Chapter 54

"Esteemed player, hello. This is a system warning. Due to your current acting skills not being sufficient to secure the role of Han Tae-sik in 'Blue生死恋' (Blue生死恋), there is a fifty percent chance that the entire plot will collapse if you fail. Therefore, the system recommends that you use achievement points to improve your acting skills. If you do not have enough achievement points, you can consider choosing the Crisis Outbreak Mode..."

What's going on? Wasn't this the role the system rewarded me with just now? How can it now say I'm not good enough to get it? Isn't this just like Alice's devilish style, completely cheating!

Li Zhengxi felt very frustrated, but when he saw the fifty percent chance of a major plot collapse, he had no choice but to accept it. The system says fifty percent, but last time, the probability of triggering a system random collapse-level task with three unpredictable events was also fifty percent, yet the result was one hundred percent!

He opened the very novel Crisis Outbreak Mode and read it carefully for a while before smiling, though his smile was tinged with some helplessness.

The so-called Crisis Outbreak Mode is also known as a one-time use mode. For example, if a player has no acting skills, but a certain role requires intermediate-level acting, and it takes 50 achievement points to improve from no acting skills to intermediate level, but the player only has 20 achievement points, then he can choose to use one-tenth of the 50 achievement points required for intermediate level, which is 5 achievement points, to temporarily boost his acting skills to this level to complete the role's performance. After the performance, the player's acting skills will return to the original level.

Of course, the performance of this role is not just one scene, but all the scenes of this role in a movie or TV series.

This is a setting that gives players a way out, and interestingly, it's not just for acting, but for all kinds of skills, making it feel like a game item. At the same time, using it in real life feels fresh and exciting.

Of course, it would be even better if it didn't require achievement points. This was Li Zhengxi's thought when he saw the acting level required for the role of Han Tae-sik.

According to the system's prompt, the role of Han Tae-sik requires at least a lower intermediate level of acting, and a middle intermediate level for a perfect performance. This was another point that Li Zhengxi found frustrating.

Damn it, can't you just give me one condition? The lower intermediate level requires 100 achievement points, and the middle intermediate level requires 300. If it were a normal situation, he might choose to spend 10 points to get by.

However, considering the importance of this drama and the potential issues if he made even a slight mistake, such as failing the audition or making Yoon Seok-ho and others hesitate, he decided to do his best. After all, he was a proud person, and if he was going to do something, he would do it to the best of his ability.

After much deliberation, he gritted his teeth and purchased the middle intermediate level acting in the Crisis Outbreak Mode. However, when he pressed the confirmation button, he couldn't help but feel a bit heartbroken.

30 achievement points! He had only just accumulated 47, and now he had spent more than half. This system was truly devious and shameless, as if it was specifically targeting his achievement points.

Just wait and see, Li Zhengxi thought to himself. At that moment, Park Dong-jean patted his shoulder. When Li Zhengxi reacted, Park Dong-jean smiled and said, "Daydreaming again?"

Li Zhengxi smiled and shrugged, pretending to be relaxed, "Nothing, if I'm going to do it, I want to do it well. So, I'm just thinking ahead about the script I wrote and getting into character..."

This made everyone laugh, and Yoon Seok-ho even joked, "You better work hard. If you can't even act out the script you wrote, that would be embarrassing!"

Of course, this was just a joke; writing a script and performing are two different things.

After the makeup was done, Li Zhengxi tried on the white suit that Won Bin had worn before. It was a bit short because he was taller than Won Bin, but the size was about right, and it was passable. After all, the focus was on the acting, so this could be temporarily ignored.

It was still the scene in the hotel where Han Tae-sik and Eun-hee met, which best showcased the actor's performance and could largely ignore the setting.

Finally, it was time to start. Although it wasn't his first time acting, this was undoubtedly one of the most important moments in his two lives. Being human, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. He took a few deep breaths, and just as he was starting to calm down, Son Ye-jin teased him, "Hey, are you nervous? Is your heart beating fast? Are your palms sweating...?"

"Son Ye-jin!" Without Li Zhengxi having to scold her, Yoon Seok-ho glared at her.

"I know, director!" Son Ye-jin stuck out her tongue cutely and then turned to Li Zhengxi, making a threatening face, "Just wait, I'll make you look like a fool..."

Li Zhengxi smiled, and seeing her playful expression, he felt more relaxed. Suddenly, the scenes and lines from the script flashed through his mind, and he had a moment of enlightenment, feeling the psychology of Han Tae-sik. With the improved acting skills, he gradually grasped the essence and rhythm of the performance.

It was a strange feeling, as if he had become Han Tae-sik, with his thoughts, actions, and expressions all matching.

He smiled brightly, gave Yoon Seok-ho a thumbs-up, and when Yoon Seok-ho said "Action," he stepped forward.

However, it seemed he was feeling too good about himself. After just a few steps, Yoon Seok-ho called him back, "Wait!" When Li Zhengxi turned around, Yoon Seok-ho frowned, "Why are you walking like that?"

Li Zhengxi smiled and explained, "First, Han Tae-sik has a crush on Eun-hee, so although he tries to act casual, he is also very concerned about her thoughts, making him somewhat stiff. Therefore, his walk is unnatural..."

