Huayu, can you be called the best actor if you don’t indulge yourself?

Chapter 628 Summer in Zhenhuan City

Their steps were disordered.

Li Luo and his group strolled through the garden corridors.

Everywhere is shaded by green trees, with artificial hills and strange rocks piled up. The scenery is so beautiful that it is like a painting. The morning sun shines on the elegant landscape of the Jiangnan garden.

Just looking at it makes me feel relaxed and happy.

"it's beautiful!"

Lin Yue slowed her pace and looked around at the scenery before her: "I have been to Lingering Garden and Humble Administrator's Garden. The scenery here is indeed quite similar to the original. Professor Liu Cheng's level is indeed extraordinary."

"How's it going in Tangcheng?"

"It's being leveled."

Li Luo strolled along the corridor.

With the completion of Weicheng and Zhenhuancheng, the construction team did not stop. In addition to continuing to build the basic framework of the film and television base according to the design drawings, the construction of Tangcheng was also in full swing.

Why is a film and television production base considered a money-devouring beast?

Move.

It's hard to stop once you start.

The rising costs of various building materials and labor are one issue.

Keeping these engineering teams here to continue working is also of paramount importance; otherwise, the constant turnover of personnel and teams will incur considerable expenses in terms of food and lodging.

China Construction Third Engineering Bureau, which was responsible for the construction, was more than happy to accept the offer.

People in their line of work would never complain about having too many projects on hand; they'd love to stay here for two or three years straight.

Following discussions at the meeting.

It's not just the Tang City that has already broken ground.

The planned land area is 300 acres, which will include the Xinghuo Amusement Park with attractions such as a live-action theater, escape room, water park, space shuttle, drop tower, pendulum ride, and pirate ship.

And the Song capital, which is similar in size to the Tang capital and covers an area of ​​about 500 acres.

These are the places.

All of this was handed over to China Construction Third Engineering Bureau.

As a result, the number of staff increased rather than decreased, and they were working with great enthusiasm.

This is the initial blueprint for the construction of the Xinghuo Film and Television Base, with Zhenhuan City, Weicheng, Tang City, and Songdu as the four core scenes to meet the shooting needs of most ancient film and television dramas.

In addition, an amusement park is added to enhance the visitor experience.

Inside.

The total planned land area is over 2,000 mu.

The remaining thousand-plus acres will be reserved for future use, to be used to expand facilities such as photography studios if needed.

The movements were large.

However, Xinghuo Films also makes money very quickly.

In addition, the funds for such projects are never paid in full at once, so money is not a burden for Li Luo. He can simply watch the various construction machines roar.

As for the design aspect...

Of course, it's impossible for Liucheng to dominate the entire country.

Industry specializing in surgery.

The other party is only familiar with the architectural styles and figures of the Han, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, so whether it is Tang City, Song Capital or Xinghuo Amusement Park, there is a dedicated design team to take charge.

With each step.

They soon arrived at the film set.

Ahead is a pavilion located beside a small lake, used to film the scene where An Lingrong arrives on a painted boat, which is a full-fledged ensemble scene.

but
"Ok?"

Li Luo stopped in his tracks, looking around in confusion: "Where did everyone go?"

On the spacious waterside pavilion in front.

Various photography equipment, as well as a dazzling array of fruits and beverages, were all laid out.

But there was no one there at all.

The breeze blows.

His words were carried away.

"Bang bang bang."

Before the group could react, a series of loud bangs rang out around them, startling Liu Wan and Zhao Xuejing so much that they trembled.

At the corner, among the flowers, behind the green trees.

Colorful sequins and ribbons sprang out from these places.

In an instant.

It was as if a rainbow rained down.

Immediately afterwards, figures with bright smiles ran out, cheering and surging like a tide to surround Li Luo and his companions, while the confetti cannons in their hands continued to explode.

"The best actor!"

"Brother Luo!!!"

"I'm treating you to dinner tonight!!!"

The cheers that poured in from all directions made Li Luo grin from ear to ear.

Led by Chen Xiao, a group of male staff members excitedly lifted him up and tossed him high into the air amidst the laughter of the beautifully dressed concubines, welcoming a dazzling shower of fireworks.

Such a lively scene.

