Qiao Wanzhou and Zhou Jing were seasoned actors, not only well-known domestically but also internationally respected.
She had to respect their schedules.
But this time, the temptation of TK Showcase was great, and she really wanted to go for it.
"I've seen the scenes that come after this, and it's mostly the three of us on camera. To be honest, I really want to finish filming quickly so that I can attend TK's first showcase in Huaxia this year."
"If both you and Senior Zhou Jing agree, I would be really grateful."
Rong Dai didn't hide anything and directly expressed her dilemma.
Qiao Wanzhou sniffled, completely devoid of her usual goddess demeanor.
With her swollen eyes resembling peaches, she looked at Rong Dai and said, "Really? Then I'll go talk to that jerk."
Seeing that she still had the energy to curse someone, Rong Dai knew that Qiao Wanzhou had not completely broken down.
In fact, according to Qiao Wanzhou's current schedule, she could definitely find time to visit Old Madam Qiao.
But she dared not, just as Qiao Wanzhou herself had said.
Once she went back, her attitude towards work would change, which would greatly affect her performance.
"No rush, let's finish today's filming first. When we find a suitable time, we can have a meal together and invite the director and other actors. We should hear their schedule arrangements before making a decision."
"I think everyone probably won't be too opposed to it, especially since the Lunar New Year is coming soon. Finishing work early, although it's a bit tiring, would allow us to spend a reunion year."
Rong Dai analyzed with a slight smile.
Qiao Wanzhou nodded. When she saw her swollen eyes in the mirror, she couldn't help but complain. Then she diligently touched up her makeup, as if the previous heart-wrenching sadness was just an illusion.
But Rong Dai knew well that there's no greater sorrow than a dead heart.
The sadder one is, sometimes the harder it is to vent it out.
She changed out of her costume and put on a warm down jacket. When Qiao Wanzhou went to shoot the next scene, Rong Dai took out her phone and found Zhou Jing's WeChat in the group chat, sending him a message.
Zhou Jing had no scenes in this one, so he came over within a few minutes.
"How is she... Wanzhou?"
These past few days, Zhou Jing had been feeling really bad, not knowing how to handle Qiao Wanzhou anymore.
It seemed that their breakthrough that night had disrupted the balance of their relationship.
Rong Dai looked deeply at Zhou Jing. She knew that this man felt extremely insecure in front of Qiao Wanzhou.
Yes, it was insecurity.
Although in the eyes of outsiders, Zhou Jing was already outstanding.
He had the looks, the talent, the money.
In any aspect, he could match up with Qiao Wanzhou.
But Qiao Wanzhou was just too exceptional.
This sense of inferiority had formed in Zhou Jing's heart long ago, so even though he had reached his current height, he still looked up to Qiao Wanzhou.
This was a problem that only Zhou Jing himself could solve, and she couldn't be of much help.
"Not very good."
Rong Dai shook her head and briefly explained to Zhou Jing what had made Qiao Wanzhou so sad a moment ago.
She glanced at Zhou Jing's reaction for a few seconds before speaking up and telling him about the conversation she had with Qiao Wanzhou earlier.
"I'm fine, it depends on your thoughts and those of the other actors, Zhou Jing, as the senior."
"Sometimes, whether it's with loved ones or in relationships, once you miss the opportunity, there won't be another chance."
"Even if there's a chance to start afresh, it won't be the same thing or the same person."
Rong Dai's voice was soft, and her words carried two layers of meaning. It was up to Zhou Jing to understand them.
Interfering in other people's emotional matters is the least appropriate thing for outsiders to do, and she didn't have that much to do with it.
