The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 258 is amazing! He'll probably become a movie star after this film is finished!
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That night.

As the production manager, Dilraba received a list of all the expenses required for the construction of the film's scenes.

One of the lists involved the set design for a sex scene!

Her scalp tingled instantly!
She hurriedly rummaged through drawers and cabinets, taking out the scripts and comparing them one by one...

It turns out that the complex emotions and self-destructive tendencies that Lu Zhiyuan had Gao Yuanyuan demonstrate after dinner today were all after this sex scene.

This is the climax of the entire movie!
This is also the reason why Gao Yuanyuan's character falls into the darkness of her soul, then goes to the extreme of madness, and drags Li Wen down with her to perish together!

Therefore, this sex scene is most likely unavoidable.

"Sister Cha, you're so cunning!"

"They actually got Zhuang Wenqiang to arrange this sex scene, and it's such a crucial scene that can't be avoided!"

"Luckily, I came along, otherwise, Sister Cha might have really stolen my boyfriend!"

Dilraba clenched her fists, wishing she could beat Gao Yuanyuan up.

In her opinion, Gao Yuanyuan must have conspired with Zhuang Wenqiang to deliberately arrange this passionate scene.

Then, using the excuse of a down-on-his-luck painter, they said that this role was a perfect fit for Lu Zhiyuan.

Caught completely off guard by the elaborate scheme, Lu Zhiyuan fell for the deception.

At this point, the script has been revised dozens of times, all the funding is in place, and all the actors have arrived.

In this situation, considering the overall quality of the film, Lu Zhiyuan would most likely not refuse the so-called bed scene arrangement.

It's not Lu Zhiyuan's fault, it's all Gao Yuanyuan's fault!

This woman is absolutely wicked; she devised this elaborate scheme just to seduce Lu Zhiyuan.

"Reba, do you want to take a shower?"

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan came out after taking a shower, and as usual went to bed, asked Reba a question next to him.

I'm still angry, why would I need to take a bath?

Thinking of this, Dilraba pounced on Lu Zhiyuan, thinking viciously, "You want to film a bed scene, huh?"

I'll fight a real battle first!
I'll vent my anger on you!
……

Half an hour later.

Lu Zhiyuan couldn't help but rub his back; he had almost been scratched by Dilraba.

The area around her waist was almost bruised from being squeezed between Dilraba's thighs.

"Honey, I understand now why it's so hard for actors to fall in love. Just thinking about you hugging and kissing Sister Cha, and having to film bed scenes... makes me feel really bad."

After calming down, Dilraba hugged Lu Zhiyuan and spoke softly.

As an actor, filming these kinds of intimate scenes is unavoidable.

of course.

Some directors don't rely on these things to attract audiences.

Lu Zhiyuan and Nolan's science fiction films have never featured such intimate sex scenes between men and women.

However, as a drama film, and an art film at that, such sex scenes are almost unavoidable in "Project Gutenberg".

The fusion of spirit and flesh is equivalent to the fusion of demon and angel.

This sexual encounter will cause the two storylines of the film to slowly intersect, making the atmosphere of the story ambiguous and mysterious.

Despite her understanding, Dilraba was still unhappy.

"Reba, I want to tell you a story."

Lu Zhiyuan also knew that there was a bed scene with Gao Yuanyuan in the movie, and even if it was just a light kiss, Dilraba, as his girlfriend, would definitely not be happy.

Since things have come to this point, he doesn't want to explain further.

The only option is to change the subject.

"Honey, you're trying to change the subject again. But go ahead and tell me. I want to hear tonight's bedtime story."

Reba took a deep breath and comforted herself. It was understandable that Gao Yuanyuan had sold the painting "Water Lilies" to Lu Zhiyuan at a low price, hoping to take advantage of him.

At worst, I'll just not watch the filming of that scene.

Pretend you don't know.

Anyway, Lu Zhiyuan is a man, so he won't suffer any losses.

That bitch Gao Yuanyuan practically offered herself up, only to be taken advantage of and then kicked aside. It's infuriating!

"Reba, do you know Frank Duvenecke?"

Lu Zhiyuan mentioned a very unfamiliar name.

Where have I ever heard of Dilraba?
This person isn't a celebrity.