This made Ouyang Changlin burst into laughter as well.

I'm amazed by Li Luo's magical personal charm; it's as if the crew he leads can always work together as one. This was true of "My Sunshine," and it's also true of "Empresses in the Palace."

Looking at Li Luo, who was gesturing wildly in mid-air, Director Ou couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

The 27-year-old Huabiao Award-winning actor.

When this guy set off for the capital to attend the awards ceremony, he didn't even dare to imagine that, due to the special nature of the award, the selection of the winners was extremely cautious.

Such an age.

They will be recognized with awards.

This definitely represents the official positive attitude towards him.

However, the smile on Ouyang Changlin's face quickly faded, replaced by a worried expression.

This drama.

They were already popular enough!

The male lead has now also won the Huabiao Award for Best Actor.

Next.

They'll probably fight tooth and nail over it.

He squinted his eyes.

Ouyang Changlin quickly began to ponder the matter. Based on the information he had, Jiangsu TV, Hubei TV, Sichuan TV, and Chongqing TV had most likely already secretly joined forces.

No matter how wealthy Hunan TV is, it's impossible for them to fight four opponents alone.

Seeking allies.

It is an inevitable trend.

Although we don't know how the final product will turn out, if we wait until it's all filmed and edited before we start, it will be too late!
During this period, he frequently visited the set of "Empresses in the Palace".

Everything I saw.

They are all visibly outstanding.

The sets, costumes, props, and sets are top-notch, comparable to many commercial blockbusters. The actors' performances are also outstanding, ensuring the final product's quality is excellent.

What you can observe, others can also easily perceive.

On the set of "Empresses in the Palace", he encountered his colleagues from the TV station more than once.

A brief celebration.

It ended quickly amidst laughter.

"Mr. Li."

Ouyang Changlin parted the crowd, smiling as she extended her hand: "Congratulations, congratulations! I knew you would win the award. You also have a great chance at the Golden Rooster and next year's Hundred Flowers Awards!"

"Thank you, Outai."

Holding his hand, Li Luo shook his head repeatedly and said, "I wouldn't dare to dream of that. I'd be perfectly content with just a Huabiao Award!"

"correct!"

"Hurry up and clean it up!"

"Otherwise, not only will you not treat us to a meal, but you'll also have to fine everyone three hundred yuan."

"Hahaha."

The next few words caused a burst of laughter from the crowd, and everyone busied themselves cleaning up the scattered ribbons and scraps of paper, not even missing any trash that had drifted into the water.

The corresponding health management regulations.

These rules must be strictly followed within Xinghuo Film and Television City.

To establish a prestigious reputation in Tonglu, one must pay attention to every detail.

I chatted with Ouyang Changlin for a few minutes.

Li Luo quickly said goodbye and went to the adjacent attic, where the props, makeup room, and rest room of the film crew were located. This was the biggest advantage of filming in a film studio.

No need to endure wind and rain or sleep outdoors.

There are plenty of indoor scenes available.

He sat steadily in front of the makeup mirror, and the makeup artists from the crew swarmed around him.

Wipe your face.

Put on some light makeup.

Neatly tidy up the messy hair.

Then put on the wig that matches today's scene.

very busy.

After cleaning up the trash, the crew members outside began rehearsing their scenes for the upcoming episodes, and the entire production team entered a busy working state.

Although filming has been going on for almost two months, no one dares to let their guard down.

When I have free time.

Luo Ge has no problem joking around and playing around.

It can then enter working mode.

The aura emanating from him is even more powerful than that of veteran director Zheng Xiaolong. Sometimes, just a cold glance from him is enough to make people hold their breath, and no one dares to be sloppy.

After half an hour.

Li Luo emerged from the attic, dressed in a black robe.

Her wide sleeves fluttered in the wind, her jade crown held her hair in place, and she walked with steady, square steps.

He was undeniably dashing and debonair.

His face is as beautiful as jade.

It looks incredibly appealing just from its very first appearance.

"Luo Ge is ready!"

"Empress and concubines, please take your seats. Dancers, get ready quickly. Guards, take your positions. Don't think the camera won't capture you. We'll be filming a long shot first."

As the assistant director's voice rang out.

