The only sun in Huayu

Chapter 156 The Film's Tone! A Calm Explosion! (24)

The area temporarily designated for filming at Qingdao Railway Station was bustling with activity.

Dozens of extras quickly filled the train carriage under the direction of the assistant director.

In an instant.

A bustling, crowded, yet vibrant scene of the Spring Festival travel rush unfolds before our eyes.

"The set design is quite good."

Shen Shandeng said to the art director beside him, "It's this feeling of having signs of use, but being clean and full of life."

The original Spring Festival travel rush was noisy, whether traveling by plane or train.

The carriages weren't intentionally worn out, but they were indeed quite dilapidated and rusty.

Shen Shandeng was very familiar with this taste.

Although it hasn't reached the point of "pursuing awards overseas," it's still from an outsider's perspective, with a critical eye.

In response, Shen Shandeng chose a scenario that is closer to the experiences of most ordinary people.

The train was crowded, but it was clean.

The woven bags stuffed on the luggage rack, the sausages hanging by the window, and the orange peels peeking out of the seat mesh pockets were all carefully designed.

It may be noisy in reality, but movies make choices, and cinematic language is also a way of speaking.

A kind word warms the heart for three winter months, while a harsh word chills the heart for six summer months.

Comedy movies should make the audience happy.

It's pleasing to the eye and doesn't annoy me.

"photography."

Shen Shandeng continued, "Later, take a medium shot and focus on the mother holding her child in the aisle. Capture the moment when the child smiles naturally."

"Understood, Director Shen." The photographer responded immediately and adjusted the camera position.

The tone that Shen Shandeng wanted for the Spring Festival travel rush was not the annoying noise and division of the original version, but rather a lively atmosphere.

It is the joy of rushing towards reunion amidst the hustle and bustle.

"Props team," Shen Shandeng instructed his assistant beside him, "Check if the window decorations on the car windows are properly affixed. Also, that snakeskin bag on the luggage rack—yes, widen the opening a bit so the sausages and cured meat inside can be seen a little. That's the festive spirit we want!"

The train carriages and stations were decorated with many Spring Festival elements.

Red lanterns hanging in the air, New Year's goods carried by passengers, zodiac pendants and Chinese knots on their bags.

Use various colorful red festive items to create a festive atmosphere.

"light."

Shen Shandeng then instructed: "The light here is a bit harsh. Add some soft lighting, like the kind that feels like the sun shining into the carriage at three or four o'clock in the afternoon in winter—warm but not glaring."

"Okay, Director Shen." The lighting technician quickly made adjustments.

Shen Shandeng wanted the audience to feel not anxiety through the screen, but a sense of familiarity and a knowing smile.

After confirming everything was correct, the script supervisor clapped the clapperboard: "Scene 1!"

behind the monitor.

Shen Shandeng's gaze was calm.

The sounds from the scene came through the headphones; they were somewhat noisy. However, through the selection of shots and the arrangement of compositions, the scene appeared lively but not chaotic.

Shen Shandeng deliberately let the camera pan across passengers carrying New Year's goods, their faces beaming with the joy of returning home.

The video captures a middle-aged couple, their faces beaming with joy as they announce the good news to their family in thick local accents, about to meet their children and elderly relatives.

There was also an infant being held in his mother's arms, with big, bright eyes and babbling.

The sounds of children giggling, neighbors exchanging pleasantries while sharing sunflower seeds, and migrant workers showing off their newly bought mobile phones in their rustic accents.
All of these elements combine to form the symphony of the Spring Festival.

With high-speed rail construction not yet on a large scale, the pressure of the Spring Festival travel rush is still very high.

The Spring Festival travel rush is the prelude to the Spring Festival.

"Great! The mood is right!"

Shen Shandeng stared at the replay and said, "The atmosphere is great. Okay, everyone, pay attention, let's secure one more line."

Outside the directors' area, in the actors' area, a unique scene quietly emerged.

Tang Yan, Zhang Xiaofei, Yuan Shanshan, and Zhang Xuan, four girls, came together.

Da Mimi greeted them with the air of a hostess. She had flown to the film set after her vacation started, two days earlier than her classmates.

"Tangtang! Xiaofei, Shanshan, Xuanzi, you're here!"

Da Mimi held Tang Yan's hand affectionately and instructed, "My man has a very fiery temper when he's working, and he doesn't care about anyone, not even his own family. Don't go near the filming area when you're not filming."

Declare sovereignty directly!

