The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 561 The highlight

Life on the assembly line is monotonous and tedious, making people feel exhausted from the bottom of their hearts.

Every day when Lin Jiayi returned home and entered her small room, she couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief, feeling as if she had finally come back to life.

She has been working in the factory for more than two months. She has become skilled and can keep up with the pace of the factory. Because of her good personality, she gets along well with her coworkers. Except for the occasional boy who confesses his love to her, making her blush and feel at a loss, she feels that it is actually not bad.

She enjoys the feeling of reaping the rewards of her efforts and supporting herself with her own hands.

But there was a kind of weariness that emanated from her very bones, making her want to lie down as soon as she got home, not wanting to go out or make friends.

When she's not busy, she'll use her newly bought knock-off phone to go online. Someone on her phone said that it has this cow-and-horse smell that no cow or horse can get rid of.

"Life is full of setbacks, but you just can't seem to find money."

"Although I didn't make any money, it wasn't a complete waste of time; at least I was tired."

"If you're always late for work, don't panic, because justice is often late too."

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Most of the workers were young and would often spout off some crude or obnoxious sayings, thinking they were very trendy, cool, and cultured. But every time Lin Jiayi heard them, she couldn't help but frown secretly.

She felt that this kind of mentality was not good.

The scene that day began when Lin Jiayi dragged herself home, casually threw the slightly wilted bok choy she had bought cheaply into a basin of water, then shrugged and threw herself onto the bed.

She realized that something was wrong with her, and that she was somewhat influenced by the people around her, so she began to actively seek ways to save herself.

So, I searched online for a lot of inspirational quotes in an attempt to heal myself.

Before lying down that day, she turned on her phone and casually placed it on her pillow.

A gentle, intellectual female voice came from the phone, bringing a comforting power:
"Dear working people, another busy day is over. How are you feeling now?"
You must be very tired.

If you feel very tired, just lie down and rest peacefully.

This is not a slackening of efforts, but rather a preparation for a more distant future.

Computers need to clear their memory after running for a long time, phones need to be plugged in when they run out of battery, and you, this 'advanced intelligent being,' certainly need a rest too.

Allowing yourself occasional 'buffering' is to avoid a complete 'crash'.

After get off work, take the time to recharge yourself.

Watch a movie, read a book for leisure, or simply lie down and let your mind wander.

The purpose of work is to live a better life, not to make life a martyr for work.

Only by mastering your own pace and maintaining a balance between work and rest can you complete the marathon of your career.

......"

Before she had even finished her dose of inspirational wisdom, she got out of bed and began diligently cleaning and tidying the house.

Finally, she reached into the basin and took out the bunch of bok choy. Just like her after listening to that inspirational quote, the bok choy had gone from wilted to vibrant.

The camera gave a close-up of the bok choy, making it look as if it had just been picked from the ground.

They gave Lin Jiayi another close-up, and she looked just like the day she first entered society.

With eyes sparkling like stars, they are full of anticipation for the future.

"Great job! Jiayi did a fantastic job! Make the lighting a little weirder, and we'll keep one take!"

Tang Jiarong gave a thumbs-up, as was his usual way of praising her.

No one complained, and another one was saved.

The inspirational quotes were recorded by Gu Lanxi herself. Although she used a broadcasting style, her voice was just like hers.

Thriller movies are all about subtle, unsettling details.

This scene is also a one-woman show for Gu Lanxi. The emotional control and facial expressions throughout are very demanding. It is necessary to show Lin Jiayi's desperate struggle to get out of that state, but that state is like a shadow following her.

Although it's quite challenging, it's just an appetizer for today.

After filming this scene, Gu Lanxi will change into seven outfits, repeat the same actions seven times, and then use a gradual emotional expression to show the increasingly strong work ethic she experiences after her work gets on track.

In post-production, montage techniques will be used to edit these seven scenes into one.

This segment is one of the highlights of the entire film.

There were seven scenes in total, each requiring identical movements but completely different expressions and emotions. Each scene could potentially require countless takes, and there was no telling how many takes were needed. In order to maintain the condition, it was also necessary to try to finish filming within one day.

Not only is the workload heavy and time-consuming, but the emotional drain is also something everyone can easily imagine.

After each scene was filmed, Tang Jiarong would do his best to praise her, afraid that she would break down emotionally. As a result, they filmed until 3 a.m., and Gu Lanxi was still calm, but the director couldn't hold back first.

Forget about continuing to praise me, I feel genuinely exhausted even when I'm speaking.

When it was time to wrap up work, Gu Lanxi took a deep breath, put on her mask, and walked out. Tang Jiarong sat in a chair and simply waved to her.

Old Xu got up and escorted her downstairs. He waved goodbye after she got into her car.

When Lu Nanting appeared on a TV show, the host asked him if Gu Lanxi completely matched his ideal type.
This is what Lu Nanting said.

