Director of Photography Department of Huayu

Chapter 457 A Gentle Touch of Dandelion (One chapter off; I got carried away writing the 1939 story and forgot the time)

The script for "1939" is complete.

New problems followed.

Messengers typically need to quickly traverse battlefields or vast military camps to deliver orders.

It requires good physical strength, the ability to run quickly when needed, and the ability to adapt to long-distance running, especially in unfavorable terrain and environments.

However, a rapid response is also required to deal with complex and dangerous situations.
Therefore, messengers are usually quite young, under twenty, with many being 17 or 18-year-old lads.
Who can finish this script?

Wu Chen pondered for a moment, but couldn't make up his mind.

Meanwhile, news broke that the Inception film crew had moved to Meknes, Morocco.
In the latest stills from the production team, Liu Yifei is still full of energy, making a playful peace sign. Nolan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Joseph are all smiling brightly next to her, but the female lead, Marion Cotillard, is nowhere to be seen.

This is something that many actresses in China find puzzling.

"Seriously? Who's the female lead and who's the second female lead? Why is Liu Yifei still filming?"

"Something's not right. Liu Yifei has been filming for over a month, so when did the second female lead get so many scenes?"

"That's not scientifically sound."

Many actresses are quite envious.

Where's the promised second female lead? Why did it take so long for Liu Yifei to film in "Inception"?
When Yang Mi saw these messages, although she was still envious, she was much more at peace with herself than before.

After the broadcast of "Chinese Paladin 3", she finally became famous and no longer needed to look at Liu Yifei with envy.

Although her sudden rise to fame was largely due to the fan base of "Chinese Paladin 1", it is undeniable that she was the female lead of "Chinese Paladin 3" and the one who benefited the most.
Zeng Jia looked at Yang Mi and said softly with a smile, "Mimi, Cai Yinong from Tangren has contacted me again."

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi slightly raised her eyes, her gaze carrying a hint of disdain: "Ignore her. Didn't you say that Mei Ya Entertainment was also interested?"

Having more say naturally leads to wanting to go to a better company; who wants to go to a company that only has influence in the TV drama field?

Upon hearing this, Zeng Jia smiled.

She knew that Yang Mi was on the same path as her.

Just then, the phone rang, and the screen displayed the three words "Liu Shisi".

Zeng Jia looked at the person who had arrived on Yang Mi's phone screen and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

Yang Mi's expression was slightly complicated, but she quickly became resolute.

Her sisters are there to be used; no one can stop her from moving forward.
It was the hottest time of the afternoon in Meknes, Morocco.

The sunlight poured down like burning flames. Outside the temporary sunshade set up by the film crew, the air was steaming with heat, and the brownish-yellow rammed earth city wall in the distance shone with a scorching glow.

This location is primarily for a Middle Eastern-style dreamlike setting, and Liu Yifei will need to participate in some outdoor action scenes.
Liu Yifei was sitting under the shed, carefully reading the script, with fine beads of sweat on her forehead.

Liu Xiaoli stood by her daughter's side, a proud look on her face as she watched her increasingly mature daughter.

Nolan's voice suddenly came from inside the room: "Crystal, your shot is too early, get ready."

Liu Yifei paused for a moment. The script clearly indicated that there were still two shots before it was her turn, but she quickly stood up and replied with a smile:

"Okay, Director!"

The sun in Meknes showed no mercy, and the air was scorching hot. Liu Yifei finished filming several shots before the crew announced that her scenes for the day were finished.

Liu Xiaoli handed her water and gently wiped the sweat from her forehead, muttering, "Why did it end so early today? Should we go back to the hotel first?"

"No, I want to see how others take pictures."

Liu Yifei tilted her head, took a sip of water, and smiled.

Just then, a black Mercedes-Benz van from the film crew came to a smooth stop on the side of the road.

Nobody cared because there were many crew members coming and going from the set.

The car door opened, and Wu Chen, wearing a light-colored casual T-shirt, slowly stepped out of the car and glanced around the film set.

The tan rammed earth city walls, reflecting the azure sky, are adorned with intricate mosaic patterns that shimmer and glow under the bright sun, creating a scene reminiscent of a richly exotic painting. It must be said, Nolan's location scouting is impeccable.

In a corner of the film set, Liu Yifei propped her head up with her hand, her eyes fixed intently on the set.

Her light-colored long hair, in the dim light, seemed to borrow the fading sunset, draped over her shoulders like a wisp of cloud.

Just as Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and others finished their scenes, the staff, amidst their busy work, spotted Wu Chen.

Just then, a staff member turned around, saw Wu Chen, and called out softly with a smile, "Crystal."

Liu Yifei froze for a moment, then looked in the direction the person who had spoken was looking.

A familiar figure came into view, and instantly, the movement of the eyes and brows was like shattered glass in water. Originally looking cold and aloof, it was now gently touched, and in an instant, it rippled with shimmering light.

"Wow, what brings you here!" Liu Yifei excitedly rushed into Wu Chen's arms.

"Hahaha"

Upon seeing this, the staff members nearby chuckled softly.

Liu Yifei's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't loosen her grip on him. Her gaze as she looked up at Wu Chen was like the shimmering light of a startled fawn:

"Why did you come without telling me?"

"I have a surprise for you." Wu Chen smiled. "I should have come sooner."

"why?"

"You're in Morocco, and I still have a two-hour layover in Paris, so I'll be seeing you two hours later."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei's eyes curved into crescent moons, and her voice, like a dream, carried a touch of coquettishness: "Hehe, I now think that hugging is the third most romantic thing in the world."

"And what about second and first place?" Wu Chen asked with great interest.

"I want to meet you!"

Liu Yifei blurted out, her voice soft and sweet. After a pause, she tilted her head back and said, "The first is to see you and hug you. Am I being too greedy?"

She had that feeling the moment she saw Wu Chen.

Just being able to meet, even if we just stand there in silence, is wonderful.
Wu Chen felt as if his heart was filled with cotton candy, soft and sweet.

The tender thoughts that had been swirling in my mind were like dandelions, gently stirred by Liu Yifei's words, scattering everywhere in my heart.
Wu Chen only stayed on set for a short while. After exchanging brief greetings with everyone, he strolled along the edge of Plaza de Meknes with Liu Yifei.

Outside the city, the endless olive groves and rolling desert hills, along with the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas Mountains in the distance, shimmered with a mesmerizing golden light in the afterglow of the setting sun, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

Liu Yifei was very happy, holding Wu Chen's hand and swaying it back and forth. Then she suddenly remembered something and slapped her head:

"No wonder Nolan moved up my screen time."

"Ha, your reaction time is way too long."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei smiled.

Having a longer reaction time isn't necessarily a bad thing; that's what makes the surprise so unexpected.
As the sun slowly set, the two sat side by side on the steps, gazing at the city skyline of Meknes, painted orange and gold by the afterglow, with a gentle and pleasant evening breeze.

Liu Yifei looked at Wu Chen and asked with a smile, "The script for '1939' is finished? Time to cast the actors?"

"Yeah, it's just not easy to choose."

"Hehe, it's okay, take your time. Nobody's rushing you. There are two kinds of pressure: from the inside out and from the outside in. But you can combine both, and then punch it all away."

As Liu Yifei spoke, she suddenly gave a light punch forward, her face beaming with smiles.

Wu Chen chuckled, "You've been making too many martial arts dramas, haven't you?"

Liu Yifei gave a soft hum and smiled, her eyes crinkling.

At this moment, the sunset cast a gentle and beautiful glow upon their figures.
(End of this chapter)