Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 271 Simply Uncontrollable

At Zhenbeibao Film City, the sun had not yet set, and the ancient city walls shone with a soft earthy yellow hue in the golden light.

The camera in front of the city gate is having its trajectory adjusted, and the light stand is hanging high.
This is the third day since the film crew moved locations.

Although the desert scenes were hard-won, they were filmed quickly and efficiently, and have been successfully completed.

Several important supporting actors, including Shu Chang and Zhao Wenzhuo, were present to prepare for their roles in the upcoming scenes.

Besides sitting in the back watching the overall filming process, Wu Chen has also been using his relatively free time in the evenings to start writing the script for "The Martian".

Meanwhile, thanks to Zhong Lifang's efforts, Xiaoma Benteng finally acquired the rights to "Lurking" and is currently communicating with Wu Chen about the preparation of the TV series.

"By the way, Mr. Zhong, could you ask Wan Kuan Special Effects for me? I'll take those two burdens of his for 500 million, including the equipment," Wu Chen said after finishing the discussion about the TV series.

These days, he has reached an agreement with Xiantao Digital, purchasing 95% of Xiantao's shares for 5000 million yuan. The Beijing headquarters wants to develop rapidly in a short period of time, and various infrastructure such as equipment is indispensable.

"Painted Skin" has entered the filming stage, and it is necessary to finalize the relevant matters with the special effects company as soon as possible. In this way, Xiantao Digital can achieve self-sufficiency this year with the special effects business of "Painted Skin".

Once "Painted Skin" is released next year, as long as the film's quality is up to par, this will be the first victory for Citron Digital after its merger with StarChip.

With the rise of domestic blockbusters, the company will gradually get back on track and no longer rely solely on orders from Starry Night Pictures to maintain operations.

"Director Wu, your price isn't low, but there shouldn't be any problem."

Zhong Lifang nodded. This price was quite fair, and unless there were special circumstances, Wan Kuan was unlikely to refuse.

While the crew was filming in full swing at Zhenbeibao, Liu Yifei also came to visit the set, and the crew became more and more lively as more and more people joined.

"Hey, Director Wu and Yifei were just here a moment ago, how come they went over there?"

After Zhou Xun and Huang Xiaoming finished filming a scene, they looked into the distance and saw Wu Chen and Liu Yifei walking side by side along the ancient city wall, slowly making their way towards the most famous "Qingcheng Scenic Area" of Zhenbeibao—the filming location of "A Chinese Odyssey".

"Why should you interfere when two people are dating?" Huang Xiaoming joked with a smile, which made the people around him chuckle.

However, Yuan Quan did not laugh at this moment; a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.

Zhou Xun keenly noticed this and thought of the hot news that broke some time ago: Gao Yuanyuan spent the night at Xia Yu's house, and then patted Huang Xiaoming.

The latter quickly realized he had mentioned a sensitive word and hurriedly changed the subject.

When Wu Chen and Liu Yifei returned after taking photos, the crew had already started filming Zhou Xun's solo scenes.

The camera is focused on the eaves of a dilapidated old house. Zhou Xun, dressed in tattered hemp clothes, sits sideways in front of the ruins, her gaze seemingly both near and far, as if she is reciting something.

Fox spirits are inherently alluring, and Zhou Xun, without relying on heavy makeup, manages to portray that allure to the core, evoking a unique and eerie feeling in her eyes and brows.

The only regret is the two short legs that are exposed, but due to the camera angle, the short legs appear to be long legs in the lens.

Xiang Zhuo watched intently from a distance, unaware that Wu Chen and Liu Yifei were standing beside him.

"What, is she really that good-looking? I'm staring at her so intently." Wu Chen teased softly, causing Liu Yifei to cover her mouth and giggle. "Brother Chen, you know what, Zhou Xun actually looks quite good like this." Xiang Zhuo stroked his chin with his right hand, still staring intently, but his words startled Wu Chen and Liu Yifei.

"You got lustful at first sight? She's much older than you, she probably wouldn't even look at you," Wu Chen teased instinctively, but his tone also carried a hint of warning.

"Hmph, Brother Chen, you're being too superficial!" Xiang Zhuo scoffed. "She's not old, she's just lived a few more years than me!"

Wu Chen was shocked, and even Liu Yifei couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

"Oh dear, you two really are a perfect match. I'm just expressing my personal opinion, and besides, she has a boyfriend, right?" Xiang Zhuo immediately complained upon seeing this, then, as if remembering something, looked expectantly at Liu Yifei:

"Sister-in-law, when can you introduce me to some of the students from the performing arts department? Apart from Brother Chen, the three of us are still single!"

"Pfft!" This sudden turn of events made Liu Yifei laugh so hard she bent over. She glanced at the dark-skinned Xiang Zhuo, then pretended to ponder, "Song Ri and Tian Shu are fine, but Xiang Zhuo, why don't you try to become a little fairer first?"

Xiang Zhuo stared at her arm with a resentful expression, and the thought that her face was the same color as her arm filled her with despair.

Nighttime, inside the hotel.

Liu Yifei changed into a loose white T-shirt and lay on the edge of the bed, still reminiscing about the fun she had on set that afternoon, laughing so hard she almost fell over.

"Oh dear, junior brother, does Xiang Zhuo have a thing for legs? The afternoon's filming was perfectly normal, yet he seemed to be enjoying it immensely."

At this point, Liu Yifei couldn't help but look at Wu Chen, because she remembered that Wu Chen seemed to like legs as well, and at this moment his hands were restlessly rubbing her legs.

"Are you also a leg fetishist?" Liu Yifei asked, blushing slightly.

“Nonsense, impossible.” Wu Chen said without hesitation.

"Hmph, still denying it? I've found out so many times." Liu Yifei pouted, leaning on Wu Chen's shoulder, her voice soft and gentle, with a hint of seduction, "Don't worry, I won't laugh at you if you tell me."

Wu Chen sighed, a hint of mockery in his voice, and said slowly:
"Actually, I used to think I was a looks-obsessed person, but then I realized I'm also a legs-obsessed person. Then I realized I'm quite picky about body types, and then I discovered I'm also a breast-obsessed and butt-obsessed person. It seems like I'm a bit of a fan of all those things."

He paused, turned his head, and said in a low, deep voice, "Until one day I finally understood that I was just lustful, simply uncontrollable."

"Wu! Chen!"

Liu Yifei's expression changed several times, and finally, with her little face puffed up in anger and her eyes turning fiercely cute, she bit down hard on Wu Chen's arm.

"I knew it! You're a lecherous pervert, aren't you? You finally admit it!"

However, as she continued biting, she realized something was wrong, because her posture looked too much like she was offering herself up, and a pair of large hands quietly and unruly slid down.

"Let me go, you big pervert! What...what are you doing!" Liu Yifei's voice suddenly became as soft as a mosquito's buzz, and her face flushed red.

"What do you think? Didn't you already define me?" Wu Chen chuckled.

After a burst of laughter and chatter, the room fell silent. Outside the window, the Ningxia night was as deep as ink, and the occasional chirping of insects outside the city walls sounded like a slow, rhythmic breath.
(End of this chapter)