If Michelangelo's reputation is SSS-level, then Frank's reputation is probably only D or E.

Looking at the entire history of humankind, he is probably not as famous as Lu Zhiyuan.

"Honey, what's wrong with this person?"

As a qualified listener, Reba followed Lu Zhiyuan's train of thought and casually asked a question.

“Reba, Frank is basically unknown in the art world, but the reason I’m telling you about him today is because I want to tell you… When I first met you in 2009, I felt like I’d seen you before.”

Lu Zhiyuan brought up the scene of his first meeting with Dilraba.

Dilraba instantly perked up, adjusted her body, and sat up from Lu Zhiyuan's arms, her eyes shining as she looked at Lu Zhiyuan with great interest.

She couldn't help but chuckle, gently tapping Lu Zhiyuan's chest, repeatedly hinting to him: "Honey, tell me honestly, have you seen me in your dreams? Or were we in love in a past life?"

Lu Zhiyuan shook his head.

This is a bit of a disappointment for Dilraba. Couldn't you just go along with me and say a few nice things to cheer me up?

Unexpectedly, the next moment, Lu Zhiyuan ran to a scroll he carried with him and pulled out a painting from it.

It was a marble sculpture.

The sculpture depicts a woman lying there quietly with her eyes closed, as if peacefully asleep.

But in fact, Reba could probably tell that this woman had already passed away; this was what her body looked like lying in the coffin.

However, this woman, though sculpted from incredibly hard marble, appears so soft and delicate.

The key is……

"She looks just like me."

"Especially the nose... no, the mouth is very similar too. The profile is also very similar. The jawline is almost identical!"

Oh my God!

At that moment, Dilraba really felt a little creeped out.

It's as if I've discovered who I was in my past life!

"Her name is Elizabeth Booth."

Under Reba's astonished gaze, Lu Zhiyuan revealed the woman's name.

"She was Frank Duvenecke's wife, and the two were very much in love. Unfortunately, Elizabeth died young."

"Frank, who was also a painter and sculptor, created a bronze sculpture in the likeness of his wife."

"This bronze sculpture is now in the art museum in Florence."

As Lu Zhiyuan spoke, one could almost see the anticipation and longing in Dilraba's eyes.

Without Dilraba even having to ask, he smiled and nodded: "If you have time, I'll take you to see it. The two of you really look alike from the side. Especially the facial contours, they're almost 90% similar."

"I was really startled when I first saw you."

"After all, Elizabeth only resembles you by a third, yet she already amazes me so much. If such a stunning beauty as you were to appear on the screen, I can't even imagine how crazy the audience would be about you."

Haha!

Lu Zhiyuan's sweet words are always so romantic.

At first glance, he seems like a robot, cold and aloof, but upon closer reflection, the warmth in his words always deeply moves Dilraba.

Dilraba remembers that after they had sex, Lu Zhiyuan got up early, without even turning on the light, and sat on the edge of the bed, silently gazing at her profile.

He was appreciating it like a work of art.

Dilraba feels so happy just thinking about it.

What is the name of the woman in this painting? Elizabeth Booth.

This name cannot even be found on Baidu Baike, but because her husband made a bronze sculpture of her, it left a deep impression on Lu Zhiyuan.

Being an artist's wife must be such a blessing!

Even after 150 years, some people will still remember Elizabeth's beauty in her youth through some clues!

Hey!

However, I don't need to envy Elizabeth.

Because I also have an artist husband!

He made himself the first female lead in film history!
At this moment, Reba's heart was filled with love, and she even felt that she wouldn't care if Lu Zhiyuan kept several mistresses outside.

Thinking about this, Reba seemed to understand Jing Tian's thoughts back then.

She cannot restrain an artist like Lu Zhiyuan.

Lu Zhiyuan should be as free as the wind, imaginative and free to do whatever he wants. I must never stifle any of his inspirations.

That would be a tragedy for all of humanity!
"Honey, when you're filming a kissing scene with Sister Cha, don't let her take advantage of you. If she dares to stick her tongue out, I'll kill her!"

After Dilraba finished speaking, she hugged Lu Zhiyuan's head and kissed him.

If anyone's sticking out their tongue, only I can do it!
……

The next morning.

