Chapter 722
My First Scene as a Guide
The news that "Gu Cheng took Jin Li away overnight to seek refuge in a Taoist temple" could not be kept from the production crew.
After packing their luggage, the two made a point of saying goodbye to director Zheng Chengxin before leaving.
The director was initially puzzled by their behavior, wondering why they would suddenly leave the film set overnight.
Until Gu Cheng unleashed his classic theory, a theory that only Chinese people understood at the time:
"As soon as she joined the film crew, a prop accident occurred and collapsed. I felt that she was haunted by something unclean and wanted to avoid the disaster."
Zheng Chengxin: ...
You shouldn't have said anything, because now that you've mentioned it, I also feel like I want to avoid disaster.
To be honest, as soon as those words were spoken, the surroundings felt a bit eerie, and the air suddenly seemed to drop several degrees.
Could he have been possessed by something unclean?
Zheng Chengxin silently recited "May the Heavenly Venerable grant me boundless blessings" several times in his heart. He also remembered that he had brought a consecrated jade pendant with him, so he took it out and put it on overnight.
That's a very strong reason.
Zheng Chengxin was silent for a moment, then said, "You don't need to rush back early tomorrow. I'll move your scenes to the afternoon."
Gu Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "Let's talk about tomorrow's matters tomorrow. Most of the props made by the crew haven't undergone quality checks yet. I'm afraid you won't have finished checking them by tomorrow."
Especially with science fiction props, there are many that I've never worn. I suspect that those props are simply not something a person could wear.
I saw those props when I arrived, and I mentioned them to you a few times, but you all thought they would definitely be wearable. Now it seems that I'm not so sure.
"Tomorrow, have someone try on the props to see if they're actually wearable. If not, we'll have to buy a 3D printer."
Jinli listened to their conversation in silence without saying a word.
It wasn't until the two got into the car that she asked, "You've always felt there were problems with the props on set."
Gu Cheng shook his head: "No, my intuition isn't as accurate as yours. It's just that after joining the film crew, I always felt that something was off."
However, apart from the props issue, the rest of the crew was quite well-organized, especially with the assistant director present and the finance department being very strict, so many irregularities did not occur.
Everyone was working very diligently. If you hadn't shown up tonight and noticed something was wrong with the bamboo house, I wouldn't have thought of using props.
He paused, then added, "Now that I think about it, the props used by the production crew probably had a lot of problems."
That hits the nail on the head!
They stayed overnight at a Taoist temple. Jinli went to pray to the gods late at night, and her body returned to normal, and she no longer had a fever.
Her complexion looks much better.
The next morning, everyone woke up early, packed their things, and prepared to return to the film set.
However, they decided to have breakfast at the Taoist temple first.
During this time, the assistant sent messages to the stage manager multiple times to inquire whether the problems on site had been resolved.
But the stage manager did not respond.
Chen Qin asked Jinli, "Should we call Director Zheng and ask about the situation?"
Jinli shook her head: "I feel like the production crew is probably too busy to deal with us. Let's just wait."
They stayed at the Taoist temple until noon before they learned from the production assistant that the film crew had been checking all the props they had made since the previous night.
In the morning, they even tried on all the mecha gear that needed to be worn.
As a result, many problems were discovered.
There were many tiny burrs inside the props that hadn't been cleaned properly. Several people who tried them on got scratched by these burrs after they got inside.
Besides the burrs, there were some more serious reasons, which the stage manager did not disclose.
Some of the props broke as soon as they were put on, one of which got stuck on a person's foot.
Because their foot couldn't get out, they almost called the police, but thankfully the problem was eventually resolved.
These substandard props were identified by the production team and are currently being urgently reviewed.
Anything that needs to be done urgently should be done first, and things that can be postponed should be put on the back of the schedule to ensure that the filming progress is not delayed.
Gu Cheng received the message, saying, "It seems we won't be able to go back to the set today. I wonder if we can go back tomorrow."
Jinli shrugged. She was very comfortable in the Taoist temple and was almost reluctant to leave.
She wanted to stay a few more days since it was a rare opportunity to have a paid vacation.
As a result, the crew still had a day off the next day, and all the actors returned to the crew on the third day.
After this props issue, the atmosphere on set became much more serious.
No one dared to play around or make any noise.
In this atmosphere, Jinli's scenes began to be filmed!
Today's scene is Xiaoyue's first meeting with the male lead, Yan, in the wild.
But this scene was not as romantic as everyone imagined; instead, it was fraught with danger.
The male protagonist, Yan Chu, was on the verge of death several times. If it weren't for Xiao Yue saving him time and time again, he might have died several times over.
