Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 92 Now that you've entered this gate, seeing me is like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.
6:30 in the evening.

The production crew, which had experienced a breach of contract due to unforeseen circumstances, has finally completed the recruitment of replacement personnel.

Besides Chen Baiyu playing Eldrin, some supporting roles and extras that may be used in the short drama before filming have also been filled in.

now.

Led by the highly efficient director, the entire crew split into five or six vehicles and drove together to Guling Town on the top of Mount Lu.

The afterglow of the setting sun falls on the banks of the Yangtze River in Xunyang District, Jiujiang.

It draped the city in a golden veil.

Chen Baiyu sat in the film crew's car.

Gazing at the beautiful scenery outside the window, I couldn't help but drift into a daze.

The river shimmered in the setting sun.

Occasionally, a boat would slowly pass by, leaving long ripples in its wake.

The road winds along the riverbank, with sycamore trees on both sides swaying gently in the evening breeze. The golden dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves changes shape with the movement of the vehicles.

inside the car.

The crew members were discussing tomorrow's shooting schedule, their voices rising and falling.

But Chen Baiyu seemed to be isolated in another world, his thoughts flowing with the river, feeling the unique charm of this city.

Looking at this scenery.

Chen Baiyu suddenly realized that it made sense that countless literati and religious figures had gathered here since ancient times.

Jiujiang is the intersection of two major arteries, one running north-south and the other east-west. Its geographical importance must have attracted a gathering of cultural figures.

No one expected that this great geographical convergence would contain such beautiful mountains and rivers, attracting many religions to gather here.

These factors combined to create a thriving cultural scene.

In Jiujiang.

Bai Juyi was determined to preserve the sound of the pipa played at the head of the Xunyang River.

The sound of this pipa can be heard all over China.

Chen Baiyu had heard of it.

However, I never imagined that I would pass by the Xunyang River.

Perhaps sometimes.

Even if you don't have any tasks, you can still go out for a walk and take a look around.

My past habit of preferring to stay at home may not necessarily reflect a genuine love for being a homebody, and there may have been some practical constraints involved.

Nowadays, there's nothing that can be restricted anymore.

As Chen Baiyu thought of this, his eyes lit up.

He has no shortage of time, nor will he ever lack money again.

Although I'm still busy with the job change task, maybe I should occasionally make plans to enjoy life in the future?
After all, such scenery still exists in many places, in places he might never have visited even once in his entire life.

High mountains, snowfields, islands, volcanoes, deserts, great rivers, glaciers...

He can go and take a look.

While thinking.

The film crew's convoy had long since left Xunyangjiangtou, passing by the east side of Bali Lake and heading straight for Guling Town at the top of Mount Lu.

It was almost 8 p.m.

It was already dark.

The convoy arrived at Mount Lu, which was still brightly lit.

Mount Lu is quite different from other famous mountains and rivers.

Because the top of the mountain is flat and has beautiful scenery, and has been a summer resort with mild winters and cool summers since ancient times, it has always been a popular vacation spot for celebrities.

So much so that at the top there is even a whole summer resort town named after the English word "cooling," where tens of thousands of people live a normal life—Guling Town.

This is the film crew's destination.

Just like most wealthy and leisurely tourists who choose to stay in Guling Town for a long time, the film crew also booked a guesthouse in this small town, which is surrounded by mountains on three sides and a valley on one side, for more than a week.

The crew has no filming scheduled for today.

After the rooms were assigned, Chen Baiyu strolled around the entire town of Guling with great interest.

The town of Guling was dimly lit at night.

The overall architectural style is basically the same, with stone walls and tin roofs.

Chen Baiyu strolled along the cobblestone path, enjoying the cool evening breeze in the mountains, with the faint scent of pine needles filling the air.

The town's infrastructure is surprisingly well-developed.

It has not only supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes, but also hospitals, post offices, and police stations.

Residents strolled leisurely through the streets, children chased and played in the square, and several elderly people sat around a bench chatting, with bursts of laughter occasionally drifting through the air.

Chen Baiyu walked into a local specialty store, where the shelves were filled with specialty products such as Lushan Yunwu tea, Jiujiang tea cakes, and candied ginger.

I bought some things on a whim.

He then strolled to the edge of town.

Chen Baiyu stood on the viewing platform and looked down. The outline of Mount Lu was faintly visible in the night, and the chirping of insects came from the distant valley.

He was gazing thoughtfully at the beautiful scenery.

Suddenly, I heard a few ambiguous conversations behind me.

Looking back.

A man and a woman were chatting not far from him.

A man is a man.

The girl was about 1.65 meters tall, wearing a light blue short-sleeved shirt and cropped shorts that revealed her fair legs, which were dazzlingly white under the light.

The two clearly didn't know each other at first, but now they were chatting happily, and even seemed to be walking back together with their arms around each other.

"People in modern times..."