Cai Shaofen, Chen Zihan, Yan Danchen, Sun Li and others finished their conversation and quickly went to sit down behind their respective low tables.

The costume designer stepped forward and quickly helped them adjust their skirts.

It shouldn't be too neat.

However, it shouldn't be too messy either.

Regardless of how things are in real life, the images that appear on screen must have a certain aesthetic appeal, and this aesthetic appeal is also essential in film and television works.

For example, war movies.

I saw an overwhelming array of charging troops.

Most moviegoers like to curse the director as a complete idiot, shouting that this kind of mass attack is tantamount to suicide.

Film and television works.

It needs to be visually impactful.

It's not impossible to accurately depict the three-on-three attack, but it can only be shown in medium to close-up shots. If the three-on-three attack is filmed in a long shot, it will probably be criticized even more harshly.

We arrived at the main table.

Li Luo also sat down.

Following the approaching costume designer, I compared the details with the photos taken the day before yesterday, trying to ensure there wouldn't be any continuity errors later.

Many scenes cannot be filmed in one day.

Continue filming.

That's the only way to handle it.

"How about it?"

Li Luo flipped through the scripts on the low table and turned to look at Mrs. Niu sitting next to him.

"No problem."

Cai Shaofen smiled and gave an OK sign.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, coupled with the most thorough pre-production preparation she's ever done, she has completely mastered the role of Empress Zhu Yixiu and has delivered an outstanding performance during this period.

"Ah."

He smiled and nodded.

Li Luo looked at the Empress beside him and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

清装
It's really ugly!

As the second runner-up in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, Ada Choi's appearance is absolutely outstanding. I remember that when she played Liu Ruyan in "Hail the Judge", her ancient costume look was stunning.

However, it wasn't very good in the original version of "Empresses in the Palace".

It has little to do with getting older.

To be honest, very few actors could pull off those bright red and green, gaudy qipaos.

This outfit really elevates her looks and presence.

Look around.

Sun Li, who was sitting diagonally opposite, was in the same situation.

She wore only a simple emerald green dress, paired with a silver hairpin inlaid with fake gemstones. Her skin was as white as a tender scallion, and she looked fresh and beautiful, much better than the original character.

People rely on clothes.

It's not just empty talk.

Meeting Li Luo's gaze, Sun Li quickly responded with a smile.

Nod and smile.

After glancing at Wang Xiaochen standing behind him, Li Luo then turned his gaze to Chen Zihan, Yan Danchen, and the others. Everyone whose gaze fell upon him held their breath.

As the momentum was released.

Even Cai Shaofen, who was sitting next to him, became serious.

After three months of working together and filming, everyone has, to some extent, absorbed the spirit and energy of the characters in the play, and in turn, they are also affected by the emotions of the characters.

When facing the emperor played by Li Luo.

People would often kneel, bow, or try every means to please him.

Subtly and gradually.

Psychologically, they have long been in a subordinate position.

Li Luo's portrayal of Xuan Ling was also spot-on. He perfectly captured the character's suspicious, cold-hearted, indifferent yet perceptive, decisive and ruthless nature, and his anger was never expressed through hysterical shouting.

The simple phrase "bestowed upon Bai Ling" sent chills down one's spine.

This was a scene I filmed with Sun Li before.

Although there had been prior communication.

But when Li Luo suddenly slapped her across the face, the crisp sound still made everyone on set tremble. His cold and indifferent gaze made Sun Li's hair stand on end.

Even Zheng Xiaolong hadn't anticipated this.

Li Luo was able to exude such a commanding presence in his first portrayal of an emperor.

Therefore, we are now taking a stance.

Instantly, all the concubines on set got into character.

Shouting.

The staff quickly left the scene.

More than ten concubines sat upright on both sides, along with their maids, servants, guards holding swords and standing guard, and cautious eunuchs. Dozens of people were scattered throughout the large waterside pavilion.

The veranda is in the distance.

The guards can still be seen standing tall and imposing.

On the low table in front of them were various foods and fruits that were in line with the era.

Incense burner, wine pot, low screen, and light gauze hanging on the waterside pavilion.

There are specific rules for everything.

It fully displays the pomp and grandeur of an emperor.

