The target of the visit was, of course, his girlfriend Chen Fei'er, who was filming CCTV's long-running historical TV series "The Song of the Great Age" on the Mongolian prairie. She had been there for several days and it was said that the conditions were quite difficult.
"The Great Song" is CCTV's 2017 drama. It has a huge investment and a strong cast. The shooting period is naturally very long, and most of the shots are shot in real scenes.
This is a feature that has remained unchanged for decades when CCTV has been filming major dramas. Big scenes and big pictures, especially those involving military wars, require human resources that would stun even Hollywood.
It is very normal for an important role like that played by Filia Chen to go to the Mongolian prairie or the Gobi Desert for dozens of days to shoot.
After arriving in Wumeng City, the capital of Mongolia, Lu Chen and Zhang Xiaofang left the airport, got the off-road vehicle that the Beijing studio had arranged to rent in advance, and then drove to the filming location more than 700 kilometers away.
Mongolia Province, with a total area of more than 2.7 million square kilometers, is the largest province in China. At the beginning of the last century, Outer Mongolia was separated from Outer Mongolia and returned to the embrace of the motherland in the 1970s.
After leaving Wumeng City, the surrounding terrain quickly opened up. The rolling hills and green grasslands became the most important scenery along the way. By the time we drove more than 300 kilometers along the highway and arrived at Bato City, it was already dark.
The two stayed in Bato City for one night, filled up the off-road vehicle with enough gas, and continued heading northwest.
After leaving Bator City, we entered the vast Mongolian prairie. There are basically no formal roads here. Without the guidance of a satellite navigation system, it is very easy to get lost and find your way back.
But driving a powerful off-road vehicle on the prairie is definitely a kind of enjoyment. Opening the roof of the vehicle, bathing in the sun and wind, running freely and freely, makes people's mood fly with the dandelions.
This was the first time Lu Chen came to Mongolia. On the way, he changed places with Zhang Xiaofang and drove by himself, enjoying the feeling of being far away.
They set off from Bato City at 8 o'clock in the morning, and by 2 o'clock in the afternoon, they found Shuiquanwei where the filming crew of CCTV's "The Great Song of the Age" was located.
Shuiquanwei is a large local Mongolian settlement, located on the bank of Xiaojing Lake, with a population of tens of thousands.
The Mongolian people have lived a nomadic life for generations, "living by water and grass". However, in modern times, with the continuous growth of population and the development of animal husbandry, the contradiction between survival and environment has become increasingly prominent. In order to protect the ecology of the prairie, many people have
The Mongols began to live a settled life.
Shuiquanwei is such a settlement, which is equivalent to a prairie town. It is a local tourist attraction. Due to its relatively good conditions and facilities, it became the location for the filming crew of CCTV's "The Great Song of the Age".
From a long distance away, Lu Chen saw Aobao standing on a high slope and the colorful flags fluttering in the wind.
Aobao is a road sign on the grassland and a place where herdsmen offer sacrifices. It tells Lu Chen that he has traveled thousands of kilometers from south to north and finally arrived at his destination.
Shuiquanwei covers a large area. The center here is composed of large buildings and bungalows with white walls and blue tiles. Then there are many beautiful yurts scattered around the town on the surrounding grasslands. You can see scattered cattle and sheep everywhere.
In the distance is the sparkling Xiaojing Lake. A group of horses are eating grass and chasing and playing by the lake. The scenery is really picturesque and beautiful.
By asking local folks, Lu Chen easily found where the film crew was stationed.
It was an independent compound, and there was a tool truck parked right at the door with the words "The Film Crew of "The Greatest Song" spray-painted on the body. I must have found the right place.
There were staff staying behind in the compound. When Lu Chen went in to inquire, the other party recognized him at a glance.
"Are you Lu Chen?"
The staff member of the CCTV crew was very surprised: "Why are you here? Are you here to film with our crew? I didn't even receive a notice!"
Lu Chen is not included in the cast list of "The Greatest Show", but for a drama with a strong cast like this, it is normal to temporarily add or remove an actor, and it is not something to make a fuss about.
Lu Chen smiled and said, "I'm here to visit the class."
Visiting class?
The staff member was immediately speechless.
It's normal for actors and actresses to be filming abroad, and it's normal for friends from the industry to come and visit the show, but this is in the heart of the Mongolian prairie, hundreds of miles away from the nearest city.
This crew member has a lot of experience in the industry. I have never seen anyone like Lu Chen.
He suddenly woke up: "Are you here to see Filia Chen?"
Isn't Filia Chen Lu Chen's girlfriend? The relationship between the two is really good!
The staff member sighed and envyed at the same time, and said: "Ms. Chen and the crew are filming at the hunting ground. It is estimated that they will not be able to come back for the next two days. It is more than 100 kilometers away from Shuiquanwei."
Lu Chen replied without hesitation: "Then I will drive there by myself. It will be more than 100 kilometers very fast."
I have traveled several thousand kilometers, but there is still a gap of more than a hundred kilometers.
The staff member smiled and asked: "Did you come here without notifying Miss Chen?"
Lu Chen nodded a little sheepishly.
This time he came to visit the class without notifying Filia Chen in advance. The purpose was to give her a surprise.
While they were in Xiangjiang, the two talked on the phone every day. He knew that Filia Chen had a hard time filming, but he almost got into a scandal. Although it was just a misunderstanding and it was resolved, he still felt a little bit regretful in his heart.
So before the filming of "A Chinese Ghost Story" officially started, Lu Chen rushed over to visit the cast.
It is difficult for lovers in the entertainment industry to stay together for a long time. To keep the relationship from fading, it requires careful maintenance by both parties. Although the relationship between the two has always been very good, it does not mean that they do not need to be carefully cared for.
Indeed it is!
The other party slapped his thigh: "I knew it was like this, it's so romantic!"
"Then why don't I go with you and give you something to prevent you from taking the wrong path."
Lu Chen was surprised: "Then it won't delay your business?"
The staff member smiled and said: "It's okay, there are others stationed inside, I just need to explain."
Lu Chen was grateful: "Thank you so much!"
"You are welcome"
The other party waved his hand and said with a smile: "Just give me a signed photo. My sister is your fan!"
Lu Chenxiao: "You tell me your sister's address later, and I'll ask the studio in Beijing to send you a signed limited edition album."
"Very good!"
So under the guidance of this crew member, Lu Chen and the two drove to the hunting ground a hundred kilometers away again.
Running all the way, just to meet the one I love——
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