The entire crew began work in an orderly manner.

Scene 1, shot 1.

Carrying his easel, Li Wen walked across the old bridge over the Arno River in the afterglow of the setting sun. Gazing at the dome of the Florence Cathedral in the distance, he squinted slightly and turned to enter a small alley next to it.

The whole process was as smooth as flowing water.

As the male protagonist, Lu Zhiyuan is completely a down-on-his-luck painter at this moment, walking on the street without any sense of incongruity.

Especially in terms of clothing.

He was wearing a black knitted turtleneck sweater, with a navy blue coat over it, and most importantly, he was wearing dark arm sleeves.

This is the standard attire of a street artist!
Wear dark-colored clothes and dark-colored arm sleeves.

On the one hand, it can hide stains; on the other hand, dark-colored clothes can make a person appear somewhat cold and aloof.

As an artist, even a street artist, one must possess this kind of aloof and detached demeanor.

If you dress in a flashy way, even tourists won't believe you have any talent.

In this respect, Lu Zhiyuan can be said to be quite experienced.

"Good!"

After the entire crew started work, Zhuang Wenqiang naturally took over the director's position in place of Lu Zhiyuan.

He was in charge of filming.

Lu Zhiyuan was responsible for editing and post-production color grading.

Of course, Lu Zhiyuan had to check all the shots Zhuang Wenqiang took to ensure the composition was accurate.

Normal people tend to turn a blind eye to minor flaws in film composition.

However, Lu Zhiyuan was extremely demanding when it came to film composition and lighting effects.

Those film crews who have worked with him on several movies know it all too well.

When it comes to color and light, Lu Zhiyuan is an eccentric.

My eyesight is even more accurate than a color temperature chart!
"The first shot looks alright."

After Lu Zhiyuan finished filming, he came over to the monitor, looked at it, and nodded slightly.

But she couldn't help but add, "It feels weird to see myself on camera for the first time."

After expressing his feelings, Lu Zhiyuan was still dissatisfied with his performance: "Was my walking posture a little too fast? The rhythm was a bit off."

"It's too lighthearted; it shouldn't be like this."

"As a struggling street artist who doesn't earn much money, what's there to be happy about after get off work? Shouldn't you feel ashamed?"

"Let's do it again."

That's the authority of a great director.

Once the film crew starts shooting, there can only be one voice, and that voice belongs solely to Lu Zhiyuan!

Zhuang Wenqiang's job is just to yell "Cut!"

The rest was all decided by Lu Zhiyuan.

"Everyone, let's do it one more time. Everyone, get moving... Give Brother Yuan some steam!"

Xin Yukun used a megaphone to organize things on set.

When the staff heard the phrase "Give Brother Yuan a little something," they immediately smiled knowingly.

How many years have they been working with Lu Zhiyuan?
Everyone knows Lu Zhiyuan's little quirks!
The lighting felt wrong, the atmosphere felt wrong, the way the female lead smiled felt wrong... In short, it just didn't feel right.

However, Lu Zhiyuan adjusted quickly; within half an hour at most, he was able to get everyone into the swing of things.

……

really.

During the second take, Lu Zhiyuan deliberately made his steps heavier, adopting a dragging gait.

The easel seemed to have become heavier; after taking a few steps, he would shake it slightly and adjust his posture.

Even though he had no expression and only his back was captured in the photo, everyone could sense that he was a down-on-his-luck painter.

This down-on-his-luck painter was very handsome and had a great artistic temperament. The wind blowing from the Arno River and the setting sun shining on him created a wonderful atmosphere.

But no matter how handsome you are, it's useless if a man can't make money; he can't stand up straight.

This is the tragedy of men!

"great!"

"Yuan Ge is just different. It's his first time playing the male lead, and he handles it all so well! The atmosphere he creates is amazing!"

The staff collectively turned into a bunch of praise-givers.

Standing next to Reba, Liu Shishi felt a pang of sadness and couldn't help but ask, "Reba, what's it like dating an artist like that?"

Reba didn't say anything, but glanced at Liu Shishi with a longing look.

Of course it's awesome!

But do I need to tell you?

However, just to show off a little, Dilraba suddenly brought up a name: "Senior Sister, do you know Elizabeth Booth?"

What a terrible name!