"How can things develop so quickly if you don't even know each other?"

"Oh dear, it's not related to me, it won't cause any warts, the probability is..."

Chen Baiyu muttered to herself, not paying much attention.

However, the sky grew darker and darker.

He also started to turn back.

Back at the guesthouse, Chen Baiyu washed up and sat at her desk, carefully studying the detailed script and character information she had received after signing the contract.

The character of Eldrin was more complex than he had imagined; he not only had to possess the wisdom and majesty of a mage, but also demonstrate deep affection and a spirit of sacrifice for his apprentice.

Although I am confident that I will perform well.

However, since it concerned the job change task, he still studied and practiced it repeatedly for a while.

When the night is deep and quiet.

The sound of rustling pines drifted in from outside the window.

Chen Baiyu closed the book, lay down on the bed, and fell asleep to the sound of calm background music.

The next morning, Wednesday.

Guling Town is shrouded in mist, like a fairyland.

After getting up, Chen Baiyu first looked at the unique scenery of the sky full of clouds and mist, and then had breakfast with the crew at the guesthouse restaurant, which was similar to the things he had bought at the specialty store earlier.

Fragrant cloud and mist tea, crispy Jiujiang tea cakes, sweet and spicy candied ginger, and savory dried radish—simple yet full of local flavor.

After breakfast.

Director Hong Lingfeng took a few extras to various scenic spots in Lushan to shoot some simple outdoor scenes, trying to get the locations they wanted to film as soon as possible.

Chen Baiyu has no scenes today.

He then followed the assistant director to the temporary recording studio to dub the part of the story where only Eldrin's voice was heard but no visuals were shown during the protagonist's flashback.

Before even entering the recording studio, the assistant director introduced, "You'll meet our voice-over instructor, Mr. Li, soon. He'll teach you some basic voice-over techniques and how to use some professional equipment." Chen Baiyu nodded and continued following.

The temporary recording studio was set up in an empty room next to the guesthouse. Several pieces of professional equipment were neatly arranged on the table, and various cables stretched out in an orderly manner on the ground.

Just as the two walked in.

Inside, several staff members were huddled together, muttering, "Director Hong is so strict. He insisted that we move the recording studio here. We were busy for so long last night, I'm exhausted."

"Besides, how much quality can you expect from a makeshift recording studio like this? Why not go to a proper recording studio in the city and record it properly afterwards?"

"Forget it, the investors put pressure on us and demanded a deadline, there's nothing we can do about it."

Chen Baiyu looked over.

I spotted Teacher Li right away.

He was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, and looked gentle and refined, standing out among the many staff members.

The assistant director led Chen Baiyu over and introduced her with a smile: "Teacher Li, this is Chen Baiyu, our Eldrin this time."

Teacher Li took off her headphones, stood up, and shook hands with Chen Baiyu. Her tone was calm but carried a hint of professional scrutiny: "When I arrived here last night with the equipment and team, Director Hong Lingfeng kept praising you in my ear. He said how amazing your acting skills were and how captivating your voice was."

He paused, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses, and continued, "To be honest, I don't really believe that talent can be exaggerated to that extent. Today I want to see your dubbing ability for myself. If it's not good enough, even if Director Hong insists that you dub with your own voice, I will suggest replacing you with a professional voice actor in post-production."

These words sound somewhat direct and could even be misunderstood as provocation.

But Chen Baiyu could see professionalism and seriousness in his eyes.

It's likely that Teacher Li wasn't trying to intimidate the newcomer, but rather was simply setting high standards for the quality of the work.

"I understand, please give me your guidance."

Chen Baiyu nodded with a smile.

Perhaps due to the system's screening process, the directors and voice actors in this production team were generally very dedicated, and there weren't many unsavory or troublesome issues arising from profit motives.

He really liked this atmosphere.

While diligently completing his job change quest, he didn't want to encounter the various unspoken rules often mentioned online.

Teacher Li nodded in satisfaction and then began to explain in detail how to use the recording equipment: "This is a Neumann U87 condenser microphone, which is very sensitive. You need to keep your head steady and about 20 centimeters away from the microphone. Over there is the Midas mixing console. I will control the master volume, but you also need to pay attention to your vocal position and breathing rhythm."

As he spoke, he demonstrated: "See this pop filter? It reduces the popping sounds caused by airflow impact, but you also need to pay attention to how you pronounce popping sounds like P and B. And this headset, you'll hear your own voice and the background audio track, so be careful not to let the background noise get to you."

After giving a brief introduction to the equipment, Teacher Li took out the scene clip that needed to be dubbed for the first scene: When the female protagonist was defeated in battle, she suddenly remembered Eldrin's teachings and was inspired to unleash her full power.

“This scene is crucial,” Teacher Li explained. “It’s not only a turning point for the female lead, but also the first opportunity for the audience to truly understand the character of Eldrin. You need to show the wisdom and care of a mentor, but you can’t appear too gentle, because Eldrin is teaching the rules of survival.”

