Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 627 Wearing a Police Uniform, Performing a Love Song, Wanting to Advance
Compared to "The Great Wall", "Operation Red Sea" did not have a very good reputation due to this factor.

Because of the amount of investment, the media often likes to compare the two.

However, many media outlets, when comparing the two, criticized "Operation Red Sea" while praising "The Great Wall".

Not having many celebrities means there won't be much buzz.

If a topic doesn't generate much buzz, it means there's no traffic.

Of course the media doesn't like "Operation Red Sea." What's so interesting about reporting on this?
The star-studded coverage of "The Great Wall" is far better than the desert-filled screen of "Operation Red Sea," isn't it?

However, it is said that "The Great Wall" will be released ahead of schedule... Mao Geping's heart skipped a beat.

He is an entrepreneur, and paying attention to the stock market is routine for him.

LeEco's stock situation... is not ideal, and it is beginning to show signs of fatigue and decline.

In an effort to reverse this unfavorable situation, LeEco is already urging and preparing for the early release of "The Great Wall" in order to salvage its declining stock price.

If The Great Wall succeeds, it will be a bloody counterattack!
"Alright, you two young talents." Li Lu clapped his hands. "Let's start the makeup. We'll be filming tonight."

Qi Hui hasn't had his makeup done yet, which is a bit slow.

"Row."

"Listen to the director."

The two said in unison.

As he spoke, Qi Hui sat down in the chair, while Mao Geping pulled out a large pile of bottles and jars and various unknown liquids.

Qi Hui is proficient in art direction and also works as a director.

The amount of liquid needed for special effects makeup and various "blood plasma" in the "Operation Red Sea" production team could be counted in kilograms.

While Qi Hui wouldn't call himself an expert in makeup, he certainly knew a little about it.
But right now, he really couldn't tell what these things were; he could only guess at their purpose.

Soon, Mao Geping got busy working on Qi Hui's face.

He came here not only because the production team provided sufficient funding, but also because of the invitation from the Supreme People's Procuratorate and other parties.

He still had to give these big shots face.

……

It took Mao Geping two full hours to stop.

Then they called over director Li Lu to let him see the results.

Qi Hui also slowly got up and carefully examined himself in the mirror.

The forehead wrinkles are slightly more defined, and nasolabial folds have also appeared. The skin on the face is slightly loose, making her look more than ten or twenty years older.

But the effect is very good, very natural, and looks completely natural.

It was as if Qi Hui had truly aged twenty years.

Her skin tone hasn't changed much; in fact, it's even whiter than before she wore makeup.

Qi Hui had been working hard in the desert for a while and then spent half a month at sea in the sun, so naturally he got a bit tanned.

But Mao Geping made it a bit whiter... not really white, just a few shades lighter than before.

As white!

Qi Hui stared blankly at himself in the mirror, and for a moment he saw himself at fifty years old... He wondered if the country had created a mentally challenged girl by then?

After thinking for a moment, he took out his phone, snapped a few photos, and prepared to send them to Jing Tian.

But after thinking about it, I didn't send it. It would be better to watch it with her when I get home.

Li Lu looked Qi Hui up and down, then made a few new requests.

Mao Geping fulfilled all the requests. He had been working on the set for a long time and knew how troublesome the makeup was. It was normal to make multiple adjustments to match various aspects.

It would be a bit outrageous if it achieved the desired effect in one go.

Soon, Mao Geping finished his adjustments, and Li Lu nodded in satisfaction.

That's right, it looks more natural and comfortable than before.

"Come on, put on the costume and let's see." Li Lu called over the costume team and had Qi Hui put on the executive jacket to see how it looked.

Wearing a black executive jacket, Qi Hui slowly crossed his legs, a half-smile appearing on his face.

Gentle and kind, yet possessing an unyielding demeanor and revealing no hidden thoughts.

Li Lu and Mao Geping looked at Qi Hui, subconsciously slowing their breathing and straightening their postures slightly.

Calm, reserved, solemn, dignified... To be honest, this director's demeanor doesn't seem like an act.

“Very good…more than good, it’s absolutely excellent!” Li Lu slapped his thigh and said slowly.

“Let’s try the next one,” Qi Hui said. “I’ve worn the administrative jacket before, but I haven’t tried the police uniform yet.”

"Yes, yes..." Li Lu said subconsciously, "Quickly put on the police uniform... um?"

