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Chapter 391 Seeking shelter from the rain under the eaves
"3, 2, 1, action!"

Zeng Li wore a white silk robe and a gray silk skirt, and she did not wear any jewelry on her head. Her hair was simply tied up in a bun and hung down, making her look simple and unpretentious.

Kim Seung-woo was also wearing a tattered black and gray raincoat, his hair was a little messy at the temples, and his face was not very clean, completely presenting the appearance of a commoner.

The two were about to meet in the crowd on the street. Jin Chengwu had just nodded to Zeng Li when he heard a "click"!
This made Takeshi Kaneshiro's heart tighten. This scene should have been shot from a distance, without any facial expression. So he began to wonder, was it a mistake in his positioning? Or was his body language wrong?

Zeng Li also looked at Wu Yuchen. This was their first meeting. The camera was shooting Jin Chengwu's back, but her face was visible. It was more likely that she was the one who had a problem.

Just then, Wu Yuchen pointed at a middle-aged woman in red near Zeng Li and Jin Chengwu and demanded, "Who told her to wear such a bright color? Did they deliberately send her to steal the spotlight?"

Zeng Li and Jin Chengwu both breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. It turned out that the problem wasn't with them, but with the extras.

Then Wu Yuchen turned to Yu Feihong and another assistant director beside him and yelled, "What kind of work are you doing? How could you make such a mistake?!"

These issues with extras are basically all handled by the assistant director and others; otherwise, Wu Yuchen would be too busy to manage them all himself.

"Director Wu, it's our fault for not doing a good job!" Another assistant director hurriedly stepped forward to ask the woman in red to step down and let someone else come up.

Yu Feihong also bowed her head and accepted the scolding. She hadn't been scolded in front of so many people in a long time, and she felt her face burning. But a mistake is a mistake.

The opening scene depicts the encounter between the male and female protagonists. At this point, the female assassin, Xi Yu, has undergone plastic surgery and only wants to live a normal life. Jin Chengwu plays a street courier, similar to a deliveryman in ancient times, a completely ordinary person.

Therefore, their makeup and styling were naturally very ordinary, and their clothes were all in light and dark colors, as were the extras around them. But then, a woman in a bright red dress suddenly appeared in the shot, like a splash of red amidst a sea of ​​green. Even though the camera wasn't focused on her, she unconsciously stole the viewer's attention.

Isn't this letting extras steal the spotlight from the main characters? So don't blame Wu Yuchen for getting angry; if these details aren't addressed, it will make the audience very uncomfortable.

Yu Feihong also reflected inwardly, realizing that she had always focused too much energy on Wu Yuchen and the camera, resulting in her neglecting her own job. She resolved to be more grounded and practical from now on.

After a replacement extra was brought in, filming resumed.
"3, 2, 1, action!"

Zeng Li and Jin Chengwu met on the street. Jin Chengwu took the initiative to nod and greet him, and Zeng Li returned a polite smile, indicating that the two were already acquainted.

Although the camera then follows Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zeng Li is not overlooked. Despite her simple attire, she has a fabric stall on the street, and once she enters the stall, the colorful fabrics hanging behind her unconsciously draw the viewer's attention, creating a dual focal point in the scene.

These are all fundamental skills in filming and set design, including the judicious use of color. Although viewers may not be aware of these details, the visual language will work silently. Of course, many TV drama production teams don't pay attention to these things at all, focusing only on the plot.

Having passed Zeng Li's cloth stall, Jin Chengwu slowed his pace and greeted an old lady sitting at the stall in front of him again: "Auntie!"

"Hey." The old woman, dressed in a blue robe, was noticeably more eye-catching than ordinary passersby, indicating that she wasn't just an extra and still had some purpose.

The old lady is also a familiar face; many people should recognize her. She is Li Mingqi, who played Rong Momo and Wang Po in "Water Margin".

This kind-hearted woman was enthusiastic about introducing Zeng Li to potential partners, much like a real-life matchmaker. She also helped to liven up the atmosphere, adding a lot of realism to the scene.

Just then, a flash of light appeared, followed by a clap of thunder. The old woman looked up at the sky and exclaimed, "Oh? Is it going to rain?"

Jin Chengwu stopped in his tracks, raised his eyelids to look up, and then his expression turned to one of smug satisfaction. As soon as he stretched out his hand, a light drizzle began to fall. He immediately turned around and said, "Hey, let me help you collect it!"