He explained each sentence: "The sentence 'Never be afraid at any time' requires a calm and firm tone, with the voice positioned towards the back and the resonance point in the chest. The next sentence, 'Remember, your fear will be the enemy's sharpest weapon,' requires a slight increase in pitch to create emotional fluctuations."

To Teacher Li's surprise, Chen Baiyu was able to fully grasp the essentials after listening to the lesson only once.

After he demonstrated it once, Chen Baiyu was able to reproduce it almost immediately, and even had his own understanding of the details.

"very good."

"You learn really quickly, which is very rare among newcomers."

A hint of approval flashed in Teacher Li's eyes.
I had a vague feeling that director Hong Lingfeng's praise might have some truth to it.

When the dubbing officially begins.

Chen Baiyu put on her headphones and closed her eyes.

Take a slow, gentle breath.

When he opened his eyes again, his demeanor had completely changed. It was a composure born of experience, imbued with deep concern for his apprentice and a profound understanding of the world.

"Never be afraid at any time."

His voice was deep and powerful, echoing in the recording studio with a convincing force.

Teacher Li's eyes lit up instantly.

An expert will know if there is one as soon as he takes action.

He has been in the industry for over 20 years and has worked with countless voice actors, but he has never seen such a performance, especially from a novice voice actor.

Chen Baiyu's voice not only perfectly captured the essence of the character at first glance, but also demonstrated amazing control in the subtle details.

"Remember, your fear will be the enemy's sharpest weapon."

Chen Baiyu's voice rose slightly, carrying just the right amount of urgency, but without sounding exaggerated.

Every syllable is carefully controlled, conveying a rich and natural emotional depth.

Teacher Li only realized it at that moment.

Director Hong Lingfeng's praise was not only not exaggerated, but could even be described as modest.

He suddenly realized that the young man in front of him possessed a talent destined to reach the pinnacle of the industry.

As the dubbing progressed, Teacher Li found that she gradually no longer needed guidance.

Chen Baiyu is improving at a visible pace; his performances are becoming more and more natural, and his emotional control is becoming more and more precise.

Sometimes, even before Teacher Li comes up with a suggestion for adjustment, Chen Baiyu has already completed the optimization on her own.

"It's incredible."

A young sound engineer murmured, his eyes filled with admiration.

Teacher Li waved her hand, signaling him to keep quiet.

At that moment, he felt that any interruption would be a desecration of Chen Baiyu's performance.

Chen Baiyu's voice acting, which can gradually improve itself without prompting, has transcended the simple technical level and become an art form.

Teacher Li could even conjure up a complete picture in his mind just from the sound of his voice—Eldrin standing on the edge of a cliff in the sunset, his eyes firm yet gentle, passing on his life's knowledge to his beloved apprentice.

Throughout the entire day.

Chen Baiyu completed all the voice-over work for Eldrin in the flashback scene in one go.

From gentle admonitions to stern warnings, from profound philosophical reflections to passionate encouragement, he perfectly embodied the multifaceted nature of this character.

As the last line of dialogue fell.

The recording studio was completely silent.

A few seconds later, Teacher Li was the first to applaud.

Other staff members joined in, and applause echoed in the small space.

"Mr. Chen."

"Oh no, Teacher Chen!"

"You are not only the most talented voice actor I have ever seen, but also the most outstanding voice artist I have ever seen. Your performance has transcended the technical level and reached the realm of art."

Teacher Li took off her headphones and said solemnly.

He didn't think he was exaggerating at all.

As a veteran in the industry, he knew all too well what kind of status Chen Baiyu would have if she had worked in the dubbing industry for as long as he had.

There is a saying that goes well.

If you don't enter this door, seeing me is like viewing the moon in water.

Now that you have entered this gate, seeing me is like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.

Sometimes, only those who understand a particular field can truly appreciate just how skilled the experts in that field are.

For example, people who don't understand rock climbing think it's just about driving nails and hanging ropes; it may be somewhat difficult, but it mainly requires courage.

Only those who truly understand rock climbing know this.

Those amazing masters can lift their entire weight and perform long-duration 90-degree rock climbing by pinching a tiny protrusion that is barely noticeable to ordinary people with just two fingers.

Chen Baiyu smiled slightly: "Thank you for the compliment. But you're exaggerating, teacher. I'm just trying my best to portray the character well."

He was being modest.

However, other people's opinions did not change as a result.

After Hong Lingfeng finished filming his extra scenes outside that evening and returned,

In the restaurant, he saw the entire voice-over team chatting around Chen Baiyu, the actress he had his eye on, as if she were the center of attention.

　I've been feeling a bit dizzy lately, and today was my girlfriend's grandma's birthday celebration, so I was quite busy traveling by car to celebrate. I feel a bit disoriented while writing this.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)