Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Astonishing the whole audience
Yixi raised her eyes, a smile still hanging on his lips, making this face look a little different from usual, "I remember you said that he is your idol, to compare to the knowledge of him, I should be inferior to you."
Yixi didn't know exactly what he was trying to say, she just vaguely felt that whether it was last night's insistence on sending her back to the hotel or just now forcing the door to close, his behaviour was permeated with a sense of wrongness.
"Xu Muzhou, what the hell ... are you doing?"
He suddenly pressed the button and the lift doors slowly opened.There were potted plants on the left and right sides, the front was empty, it was too early and there was no one waiting outside.
Yixi: "Huh?"Why are you suddenly willing to open the door again?
"Lai Cheng Lang had an accident only yesterday, and now there must be reporters hiding outside.You go first."After a pause, "Cheer up for the shoot, I'll come to see you."
Yixi was confused by his thoughtless actions, nodding hesitantly, she went out in a daze.Xu Muzu stood in place staring at her back, his brows slightly knitted, the corners of his mouth pursed, not knowing what he was thinking.
Assistant sighed, "Xu brother not me to say you, you can't do this, this can't win back the girl's heart ..."
A look across, very calm nothing fire, but the assistant lowered his head and touched his nose, will spit into a slander.
Originally is, jealous but also not allowed to say, just now if more delay a moment, Yixi certainly see out.It is to let her see out ah, otherwise how to know your heart, how to turn the situation?
It's a real pain in the arse.
Yin Ru has no filming duties today, so she didn't even change her costume, wrapped in a beige coat and sat in the dressing room to play with her mobile phone.She looked relaxed, but in fact her attention wasn't on her mobile phone at all. When the stylist's voice said "done", she raised her head.
Yixi had already changed her clothes, her posture was elegant, and she smiled back at her, "Sister Yinru."
Yinru nodded, "Quite pretty, really like an ancient lady.If I didn't know, I would have thought that you were not playing a concubine, but a crown princess."
This sounded like a compliment, but on second thought it was not right, the people present had all been mixing with the theatre crew for many years and quickly comprehended Yin Ru's implication.Yes, Yixi looked too dignified, and any makeup that was flattering was only superficial, if she couldn't really show the essence and personality of Liu Ji, this character would become the downfall of the entire film.
In fact, based on her appearance alone, the gorgeous Yin Ru is more suitable for the role than Yixi, and I'm afraid that she herself wants to play the role more.Although Yin Ru's Princess Xing'an has more scenes than Liu Ji, the setting is nowhere near as colourful as Liu Ji's, not to mention how much attention and space she draws playing opposite Lai Cheng Lang.
Yixi acted as if she didn't understand, ''Since the make-up is done, how about we go watch Film Director Ri filming?I haven't seen him live yet, so I want to grow up."
These words spoke to the hearts of many, so in one shot, everyone packed up their things and flocked to the filming location.Work had already begun there, and Yixi found an unobtrusive spot and watched from afar.
Qin Weidong is one of the representatives of China's "Fifth Generation of Directors", and in the 1990s he made a number of classic films, including Years and Years, Woman of Liangshan Prefecture, and Like Shadows Following, which is said to be the peak of his career.Nowadays, although the standard is generally considered to be declining, he is still one of China's most influential directors in the world anyway.
Unlike most directors, who prefer to use established actors and actresses in order to guarantee box office, Qin Weidong is very fond of casting newcomers, and has a unique eye for selecting actresses, having produced several international film queens, which the media have dubbed "Qin's Girls", as they were discovered by him.
However, "Raiding the Palace" is an obvious exception, the play from the main hero and heroine to the male and female two are all familiar faces, filtered down, can be called "Qin girl" is actually not much of a role in the female third.Based on this title alone, the attention she will receive will not be small, far more than the treatment of a normal female third.
Therefore, it was normal to be watched, and it was also normal to be jealous.Yixi had a smile on her lips and a pleasant expression, as if there were no gazes behind her that were secretly sizing her up.She has never been afraid of becoming the centre of attention, whether she is suspected or despised, the only thing that can dissolve them is strength.
