Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 277 The Great Beauty

After the holiday, Hu Xiaobei went directly to Jiaozuo Film and Television City to film part of "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern Times: The Qin Empire".

At this time, the film studio had already been decorated to resemble the Warring States period. Banners fluttered in the city, and the sound of war drums could be heard from afar, as if a murderous atmosphere permeated the air.

A nameless, minor director hurried up, beaming, and shook Hu Xiaobei's hand, saying, "Director Hu, we've been waiting for you! This time, the large-scale war scenes and Qianqian's scenes will depend on your supervision!"

Hu Xiaobei nodded slightly, his eyes radiating confidence: "You're welcome. Don't worry, I will definitely film this part of the scene well and try my best not to hold everyone back."

In the subsequent filming, Hu Xiaobei demonstrated extremely high professionalism.

When encountering action scenes, he personally instructed the actors on their movements and positions, from the overall formation to the way they held their weapons, striving to recreate the historical authenticity.

During breaks, the main creators of the neighboring film crew of "Fission" would often come over for a visit.

Da Meiyuan, the young actress who plays Bai Xue, Shang Yang's confidante, held the script, but her brows furrowed with apprehension and her pretty face showed doubt. She walked up to Hu Xiaobei and said, "Director Hu, I don't quite understand this part. Do you think my acting is correct?"

After saying that, he even gave a special performance.

Hu Xiaobei didn't comment directly. He simply took the script, quickly flipped through it, and then patiently explained it to her, gesturing as he spoke, with a gentle smile on his face.

In principle, he is only responsible for large-scale war scenes and scenes related to Sissi. He is also very interested in action scenes.

But given his experience and skill level, the production team would be more than happy to have him participate in filming a scene.

Not only did the production team of "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern Times" think this way, but the production team of "The Qin Empire: The Great Rift" also thought this way.

Everyone knows that Hu Xiaobei is not only a very good actor, but also has a deep understanding of the history of the Qin Dynasty, and his ability to train actors is top-notch.

If you encounter any unclear or uncertain historical matters, you can usually get an accurate answer by asking Hu Xiaobei.

A screenwriter, whose name is not even mentioned, frowned and hurriedly found him with a stack of documents.

"Director Hu, the historical records about the weapon-making techniques of the Qin Dynasty are somewhat vague. Do you have any research on this aspect?"

Hu Xiaobei quickly scanned the documents, his gaze becoming focused and profound: "I remember there's a relevant record in the *Kaogongji*..."

He provided detailed answers to the screenwriter, presenting his points clearly and offering thorough analysis.

However, less than ten days after Hu Xiaobei joined the film crew, An Xiaoqian, who was far away, could not bear the separation and prepared to sneak over to visit the set.

She sat inside the RV, carefully dressing up in front of the mirror, thinking about giving Hu Xiaobei a surprise, and muttering to herself with a smug smile, "Hehe, my disguise is so perfect this time, no one will recognize me!"

She put on large sunglasses, pulled her hat down low, and changed into a simple and low-key outfit, feeling quite pleased with herself as she set off.

When An Xiaoqian arrived at Jiaozuo Film and Television City in her RV, she was filled with joy.

As soon as she got out of the car, she wandered around the film studio like a curious child, looking around in all directions.

Little did she know that her unique aura and aloof gait had already attracted the attention of passersby.

She hadn't walked for more than a few minutes when a sharp-eyed fan recognized her: "Look, isn't that An Xiaoqian?"

"Really? It looks like it!" The group started to stir, taking out their phones to take pictures.

Soon, the few people became a group.

Fortunately, An Xiaoqian now has an assistant, bodyguards, and a driver with her whenever she goes out, so there's no need to worry about her safety.

The planned surprise was ruined. An Xiaoqian panicked and could only call Hu Xiaobei to pick her up, secretly lamenting, "Oh no, I disguised myself so well, how could I have been found out so quickly!"

Upon receiving the news, Hu Xiaobei led several crew members to rush to the rescue.

A short while later, seeing An Xiaoqian's anxious and embarrassed expression, he couldn't help but smile and said gently, "Don't be afraid, I'm here. Why didn't you tell me you were coming?"

Although An Xiaoqian was a little disappointed that she couldn't surprise him, she was still very happy to see him: "I just had some free time and wanted to come and see you..."

Those who made a living in the film studio, even if they didn't know Hu Xiaobei, knew the staff who came with him, so they couldn't stay any longer and quickly dispersed.

Hu Xiaobei gently tugged at An Xiaoqian's sleeve, leading her away from the crowd, teasing her with a laugh as they walked: "Why aren't you wearing a mask? Your disguise isn't professional enough!"

An Xiaoqian pouted and said with a hint of grievance, "But... I've already tried my best!"

Although the so-called effort was mainly due to putting on a little makeup.

After all, wearing a mask can easily smudge makeup, but An Xiaoqian would never say that directly.

Hu Xiaobei led An Xiaoqian to his rest room and asked her to sit down and rest.

Just then, the director arrived, a joking smile on his face: "Sissi's arrival makes our crew even more lively! Since you're here, why not give the set a public visit? It'll definitely add some buzz to the production!"

An Xiaoqian smiled a little shyly: "Then I'll have to bother everyone!"

Hu Xiaobei looked at the two of them with slight surprise and said, "Wait! Qianqian seems to be an actress in our crew too!"

An Xiaoqian: "..."

director:"……"

An hour later, in the temporary rest room of Jiaozuo Film and Television City, warm yellow light shone on the wooden tables and chairs, and a faint aroma of tea filled the air.

Hu Xiaobei was sitting at the table, flipping through various paper documents, his pen occasionally circling and drawing on the paper.

An Xiaoqian leaned against the sofa, idly flipping through the script, but her eyes kept glancing at Hu Xiaobei, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Before I knew it, a sweet scent began to fill the room.

Just then, a series of crisp footsteps approached from afar—Da Meiyuan from the neighboring Fission crew, dressed in a red and white ancient costume, walked in with a script in hand and light steps.

Her bright eyes swept across the room and she spotted the two people inside. Though slightly surprised, a radiant smile spread across her face as she greeted them warmly.

"Oh, the Grand Slam Best Actress is here too! I really like Liu Qianqian in 'Become Yourself,' you acted so well!"

As she spoke, she winked and waved at An Xiaoqian, her hair swaying gently with the movement.

An Xiaoqian unconsciously rubbed the hem of her clothes with her fingertips, paused for a moment, then smiled and replied with a standard smile, "Hello, Sister Yuanyuan, I also really like your portrayal of Zhou Zhiruo."

Even so, a subtle emotion welled up inside her, and her smile became slightly stiff.

She tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear while subtly observing the other person.

The other person was dressed in ancient costume, which accentuated her graceful figure. Her eyes and brows exuded sweetness and freshness, making her very lovable.

An Xiaoqian couldn't help but mutter to herself, "This Yuanyuan really does have a bit of a 'straight man killer' vibe."

(End of this chapter)