China Entertainment: Great directors start by winning actresses

Chapter 357: Deep Pat
“Hello! - Hello, may I ask who you are…” The other end immediately switched to Chinese and replied: “Hello! I am Yoona’s assistant, may I ask who you are…”

"Yoona's assistant!" Tang Yan suddenly realized.

"Yoona isn't here right now!"

"Oh! Is she there?" Tang Yan ran to the bathroom door with the cell phone in her arms, and gently opened it a crack.

Looking at the wisps of hot air coming out of the gap, Tang Yan replied softly: "Yoona is taking a shower!"

"Taking a shower?!" Lin Yuner's assistant was obviously stunned for a moment, "Which room are you in?" From the previous few sentences, she also heard that Tang Yan was a woman.

"Room... I don't know!" Tang Yan really didn't know. She just followed Su Zhe and Lin Yuna upstairs and into the room. She didn't pay much attention to which floor it was.

"Uh...what's your relationship with Yoongi's friend and the kid?"

"Friend? You are talking about Su Zhe!"

"Yes! Is Director Su here?"

"Not here!" Tang Yan said as she gently pushed open the bathroom door. Then, through layers of mist and a layer of glass door, she vaguely saw Su Zhe and Lin Yuna standing close to each other in the bathroom, naked and without a single piece of clothing.

"He's taking a bath too!"

"Ah?!" Lin Yuna's assistant on the other end of the phone was shocked.

“Director Su… and Yoona… shouldn’t… be… taking a shower… together… right…” Tang Yan didn’t understand why Yoona’s assistant suddenly became so stuttering.

She replied in a matter-of-fact tone: "We just took a shower together! Can there be two bathrooms in one room?"

"Uh..." There was a long silence on the other end of the phone, and finally a weak voice spoke.

"Okay! When they come out, ask Yoona to call me back!"

"Okay!" After hanging up the phone, Yoona's assistant clenched his fist and waved it in the air.

"Ahhh! When did she get a boyfriend? I didn't even know about it! And they even took a shower together?! She's just an assistant, why is it so exciting!!!!"

...At this time in the bathroom, while advancing, Su Zhe lifted Lin Yuna's left leg with his right hand.

After a night of joy, the good girl Yoona left early on her own initiative.

Su Zhe promised to rush over to work on the other two works right after finishing this one.

The high-speed train was moving forward steadily, and outside the window the scenery was passing by quickly and the occasional crowd of people could be seen.

Tangtang looked through the car window at the bustling crowd, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart: "To be honest, this scene made me realize that not only ordinary audiences had not expected it, but even I myself had not expected it.
I never imagined that one day I would be able to lead a large crew with thousands of staff members to create a movie together.

This scale may not be unprecedented in the long river of history, but it is definitely an unprecedented feat.

Thank you, Su Zhe, for letting me be the producer."

Zhang Xiaoai heard this and laughed with a hint of joking and emotion: "Haha, Tangtang, I totally understand how you feel.

I myself never dreamed that I would be able to participate in such a movie feast.

Not to mention, according to Su Zhe's ingenious script planning, during the peak shooting period, our crew might become the largest "population migration" in the town.

The daily expenses just to maintain the basic living needs of so many people is an astonishing figure.

No wonder Su Zhe’s budget totals 1.2 billion.

By the way, Su Zhe, are you really prepared for the huge economic pressure this film may face and are you mentally prepared for the possibility of suffering serious losses?"

After Zhang Xiaoai finished speaking, the carriage suddenly became quiet. Tangtang and Liu Yifei turned their gazes to Su Zhe at the same time, their eyes filled with curiosity, worry and confusion.

In their minds, although "Changjin Lake" attracted much attention due to the huge momentum at the beginning of its preparation, coupled with the participation of several popular movie stars and the blessing of a luxurious cast, the market limitations of war-themed films are still an insurmountable hurdle.

In this era of diversified entertainment, war films often fail to arouse widespread enthusiasm among the public, and their box office prospects are naturally worrying.

