I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 453 451. Xiao Yuan'er (32)

April 10, Chikan.

"Mom is going to film a movie. You two must be good, okay? Wait for mom to come back and bring you delicious food."

At the door of the yard she rented, she smiled and kissed each other on the cheek. In the child's blank eyes, she nodded to her parents, walked out with Sun Ting, and got into Cheng Hu's car.

Today is the launch day of "The Grandmaster".

Starting today, the crew will officially start filming.

Naturally, she didn't dare to delay. No matter how well-prepared she was, if she really had to start filming... She had heard how much director Wang's scenes tortured the actors.

Although I don't know how exaggerated the rumors are, or whether they are just trivial, it is certainly true to be fully mentally prepared.

The biggest advantage of having two children is that they haven’t shown so much separation anxiety yet.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been with my grandma and grandpa since I was a child. Grandma, grandpa, dad, mom, choose two out of four.

With two people around, there won't be too much crying.

It's just a pity.

Because she was worried about Niu Niu, Yang Mi did not choose to bring the two dogs out this time. Instead, she threw Zai Zai and Niu Niu into Brother Qian'er's zoo.

The puppy was born two days ago. Niuniu, who became a mother for the first time, gave birth to four puppies, which were temporarily named: first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade.

It would obviously be easier to take care of the baby if Zaizai and Niuniu were here.

It doesn't matter as long as you watch the two kids and don't compete with them for the first year of junior high school.

In the car, she looked at the diary that had been returned to its original owner and the script book given by Xu Haofeng.

Yes, script.

Not a script.

Unlike the traditional script in Xu Haofeng's version of the story, which smoothly explains the time, place, environment, and dialogue between the characters, the actors received only lines in the story.

Everything was deleted by Wang Jiawei.

This seems outrageous to Yang Mi.

Although she has also heard that Director Wang likes to bring a piece of paper when filming, and then just make up the rest...

Even in interviews with the media, he said in a very "domineering" manner: "It's not that I don't use a script, it's that I am the script." This is not a thing...

But the problem is...brother, you are the director.

What should we do as actors?

It's just a paragraph. If I hadn't read the script of my senior brother in advance, I might not even know what you want me to express.

It's really outrageous.

but……

As outrageous as it was, she was in a great mood.

And there is a feeling of eagerness to try.

Every director has his own different style, and she also wants to see what kind of ethics Director Wang's acting style has.

So, I calmed my mind and closed the script.

She closed her eyes in the car.

There was only the sound of the engine in the entire car and nothing else.

After the car stopped, she opened her eyes again.

But as soon as she got off the bus, the crew gave her a warning.

"The crew of "Happy...Happy Era"?"

Yang Mi looked left and right, confused.

He immediately looked back at Sun Ting and Cheng Hu.

Although he didn't speak, his eyes had the same meaning:

"Where did you two send me?"

Sun Ting was also confused.

Cheng Hu was even more speechless.

I quickly turned around and went back to the car to check the navigation...

Sun Ting looked into the distance:

"Sister...that's right, it's the filming location of "The Grandmaster". Look, isn't that the studio of Jinlou over there?"

Yang Mi also turned around...and found that indeed, there was a photo studio over there.

Can……

"What is the Happy Era?"

She was at a loss when suddenly a photographer from the crew came over:

"Hey, Sister Mimi."

Yang Mi turned around and saw that it was photography assistant Yang Dejun.

After spending so many days together, she could name some of the people in the crew, so she took the initiative to ask:

"Good morning, A Yang...what's going on?"

Pointing to the sign of "Happy Era", Yang Mi asked in confusion.

Yang Dejun was not surprised at all when he saw this and said with a smile:

"This is a substitute."

"...What kind of ability is it, JOJO?"

"...???"

Yang Dejun looked confused.

What is Sister Mimi talking about?

However, he didn’t hesitate and explained directly:

"The director was afraid that the paparazzi would come and film our filming process, so he specially assigned a group of people to act as stand-ins. This way, when the paparazzi come in and see the names of the crew, they will know that they have found the wrong person..."

