Full-time actor

"Ms. Yifei, Director Chen would like to see you."

Liu Yifei had just finished her makeup when she heard the staff calling her. She quickly straightened her armor and walked towards Chen Yu.

Chen Yu is adjusting the camera to ensure the best shooting position.

On New Zealand's South Island, the filming locations are mostly used for shooting war scenes and military life, such as those in the movie "Mulan".

Overall, most of the core scenes in the film will be filmed in New Zealand.

As for Mulan's hometown, scenes such as the imperial city and Tulou will be filmed in China.

"Director Chen, what are your instructions?"

Liu Yifei looked at Chen Yu with a serious expression. They had already discussed it last night.

Use your job title when you're at work!
On set, they were director and actor, and everything had to be done step by step.

Chen Yu smiled faintly, then turned to face Liu Yifei.

"Are you ready? It's time for our first scene today."

For both Liu Yifei and Mulan, it was their first day stationed at the military camp.

"Ah."

Liu Yifei's response was quite confident.

For her, this will be a new beginning.

For this role, she trained intensively for more than three months, practicing until her whole body ached every day, but she still dared not give up in the slightest.

As for today, she will charge into battle for Mulan.

"OK."

"All departments, prepare!"

At the command, everyone present was on high alert, and the lighting, photography, and sound effects teams returned to their respective posts.

"Scene 1 of Mulan, take 1."

"Action!"

The clerk's board rang.

Liu Yifei instantly got into the zone.

"Insult me ​​again, and I will cut you down with my sword!"

With a swift movement, Liu Yifei aimed her longsword at the laughing person in front of her, her expression quite serious.

Seeing this, the man in front of him drew his sword and stabbed at Liu Yifei.

"Put down the sword!"

"Otherwise what?"

Just as the two were facing off, a figure rushed over quickly.

Before anyone could react, he kicked Liu Yifei and the person in front of him away.

The technique is fast, ruthless, and precise.

By the time they realized what was happening, Liu Yifei's sword was already in Zhen Zidan's hand.

"I am your commander."

"No fighting here, understand?"

"Yes, General."

The instigator responded first, while Liu Yifei lowered her gaze and nodded slightly in response.

"Speak up, soldier."

Zhen Zidan's stern tone made Liu Yifei straighten her expression.

"Yes, General!"

Chen Yu looked at Liu Yifei, whose face was covered in dirt, through the monitor. After many hardships, she had finally caught up with the main group.

Her fair skin transformed into a dusty, rough appearance.

This stark contrast was so striking that even Chen Yu couldn't help but sigh.

The effort Liu Yifei put in to break free from the labels attached to her is indeed something that ordinary people cannot endure.

Whether it's Chen Nian, who was bullied in "Boyhood", or Mulan, who galloped across the battlefield in "Mulan".

She never complained about making breakthroughs in her image.

What's your name?

Zhen Zidan looked at Liu Yifei in front of her. In just three months, Liu Yifei had completely changed from her previous fairy-like appearance, especially after being deliberately made dirty, she did not complain at all.

Sometimes.

In their line of work, whether they can secure resources is one thing, but whether they have the ability to gain recognition from others is another.

As for Liu Yifei, she is someone everyone admires.

"Hua Jun, General."

Liu Yifei skillfully sheathed her sword, but before she could make any further move, the person in front of her spoke again.

"Is this your ancestral sword?"

"It is my father Hua Zhou's sword."

The reason this segment was filmed in such detail is to showcase Mulan's transformation from family to country.

Donnie Yen's portrayal of General Dong is undoubtedly the first test that Mulan faces when she disguises herself as a man.

This is the end.

After passing through, her next journey will begin.

Zhen Zidan heard Liu Yifei's words and her eyes held a hint of scrutiny.

"Return to the team."

At his command, everyone present followed suit.

"Cut."

Chen Yu's voice rang in everyone's ears, and Liu Yifei's first scene as Mulan in New Zealand officially came to an end.

In general.

Those three months of intensive training were absolutely effective.

At least during the filming process, both the main cast and the extras were able to give their best performances.

Seeing that Chen Yu did not make any move, Liu Yifei quickly came to his side.

