Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

After filming the last night scene, they wrapped up work. Zhong Shujia glanced at the time and realized it was just past midnight.

Two cranes lifted the space lights more than 20 meters high, making them shine like two bright moons, illuminating the scene.

The set up in the Warring States City is being demolished; another group is coming tomorrow.

On the steps, Gulnazar held a blood-stained longsword, her back bent and hunched.

The scene being filmed depicts Xu Yourong, after experiencing a fierce battle, comforting her followers on the battlefield and upholding her beliefs.

First, shoot a long shot. Then, the extras playing the attendants all have to come on stage.

Then comes the close-up.

Regular extras can rest, while those in the foreground should be included in the frame.

"Okay, that's a good take. Nazha, you've worked hard. Let's shoot one more close-up." Zhong Shujia shouted through a megaphone, "The foreground actors can rest now."

The head of the camera crew instructed his assistant to move the camera slide and set it up in front of Gulnazar.

The art department then brought over the lighting panel.

Because they needed to film Gulnazar speaking, the camera equipment had to be reassembled.

It's a bit troublesome, and it will take some time.

However, it can give the footage a sense of breath and prevent it from becoming dull and boring.

The actors sat sparsely on one side, taking off their helmets to reveal the crooked hoods underneath.

Some went to the rest area to get water and drank it down in big gulps.

Some people simply lay down on the ground and fell asleep immediately.

Some people were taking selfies with their phones, and the crew was keeping a close eye on them. If they spotted someone secretly holding up their phone and taking pictures in that direction, they would immediately scold and investigate.

"Jiang Yang, you're here today. Nazha's acting skills have really improved by leaps and bounds. The long shots and close-ups in that scene were all done in one take."

Zhong Shujia played back the footage they had just filmed: "There was light in her eyes. When she delivered her lines, she portrayed the emotions of being considerate of her subordinates and being gentle on the outside but firm on the inside. You really did a great job training her."

“It’s because Nazha figured it out herself that I taught her anything,” Jiang Yang said with a smile.

"By the way, didn't Nazha say she wanted you to teach her acting tomorrow? Why didn't you agree?"

“She doesn’t have any scenes tomorrow, so I’ll have to charge her for private lessons. She’s already spent all the money I paid for her acting classes, so why should I let her get away with it for free?”

"You and Nazha are such good friends, you privately teach her acting, and you even ask for benefits and money?"

"Isn't that just obvious?!"

When the topic of money came up, Jiang Yang put his phone away, realizing he had blurted out something, and said with a forced smile, "Sorry, Director, talking about money recently made me angry with one of the artists in my company, and he swore at me."

"it's okay no problem."

Zhong Shujia was delighted to hear this.

It's perfectly normal to swear on set.

In Hong Kong, there were even more offensive insults used before.

The different departments often argue and bicker, yet they also cooperate, and after work, they happily move their things back to the hotel.

Look up at the filming area.

It was discovered that the lighting panel had just been set up, and the makeup artist was reapplying tomato sauce, or blood, to Gulnazar's prop sword.

Gulnazar also applied chocolate powder to her face to create a dusty, dirty effect.

During the application process.

Gulnazar stuck out her tongue and licked the corner of her mouth. She was very hungry and licked the chocolate powder and ketchup from the corner of her mouth.

The makeup artist immediately glared, instinctively wanting to scold him.

Realizing that the person in front of her was the female lead, her tone softened: "Teacher Nazha, you can't eat this."

"Sorry, sorry, I'm a little hungry."

"I have some bread rolls here, but the prop blood and mud are really not edible anymore. They've been sitting for many days and are bad for your health."

After finishing her makeup, the makeup artist carefully picked up small pieces of bread and fed them into Gulnazar's mouth.

We can't let Nazha chew it in big bites.

I'm afraid it will disrupt the patterns on the already coagulated blood plasma.

"Hey, do you guys think my acting improved today?" Gulnazar suddenly asked everyone.

No one responded.

The photography assistant, who had just set up the wooden wedges on the steps and was tightening the screws at the bottom to connect the data cable, felt like Nazha was talking to herself.

I looked up in disbelief.

Noticing that Nazha was looking at him, he asked, "Teacher, do you think my acting skills have improved today?"

He looked around before confirming that Gulnazar was indeed asking him.

Naza actually called me "teacher".

I don't know when the title "teacher" started circulating on the set.

Anyone can be called a teacher.