"Right!" Yoon Seok-ho was surprised and then patted his shoulder, "Okay, I won't interrupt you this time. Go ahead and do a full run-through!"

Li Zhengxi nodded and joked, "Sure, if I don't do well, I'll definitely find an excuse to cover it up!"

Everyone laughed again, and in the camera, Li Zhengxi as Han Tae-sik and Son Ye-jin as Eun-hee were ready to start.

With Yoon Seok-ho's "Action," Han Tae-sik walked into the frame, his steps uneven, as if the ground was uneven. His shoulders were slightly stiff, but he also looked a bit unsteady.

He occasionally glanced back at Eun-hee, his expression somewhat annoyed, but he restrained himself, afraid of scaring her away.

When he reached the window and turned to see Eun-hee following obediently, he sighed in relief but then laughed sarcastically, thinking about the times he had helped her. He turned to her, feigning seriousness, and said, "You..."

However, before he could finish, Eun-hee interrupted him with a smile, "Oh, do you have something to say?"

This annoyed him. Seeing her smiling as if nothing had happened, he glared at her, though he restrained his temper, and scolded, "What are you smiling about now?"

Remembering the things she had done before, he sneered, "You even lied to me, saying you had two children..."

Seeing his relaxed posture, vivid expression, and tone, Yoon Seok-ho clenched his fists in excitement, and even Son Ye-jin secretly praised him. Perhaps because of this, she was stimulated and became more serious, despite her playful attitude. In the camera, Eun-hee's lips curled with a mocking smile, and her tone was dismissive, "I did say I had two children, but I never said they were mine!"

"Hey!" Han Tae-sik was furious, his face full of anger, "You...!"

However, Eun-hee was even more dismissive. Although she smiled, her narrowed eyes showed her disdain, "Do you have anything else to say?"

Han Tae-sik was provoked by her disdainful attitude, rolled up his sleeves, but didn't actually hit her. Instead, he put his hands on his hips, acting like a spoiled young master, and angrily questioned, "Then why did you tell me you were 37 years old?"

However, even he didn't realize that his angry scolding still sounded gentle, and his raised eyebrows were not sharp, making him look cute. This made Yoon Seok-ho, watching from a distance, extremely excited. He hadn't expected Li Zhengxi to give such a miraculous performance on the first try.

Son Ye-jin was also surprised. Of course, as Eun-hee, she didn't feel this way; she actually disliked the guy in front of her, so she had no reason to be polite. She smiled and raised her eyebrows, "Yes, I did say that!"

Seeing her admit it but with a highly provocative and dismissive expression, Han Tae-sik was truly angry and shouted, "What?"

Then, Eun-hee continued to mock his character and his flirtatious nature, making Han Tae-sik's anger turn to shock, then to a mix of anger and amusement. When Eun-hee said the hotel rules didn't allow them to chat with guests and turned to leave, Han Tae-sik, unwilling to let her go, waved to stop her. When Eun-hee turned and gave him a dismissive expression, he laughed awkwardly and then there was a sudden close-up of Eun-hee turning back.

This scene was not in the original script or in the previous shooting. In the original, Han Tae-sik didn't call Eun-hee back, and Eun-hee didn't turn to give an expression. Instead, Han Tae-sik watched her leave, and then Eun-hee suddenly turned back.

However, adding this scene made the plot richer. Given Han Tae-sik's proud and somewhat rebellious nature, he wouldn't let Eun-hee go so easily, and Eun-hee wouldn't just walk away.

So, this was undoubtedly the best way to handle it. Not only did Li Zhengxi add this scene well, but Son Ye-jin also seamlessly continued it, demonstrating the good chemistry between familiar actors. If it were a different actress, Li Zhengxi's sudden change might have left her confused.

Clapping, Yoon Seok-ho stood up, his face flushed with excitement, "Great, really great! You have pride, rebelliousness, restraint, and the gentleness and cuteness that come from love. This not only showcases the character's personality but also creates a joyful and ambiguous atmosphere in the scene!"

Finally, he turned to Park Dong-jean and laughed, "What do you think? I think he's the one!"

Park Dong-jean had nothing to say and winked at Li Zhengxi, "Congratulations, Mr. Li, you're about to become a big star!"

Ding, with many things happening today, the notification box popped up frequently. Just as Li Zhengxi was happy about getting the role of Han Tae-sik, another notification came, "Esteemed player, hello. Congratulations on your near-miraculous performance, which not only secured you the role of Han Tae-sik but also improved your acting skills to the upper intermediate level. Additionally, due to your improved acting, the system rewards you with 5 achievement points, 1 luck point, and the role of the runaway soldier in 'My Sassy Girl.'"

Uh, Li Zhengxi was stunned and then delighted!

To improve from middle intermediate to upper intermediate requires 20 achievement points. This means he only spent 10 points, and now he has been rewarded with 5 achievement points, 1 luck point, and a role in a production!

After careful calculation, it seemed he had made a small profit! Except for the peculiar role of the runaway soldier... PS: Sincerely seeking recommendations and collections, please support, thank you!

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