Chapter 48: Can Facial Paralysis Be Cured?

Chapter 48: Can Facial Paralysis Be Cured?

At nine o'clock, the top editor responsible for promotion fired up the editing software.

Energetic music played first, setting the beat. The video started with the girl's comment, "NGs for hundreds of times." A screenshot of her message was magnified.

As the music intensified, it gradually took over the entire screen.

A bold subtitle appeared: Director, your call!

Tang Fei's GN highlights video had just been released:

NO.1: In the scene where tea is being prepared, Tang Fei displayed elegance while listening to Su Yang's words, her expression shifting between sweetness and agreement. Suddenly, a chicken flew out of the fence, flapping its wings and landing in Tang Fei's arms. Amidst the fluttering feathers, it let out a soul-stirring cry, "Gobble, gobble, gobble!"

NO.2: During the fight with the venomous snake, the green, prop snake that required post-production effects was punched by Tang Fei, sending white cotton flying. Both Tang Fei and the surrounding crew froze for three seconds. Guan Liu, provoked, jumped up. Eventually, Tang Fei turned red with embarrassment and apologized in a pitifully adorable voice, "Director, I'm sorry. Let's do another take."

NO.3: Filming Su Yang and Li Xiuyun playfully fishing with a fish spear on the river.

Before the shoot, both Su Yang and Li Xiuyun were shivering from the cold. But as soon as the director called "action," they swiftly slipped into character.

During the shooting, Guan Liu was assigned to spear a fish but failed miserably. He then planned to use special effects in post-production.

He was pretending to have caught a fish, joyfully lifting his harpoon, when Tang Fei accidentally impaled a real fish, one as long as an arm!

The big fish struggled fiercely, breaking free from the harpoon and splashing water into the air. The two of them got drenched in the face by the incoming spray.

Director: "Replace Tang Fei's harpoon with a blunted one. Actors, stay warm. We'll resume in 30 minutes."

NO.4: Li Xiuyun is poisoned, and Su Yang rushes with her on his back. Due to Tang Fei's long legs, when she tries to fold them up for a better shot, they end up dragging on the ground. Unfortunately, her lengthy legs hook onto a plastic bag.

Guan Liu loses his balance, and both of them tumble to the ground. The plastic bag even flies up and covers Tang Fei's head.

Director: "For the next take, have Tang Fei's legs slanted, not touching the ground. Also, clear the area of any debris."

NO.5: A scene on a boat! Here, Li Xiuyun lies weakly in bed. In the shot, Li Xiuyun turns her head to gaze out the window. In this silent, empty room, she reveals emotions that she cannot share with others. Her longing gaze fixates on the world outside the window.

The moment Su Yang opens the door, Li Xiuyun conceals all those feelings, revealing only a gentle and understanding side. Despite her pale, sickly appearance, she forces a smile.

She puts on an act of normalcy, as if nothing is wrong, and softly yet distinctly calls out "Brother Su" before coughing.

She coughs again and again, the sound echoing relentlessly...

Tang Fei: "Director, this blood bag is too sturdy, I can't bite through it."

Scene 6: Underwater sequence. Tang Fei's movements in the water are graceful and ethereal, like a little aquatic fairy. The crew holds their breath, captivated by the awe-inspiring atmosphere on set.

The audience is mesmerized by the stunning visuals. What NG? It's a treat! How did she learn to swim like that? No breath-holding for an entire minute of intense underwater action! No body double – it's all her!

Her dress billows beautifully underwater. Incredible! The art design, action choreography, and Tang Fei herself – how can they be so breathtaking?

This picturesque moment is disrupted by a floating embroidered shoe, which drifts near Tang Fei's face before rising upward.

Director: "How did the shoelace come undone? Remember to check props before the next dive."

Scene 7: Li Xiuyun lies in bed, determined to stop Su Yang from venturing into the perilous Spirit Eagle Secret Valley. As Su Yang prepares to leave, she struggles to move, yet manages to gather strength, biting the sheet to edge towards the bedside. She falls off the bed with a thud.

She tumbles weakly, her limbs limp like noodles, evoking a heart-wrenching helplessness. Gazing at Su Yang's departing figure, she strains to lift her head, drenched in cold sweat. Her voice is heavy with determination and regret: "Perhaps the tale about the Spirit Egg's detoxifying powers was intentionally told to you. These eagles hold grudges and travel in flocks. Provoking one could mean facing thousands seeking revenge. I cannot risk the lives of the entire village for a maybe, Su Yang, neither should you!"