Zhang Xiaofei, Yuan Shanshan, and Zhang Xuan, three girls who hadn't officially graduated yet, had never seen a film crew of over a hundred people before, and they nodded obediently like pounding garlic.

Looking at Shen Shandeng, who had a dignified expression, not far away, he felt both awe and excitement in his eyes.

"Okay, Sister Mimi."

Yuan Shanshan whispered, "We'd be happy just to show our faces here; we definitely won't run around."

Zhang Xuan echoed, "Thank you, Sister Mimi, for giving us this opportunity!"

They were secretly grateful, all thanks to Sister Mimi. To be able to appear in a big-name director's commercial film was already a tremendous opportunity.

Li Xiaolu walked over and naturally blended in.

Upon hearing this, he nodded with a smile; Shen Shandeng was indeed very fiery.

She enjoys stir-frying over high heat, and she has firsthand experience with it.

Li Xiaolu said, "Wow, it's so lively! Honey, aren't you going to introduce these girls to me?"

Upon hearing this, Da Mimi smiled and introduced it to her.

Several girls of similar age quickly became close friends, exchanging skincare tips and gossip about their social circle.

Da Mimi asked affectionately, "Tangtang, your skin is so beautiful, what have you been using lately?"

The other party was enthusiastic, and Da Mimi also intended to befriend Tang Yan and Li Xiaolu.

Li Xiaolu is her best friend, and her status as a Golden Horse Award winner carries considerable weight.

Tang Yan is both an "Olympic Baby" and a "Princess of Orange Sky," and has great potential.

She felt that she was expanding Shen Shandeng's network and strengthening her own position.

Tang Yan replied with a smile, "No way, you're the prettiest, Director Shen is so lucky."

My heart is filled with bitterness.

Each glance at Shen Shandeng's composed profile deepened the bitterness in my heart.

Two years ago, Tang Yan met Shen Shandeng. At that time, she had not yet graduated, and Shen Shandeng took the initiative to strike up a conversation with her.

In the blink of an eye, he had soared to great heights and now had a girlfriend.

Lunch time.

Shen Shandeng, carrying a boxed lunch, walked towards them.

The girls immediately stood up straighter, their faces beaming with sweet smiles.

"Director Shen."

"Hello, Director Shen!"

"Come on, let's eat together."

Li Xiaolu generously invited, "I don't mind being with others."

Shen Shandeng's expression remained unchanged, ignoring the little deer.

Shen Shandeng's gaze lingered on Tang Yan's face for a brief half-second before he smiled and said, "Everyone's here? Thank you all for your cameo appearances."

Tang Yan's heart skipped a beat.

I hope Shen Shandeng can say something more, even if it's just a simple greeting.

Da Mimi handed over a cup of hot drink, saying, "Here, don't get cold."

Li Xiaolu proactively served food to Shen Shandeng, saying, "Director Shen, you've worked hard, please eat more."

Da Mimi smiled even more brightly, thinking that Li Xiaolu was really nice, caring about her man.

Smiling, she placed the peeled shrimp into Shen Shandeng's bowl.

"Yes, I've been standing here for ages. Don't be shy, Xiao Lu, he can do it himself."

Tang Yan ate her food quietly, occasionally letting out a smile, but her expression only deepened her bitterness.

Watching Da Mimi and Li Xiaolu silently vying for dominance made me feel even worse.

Shen Shandeng seemed completely unaware of the undercurrents at the table.

These are all small flowers.

It's normal for flowers to chase the sunlight.

As long as they don't openly fight over his sunlight, Shen Shandeng doesn't care.

Shen Shandeng ate his meal calmly, occasionally responding with a word or two, his eyes sometimes glazing out, his mind preoccupied with the afternoon's shooting schedule.

The original story is about Li Chenggong, the boss of the doll group, returning to Changsha for the Spring Festival as it approaches.

Meanwhile, under pressure from his mistress, Manman, he plans to divorce his wife after the Lunar New Year.

Then, after encountering Niu Geng, a "veteran" milkman who was on his way to Changsha to collect a debt at the airport, bad luck continued to strike.

As fate would have it, Niu Geng kept running into Li Chenggong along the way.

In order to get home, the two traveled together, using various modes of transportation on their journey.

Ultimately, the two went from strangers to friends, and Niu Geng's sincerity changed Li Chenggong's cold personality.

Shen Shandeng's version basically takes the essence and discards the dross.

The two-day shoot went smoothly, and the shooting schedule was successfully completed.

1 month 26 day.

A set of sensational photos has quietly surfaced on an online community in Hong Kong.

At first, it didn't attract much attention.

(End of this chapter)