Faced with everyone's concerns about the box office prospects of "The Battle at Lake Changjin" and their worries about the economic risks that may arise from its huge investment, Su Zhe showed extraordinary open-mindedness and foresight.

He understands that the value of a movie goes far beyond its box office numbers, but rather lies in the spirit and emotions it can convey.

When Zhang Xiaoai finished speaking, a subtle atmosphere of tension filled the carriage, and everyone's eyes were focused on Su Zhe, expecting him to give a reassuring answer.

Su Zhe's smile was warm and firm, and his words seemed to have the power to penetrate people's hearts: "Indeed, from a purely economic perspective, a billion box office may just barely cover our investment costs.

But please remember, we didn't make this movie just to make money.

In the face of national justice and patriotism, if "Changjin Lake" can inspire the younger generation's awe of history and let them deeply understand the great sacrifices their ancestors made for the country and the nation.

So that I can cherish the peace and happiness in front of me more, then no matter how much loss I suffer in the end, I think it is worth it. "

As soon as these words were spoken, there was warm applause and sincere praise in the carriage.

"Good!" "Great!" "Well said!" Tangtang, Zhang Xiaoai and Liu Yifei all expressed their agreement and admiration for Su Zhe's views.

Tangtang's words were full of admiration and determination for Su Zhe. Her sigh was sincere and resolute: "Su Zhe, I have carefully estimated, based on the current market conditions and our investment scale.

If this movie really encounters an unexpected event, the loss may be far more than 500 million, but your mind and generosity make me feel ashamed of myself. ”

Su Zhe couldn't help but laugh, muttering to himself: "Isn't this a bit too much? How come even these three little guys believe it..."

As the night deepened, the group finally ended their long high-speed rail journey and arrived in Dandong, nearly 2,000 kilometers away, from bustling Kyoto.

This journey across thousands of mountains and rivers took nearly twelve hours, even with the help of modern high-speed rail.

When the clock struck ten in the middle of the night, they slowly walked out of the high-speed railway station, exhausted from the journey and looking forward to the upcoming shoot. After leaving the station, the on-site organization work was particularly efficient and orderly.

The staff quickly and accurately divided them into more than a dozen teams, each of which carried different tasks and missions.

Under the moonlight, they boarded the bus that had been waiting on the side in an orderly manner. The vehicle started and rushed towards Kuandian.

Kuandian, a quiet place under the jurisdiction of DD City, is about to become the end of their journey and the main filming location of the film "Changjin Lake".

This place not only carries the weight and vicissitudes of history, but will also become the stage for them to write a film legend together.

As the bus slowly drove along, the scenery outside the window gradually changed from the dim lights of the city to the tranquility of the countryside.
Kuandian, a small town carved by the vicissitudes of history, has now become the focus of attention of the crew of "Changjin Lake".

As the bus slowly drove in, Su Zhe and his team finally set foot on this land that carries countless heroic stories, which is also their final destination for this filming.

As soon as I stepped out of the high-speed rail station, an unprecedented biting chill came like a tide, making me shiver.

"It's so cold.", "Oh my god, is this too cold?", "It must be more than 20 degrees below zero?"... Everyone exclaimed in amazement, obviously being unprepared for such a low temperature environment.

Although the winter in Kyoto is also very cold, it is nothing compared to the severe cold of minus 25.6 degrees Celsius in Dandong.

Su Zhe looked up at the local temperature on the display and couldn't help but think to himself, "Damn, at this temperature, I heard that urine can freeze. I wonder if it's true."

He tried to take a few breaths, and saw that the breath he exhaled instantly condensed into a thin layer of white frost in the cold air, hanging on the edge of his lips, as if it was nature's subtle response to human breathing.

Faced with such extreme weather conditions, the crew members acted quickly, putting on thick down jackets, wrapping their scarves tightly, and wearing gloves, fully armed to resist the invasion of the cold wind.

"Everyone remember to keep warm and don't get frostbite." While instructing the staff around him, Su Zhe quickened his pace and walked towards the bus.

Su Zhe felt a little relieved after listening to Zhang Xiaoai's answer, but he still didn't forget the details. He patted his thick fur hat lightly and said thankfully: "Thanks to this hat, otherwise my ears would really suffer."