Even though it wasn't the first time she'd seen such a scene, Ouyang Changlin still couldn't help but praise it. Li Luo's words at the start of filming were indeed true; the money was spent on things that were visible.

Such meticulous arrangement and grandeur are something that even the highly anticipated and heavily invested "New Dream of the Red Chamber" could hardly achieve.

"Everyone get ready."

"The actors can relax a bit; after all, you're here to have fun."

"This excludes maids, guards, and eunuchs!"

"Camera ready."

Zheng Xiaolong smiled and nodded at Director Ou, then grabbed a megaphone and shouted loudly at the distant waterside pavilion, "All departments, get ready! Turn on the equipment! Turn on the equipment! Turn on the equipment!"

Due to the need to shoot distant views.

Even if he's the director, he still has to stay far away from the camera's field of view.

The voice fell.

Outside the small lake directly opposite the pavilion, a small boat carrying a photographer slowly approaches, capturing the meticulously arranged scene in a slightly shaky shot, allowing the audience to directly experience the grandeur.

The monitor screen is in the very center.

Li Luo could be vaguely seen waving his hand casually, then raising his glass to sip his drink.

The remaining concubines.

It then comes to life.

"Click~"

"good."

"Let's back up the boat and try another one to see if it'll be better."

"Come."

"The music starts."

"The dancers enter."

As Zheng Xiaolong continued to wave his baton, the entire crew moved into motion like a machine. After the long shots were completed, the main camera was moved to the large waterside pavilion.

The shot at this moment.

Directly facing Li Luo and Cai Shaofen.

The photographer, carrying his equipment, steadily retreated, while the dancer in the red dress gracefully stepped forward.

Camera switch.

Eight dancers twirled and dispersed.

The white long sleeves fluttered in the air like flowing silk, revealing a graceful figure amidst the music of traditional Chinese instruments. The dance moves here are not complicated; they simply showcase the beauty of the body.

Last night, he was still receiving cheers and applause on the Huabiao Awards stage.

This morning, he took a group of concubines to the royal garden to enjoy singing and dancing.

That's the advantage of being an actor.

Filming each movie feels like experiencing a completely different life, with all sorts of fresh and novel feelings.

Under the camera's gaze.

Li Luo chuckled softly, slowly sipping the plain water in his cup, casually reciting his lines while enjoying the gentle breeze fanned by the palace maid standing beside him.

Chen Zihan, Yan Danchen, Li Qin, Sun Li, and others watched the dance with smiles.

However, they focused seven-tenths of their attention on Li Luo, perfectly portraying the subtle feeling that everything revolves around the emperor.

"Tsk."

Ouyang Changlin deftly lit a cigarette for herself and casually handed one to the person next to her: "Li Luo's acting skills are truly impeccable; he perfectly captured this feeling of comfort!"

"It's really good."

Zheng Xiaolong took the cigarette and lit it with satisfaction.

"No need to act."

His wife, Wang Xiaoping, smiled, crossed her legs, and played with her sunglasses, saying, "Anyone who sits there will feel comfortable; if they're not comfortable, they wouldn't be an emperor."

A soft, subtle laugh.

The sound immediately rang behind the monitor.

"wrong."

Holding the filter in his mouth, Zheng Xiaolong squinted and observed the expressions of everyone on the monitor: "Whether you're comfortable or not, just ask Shi Man. She's able to endure the heat and communicate in various accents."

"His expression showed no sign of discomfort."

"It also tests one's skill!"

Ouyang Changlin, Lin Yue, Wang Xiaoping and others sitting behind the monitor all looked at She Shiman who was waiting in the wings. She shrugged her shoulders, pulled open her collar and kept fanning herself with a palm leaf fan.

Looking at her clothes, everyone swallowed hard.

I feel hot even wearing short sleeves.

Moreover, given that these actors are dressed like that, it's obvious they must be sweating profusely underneath.

this time.

Whether in front of the camera or behind the scenes.

Filming night scenes is when they feel most comfortable.

As for the different accents from the south and north.

After realizing what had happened, everyone couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle, including Charmaine Sheh. At the beginning of filming, Alan Choi volunteered to act in Mandarin with everyone.

In this regard.

Zheng Xiaolong, of course, wholeheartedly agreed.

