“Then what do we do? We can't find a seasoned actress on such short notice, and we can't afford a professional one either," Ariana said worriedly.

After a lengthy silence, Jayson unexpectedly inquired, "Would you be willing to give ita try?"

“Wait, me?"

The following evening, Ariana emerged awkwardly from the makeshift lounge, adomed with makeup and dressed in a sailor suit and pleated skirt.

Pulling at the skirt's hem, she felt uneasy. Turning to the people waiting outside, she said, "Can we find someone else, please? It's odd for a woman in her twenties to play a 16-year-old girl. We can still look for a student from a school."

However, both Jayson and Tyler approved of Ariana’s attire.

"I don't think it's a problem. It matches the script's first-love image. I don't believe an art school girl would do this role justice." Jayson smiled gently.

Tyler couldn't help but stare at Ariana, and then blurted out, "You could easily blend in with a group of high school girls without anyone noticing the difference."

A nearby photographer snapped several pictures of Ariana before giving Jayson an "OK" sign and commenting, “Ariana is very photogenic. Her skin is in excellent condition and won't require many touch-ups later. We'll just need to decide on a hairstyle."

“Let's leave her hair down; it's simpler." Jayson quickly decided. Glancing at his watch, he announced, "It's time. We can begin shooting."

“But I don't know how to act." As it was time to perform, Ariana began to feel anxious. She regretted accepting Jayson's offer the previous night.

Jayson reassured her, "Don't be nervous. This role doesn't have many scenes or lines. Essentially, you'll be portraying a body, so acting skills aren't required. Just focus on looking beautiful."

Ariana had no choice but to brace herself.

The cast and crew were well-prepared, and though they lacked some equipment, it wasn't a significant issue. The primary focus was the director's and actors' performances.

On the first day of shooting, Ariana noticed that Jayson had transformed his typically gentle and aloof demeanor into one of strict intensity as if he were a different person.

Ariana, observing from the sidelines, couldn't help but feel anxious for Tyler, fearing that his youthful temperament might lead to a conflict with Jayson.

Thankfully, Tyler proved to be cooperative, seeking guidance from Jayson without complaint. While Jayson could be stern in his directing style, he was always willing to answer any questions that Tyler had.

After Tyler's scene was shot, it was now Ariana's turn. She was extremely nervous as it was her first time performing in front of a camera. She feared that Jayson might scold her if she didn't perform well.

Surprisingly, Jayson had no specific demands when filming Ariana’s scene. He had a mild demeanor and only required her to appear as a beautiful girl.

Ariana breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that Jayson's intensity reflected his high expectations for the actors, and his satisfaction with Tyler was why he demanded more from him.