Liu Shishi couldn't help but take out her phone and search online.

Depend on!
I can't find it!

"If we finish early today, my partner will take me to the Florence Art Museum to see the bronze statue of Elizabeth Butte. Do you want to come along?"

Dilraba extended an invitation to Liu Shishi.

Liu Shishi's eyes widened in surprise. What did that mean?
You two are going on a date, and you're bringing me along?
I'd have to be crazy to go!

"Sorry, I'm not free."

After leaving a message, Liu Shishi departed first.

The Florence Art Museum, Elisabeth Butte, right?

I'm going to go see it now!

In Florence, Liu Shishi has almost no role.

However, as the second female lead, since the production had already started, she had to come, even if it was just to experience the atmosphere of the production.

This is not some domestic youth film.

This is a crime drama film directed by Lu Zhiyuan!

She might just find herself nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars again next year. She has to do her best on set!
If my performance is bad, my kissing scene will definitely be cut!
Even a kiss would be enough.

Try it.

……

Dilraba watched Liu Shishi leave with a deep gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips.

Go see it quickly!

After seeing that statue, you'll know that I am his destined one!
You'll be furious when that happens.

"Boss lady, why did Shishi leave?"

At this moment, Wang Baoqiang brought over two drinks.

One of the cups was originally meant for Liu Shishi, but she happened to be leaving. "She went to the art museum."

Reba took one of the drinks from Wang Baoqiang's hand and happily took a sip.

The next second, her expression changed slightly. She shoved the drink back into Wang Baoqiang's hand and said in an unfriendly tone, "You're drinking mango juice here? Deduct money from your paycheck!"

They'll deduct money for drinking mango juice?

This was the first time Wang Baoqiang had encountered such a situation, and he couldn't help but feel a little wronged.

Even though I'm an honest person, I can't let people bully me like this, can I?
"Baoqiang, you're such a man to drink mango juice in front of Dilraba! I admire you the most in the whole crew!"

"I can foresee that your character will die a particularly gruesome death!"

Among the crew members was a fellow villager of Wang Baoqiang, who couldn't help but laugh when he saw this scene.

He had never seen anyone so eager to die!

"Why can't I drink mango juice? I love mango juice. I heard that Brother Yuan also likes mango juice."

Wang Baoqiang really knew nothing.

He just thought, why are there so many rules in this lousy film crew? More rules than the Shaolin Temple!
"Specifically, those who know, know. If you don't, I can't tell you. In short, just drink grape juice!"

Wang Baoqiang's fellow villager offered a few words of advice.

Wang Baoqiang's eyes were somewhat blank, revealing a simple yet stubborn expression: "But I don't like drinking grape juice. It's too sweet. I'm afraid of getting diabetes."

You're a real talent!

Why are you speaking so loudly?

I don't know if you did it on purpose!
You wouldn't happen to be an undercover agent sent by Miss Jing Tian, ​​would you?

"Baoqiang, as a fellow villager, I'll just say one thing to you: even Brother Yuan has switched to drinking grape juice. Think about it yourself."

Upon hearing this, Wang Baoqiang instantly understood what was happening.

……

In the first scene, the first shot, Lu Zhiyuan warmed up and performed quite well.

"Honey, your acting is amazing. I fell in love with you the moment I saw your back from afar!"

Half of what Dilraba said was sincere.

Because when Lu Zhiyuan walked through the alleyway carrying his easel in the sunset, the image of his back to the camera was truly heartbreaking.

"How can it be so exaggerated?"

Although Lu Zhiyuan felt that his acting skills were not that good, who doesn't like to hear others praise and acknowledge them?
"it is true!"

Dilraba nodded repeatedly with a sincere expression.

Lu Zhiyuan smiled and pinched Dilraba's chin: "When you're not playing Alita, your acting is so fake."

……

Next game.

They entered the studio that Li Wen and Ruan Wen shared.

In the original film, Li Wen painted a painting called "The Four Seasons," which combined the styles of four major painters from the 50s.

In the movie, when Chow Yun-fat said this part, it was a very cool portrayal of the character Li Wen.

This painting is also a key prop in the entire film.

However, Lu Zhiyuan only wanted to say one thing: that painting was really not good, and it's no wonder it didn't sell.