A back-and-forth exchange will surely spark even better ideas.

only.

No sparks were generated.

Instead, it was as if a switch had been flipped to make people laugh.

They could tolerate casual conversations, but when it came to serious acting, watching Cai Shaofen speak extremely broken Mandarin with a serious expression, the actors working with him were all driven to the brink of collapse.

There was no way to continue the performance, and neither could anyone else.

They were all trying so hard not to laugh that their faces turned red.

The laughter never stopped.

This drove Zheng Xiaolong to the brink of collapse, and he quickly told Cai Shaofen to just act in Cantonese. Anyway, everyone had already memorized their lines perfectly, so even if they didn't understand, they would know what she was saying.

Of course, this is also a great test of the actors' acting skills.

"Click~"

They jumped back and forth for over an hour, finally finishing filming the scene while the dancers were drenched in sweat.

Next, An Lingrong, wearing a veil, made a dazzling entrance on a painted boat. With her beautiful singing voice, she successfully won Xuan Ling's favor, much to the surprise of her old acquaintances such as Zhen Huan and Shen Meizhuang.

But before that.

The task is to give the actors a break.

"Crack!"

Zheng Xiaolong immediately called a halt, waving to everyone and saying, "This take is done. Everyone take a 20-minute break. Those who need to touch up their makeup can do so, and those who need to cool off can do so as well."

"Thank you, director."

"Oh my god! It's so hot!!!"

"Do you have any frozen mineral water? Come on, give me a sip right now."

Zheng Xiaolong did want to continue filming, but the actors just couldn't keep going. If they were sweating profusely, the footage wouldn't look good.

In an instant.

The huge waterside pavilion was bustling with activity.

Despite being open on all sides and having winds blowing in from all directions, the worst part was that the winds were hot, and the sweltering heat made them feel like they were in a sauna.

Sitting still won't help.

Everyone needs to be on high alert, with their shoulders held high and their backs ramrod straight.

Even if the filming was interrupted, no one could get up and move around freely, otherwise the makeup artist would have to come and help adjust the costumes.

Instead, it only makes things worse.

They remained in this kneeling position for over an hour.

This little taste.

You'll know once you try it.

As the tension in her body eased, the soreness made Li Qin quickly pound and knead her lower back. She struggled to get up, holding onto a low table with one hand, and hurriedly took the bottled water handed to her by her assistant.

He gulped it down into his mouth.

"Whoo~"

I let out a long, satisfying sigh.

Before she could even feel the coolness of the ice water, the alternating hot and cold temperatures made it even more stuffy. Li Qin didn't even need to put her hand in; she could feel the sweat constantly seeping out of her back.

"Let's go."

Resisting the urge to press the mineral water bottle to her face, she quickly called her assistant to walk towards the nearby attic.

She wasn't the only one who did this.

The actors in the waterside pavilion quickly dispersed to the side pavilions amidst the heatwave, as those were now the only places to find coolness, and there were even electric fans inside.

Although there is only a 20-minute break.

That should be enough to recover.

As the crowd entered the attic, they looked at the actors chattering and rushing towards the electric fan.

slightly hesitant.

Li Qin gestured to her assistant that they didn't need to follow.

She lifted her skirt and walked around the boxes of props piled up, heading straight up the stairs to the second floor, rather than squeezing in with a large group of people to enjoy the fan.

It's better to come upstairs.

Enjoy some peace and coolness by yourself.

Arriving at the spacious second floor, Li Qin stepped through the wooden door into the outer corridor.

Then, with practiced ease, they arrived at a corner that was right in front of the filming location, with wide eaves blocking out the sunlight, making it extremely secluded compared to the area below.

During a break from filming earlier.

She would occasionally hide up there alone to clear her mind.

Although the wind and waves were still warm, it was quite cool at this time.

Look around.

Li Qin quickly pulled open the wide collar of her clothes.

In an instant.

A gentle breeze drifted in through the collar.

The sensation swept over her body with a whooshing, swirling motion, so comfortable that she couldn't help but squint her eyes.

"Deng Deng Deng~"

Just as Li Qin was enjoying the coolness all by herself, the sound of soft footsteps drifted into her ears on the gentle breeze.
(End of this chapter)