Since its launch, the reality show "Eight Directions", co-produced by Chenfei Media and CCTV Variety Channel, has quickly won a large number of viewers with its strong production team, novel and special concepts and distinctive program features.
Ratings are rising steadily.
By the end of March, the show's ratings exceeded 8%, setting a record for the same type of program on a variety show channel and ranking first among domestic variety shows.
Many contestants participating in the show have emerged as a result and attracted attention from all walks of life.
Meng Hu's departure did not cause many waves. Although he performed very well in the challenge, he was not as good as his better-looking competitors and did not attract many fans.
Also leaving at the same time was Lu Chen.
On March 25, Lu Chen left the capital for Ningshan in eastern Zhejiang to attend the opening ceremony of "Swordsman".
Before him, the newly formed crew of "The Swordsman", including director Chen Guozhi, has settled in Ningshan Film and Television City and has fully launched preparations for filming.
Ningshan County is part of Changshan City. Lu Chen's plane took off from the capital and landed on the runway of Changshan Airport after nearly two hours of flight.
When he came to Ningshan this time, Lu Chen was very low-key. He didn't even follow his assistant. He used a hat and glasses to cover his true appearance, and then rushed over alone with a suitcase.
After leaving the terminal, there were already cars waiting outside the airport.
Opening the door of the Mercedes-Benz, Lu Chen immediately saw Filia Chen sitting in the back seat.
Without any unnecessary words, the two hugged each other tightly. As the saying goes, a little separation is better than a wedding. It had been almost a month since they last saw each other, so naturally they missed each other very much.
Although Filia Chen was so passionate that she wanted to rub herself into Lu Chen's body, her assistant and bodyguard were still sitting in the front row, so she could only suppress her passion and not do anything too outrageous.
It's just that her bright eyes were so charming that they were almost dripping with water, and she said softly: "I asked you to come here earlier, but it still takes so long..."
Lu Chen smiled bitterly and said, "I really can't get away from there."
Although Lu Chen did not serve as a judge on "The Legend of Eight Sides", he still participated in the production and filming of the program as a special guest at the strong request of CCTV.
Coupled with the affairs of Chenfei Media, I am also very busy in the capital, and I have been delayed in coming here until now.
During this period, Filia Chen and Lu Xi have been staying in Ningshan. They played for a few days when they first came here. After that, they mainly welcomed the arrival of the crew members, arranged the preparations for the official shooting, etc., and they also had no time to go back.
Beijing.
The big movie "The Swordsman" is about to start shooting from the beginning. It has taken more than a year. According to the plan, the first "Swordsman" will be officially released in the summer. It is about to enter April, and the filming of
Time is already very tight.
Fortunately, the long-term preparation is sufficient, the crew and funds are sufficient, and the director, actors and scripts are all top-notch. I believe that once the filming is in progress, the speed will be very fast.
Considering the difficulty of post-production, Lu Chen has also made preparations to release the film during the National Day instead of being able to release it during the summer. The quality and effect of the film are the most important.
However, whether it is during the summer vacation or the National Day holiday, the two of them will have a lot of work in the next few months. Even if they are reunited after a long separation, they will not have much time to be tender and lingering.
Filia Chen sighed: "We are always busy with work, so we might as well quit the entertainment industry..."
Lu Chen was amused by her negative words: "I have no problem, are you willing to do it?"
To be honest, if Filia Chen is really tired of standing in the spotlight, then he is willing to leave the career that he has worked hard for and accompany her to quit the entertainment industry and live a retired life away from the bustling hustle and bustle.
No matter how important your career is, how can it compare to the lovers around you?
The money that two people have earned will last for several lifetimes, so what kind of life do they want to live?
It's a pity that Filia Chen is absolutely reluctant to let go, especially at this time.
She rolled her eyes at Lu Chen angrily: "Can't I just say it? Really..."
Even if the woman was unreasonable, Lu Chen had no choice but to change the subject: "Are you having fun here? How are my grandpa and grandma?"
Lu Chen's grandfather and grandmother are still alive. The Fang family is considered a big family in Ningshan. Lu Chen has a lot of cousins, aunts, and even more cousins and sisters.
But in the past, Lu Chen's family didn't have much contact with Ningshan. They only visited relatives during holidays.
This time Filia Chen followed Lu Xi to Ningshan and visited Lu Chen's grandparents.
"The two old people are very nice, very kind and kind..."
Filia Chen smiled and said: "They are all in good health. Grandma also gave me a pair of jade bracelets. She asked you when to come over. Let's go and see them together tomorrow?"
Lu Chen nodded: "Well, I have to go back to Binhai for Qingming Festival early next month."
Filia Chen held his hand and said, "I'll go with you."
Lu Chen looked at his girlfriend clinging to him and smiled slightly, saying nothing.
The Mercedes-Benz drove out of the wide and straight Airport Avenue, turned southwest and entered the highway, and soon merged into the speeding traffic.
After half an hour of driving, the car got off the highway and arrived in Ningshan City.
Ningshan is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only the northeast exit. Mountains and rivers account for most of the area. It has a large area of undeveloped virgin forest. Since there is no damage from large-scale industries, the surrounding environment and natural scenery are very good.
Ningshan Film and Television City is located at the foot of Qingning Mountain and is an important part of the Ningshan Scenic Area. The main members of the "Swordsman" crew stayed in the hotel in the film and television city.
This 37-story five-star hotel is considered one of the landmark buildings in Ningshan County. The government has invested heavily. It was originally expected that the film and television city would attract a large number of tourists after its opening, but it backfired.
Therefore, the crew of "The Swordsman" chose to start filming in Ningshan Film and Television City this time. There is no doubt about the importance to Ningshan County. The government also attaches great importance to it and does its best to cooperate with the crew's work.
Even Chen Guozhi called Lu Chen specifically to praise him for choosing a good place.
In other major film and television cities, where can such high standards of treatment be offered?
As soon as Lu Chen got off the car, he saw the long red banner hanging outside the hotel to welcome the crew. It was very eye-catching.
Maybe it was pretentious, but he always felt that this time he came back to Ningshan to shoot "The Swordsman", he didn't feel as friendly and familiar as when he came here before.