"Director Chen, how was that scene just now?"

Li Lianjie sat to the side, somewhat amused and exasperated by the way the two addressed each other on set.

This young couple has quite a bit of fun.

Overall, it's good.

"but--"

Chen Yu's sudden pause made Liu Yifei subconsciously look up at him.

In contrast, Chen Yu always maintained a very serious attitude when dealing with work.

Even though Liu Yifei had been with Chen Yu for so long, she couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

she knows.

This is no child's play; there is no room for complacency in filming "Mulan."

"You should conceal your identity."

Hmm? Chen Yu's words made Liu Yifei a little puzzled.

It is true that he concealed his identity.

After all, Mulan joined the army in place of her father, so she couldn't let anyone discover that she was a woman.

"As a new recruit, you should treat General Dong with reverence."

After hearing Chen Yu's words, Liu Yifei suddenly realized what was going on.

"Just to be on the safe side, let's shoot one more take."

Liu Yifei nodded, offering no objection.

Mulan's first appearance in the military camp was surrounded by unfamiliar people, and in addition, she faced a stern commander.

Logically speaking, she must have been putting on a brave face to remain calm.

Gong Li raised an eyebrow.

Chen Yu was truly decisive and efficient in his work.

Even when facing his girlfriend, he still treats her with the strictest attitude.

Even so, Liu Yifei remained all smiles.

Both she and Chen Yu are like that; they are both very serious about their work.

Ring ring—

Liu Yifei was waiting for the next scene to be filmed when she heard Chen Yu's phone ring, and she looked up at it.

It's Jiang Wen.

The two have been talking on the phone from time to time lately.

Most of the calls were initiated by Jiang Wen, mainly to inquire about post-production issues related to "Let the Bullets Fly" and to promote the Cannes Film Festival.

"Oh my, Director Chen."

"Busy?"

Although Jiang Wen doesn't pay much attention to online news, there has been an overwhelming amount of news about the start of filming for "Mulan" these past two days, so he can keep up with it even without deliberately looking into it.

"Just finished a scene." "What happened?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Jiang Wen stated frankly the purpose of her call.

"The Cannes Film Festival is just around the corner."

"Just asking if you have time?"

Putting aside everything else, Chen Yu's reputation is now renowned both at home and abroad.

If Chen Yu could attend the promotional party for Bullet Night, it would definitely attract more overseas film distributors.

in this way.

Why not?
After hearing Jiang Wen's question, Chen Yu pondered for a moment.

The Cannes Film Festival starts on May 12th. Based on that timeline, they should have already returned to China to film by then.

As a key member of the creative team and an investor in "Let the Bullets Fly," Jiang Wen's invitation was naturally one he had no reason to refuse.

Their current relationship is one of mutual benefit and mutual loss.

Although he already knew the success of "Let the Bullets Fly" in its previous life, Chen Yu naturally didn't mind it becoming even more popular in this life!
After all, Jiang Wen's intention in coming to find him was quite obvious, so there was no need to refuse.

"I'll check the schedule; we'll meet in the capital then."

With Chen Yu's response, Jiang Wen naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

It's no exaggeration to say that all the members of the "Let the Bullets Fly" crew are no match for Chen Yu's influence abroad.

His participation will undoubtedly make the event even more popular.

"OK."

"Brother, I feel at ease with you here."

Whether filming or at any event, Chen Yu's reliability is extremely reassuring.

As for now.

Having received a definite answer from Chen Yu, Jiang Wen stopped bothering him further.

He understood that time was tight and the task was heavy.

Just like when he was filming "Let the Bullets Fly," he couldn't wait to push every step of the way.

"By the way, Director Chen."

"Wishing 'Mulan' a successful filming process."

Hearing Jiang Wen's hurried tone, Chen Yu couldn't help but feel a little amused and exasperated.

After a while.

After hearing the busy tone on the other end of the phone, Chen Yu finally put the phone down.

Liu Yifei was sitting to the side, studying the next scene.

This time, Chen Yu made some adjustments to the script for "Mulan".

Most of them are based on content from the 1998 animated film "Mulan".

