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Chapter 99 You called me Xiaoyan before, and I ignored you. What should you call me now?
A few days before arriving at "The Emperor of Han Wu", Yan Li's role was mainly based on Huo Qubing's personal role.

On the one hand, he needed to find his role state, and on the other hand, the male lead Chen Baoguo had too many schedules, and then there was the group drama, all of which needed to be coordinated.

So Yan Li first filmed some of Huo Qubing's personal scenes, and finally cooperated with Chen Baoguo to film the two people's scenes and the group scenes.

This large-scale historical production with dozens of episodes, the specific shooting and progress of all aspects are much more complicated than Yan Li had imagined before.

He originally thought that after finishing filming in Hengdian, he would go directly to the grassland to film, and then the filming would be completed.

Now it seems that the scenes in the grassland may not be able to fit in with his schedule so smoothly. Maybe Yan Li will finish filming in Hengdian, then leave the crew for a while, and wait for part of the crew to move to the grassland before reporting to the grassland.

The original estimate was that two months of schedule would be required, but the crew of "The Emperor of Han Wu" did not guarantee that the two months of schedule would be continuous.

No wonder they have to recruit new people. The schedule is two months, and there may be a break in the middle. Adding the prior preparation, it will take almost half a year.

Those young stars who are famous and have no shortage of roles to play may not be interested in such supporting roles or have the time for them.

Yan Li felt like he was on a pirate ship, but he had already taken the photos and couldn't run away.

Moreover, for Yan Li, shooting a segment, stopping for a segment, and then shooting another segment actually makes it more convenient for him to do other things. It just requires two more trips.

In addition to filming on a daily basis, Yan Li is also carefully observing the operations of the crew of "The Emperor of Han Wu".

To be honest, he has experience in filming and distribution, but behind-the-scenes production and filming and arranging the crew are another matter.

Catching up with such a large production as "The Emperor of Han Wu", the behind-the-scenes team cooperated well and professionally. It was a good opportunity for him to learn from them so that he could take the lead in organizing projects in the future and have a clear goal.

So, the crew members of "The Emperor Wu of Han" made a very strange discovery.

Yan Li is obviously an actor, but he doesn't like to be with other actors during his break. Instead, he hangs out with these people.

He gave away the Yuxi in his hand for free and asked all kinds of questions.

When someone asked him about this, Yan Li replied that being an actor is not an easy profession, so he wanted to keep a backup plan. If he couldn't make it as an actor one day, he could work behind the scenes.

As the leading actor, Yan Li has a special status, and the crew members will give him some face. He is also good at socializing and generous, so he quickly became friends with many people.

In particular, Yan Li took the initiative to invite several capable stage managers, photographers, sound engineers, and artists out for drinks and fun.

In less than a week, many people followed Yan Li and called him Brother Li.

"Something's wrong, something's definitely wrong."

There are smart people in the crew. For example, another assistant director, Han Xiaojun, saw Yan Li acting so abnormally, so he started to find Li Xing, who was familiar with Yan Li, to inquire about the situation.

"Xiao Yan, this guy is a good guy. He told me that he would consider going behind the scenes. It's human nature."

It’s so hard to make a name for yourself as an actor!

There are hundreds of graduates from major art schools every year, and countless people who switch careers from outside the circle to enter the entertainment industry and perform as extras in order to make a name for themselves.

But how many newcomers can become popular or even just have a small reputation throughout the year?

In order to make a living, most young actors will change their careers or choose to work behind the scenes. Everyone has long been accustomed to this situation.

Han Xiaojun didn't think it was that simple.

Yan Li has good conditions and has also participated in "The Emperor Wu of Han". His career development is quite good and he has a promising future.

Moreover, judging from Yan Li's generosity and self-confidence, he suspected that the rich second generation was here to experience life. How could he be frustrated and forced to become a small behind-the-scenes actor? Was there any need for him to rush to find another way out?
"I'm quite interested in this guy, could you help introduce him to me?"

Han Xiaojun's mind raced, and he proposed to take the initiative to get to know Yan Li.

Li Xing couldn't help but narrow his eyes when he heard this. He knew Han Xiaojun. He had worked with Director Hu Mei for a longer time than he did, and was more respected.

As an assistant director, he usually assists the director on site and coordinates various departments. To put it bluntly, he is an assistant deputy.

In addition to the above tasks, Han Xiaojun also served as part of the executive director's work, and from time to time was independently responsible for the shooting of some less important scenes.

Originally, Li Xing was only slightly curious about Yan Li's behavior and didn't take it too seriously, but Han Xiaojun's action immediately woke Li Xing up.

Although he was not sure about Yan Li's situation, he knew Yan Li first and got the upper hand. Any benefits he got would be given to Han Xiaojun for free.

So, Li Xing found an excuse and dealt with the matter.

But Han Xiaojun is not a pushover either. It would be better if Li Xing could act as a matchmaker, but there is still a way to get to know Yan Li without his help.

