Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 314 It's 2018 already, but Xie Ruolin is still the same Xie Ruolin.
The next day, Qi Hui was surprised to find that Sun Molong had come again.

Of course, he wasn't the only one; he also brought several costumes, a makeup artist, and a photographer.

We need to take promotional photos of Qi Hui and Jing Tian to facilitate publicity.

Yixin Films has recently had a good income and low expenses, so Qi Hui has expanded some of his business.

Just set up a backdrop and take the photos right in the office; you don't even need to go outside.

Wait a minute... Qi Hui's brows furrowed. Could this old Sun be planning something like this?
He's the director of photography; that's what he does.

So, he came to scout out the location yesterday?
"Chairman, it's time to change clothes and put on makeup," Sun Molong called out, without urging him.

He's definitely going to eat lunch here anyway.

"Hehe..." Qi Hui rolled his eyes, thought for a moment and did not refuse, mainly because he could not find a reason.

Jing Tian glanced at the two of them, then led several female makeup artists into another room.

This is Qi Hui's company; she knows it very well.

Qi Hui also went into another room to change into his costume and put on makeup.

Compared to actresses, male actors have it easier without special makeup.

Qi Hui came out quickly, dressed in an old-fashioned gray-blue military uniform, with a brown leather belt and a military cap commonly seen in anti-Japanese war films, with a Kuomintang emblem on it.

Live together!

Looking at himself in the mirror, Qi Hui couldn't help but chuckle.
"With my appearance, if I put on this military uniform, I'd look like an underground worker!"

As he spoke, he opened the holster on his waist and looked inside. Instead of a Mauser C96 pistol, he found a Browning High Power Pistol.

Before long, Jing Tian also came out, dressed in a dark blue Republic-era student uniform, a top and a skirt.

She looked as if she had stepped out of a painting—dignified and beautiful.

Jing Tian's appearance naturally possesses a noble and graceful beauty, which is further enhanced by this outfit.

But her fair and delicate face, full of collagen, still exudes the liveliness and energy of a student.

The theme of the Battle of Changsha is tragedy, so Jing Tian's costumes do not include cheongsams.

This drama tells the story of the War of Resistance against Japan in Changsha and the Wenxi Fire. It is quite tragic, and the qipao (cheongsam) is not suitable for these events.

"Is it pretty?" Jing Tian looked at Qi Hui, who was slightly lost in thought, turned around gracefully, and smiled.

"A work showcasing the skills of the Goddess Nuwa," Qi Hui said with a light laugh.

Jing Tian was slightly taken aback by what she heard, then a faint blush appeared on her face. "Bad person, always saying such nonsense."
"..."

Sun Molong ignored it completely; he was already tired of hearing it when he was on the set of "The Beginning".

He immediately called the photographer to set up the background and lighting, and started taking pictures.

The flash went off, and soon we had the perfect photo.

However, he didn't need to leave immediately. He started discussing the script with Qi Hui and Jing Tian.

"Battle of Changsha" is a serious drama, but it is also a tragedy.
Qi Hui and the other person had never acted in this kind of drama before, nor had they ever collaborated with Shandong Film & Television or Daylight Entertainment on this type of drama.

Therefore, a discussion of the script is necessary.

Jing Tian, ​​in particular, is not a good actress. In addition, the character Hu Xiangxiang is not very likable in the early stages. Jing Tian must portray her well in order not to be disliked by the audience.

The female lead, Hu Xiangxiang, is a pampered girl from a prestigious family. She has a fiery, quirky, quick-witted, and somewhat mischievous personality.

Of course, based on Qi Hui's previous feedback, Noon Sunshine made quite a few changes.

In the original script, some of Hu Xiangxiang's affected mannerisms were deleted; otherwise, it would have been more difficult for Jing Tian to portray her.

However, Jing Tian couldn't help but scratch her head: "This character wasn't very likable in the early stages..."

"It'll be better later on!" Sun Molong said, referring to how Hu Xiangxiang grew and transformed later on.

"Hehe..." Jing Tian gave a forced smile. What if there was no post-production?
She was afraid the audience wouldn't even see the later episodes.

"Don't worry, Hu Xiangxiang isn't that annoying," Qi Hui said with a smile. "That's how it looks in the script, but it's a different story when you're acting it out."

