Who is Helping Me Win by Lying Down [Transmigration] - Chapter24:

Chapter24:

After leaving his residence, Chen Shu first went to the company.

He Qiyu and Xiao Tian were waiting for him in the office.

Upon meeting, she stood up from behind her desk and sat down with Chen Shu on the sofa.

I heard you moved out of the dorm last night? He Qiyu poured a glass of water for Chen Shu and asked tentatively.

Chen Shu said, Mm.

Xiao Tian was He Qiyu’s subordinate, so it wasn’t surprising for him to report such matters to his superior. Besides, Chen Shu hadn’t intended to hide it last night.

Seeing his straightforward attitude but no intention to elaborate, He Qiyu had no choice but to hold back the questions in her mind.

To this day, she still didn’t know exactly what background Chen Shu had or what connection he shared with the Yan family. Her attitude had become much more cautious compared to their first meeting.

By the way, here’s the revised script from the director.

Chen Shu reached out and took it.

Are you sure you want to act in this MV yourself? He Qiyu hesitated before saying, This is your first single release. We need to impress the audience in every aspect possible.

She had phrased it as tactfully as she could.

After taking over the studio specifically established for Chen Shu by the company, she had made a point to review his video materials.

In terms of singing and dancing skills, she admitted that Chen Shu was exceptionally talented—otherwise, he wouldn’t have amassed such a massive fanbase in such a short time.

But starring in the MV himself?

Chen Shu had debuted through a talent show. Even with his fame and the sympathy points he gained from being wrongly accused and later cleared, he certainly had confidence. Still, he shouldn’t take this so lightly.

As an amateur who hadn’t even taken proper acting classes, how could he possibly know how to perform on camera?

Having witnessed how much Yan Jingchuan and Zhang Shi valued Chen Shu, He Qiyu was genuinely willing to consider what was best for him.

These two singles were Chen Shu’s real debut into the market, and she didn’t want any flaws.

Even though the director suggested you do it yourself, if you want to change actors, I can arrange it right away. There’s still time.

Without looking up, Chen Shu said calmly, No need.

He had read the script in advance and only agreed after considering it.

There wasn’t enough time left to find and rehearse with another actor.

Hearing his reply, He Qiyu could only sigh inwardly.

After these past few days of interaction, she had become familiar with Chen Shu’s personality.

Once he made a decision, it was final—there was no changing his mind.

I’ll just have to rely on post-production to save it, she thought.

After all, Chen Shu sang well and was handsome enough. That should make up for some of the shortcomings in his acting.

Feeling slightly reassured, He Qiyu turned to look at Chen Shu.

He was still looking down, flipping through the script. From her angle, she could only see his profile—sharp features, distinct contours, and intense eyes.

When he wasn’t speaking, he always seemed particularly stern, his expression detached.

He Qiyu sometimes felt he didn’t seem like a newcomer at all. Aside from his strangely seasoned demeanor, there was also the extraordinary sense of control he exuded when he was focused, which even made her feel a bit pressured.

Though such moments were rare…

What time does filming start?

Chen Shu’s voice interrupted He Qiyu’s thoughts.

Snapping back to reality, she quickly said, Preparations are almost done. Our flight is at ten, and filming starts at two in the afternoon.

Mm. Chen Shu rolled up the script, put it in his pocket, picked up Wangcai, and stood up. I’ll take a car and meet you on set in the afternoon.

He Qiyu was taken aback. By car?

Chen Shu said, It’s inconvenient with Wangcai.

He Qiyu still wanted to say something, but seeing him already heading toward the door, it was clear this was a notification, not a discussion. So she changed her words: Then I’ll go with you. We can talk in the car—I’ll brief you on the previous negotiations.

Xiao Tian quickly picked up his things and followed.

On the road.

He Qiyu clearly explained to Chen Shu the compensation from the 《Here For You》 program team and the terms agreed upon with the company.