Compared to the 1988 storyline, the version of "Mulan" starring Liu Yifei in the previous life was clearly altered beyond recognition.

The entire process revolves around the concept of "qi".

Hide your talents, embrace your true self, and ultimately unleash your energy.

The previous version of "Mulan" incorporated Western superpowers, transforming Mulan's courage and identity as a woman who took her father's place in the army into a heroic figure who transcended herself.

Perhaps this is the key reason why the audience cannot accept it.

When Chen Yu was writing the script, he deliberately avoided these aspects.

This time.

What he wanted to express was Mulan's courage and her ability to face difficulties head-on. Even as an ordinary person, she could still rely on her own intelligence to overcome danger.

"How about it?"

Chen Yu's voice reached her ears, and Liu Yifei nodded seriously.

Next, they will be filming her training in the military camp, which is something she has actually experienced in real life.

After all, more than three months of intensive training undoubtedly honed her perseverance.

"Let's begin."

Today is the first day of filming.

Chen Yu naturally didn't want to put too much pressure on Liu Yifei.

After both sides responded, all the staff returned to their respective posts.

"Anyone found lying will be dealt with according to military law."

"Execute him immediately without pardon!"

Yuan Wenzhong looked at the crowd below the stage, his expression quite serious.

As soon as he said this...

Liu Yifei's expression clearly showed a hint of disorientation.

These words were like a bolt from the blue, escalating the matter of her disguised as a man in the military camp from a matter of concealment to a matter of life and death.

This undoubtedly put pressure on her psychological defenses.

She tried her best to make her expression look less tense, after all, this was a military camp, and any mistake would mean execution.

Fortunately, after the military regulations were explained, everyone began training.

"Hey ha—"

Liu Yifei wielded the long spear in her hand, displaying remarkable skill in every move.

Chen Yu was naturally aware of her efforts during this period.

The former "Fairy Sister" trained day and night in a secluded corner to perfectly embody the character of Mulan.

Snapped!
Just then, the spear in Liu Yifei's hand was knocked to the ground.

Her gaze was fixed on the person in front of her, and her eyes became quite sharp.

Next, she will engage in a spear duel with her teammate.

This scene is crucial, not only because of the exciting fight scenes, but also because it drives the core plot that follows.

The two became friends after a fight.

From the competition between new recruits to the camaraderie among them, and the fact that Mulan's strength was first noticed by General Dong.

"Hua Jun!"

The man in front of him shouted, and the next second a long spear was aimed straight at his face.

Almost instinctively, Liu Yifei dodged to the side.

boom--

next second.

Liu Yifei staggered backward, looking rather disheveled.

Her teammates gathered around her, their eyes fixed on Liu Yifei with a hint of scrutiny.

Sweat trickled down his forehead.

It slowly flowed into Liu Yifei's eyes.

Her vision was blurry, and the whistles of the surrounding soldiers gradually stimulated her senses, making her movements heavier.

"what!"

Just then, Liu Yifei rolled to the side and kicked the spear of the person next to her.

The spear hurtled toward the person in front of it with lightning speed.

It was nailed directly to the foot.

In a short time.

Everyone present was dumbfounded, and they were quite shocked by Liu Yifei's sudden burst of power.

"Yifei is a rare find."

Chen Yu was watching Liu Yifei on the monitor; her every move exuded a heroic spirit.

A smile appeared on his face when he heard Master Yuan's praise of Liu Yifei.

"Yes, she really works hard."

To know.

Master Yuan rarely praises others, so his evaluation of Liu Yifei is enough to prove his approval of her.

"OK."

That's all for today's scenes.

Chen Yu waved his hand.

These two scenes today won't be particularly difficult for Liu Yifei.

They filmed an extra take for each scene and still managed to maintain its quality, which is truly impressive.

Liu Yifei secretly breathed a sigh of relief before stepping to Chen Yu's side.

"very nice."

"Eighth Master just praised you, saying that you have a high level of martial arts skills."

Especially when facing the camera, Liu Yifei's restraint and outburst, as well as her final flying kick, deserve our thumbs up!

Liu Yifei did an excellent job.

She was indeed the perfect choice for Mulan! (End of Chapter)