The scene that was shot first was the Prince played by Li Chenglang and the King of Qi played by Gong Wenfei finally deciding to form an alliance after many trials and tribulations in front of them, the content wasn't too long, coupled with the fact that both of them were in good condition, the scene was shot very quickly.The following filming is in the same scene, and everyone doesn't have to run around.Gong Wenfei mission completed, ran to the monitor to watch the replay, Lai Chenglang is still sitting in place, the assistant took water over, he drank two mouthfuls without saying anything, a face of uninviting.
"Teacher Lai looks a little gloomy ah, and his usual is not at all like."The co-ordinator, who was a girl, whispered to the field reporter next to him.
"I think it's to keep his emotions in check, he was like this when he was filming in Beijing before, I almost thought he had a bad temper.Alas, the character of the Crown Prince is too tragic, I guess he'll be gloomy for a few months."Touching Yixi in front of him, "It's your turn below, don't be nervous, I'll cheer you on."
Yixi pretends to be serious and nods, "I'll try not to be nervous."
She didn't need to be reminded by others to find out that there were obviously more onlookers on the scene than just a few moments ago, and as soon as they met her gaze, they made all kinds of gestures, all of them seemed to be rushing towards her as the new Qin girl.Yixi didn't know if she should be happy that she was so attractive, or if she should lament the fact that so many people wanted to see her laugh.
Director Qin called Yi Xi over and personally told her about the scene, then the assistant director urged, "Remember the key points, this scene is emotionally complicated, it's okay to start over a few times, but make sure you do your best.Don't waste the film."
The break time had already passed, the staff took their positions, and Ri Cheng Lang also came out of his fake sleep.Yixi used her afterglow to see Xu Muzhou, who stood beside the co-ordinator with soft, darkly encouraging eyes, reminding her of when she had first appeared on stage in a play and he had looked at her in the same way.
The scene marker board was struck down, all the murmurs disappeared, and everyone's eyes were focussed on the same place.
Inside the empty hall, the Crown Prince was lazily reclining behind the desk table in his jade crown and Xuan clothes.He had just reached an alliance with his half-brothers, donating their former enmity and seeking the throne together, but in the previous twenty years, they had always viewed each other as mortal enemies.
Even his birth mother, the late late Empress, died because of his mother.
His right hand slowly clenched tightly, and blood spilled out from his fingers, sliding down his wrist, crimson in colour.But he still had a smile on his face, the raised corners of his lips, his mocking eyes were permeated with unspeakable sadness, as if he was laughing at himself, when he knelt in front of his mother's spirit and swore that he would avenge her death, but now, in order to protect himself, he had to co-operate with his enemy.
How absurd.
"Cinema Emperor Lai was stimulated by yesterday's news, right, this acting, it's unbelievable!"The co-ordinator touched his arm, "I'm getting goosebumps.What do you think, Teacher Yin?"
Yin Ru smiled, "Yes, Teacher Lai acted really well.It was really great."
The more wonderful and tense Lai Cheng Lang's performance was, the more pressure the actor acting opposite him would feel, and even if he completed his task as required, the scene would be out of balance and out of place with each other because he didn't catch the feelings he handed over.
As a newcomer acting for the first time, failure is simply inevitable.
In the scene, a brocade-clothed beauty slowly stepped out, her silk shoes stepping on the scarlet carpet, and her aquamarine train curving three feet.The camera didn't capture her face at first, only her slender figure could be seen, as well as the steps that were so delicate that they seemed to be dancing.It was very simple, but it was a style of its own.
She walked over to the Crown Prince, and instead of bowing in worship, she pulled over his injured hand and broke it open one finger at a time.The wine cup in his palm had been crushed, the porcelain shards stuck into the flesh, the blood flowing looked very scary.She pinched the largest piece of broken porcelain and gently pulled it out.
The Prince finally opened his eyes, his black pupils brimming with coldness, as if the next moment he would be furious at this trespassing woman.And across from him, the beauty sat elegantly on her knees, her long black hair and fair skin, her side as chaste and quiet as a virgin.
She was not affected by the prince's emotions, continued her own business, all the porcelain tiles were cleaned up, she cupped his hand in her palm, lowered her head and kissed it.
Red lips against the palm, with infinite lingering affection, gently sucked.But a few moments, her demeanour was actually different from just now, there was a flow of lustful colours sliding across the corners of her eyes and eyebrows, like a plain brush painting suddenly coloured and edged, and from then on all the miles of the river and mountains were all paper and gold.