It's a polite way of addressing someone: "Teacher Nazha, is that me? Are you asking me?"

"Yes."

"Yes! Your acting skills have improved significantly today."

"Really?" Gulnazar asked with a smile.

"real!"

After he finished speaking, he added, "What I mean is, your acting skills used to be very good."

Gulnazar then asked the busy makeup artist and the art teacher who was fiddling with the reflector.

The staff around her all asked the same question, and received the same answer: they all said her acting skills had improved.

I actually knew this would be the answer.

Even if you ask her own assistants, they'll say her acting skills are award-winning.

I asked the director before, and he said the same thing.

But it's no longer known whether it's the truth or a lie.

Even if she didn't act well, the people around her would still praise her. That's how it always was. But as soon as the show aired, people online said her acting was terrible.

Gulnazar used to be very happy when others praised her acting skills.

Now, when she hears these words, the smile on Gulnazar's face is all fake.

I want to hear the truth.

I chatted with the staff for a few polite words.

Gulina thought to herself, "I used to be most afraid of hearing people say that I acted badly, and everyone around me would comfort me. Now, I'm most afraid of not hearing the truth."

At least the criticism online is real, which is more reassuring than these polite compliments.

I think I've gotten used to being scolded.

There is one person by my side who tells me the truth.

Jiang Yang, that guy, when I was directing him on this scene just now, said my expression was as stiff as a zombie, and he wanted to slap me. He really deserves a beating.

The criticism, though genuine, now sounds more palatable than insincere praise.

This was unthinkable before.

Since meeting Jiang Yang, it seems that many of my thoughts are different from before.

A young assistant who was handing out cosmetics asked tentatively, "Ms. Nazha, you're done filming this scene, and the rest will be filmed by your stand-in. Um... we're not filming right now, can I take a picture with you?"

Gulnazar instinctively wanted to shake her head and refuse.

Firstly, because she was wearing makeup, it was inconvenient to take photos together, and if the photos were leaked, it would be considered a breach of contract on her part.

Secondly, once this precedent is set, everyone will want to take a photo with her.

It will interfere with my rest time.

The words that were about to come out were swallowed back by Gulnazar.

Recalling the scene from earlier that day, when Jiang Yang bent down to use a nail gun to fix up the lining of the extra's exposed lining, Gulnazar smiled gently and said, "Sure, we can do it now."

Hear the words.

The other staff members' eyes lit up.

"Really...really? I..."

"Of course it's fake, I'm just kidding. We can't take photos together now, I'm wearing makeup from the drama. If the photos get leaked, I'll be in big trouble. I'll take them with you after I take off my makeup in a bit," Gulnazar laughed.

The people around him also started laughing.

Many people asked Gulnazar for a photo, and she agreed to all of them.

The fatigue from filming night scenes was completely swept away.

They became more energetic.

"Nazha, it's already midnight. It will take you half an hour to remove your makeup. Once we take a group photo, everyone will crowd around, and it might take another half hour..." Gulnazar's assistant leaned in, covered her mouth, and whispered.

"It's alright. We've worked together for a while, and it's my destiny to meet you all."

"fate……"

Gulnazar's assistant was stunned.

Gulnazar has said something similar before.

But back then, the usual thing to say was: it was fate that they met me...

Now, it's the other way around.

This is really weird.

"Jiang Yang, come here for a second, Jiang Yang," Gu Lina suddenly called out.

Jiang Yang has finished his work for today, and normally he could leave.

It's uncertain whether he's still on set.

Not hearing Jiang Yang's response, she continued, "Where's Jiang Yang? Did you drink too much water and couldn't hold your pee? Did you go to the toilet? Are your kidneys not up to par, Jiang Yang?"

Hearing from the director's end, Jiang Yang responded: "Holy crap, Nazha, you're spreading rumors about me!"

The extras all turned to look at Jiang Yang.

A burst of laughter.

Upon noticing that Jiang Yang was still there, Gulnazar called out, "Come here, Jiang Yang, I have something to ask you."

"Not coming."

"If you don't come, I'll act like a diva and we won't film this scene."

"Okay, okay, here it comes, I'm really impressed."

Jiang Yang got up and went over.

Zhong Shujia laughed so hard that wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes.

When Jiang Yang came up to her, Gulnazar asked directly, "Jiang Yang, do you think my acting improved in that scene just now?"

This time, she wanted to hear the truth.

On the entire set, only Jiang Yang was willing to tell her the truth. (End of Chapter)