Chapter 47

Zhang Tielin suddenly appeared at the door, looking at the three flowers of Hui Zhu returning, he chuckled and said, "How about it? I knew it, two people drinking, using alcohol to drown their sorrows. Xiao Yanzi has a good drinking capacity, and Ziwei has something on her mind. It would be strange if she didn't drink."

The two princesses went out, and everyone naturally was worried. Ye Ming and Zhang Tielin followed behind, watching the two princesses cry, laugh, and drink together. Perhaps, this was their last狂欢.

Even the most mature and steady Zhang Tielin did not step in to stop them.

Ye Ming looked at the time and said, "After this relaxation, I hope Ziwei can make some progress and liberate herself."

"Where is the hat for the princess? The hat worn during the sacrifice to heaven, where is it?" The costume designer anxiously searched for the very important hat.

The entire crew glowed with a special luster in the morning light, bustling about to prepare for today's grand scene.

Qiongyao sat to one side, frowning as she carefully watched the monitor. After the first take, she shook her head and said, "No, it's still too formal. It doesn't show Ziwei's gentle exterior and strong interior."

After two takes, Lin Xinru still hadn't met Qiongyao's requirements, and the atmosphere immediately became tense.

Chao Guoli walked over and said bluntly, "Lin Xinru, pay attention to your expression, understand? Your expression must convey your anger, regret, and unwillingness. Don't express it in a formal way. The tears in your eyes must be very obvious, but absolutely don't let them fall."

Ye Ming looked at the dejected Lin Xinru with some concern.

【Name: Lin Xinru, Age: 21, Acting: 300, Fame: 320, Martial Arts: 160, Insight: Four stars, Evaluation: Third-tier actor.】

There were already signs of decline, and a few more times, and the result would be the same as yesterday.

At this moment, Ye Ming walked over and said, "Director Chao, I hope to talk to Ziwei for a moment."

Chao Guoli glanced at Ye Ming and said impatiently, "Two minutes, after two minutes, we start the third take. If we don't pass today, you two know what it means. Pay attention."

Ye Ming said very casually, "Ziwei, this isn't your first time acting. You should have heard from seniors about the concept of enlightenment in our industry. Believe me, the difficulty is only temporary. Once you find that feeling, you can overcome the obstacle."

Lin Xinru's face was pale, and she nodded uncertainly, her eyes seeming vacant.

Ye Ming patted Lin Xinru's shoulder and said, "You need to try harder. I believe in you. You can do it this time. No one understands you better than yourself. Your potential is beyond your imagination."

Forcing herself to smile, Lin Xinru nodded, indicating she would pay attention.

Lin Xinru, full of disappointment, didn't notice that after Ye Ming left, a small jade pendant had appeared on her clothes.

【Unique Jade Pendant, Effective Times: Twice, Each Time: Ten Minutes, Can infinitely enhance an actor's performance to the host's limit, 899, top-tier actor level, almost reaching the level of a film emperor.】

But when Lin Xinru stood in front of the camera again, with Jin Suo and Liu Hong on either side, and a group of extras in the crowd, at that moment, Lin Xinru felt her entire body suddenly become energetic. It was as if the world before her was crystal clear, and even a speck of dust in the air was clearly visible.

Shocked, Lin Xinru was completely stunned, but at that moment, the third take had already begun, and she had no time to figure out what had happened.

It seemed everything was under control.

That expression came naturally, instantly expressed.

At that moment, Qiongyao, who had been sitting by the monitor and had lost all confidence, suddenly brightened and stood up involuntarily.

It was as if the Ziwei in front of her was the little girl from Daming Lake in her story.

That anger, that unwillingness, that frustration from being deceived, the委屈 and injuries from the journey from Jinan, all turned into tears in Ziwei's eyes.

That expression was vivid and lifelike.

He Xiujun said in surprise, "Top-tier actor's performance, A-level. I didn't expect that after a few tries, Lin Xinru would enter a state of enlightenment."

Sun Shupeng didn't want to replace her either, but if Qiongyao was dissatisfied, his words were useless. At this moment, Sun Shupeng nodded in satisfaction and said, "Not bad, this expression speaks volumes. If she can maintain this effect, this take is quite good. Aunt, look."

