China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 1015 Reshoot
Harbin, on a very inconspicuous little commercial street in the old city.

While it may be called old, it's not really old; it just retains a resemblance to the early 2000s. Commercial streets like this are a dime a dozen in Northeast China.

Yu Feihong chose this location to reshoot the last few scenes of "When a Man Falls in Love".

Actually, according to the original filming plan, these remaining scenes should have been filmed half a month ago.

After all, all we wanted was a realistic snow scene. In Harbin, the first snow usually falls in October.

The sooner the filming is completed, the sooner it can be produced, and the sooner it can be released. No director likes their work to be delayed again and again.

But Sun Yi had to postpone his schedule because of his role as the chief director of the Spring Festival Gala.

But there's nothing we can do. If we investigate further, Yu Feihong is also involved.

So, all we can do is wait.

To be honest, Yu Feihong regretted helping Yu Yuanshan invite Sun Yi; it was her own business that was delayed!

Fortunately, the two gentlemen finally finished their work and rushed back to report to the film crew, so she didn't have to wait until next year.

After a day of rest, Yu Feihong hurriedly began filming.

It was alright; the weather was quite cooperative, and it started snowing lightly that day, adding a grayish hue to the already scarce sunshine.

That fits the storyline perfectly.

A booth by the window in a milk tea shop on the street.

Liu Yifei, who plays the female lead Haoting, wears a slightly loose beige wool coat. It's plain and simple, without too much embellishment, just a simple fitted silhouette. It was the most fashionable style in early winter in northern China at that time. Her hair is also very simple, just a natural wavy curl that falls neatly over her shoulders.

A woman dressed somewhat fashionably sat next to her, talking to her at length.

This is a guest actor from the production crew, temporarily playing her "best friend" and bringing her to the blind date.

Since it's a blind date, there must be a man involved.

This was also a guest, sitting opposite the two of them. He wore half-rimmed glasses, his hair was styled with gel, but not excessively, and his clothes were also very appropriate, making him look refined and cultured.

He was listening intently and seriously.

He tried his best to hide it, but his gaze kept drifting towards Liu Yifei.

Don't misunderstand, this is all scripted, and this guest actor is just acting according to the script.

But actually, he didn't need to act much. He just sat there, less than a meter away from Liu Yifei, and he immediately and genuinely immersed himself in the role.

If this were really his blind date, that would be wonderful.

Off-camera, behind the monitor, director Yu Feihong stared intently at the screen.

So far, she is very satisfied with the condition of the actors and feels that if all goes well, they may be able to perform two shows today.

Liu Yifei, in particular, portrayed the character's expressions, movements, and emotions very well.

With slightly lowered eyes, a polite yet somewhat distant smile, and fingers unconsciously twirling the straw, she neither responded nor spoke, but simply listened quietly. Her entire demeanor perfectly embodied a quiet detachment that came from life's experiences that had smoothed out her rough edges.

That sense of compliance, tinged with a slight weariness yet made difficult to refuse due to upbringing and personality, is precisely the state of mind the female protagonist should be in at this moment.

Let me tell you, what man could resist this? His protective instincts are practically bursting.

Yu Feihong nodded slightly and nodded to the director of photography beside her. The latter immediately took action, and with a wave of his hand, the second unit was pushed out.

This is a series of moving shots, taken across the street, specifically prepared for the male lead, Sun Yi.

At the street corner, Sun Yi didn't need anyone to tell him; the moment he saw vehicle number 2, he started walking.

As they turned the street corner, they were perfectly positioned for the camera to focus, the composition of the entire figure flawless. Yu Feihong was thrilled, her eyes glued to the lens of camera number two.

This is the image she wanted.

In the old street, snow was falling, and a middle-aged man in a tattered overcoat looked utterly dejected.

You have to admit, the director knows the director best.

Whatever shot or scene you want, they'll get it right away, it's so convenient.

But the next second, Yu Feihong felt something was wrong.

Sun Yi didn't express his emotions at all.

According to the script, Han Zhongqing, the male lead, is terminally ill and knows his days are numbered. When he sees the woman he loves going on a blind date, his reaction should be:
The initial shock and pain were specifically noted in the script as his gaze dimmed. But then, a sense of relief mixed with bitterness and acceptance slowly emerged. He should have felt that this was for the best; someone could take care of Haoting in his place, giving her a stable future he couldn't provide himself. Finally, he should have silently turned and left, leaving behind a lonely yet "great" figure.

This is a point of emotional sublimation that Yu Feihong spent a long time and carefully designed, aiming to portray the selfless love of the male protagonist Han Zhongqing. It is also a point of precise grasp of the emotional resonance of female audiences as a director, especially a female director.

However, in the footage, Sun Yi initially showed surprise and shock, followed by pain, and then stopped.

Gone.

What about the final sense of relief and relief?

Was it eaten by a dog?

And what are you trying to do with that taut jawline and clenched fist?

You're not the gang leader you used to be.

"Crack!"

Yu Feihong stood up and decisively called a halt, her voice coming through the walkie-talkie, "Sun Yi, you're not in the right state. What I need isn't anger, but letting go after the pain, the complex feeling of wanting her to be well. Let's do it again."

The camera was put back in its original position.

Sun Yi stood there and let out a breath. After thinking for a while, he nodded and returned to the starting point.

Next.

Article 2, Article 3.
Every time the crucial emotional shift came up, Sun Yi's performance seemed to hit an invisible wall. He couldn't squeeze out any "satisfaction," completely lacking the feeling required by the script. His forced expressions, in Yu Feihong's view, were stiff and fake, completely detached from the natural shock and pain he had shown earlier.

Filming stopped again.

This is already the sixth one.

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat cold.

The staff exchanged glances, but no one dared to say anything, their curiosity only evident in their expressions.

How come six takes were filmed in a row, and they're all like this, with each one even worse than the last?

The cast and crew on set were the same ones who had participated in the previous filming a few months ago. Sun Yi's amazing performance at the time stunned everyone. Back then, they never expected that their boss's acting skills could reach such a level.

But now, Sun Yi is stuck like this in a scene, and even they are wondering if something is wrong.

Not to mention them, even Yu Feihong was a little confused.

Logically speaking, given Sun Yi's skill level, this shouldn't be the case.

But then, a problem arose.

(End of this chapter)