Yes, the male protagonist's name is Yan Chu. His ability is related to "initiality" and is a very powerful ability that can return all kinds of disasters and strange occurrences to their origin.
That is, returning to a state of just starting out and being very weak.
With greater power, all disasters and anomalies can be neutralized, returning to the origin that was never born.
However, because this ability is too powerful, it can not only be used against the supernatural, but also to confront natural disasters, and even to primitiveize (invalidate) other superpowered individuals.
Therefore, this ability is extremely frightening, and the base also intends to suppress it and prevent it from growing stronger.
In addition, Yan Chu's exploration of abilities was not yet mature.
He rarely leaves the base, where the use of his abilities is prohibited, so his first time venturing into the wild caused a lot of trouble.
That's why Xiaoyue had a bad first impression of Yan Chu and thought he was troublesome.
However, Xiaoyue treats every newcomer with the same attitude.
It's all trouble.
Yan Chu, however, did not find Xiao Yue to be cold.
On the contrary, he felt that Xiaoyue was too powerful.
He wanted to befriend the strong and wanted to stick close to Xiaoyue.
Xiao Yue initially thought his ability was only to weaken the intensity of supernatural phenomena and natural disasters, and that this weakening could only be done slightly, so she didn't take his safety seriously.
This, in turn, gave Yan Chu valuable experience.
When they were about to return, the team encountered an unexpected accident.
It was daytime then. Xiaoyue's abilities are only incredibly strong at night; she is very weak during the day and cannot save her companions.
Just then, Yan Chu's power erupted, averting the disaster.
It was only then that Xiaoyue realized how powerful Yan Chu's abilities were.
Before entering the base, Xiaoyue specifically told Yan Chu, "Don't let the people at the base know that your abilities have awakened and that you can prevent a large-scale disaster from happening."
“You are in your prime and your body is in perfect condition. Those people like to send people like you on high-risk missions.”
"Remember, you must always conceal your shortcomings."
This scene marks the beginning of the male lead's attraction to Xiao Yue, and it also marks the start of the script.
What kind of desperate situation is depicted in "A Comeback from the Brink"? What is the living environment like for people in such a situation? What is the state of society like? And what about human nature?
They were all presented to everyone one by one.
Therefore, this scene is very important.
Jinli's character, "Xiaoyue," is the first guide who leads the audience into this world.
The production team had been on high alert for a long time due to the props incident, and the start of filming for Jinli's scene attracted a lot of attention.
They hoped that a more inspiring and charismatic actor would emerge to dispel the lifelessness of the production crew.
"I wonder how Jinli's acting is?"
"I heard that Jinli was the one who discovered the substandard props incident." "I don't have any scenes this afternoon, so I'd like to go check out Group A."
"The scene will probably take two or three days to film. There are scenes between Jinli and Gu Cheng, and I'd like to see their scenes together."
……
Not only the staff, but also the other actors all flocked to Group A.
Even Baozhi was one of them.
Her scenes don't overlap with Jinli's; her character will only appear after Xiaoyue's character is written out of the story.
I arrived at the film set early just to get a feel for the atmosphere.
Lian Baozhi got the role of the second female lead in the "Desperate Comeback" drama, and although it was a villainous role, she cherished it.
Ever since she learned that Jinli had joined the crew, she had been hoping to run into Jinli.
Who knew that a substandard props incident would break out so soon, and the crew simply stopped filming for two days.
When things resumed, everyone was rushing to finish, and the atmosphere was extremely serious. Even Baozhi felt embarrassed to approach Jinli at that time.
On her way to Group A, she suddenly encountered Qiu Qiwen and was taken aback.
Lian Baozhi took the initiative to ask, "Are you also going to see Jinli's performance?"
She met Qiu Qiwen on a variety show. They weren't friends, just nodding acquaintances who would occasionally chat.
Qiu Qiwen nodded. "You too?"
Lian Baozhi smiled and said, "Yes, many actors should go to see it."
Qiu Qiwen: "Yes, they are not convinced by Jinli and all want to see Jinli's strength."
Lian Baozhi glanced at Qiu Qiwen, "I didn't expect you to say it so directly."
Qiu Qiwen said calmly, "I have worked with Jinli before. She was just starting out in acting, but she was already very talented."
At this point, Qiu Qiwen looked somewhat wistful.
Actually, at the beginning, when Jinli had just regained her fame, she and Jinli had a very good relationship and were friends who could talk about intimate things.
But when did this friendship start to fade away?
It was probably when she was kicked out of "The Dream Builders" because she leaked the information in advance.