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Qin Palace, Side Hall
Today's film is about the Prince of Huainan and his sons plotting a rebellion. Emperor Wu of Han is on an inspection tour and is afraid of being taken advantage of by the rebels, so he sends Huo Qubing to convey his imperial edict and reprimand other minor matters to deceive the other party.

The King of Huainan and his son had something to hide. When they heard the angel was coming, they secretly prepared an ambush, intending to strike first if something went wrong.

Unexpectedly, the person sent by Emperor Wu of Han was Huo Qubing, a close minister to him. The father and son were impressed by Huo's aura and deceived by the contents of the imperial edict. They dared not act rashly and waited patiently for the reprimand.

This play also deliberately reflects Huo Qubing's courage and loyalty.

Knowing that the King of Huainan and his son were committing crimes, he dared to enter the enemy camp alone and criticized them by pointing at their noses. He is truly a young hero.

The crew started filming.

Huo Qubing, played by Yan Li, still has his hair long and tied up in a crown. He wears armor and a bright red cloak. He holds the imperial edict in his left hand and a sword in his right hand. Two Yulin soldiers follow behind him, and he walks through the hall with the gait of a dragon and a tiger.

As soon as he entered the door, Huo Qubing noticed something was wrong. He turned his head slightly, then continued to walk forward calmly. When he reached the center of the hall, he looked at the King of Huainan majestically, his voice clear and powerful.

"Empress Huo Qubing has been sent by the Emperor to question the King. King Liu An of Huainan, receive the order."

The King of Huainan did not dare to be negligent, put down his scepter, sat down and stood respectfully.

Huo Qubing held the imperial edict in both hands and walked to the top seat. He turned around and stood with an upright posture, a cold look in his eyes, and his voice rose again.

"Imperial decree!"

The King of Huainan knelt down to receive the order. Huo Qubing did not speak in a hurry. Instead, he looked around and asked loudly.

"Is Crown Prince Liu Qian here?"

The King of Huainan paused for a moment and remained silent. Huo Qubing's eyes were sharp as a knife, his voice as sharp as stone, and he raised his voice and asked again,

"King of Huainan, is Crown Prince Liu Qian here?"

Feeling the pressure, Prince Huainanzi flashed out from behind the ambush screen and knelt down to answer.

"Your servant Liu Qian is here."

Huo Qubing nodded in satisfaction, unfolded the imperial edict, and reprimanded the King of Huainan and his son, demanding that they not prevent local people and servants from going to Chang'an to join the army.

The King of Huainan and his son then understood why the angel had come to their house, and they were both frightened and relieved.

"King Huainan, please stand up."

Huo Qubing asked him to stand up. The King of Huainan was helped up by his son. He was filled with emotions and looked at the young talent in front of him and asked.

"Are you Huo Qubing?"

Huo Qubing said calmly, "That's right."

The King of Huainan recalled his previous performance. He had the audacity to come to the Huainan Palace with two followers and reprimand them. His aura was so strong and his spirit so vigorous that he could not help but sigh in admiration at Huo Qubing. "Your eyes are truly like torches, invaluable beyond words."

Huo Qubing was not happy with the praise, but responded politely, then calmly left with his entourage.

...

"Okay, passed."

Yan Li, who had been well prepared after joining the crew for several days, had a better grasp of the character of Huo Qubing as the filming went on. He was brave, courageous, and youthful.

In the words of screenwriter Jiang Qitao, who has seen his performance, he is "vigorous and unstoppable."

When actors are filming, the main thing is to get the character's state right and avoid basic mistakes such as bloopers and forgetting lines. Then the filming will be smooth and fast.

Since Yan Li joined the crew, there was one time when he did not finish work on time, and the main reason was due to the opponent actor.

After finishing this scene, Yan Li had another scene in the evening, but he was not in a hurry.

Just as I was about to find two crew members to chat, Han Xiaojun came over.

"Teacher Yan, your performance just now was very good."

"I don't deserve to be the teacher."

Yan Li said politely. He was not surprised that Han Xiaojun came to see him. A few days ago, the system had informed him that this person was quite curious about him.

Even Yan Li was a little surprised that Han Xiaojun had waited so long before coming over to talk to him.

But thinking about today's filming, the originally scheduled executive director suddenly had something to do and was absent, so Han Xiaojun was put in charge. I guess he has been looking for such opportunities these days to elevate his status and demonstrate his value.

The weight of making friends with an ordinary assistant director and an assistant director who just directed you in a movie is different.

Yan Li was not disgusted by this little thought, but rather appreciated it.

It is a good thing to be ambitious. People who want to get promoted are very motivated and will rush forward when they see the prospects.

On the contrary, even though Li Xing realized that something was wrong, he still put on airs and was hesitant in trying to get close to Yan Li, which actually made him lose points in Yan Li's eyes.

However, Li Xing also has something to rely on, that is, he is young and capable.

Apart from his good eyesight, Han Xiaojun's specific ability level is somewhat average. If he did not have more experience, he might not be able to climb ahead of Li Xing.

