Bo Yan turned back to glance at her, and Shang Feifei was a bit puzzled, "What’s wrong?"

Bo Yan shook his head, "Nothing." Then he looked down at Xia Siyu again. Fortunately, she was in a tipsy state; as long as she wasn’t prompted to do anything, she wouldn’t cause trouble. She just smiled, obediently letting him hold her, without causing a fuss, quite different from her usual spoiled and willful self.

The group was waiting for the car. Xia Siyu’s car arrived first. Bo Yan held her as she was about to leave, bidding farewell to everyone. The assistant director approached, intending to help by opening the door, but when Xia Siyu saw the "stranger," her gaze became piercingly sharp, and she coldly asked, "What are you doing?"

The assistant director noticed her expression and his hand trembled. Maybe it was the psychological shadow cast by her constant surveillance in the crew lately, or perhaps it was because her portrayal of the killer was too intense. That gaze carried a chilling hint of coldness. Unlike before, when she acted out of mischief and vanity, this expression was more about evoking "fear" than dominance.

But her expression was not as cold and fierce as it was on screen, so in his surprise, the assistant director retreated. Bo Yan quickly apologized, "I’m sorry, she’s had a bit too much to drink."

The assistant director, of course, wouldn’t blame her. Xia Siyu and Shang Feifei, these two ladies, could truly be said to represent "half of the entertainment industry in China" right now. Forget about him, even the director wouldn’t dare to speak loudly in front of them.

Especially that fierce look over her shoulder from Xia Siyu, at first the director didn’t catch the meaning in her eyes, but once the filming was over and he reviewed the footage, he finally saw the depth in her gaze.

If Xia Siyu won two Best Actress awards, although it can be said she "deserved it," some still felt she got lucky. When "Divine Catcher" won awards, her performance wasn’t particularly outstanding; it was just that the heroic character happened to suit her persona. Besides, it was a weak year with few strong contenders, so she got the award. The same with "Sunrise"; it was tailored for her by Bo Yan, with the most expensive team carefully crafting her costumes and makeup. Her performance was excellent, but the audience was primarily captivated by her stunning looks.

If she weren’t blessed with that bewitching face, the character’s appeal would have greatly diminished.

However, at this time, she played a serial killer, and to be low-key, she dressed plainly, with the lightest makeup to fit the role. Of course, she didn’t intentionally dress down, since her character was someone with extreme OCD, very proud and arrogant. She might not dress extravagantly but would certainly present herself neatly.

But because of this, in terms of appearance, the most striking in this film was Shang Feifei, who also stood out with her makeup and costume.

Yet, it was Xia Siyu playing a real antagonist, and just one look from her had a chilling power. Although everyone was acting, after the cameras stopped rolling, they surely wouldn’t carry over the emotions from the scenes or see her as genuinely terrifying. But if the performance wasn’t at that level, it wouldn’t instill fear with just a glance.

After this film, no one should say anymore that she relies solely on her looks. Even if the movie doesn’t win awards or achieve stellar box office success, her acting skills should no longer be questioned by anyone.

Bo Yan watched as her glance scared off the assistant director. After he carried her into the nanny car, Xia Siyu snuggled against him, but she was a bit tipsy, so she nestled into a comfortable position and fell asleep against him.

Bo Yan looked down and adjusted her position, covering her again with his jacket draped over her, worried she might catch a cold.

He also turned to ask Wei Jingjing, "How’s the filming going recently?"

Wei Jingjing replied, "Pretty good. I haven’t had to worry at all."

While Xia Siyu was indeed famous, she used to make trouble daily, needing Wei Jingjing to clean up after her. Though she caused less trouble later on, she still kept Wei Jingjing on her toes, trying to eat a bit more every day.

This time, to get into character, she hadn’t gone undercover on Weibo in a while, maintaining her "cold and sharp" persona from the film. Similarly, to make the character more prominent, she lost ten pounds, emphasizing her cheekbones for that sharp look, and she was attentive to her diet.

Most importantly, she even went to the set daily to observe the filming. She didn’t forget to train, arriving early and leaving late, rain or shine, like clocking in at work.

Xia Siyu, of course, knew she wanted to stay on set to learn more, but if she stayed, her assistants and driver couldn’t leave. So she specifically said that if she wasn’t needed that day, they didn’t have to follow her. However, Wei Jingjing and Little Tang still went over daily to keep an eye on things. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

But Xia Siyu’s performance was indeed impressive. Although the crew was under significant mental pressure, the assistants felt relieved that she wasn’t causing any trouble.

Wei Jingjing laughed, "She’s really improved lately, going to the set every day. Even if she doesn’t have scenes, those actors and crew are scared of her lurking around. They’re all proactive in their performances. Meanwhile, she’s there studying and practicing, managing to balance learning and honing her skills."

It wasn’t just her acting; Bo Yan also saw Xia Siyu’s gaze just now. In that instant when she looked up, it was like she transformed into another person.

Still, in real life, Xia Siyu didn’t give the impression of being bad like in the film. A simple word to describe it would be—oppressive. Just like in romance novels where the male lead’s gaze can silence those around, Xia Siyu could do that just now.

This wasn’t just because she went daily to prod and probe; her acting skills had genuinely developed. It’s important to understand that in some dramatic scenes, with actors wearing face paint, the storyline is conveyed through facial expressions and eye contact.

No wonder this girl has been rigorously learning and rehearsing every day. She probably sensed that dramatic performances could further enhance her acting skills, which is why she’s been so diligent.

Indeed, Xia Siyu briefly practiced some Peking Opera while filming "Sunrise," but she didn’t practice much due to time constraints. After "Sunrise," she made several films, all quite good, like the currently airing "Overthrows the Country and the City," bolstered by Wang Ju; there was some progress, albeit slight.

But this time, she seemed to have opened the door to a new world, diving into traditional opera to absorb its essence.