After the afternoon shoot began, Zhou Xiaoniu's performance improved further than in the morning, and she passed the third take. E-Book: This session required five segments, with each subsequent one becoming progressively more challenging. After the second segment was filmed, the filming stalled again. Director Lü was noticeably more patient and persistent than in the morning, going over and over with her the exact way to perform, and carefully pointing out potential issues to avoid. Although Zhou Muzhi was exceptionally intelligent, acting truly wasn't something that could be mastered in one go—by the time the second segment was finally completed, it had taken over three hours. Director Lü reviewed the second segment once again, slightly dissatisfied, saying, "We'll have to settle for this. We'll have to work overtime to finish the third segment, or we simply won't be able to complete the morning session tomorrow!" The shooting schedule lasted one and a half days. They would have to fly back south after lunch tomorrow, meaning they'd have to leave regardless of whether they finished filming by then. Since a contract had been signed, if the filming truly couldn't be completed, Director Lu could firmly attribute the issue solely to the lead actors provided by Qin Group, with no responsibility falling on the production team—thus, the responsibility would rest entirely on Qin Group. Zhou Muzi was anxious, with a series of mishaps, and still hadn't managed to complete the third segment by 7 p.m. Director Lu, unusually patient, waved his hand and said, "Just hold on for another half hour. I'll host dinner tonight—let's have seafood!" Upon hearing they'd need to work another half hour, the group all looked dejected, but when they learned Director Lu was planning to treat them to seafood, they all regained their spirits. Another half hour of work would extend their overtime to a total of one and a half hours. Qin Feng felt guilty and said, "I'll treat everyone to seafood tonight. You've all worked so hard—please give me that favor!" Director Lu led the way in expressing gratitude. Within half an hour, Zhou Muzhi gave her best effort, shooting seven times, though each take had noticeable flaws. Because Director Lu had made concessions during the second segment, he had become much more demanding this time—unsatisfied, he remained unsatisfied. "Muzhi, let's call it a day today," Qin Feng said, seeing that everyone was exhausted. "I'll arrange for someone to take Director Lu and his team for dinner. You should practice more tonight. We have three segments to shoot tomorrow morning!" Zhou Xiaoniu agreed wholeheartedly, nodding and saying, "I'll definitely practice hard tonight!" Director Lu, accompanied by the Deputy Manager of Human Resources, headed to the city's finest seafood restaurant. As they were leaving, he cast a slightly flirtatious glance at Zhou Muzhi. Qin Feng brought the two girls home. After a simple meal, Zhou Xiaoniu began practicing her performance in the living room, with everyone in the house— including Chen Yue— coming to watch. Chen Yue sat beside Qin Feng and whispered, "You're such a pest! After a trip to the provincial capital, you managed to bring over a new girl—what a nuisance!" Qin, the young nobleman, chuckled and casually wrapped his arms around her slender waist, pretending to be serious. "I smell a strong sourness—did we spill our household vinegar?" "Deadly!" Chen Yue pushed his hand away and huffed, "I'll be the one to feel jealous—don't act so self-important. Listen quietly, didn't you hear from Jingjing that Ping was involved in an accident? Your roommate was shot to death, right?" "Yes, quite unfortunate. He'd even pretended to be me when trying to attract women—only to be mistaken for the real me and killed with four shots." "He sighed, "Good thing we've already got some leads—the killer will be brought to justice soon. By the way, I met your father at the scene that day when I went with Jingjing!" "Really? Was he angry?" the beautiful counselor asked quickly. "Whether he was angry or not, I'm not sure," Qin Feng shrugged, "but as soon as he saw me, he was unusually polite—calling out to me in a loud voice, asking for my daughter. Fortunately, the police were there to hold him back; otherwise, he'd have come right up and choked me to death!" The beautiful counselor widened her eyes, "Oh no! It seems the old professor's temper is far from settled. Will I have to hide here for the rest of my life? Won't he go to the police and file a report claiming I've gone missing?" Given his previous behavior, such a move is very likely. It's necessary to have Jingjing remind the leadership at the public security bureau—whenever the old professor files a report, they must absolutely refuse to accept it. "I have an idea—let's turn the rice into cooked rice. Your father is a man of rigid principles. If he finds out that his beloved daughter has already been devoured by me, what can he possibly say? Heh." His hand reached out again, ready to cause more trouble. Chen Yue gave him a withering look and scoffed, "Don't underestimate me. Look at yourself—how many girls can you possibly manage? And now you want to lay claim to me? Don't you fear you'll collapse under the strain?" "Thank you for your concern. Others may not know, but you surely don't know what my brother is capable of, do you? Handling you is merely a piece of cake," Qin Feng said, clearly implying something. The beautiful counselor blushed deeply, recalling the nightly outbursts she couldn't ignore, and had to admit that this man's abilities in certain areas were truly astonishing. Though none of the girls were professional actors or had any experience in filming, they still managed to offer many insightful suggestions. Zhou Muzi's acting improved steadily, until eventually, no flaws could be found. She’s confident she’ll complete the three shooting segments before noon tomorrow. "Ladies, it’s getting late—aren’t we supposed to head to bed now?" Qin, the young magnate, yawns gracefully, then sweeps a warm gaze over the women’s charming faces. Of course, adhering to the principle of fairness, Chen Yue can’t escape either. "Oh, I’m so sorry—my head’s still a bit foggy," Chen Yue blushes, and darts up the stairs like she’s fleeing. "I’ve been busy all day—I’d like to take a shower first," Zhou Xiao Niu says, following suit. "Madam, I’m rather busy today—some relatives have come to visit," the elegant business executive rises with grace, smiling. "I’ll be sleeping in the guest room tonight. Anyone who’d like to join me—please feel free to sign up now!" Watching the women begin to scatter, Qin Feng quickly grabs Lin Caivie and Shu Yajing, pulling them up the stairs together. The next part, after all, is his daily favorite—strange, enchanting music immediately fills the entire second floor. Finally, Zhou Xiaoniu was overcome by desire rather than reason, arriving before her brother-in-law's husband wrapped only in a towel, gently pulling at one corner of the towel and gradually revealing her graceful, full-bodied form. "Hurry up and come over, husband has been waiting for you all along." He had preserved much of his strength during their earlier encounter, reserving it to nourish Zhou Xiaoniu. "Yes, indeed, brother-in-law's husband is the best," Xiaoniu said, immediately rushing over, and the two rolled into a tangle on the bed, soon beginning the most primal form of intimacy.