He said that, putting aside gender and appearance, Gu Lanxi is more like his ideal self. "Strong inner self, stable emotions, sincere and kind, romantic and gentle, lively and brave, self-consistent and introspective, optimistic and introspective, with extraordinary personal charm."

Because of those words, Lu Nanting was jokingly called Gu Lanxi's number one die-hard fan by fans.

That video went viral and even trended on social media; almost everyone in the industry has seen it.

When Tang Jiarong and Shen Yanbin wanted to cast Gu Lanxi in this drama, they did their homework in private and naturally saw Lu Nanting's evaluation of her.

At the time, I just thought that young people were blinded by love and thought too highly of others.

Gu Lanxi is only 23 years old. No matter how outstanding she is, she can't possibly be this perfect.

But after finishing work today, Shen Yanbin suddenly said to Tang Jiarong, "That kid's summary is quite insightful."

Tang Jiarong, holding a small flag, nodded.

This is the "command flag" he uses to issue orders when his voice is hoarse.

The red flag says "NG", the green flag says "Pass Pass Pass", and the yellow flag says "Guarantee One".

When the red flag points to someone who is in trouble, that person is responsible for the blame. When the yellow flag is protecting someone, that person needs to be adjusted.

As a talkative director, besides throat lozenges, he also has solutions for extreme conditions. At first, Gu Lanxi found it novel and would often steal his flag and wave it back and forth when he wasn't paying attention.

"I'll ask her again if I find a suitable notebook in the future."

Filming on set is usually a very high-pressure job, and even longtime co-stars can easily have conflicts because of work, let alone directors and actors.

There are countless directors who never want to work with someone again after filming a movie, but when Gu Lanxi has worked with directors, their first reaction when they encounter a suitable script for her is to cast her.

This statement is incredibly valuable.

Gu Lanxi is very dedicated. She is never late or leaves early, never forgets her lines, and is emotionally stable. She has capital in her hands and is an excellent actress with acting skills, popularity, high IQ and EQ, and a great sense of the big picture.

With her around, the crew felt like they had a stabilizing force, and everyone was less restless and more focused.

Especially considering her young age and boundless energy, she can complete any task perfectly, no matter how tight her schedule is.

Moreover, it has no shortcomings in terms of awards.

Honestly, for a director, an actor like this is simply a godsend!
Gu Lanxi didn't care about these things; to her, these were all normal behaviors.

Because of the exposure of her experience of working in the film industry, even though she had explained things clearly to her coworkers, the paparazzi still waited outside the film set until late at night.

I didn't approach her until she got off work, hoping to hear her thoughts on the matter.

Gu Lanxi was exhausted and lay in the car, not wanting to move. She waved her hand, signaling one of the bodyguards to get out.

"Take them out for a late-night snack, and ask me to reimburse you later. I'm tired, so tell them not to chase my car today."

The bodyguard responded and went downstairs. Lili quickly unscrewed the thermos and gave her a sip of the cooling tea to relieve her internal heat.

After drinking half a glass of water, Gu Lanxi perked up and immediately took out her laptop to start working.

The partition rises, the small table is lowered, the laptop is turned on, and then it's placed on the table with a click.

The car drove quietly out of the urban village, and Lili could only hear the sound of her gently tapping on the keyboard.

It's undeniable that there's a real reason why some people succeed.

Zootopia 2 is coming out next week, and I've already bought the tickets. I'll take the kids to see it next Saturday.

If you're not bringing kids, there are midnight screenings right after the movie started, and the tickets are really cheap.

I've planned a really crazy itinerary for tomorrow. I'm taking them out early in the morning to Chunxi Road to buy each of them a thick coat, and then I'm taking them to see three shows in a row.

Performances in small theaters are much cheaper than those in high-end venues like performing arts centers; a three-person ticket costs less than 100 yuan.

Now that Mao Mao is older, he often says things like "When I was little," so we have to buy him a ticket. We can't hold him in our arms like we used to when he was little, because then everyone would know he's a child without a ticket.

Haha. A rather strange point of interest.

However, the performers must really appreciate a polite customer like me.

Juan Wang doesn't like these things; he prefers to lie at home on weekends, and we respect his hobby.

If you like someone, let them do what they like.

This will make everyone happy.

Since it's a rare trip out, efficiency is key. We visited the Poetry and Painting of China, the Amazing Lab, and also saw the face-changing and fire-breathing performance that we hadn't seen in ages.

Everything is located on Chunxi Road, providing a one-stop solution.

I'll tell you whether it's good or not after I see it. If you're in Chengdu, you can go see it!

Every time I take them out, it's a lot of fun. When their dad takes them out, it's like a free park walk, running around like crazy, or fishing, catching bugs, and climbing trees.

Dad loves nature, Mom loves humanity and enjoys interacting with people. If you were them, who would you prefer to go out with?

They are happy whenever they go out.

Haha.

I really want to buy a few pots of chrysanthemums; I'll go to Huayang to buy them this weekend.