Then, he turned to Zhang Xiaoai and asked seriously, "Xiaoai, are all the logistics really prepared? After all, such weather conditions are a big challenge for everyone."

Zhang Xiaoai smiled and nodded, her eyes revealing a kind of experienced confidence: "Su Zhe, don't worry.

I have been in this industry for many years, so I have some experience.

I have asked the logistics team to make adequate preparations in advance, including warm clothes, medicines, hot water, and medical staff.

As long as everyone doesn't mess around, there shouldn't be any big problems."

"What do you mean by messing around?" Su Zhe asked curiously, obviously puzzled by what Zhang Xiaoai called "seeking death".

Zhang Xiaoai explained: "Many southerners, when they arrive in the Northeast and see how cold it is, can't help but want to test their cold tolerance, such as staying outside for too long without wearing hats and gloves, or drinking ice water and eating popsicles.

These behaviors are very dangerous in such low temperatures and it is easy to get frostbite.

Therefore, I especially remind everyone to keep warm and not joke with your body."

Su Zhe nodded his head in agreement, "Indeed, safety comes first, especially in such extreme weather.

We have to remind everyone in the crew at all times not to ignore safety because of curiosity.

This time, when filming "Changjin Lake", we wanted to restore the historical authenticity as much as possible, but we also had to ensure everyone's health."

"Lick the iron pipe with your tongue?" Su Zhe's curiosity was completely aroused. He blinked, as if imagining the scene, but then shook his head rationally.

"It doesn't sound like a good thing." Zhang Xiaoai couldn't help laughing when she saw him asking seriously, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously:
"You'll know if you try it, but I'm not responsible for the consequences." Liu Yifei also added fuel to the fire, recommending with a "sincere" look: "Really, try it, it's definitely unforgettable."

Seeing this, Tangtang quickly came out to smooth things over, smiling and scolding, "You two, stop teasing Su Zhe.

If you lick the iron pipe with your tongue, in such low temperatures, your tongue will instantly stick to it, and in serious cases, it may cause frostbite. This is no joke."

There was a hint of blame in her tone, but more of concern for everyone.

After spending some time together, the relationship between the four has become increasingly harmonious, and jokes and joking with each other have become a part of their daily communication.

This relaxed and cheerful atmosphere made the upcoming shooting challenges seem less daunting.

At around three o'clock in the morning, when the first rays of dawn had not yet fully illuminated the earth, they finally arrived in Kuandian.

The scene before them made everyone slow down their pace involuntarily. The winding Yalu River lay there quietly, like an old man who had experienced many vicissitudes of life, quietly telling stories of the past.

The Korean Peninsula on the other side of the river appears vaguely in the hazy night, adding a bit of mystery and solemnity.

Standing here, everyone has mixed emotions in their hearts. They know that this river is not only a natural river, but also a bond that connects the emotions and history of the people of the two countries.

Decades ago, countless Chinese people fought bloody battles here for the dignity of their country and the future of their nation, leaving behind countless heroic deeds that are worthy of praise and tears.

After a night's rest, Su Zhe and the crew members were fully rested. The next morning, Zhang Xiaoai, Liu Yifei and Tangtang led their respective teams and plunged into the intensive and orderly filming work.

And Su Zhe himself had an important meeting at this critical moment.

In the crew's temporary camp, Su Zhe unexpectedly met a majestic soldier, Commander Wang Lin.

This middle-aged soldier was in his forties, with a tall stature, sharp eyes, and an aura of authority that emanated from his entire body.

Even Su Zhe couldn't help but feel a chill when his eyes met his, as if he could see into the secrets deep in people's hearts.

When Commander Wang saw Su Zhe, he smiled gently and extended his hand: "Hello, Director Lin, I am Wang Lin, the commander of a certain division stationed in Kuandian.

I have received instructions from Minister Zhou. In the coming days, my division will fully cooperate with your film shooting.

No matter what equipment, venue, military group performance or battlefield guidance you need, I will do my best to meet your needs. "

(End of this chapter)