Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 77: Lao Hu Attacks
In the afternoon, shooting started again.

During this period, Chen Chao and others advised Lin Li to let him talk about the play to Zhang Ruonan, or let Zhao Qian talk about the play to her, but he refused.

Everyone was a little puzzled and didn't understand what he was thinking or what he was up to.

Peng Yuchang and Hou Minghao were watching from the side, looking panicked: "What's going on with Director Lin? Is he not satisfied with the filming and wants to replace Ruonan?"

Hou Minghao shook his head: "I don't know, it shouldn't be, after all, Ruonan is from Guangguang. But Director Lin is really scary when he gets serious. We have to pay attention and perform well."

"Uh-huh!"

Eddie Peng nodded in agreement.

Lin Li sat in front of the monitor and stared at Zhang Ruonan. He picked up the intercom and asked, "How is the actor? Can we shoot?"

Zhang Ruonan nodded in this direction: "I have no problem, Director."

"Okay, let's get ready to start filming. All departments should make final adjustments."

"The recorder is on the board."

“3, 2, 1, action!”

As the last sound fell, Zhang Ruonan began to get into the mood. Chased by the extras, she slowly approached the guardrail. Her eyes were filled with despair and fear. Her eye sockets were slightly red, and she looked behind her in panic from time to time.

Lin Li's eyes lit up in front of the monitor. Got it!

As she slowly backed away, she finally hit the prop guardrail that had been prepared in advance. The guardrail fell and her body began to lean back.

"Camera, follow me. I want a close-up of the actor's face and tears!"

As the cameraman with a wire tied to his body quickly caught up, the monitor began to show the scene of Zhang Ruonan falling from the building. The camera then zoomed in on her face, and a few tears floated in the wind towards the camera!

"Okay! Perfect!"

Lin Li stood up excitedly and waved his arms vigorously.

Seeing this, Chen Chao on the side also took the lead in applauding, and the people at the scene followed suit.

This is the effect that Lin Li wanted. In the previous life, the tearing scene was created using special effects, so the visual effect was much worse.

In order for Zhang Ruonan to achieve this scene, he had been putting extreme pressure on her since morning, hoping that she could present this scene perfectly. Fortunately, she did it.

Otherwise, he would have had to use special effects to solve the problem in the end.

Lin Li watched this clip repeatedly in front of the monitor, and became more and more satisfied.

Zhao Qian sighed at the side: "I finally understand why Director Lin didn't say anything since this morning and kept rehearsing this clip. It turns out that he was preparing for this scene. He is really patient! Awesome!"

Chen Chao also touched his nose: "This time I admit that our Director Lin is really good at it."

Hearing this, Lin Li turned around and raised his eyebrows at him proudly, feeling happy.

At this time, the leading actors on the side also understood why Lin Li had this attitude today, and couldn't help but look at their director with admiration again.

Wu Junmei was full of admiration: "Don't judge a person by his appearance."

At the dinner the day before yesterday, she was still watching Lin Li juggling between several female protagonists. She thought that he was successful at a young age, but his directorial ability was not worthy of his reputation as he had only one successful web drama so far.

There are so many actresses in the crew who are jealous of each other, which may affect the quality of filming.

But today Lin Li taught her a lesson and let her know why he was so successful.

At this time, Zhang Ruonan also took off the wire and walked closer to Lin Li. Hearing the discussions around her, she naturally understood what was going on.

At this moment, when she looked at Lin Li, there was only gratitude and joy in her eyes, and the little resentment she had before was gone.

Seeing Zhang Ruonan coming back, Lin Li waved to her gently: "Ruonan, are you okay? Come here and see how you performed just now."

Zhang Ruonan nodded obediently, moved closer to him, and watched her performance.

When I saw her tears floating towards the camera, she herself was surprised that it was her performance.

So I can act?

And the acting was pretty good?
No, that's not right. It's not so much that she acted well, but rather that Lin Li filmed it well and grasped it well.

She turned her head and stared at Lin Li with burning eyes: "Thank you, Director Lin."

Lin Li smiled noncommittally: "Why thank you? You acted it out yourself. You should thank yourself."

Zhang Ruonan's eyes remained motionless, and she smiled: "I still have to thank Director Lin for taking such a good picture of me."

He looked up at her smiling face and said, "Okay, I got it. Go and have a rest. I have to continue with the next shoot."

"I understand. Director Lin has worked hard."

Zhang Ruonan responded to Lin Li with full energy. When she turned around, the ends of her hair deliberately hit his face, and then she walked briskly to the side to rest.

Lin Li was stunned for a moment, then glanced at her cheerful back out of the corner of his eye.

This little girl is really thoughtful.

Then he put his thoughts aside and picked up the intercom: "Peng Peng, get ready. It's your turn. If you don't behave well, you won't be allowed to eat meat tonight."

Peng Yuchang, who was standing by, rushed over immediately after hearing this: "Okay, Director, I'm coming."

The crew started working again and continued filming. Rest area.