The old woman picked up the bedding in her hand, and was about to smile and look up to say thank you, but the next moment her smile froze. She saw that Jiang Asheng, the young man who had just been in front of her, had run back to Zeng Li's stall and was helping her pack up her things, leaving the old woman with a bewildered expression.

The next moment, Wu Yuchen directed the photographer to take a shot from above, with the old lady still in the center of the lens. She had already opened her umbrella and sat down, looking at the male and female protagonists packing their things in the foreground of the shot, with a thoughtful expression on her face.

The camera then shifts from the old woman to the male and female protagonists, using close-up shots to silently show their interaction in the rain. Zeng Li points to the side, and Jin Chengwu understands, as the camera follows the two from close-up to outward.

In the rain, Zeng Li shielded her head with her right hand and gently lifted her skirt with her left, jogging along. The hem of her skirt swayed and rippled, giving her a light and graceful demeanor and sentiment.

Under the eaves of a roadside house, Zeng Li smiled sweetly at Jin Chengwu, expressing her gratitude. At this moment, Zeng Jing was a stark contrast to the earlier drizzle; she now possessed a human touch.

Taking shelter from the rain together by the roadside is a classic scene in movies and TV shows, especially when a man and a woman are under the same roof, it easily creates a romantic atmosphere.

Although Zeng Li is already 30 years old, she doesn't look old at all and is in her prime. Coupled with her simple clothes and soft lighting, a gentle and elegant temperament and a youthful feeling emerge, making her look especially beautiful and charming under the eaves in the rain.

Wu Yuchen also instructed the photographer to shoot this scene repeatedly, wanting to capture Zeng Li, the female lead, at her most beautiful. Although according to the plot, Zeng Li's appearance is now ordinary after plastic surgery, the plot is the plot, and naturally, the female lead had to be filmed looking beautiful!

Just like the female lead in "Scarlet Heart" is an ordinary girl, but could you really choose an ordinary girl to play the role? In particular, the scene of Liu Shishi wearing a red cloak in the snow under the corridor has become a famous scene in the snow.

Takeshi Kaneshiro and Zeng Li are both handsome men and beautiful women, so this scene had to be filmed beautifully enough to capture people's hearts at a glance and leave a deep impression!
A waiter emerged from the shop behind the two men: "This rain isn't going to stop anytime soon. Don't just stand outside, come in and have a cup of tea!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than another clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and in the foreground of the shot, a person wearing a raincoat ran past in the rain, confirming the waiter's words.

Jin Chengwu didn't move, maintaining a one-person distance between himself and Zeng Li. However, he unconsciously leaned his upper body slightly closer to Zeng Li and tentatively said, "Tea, sounds nice..."

Seeing that Zeng Li did not respond, the waiter immediately added, "We just received a new batch of dried fruits and candied fruits from Suzhou and Hangzhou. Why don't you try them?"

Jin Chengwu turned his head slightly and muttered to himself, "Candied fruit, I quite like it too..." This somewhat silly look made Wu Yuchen nod in agreement; this was exactly the kind of honest, clumsy, and dazed feeling he wanted.

Zeng Li didn't respond, but stretched out her fair wrist to look over the eaves. Seeing that the rain had stopped, she smiled and said, "Thank you for today!"

After saying that, Zeng Li ran away. In the shot, Jin Chengwu reluctantly stretched out his hand, his face showing undisguised disappointment. In the lower right corner of the shot, the waiter also stepped out from under the eaves, cursing, "Damn it, if it didn't rain a few more drops, we wouldn't have any business today!"

Wu Yuchen gestured to the second camera position, which was located on the rooftop. The aerial photographer was shooting downwards. Just then, Jin Chengwu also stepped out from under the eaves, looked up at the sky, and his face was directly in front of the camera, complaining in the same way:
"Yeah, would it kill you to let a few more drops of rain fall!"

Using a bird's-eye view from above gives the audience a sense of being God, as if they themselves have become God, watching the waiter and the male protagonist look up at them and complain, which increases the comedic effect and makes the audience smile involuntarily.

After watching the replay, Wu Yuchen couldn't help but smile and nod. Kim Sung-wu's acting was indeed good; the helplessness in his expression and tone came through immediately.

"This scene is over! Ah Wu, you can go get your makeup done. Pear, go change your clothes and get ready for the next scene."

Hearing Wu Yuchen's words, Zeng Li and Jin Chengwu felt somewhat relieved and then went to make their own preparations.

In this street scene, Wu Yuchen will tell the whole story of the development of the relationship between the male and female leads. This is also the most lighthearted and enjoyable part of the whole film.