"..."

Yang Mi was speechless for a moment.

Let's not talk about whether you are wasting money or not. If you have the ability, why don't you think more about the script?

Shaking her head helplessly, she said:

"Then let's go. Where is the power-on ceremony?"

"Here, I'm here to find you."

Yang Dejun took the two of them directly to the set of "Happy Era".

Along the way, with a group of people pretending to look like it was something serious, they walked to the yard of Ip Man's house built by the crew.

There is already a group of people standing over there.

The main characters and supporting characters are all there.

The camera was also covered with red cloth, and all kinds of tributes from the three animals were available.

As for Director Wang, he was standing at the front.

But the ceremony hasn't started yet, and he is holding a piece of paper in his hand and reading it.

"……sister."

"what?"

"That piece of paper..."

Sun Ting whispered quietly:

"Isn't that what I'm going to shoot today?"

"..."

There was an emotion in Yang Mi's eyes:

"are you crazy?"

Even if she is crazy, she doesn't think she can film with just a piece of paper.

So wave your hand:

"You are overthinking, how is it possible? How can filming be so nonsense..."

Then she was slapped in the face by the speed of light.

After the opening ceremony, which was much more superstitious than in mainland China, the crew quickly prepared for the first scene.

The words sent to the actors for the first scene were as follows:

"Gong Yutian: In the evening game, according to the rules of the north. The winner is treated to a treat! Ye Wen won't be there, and neither will I. Just go on my behalf.

Gong Er: Don’t worry, Gong’s family has done nothing to disgrace anyone.

Miyahata: Let’s go.

Others: Let’s go.

Get in the car and back out. "

The lines are there.

But nothing else.

But it's nothing to Yang Mi.

This passage should be about what happened after Ip Man and Gong Yutian won the martial arts competition and Gong Er appeared.

She understands the cause and effect.

After getting the part to shoot, I went straight to putting on makeup.

But after the makeup was applied, she realized...the crew was splashing bucket after bucket of water on the bluestone pavement.

The piece of paper in Wang Jiawei's hand had somehow been folded into a note.

Holding this note, he was communicating something with the crew.

Could it be...that thing is really the director's script?

Where's the storybook?

What about the shooting plan?

Seeing that she was used to her brother's methodical and neat shooting style, she suddenly felt a little sick in her stomach when she saw Director Wang wandering around with a note.

But... the filming hadn't started yet, so she wouldn't question it.

I could only keep my doubts in my stomach and walked to Wang Qingxiang, who had also put on makeup.

Wang Qingxiang is a seasoned actor and his acting skills are superb.

It is the actor who plays Miya Haneda this time.

Moreover, it is not that the two have no intersection.

As early as when "The Golden Armor" was filmed and she was rehearsing the drama "Yenjing Man" in Renyi, the performance venue was in Beizhan.

At that time, they were performing in the stage play "Dream of Red Mansions".

At that time, the actor who played the elderly Jia Baoyu in the stage play "Dream of Red Mansions" was Wang Qingxiang.

It left quite a deep impression on her.

One side is the People's Art Troupe, and the other is the Navy Art Troupe. When rehearsing, each side takes half of the time. Then after the actors come off the stage, because they are all insiders, they get together to chat.

That's when she met Wang Qingxiang.

However, it is only limited to acquaintance, and the relationship cannot be said to be familiar.

But it doesn’t stop her from saying hello now:

"Hey, Teacher Wang, do you still remember me?"

"Haha, Xiao Yuan'er."

Hearing Yang Mi's words, Wang Qingxiang was also happy and called out a title that was very unfamiliar to others.

Yuan Yuan.

In the drama "People from Yanjing", the only daughter of "anthropology" scholar Yuan Rengan is sixteen years old, innocent and straightforward, and her biggest wish is to marry a girl who is a native of Yanjing.

It was the role she played in the drama "Yanjing People".

Upon hearing this, Yang Mi became even happier:

"Hehehe, I thought you forgot."