It's possible that she became jealous when she saw Jinli getting closer and closer to Xu Wenwen, and gradually reduced her contact with Jinli.
Or perhaps it's because they see Jinli's career flourishing while their own is declining...
The beginning of a relationship can be very simple.
The fading of a relationship can be quite simple.
Upon arriving at Group A, the two found that many actors and staff members had already arrived.
If it weren't for the fact that there were still actors filming in Group B, the entire crew would probably have gathered in Group A.
Jinli wore a pure white dress, and her makeup and hairstyle were very simple, giving people a clean and pure feeling, but also a fragile and delicate feeling.
Xiao Yue is the vice-captain of this wilderness exploration. The captain is named Wang Qi, whose ability is to create mountain walls, which is suitable for defense.
The other team members each have their own strengths, some being offensive and some defensive.
This team is well-balanced and doesn't take any extreme approaches.
In wilderness exploration, balanced squads are the most common.
Teams that focus solely on a certain numerical value may achieve great success, but they are also more prone to mishaps.
They went out this time to find a mutated plant.
This plant is related to the new type of armor being developed at the base, and may enhance the armor's performance.
Outside the city, just as they were about to set off, they suddenly received a mission.
Mentoring newcomers!
And he has to mentor three new people!
People in the team: ...
After reviewing the new recruits' information, team leader Wang Qi gasped in shock.
"The average age is only 18. They send people out as soon as they reach adulthood, without even completing basic training. The base is in too much of a hurry."
One team member said, "They probably want them to die so that they can reduce the consumption of supplies."
Another team member said, "Don't say that. If the new recruits can grow quickly, they can become a vital force and bring back more supplies."
Jinli, who plays Xiaoyue, leans against the city wall, silently gazing into the distance.
She had read the original novel. When Xiao Yue was calm, she always appeared melancholic and mysterious, making people want to explore her and smooth away the sorrow between her brows.
She doesn't have the kind of looks that would bring ruin to a country, but she just has a way of giving people a feeling of first love.
It was precisely because of this kind of temperament that she ranked No. 1 as the most beautiful female character in the drama "A Comeback from Desperate Circumstances".
The camera frequently panned to Xiaoyue.
Without any prompting from the director, Xiao Yue, who remained silent amidst a multitude of shots, stood out the most.
Acting is a profession that values fairness.
If your acting skills are bad, even the most beautiful appearance is useless; you'll only be called a pretty face.
But being an actor is a very unreasonable profession.
Because some people, just by standing there, you can see their story from their faces.
Jinli is such an actress.
Most importantly, you can still see her acting skills in something that seems ordinary.
Her expressions, movements, and the state she was completely immersed in were all part of the performance.
Some actors couldn't see it; they just thought Jinli was beautiful in this scene, just like the Xiaoyue they had imagined.
"Okay, click!"
Director Zheng quickly said, "The outer team remains the same, the new members of the inner team will join, quick!"
"3, 2, 1! Action!"
The three newlyweds, including Yan Chu, walked out of the inner city and came to the outer city. After undergoing a strict scan, they left the city.
One of the new recruits said, "Yan Chu, it's you? You're already 19 years old, you're way past the requirements for new recruit training."
Yan Chu said, "I missed the last time I was 18 because I was sick. This time, Achen is sick, so I'm participating in his place."
"And your ID card?"
Yan Chu: "I'll use A-Chen's."
Another newcomer shook his head and said, "Thanks to the apocalypse, facial recognition requires building a database, which consumes a lot of storage and power. It can only be recognized by the ID card terminal, otherwise you definitely wouldn't have been let out by Adele."
"Adele" is the artificial intelligence that manages this base and is also the terminal for all information recognition.
Yan Chu: "You said it yourself, that's technology that only existed before the apocalypse. We don't have any now."
The three chatted and laughed as they arrived at the outer city.
Director Zheng shouted, "Close-up shot! Yan Chu is stunned by Xiao Yue's beauty when she sees her for the first time, and everyone is stunned by her beauty!"
"Cut! Great, let's reshoot the eye acting!"
"One last time!"
……
Director Zheng filmed the scene of Yan Chu's first glance at Xiao Yue's eyes more than ten times, and Xiao Yue remained unmoved in five of those scenes.
According to the screenwriter's setting, Xiao Yue's beauty is universally acknowledged, so she is indifferent to all the gazes directed at her.
However, during filming, Director Zheng felt that the "destined" beauty of the first time could not be highlighted, so he added a scene where Xiaoyue looks back.
With this addition, Director Zheng couldn't help but film several more takes, and then had Gu Cheng do it a few more times.
After much rehearsals, this short scene took half an hour to film. (End of Chapter)