<h4>Chapter 636: Can’t Get Into Character!</h4>


    But in a ce like this, where they’d be running into each other constantly, Aurora forced herself to lift her head and respond with a calm, detached expression. "Everett, long time no see."


    Yeah right, she thought, like it’s been that long—they saw each other just a few days ago!


    Everett was quietly satisfied with her reaction. This little woman was clearly flustered, no matter how hard she tried to hide it. His eyes didn’t miss a thing.


    "Let’s work well together, Miss Wilson," Everett said, reaching out a long, steady hand.


    Aurora really wanted to p him.


    What’s with the act? The guy had already touched her—and now he was pretending they were total strangers? Seriously?


    Still, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and extend her hand. "Looking forward to it."


    Their hands met, and all eyes were on them. Everett deliberately tightened his grip, and Aurora tried to pull away several times, but couldn’t. Her face flushed from the struggle.


    Someone in the crew stifled augh. Aurora shot a re in that direction, clearly annoyed, while Everett suddenly let go.


    She stumbled back awkwardly, bumping right into Dominic.


    "Uh, Aurora, you okay?" Dominic asked quickly, trying to distract her from the moment—offending Everett was not something they wanted to do.


    "I’m fine. Let’s go wait over there," Aurora muttered, walking off without looking back.


    The area was lined with ancient trees that had been well preserved.


    Even the poorest farmers knew these trees were the soul of theirnd—cutting them down would leave the vige with nothing.


    Aurora sat under one of the trees when Brown strolled over and plopped down casually beside her.


    "Aurora, you doing okaytely?" he asked. "I kept thinking about calling you, but didn’t want to bother you... I never expected Autumn to be that cruel. That time you fell down the hill—was that her doing too?"


    Aurora gave him a polite smile. "I’m fine. I knew someone pushed me, but since we were all lost at the time, I didn’t want to stir up drama."


    Brown’s respect for her instantly grew.


    Any other actress would’ve made a huge scene—who cares if people were lost?


    He frowned, anger flickering in his eyes. "I can’t believe Autumn’s so vicious. You two debuted around the same time... and you still went out of your way to help her."


    Aurora pressed her lips together, not wanting to talk about it anymore.


    Sensing her difort, Brown quickly changed the subject. "Oh, by the way... I heard Everett had someone go clean up the Sansheng Temple—and even set up offerings there."


    What?


    Aurora’s head shot up, her eyes locking on Everett, who happened to be staring coldly in her direction—like she’d offended him again.


    Well, she was sitting here chatting so easily with another man. Of course he wouldn’t be happy about it.


    "Seriously?" Aurora asked, her heart suddenly racing. "Why would Everett send someone to clean up that ce?"


    That ce... was where the two of them had spent the night together.


    So many memories.


    She’d been terrified back then. And somehow, they ended up kissing...


    Ugh—stop thinking about that! Aurora scolded herself and pinched her wrist hard.


    "I don’t know," Brown shrugged. "But some people say that temple used to be really spiritual. It’s just that times have changed—lots of folks have moved to the cities from these rural areas. And now, people are too restless to believe in temples and things like that anymore."


    Brown chuckled.


    "Sounds like it’s true—I just overheard one of the crew say Everett spent 9,999 yuan to hire a bunch of local farmers to clean and maintain the temple every week. He’s paying them almost 10,000 yuan a month!"


    Dominic lit up with excitement. "That’s so generous of him! Everett must’ve seen how tough life is for the farmers out here and came up with a way to give them a stable ie."


    Aurora kept her head down, her cheeks flushed as red as an apple.


    There were only about ten households in the nearest vige. That meant each family would be earning an extra 1,000 yuan a month.


    For rural families, 1,000 yuan was already a big deal—almost a luxury.


    "All right, everyone! If you need touch-ups, get to makeup now. If you need to change, do it quick—we’re shooting in thirty minutes!"


    Director Z called out. Aurora stopped gossiping with Brown and quickly followed Dominic back to the trailer to change and touch up her makeup.


    Everett, with his wless skin and striking features, didn’t even need makeup. He casually threw on a set of hiking gear.


    Whatever Everett wore, he looked effortlessly handsome and maic.


    After getting dressed and redoing her makeup, Aurora flipped through the MV script again.


    The storyline was all about heartbreak.


    Everett’s character—a mute photographer—meets a couple while out shootingndscape photos. Aurora and Brown y the couple.


    Aurora couldn’t believe Everett had actually agreed to y such a tragic character.


    Maybe people withplicated personalities are drawn toplex roles?


    The mute photographer falls in love with Aurora’s character at first sight. When she gets lost and separated from her boyfriend, he shows up, helps her find her way back, and reunites them.


    Later, back in the city, the photographer saves her once again—but dies in a car ident.


    After he passes away, the female lead realizes that even though she never loved him romantically, he had be one of the most important people in her life. In the end, she disappears too...


    Aurora furrowed her brows. She really didn’t like this storyline.


    Why did it have to end in tragedy? Why not make it a happy ending?


    "Aurora, you ready? Director Z wants you on set," Eleanor called from outside the trailer.


    "Coming!" Aurora replied. She thanked the makeup artist and rushed out.


    The makeup artist smiled warmly. "Everyone says Aurora has the best attitude—never acts like a diva. Seems true. Beautiful and kind... even I’m falling for her, and I’m a woman."


    Aurora arrived on set. Everett and the others were already in position. After Director Z gave them a quick rundown, filming began.


    Aurora and Brown yed the romantic couple. Brown was charming, and had tons of fangirls—but Aurora felt nothing for him.


    So at first, she really struggled to get into character.


    Everett wasn’t even in the scene yet. She was just waiting to watch him screw up—but instead, she couldn’t get into the role herself, which made Everett raise an unimpressed eyebrow and stare at her like she was a total amateur.


    They had to cut the scene over and over.


    Annoyed, Aurora shot a sharp re in Everett’s direction.


    To her dismay, he smirked slightly, clearly feeling smug. He was pretty pleased that Aurora and Brown had zero chemistry.


    But seeing the fatigue on Aurora’s face—and Director Z’s frustration—he felt a twinge of sympathy.


    "Director Z, maybe we should let them take a ten-minute break?" Everett finally spoke up.