To show the utmost sincerity to the audience, the 《Here For You》 side was genuinely eager to resolve the issue.

After numerous meetings, she had secured the maximum benefits for Chen Shu.

In addition to compensation, Chen Shu’s condition for agreeing to attend the Debut Night required 《Here For You》 to prioritize promoting his new single during that day’s live broadcast, including the edited official version to be aired later.

Given the popularity and fanbase of 《Here For You》, there was no better promotional channel.

The Debut Night is just over a week away, Xiao Tian interjected.

He Qiyu nodded: Right, so we need to hurry.

At this point, she added, Setting aside three full days for the MV shoot is already the limit—absolutely no room for reshoots or delays.

Hearing her implication, Chen Shu glanced at her.

He Qiyu then lowered her head, as if suddenly fascinated by the patterns on her skirt.

Abruptly.

She heard a soft chuckle from beside her.

Don’t worry.

The same deep voice spoke again, There’s enough time.

He Qiyu instinctively turned to look at him.

Chen Shu had already averted his gaze and was handing a new chew toy to Wangcai.

He understood He Qiyu’s concerns but didn’t deliberately explain.

To others, he indeed appeared to be an inexperienced newcomer.

He Qiyu didn’t say anything more.

She didn’t know where Chen Shu’s confidence came from, only hoping that once filming began, he would drop this dismissive attitude toward acting.

After all, as a former Huayuan agent, she deeply understood the importance of acting skills.

1:00 PM.

Chen Shu and the two others arrived at the filming location.

Director Tian Hong, having been informed in advance, had sent someone early to escort them to the set.

The site was already prepared, with only final adjustments remaining.

Seeing that Chen Shu had arrived early, Tian Hong brought over the co-star, explained the scene together, marked the positions, and had them practice first.

Finally, he said: This MV focuses heavily on Chen Shu’s psychological and solo scenes—it’ll be quite demanding.

The more He Qiyu listened, the more her brow furrowed.

The company had prepared two singles for Chen Shu: 《Unspeakable》 and 《Flawless》.

《Unspeakable》 was a lyrical ballad, while 《Flawless》 was an energetic dance track, each showcasing Chen Shu’s ability to interpret different styles.

Today’s MV shoot was for 《Unspeakable》, depicting the protagonist’s current life after losing someone close.

The MV’s plot mainly contrasted daily life before and after, expressing the director’s interpretation of the song.

But with a focus on psychological and solo scenes?

Moreover, due to location constraints, each set of contrasting scenes had to be completed before moving to the next, leaving little time for the actors to get into character.

This undoubtedly placed high demands on Chen Shu’s acting skills.

But Chen Shu had already started rehearsing with the co-star, so He Qiyu didn’t interrupt. She stood by the set, scrolling through her contact list, considering who could help in an emergency.

In less than twenty minutes, adjustments finished ahead of schedule.

During the final setup, Chen Shu went to change.

When he came out, Tian Hong announced the official start of filming.

Act 1, Scene 1.

He Qiyu read the script—it depicted the first encounter between two people in a coffee shop. A young man and woman coincidentally chose window seats, secretly sizing each other up, tentatively approaching, and their mutual attraction made falling in love feel natural and inevitable.

He Qiyu glanced at Chen Shu’s face again and simply couldn’t imagine him portraying such a character.

Clap!

The clapperboard snapped shut.

He Qiyu walked over to Tian Hong and stood beside him, watching the scene on the monitor.

The camera followed Chen Shu’s back as he entered the coffee shop, the perspective slowly rotating from his back to his profile, simultaneously capturing the actress beside him.

The next moment, He Qiyu froze.

On the monitor, Chen Shu’s eyes were lively, as if he had become a completely different person from his usual self. The moment the camera focused on him, he immediately reacted—swiftly glancing at the girl beside him, his thin lips slightly pursed, unconsciously straightening his collar and subtly straightening his posture. The youthful awkwardness of a young man encountering someone he was attracted to was conveyed so naturally through the lens.