But Han Xiaojun was lucky. Yan Li had no one under his command now, so he was not so picky. If the person was okay, Yan Li was willing to give him a chance.

A man has feelings, a concubine has intentions!

Yan Li treated Han Xiaojun to a meal and briefly introduced himself. The deputy director of "The Emperor Wu of Han" had already started calling him Brother Li.

Although he is much older than Yan Li, the term "brother" does not refer to seniority, but rather "big brother".

As I said before, the current entertainment industry actually has a strong underworld atmosphere.

It is difficult for an actor to make a name for himself, and it is even more difficult for behind-the-scenes staff to make a name for themselves. If you want to get ahead, one of the shortcuts is to pay homage to the big brother and get his appreciation and support.

Therefore, at this stage, and even for many years to come, many film and television company bosses will have the so-called "big brother temperament", with high status and prestige, strong influence and appeal, and a group of people following them to make a living.

However, Yan Li was not very interested in this. He was doing business, not mixing in society.

It's okay to call someone younger and closer to him "brother", but he really can't stand someone like Han Xiaojun who is older and not very familiar with him.

"Just call me Mr. Yan in private. I don't want to be too public. Just call me by my name on the set."

...

When Yan Li returned to the crew, he saw Li Xing looking at him with resentful eyes, like an abandoned woman.

Yan Li felt a little nauseous: "Brother Li, can you please act a little more normal?"

However, there are reasons for his mistakes. After being stimulated by Han Xiaojun, Li Xing, who was originally hesitant and hesitant, finally made up his mind. His attitude towards Yan Li was much warmer than before, and there was also a bit of flattery and respect.

From then on, Yan Li never heard Li Xing call him "Xiao Yan" again.

At first it was just a vague name, but later when Li Xing heard Han Xiaojun and Yan Li talking privately, he also started calling him Mr. Yan.

Compared with Han Xiaojun, Yan Li trusts and values Li Xing more because he is more capable and relatively more knowledgeable.

On one occasion, Yan Li took a leave of absence and took him to sign a contract with the crew of "Detective Di Renjie" who came to Hengdian.

Afterwards, Yan Li also made it clear that he was considering letting Li Xing join the "Detective Di Renjie" crew as a co-producer to represent him as the producer.

Seeing that this was a genuine film and television project with an investment of tens of millions, and that the other producer was CCTV, coupled with the temptation of the title of producer, Li Xing immediately bowed down in worship.

After that, Li Xing resigned from the crew of "The Emperor of Han Wu" and took two trusted younger brothers to supervise "Detective Di Renjie".

With Li Xing's example, Han Xiaojun became more and more flattering to Yan Li, but Yan Li was extremely low-key in the crew.

You have to be low-key. You were filming under someone else's direction, but before the filming was finished, you poached his right-hand man.

This is actually quite unfair. After all, Director Hu Mei hired Yan Li, a newcomer, and treated him well.

But there is no other way. Yan Li is really short of people under his command, so he can only let it go for now and find a chance to compensate Director Hu later.

But Han Xiaojun and other behind-the-scenes staff will let it go for now, at least until "The Emperor of Han Wu" is completed.

Yan Li had inquired around and found out that these people, including Han Xiaojun, could not actually be considered Director Hu Mei's people. At most, they were just cooperating with her.

This is also the norm in the industry. These crew members rarely sign contracts with companies and receive fixed salaries.

Usually, there are a few or a dozen people working together, and then there is a leader who takes on jobs and runs around the group.

When a director and producer need to assemble a crew for a film, they just say hello to a few acquaintances and they all come over when they have time.

If the director feels that the cooperation is good, he will continue to use him next time, which saves time and effort. The team is also willing to follow a director for a long time to avoid looking for work here and there.

After more collaboration, some people become the director's regular team, but in reality they do not have a clear affiliation. They just follow the director to do the work when the director has work, and also take work from outside when the director has no work.

Therefore, as long as the filming of "The Emperor of Han Wu" is completed, Yan Li's use of these people will not be considered as poaching. Even if it is, the impact on Hu Mei will not be that great.

Under Han Xiaojun's care, and given that Yan Li's character has a certain status and he usually keeps a low profile.

He lived a comfortable life on the set of "The Emperor Wu of Han".

He shoots scenes, practices horse riding, observes filming and crew operations every day, and invites a few good staff members to hang out every now and then. When he has nothing to do, he plays around with Lin Jing.

Then watch the male lead Chen Baoguo struggling to film!
The weather was hot, and Chen Baoguo wore a headgear and thick costumes every day, which made his clothes inside wet.

Emperor Wu of Han had a lot of scenes, so it took at least several hours to shoot every day. It would be even longer if the waiting time, transfer time, and makeup time were included.

The workload is heavy, the rest is insufficient, and he is not young anymore. Every day when Chen Baoguo takes off his makeup and goes home, he feels like he has lost half his life.

Because of his misery, Yan Li even thought that playing a supporting role was good. At least it wouldn't be so tiring...

(End of this chapter)