Huayu 97: The Beginning of a Marriage Fraudulently

"Senior sister!"

Yang Mi gave Liu Yifei a warm hug.

Liu Yifei was pleasantly surprised when Yang Mi came to visit the set.

After shooting in the Gobi Desert of Dunhuang for so long, it was getting a bit monotonous.

"Honey, what brings you here? Has filming for 'Chinese Paladin 3' finished?"

"Yes, filming for 'Chinese Paladin 3' has wrapped up. I haven't had much to do lately, and since I knew my senior sister was filming here, I came all the way here to see her!"

Yang Mi said with a smile.

As she spoke, she looked around, "Why don't I see my godfather?"

Liu Yifei looked at Yang Mi with a half-smile.

She got it.

Yang Mi didn't come to see her; she came to see her father!

However, Liu Yifei did not feel much of a sense of crisis.

She knows her father all too well.

Yang Mi's overly calculating behavior makes it impossible for her to win over Chen Siyuan's heart.

"They're probably discussing the script with Director Zhang and the others right now. Let me take you there."

"Thank you, senior sister! Since we're here, we should at least greet our godfather, otherwise wouldn't that be too impolite!"

Yang Mi offered an explanation, then happily took Liu Yifei's arm.

All the staff members she encountered along the way greeted Liu Yifei warmly.

Yang Mi's eyes showed a hint of envy. "Senior sister, how did you do that? They all seem to respect you so much!"

"It's nothing really, it's just about putting yourself in their shoes. When you see them, you show them more concern."

Liu Yifei's words were simple, but Yang Mi could understand the difficulties involved.

After all, Yang Mi has been working on film sets since she was a child. A film set is a microcosm of life, and you can find all kinds of people there.

Putting yourself in someone else's shoes is easier said than done!
Yang Mi is very good at getting along with people on set, but she only interacts with those who can help her.

Upon arriving at the director's studio, Chen Siyuan was indeed there discussing the upcoming plot with Zhang Yimou.

"Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road" will be edited into two versions, with slightly different focuses and filming techniques.

Therefore, the script will be adjusted according to the filming situation.

The screenwriter who came up with this script is also on standby at all times.

Be ready to refine the script at any time.

"Mimi's here! Please have a seat, we'll be right there."

When Chen Siyuan saw Liu Yifei bring Yang Mi in, he greeted her.

"Godfather, you just do your thing."

Yang Mi's eyes narrowed into slits with happiness.

It took about five or six minutes for Chen Siyuan and his group to finish their conversation.

"Why is Mimi here? Has filming for 'Chinese Paladin 3' finished?"

Hearing Chen Siyuan and Liu Yifei ask almost identical questions, Yang Mi felt a pang of jealousy.

She doesn't think it's a coincidence.

Chen Siyuan and Liu Yifei have reached a point of synergy.

"Godfather, I've finished filming. I came here specifically to see you!"

Yang Mi smiled radiantly, displaying the most beautiful smile.

"Yang Mi, would you like to have a cameo role in a movie?"

Suddenly, Zhang Yimou, who was standing next to him, spoke up with a smile.

Yang Mi was genuinely surprised and asked, "Director Zhang, are there any more roles available?"

The casting for "Dunhuang Code: Light of the Silk Road" was a huge event, with major entertainment companies vying to send their talents to the project.

Let alone supporting roles, even roles with only one or two lines are highly sought after.

Yang Mi and the others did not participate in the casting because they were filming "Chinese Paladin 3".

At the time, I still felt it was a bit of a pity.

Unexpectedly, this trip brought a pleasant surprise.

"It wasn't originally there, but we just revised the script and added a guiding female character," Zhang Yimou explained.

"Godfather, can I?"

Yang Mi didn't rush to agree, but instead asked Chen Siyuan for his opinion.

"Although this character doesn't have many scenes, he is a very important guiding role, and he also has scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio. If you are willing to play the role, then of course there is no problem."

"Then I'll act!"

Yang Mi happily agreed upon hearing this.

"Xiao Fan, you and Yang Mi talk about this character first."

Zhang Yimou gave a brief instruction to the screenwriter beside him.

"Okay, Director Zhang."

Yang Mi went to the screenwriter's side and listened to him talk about the character that was added at the last minute.

For the character of Xiao Li to transform into a guardian of Dunhuang, he needs a direct mentor.

Originally, the person chosen was Liu Yifei.

However, after a long discussion, Chen Siyuan and Zhang Yimou decided to maintain the sanctity of the character Liu Yifei.

Another character is introduced, who guides Leonardo DiCaprio's character to become the guardian of Dunhuang in a way similar to a goddess entering a dream.

Yang Mi's visit today was quite a coincidence.

After listening to the screenwriter's explanation, Yang Mi's face turned slightly red.

So, it turns out that my godfather said this character would have scenes with Leonardo DiCaprio, and he really did!
A goddess enters my dream, stirring up longing!
There will be intimate scenes!
However, because it is a dream, it will be more fantastical and beautiful.

Yang Mi glanced at Liu Yifei not far away, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.

It's been acted out!

This scene takes place in the Dunhuang Grottoes.

However, the actual filming took place in a temporary "dream" studio.

Of course, you can also use green screen effects.

However, Zhang Yimou felt it was unnecessary; a shot that only lasts a few seconds could be achieved entirely through live-action filming.

Even under such difficult conditions back then, Yang Jie still managed to film Journey to the West, let alone now.

A profusion of flowers and rising dry ice directly recreate the Goddess Palace from the mural.

It's said there are intimate scenes, but it's not that exaggerated.

Chen Siyuan doesn't play these kinds of games.

The Chinese version will embody an ultimate aesthetic.

This is one of Zhang Yimou's strengths.

Zhang Yimou excels at capturing the beauty of color.

The overseas versions achieve this through various metaphors.

Enlight Media's costumes, makeup, and props have always been far ahead in the industry.

So when Yang Mi appeared on set dressed as a goddess, she amazed many people.

However, looking at Chen Siyuan, she does resemble Bai Qian from Qingqiu somewhat.

To achieve the best results, Zhang Yimou personally instructed Yang Mi on the scene.

Zhang Yimou wanted a kind of Eastern aesthetic.

Although Yang Mi can be a bit opportunistic at times, she is very perceptive and quickly understood Zhang Yimou's requirements.

Next, Chen Siyuan also saw Zhang Yimou's unparalleled talent in color aesthetics within the Chinese entertainment industry.

Watching the event from inside the shed, it wasn't anything special.

But in Zhang Yimou's lens, it is truly the most beautiful to the extreme!

This scene will then stand in stark contrast to the endless yellow sand of the Gobi Desert in Dunhuang!

Chen Siyuan estimates that this scene will also become a highlight of the movie.

Yang Mi is quite lucky!

The filming of this scene looks complicated, but Zhang Yimou handled it with effortless grace.

Yang Mi didn't even have the chance to take more photos.

Yang Mi has wrapped filming! (End of Chapter)