It would be strange if they could even sell!
Perhaps because of the props, the painting in the movie looked cheap and worthless.

At this moment, Lu Zhiyuan chose to take action personally.

The effect is completely different!

……

"Oh my god!"

"This painting is so beautiful!"

"If I don't reveal the author's identity and just take it to an art museum, they should accept it and use it for an exhibition, right?"

Lu Zhiyuan completely won over the entire crew in just two hours!
He used Hudson River School techniques, incorporating the skills of the four leading figures of the Hudson River School: Thomas Cole, Brown Durand, Albert Bielsstadt, and Frederick Church, to create this painting, "Sunrise in the Clouds."

For two hours, the camera focused on him, capturing close-ups and extreme close-ups!
The photographer was almost tireless, shooting his back, his brushstrokes, his fingers, and his facial micro-expressions all at the same time.

They even gave him a close-up of his eyes.

When Lu Zhiyuan was painting, his eyes were truly filled with light, as dazzling as flames.

That effortless confidence, that steady handwriting like a printer.

Is this acting?

Not at all!

He was just showing off his skills from beginning to end!
Not to mention, the painting "Sunrise in the Clouds" is absolutely stunning!
Does such scenery really exist in reality?

"Compared to this painting, the romance and splendor in the Lord of the Rings movies seem nothing special."

"I've realized now that we're not making a movie, this is definitely a documentary!"

There is absolutely no actor in this world who can reach the level of Lu Zhiyuan in terms of artistic skill in painting!

This movie, unless it's really bad, is sure to win countless awards!

Life of Pi is nothing!

Check out our movie... Art students finding new jobs!
Even painters who reach this level are unemployed... Just imagine how competitive this industry is?
This movie could very well be titled "A Guide to discouraging art students from giving up"!
……

"Brother Yuan, if I could have you as the male lead in this movie, I would have no regrets in my life!"

Even if Chow Yun-fat were to star in this movie, he could never achieve this effect!
What's fake is fake.

But if we could bring real things into the movie...

For example, they could publicize it by saying that Lu Zhiyuan actually painted a picture in the movie, which combined the styles of four masters of the Hudson River School.

This gimmick alone could probably attract an additional 1000 million viewers to the cinema!
Moreover, Zhuang Wenqiang could probably understand why Lu Zhiyuan didn't use the print style of the counterfeit banknote limited edition, but instead chose the Hudson River School of painting.

The printmaking style does indeed better suit the film's theme.

However, sometimes, movies cannot only pursue art; they also need to compromise with the audience.

Clearly, Lu Zhiyuan wanted to attract some North American audiences.

North American audiences are notorious worldwide for being uncultured, only interested in popcorn movies or scatological films.

But if you take away the Hudson River School of painting and instead use a style like that of The Lord of the Rings, they might still be a little interested.

"But, Brother Yuan, it's hard for me to explain to the audience why these imitations aren't selling."

Zhuang Wenqiang was somewhat troubled.

I'm troubled because Lu Zhiyuan's paintings are too good.

Even if it's a copy, people would definitely fight tooth and nail for it.

Regardless of others, Zhuang Wenqiang really liked it, and even if it was a fake painting, he would want to buy it immediately.

It’s so beautiful!

Forget about art or not, forget about whether it's a forgery or not... Everyone has eyes. If you show this painting to 100 people, 97 of them will say it's beautiful, and the other three will keep exclaiming "Holy crap!"
This is not the kind of abstract art like Picasso's.

It's visibly beautiful!
It's the kind of romantic and magnificent beauty that no photograph can capture.

"This is naturally because Li Wen also felt that his paintings were very good, but the truth is that they couldn't be sold... An extremely confident person, when constantly hit with setbacks, will eventually have his mentality collapse!"

Lu Zhiyuan provided Zhuang Wenqiang with an explanation of the character's inner thoughts.

This is what he actually experienced.

He spends several days working hard to paint a picture, and then someone asks him, "Would you sell it for 500 yuan?"

Depend on!
500 yuan!
Sending beggars away!

“Brother Yuan, what you said makes some sense.”

"Li Wen felt that he was so talented that he should be famous all over the world, but he was always frustrated and unsuccessful, so he took a desperate gamble and embarked on the criminal path of a counterfeit money group."