"3, 2, 1, action!"

In the previous episode, Zeng Li, after being persuaded by Aunt Cai, also took a liking to Jin Chengwu. She wrote a letter and asked Jin Chengwu to deliver it to a butcher. When the butcher saw the broken silver coin and the letter with "three fists" written on it, he chuckled at Jin Chengwu. Jin Chengwu returned the smile, and then all he saw was a fist growing bigger.

Clearly, Zeng Li, the former female assassin, wanted to use this action to test whether Jin Chengwu knew martial arts and whether he was an ordinary person.

The next shot after filming doesn't directly show the character, but rather a steaming, cracked tea egg. This corresponds to the previous shot, implying that the male lead has been punched and is now disfigured.

The camera pans up to show Aunt Cai sitting at her stall, smiling at Zeng Li beside her and saying, "Oh dear, what's the rush?"

"It's going to rain soon!" Zeng Li said, tidying up the fabrics on her stall.

Aunt Cai smiled, stood up, and waved her hand: "Hey, don't panic! I'll chant a spell and send someone over to help you!"

Then, Granny Cai put her hands together and began to chant in a pretentious manner, like a sorceress: "Ah, Namo Amitabha Buddha, Granny Cai, please grant my command! Jiang Asheng, Jiang Asheng, please appear in the rain!"

Zeng Li laughed and said, "What nonsense are you talking about?"

As she turned around, following the direction Granny Cai was pointing, she saw a figure rushing through the rain, pretending to be passing by. Then the figure turned back and said to Zeng Li, "Just passing by, let me help you tidy up?"

Zeng Li's gaze lingered on Jin Chengwu's face, and the camera followed, focusing on his face as well. He had dark circles under his eyes and a large lump on them, making him look somewhat disheveled. However, he didn't seem to care and was busy helping to pack up his things. The concern he showed for her was undiminished, and anyone could sense it.

When they came to take shelter from the rain under the eaves of the teahouse again, the waiter peeked out from between them, looked to the left and right, and asked with a comical expression, "It looks like the rain won't stop anytime soon. Would you two gentlemen like to come in and have some tea?"

With his eyes swollen and puffy, Takeshi Kaneshiro pulled a few coins from his pocket, looking somewhat embarrassed. To avoid further awkwardness, he forced a smile and said, "I just drank a lot of water."

Unlike last time, Zeng Li was not in a hurry to leave this time. Instead, Takeshi Kaneshiro took the initiative to reach out his hand to feel the rain, showing the change in their feelings.

Just then, a bird's nest under the eaves somehow fell to the ground, breaking two of the eggs. Takeshi Kaneshiro picked it up and sighed, "How pitiful, their family is ruined."

This is also a hint and foreshadowing, because Jiang Asheng, played by Takeshi Kaneshiro, is actually Zhang Renfeng, the son of the Grand Secretary who survived but plots revenge. Kaneshiro is being moved by the scene.

Zeng Li already felt guilty and sorry for Takeshi Kaneshiro after he was beaten. Seeing his behavior now touched her even more, and she was stunned.

In the misty rain, they stood silently under the eaves, yet a clear affection was growing between them. The cool color palette and simple clothes, though the camera zoomed out, created a warm and bright ink painting, like clouds and mist, lingering and tender.

"Pass!"

This scene shows that Zeng Li has been moved by Takeshi Kaneshiro.

Wu Yuchen then immediately called out, "Props team, set up the scene. Male and female leads, take a break and prepare for the next scene."

"3, 2, 1, action!"

It was still the same eaves in front of the teahouse in the rain, and it was still the same two people, but the male and female protagonists had changed. This time, they were no longer standing, but sitting down. Zeng Li's clothes were now orange, and Takeshi Kaneshiro was holding a teacup, which he was drinking from.

"Pass!"

"3, 2, 1, action!"

The same scene unfolded as the two sat under the eaves. This time, the space between them was no longer empty; a small tea table sat between them, laden with candied fruit. Zeng Li's clothes now featured a vest and embroidery, making her appear more lively. An oil-paper umbrella lay at her feet, but she made no move to open it, simply enjoying the rain in silence.

During the two days of filming, it rained continuously in front of the teahouse. Wu Yuchen used the same scene of taking shelter from the rain under the eaves to show the gradual development of the relationship between the two. At the same time, he also expressed the changes in Zeng Li's emotions through her clothing and styling.

(End of this chapter)