Abstract Art Award Winner

Chapter 248 New Job

But it's already the end of September, and even if Zhou Le goes back, he can only rush to shoot the important scenes.

Liu Haoliang, like other directors, dislikes actors acting awkwardly. On one hand, this reflects the actors' lack of respect for the crew and him as the director. On the other hand, he has Han Sanping behind him, and he doesn't want to affect the filming schedule because of Zhou Le's personal issues.

But now Zhou Le's departure is unavoidable, since he has to go to the 70th anniversary cultural performance.

This is a major official project, and even if it were told to Han Sanping, she wouldn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Moreover, he even called Han Jianu specifically to discuss this matter, which made things even easier for Han Jianu.

Everyone else had no problem, so naturally he had no problem either.

But time was tight, and he felt like he was fighting a war while filming these past few days.

Before each shoot, while the actors were getting their makeup done, he would stand aside and explain the scene. After explaining the scene, getting their makeup done, changing clothes, and setting up the set, he would immediately start filming.

"action."

"Okay, pass."

"next."

This is the most frequently uttered phrase from his mouth.

Suddenly, he felt as if he had returned to the time more than ten years ago when he was a screenwriter in those Hong Kong directors' film crews.

The entire film was shot in just one month.

He moved a table and a chair to the set, right next to the camera studio, and buried himself in the script.

"This is the first time I've filmed a movie so quickly since I started directing."

Liu Haoliang remarked with emotion.

All the shots were filmed in one take, which is also due to the actors' superb acting skills.

From lead actors to supporting actors, there wasn't a single one he needed to worry about.

"Haha, director, what are you saying? You were directing in 2015, and it's no longer fashionable to film like it's a war."

After getting to know the crew better, Zhou Le gradually became more unrestrained in his speech.

Otherwise, if it were someone unfamiliar with him, at most they would think that Zhou Le was disrespecting the director, pointing their finger at the director and saying that he was too inexperienced.

Because everyone was already quite familiar with each other, Liu Haoliang didn't mind: "Yes, I've always been a screenwriter before, and this is my fourth film. It's been quite an eye-opening experience to work with you guys."

"Director, you're too kind. If it weren't for your script, we wouldn't be able to gather on set together. But tonight..."

"It's alright, you go ahead with your work, I've already arranged everything here."

That night, Zhou Le returned to Beijing to begin final preparations.

Zhou Le will be marching in a formation at Tiananmen Square. There's not much to rehearse for this part; I just need to take some time each day to walk around.

During this period, Zhou Le's top priority was still to rehearse songs with Cheng Long, Wang Lihong, Zhang Liangying, and others.

The costumes for the performance have all been prepared here.

Cheng Long was dressed in a Tang suit, which was rather casual overall. Of course, this was also because Cheng Long was older, and this outfit made her look more mature.

Zhang Liangying, who was also standing in the center, was wearing a bright red long dress.

Han Xue wore a light pink dress that was a modified cheongsam, while Angela Chang's dress was more princess-like. Although it was also light pink, the color was much lighter than Han Xue's.

When everyone was discussing the color of the clothes, the director in charge of costumes and props had discussed with them that one of the male actors also needed to wear red, so Zhou Le and Wang Lihong had to be chosen.

Wearing red in such an occasion naturally signifies being eye-catching.

However, in the end, Wang Lihong still gave the red clothes to Zhou Le.

“Zhou Le, you should do it. After all, you are younger and this outfit suits your style better.”

Wang Lihong's idea was that he would still want the authorization for "Heaven and Earth Dragon Scales" later, so there was no need to argue over such a trivial matter. Although his agent also suggested that he should dress more dazzlingly.

But Wang Lihong also had his own considerations.

On that very day, on his way back to the hotel after rehearsals, Zhou Le suddenly received another call from the Spring Festival Gala production team.

"Hello, Teacher Zhou? Aren't you supposed to sing the opening song for next year's Spring Festival Gala? But we've reconsidered."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Le's heart skipped a beat. He wondered if they were going to replace the cast. Although the show was unlikely to be canceled, replacing the cast was very possible.

After practicing for so long, am I going to replace myself?

If you were to change, who would it be?
In that brief moment of thought, Zhou Le couldn't come up with anyone to replace him. In any case, those popular celebrities were out of the question; after all, he was popular himself.

So even if they come, they'll be people with connections.

"After some consideration, we decided that it would be best to find someone else to sing with on Li Ronghao's show, and we'd like you to go."

Zhou Le finally felt relieved.

It's good that it's not a matter of replacing the person.

But Zhou Le changed his mind and asked me to sing "Dad and Mom" ​​with Li Ronghao.
Why do you feel so weird?

Li Ronghao's father passed away in 06, but his mother is still alive.

But I have nothing left.

When the two of them went on stage and sang "Dad and Mom," they couldn't even make up a pair of "Dad and Mom" ​​together.

"So, Professor Zhou, it's your turn here."

"I'm fine with it. I really like Li Ronghao's song, and we have a good relationship. We've sung together before."

"Okay, then let's settle on this for now. But you're quite busy lately, Mr. Zhou. Let's schedule a time later and come over with Mr. Li Ronghao for a rehearsal."

"it is good."

Zhou Le finally agreed. Although he was a bit lonely on his household registration, there was no need to refuse the Spring Festival Gala performance for that reason.

Being able to perform on the Spring Festival Gala is an honor in itself, but to perform two programs on the same Spring Festival Gala is an even greater honor.

After hanging up the phone, Cheng Long turned to look at Zhou Le: "What's wrong, Zhou Le? Sounds like you have work to do again?"

"Yes, brother, didn't I have a program on the Spring Festival Gala? The production team just called and asked me to perform another program with Teacher Li Ronghao."

"Haha, that's a good thing. If you can go, then go. Young people should have more opportunities to showcase themselves."

"That's true, so after thinking about it, I agreed."

“Look at young people these days, they still have to think about this kind of opportunity. If it were us, we would never have even considered it.”

"Brother, you flatter me too much. I think it's because I haven't recovered from the surprise yet. After all, not everyone has your composure and reaction speed."

Experience value +2
Zhou Le glanced at it again without showing any emotion, and his experience points jumped up.

However, after spending these few days together, Cheng Long also values ​​Zhou Le, this younger brother, very much.

Although he has people he promotes in the entertainment industry, in recent years, those he has promoted have not been very successful.

Although they have gained some fame, they are still a long way from becoming a big hit.

In this line of work, especially at this age, you have to start investing.

Zhou Le also seems to be a very good match.

After thinking for a moment, Cheng Long smiled and said, "Zhou Le, I've actually been a big fan of yours ever since the last film festival. Give me a call when you come to Hong Kong next time, and I'll take you around."

(End of this chapter)