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Jake Gyllenhaal's rational mind told him that he should turn around and leave, that he should be under the car rather than in it, that he didn't want to watch this scene being filmed.

However, his emotions took over, his feet were firmly planted on the spot, and he even held his breath, eyes wide open, afraid of missing any detail.

Such a simple scene, yet the emotional trajectory kept taking sharp turns, with an overwhelming amount of information to process—a tough test for the actors, the audience, and the crew alike.

But the two actors managed to unravel the complex emotions with their nuanced and rich performances, allowing the audience to truly feel that heart-pounding moment and igniting the chemistry between them.

Kristen performed exceptionally well, displaying a depth not often seen in commercial films. From guilt to confusion, to joy, then curiosity, gradually leading to a racing heart and finally, to being moved—her complex emotional journey was clear and successful in taking the audience along for the rollercoaster ride.

And Anson?

Perfect.

His mix of openness and timidity, strength and vulnerability, deep affection and bashfulness, fully brought Peter Parker to life with a vibrant soul, truly showing the audience the unique qualities of this Spider-Man.

In terms of difficulty, Anson's part wasn't as complex, chaotic, or profound as Kristen's. The confession scene was relatively simple, so why couldn't anyone, including Kristen, take their eyes off Anson?

His gaze.

Anson's gaze gave Peter Parker a unique texture, not only revealing the cautious and conflicted mindset but also the sincerity and vulnerability behind his candid confession, successfully guiding Kristen to complete a high-difficulty performance, fully immersing her in the scene.

Throughout the scene, no one could take their eyes off Anson.

At that moment, Anson was the absolute focus, making it impossible to look away.

Was this a "superstar moment"?

Jake couldn't turn away. How could he miss such a moment?

How could he!

Whoosh.

It wasn't until the filming ended that Jake finally remembered to breathe, gasping for air, his eyes glowing with excitement and anticipation, every cell in his body screaming.

However, the set was utterly silent.

Jake's excitement found no response, so he turned to look around:

"Guys," "Wasn't that incredible?" "Shouldn't we be cheering?" "Wasn't it amazing?" "Did you see what I saw?"

On the shocked and stunned faces around him, Jake finally found the expression he was looking for, and as they exchanged glances, the excitement started to build.

Clap. Clap, clap, clap.

Applause began to break out sporadically, but after the exchanged glances, it grew louder, accompanied by cheers and whistles.

It was a lively scene.

Sam was about to leave the monitor to discuss some details with the two actors when he saw a figure dash out ahead of him.

Sam: ???

Kristen was a bit dazed, still immersed in the emotions of her performance. Her heart was pounding, her mind racing, and she hadn't yet fully recovered.

Kristen felt both shy and flustered, so deeply into the role that the line between reality and acting blurred—this was the first time it had happened to her, and she had no experience with it at all.

Then, Kristen saw Jake coming toward her.

Oh no!

Instinctively, Kristen avoided his gaze, trying to hide her embarrassment.

Even though they hadn't done anything intimate, and this was just a scene—actors are supposed to separate work from life, after all, and more importantly, there was nothing between her and Jake—her wildly beating heart left her feeling flustered.

She didn't want to face Jake, at least not like this.

She needed to pull herself together.

After taking a couple of deep breaths to regain her composure, she quickly looked up, only to see Jake spreading his arms wide and rushing toward… Anson, embracing him tightly like an enthusiastic sheepdog greeting its owner.

Kristen: …

"Buddy, well done!"

"Wow, I mean, that was amazing, really, really amazing."

"Have you been taking more advanced acting classes? Because compared to the last time we met, you're like a completely different person—not that you weren't good before, but today, you were incredible."

"Seriously, that was incredible!"

"How did you do it? In that moment, you were completely in character."

Compliments flowed from Jake, one after another, without hesitation.

"So, have you secretly been in love with her all your life but never dared to say it, and then used this opportunity to express your true feelings under the guise of acting?"

"A secret confession?"

"Ha ha, finally got bold, and it really paid off."

Although Jake hadn't read the script and didn't know the full story, Anson's spot-on performance conveyed all the crucial information, allowing Jake to accurately interpret the character's emotional state.

Anson was caught off guard.

He smiled and gently corrected, "It was Peter Parker confessing to Mary Jane—it was Peter." He subtly reminded Jake to avoid any misunderstandings.

Then, Anson gave Jake a friendly pat on the back, gently suggesting, "Kristen also gave an outstanding performance. We completed the scene together."

Anson gave Jake a look: Don't forget, you changed your mind and came to visit the set today not just to watch the performance, but for—

Jake finally noticed Anson's look and followed his gaze, realizing Kristen was there. But still lost in the excitement of the scene, he looked at Kristen with admiration.

"Right, right, I loved your performance."

"I mean, not as much as I loved Anson's, but I still really liked it."

Anson: …

Kristen's smile froze on her lips. "Thank you."

Jake, still caught up in the thrill of discussing the acting, didn't notice Kristen's discomfort and continued, "I liked the way you handled the emotions in your eyes—you could really see the shifts. But as for the expression…"

This scene was too painful for Anson to watch; it was brutal, absolutely brutal.

Seeing Kristen's smile slowly stiffen, Anson couldn't help but feel sorry for Jake: God, someone please stop this fool!

Ahem.

Before Anson could step in to salvage the situation, a cough came from the side, cutting off whatever Jake was about to say. He looked over and saw the "sloth-speed emoticon" of a director standing there.

"Director, I'm… I'm sorry…" Polite as always, Jake quickly apologized.

Sam's expression remained unchanged. "It's fine, we're all just as excited as you are."

Jake: "Heh, heh."

Seeing that Jake didn't get the hint, Sam had to be more direct. "Jake, we're very glad you came to visit the set, but right now, could you give the actors and me some space? We need to discuss work."

Jake suddenly understood, giving two thumbs up. "Of course, no problem. You guys keep it up. Oh, God, I really love this job."

With that, Jake spun around and practically bounced out of the room, even high-fiving crew members as he went, bringing a wave of energy to the entire set.

Just like a Beagle that hadn't been walked in three days.

Sam turned his gaze back to the actors, and Anson immediately jumped in to explain, "Director, Jake's not usually like this, I swear."