"Eh~"

Wang Qingxiang waved his hand:

"My memory is not that bad. How could such a beautiful little Yuan'er forget."

Speaking of this, he sighed with emotion:

"But...well, time flies so fast. That little girl with braided braids is now married. How are your two babies? When I came yesterday, I heard that you gave the baby to Did you take it?"

"It's all good, but I have to start my official work today, so I didn't bring it."

Hearing this, Wang Qingxiang showed a trace of regret on his face.

"That's such a pity... I still want to take a look. As people get older, they like these little dolls. My grandson is in the rebellious stage now, but he is getting less and less cute..."

look.

Being a grandfather is different after all.

We started talking about children in a few words.

A grandfather and a mother.

After the two chatted about children for a while, they started to exchange words.

Frankly speaking, the pace of Wang Jiawei's crew is quite slow.

And unlike his brother who figured out how to shoot the day before and arranged everything carefully, Wang Jiawei's scenes were all adjusted on the spot.

For example, after splashing water, the lighting was somewhat reflective, and the crew had to sweep the water away with brooms, leaving only wet traces.

Everything seemed very slow to Yang Mi.

Not even professional.

But it happened that this director used this kind of "unprofessionalism" to win awards at home and abroad.

It's quite outrageous.

"Teacher Wang, this scene is about Gong Yutian who you played competing with Ip Man for ideas, and in order to help the younger generation become famous, you gave him a big name. You left Jinlou and before you left, you told me to come to attend Ip Man's meeting in the evening. This scene.”

Hearing Yang Mi's words, Wang Qingxiang nodded:

"Then the so-called winner does not come forward, and the loser does not come forward but sends a representative. The general meaning is...the loser does not treat guests because he is afraid that the winner will think it is a Hongmen banquet, right? The winner treats guests and friends, and the loser I didn’t go there myself, but I sent someone close to me to go. Did everyone give each other some restraint?”

"Yes, yes, that's what it means."

"Then I'll be more cautious...Does the character Gong Er feel frizzy?"

"Frizzy?"

"Yes, the little girl will be unconvinced when she sees her father losing, right?"

"Well... it's not just dissatisfaction, but also... anger. But as the eldest lady of the Gong family, I think I have to endure this anger... at least not to let dad find out. Do you think that's right?"

"It makes sense. But... I also have to give you something back. I can definitely see your anger if you know your daughter, Mo Ruofu. But... since a young girl knows how to endure for the Gong family, it means that her father will definitely be able to do the same." I know your sense of proportion. So the emotional progression here needs to be more explicit...I will first use scrutiny, and then finally express a reassuring look, what do you think?"

"Okay, then my feedback to you is... When I said the sentence "The Gong family has never lost anyone when doing things," I expressed that... sense of general knowledge. But with you staring at me in front of me, I It should show some unwillingness...feeling guilty? What do you think of feeling guilty?"

"Afraid I'll see it?"

"Yes, I am afraid that you will see my anger."

"...Well, that makes sense."

The two of them studied this passage as if no one else was watching.

There is no way, first of all the information given is too little. Secondly, Yang Mi is actually quite cautious.

This is not a cat or a dog.

Although an actor's acting skills do not mean that the older he gets, the better he is, but this person's acting skills are indeed not something that can be fooled casually.

Her second palace was designed by her in a year.

You must show your character to anyone you meet. Otherwise, you will be sorry for the hard work you have put in.

Soon, Wang Jiawei's scene was set up.

Send someone over to inform the two of them.

Then, there were some supporting actors also wearing the costumes of the Republic of China, ready to take their places.

"Take a look, this is the feeling I want."

Wang Jiawei came over and handed the note to Yang Mi.

After Yang Mi took it, she and Wang Qingxiang looked at it together.

The content is very simple:

"The conversation between Gong Er and Gong Yutian should show their respective magnanimity."

Just this sentence.

Frankly speaking, Yang Mi and Wang Qingxiang's "bet" was successful.

What I want to express here can be said to be exactly the same as when the two people were talking about words.