One take, done.

Afterward, all departments prepared for the second scene.

Again, one take, done.

By the time this segment of the story was filmed, Chen Shu had changed clothes and returned, ready to shoot the scene set years later.

Off-camera.

Chen Shu stood with his eyes closed on set while Xiao Tian wiped the sweat from his face.

Looking at his usual indifferent expression and then at the replay on the monitor—

The contrast was stark.

He Qiyu slowly opened her mouth wide.

Was… this really Chen Shu?

—

Thanks to the rapid progress, a full day’s worth of scenes was completed in just one afternoon.

Since the next scene required a location change and couldn’t be filmed that evening, Chen Shu wrapped up early and returned to the hotel.

He Qiyu had been silent since the afternoon, and on the way back, she kept looking at him as if wanting to say something but hesitating.

After getting out of the car, Chen Shu turned to her and asked, Is something wrong?

Only then did He Qiyu withdraw her gaze. …No.

She just couldn’t understand—wasn’t Chen Shu a trainee? How could his acting be this good?

After watching him all afternoon, her professional instincts as a talent agent were stirring.

It would be such a waste for someone with his acting skills not to pursue acting!

But Zhang Shi had specifically arranged for Huayuan to establish an exclusive new department just for Chen Shu, and with investments already made, it was unlikely they’d easily let him go into acting…

At the thought, she sighed deeply. Let’s go upstairs.

Just then, Xiao Tian returned with the room keys and handed them to each of them.

The three weren’t staying together, so they agreed on a time to meet downstairs in the hotel restaurant for dinner before heading up to drop off their luggage.

Chen Shu first settled Wangcai into his dog crate, took a shower, and then went downstairs.

After finishing dinner, as they were leaving, Chen Shu was stopped by a familiar voice.

Mr. Chen, please wait.

As soon as he finished speaking, seeing Chen Shu turn around, he stepped aside to reveal the figure behind him.

Yan Jingchuan, leaning on his cane, slowly walked up to Chen Shu.

Mr. Chen.

Seeing him, Chen Shu couldn’t hide his surprise. Director Yan, you’re here too?

Yan Jingchuan paused briefly before replying, I’m here on a business trip today.

Zhang Shi: …

Director Yan.

Oh, Director Yan, how you’ve fallen!

You came here specifically to see him—what kind of business trip is that!

But when Chen Shu glanced over, Zhang Shi didn’t dare expose Yan Jingchuan.

Haha… Zhang Shi forced a laugh, feigning surprise with exaggerated acting. Yes, Director Yan is on a business trip today, and he just happens to be staying at this hotel too. What a coincidence!

Just then, He Qiyu and Xiao Tian, who had finally processed the situation, noticed Yan Jingchuan in the restaurant and hurriedly greeted him.

Director Yan

Yan Jingchuan slightly raised his hand, stopping both of them from speaking. Go attend to your matters.

…Alright. Guessing that Director Yan and Chen Shu might be old acquaintances, He Qiyu immediately took Xiao Tian and left first.

Chen Shu looked at Yan Jingchuan, his gaze sweeping over his cane before returning to his face.

Still working during the recovery period?

Yan Jingchuan pretended not to notice Chen Shu’s gaze, stepping forward to walk alongside him. Do you live here too?

Chen Shu said, Yes.

Zhang Shi followed behind the two, listening to their conversation.

It seemed Director Yan still wanted to maintain some pretense, exchanging pleasantries for a few words instead of directly revealing the purpose of this trip.

Truly worthy of Director Yan.

Progress step by step to achieve the final goal.

He thought to himself.

Then he heard his boss’s cold voice.

Move to my room tonight.

Zhang Shi stumbled, nearly falling flat on his face.

He flailed a couple of times, barely managing to save face without actually hitting the ground. When he straightened up and met Yan Jingchuan’s gaze, he deeply lowered his head.

After tonight.

He must buy some fast-acting heart relief pills.