Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

A short while later, the assistant director sent over a video. It was the last scene between Liu Haochun, who played the little black dragon, and Jiang Yang, who played Qiushan Jun, in "Fighter of the Destiny," which they filmed today.

The video had no filters and the footage was a bit shaky, but it made the atmosphere on set seem exceptionally real.

The filming location was a makeshift altar for the demon race.

The ground was a large area paved with dark blue-green stone slabs.

The central runic stone pillar was entwined with withered vines, and the wind blew in through the gaps in the set, making the vines rustle, while the hum of a blower could be heard in the background.

In the scene, Hao Chun, who plays the little black dragon, is chained to a stone pillar, and his wrists are made up to look red from being worn.

The corners of her eyes were also red, but it wasn't makeup; it was real.

His eyes held the arrogance and resentment unique to the demon race, which were required for the role.

She looked up at Jiang Yang, her voice hoarse and crisp: "I have guarded this altar for three hundred years, not to be a pawn for your human race. Qiushan Jun, you keep saying it's for the sake of the world, but in this world, has our demon race ever had a place?"

Jiang Yang, dressed in white, held his sword tip against the ground, his eyes filled with pity and helplessness: "Black Dragon, once this matter is settled, I will surely petition the Empress to restore peace to the demon race. But today, you must help me guard this altar, or Chen Changsheng's life will be in danger."

Liu Haochun smiled.

There was sarcasm in the laughter.

At the same time, there were concerns: "Chen Changsheng? He's just a stranger. But if I help you, who will protect my demon clan?"

She struggled as she spoke.

The iron chain struck the stone pillar, producing a sound like foam hitting the stone pillar.

It's impossible to actually tie Liu Haochun to chains; that's just a prop.

Later, the sound of iron striking a stone pillar will be added.

Liu Haochun's fingertips dug into the stone slab, turning them white, giving the audience the feeling that she was bound by iron chains.

Jiang Yang took a step forward, his voice soft but carrying an undeniable firmness:
"I will protect your people."

The last two words were spoken.

Hao Chun's arrogance shattered instantly, his eyes reddening as he forced back his tears. His eyelashes trembled, and after a long while, he turned his head away and said in a muffled voice:
“If you break your promise, I will tear down this human altar and destroy your capital.”

The camera shook.

The final image focuses on Liu Haochun's drooping hand and Jiang Yang's tightly gripped sword.

The video shows the movements of the extras around you.

The extras playing the demon race gripped their weapons tightly, their lips pressed together in sync with Hao Chun's lines, and some even secretly teared up.

The human guard forgot the instructions to move, but fortunately it was no big deal, as he was out of frame and it didn't affect anything.

A young extra opened his mouth subconsciously when Jiang Yang finished his lines, and only hurriedly looked away and returned to his original position when the assistant director yelled "cut" off-camera.

In the last few seconds of the video, you can hear the assistant director lowering his voice and reading to the person next to him:
"Are the new actors these days really that good? Hao Chun got in through Jiang Yang's connections and basically knew nothing. Now he's practiced his lines so well that he can do voice acting. He can perfectly capture the emotions. Tsk tsk, he's really born for this."

Gulnazar watched the video several times.

Finally, the gaze lingered on the image of Hao Chun, whose eyes were red and who was holding back tears.

That arrogant yet aggrieved air wasn't acted out; it came from the very core of his being.

She is so much more vibrant than when she first debuted.

She recalled what Yang Chaoyue had told her before: "None of the soldiers under my brother Yang are bad, except for me."

When Gulnazar saw the end, she felt a pang of jealousy, as if a needle had gently pricked her heart.

Thinking back to when I first started out, I was also filming fantasy dramas.

She also plays characters with a stubborn streak.

Back then, all I could do was recite my lines stiffly, my emotions all over my face.

She was scolded by the director and hid in the dressing room crying.

After crying, we continued filming.

I didn't even get a decent compliment.

If I had had Hao Chun's talent back then, would all that overwhelming cyberbullying have been avoided?
Is it possible that she doesn't need to endure so many years and can directly establish herself in this industry?

But the jealousy surged for only a short while before being overwhelmed by an even deeper envy.

Ultimately, people cannot be compared.

She now enjoys a high position and fame that others envy, all of which she earned little by little through time and hardship.

But Hao Chun is different.

She holds the most precious talent, like a sharpened sword. Even though it's not yet unsheathed, it will shine brightly if given the chance.

No one can predict what the future holds. Perhaps her fame will be gradually overshadowed by newcomers.

Perhaps Hao Chun can truly reach a height that she can only dream of, thanks to this talent.

Accepting reality has always been the survival rule in this industry.

All she could do was put aside her worthless pride and get closer to Liu Haochun.

Even if this initiative is mixed with some practical considerations.

Even if others find out, they will say she is opportunistic.

People say she's lowering her standards, but what can they do about it?

When she was all alone and helpless, no one cared about her pride.

If she takes the initiative now, she can at least seize a chance.

If Hao Chun really grows up, maybe one day he can lend her a hand.

She felt the same way about Jiang Yang.

These thoughts washed over my mind like a tide, gradually dispelling my hesitation, the shame of being accused of currying favor with newcomers, and my stubborn insistence on maintaining the airs of a senior.

She exited the video.

Take a deep breath.

I opened the chat window with Liu Haochun and deleted the previously edited, polite yet superficial blessing.

I pressed the video call button.

……

On the set of "Fighter of the Destiny".

Zhong Shujia watched the playback several times to make sure the scenes he had just filmed were fine. He then called the assistant director over and gave him a few instructions.

The rest of today's scenes will be directed by the assistant director.

We should give our subordinates a chance, just like someone gave him a chance back then.

After exchanging a few more words with the assistant director and the on-site producer, Zhong Shujia left the main shooting area, took out her phone, and saw Jiang Yang walking towards her in Qiushan Jun's costume: "Director, where are you going? We agreed, don't stand me up."

"Don't you trust me? I've already explained everything to Wang Yu regarding the rest of the scenes."

While speaking.

I glanced back at Wang Yu, the executive director, who was sitting in front of the monitor.

He was in his early thirties, with an ordinary appearance and squinty eyes.

Her eyes are small, but her gaze is exceptionally sharp.

He's a very well-behaved young man.

He was part of his team when he went to Hong Kong to develop his career years ago, and this time they brought him back from Hong Kong to the mainland.

His directing skills are already top-notch.

All that's missing is a presentable work.

If "Fighter of the Destiny" becomes a hit, Wang Yu will most likely go solo as a director and make some low-budget films.

understand.

Who hasn't gone through this?
He started out as Jet Li's stunt double, worked his way up to executive director, and is now in his current position.

Wang Yu clipped the walkie-talkie to his waist, noticed his gaze, and immediately stood up, replying, "Director, I'll definitely do a great job!"

"Okay, you go ahead and do your thing."

Zhong Shujia didn't chat with Wang Yu for long, and said to Jiang Yang, "You and Haochun go first, I'll be there in a bit, I'm going to make a call."

Jiang Yang refused to leave.

Zhong Shujia immediately understood Jiang Yang's intention and cursed, "You're really stingy. It's Hao Chun's birthday, and you want the crew to reimburse you for singing karaoke? Fine, fine, go on, go on."

"No, director, that's not what I meant."

"So what do you mean by that?"

"Oh, I'm so sorry."

"Get lost, get lost, leave me alone..."

Zhong Shujia jokingly scolded Jiang Yang a few times, then suddenly got down to business: "Hey, by the way, Jiang Yang, will you really be able to sing the theme song you composed for 'Fighter of the Destiny' later?" (End of Chapter)