It's normal to think about it. After all, this script has a lot to do with her, and secondly, her senior brother has given her the entire script.

But the problem is...

Brother, can we... be more serious?

Seeing this line of words, Yang Mi wanted to complain.

And Wang Qingxiang was actually quite surprised...

But he didn’t say much, he just asked:

"Where are we, director? Where do we stand?"

"Face to face."

After Wang Jiawei finished speaking, he pointed to two positions in the middle of the field:

"The actors and cameras are in place."

After taking away the note, he sat directly in front of the monitor nearby.

Yang Mi murmured in a low voice:

"It's like playing house."

She is not loud.

But Wang Qing could hear it carefully.

So, he was happy.

Well, after all, I am still young and have seen very few things.

In the future, I will meet more directors, crews, etc., and see more strange people... These things will no longer be strange.

Next, the two stood there and started waiting.

The surrounding crew members also gathered around.

After all, it is the first scene, and everyone wants to see their interpretation.

The actors and crew members all stood aside, looking at the two people who were frozen in the field... Most of the men's eyes were focused on Yang Mi.

No way, who made her beautiful?

Moreover, such a beautiful girl is still a young woman.

It would be a lie to say it is unattractive.

At this moment, Yang Mi was taking deep breaths.

Let all your thoughts go.

Gong Er's template was taken off the shelf in her heart and pressed into the player in her brain.

It takes a few breaths.

Everything about Gong Er has been filled in this body.

Wang Qingxiang suddenly noticed that the temperament of his "daughter" in front of him had changed.

Becoming a little sharper.

Like a knife...

Although it was not held in front of him, but was just brought in front of him with the scabbard, there was still an edge reverberating around him.

"Okay, get ready to start shooting."

The assistant director's prompt came from the crowd.

The two stood opposite each other, surrounded by some motionless extras.

A camera was pointed at Wang Qingxiang.

"Three, two, one, ACTION!"

As the sound fell, Wang Qingxiang's energetic voice sounded.

Gong Yutian stared at his daughter and said word by word:

"In the evening game, according to northern rules, the winner is treated to a treat."

At this point, there was a faint pause in his tone.

At the same time, the eyes staring at Yang Mi turned into looking up and down.

While looking at it, he said:

"Ip Man won't be there, and neither will I."

After saying that, his eyes solidified again:

"You go on my behalf."

He said these words lightly, but after the words fell, Yang Mi's voice sounded as if it was half a beat slow:

"..."

"do not worry."

The tone of the words "Don't worry" was quite soft, which made some people who had their backs turned to Yang Mi and could not see her expression, the image of a gentle woman appeared in their hearts.

But it was immediately overturned.

When a word of pride and confidence came out, Gong Er's image began to change quietly:

"The palace family is doing business..."

There was another insignificant pause, and then it sounded:

"No one was embarrassed!"

Then, after Gong Er finished speaking, Gong Yutian still looked at his daughter with that gaze.

After looking at it for less than half a second, his eyes quietly changed.

From that kind of scrutinizing gaze, it turned into peace.

No smile or anything.

He gave his reputation to Ye Wen. There were other people in front of him, so naturally he didn't show any joy.

And he didn't say anything about his daughter's words.

It's like everything is as it should be.

All the reassurances turned into the fact that "my daughter should be like this".

So, without even nodding, he just looked around.

Reminding the group that he was about to issue an order.

One eye on the left, one on the right.

Finished reading.

"Walk."

After saying that, he turned around and got on the carriage.

This scene ends with his close-up.

When the crew saw that the director didn't call to stop, they quickly changed the camera position without stopping.

Wang Qingxiang, who got on the carriage, also stood back up.

Although I don’t know why the director didn’t use dual cameras to record natural dialogue scenes, but since that was the choice, this scene had to be shot twice.

It was his expression all over again.

Once it was Yang Mi’s.

For now, his play seems to be up to standard since Wang Jiawei didn't stop it.

Next…

It's Yang Mi's turn to express her emotions just through her lines... It's time to perform on stage!