Crown Prince's face of indifference disappeared, raised the left hand without injury, fell to the top of her head.He stroked her like a beloved pet, and she bent down supplely to bear his pity.When his hand left, she finally raised her head, and for the first time, her beautiful face was unreservedly exposed to the public.
Eyes as deep as the night sky, vaguely visible light flickering, that is the stars in the night sky, dotted in the distant sky, need to seek to see.Eyelashes lightly trembling, red lips slightly open, like the most seductive invitation.There was still fresh blood on it, it was his blood, just like that, it was dyed on her lips, the red colour was so eye-catching, against the white skin, it was simply thrilling.
He, too, was captivated by such charm, cupping her cheek in his left hand and pressing his thumb gently up.The plump lips sunk down a little, blood stained the end of his finger, she looked down and suddenly stuck out her tongue and licked it.The tip of the tongue is soft and dexterous, a slide, leaving only a moistened sensation.She pursed her lips and smiled lightly, like a demon that had just tasted a sacrifice.
The crowd was shocked to realise that the previous chaste and quiet serenity was all an illusion, and that the current world-turning enchantress was the real thing.
She gazed at the crown prince, voice soft and charming, "artefacts are not good, your highness destroyed is.But if your blood stained, but let them overly valuable, in turn gave them face."
Movie lines are always double entendre, here it seems to be discussing the broken wine cups, but in reality, it is Liu Ji comforting the Prince, don't hold a grudge because of the cooperation with the King of Qi.
The Crown Prince looks despondent and still a little confused, "Destroy?Can I still destroy them?"
Liu Ji smiled sweetly, "Of course.As long as it is something you do not want to see, it should not exist in this world."
"Ka-"
Director Qin Weidong's mid-air shout echoed across the set, and everyone then came back to their senses that they had just been watching someone act, and had not really dreamt back to a thousand years, nor had they seen the peerless beauty that had been repeatedly eulogised in the ancient poems.
Everyone's faces were stunned, looking at Yixi unable to say a word.Those present were not amateurs, the acting skills she had just displayed had long since far exceeded the level of a newcomer, and even under an aura as strong as that of Movie Director Li, she had steadily caught it, and even made a rather stunning feedback.
That sultry to the bone strength, I also want to be her blood sucking!
But the director shouted card ... card is good, this is normal, Qin guide is famously demanding, if she passes one line, it is also too scary!
"The prince's sleeve swept the wine glass, props go up to get it.Attention all departments, let's start over."Looking to Yixi, "You did well just now, keep that up."
Yixi nods, "I will."
The crowd is dumbfounded.Listening to this, if Lai Chenglang's sleeve hadn't gone wrong, the one just now would have really passed?
Yin Ru's body had long since frozen, her face filled with disbelief.She looked at the radiant girl in the distance and suddenly felt that she had never seen her clearly before.After knowing her for most of the year, she had at most treated her as an emotional rival, but since when could she also make herself feel threatened in her career?
She was just an inexperienced little girl, how could she act to such an extent!
Inside the grand hall, Yixi was about to exit with her skirt in hand when Ri Chenglang called out to her.Looking at the palm that was made to be in a bloodied state again, he smiled, "That action just now, did you think of it yourself?"
In this scene just now, only the lines were written on the script, there were no other hints, and when discussing the action before, it was only decided that Liu Ji would clean up the debris for the Crown Prince, and the fact that she would kiss the palm did make him a little surprised.Fortunately, after years of experience in filming, he quickly reacted accordingly, and with a few actions behind him, the scene will be more effective.
Yixi was a little bit weak, ''I thought of it on the spot and didn't communicate with you in advance, I'm sorry.Can En... still act like this later?"
Ri Chenglang recalled the moment he was kissed on, although the porcelain tiles did the treatment, but he was too deep into the scene with slightly too much force, resulting in his hand really being injured, so when she sucked the blood, she also touched his real wound.It was tingly and slightly painful, and the sensation made him uncomfortable, but it was work, and besides, she was looking at him with nervous anticipation.
Retracting his hand, he faintly instructed, "Move a little more gently, the picture will come out better."
Yixi smiled brightly, "I know, thank you Teacher Lai!"