Huayu: The Big Players Behind the Scenes

"The world seen in the rearview mirror~"

"I head north, leaving behind the season that held you~"

Jay Chou is indeed particular; the gifts given at the premiere were the movie's audiobook.

On the way home, the little girl listened to the title track "All the Way North" repeatedly. Her talent was also showing; after listening to it once or twice, she could sing along.

Zhuang Huai'an was in a very pleasant mood as his ears were filled with soft, childlike voices. He just didn't know what to do... cough, stop!

"Wow, we're here already?" Liu Yifei pouted, clearly annoyed. "I haven't had enough yet!"

"Then let's sit in the car for a while longer."

"No, I have to get up early for training tomorrow."

The girl looked dejected. It was only because Zhuang Huai'an had been urging her to go to bed early and get up early to practice her lines and breathing techniques over the past two years that her morning grumpiness was truly uncontrollable.

"Brother, I'm leaving."

"Okay, I'll leave after you go in."

"I'm really leaving?"

Friends, when your girlfriend repeatedly emphasizes one thing to you, it means she has expectations!

This question wasn't on the test last year, but it's definitely going to be on the test this year. I'll bet you guys a bread machine!

Zhuang Huai'an's heart skipped a beat, and he turned his head to look at Liu Yifei, who was looking at him with bright eyes.

What are we waiting for!

Zhuang Huai'an unfastened the safety buckle, leaned forward, aimed at Liu Yifei's lips, and then released his tongue.

A sly glint flashed in Liu Yifei's eyes as she responded clumsily yet enthusiastically.

The two knew nothing of heaven and earth until…

"Oh, your hand... um..."

"It's an instinct, let me try..."

Zhuang Huai'an intensified his offensive, and Liu Yifei's eyes became glazed.

After a long while...

Seeing that her breathing became rapid, Zhuang Huai'an reluctantly let go.

"You bad guy!"

Liu Yifei was breathing heavily, her beautiful eyes were all hazy, and her innocent white eyes made her look even more adorable.

"That's called instinct, baby."

Zhuang Huai'an's eyes were full of tenderness as he reached out to brush the hair that was stuck to her face. "If the venue weren't unsuitable, I..."

"Don't say it!"

Ignoring her loose-fitting clothes, Liu Yifei quickly covered his mouth, "Brother, let me get ready, okay?"

"Of course."

Zhuang Huai'an turned her around and gently straightened her dress. As his fingertips brushed against her back, the atmosphere in the car became hazy again, as if the temperature had risen a few degrees.

"Brother, hurry up..."

Seeing the lights in the courtyard come on, Liu Yifei didn't care about anything else. She struggled free from Zhuang Huai'an's mischievous hands, quickly straightened her clothes, turned around and kissed him on the cheek before opening the car door and fleeing into the yard.

Unconsciously inhaling the lingering fragrance inside the car, Zhuang Huai'an shook his head and chuckled softly.

Chapter 154, 3 years! Do you know how I've survived these past three years? Do you know?!

...

After that night, the two no longer hid their relationship. Kissing, hugging, and lifting each other up became the norm. However, the time was not right, and Zhuang Huai'an could only suppress the throbbing in his heart.

The last day of the National Day holiday.

The filming of "Hearing Girl" officially began at the Beijing Film Academy Auditorium. The ceremony was presided over by Zhang Huijun, the sect leader, and all the elders from various sects were present. The presence of the Holy Son was terrifying.

The female lead is Liu Yifei, her brother is Luo Jin, her father is Xie Yuan, her mother is Jiang Wenli, her best friend is Jiao Junyan, and her music teacher is her mentor Lao Wang, since artists are either bald or have long hair.

The campus scenes were filmed at the Beijing Film Academy, and the rest of the on-screen personnel were all students or teachers from the Beijing Film Academy.

There are a total of 86 key personnel, both in front of and behind the camera, all of whom are graduates of the Beijing Film Academy!

Just look at the cast and crew, and you'll see why Beijing Film Academy dotes on Zhuang Huai'an.

Even when Zhuang Huai'an wanted to film at the National Conservatory of Music, it was Vice Sect Master Xie Xiaojing who arranged it. She also brought along a group of bigwigs from the National Conservatory of Music, since the plot also recognized them, and the promotion of the school could not be taken lightly.

Zhuang Huai'an was quite astute in this regard, promising to include the names of the professors and their respective fields of expertise in the film's credits.

This move pleased Guoyin greatly and allowed him to gain more connections. Even Dean Jin directly sent his prized student, Professor Wu, known as the "Oriental Nightingale," to provide guidance to the group.

I don't know if Lao Jin felt that Liu Yifei's voice did not meet the standard of the National Music Academy and was afraid of giving her negative publicity.

Zhuang Huai'an had two idols when he was in the business: Teacher and Commander Zhang. He always kept their famous quotes in mind, which was the biggest reason why he had a smooth journey since his debut.

Having money alone isn't enough to survive in today's entertainment industry.

Filming in progress

"My disciple, isn't your intention a little too subtle?"

"Teacher, where is it obscene? I'm wearing clothes, aren't I?" Zhuang Huai'an looked at his school uniform, wondering if it was showing anything.

Wang Hongwei was so angry he laughed. Ever since his apprentice's luck turned sour, he had become increasingly unruly, and the flirtatious... lustful look between his brows was practically overflowing!

"Alright, you decide for yourself." Old Wang shook his head and continued his great work as a cameraman. This was an opportunity he had snatched by elbowing many teachers in the photography department.

"All departments, get ready. Filming will begin in 5 minutes."

At Old Wang's command, everyone sprang into action.

Zhuang Huai'an himself took on this role, playing the girl's crush in the movie. How could he let someone else do it for him?

Why don't they just play themselves?

It was indeed a natural performance, so smooth that even Lao Wang was caught off guard, and it was Zhuang Huai'an himself who called "cut".

"Sisi, come and see."

"Here you are."

The two walked behind the monitor, their heads huddled together, watching the replay of the scene they had just witnessed.

"Not bad, it doesn't seem like acting." Zhuang Huai'an nodded in satisfaction.

The little girl made a face at him; it wasn't an act.

"Alright, the campus scenes are finished. Lifang, get everyone to pack up the equipment. Also, book a banquet at the Beijing Hotel. The students have worked hard these past few days, so we should treat them."

"Understood, boss." Zhong Lifang responded and left. Now, the production management team of 91 Company has as many as 50 people, scattered in various film crews. She has to do many of the boss's instructions herself.

"Luo Jin, go tell the students that they all have to come tonight."

"Okay, director, I'll go right away."

"I want to go too," Liu Yifei stood up and pulled Jiao Junyan next to her, "Yanyan, let's go together."

"Okay," Jiao Junyan said, "I still have scenes to film at the beach, so I'll go back and pack my luggage."

"Dear teacher, let me have a cigarette and take a break."

Zhuang Huai'an handed Old Wang a cigarette and lit it for him. "You'll have to coordinate the time well. I reckon this trip will take some effort."

"I know that," Old Wang nodded, then asked, "Have you made arrangements with the local fisheries authorities? We're going out to sea this time, and without any official support, I'm a little nervous."

"The contact has been made; the other party is willing to send a specialized ship to assist."

Currently, there are no civilian rescue organizations like the Blue Sky Rescue Team. To ensure absolute safety, the Beijing Film Academy still steps in, finding students from the local publicity department and negotiating assistance matters.

"That's good."

The master and apprentice smoked a cigarette, and seeing that it was still early, they decided to go to the office to brew a pot of tea.