Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 189: God Doesn’t Follow Our Wishes

The heavy snow on February 5th brought many unexpected problems to the Condor Heroes crew, and numerous inconveniences followed them until filming could resume normally the next day.

As the snow fell heavily, the bearded man's eyes gleamed with excitement. He strode over to the crew, waved his hand, stroked his beard, and said loudly, "This heavy snow is a godsend! Let's quickly switch to filming snow scenes. These scenes will definitely look amazing! They'll definitely add a lot to the show!"

Upon hearing this, the chief director, Yu Minjie, frowned slightly and hesitated. He quickly said, "However, everyone is not ready yet, and it will take a lot of time to adjust the equipment."

Furthermore, the actors are unfamiliar with the new snow scene arrangements, and with filming starting hastily, the quality is likely to be difficult to guarantee.

The bearded man suddenly slammed his large hand down, his tone resolute: "Don't hesitate, this is a rare opportunity. This kind of once-in-a-century snowfall is a once-in-a-century event, and you'll miss it forever."

Let's hurry up and solve any problems that arise. As long as we work together, we're sure to get great results!

However, God did not fulfill people's wishes.

Before the crew could even prepare for the adjustment, the once-in-a-century heavy snowfall seemed to be suddenly choked by an invisible hand.

The snowflakes, which were originally dense and dancing wildly, first gradually thinned out, and then suddenly stopped without warning.

At the same time, the thick, lead-gray clouds began to dissipate rapidly, and golden rays of sunlight, like sharp swords, pierced straight down from the gaps in the clouds.

In just a short while, the entire sky had cleared up completely.

Under the azure sky, the snow shimmered with tiny sparkles in the sunlight, as if silently recounting the swift arrival and departure of this heavy snowfall.

The bearded man stood there, staring blankly at the gradually clearing sky, feeling a sense of helplessness as if he had failed before achieving his goal.

He knew very well that such snow scenes were invaluable and rare material for film and television production.

If used skillfully, it will surely add some unique artistic charm to the drama and make it stand out among the many versions of The Return of the Condor Heroes.

Yeah, especially some poorly made versions of The Return of the Condor Heroes, they even used plastic wrap to represent waterfalls...

He knew that once this opportune moment was missed, he might never encounter it again.

But reality was so cruel that it left him no room for any illusions.

Similar to the classic avalanche scene in "A Deadly Secret," it is difficult to replicate.

Of course, he didn't expect to reach that level, but he was still a little disappointed that he couldn't even capture the snow scene.

The bearded man sighed deeply: "Ugh, this damn snow... how could it just stop like that? So... whoever... should change the plan back first."

The stagehand, Xiao Li, happened to be nearby and sighed as well, echoing, "Yeah, what a joke God played. All our preparations have been for nothing."

"The weather keeps changing, so a little trouble is fine, but it's a shame to ruin this snow scene." After saying that, he secretly glanced at the bearded man, revealing a look of regret.

The bearded man suddenly felt a sense of shared vision and patted Xiao Li on the shoulder: "There's no way around it, that's how artistic creation is, plans can never keep up with changes."

Go and inform everyone that filming will proceed as planned.

After saying that, he took one last look at the azure sky, a hint of reluctance in his eyes, and turned to leave.

On February 7th, the crew was supposed to be filming the crucial scene where Li Mochou perishes in the fire, completing the scenes in the Valley of Heartbreak.

Unfortunately, due to heavy snow, there were many problems with the set setup, and these scenes had to be adjusted and filming postponed.

The bearded man frowned as he looked at the shooting schedule in his hand, and said to Yu Minjie and coordinator Chen Jing, "This heavy snow is really causing trouble. Li Mochou's scenes will have to be postponed."

"Let's film the scenes at Guo Jing's residence first. The locations and props need to be rearranged quickly."

Yu Minjie nodded, then turned to the coordinator Chen Jing and earnestly instructed, "That's the only way. Tell the actors to quickly familiarize themselves with the new scenes. Time is tight, so everyone needs to hurry."

At this point, an assistant added, "The actors' makeup and hair styling will also need to be readjusted, and their costumes will need to be changed as well."

The bearded man waved his hand, not wanting to hear about such trivial matters at all: "Arrange these as soon as possible, and make sure the filming goes smoothly."

