Huayu Entertainment: Tianxian really wants to improve

Chapter 268 In a movie with two female leads, whoever performs poorly will be embarrassed!

"I'm fine, how are you feeling?"

Liu Yifei's first thought was to ask director Gu Bei for his opinion.

Standing to the side, Huang Xiaoming said with a smile, "Xixi, you've done a great job. I never expected that the Little Dragon Girl of yesteryear could perform like this."

Even Wang Zhiwen couldn't help but nod: "For someone your age, to be able to produce such a performance is already quite impressive."

Liu Yifei smiled and thanked the two of them, but still kept her eyes on Gu Bei.

"not enough!"

Facing Liu Yifei's gaze, Gu Bei shook his head. "This round is enough, but not good enough. You already have Gu Xiaomeng's pitifulness, but you still don't have Gu Xiaomeng's strength."

"Let me think about it some more."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei fell into deep thought.

Gu Bei looked at Liu Yifei, who was deep in thought.

The original version of The Sound of the Wind is good enough.

It has achieved a good balance between depth and entertainment.
Even if there are some minor plot holes, they are not a big deal.

Gu Bei, on the other hand, focused on improving the language of camera work.
Through the design of audiovisual language, the effect of 'the lens is torture, the gaze is judgment' can be achieved.

This technique is mainly used to avoid those bloody scenes that cannot pass censorship. The original version was filmed more and cut more, and at the same time, it is a more visual and artistic expression.

This technique places even higher demands on the actors' performances.

But the nature of things is double-edged.
Higher requirements mean a bigger stage.
Now it remains to be seen whether Liu Yifei can make the most of this stage for her performance.

Gu Bei said to everyone, "Everyone, take a short break, we'll continue filming later!"

"I never expected Director Gu to be so heartless towards women!"

As Gu Bei sat back in the director's chair, he heard Zhang Ziyi's teasing voice.

Gu Bei turned his head and said calmly, "Qianqian is just like Gu Xiaomeng in the story. Both of them come from good families, but they are not spoiled young ladies."

They all have their own dreams and ideals, and they are willing to endure hardship in pursuit of these ideals.

The "Old Ghost" in the original novel of "The Message" is actually Li Ningyu, played by Zhang Ziyi.

The film also uses a lot of visual language to suggest that Li Ningyu is the Old Ghost.

But the final "old ghost" was Gu Xiaomeng.
A wealthy girl living a comfortable life, whose family even has connections to high-ranking officials, why would she give up her good life to become an underground intelligence agent?
At the same time, she seemed to spend her days drinking and partying, living a life of debauchery.
In reality, however, they silently bear enormous responsibility and pressure.

These settings all make the characters more compelling.

This is also what Gu Bei hopes Liu Yifei can show in this shot.

After a while,
Gu Bei summoned everyone inside.

"Action!" "Cut!" "Still a little short."

"Action!" "This time won't work!"

"Action!" "Cut!" "Let's rest a little longer."

……

Gu Bei kept filming this scene over and over again.

Both the actors and the crew members were a bit tired.

But no one raised any objections.

He looked at Liu Yifei in the center with a hint of pity.

In terms of hard work,
Liu Yifei had the hardest time filming this scene.

Both physical and mental exertion required the most from her.

Even when resting, Liu Yifei exudes a sense of fatigue from the inside out.

Everyone knows that Liu Yifei and Gu Bei have an unusual relationship. Gu Bei even exploits Liu Yifei to the extreme, showing no sign of stopping until he has squeezed her to the limit. Naturally, no one dares to object.

"Action!"

Gu Bei watched Liu Yifei's performance quietly.

He could already sense that Liu Yifei's performance was getting closer and closer to the feeling he wanted.

Now all that's needed is a trigger to achieve the desired effect.

And looking at the start of this performance,
He had a vague feeling that this was the time!

really,

After this torture,
Liu Yifei, curled up on the ground, had completely shed all traces of acting.
She was wearing a white shirt, which looked like a rag that had just been wiped with blood, and it was carelessly tossed to the ground.

Only the slight twitching of her muscles indicated that she was still alive.

"She won't say anything!"

Wang Zhiwen said anxiously.

His expression suggested that Huang Xiaoming wanted Liu Yifei to leave.

However, Huang Xiaoming remained silent and quietly pulled out a piece of clothing to cover Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei felt the weight of the clothes.

She slowly turned around and met Huang Xiaoming's scrutinizing gaze.

