The Movie Queen's Mouth is Blessed - Chapter 31

Jiang Xiaobai: …

She felt like her brain was a mess, staring blankly at the shattered cup on the floor, lost in confusion.

Previously, she had prayed for many good things, but none came true. Now, whenever she said something terrible, it immediately came to pass. What was going on?

Could it be that only bad things came true, while good things didn’t?

No, Jiang Xiaobai refused to accept that answer.

In her past life, she didn’t have this “ability,” nor did the original owner. Why did she suddenly have it now?

Even if she had brought some supernatural ability, it should have been good luck, considering she had been involved in a spirit-gathering charm incident.

But why was it turning out to be the opposite?

She scratched her head, thought momentarily, and then gritted her teeth.

“The hotel will have a power outage tonight!”

As soon as she said this, the same incredible sensation from before rose within her. Just as Jiang Xiaobai felt a jolt, the lights in the room went out, plunging her into darkness.

Jiang Xiaobai sat on the edge of the bed, feeling utterly helpless.

You really did cause a power outage! I haven’t finished my script yet!

“I was wrong. Can I stop trying? Please, let the power come back.”

Jiang Xiaobai said this with a pained expression, but there was no response.

She covered her face and buried herself under the blankets.

The sudden power outage also confused the hotel staff. The manager was in a frenzy, receiving numerous complaints from guests.

Jiang Xiaobai, the culprit, was unaware of this. She had already drifted into a deep, peaceful sleep, free from her worries.

The next day, Zhao Xiulun’s representative brought the contract for E-sports to Jiang Xiaobai’s set and left her the script.

“DS Jewelry has already contacted me. The photo shoot is scheduled for three days from now and will last two to three days. Remember to take a leave from the set in advance,” Dong Ran said during a break in filming.

Jiang Xiaobai immediately went to see Director Niu.

The shooting schedule for each segment was carefully planned. Taking leave required early notice so the director could adjust accordingly.

“Three days from now… okay, I’ll approve your leave,” Director Niu said after a long pause, frowning.

He was a strict director who disliked actors taking leave, but Jiang Xiaobai had performed well since joining the set. Her scenes were shot quickly, and a few days’ absence wouldn’t delay the production.

“However, your scenes might be more frequent in the next few days. Be prepared.”

“Alright, I understand.”

Today, Jiang Xiaobai had many scenes, mainly with the male lead, Liu Feng. This made her somewhat frustrated.

The reason was simple: Shu Jie, who played Liu Feng…, had mediocre acting skills.

Everyone had their own opinions about the acting abilities of modern young actors. Jiang Xiaobai was working with a high-profile male artist for the first time. After a few scenes with him, she clearly understood his skills.

Jiang Xiaobai rarely had to do multiple takes, but when she had scenes with Shu Jie, it almost always required two or three takes to pass. Director Niu often gave him a lot of direction beforehand to avoid further delays.

It wasn’t just Jiang Xiaobai who had to do multiple takes; almost every actor with scenes with Shu Jie had to do numerous takes.

Today was no different. Each scene required repeated takes because lines were flubbed or emotions were off. The actors on set were helpless and frustrated, but no one dared criticize Shu Jie.

He was a highly paid “big star,” who would dare to criticize him?

Even Director Niu had to suppress his temper when directing Shu Jie. It wasn’t that he was afraid of him, but Shu Jie had a fragile ego. If he was criticized too harshly, his emotions would plummet, making it impossible to continue filming.

Fortunately, Shu Jie had a good temperament and seemed aware of his shortcomings. He maintained a humble and apologetic attitude, which made it hard for others to blame him.

Finally, as the sky grew dark, they reached the last scene of the day.

This was a scene between Jiang Xiaobai and Shu Jie. The other actors had finished their parts and left, leaving only a few crew members on set.

The scene was not complicated and should have been wrapped up quickly. However, to everyone’s surprise, it kept failing to pass.

And the reason wasn’t Shu Jie; it was Jiang Xiaobai.

“…Xiaobai, your eyes are wrong. Liu Feng is your beloved. Your eyes should be filled with deep affection when you look at him. Your gaze should be especially tender when you give him the Spirit-Gathering Belt!” Director Niu’s frown could have killed a fly. When Jiang Xiaobai failed another take, he finally called her over.

“Director, I’m sorry, I don’t know what’s wrong…” Jiang Xiaobai felt guilty. This was the first time she had to do multiple takes, always because of her.

“Try again. Don’t be nervous; relax a bit.”

“Okay.”

Jiang Xiaobai took a deep breath and returned to the camera.

In the story, Liu Ruyan and Liu Feng stand by the Luoxia Stream, and a cool breeze rustles their clothes. Both are exceptionally beautiful, making the scene elegant and romantic.

Liu Ruyan’s usual cold aura was barely noticeable. She looked at Liu Feng with a rare hint of shyness, presenting him with the Spirit-Gathering Belt she had crafted.

“…This is made from the silk of the Ice Worm in the Cold Valley. It’s waterproof and fireproof, and ordinary weapons can’t pierce it. Liu Feng, please accept it.”

Jiang Xiaobai tried to make her eyes convey “affection,” but unfortunately, Director Niu called her out again.

“Your eyes are wrong. That’s not how you should look at your beloved… he’s not your good friend, Mu Wanran; you need to look at him like a man!”

Director Niu couldn’t help but slap his forehead, his frustration showing.

In the story, Liu Ruyan deeply loved Liu Feng and her dark transformation was closely tied to him. Although Liu Ruyan was usually cold, before her transformation, she acted like a gentle and admiring woman in front of Liu Feng, her eyes filled with longing.

But now, Jiang Xiaobai’s performance made it seem like she was looking at… her best friend?

“I, I am looking at him like a man…” Jiang Xiaobai felt wronged and anxious, her voice tinged with urgency.

She tried her best but couldn’t get into the right state!

Her words made Director Niu choke, but suddenly, his eyes widened. “Jiang Xiaobai, have you never been in love?”

Jiang Xiaobai, “I haven’t…”

Her heart skipped a beat, realizing something.

Before, she had no issues with her performances because they didn’t involve love. Although she had many scenes with the male lead, none were as intimate as today’s, which was almost a confession. That’s why everything went smoothly.

Director Niu groaned and covered his face.