When Lin Xuefeng called Lu Xingzhi, Cheng Xi had a vague premonition. When he saw it was him, he was surprised and said: "Brother Lu, it's you! How could there be a large number of famous directors named Lin!"
"Yes, what a coincidence," Lu Xingzhi took the script from Lin Xuefeng, "You play... the male Zhou Mingsheng?"
"Yes. Brother Lu, when did you arrive?"
"I came here yesterday. I saw that you were too busy during this period, so I didn't tell you."
After answering, Lu Xingzhi turned to Tao Shiyan.
Tao Shiyan had seen Lu Xingzhi's whole face while video chatting with Cheng Xi. But because of Cheng Xi's strict blocking, Lu Xingzhi only knew that there was a man on the other end of the video who looked very elegant, but he didn't know who he was.
He often paid attention to domestic news while abroad. Especially after he learned from his parents that Cheng Xi had entered the entertainment industry, he deliberately downloaded a series of software such as Weibo and Dongcheng TV client. If he could see clearly, it would be impossible not to recognize the person he was.
The famous actor Tao Shiyan.
For some reason, he could feel that the actor's attitude toward him was not friendly enough. But the other person was Xiao Xi's friend. If the two of us were tit for tat, it would be difficult for Cheng Xi to be caught in the middle.
He didn't want to embarrass Xiao Xi.
"I've heard about the reputation of Film Emperor Tao for a long time," Lu Xingzhi stretched out his hand politely, "When I saw him today, he certainly lived up to his reputation."
Hearing Cheng Xi call him "Brother Lu" just now, Tao Shiyan's expression became colder and colder, and he touched Lu Xingzhi's hand: "You're welcome, Cheng Xi's friends are my friends."
He said this as if Cheng Xi was some kind of possession of his. Even though Ji Feng didn't know how to speak, Cheng Xi could tell something was wrong and glanced at Tao Shiyan secretly.
Tao Shiyan seemed not to see it and was unmoved.
Having no other choice, Cheng Xi tugged at the corner of his clothes: "Brother."
That's not bad.
Tao Shiyan also didn't want to embarrass Cheng Xi, so he looked friendly on the surface, but in reality he smiled at Lu Xingzhi.
A conversation that made Cheng Xi confused finally ended. There was still a while before the start-up ceremony. Lin Xuefeng personally took Cheng Xi to familiarize himself with the set.
On the way, he asked about the relationship between Cheng Xi and Lu Xingzhi. Since he didn't want to reveal his family background, Cheng Xi fooled him with a few words.
At around two-thirty in the afternoon, the media arrived one after another. At three o'clock, the power-on ceremony officially began.
"Hunting Sun" is Lin Xuefeng's debut film after seven years, and it has received very high media attention. With the addition of Tao Shiyan's joining, Cheng Xi was shocked for the first time, Lin Xuefeng and Tao Shiyan collaborated for the second time, and other gimmicks, various satellite TV and platforms,
Reporters from self-media and print media were crowded on three floors inside and three floors outside. Soon after "Hunting Day" was launched, it became a hot search topic.
After offering incense and paying homage to Mr. Guan, the red cloth on the camera was lifted. After a series of procedures, Lin Xuefeng's assistant received the media present. Lin Xuefeng himself called the protagonist and important supporting actors to the lounge to start the first meeting.
Script reading.
Script reading is when everyone sits together and studies the lines that belong to their own characters. One is to deepen the impression of the lines and prepare for tomorrow's shooting. The other is that if something goes wrong, everyone can give each other ideas and provide advice.
Due to the limited environment on the Yunnan-Myanmar border, conditions for the crew were difficult. Everyone sat on the floor in two rows. Lin Xuefeng pulled up a small bench and sat across from everyone. He glanced at the script and said, "The filming will start from scene 36 tomorrow, which is Zhou Mingsheng's scene.
.Xiao Cheng, you read it first."
Cheng Xi: "..."
what the hell?!
Cheng Xi had never participated in a script reading before, so it was inevitable for him to be the first to be nervous. Tao Shiyan was right next to him, feeling the boy's tense muscles, and stretched out his hand to rub his back twice: "Just read normally, I'll continue."
Cheng Xi relaxed a little and read out three lines from Zhou Mingsheng.
As Tao Shiyan said, he quickly took over the male lead Wei Lin's lines. After reading a few scenes, Lin Xuefeng, Tao Shiyan and Cheng Xi themselves all discovered the problem.
——His lines are not good.
Cheng Xi has not received systematic training, especially since the singer's singing voice is changeable, and the resonance position of different music styles is different, which makes the lines sound fluctuating up and down. Moreover, the emotions in the lines cannot be expressed, and they are very sluggish and unnatural.
Outside of work, Lin Xuefeng is a very easy-going elder. But during filming, he is notoriously strict.
"The line failed," Lin Xuefeng said seriously, "one sentence was not on point."
Cheng Xi was silent for a moment: "I'm sorry, Director Lin, I'll practice harder."
"If you don't understand anything, ask other people in the group, and if you still can't figure it out, come to me."
Cheng Xi said "hmm".
There are only a few people in the company who know Cheng Xi's identity. Due to his family background, no one has ever criticized him in front of so many people like this.
He has a nice face to begin with, so it's impossible to say he wasn't uncomfortable. But Director Lin's scolding was fine, and his line skills were really stupid.
Everything is Tai Cai's fault.
...Damn it, Cheng Xitian is fearless, and he still can’t understand a mere line?!
After rejecting the invitation of several new friends to have dinner together, Cheng Xi clutched the script and gritted his teeth and headed back to the hotel room.