Even the torture during interrogation left her with endless torment, both physically and mentally.
At this moment, Liu Yifei looked like a fine piece of porcelain that had been struck hard, but even such a blow did not break her spirit. You could still see that there was a strong will supporting her.

Huang Xiaoming leaned down to look at her, his tone icy yet revealing a hint of hidden joy, and called out her code name.

"Cut! That's a pass!"

Gu Bei breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and shouted excitedly.

This time, he finally saw what he needed: the spirit in Gu Xiaomeng's heart, something Liu Yifei had lacked during the previous filming.

He had previously hesitated, wondering if he was asking too much of Liu Yifei.

Fortunately, Liu Yifei was able to perform better and better after each shoot, which is why he dared to push her to her limits again and again.

In retrospect, it was all worth it!
"Sissi! The director says it's okay!"

Huang Xiaoming also breathed a sigh of relief. He had almost been shocked by Liu Yifei's eyes, and it was only his conviction as an actor that allowed him to maintain his performance.

Otherwise, if my mistake causes this perfect scene to be reshot, then I would really be guilty.

"That's really impressive!" Wang Zhiwen nodded approvingly. "These young girls nowadays are amazing. They're not only talented, but they're also incredibly hardworking."

Wang Zhiwen didn't quite believe that Liu Yifei could pull it off.

But Liu Yifei clearly has a good personal relationship with Gu Bei.

But they were still willing to work on it again and again.
This ruthlessness towards himself even impressed Wang Zhiwen.

"thank you all!"

Liu Yifei's face was pale at this moment, and she showed a slightly embarrassed expression.

This isn't the effect of makeup.
Rather, she is physically and mentally exhausted.

She stood up with Huang Xiaoming's help and saw Zhang Ziyi who had just walked over.

Zhang Ziyi's expression was complicated, but she still praised her, saying, "Qianqian, you acted so well just now. Now it's my turn to feel the pressure!"

After Liu Yifei, it's Zhang Ziyi's turn to do the interrogation scene.

Zhang Ziyi originally came to watch Liu Yifei's scenes to assess the pressure Liu Yifei put on her, since the film has two female leads and the two will inevitably be compared.

But seeing the one just now...
Zhang Ziyi is starting to feel anxious.

"I also need to raise my standards. I can't be satisfied with just performing well; I have to give it my all!"

Zhang Ziyi secretly made up her mind.

There's no way around it, Liu Yifei is too hard on herself.
If she doesn't want to be outshone by Liu Yifei, she has to push herself to the limit. Seeing Liu Yifei's ruthlessness towards herself also reminded Zhang Ziyi of when she first debuted, when she also gave her all in every role to win the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Actress right from the start.

When it comes to ruthlessness, Zhang Ziyi has never been afraid of anyone!
"No no!"

Liu Yifei waved her hands repeatedly.

at this time,

Her movements suddenly froze.

【Ding! 】

[Challenge complete!]

A crisp system notification sounded.

Liu Yifei was slightly taken aback and quickly looked at the light screen.

[Challenge Project: The Fated Conflict Between Two Female Leads]

Challenge progress: 100% (Completed)

[Challenge Reward: Perfect Level of Emotional Breakdown Performance Method (crossed out) replaced with +3 Acting Points]

Have you completed the comeback challenge?
I've been stuck at 88% for a long time.
Therefore, when Zhang Ziyi was preparing to stay, Liu Yifei took the initiative to ask Gu Bei to agree to Zhang Ziyi's request.

Unexpectedly, this time they were able to complete the comeback challenge in one fell swoop!

Liu Yifei looked at her newly updated personal information panel once again:
[Host: Liu Yifei]

[Age: 38 years old]

【Counterattack Points: Damaged】

[Physique: 92]

【Acting Skills: 78】

【Singing skill: 67】

[Entertainment Treasure Lottery Chance: 0]

My acting points have reached 78.
We are just one step away from the 80-point mark.

Moreover, she currently has a task related to Gu Bei on her task list!
If we complete Gu Bei's task, we might be able to break through the 80-point acting skill barrier in one fell swoop. Last time, there was an explosive moment when I drew acting skill points three times in a row.

"Xixi, how are you feeling?" Gu Bei walked over and asked with concern. "Shall I ask Aunt Liu to take you home to rest for a couple of days?"

The advantage of filming in Kyoto is that it's quick to get home. It only takes a little over an hour to get from the Huairou Film and Television Base back to Liu Yifei's home.