As long as Lu Zhiyuan doesn't change the main storyline, Zhuang Wenqiang can wholeheartedly agree to any additions or subtractions in the details.

Who told him to draw so well!

I really want to take this painting home right after filming the movie.

It could definitely be passed down as a family heirloom!

However, Zhuang Wenqiang was disappointed.

Lu Zhiyuan had just finished painting when Reba went up to take it away.

"Brother Qiang, what are you doing? Take your hand away. This is our house."

Dilraba is so stingy.

If you take away a painting as soon as it's finished, what's the point of making a movie?
Zhuang Wenqiang said somewhat helplessly, "Dilraba, the movie isn't finished filming yet. This is an important prop. Can you take it after filming is complete?"

Seeing that Reba still wouldn't let go, Zhuang Wenqiang pointed to Lu Zhiyuan beside him: "Everyone's here. If you like, just have him spend another two hours painting one, wouldn't that be fine?"

Right!

Hearing this, Dilraba smiled and let go of his hand.

……

Scene 2, shot 3.

Zhuang Wenqiang didn't need to remind Gao Yuanyuan to act out that look of admiration and regret.

At this moment, Gao Yuanyuan looked at Lu Zhiyuan, completely displaying her true self.

Her eyes were filled with deep tenderness and trust in Lu Zhiyuan...

"Ah Wen, don't rush, take it one step at a time, I believe you will succeed."

Gao Yuanyuan's eyes were full of sincerity, without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

Given Lu Zhiyuan's performance just now, how could he possibly fail as a painter?

Gao Yuanyuan believed it from beginning to end!

If only Lu Zhiyuan didn't become a director, how wonderful that would be?

He would become a destitute artist... and then, you would bump into him on the street and be deeply captivated by him.

I'll use my net worth of over 100 million to crush him and then take care of him!

In the TV series "Let's Get Married", Gao Yuanyuan specifically asked the screenwriter to add a painter character who was poor and lived in a friend's house, and then came to deceive her feelings.

She knew the other person was a fraud, but she still believed in his love without hesitation because he was a person with dreams.

The director and screenwriter felt the plot was too illogical and the female lead, Yang Tao, was too foolish.

But only Gao Yuanyuan knew that she was truly willing!
"I haven't congratulated you yet, but you're about to have your first solo exhibition."

Lu Zhiyuan turned his head, looked at Gao Yuanyuan, and gave a bitter smile.

However, he only looked at Gao Yuanyuan for a second before looking away... because he began to lack confidence and was filled with inferiority.

"Crack!"

Lu Zhiyuan's acting was excellent, but at this moment, Lu Zhiyuan suddenly felt something was wrong and immediately called for a stop.

He turned to the lighting technician and said with great dissatisfaction, "Where's the light? Where is the light? The light needs to follow my profile, be precise, don't just throw it randomly. And pay attention to the reflector, make sure it's always shining on Gao Yuanyuan's face, don't let it shake."

"Brother Yuan, I'm sorry, it was my mistake."

The lighting technician quickly apologized.

He was so engrossed in watching it that he found it quite enjoyable.

This isn't a movie shoot; it's a completely real-life reenactment. Watching it from such a close distance creates an incredibly immersive experience.

He could even sense the subtle changes in Lu Zhiyuan's emotions.

"do it again."

Lu Zhiyuan retreated to Gao Yuanyuan's side and started over again.

This time, after he finished his lines, he slowly left.

Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but take a step forward, wanting to pull him, but she only stretched out half a hand, and before her hand was even raised in the air, Lu Zhiyuan had already disappeared into the darkness.

A Caravaggio-esque "cellar-like light" landed precisely on Gao Yuanyuan's fingers.

The light fell on Lu Zhiyuan's silhouette from the other side.

Between them, dust drifted erratically, as if the fates of the two were beginning to diverge as they drifted along with the current.

"Pretty!"

"The lighting effects and the atmosphere are absolutely amazing!"

Zhuang Wenqiang swears to God that he has never made such an elegant film; it is truly full of artistic flair from beginning to end.

Even more elegant than Wong Kar-wai!

Before filming, Lu Zhiyuan personally directed the art direction and props to handle all the set design.