He realized something was wrong as soon as he finished speaking; wasn't he the director?
How did it suddenly become Qi Hui giving orders?
"Ahem...bring me the police uniform to try it on." Li Lu composed himself, coughed lightly, and said. Oh well, let him be. After all, he's an investor.

Soon, Qi Hui changed his administrative jacket into a police uniform with the number 000001, and wore the rank of First-Class Police Inspector on his shoulders.

(Handong police uniform)
Qi Hui looked at himself sitting upright in the mirror, a faint smile on his face, and couldn't help but chuckle.

I unconsciously started humming a little tune: "Oh my, my little love, don't worry~~ I'll only ever hold your hand in my red sleeves for you..."

Occasionally!

Unfortunately, Mao Geping and Li Lu didn't react much, and no one said anything like "I really want to improve."

"Not bad, not bad, that's right!" Li Lu nodded repeatedly, it perfectly matched the temperament of the Director of the Public Security Bureau.

Calm, reliable, and gives you a sense of security.

At first glance, he appears to be a young and promising police chief... of course, provided you don't know the plot.

Mao Geping also carefully examined his work, and only after receiving Li Lu's approval did he completely relax.

"Alright, that's settled then," Li Lu said. "No need to rush to remove your makeup. We have a show tonight. Come with me to see how your seniors perform."

"Sure," Qi Hui said with a smile.

Jing Tian is still filming in Shanghai, but he has already made arrangements at his studio.

He felt much more relaxed than before filming wrapped on "Operation Red Sea".

……

Old-style residential building, film set.

The crew is busy preparing to film a scene with Hou Liangping and Zhao Dehan.

This scene is the first major scene in the opening of the TV series. Whether it can attract the audience to continue watching depends on how amazing this scene is.

The success of the entire TV series depends on how amazing this scene is!

Therefore, Li Lu didn't do any fancy tricks and focused all his energy on this scene.

As for the B-team director, that blond guy has already taken the B-team to film his scenes.

We can just edit them together later.

As long as he doesn't bother him while he's filming and just stays put filming his scenes with the blond-haired guy, Li Lu won't say anything.

"Huh?" Hou Yong looked surprised as soon as Qi Hui and Li Lu arrived at the film set, holding the script in his hand and looking Qi Hui up and down.

I recognized it, but not completely.

"Haha, Captain, long time no see!" Qi Hui laughed loudly and stepped forward to greet him.

During his time on the set of "I Am a Special Forces Soldier", Hou Yong played the captain of the Wolf Fang Special Forces Brigade and had several scenes with Qi Hui.

The collaboration went quite smoothly at the time, and Hou Yong also gave Qi Hui some pointers on performance techniques.

The two of them get along pretty well.

"Oh my, it really is you!" Hou Yong exclaimed with sudden realization, equally delighted.
"Being a big star really makes a difference; your aura has improved dramatically, and I didn't even recognize you."

Qi Hui's career has skyrocketed in recent years; he's not only an actor but also a director.

It looks completely different now compared to before the New Year!
Compared to him, I feel like I haven't made any progress at all.

"Haha, you're joking," Qi Hui laughed.

"Alright, let's stop here for now, there's still more to the show." Hou Yong waved his hand, Qi Hui's words almost interrupted the emotions he was building up.

With that, he quickly returned to the film set.

Li Lu didn't tell him how important this scene was, but he did make sure the money was right.

Moreover, he and Li Lu were old acquaintances.

He was from Jiangsu Province and graduated from the Jiangsu Provincial Academy of Drama, while Li Lu was the deputy director of Jinling Film Studio in charge of production and the director of the Jiangsu Provincial Television Drama Production Center.

He and Li Lu had known each other for a long time and had collaborated on many occasions.

With such generous funding this time, it would be unreasonable not to get things done properly.

"Qi Hui, sit next to me and watch," Li Lu said softly. "We'll discuss their play later."

To be considerate of Qi Hui's feelings, he used the word "discussion".

"Hmm...hmm?" Qi Hui didn't think much of it at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt that something was wrong.

Why do I feel like... I'm being looked down upon?
He glanced at Li Lu: "Sure, I also have a few questions I'd like to discuss with Director Li."

For example... why was Lu Yi chosen to play Hou Liangping?

Was Li Lu's portrayal of Hou Liangping intentional, or was it an accidental mistake by Lu Yi?

(End of this chapter)