Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 347 "I Want to be the Eagle in the Wilderness

Chapter 347: Chapter 347 "I Want to be the Eagle in the Wilderness

On the way there, Jiang Li had already learned quite a bit about the people involved in the shooting of "Night Walk."

This was a habit she had developed while in Daqi.

Whenever she attended a banquet, her mother would always have someone bring in advance the portraits and information of the guests, so that she could memorize them all to recognize people and show proper etiquette.

Gradually, she developed a talent for never forgetting a face.

She was also familiar with Luo Xingmu.

He had just graduated from the Beijing Film Academy this year, having initially been admitted as the top student of his year, with both good looks and strong capabilities, carrying the high hopes of countless people.

He was also extremely conscientious of his image. Before graduating, he had diligently practiced his acting skills and trained in various other skills.

In his free time, he would act in plays and shoot commercials, keeping a low profile.

That was why Zhang Cheng had found him, and after careful consideration, decided to let this promising newcomer play the male lead.

Although Jiang Li didn’t know much about him, it wasn’t hard to tell from his face that he was not a petty person.

So, when Zhang Cheng enthusiastically introduced Luo Xingmu to her, Jiang Li nodded and smiled friendly at him.

A flicker of disdain flashed in Luo Xingmu’s eyes.

It seemed the rumors online were not wrong.

This Jiang Li really liked to network everywhere.

His dislike of her was not just because of Su Yinwan.

The role of Zhao Qi might not have lots of screen time, but it was a striking presence in "Night Walk."

Numerous people had fiercely competed for this role, and it was common for them to stay up late digging into the script to find the right feeling.

He, too, had toiled for years to finally earn Zhang Cheng’s recognition and land such a role.

Why should someone like Jiang Li, who had neither formal training nor representative works, suddenly be able to land such a prominent role?

If everyone was like her,

What would be the point of hard work?

"Director Zhang," Luo Xingmu simply pretended not to see and turned away his gaze, "may I ask when we can start taking the promotional photos? It’s getting late, and I have a scene later, so I need to save some time for makeup and costume changes."

Zhang Cheng had noticed Luo Xingmu’s coldness towards Jiang Li and, although surprised, did not insist further.

"Okay, let’s get ready and start then, ladies first. Jiang Li, would you like to go first?"

He specifically asked Jiang Li in a gentle voice, worried that she would be upset by Luo Xingmu’s inexplicable attitude.

But Jiang Li seemed not to care at all, and upon hearing this, she simply nodded and headed towards the photography studio, lifting her skirt hem.

Her graceful and composed departure momentarily startled Luo Xingmu.

This Jiang Li... seemed somewhat different from what was said online?

Yet, what followed was even more astonishing to Luo Xingmu.

Almost the instant the photographer gave the command, Jiang Li’s expression switched into another state.

In the early stages, Zhao Qi was confined within the palace, her face showing only the dignity and gentleness cultivated from royal etiquette training, but due to the undercurrent of her blood’s passion, a sharpness was always hidden in her eyes.

This kind of sharpness was rare for someone to grasp, but Jiang Li had done it.

Dressed in the lavish palace attire, she presented a serene and dignified pose, yet her eyes conveyed an interweaving struggle.

When later changing into the warrior uniform, that struggle vanished, replaced by a proud and proud look of bloodlust being unfurled.

The demeanor of the Great Country Princess, the Heavenly Beauty, was fully revealed.

The photographer kept pressing the shutter nonstop, afraid of missing any movement, and while switching shooting angles, he kept exclaiming, "Absolutely perfect."

Zhang Cheng was beside himself with excitement, reflecting on how keen his eye was.

Soon, Zhao Qi’s makeup test photos were done, with hardly a wasted shot.

This posed a challenge for Zhang Cheng.

He couldn’t possibly release all these five hundred-plus photos as promotional shots, could he?

"I think this one is very good," offered Luo Xingmu, "the one where Zhao Qi is wearing a white palace dress with a gold crown, and those red ribbons falling behind her, resembling blood-stained dress hems, perfectly showcase the two distinct aspects of her character. Most importantly, her expression is better in this one, with a smile on her lips but longing in her eyes."

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng nodded in agreement, "This one is indeed good, containing both restraint and vitality. Let’s use this one for the promotional photo, and pick one from each set; they all look perfect to me."

But no sooner had he said those words did Luo Xingmu regret them.

Why should he speak up for a woman who got her role through backdoor machinations?

Unfortunately for him, Jiang Li happened to walk by just in time to hear everything he said.

She commented generously, "It seems Mr. Luo has a thorough understanding of the character. No wonder Director Zhang always praises you."

Luo Xingmu’s face tightened, feeling a flush of heat. frёewebηovel.cѳm

Jiang Li’s praise didn’t please him; it made him feel even more out of place.

"Don’t overthink it," he quickly stepped back, maintaining a safe distance, and looked at her with a cold expression, "I was just talking about the character of Zhao Qi, not complimenting you."

Jiang Li didn’t respond but just watched him with a faint smile.

This reaction was beyond Luo Xingmu’s expectations.

Shouldn’t she be awkwardly explaining herself and then running away, face covered in embarrassment?

How could she still smile?!

Ignoring his gaze, Jiang Li exchanged a few pleasantries with Zhang Cheng and then returned to her dressing room.

Her indifferent and poised attitude puzzled Luo Xingmu even more, to the extent that he struggled to immerse himself in his role during the subsequent shoot, causing significant delays.

Finally done with the makeup test photos, Luo Xingmu hurried back to his dressing room to change his makeup and hair.

When he rushed out of his room wearing soldier’s armor, Jiang Li had already changed and was waiting at the shooting location.

Seeing this, Luo Xingmu’s face darkened again.

He had forgotten that his only scene that day was opposite Jiang Li.

Was there no escaping her?!

Having no choice, knowing the importance of the first scene, Luo Xingmu adjusted his state of mind and acted as though nothing was amiss as he entered the set.

This scene was crucial.

It was the farewell between Cheng Feng, the male lead, and Zhao Qi.

As Dajing faced invasion from the barbarian border, with princes either dead or missing, and the nation on the brink of collapse, Zhao Qi volunteered to don armor, mount a warhorse, and head to the Southern Border.

Before departing, she changed into a soft robe and went to see Cheng Feng, back then just a lowly guard.

The two shared drinks under the moon, letting their emotions grow unchecked, yet their ambitions and ideals forced them to suppress these feelings.

Luo Xingmu admired the spirited Zhao Qi, but he couldn’t immerse himself when faced with Jiang Li, whom he despised.

That was until Jiang Li stood up from beneath the eaves and looked out towards the twilight sky—

"Cheng Feng, do you know? Even Grandma isn’t optimistic about my journey south... but how can they understand my feelings?"

"Though I am a woman, I am also the Princess of Dajing. I have no desire to be confined within these bejeweled red walls—I have my beliefs, and the people of Dajing are my faith."

"I, too, have ambition. I disdain the tasks of styling brows and painting lips, disdain being a chaste moon in solitude. I yearn to be the eagle over the wilds, surveying every inch of land and river beneath me."

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