No wonder he won an Oscar for Best Production Design... truly amazing!
Compared to Lu Zhiyuan, the directors on Hong Kong Island were definitely amateurs, and their technical skills were extremely poor.

At that moment, Zhuang Wenqiang understood perfectly well that he probably couldn't go back.

I'll have to be Lu Zhiyuan's slave for the rest of my life.

If you leave this kind of film crew, where can you find this feeling of creating art on your own?

……

Today was the first day of filming, and it went exceptionally smoothly.

"Honey, you're an Oscar winner! Even if Al Pacino played your role, he wouldn't be as good."

When Lu Zhiyuan was directing, Dilraba felt that he had a special kind of control, like a marshal commanding thousands of troops.

Everyone was very confident as long as Lu Zhiyuan was present.

Who knew Lu Zhiyuan was such a great actor?
“You’re exaggerating. In fact, my acting skills aren’t that good. This role just suits me very well.”

Lu Zhiyuan felt that he was just playing himself in a plain and unremarkable way, so how could that be considered good acting?

However, once most actors develop a path dependency, they are basically just playing themselves.

"I don't care. Honey, you're perfect in my heart. There's just one thing that's not good: you're too attractive to women!"

What should you do in this situation?

Reba came up with a plan: she would drain Lu Zhiyuan dry at night so that he would be in a state of post-coital bliss during the day, finding everyone boring!
……

The film crew packed up their things and prepared to leave work.

Gao Yuanyuan, however, was reluctant to leave and stood in front of the painting, gazing at it silently with eyes full of adoration.

"Mr. Gao, aren't you hungry after a long day of work?"

The film crew booked a hotel nearby, where everyone could eat buffet meals after get off work each day.

As for the meal boxes for the film crew... unless the filming is in the middle of nowhere, Lu Zhiyuan never shortchanges anyone.

The main reason is that he never shortchanges himself in this regard.

After Xin Yukun finished checking all the props, he was about to lock the door when he noticed that Gao Yuanyuan was still there, so he couldn't help but come over and ask her a question.

"Brother Kun, help me think of a way. I'm willing to be a mistress for life! I've really fallen in love with him."

Gao Yuanyuan had never known why she liked Lu Zhiyuan before.

But today, she found out!
It begins with good looks, is captivated by talent, and remains loyal to character!
Lu Zhiyuan completely outshone all the men she had ever known before. His only flaw was that he always had a girlfriend.

"Don't tell me you're in love with him. I'm in love with him!"

Xin Yukun had no idea that Lu Zhiyuan was so charming when he was an actor.
He brought the character to life.

He exuded a melancholic and world-weary air, a kind of unfulfilled talent and unhappy spirit. Both men and women felt particularly sorry for him.

This kind of temperament is absolutely amazing.

Xin Yukun firmly believes that everyone will adore Lu Zhiyuan once they see his performance on screen.

In Zhuang Wenqiang's original conception, this character was supposed to be a cowardly and unsuccessful painter.

However, Lu Zhiyuan did not follow Zhuang Wenqiang's original plan at all, but instead had his own completely new understanding.

A talented but unappreciated painter who is determined to defy fate!
Xin Yukun felt that this might make it more three-dimensional.

The main reason is that Lu Zhiyuan's performance was excellent, bringing the character to life and making him seem like he was taking the audience into a completely new world.

A painter's world!

……

Xin Yukun and Gao Yuanyuan stood together, silently admiring the painting "Sunrise in the Clouds," constantly marveling at it.

"This painting is so beautiful!"

"I need to think of a way to get him to send it to me."

For many years, Xin Yukun had been a good friend of Lu Zhiyuan, but he still couldn't understand why Lu Zhiyuan liked painting so much.
Having earned nearly 10 billion yuan, why does Lu Zhiyuan still love painting so much?

Now, Xin Yukun understands a little.

If I can paint such beautiful pictures myself, why would I need to go to nightclubs and spend money to hire young models?
I bet all those beautiful female celebrities in the entertainment industry would be green with envy if they saw me, right?

These female celebrities are beautiful and rich, but they lack talent. Artistic talents are extremely attractive to them!

Even Liu Yifei probably couldn't resist!
(End of this chapter)