Although the filming schedule was delayed, it was still much faster than the original timeline where the scene of the character dying in the fire was filmed on February 24th.

An Xiaoqian was not scheduled to have any scenes these past few days, but today local leaders from Xiangshan came to the film crew to offer their condolences.

Out of courtesy, An Xiaoqian had to put on her Little Dragon Girl makeup and go to the event to make up the numbers.

In addition, she filmed several New Year's greeting videos with the crew, which were then released by the television station. Although Hu Xiaobei didn't need to come to the film studio that day, he was still worried and specially drove An Xiaoqian there.

In addition, thinking about the progress of the ancient tomb's construction, he decided to take some time to check on it.

He originally estimated that the construction of the ancient tomb would not be completed until after the New Year, but he seriously underestimated the Chinese people's eagerness to return home for the Spring Festival.

In order to be able to return home and reunite with their families before the Spring Festival, the construction workers are working hard day and night.

As the saying goes, hard work pays off, and the ancient tomb was successfully completed last night.

Hu Xiaobei entered the ancient tomb and began to examine it carefully.

The ancient tomb before us is basically consistent with the design drawings.

The additional lights were all placed perfectly, without any mistakes.

In accordance with previous requirements, the shallow water area was paved with cement, and the direct introduction and discharge of tap water was implemented.

In this way, the water quality is significantly clearer, and there is no need to worry about any nauseating odor.

After confirming that everything was correct, Hu Xiaobei activated his spiritual perception ability and quickly checked everything again from all angles.

He was relieved only after confirming that there were no potential problems.

Then, while pondering the filming arrangements for the subsequent plot, he used a low-budget version of the aerial technique to gracefully depart.

February 8th, Lunar New Year's Eve, snowed.

Unable to contain his overflowing creative urge, the bearded man once again asked the crew to film snow scenes.

With changes being made so frequently during the Lunar New Year, people were naturally not happy about it.

Some staff members picked up prop swords, bowls, and other items and started banging them in protest.

But the bearded man didn't care about any of that. Under his insistence, the crew still had to operate according to his ideas.

A biting wind howled and swept across the area, making the snow on the roof of the inn rustle.

The cast and crew got up a little after 5 a.m. on New Year's Eve and did their makeup in the hotel dressing room.

An Xiaoqian doesn't need to get up so early. Hu Xiaobei is now in charge of her Little Dragon Girl makeup, and it only takes a few minutes to get it done after she arrives at the set.

According to the filming plan, she and Huang Xiaoming, dressed in costumes, stood tall on the slightly mottled roof of the inn, ready to film a stunning snow scene action scene.

The bearded man, wrapped in a thick military overcoat with his hands tucked into his sleeves, strode quickly among the busy staff, personally directing the scene setup.

His cheeks were red from the cold wind, but his eyes gleamed with excitement: "Xixi, Xiaoming, you need to be quick and precise in this scene, and convey a tense and exciting atmosphere."

Especially Sisi, when you're holding the swaddled baby, your movements must be both steady and graceful, showcasing the extraordinary temperament of Little Dragon Girl.

An Xiaoqian held the prop baby in her arms, bit her lower lip, and frowned slightly. A hint of worry flashed in her eyes: "It's really hard to perform many movements while I'm holding the prop. If the angle is slightly wrong, it's easy to give away the mistake. I can probably only shoot from the right side."

The bearded man waved his hand, a nonchalant smile on his face, and reassured her, "It's alright, just be careful."

We'll adjust the shooting angles and use more long shots, so the audience won't notice any flaws and it won't affect the overall filming effect.

At this moment, Huang Xiaoming stepped forward, his hair slightly disheveled, perhaps from the wind. He looked at An Xiaoqian with concern and reminded her, "Qianqian, it just snowed on the roof, and some parts are still icy. It's very slippery, so please watch your step."

An Xiaoqian nodded slightly, and subconsciously reached out and tugged hard at the wires binding her.

After confirming that it was safe, he turned his gaze to Hu Xiaobei, who was standing quietly not far away.

Seeing that he was smiling at her, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

She turned her head to the side, looked at Huang Xiaoming with a firm gaze, and said, "Okay, you must also be careful. Let's try to get it in one take. Good luck!"

As she spoke, she became worried about Huang Xiaoming's safety.

(End of this chapter)