
'The Lost Relative' was officially announced to begin filming in late July. Originally, Tangning wanted to start filming after Mo Ting's 33rd birthday. But, as her manager, Mo Ting naturally wanted to protect the impression the crew had of her, so he arranged for her to start filming at the same time as everyone else.
"I know you want to stay by my side. But, when the time comes, I'll come pick you up," Mo Ting smiled as he brushed his hair with his hands.
"OK," Tangning said as she tiptoed and kissed Mo Ting's lips. With his words, he was convinced to go to the set.
Because, to her, the most important thing in the world is still her husband. Whether it was modeling or acting, there was nothing that Mo Ting could compare to.
For acting, she could give all her strength, but for Mo Ting, she could instantly give her life ...
Song Yanshu accompanied Tangning on the set. On the first day of filming, they headed straight to the hotel after the incense burning ceremony because Tangning wasn't going to record her part until the next day. So, she spent the night thinking about what gift to get Mo Ting.
That night, after Tangning, Song Yanshu and Wei An finished having dinner together, they returned to their respective rooms. However, on the way, Tangning spotted a pair of familiar figures in the hotel garden. Even though it was only a glance, he could still clearly identify who they were. Even Song Yanshu stopped and exclaimed, "Ning Jie ..."
"I see," Tangning replied.
"Do you want me to investigate further?" Song Yanshu asked.
"Keep for yourself for now ..." Tangning instructed calmly, "Before we confirm the matter, don't tell anyone about it."
Gu Heng would never have imagined that the relationship that she and Bai Qiusheng hid so hard, would eventually be revealed so easily by Tangning. Even though all he saw was the figure of those passing by suspiciously.
"OK," Song Yanshu nodded.
Tangning's response didn't mean that she didn't take the matter seriously. In fact, it's the opposite. If the male lead and supporting actress were to be in a relationship, she knew her position as the female lead was extremely dangerous.
"You have a scene with Gu Heng tomorrow. You better be careful around her," Song Yanshu had heard enough instructions from Mo Ting to know that Tangning's safety was a top priority.
"I know," Tangning nodded before she and Song Yanshu parted ways and returned to their respective rooms.
Mo Ting had told her earlier that if she had a scene with Gu Heng, she should call him.
At that moment, he thought he overreacted, but now ...
...she pulled out her phone without hesitation and directly called her husband.
"What's wrong?" Mo Ting sounded like he was driving.
"Stop the car first and I'll tell you," Tangning was worried about her safety.
Mo Ting chuckled and stopped the car on the side of the road before continuing, "So, what's up?"
"I'll be filming a scene with Gu Heng tomorrow. It was during the third set in the afternoon," Tangning replied. "I want you to come..."
After hearing from his wife, Mo Ting's eyes darkened a little, especially when he thought of Gu Heng's expression on the press release. So, he quickly agreed, "I'll be coming in the afternoon. Focus on your shooting preparation. You don't have to worry about anything ... I'm right here."
"OK," Tangning replied. "That's it. Go back to doing what you did and go to bed early tonight. Don't stay up just because I don't exist. I'll call later to check on you."
"OK," Mo Ting hung up the phone after giving his answer. She could roughly guess that Tangning had found something, otherwise, she wouldn't have called her with such late notice.
But, since Tangning did not explain any further, she decided not to ask. If he wanted to tell her, he would. This is part of their understanding of each other.
In the middle of the night...
"Don't!" Bai Qiusheng refused, "That's too risky."
"But if we wait for your scene with him, I'm afraid we'll waste too much time. Tomorrow, I have to grab her hair and hit her on the head..."
"No, you can't."
"Why not? Events like this often occur on the set. Before you and I became famous, we both had experienced it before. I can only say that I lost control and underestimated my strength."
"Just wait patiently," Bai Qiusheng pressed Gu Heng's shoulder, "Listen to me!"
Although Gu Heng did not argue any further, the idea continued to pop into his mind. In fact, he became even more obsessed with it.
This was a rare opportunity to injure Tangning and force her to retreat from the film.
However, Bai Qiusheng was too careful...
Maybe he should act first and talk later.
With his complex emotions, Gu Heng persisted until the next morning ...
Since Tangning was going to film some solo scenes first, Gu Heng did not arrive on set until later.
When she arrived, Tangning was filming a scene where she searched for her husband everywhere.
However, Gu Heng did not pay attention to Tangning's acting. Because at this moment, he was still fighting against the internal struggle. In fact, the more he looked at Tangning's head, the more he imagined her stepping back from the film after receiving an injury.
"Haiz, I must say, there are no words to describe Tangning's acting. She was born to be a great actress."
"I know it right! He was self-effacing and did not cause any problems. He also became a character very quickly. He's really not bad."
Right beside Gu Heng, the staff discussion about Tangning, made her hatred for Tangning once again increase.
After lunch, the props crew made their final preparations as Tangning and Gu Heng appeared on set.
"Gu Heng, as soon as the camera starts spinning, I want you to grab Tangning's hair from behind, drag her into the bathtub and drown her head in the water. Considering the safety, I made a slight change to the scene, "clear Wei An. "Gu Heng, you are very experienced. I'm sure you know how to control your powers."
"Yes, I know, director," Gu Heng nodded her head in a guilty feeling.
She was supposed to bang Tangning's head against the pole, but the scene had now turned into drowning her in the bathtub ...
...If that's the case, then the plan won't work.
"Director, we don't need to change that. At that moment in the movie, the older sister suddenly exploded in anger. I think we should stick to the original setting," Tangning suddenly suggested.
"But you can get hurt like that!"
"I'm sure Gu Jie is a very professional actress and won't let me get hurt, right?" Tangning looked at Gu Heng seriously.
Gu Heng was startled for a few seconds, before a smile appeared on his face, "Of course, we are both professionals."
"Then let's do a quick exercise" replied Wei An.