The accommodation was unanimously decided by the crew. The conditions in the small town on the Yunnan-Myanmar border were poor and there were no high-end hotels. The hotel's hygiene was acceptable, but the facilities could only be described as rudimentary.
Cheng Xi has very high requirements for sleeping environment, but this time he said nothing, sat down on the stool, held the script and started thinking about it.
He had done some homework before coming here. In order to figure out the character's emotions, he wrote a biography of Zhou Mingsheng. He knew Zhou Mingsheng very well, but he couldn't express it clearly.
At seven o'clock in the evening, Zhao Xiaotao knocked on the door: "Cheng'er, I heard that you haven't eaten. I'll order takeout for you. What do you want?"
Cheng Xi: "Thank you, I won't eat."
At eight o'clock in the evening, Lu Xingzhi knocked on the door: "Xiao Xi, I brought clean bedding for you to change into."
Cheng Xi: "Thank you, no need."
At nine o'clock in the evening, Tao Shiyan and Tang Yuqing finished talking about old times outside and walked to the hotel together.
They have worked together before and both admire each other's personality and acting skills. They have kept in touch over the years and are one of Tao Shiyan's few close friends in the entertainment industry.
As they walked, Tang Yuqing smacked his lips: "Shi Yan, you have something wrong!"
"No," Tao Shiyan asked, "Why?"
"I see you glance at your phone from time to time, thinking someone is urging you to go back."
Urging him to go back?
Tao Shiyan also thought someone would urge him to go back.
For example, a child who has just been severely criticized.
Lines are something that is easy to say but difficult to say. It takes a lot of time to figure it out by yourself. And the filming starts tomorrow, so obviously there is not much time left for Cheng Xi.
Instead of figuring it out on your own, it's better to find a teacher to guide you.
In this crew, the only one Cheng Xi knew and was proficient in his lines was Tao Shiyan. He always thought that children would call the helpline.
Unexpectedly, it was already nine o'clock, and a message came through my phone every few minutes, but I didn't see the Lion King's profile picture.
Could it be that... he went to find Lin Xuefeng?
It's not a good thing for an actor to enter the director's room late at night, so Tao Shiyan found Lin Xuefeng's WeChat account.
Yan:【Where are you】
Five minutes later, Lin Xuefeng replied: [Director team meeting]
Meetings of the director team usually take a long time, and it seems that the boy is not with Lin Xuefeng.
Is it possible... to go find Lu Xingzhi?
Lu Xingzhi is a directing major and has some knowledge of lines, but he is definitely not proficient in it, let alone experienced.
Tao Shiyan frowned slightly - if you leave the movie star alone and find a trainee director, the child's brain circuit is not right, right?
"Time delay."
At this time, Tang Yuqing interrupted his thoughts, "I see you came with Xiao Cheng yesterday. You two have a good relationship."
"Yeah, we met while filming a variety show."
Tang Yuqing: "I like Xiao Cheng very much——"
Tao Shiyan glanced at him.
"...The energy in him that refuses to admit defeat."
Tang Yuqing paused, "Why did you look at me like that just now? You made me think I stole your wife."
Tao Shiyan sneered: "You may not have a clear understanding of yourself."
Tang Yuqing: "..."
"Okay, okay, I can't take your wife away. I'm a total loser. Then when will Actor Tao find a wife? My brother is waiting for a wedding banquet..."
While talking and laughing, the two entered the hotel.
The hotel has three floors. As the biggest celebrity in "Hunting Sun", the crew gave Tao Shiyan the best room on the third floor. The room is next to Lin Xuefeng. Tang Yuqing is also on the third floor, and Cheng Xi and other important supporting characters are on the second floor.
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When going up the stairs, from a distance, Tao Shiyan saw that the boy's room door was closed, and it seemed that no one was inside, and his face darkened.
The cleaning lady was mopping the floor. He thought of something and asked in a low voice: "Hello, I am from 303. Has anyone come to see me?"
"No."
Tao Shiyan: "...really not?"
"When I wasn't cleaning, I rested on the third floor and didn't hear a single footsteps!"
OK, fine, Tao Shiyan's face became even more serious.
He originally guessed that Cheng Xi was looking for Lu Xingzhi when he couldn't find him, but it seemed he was wrong.
However, when it comes to the difficulty of the lines in "Scorching Sun", the leading actor Wei Lin is first, and the awkward character Zhou Mingsheng is second. Cheng Xi and Lu Xingzhi, who are just non-majors, will definitely not be able to figure it out.
Oh, I don’t believe you didn’t come to see me tonight.
Cheng Xi really didn't understand it. He has practiced for more than three hours now and has changed his singing style, but he still feels that it is almost boring.
He originally planned to ask Tao Shiyan, but when he thought of being alone with Tao Shiyan, he couldn't help but remember the temperature of the man when he clamped his wrist last night.
It's very hot, even so hot that now... my face feels a little hot.
After holding his cheek and hesitating for a long time, Cheng Xi finally decided not to look for him.
So when it was ten o'clock in the evening, Tao Shiyan didn't hear the knock on the door, and nothing happened.
At eleven o'clock in the evening, Lin Xuefeng came back from next door. Tang Yuqing turned off the lights and went to bed after washing, but there was still no knock on the door.
At half past eleven, Cheng Xi felt pain in his tailbone while sitting, so he decided to get up and take a walk.
"Dong dong dong."
There was a knock on the door suddenly.
Tao Shiyan leaned against the door frame, expressionless: "My chest is tight."