Su Yang paused in his departure, and Li Xiuyun's aura gradually waned. Her lips trembled as she whispered, "Letting the village face tens of thousands of spirit eagles, if there are casualties, you won't be able to bear the guilt."

"How do you know I can't bear the guilt for you?" Su Yang turned around, his eyes reddening.

"If I can't bear it, Brother Su will carry it forever, into the next life. Our fate will never be severed."

Director: "Alright, let's take a break before we shoot the next scene."

Tang Fei got up from the ground and rushed to the monitor to review her performance. "Director, one more take, please. I think the dialogue could be even better, yeah, the emotional conflict could be stronger."

Director: "Doesn't that fall hurt?"

Tang Fei: "No, it doesn't."

Director: "Your knee is already bruised."

Tang Fei: "Just one more take, Director Xu, please."

Director: "Alright, alright, one more take."

The upbeat music suddenly shifted, replaced by the sound of screeching brakes followed by an apology, "Oops, wrong one!"

The scene transitioned, and the soundtrack transformed into a traditional Chinese melody, gentle and soothing. Tang Fei, dressed in a white gown, appeared on screen, dancing gracefully in front of a water tank.

Like an ethereal fairy detached from the mortal world, she turned her head and lowered her gaze. Her long sleeves unfurled, and ribbons spun around her, the form-fitting garment accentuating her figure flawlessly. The blue water tank shimmered under the lights, creating an illusion of her dancing amidst rippling blue waves, with a hazy, dreamlike quality.

Her spinning wide sleeves concealed a nearly barefaced beauty, compelling viewers to overlook the background machinery and crew members in their focus on her.

Teasing the audience's curiosity, her face was briefly revealed only to be hidden again by her sleeves, akin to a musician partially veiling herself behind a pipa, her enchanting countenance tantalizingly elusive.

The hem of her dress billowed like rolling waves, with shimmering blue reflections in the backdrop, as if she were a fairy dancing in the water!

If someone claimed this was a portrayal of the Goddess Luo, he would believe it instantly!

The screen turned black once more.

At the end of the video, Tang Fei was seen sitting in the studio with her legs split wide, on a green-screen floor.

During a break in filming, she played cards with Guan Liu and a few other actors. As she leaned back, He Zhou, standing behind her, fed her a grape. She then gracefully sat up, throwing down two cards with authority, "The King and Queen! Bomb!"

The scene was then tinted in black and white and played in slow motion: "Big - Small - King - Bomb."

The final shot froze, with post-production adding a pair of sunglasses, a cigar, and a large gold chain to Tang Fei's face and neck.

As the video spread across TikTok, Weibo, video platforms, and various forums, it immediately ignited the enthusiasm of netizens! The view count skyrocketed, and comments refreshed so quickly that one could barely find their own remarks amidst the flood. Scrolling through dozens of pages still wouldn't reveal them.

"Oh my god, I'm dying! Feifei's dance is too beautiful!"

"Feifei has such great stamina! She doesn't seem stiff at all; she must have been nervous during her earlier acting days."

"Feifei can be both salty and sweet, melting my heart!"

"I want to be that chicken, to be hugged by Sugar Treasure! I'm so envious."

"Haha, and they even showed how hard it was to carry her due to her long legs. The official release must have had ulterior motives, affecting Feifei's future roles."

"I'm content beyond measure. Seeing Feifei's vulnerable appearance tugs at my heartstrings. Her seamless transition between emotions is impressive. Whoever still doubts Feifei's acting skills clearly hasn't seen this."

"Fighting in the cold water for that winter scene at 9 o'clock was too intense. That fish splashed them with water, and I felt cold just watching it. I shivered, hugging myself tightly."

"Does one have to compensate for destroying a prop with a punch? Hahaha, Tang Fei's pitiful apology was truly adorable."

"This dance was filmed during a break? I insist it be included in the main footage! It's such a shame, I've watched it thirty times and still can't get enough."

"Tang Fei can punch through a python but not bite through that blood pack. Can someone provide contact information for the blood pack manufacturer? I'd like to order a bulletproof vest."

As for the girl who vowed to eat her keyboard live, her account was flooded with comments from numerous netizens. Many were tagging her:

"Come out and show yourself."

"What brand of keyboard do you prefer? I recommend a high-quality metal one, I'm afraid a plastic one won't satisfy your appetite."

"Slap, slap, slap. Reality hits harder than a tornado."

"Buddy, don't back down! Fulfill your live broadcast promise."

The girl gritted her teeth so hard they seemed about to shatter. Rolling up her sleeves, she clicked on the promotional video for Nine O'clock, muttering, "I refuse to believe a person with a poker face can be cured."