Looking at Zhang Ruonan who came back with a happy face, Zhao Lusi couldn't help but approach him and said sourly: "Look how happy you are, restrain yourself a little, don't let the Queen miss you."

Zhang Ruonan raised his eyebrows at her with unabashed pride: "She is filming in another group. Besides, she knows what we are thinking. It doesn't matter whether she is being shy or not."

Zhao Lusi snorted: "You are quite open-minded."

Zhang Ruonan shrugged her shoulders and walked to a chair nearby to sit down and rest. Her assistant quickly handed her some water and stayed with her.

"Humph!"

Zhao Lusi stomped her feet fiercely, looking unconvinced.

After finishing a more difficult scene, the subsequent filming went more smoothly.

I have to say that the performances of both Eddie Peng and Hou Minghao are quite impressive, and they are the type that get things done quickly.

Compared with Hou Minghao, Eddie Peng is even better and his acting is quite natural.

Hou Minghao, in comparison, appears to be more artificial and somewhat rigid.

Lin Li watched the performances of the two and silently gave them scores in his mind. From the current perspective, Peng Peng had a slight advantage.

He himself became more and more adept at shooting. The visuals in his mind, including the conception of the scene, gushed out, and he constantly compared and verified them with the original version from his previous life, so as to achieve better results.

Time passed slowly. Lin Li, who was immersed in filming, did not notice the commotion not far away. Then a straight figure, led by Chen Chao, slowly approached behind him.

At this time, he was filming the rivalry between Eddie Peng and Hou Minghao. Looking at the performance of the two in the camera, he couldn't help but pick up the walkie-talkie.

"Peng Peng Gu Senxi is sunny and cheerful, not for you to grin and smile foolishly!"

"Hou Minghao, what are you acting in? With your looks, I don't believe you haven't been the class idol or the school idol, right? Don't make yourself look like the crazy and cool idols in the idol dramas ten years ago, okay?"

……

Lin Li kept giving instructions through the intercom, and the actors and crew members followed them in an orderly manner. It was not until he felt thirsty that he called for a pause and asked Gao Wen to bring him some water.

At this time, a bottle of mineral water was handed to him, and a familiar voice sounded.

"Director Lin, you have worked hard."

He looked back and smiled in realization: "Old Hu, why did you come without telling me in advance?"

Hu Ge was wearing a casual outfit of shorts and a white T-shirt, with neat short hair, and was looking at him with a smile.

After the last drink, the two of them had changed their way of addressing each other to the more intimate Lao Hu and Ali, but now that they were still on the set, Hu Ge called them by the more formal name.

"If we had said hello in advance, would we still be able to see our Director Lin's performance on the set? Director Lin, to be honest, I regret it a little. I think if you were to direct "Flowers", I believe your filming would not be worse than Director Wang's. Besides, you are the author of the original novel, so you must have a deeper understanding of the characters in it."

Lin Li stood up and hugged him, then replied seriously: "That's different. Director Wang was in Hong Kong, so he must have a better understanding of the scenes and the mentality of the characters of that era than I do. And his unique frame-by-frame shooting method is something I can't compare to. Don't flatter me, he is the most suitable director for Fanhua."

Hu Ge nodded: "Director Lin is really professional. I really hope I can have a chance to work with you after Fanhua."

Lin Li laughed: "Don't worry, there will definitely be a chance."

"So I'll just wait?"

"no problem."

The two exchanged greetings when there was a sudden commotion outside. Several field staff brought a large amount of milk tea, fruit drinks and snacks to the side, attracting the attention of many people.

Lin Li looked at Hu Ge, who spread his hands and said, "I'm visiting the set."

Lin Li reached out and patted his shoulder: "Thank you for your help, Old Hu."

Then he picked up the intercom and shouted, "Thank you, Mr. Hu Ge, for visiting us. The stage manager will distribute the things."

There was a burst of applause at the scene. After all, there was food and drinks, and Hu Ge was a big star, so everyone was happy to give him some applause.

Hu Ge had a look on his face that said, "Okay, Director Lin, stop being polite. I'm in Shanghai, so how can I not come over to show my appreciation? I'll treat the main actors and actresses tonight. How about we have some authentic Shanghainese cuisine?"

Lin Li waved his hand: "Of course it's my treat if you come to visit the studio. How can I let you come?"

Hu Ge's face straightened: "Why, Director Lin, do you really have to tell me so clearly?"

Seeing how serious he was, Lin Li stopped insisting: "Okay, I'll trouble you, Old Hu."

Hu Ge said indifferently: "Don't be so distant, Director Lin. By the way, I will introduce two more friends to you tonight."

Lin Li didn't take it seriously: "Okay. Then wait for me for a while while I continue filming?"

Hugo made an OK gesture and slowly stepped aside.

Then, he was surrounded by a group of actors who had been eyeing him for a long time and started signing autographs.

After all, he is an idol of many people in the circle.

Lin Li looked at the scene and shook his head in amusement, then continued filming.

"The crew is ready, continue filming."

Guess who it is.

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(End of this chapter)