"Need not!"

Liu Yifei resolutely refused.
Then he made a request that shocked everyone present: "Director Gu, can we keep one more claim?"

No?

Are you really that hard on yourself?
Zhang Ziyi's expression changed.

He was being humble about himself in the previous sentence.
Now that Gu Bei has arrived, he immediately asks for another take.

Liu Yifei, you're not only ruthless to yourself, but also ruthless to me!
In movies with two female leads, whoever performs poorly will be embarrassed!

Liu Yifei is really going to ruin herself!
"Then keep another one."

Gu Bei saw the longing in Liu Yifei's eyes.

He didn't actually think Liu Yifei could deliver an even better performance.

However, preserving a single film reel is also very necessary.

After all, the probability of errors with film is quite high. If something goes wrong on this crucial scene, no one will know since the film hasn't been developed yet.

Therefore, taking only one take became a tradition in the film era, something directors loved to talk about, and actors deeply resented.

Now that Liu Yifei has taken the initiative to make the request, it's already quite good that she performed as she did just now, while her emotions haven't subsided.

Everyone thought the same way; everyone wanted to finish early and get off work as soon as possible.

Everyone back in your positions.

"Action!"

Gu Bei watched Liu Yifei's performance on camera and felt a little strange. He felt that this performance was even better than the last one.

After Wang Zhiwen finished speaking, Huang Xiaoming took out his clothes and covered Liu Yifei with them.

Liu Yifei turned her head and met Huang Xiaoming's gaze.

She used the same movements as before, but her body language was a little better than last time, allowing the audience to be more immersed in Liu Yifei's performance.

Especially the look in his eyes when he finally met Huang Xiaoming's gaze, which surprised and delighted Gu Bei!

If we talk about the very beginning,
Liu Yifei's performance looked like a broken porcelain doll, showing the audience the fragments she had broken into.

So, in the previous point,
Liu Yifei's performance is like a beautiful porcelain piece full of cracks. The contrast between the cracked exterior and the exquisite interior makes the audience want to explore her inner world.

When we get to this point...
It has risen to a new level once again.
The audience could already see the grand ideal in her heart through her eyes.
The audience is still unclear about what it is. It will be when Zhang Ziyi finally understands the embroidery inside the cheongsam, "My body is about to perish, but my soul will remain with you," that Liu Yifei's monologue will resonate most deeply with the audience's emotions.

"Cut!"

After Gu Bei finished shouting, he added, "Perfect!"

He said to the assistant director, "Quickly seal all the content away, especially these two lines, make sure to keep them safe!"

Then, Gu Bei walked over and picked Liu Yifei up in his arms.

Liu Yifei's performance was just too perfect.
Gu Bei was a little worried about Liu Yifei's mental state at this moment.

"what!"

Liu Yifei struggled to get up.

After such a long filming session, she was almost completely exhausted and had no way to struggle.

Moreover, Gu Bei's aura made her relax, and the force of her struggle was like a kitten kneading its mother's milk.

Gu Bei felt Liu Yifei's strength, which further confirmed his inner guess.

He said domineeringly, "I'll take you back to rest!"

"I can walk by myself!"

Liu Yifei said helplessly, trying to defend herself, "Besides, I haven't even removed my makeup yet!"

She felt that everyone on set was now focused on her, which made her scalp tingle and gave her a sense of impending doom.

"I will remove my makeup!"

Gu Bei gently comforted her.

Then, he carried Liu Yifei back to her room in a princess carry.

Fortunately, due to the site being cleared today, there weren't many crew members still on set.

Even if crew members witnessed this scene that appeared to be forced sex,
But I pretended not to see anything.

After all, the relationship between Gu Bei and Liu Yifei was unusual, a fact known to everyone in the crew.

Mind your own business as a director!

"What's going on here?"

When Liu Xiaoli saw Gu Bei carrying Liu Yifei in, she quickly stood up from the sofa and followed Gu Bei into Liu Yifei's room.

Upon hearing Liu Xiaoli's voice, Liu Yifei became even more furious.
All she could do was bury her head in Gu Bei's arms like a camel.

"She sets too high a standard for herself; she insisted on doing another one!"

Gu Bei complained to Liu Xiaoli.

Liu Yifei immediately raised her head and glared angrily at Gu Bei.

How old are you? How dare you complain to my mother?
(End of this chapter)