Qiongyao didn't say anything, raising her hand to stop Sun Shupeng from continuing, but her eyes showed satisfaction.

In the scene, Lin Xinru seemed to have a reserve of energy, bursting with the委屈, pressure, and tears from the past two days.

This scene drained almost all of her energy and spirit, and after it, Lin Xinru was so exhausted she could barely stand.

But when she saw Qiongyao nod in satisfaction, at that moment, Lin Xinru felt that all her efforts were worth it.

Qiongyao nodded and said, "Today's performance was very good, fitting the role of Ziwei. With this, I can return to the island with peace of mind. I will wait for your good news at Ke Garden."

After Qiongyao left, Lin Xinru finally couldn't hold back her tears and cried like a child.

Retrieving the 【Unique Jade Pendant】, indeed, the cracks on it had become two. Ye Ming knew very well that the pendant had only one use left.

With everyone's efforts, the scenes at the film studio were finally completed within the specified time.

In the end, there were a few exterior scenes left, and Director Sun Shupeng decided to shoot them in the suburbs.

One scene involved Emperor Qianlong finding Xiao Yanzi, but they encountered a heavy rain, and Xiao Yanzi and the others had to push the carriage.

However, the weather forecast for the past few days had predicted no rain, and the sky was clear.

But there was no choice; they had to find a way to overcome it. They brought in a water truck and sprayed water outside the camera.

This led to some rather obvious continuity errors. The sky was clear, and the shadows of the trees were clearly visible, but in front of the camera, it was a heavy downpour.

If there was one benefit to playing the emperor, even in disguise, it was that the emperor never had to push a carriage. Therefore, it was Xiao Yanzi, Er Kang, and Yong Qi who pushed the carriage.

The director's requirements were strict. To make the scene of pushing the carriage realistic, three crew members were actually sitting in the carriage.

This made the main actors pushing the carriage look very strained.

So, in the scene, the main actors were seen gritting their teeth and using all their strength to push the carriage. It wasn't just for show; the carriage was genuinely heavy. In addition, the crew member Liu Yuebing had dug a pit over a foot deep in the mud, making the carriage even heavier.

In the first few takes, Xiao Yanzi fell into the mud pit the moment the carriage was pushed out.

But after two takes, the director decided the scene didn't look realistic enough, so he said, "Zhao Wei, when you fall into the pit, your face should be in the water. When you get up, you should drink some water and spit it out. That will be more realistic."

Zhao Wei was stunned and exchanged a look with Fan Bingbing, unsure of what to do.

After all, this was a heavy downpour.

Actors are paid to act, and suffering is inevitable, but the horse wasn't being paid. It hadn't eaten much grass the day before, so it was a bit unfair today.

After being drenched a few times, the horse was confused. It was sunny outside, so why should it suffer?

After a few more takes, the horse couldn't take it anymore and got diarrhea.

So, the water in the pit was actually horse manure water.

The main actors knew this, but the director didn't. He didn't care and insisted on his direction. As a newcomer, Zhao Wei didn't dare to argue.

Fan Bingbing comforted Zhao Wei, "Sister Wei, you have to hold on. The horse manure water, the director really thought of everything."

Zhao Wei almost vomited at the thought, and she threw up the breakfast she had eaten.

She hadn't expected acting to be so hard. Even in "Sisters in Beijing," an urban drama, there were no such scenes.

Ye Ming walked over and handed her a bottle of mineral water, saying, "Bear with it. For the sake of the film, just bear with it. When you act, keep the water in your mouth. There are no lines in this scene, so when you lift your head, just spit the water out."

To be honest, that was all Ye Ming could do to help. This had nothing to do with acting skills; it was about whether you could throw yourself into the role.

The director had his own ideas, and as an actor, especially a newcomer, you just had to follow the director.

Although Ye Ming had a special status in the crew, he couldn't always go against the director.

Zhao Wei squatted on the ground for over a minute, vomiting everything out, then calmed down and stood up, taking the mineral water and saying, "Ye Ming, thank you."