"Moreover, the audience won't dislike Hu Xiangxiang too much."

"Why?" Jing Tian asked, puzzled.

"Because Yan Zhi is right," Qi Hui said with a smile.
"Because good looks are justice. If you're good-looking, people won't feel too much ill will towards you."

Jing Tian paused for a moment, then thought of his book, "The Warring States Period".

Although she was criticized for making bad movies and for being an eyesore, there weren't many malicious personal attacks against her.

Of course, there were also some sarcastic and playful comments, such as "pretty face," "resource-backed actress," "unpopular actress," "good for nothing but her looks," and "having no acting skills whatsoever."

And quite a few people are defending her... although their support makes her very sad.

"Yes, I understand!" Jing Tian nodded repeatedly, then moved closer to Qi Hui:

"Then let me share my thoughts on this character, and you can check if I'm right."

"Okay."

"Hehe~" Jing Tian rubbed against Qi Hui, leaning against him before starting their role discussion. Sun Molong: "..."

Around noon, he checked the time and led his team away, not even having lunch as planned.

I can't eat anymore, I'm full from dog food!

……

Despite this, Sun Molong was quite satisfied with Qi Hui and Jing Tian.

A tragic TV series like "Battle of Changsha" is destined to make viewers "unhappy".

Just like "My Chief and My Regiment" from a few years ago.

However, since this production was ultimately a market-driven project, after discussing it, the team decided to add more interest by focusing on the sweet romance between the male and female leads.

That is, sprinkling sugar.

The current situation of Qi Hui and Jing Tian perfectly matches their plan.

Wonderful!

Sun Molong returned to his residence, turned on his computer to watch "The Beginning," and noted that Qi Hui was better at portraying romantic relationships between men and women.

The love story between the male and female protagonists in "The Beginning" is quite good.

"Huh?" Sun Molong looked at the internet with surprise: "How come it's trending again?"

Online discussions about "The Beginning" have once again topped the trending searches.
Soon, Sun Molong understood the reason.

The story of "The Beginning" has reached the point where the conflict between the male and female leads erupts.

The female lead wanted to save the person, but the male lead picked her up and left.

Are you the Virgin Mary?

"Why even try to save them? Can't you see they're just standing by and doing nothing?"

"We've long since reached peace; there are no ideologies anymore, only money!"

"I've suffered so much during the day, why am I still so hungry at night?"

"What happened? The promise was that those who get rich first would help those who get rich later."

On screen, Xiao Heyun, played by Qi Hui, kept asking questions, which resonated with the audience.

When questioned by Xiao Heyun, Li Shiqing replied that she was a member of the Communist Youth League and a probationary member of the Communist Party, and that she had taken an oath.

As a probationary member of the Communist Party, she has the same obligations and responsibilities as full members.

We cannot stand idly by while such a major accident occurs.

The audience was completely stunned by this part of the story.

"Damn, that's really bold!"

"No wonder they make web series; which TV station would dare air these lines?"

"Yeah, I suffered so much during the day, and I'm still so hungry at night? Why?"

"Xie Ruolin, oh Xie Ruolin..."

"I didn't expect that even though it's 2018 in the show, Xie Ruolin is still the same Xie Ruolin."

"It's not just Xie Ruolin who's still Xie Ruolin. He talks about principles, but his heart is full of business. It's still the same business."

"No, I think you're wrong. Li Shiqing is right."

"Yes, everyone is just an ordinary person. If you were in the car, could you guarantee that you would have done better than Lao Jiao, Ma Guoqiang, and the old woman who worked with medicine?"

“If a Party member doesn’t rush to the front line, is he or she still a Party member? Li Shiqing did nothing wrong; she was just fulfilling her duty and oath.”

"..."

The comments section was in an uproar, while in "The Beginning," the male lead Xiao Heyun and the female lead Li Shiqing went their separate ways.

However, upon waking up, the loop once again pulled the two back onto the bus.

Want to run?

There are no doors!

You can choose not to save people, but then you'll be stuck in this cycle!

The setting is absolutely ridiculous.

You can choose not to work, but then you'll never escape poverty.

Just like this messed-up reality.

What else can we do? We'll just have to make do.

Thus, the male and female protagonists in the loop have no choice but to join forces again to continue the game where the explosion triggers a loop.

(End of this chapter)