Didn't you say that we would lose money after filming?

That's absolutely impossible. You should focus more on whether the sun will actually rise in the west, and don't doubt Xia Yuan's ability to smuggle in his own agenda.

To put it simply, I made a plate of dumplings purely for a dish of vinegar.

This is the true value of Xia Yuan's talent.

He didn't even dare to imagine what would happen if the movie's script was released; he wondered how furious those Celestial Dragons would be if it were shown.

But the scene will definitely be spectacular.

The scenes inside the hotel don't make up a large portion of the entire film, and the film itself wasn't particularly difficult to shoot.

The biggest and most difficult part is simply the actors' performances. In this kind of film, the actors' acting tension and expressiveness are the most important.

And everyone present was basically a top actor; their acting skills speak for themselves.

Therefore, Xia Yuan doesn't need to worry too much about this aspect.

With just a little guidance for these actors, he wouldn't need to worry about anything else.

Therefore, the filming progress was exceptionally fast.

Soon, a few days later, the first key moment was captured.

That is, the scene where those Celestial Dragons first appeared on screen in the movie.

It's the scene where a group of powerful officials and wealthy capitalists issue a game call for participants and give out the key.

At this moment, the film set, located in the high-rise conference room of the original hotel, was already packed with people. In addition to all the main actors, including James Carey, there was also a large group of people dressed in luxurious clothes, with outstanding temperament and big bellies.

The performance is currently underway!

"quiet!"

At this moment, an actor dressed in a suit, looking like a tycoon, opened his arms and said: "Thank you all for coming to my hotel. Yes, I mean, I am the owner of this hotel. You can call me Donald. We don't have much time. A meteorite the size of North Carolina is heading towards our planet. Its enormous impact will destroy everyone and everything on this planet."

So I built a bunker under this nightclub, perfectly designed to withstand the impact, but unfortunately it could only hold eight people, so I chose the seven of you.

"Then, with me included, all of this will be over, and we will rebuild civilization on this planet!"

"????"

After hearing this, everyone present was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the man in front of them who was bragging so loudly, and slowly forming a question mark.

"Hahahahahahahahahahaha! Pleasant surprise!" The man laughed out loud: "You've been tricked. Okay, okay, I was just joking with you. This world is very peaceful, how could such a thing happen? Ahahaha, sorry."

“Hey, just kidding, he’s kidding.” Ron Wintourson, who plays Mr. Binn in the film as always, waved his hand in his signature tone, making a goofy expression and reaction.

"Please have a seat." The boss looked around, regained his composure, and stopped joking.

After the joke seemed to have lowered the distance between everyone, they sat down in a friendly manner.

“Meryl, you and your mother can sit together,” the boss said.

"How do you know she's my mother?" the actress asked.

This is also a female comedy master. In fact, there are very few comedy masters in the world, you could even say they are extremely rare.

Basically, Xia Yuan has gathered the most famous civilizations in the world into this film crew.

The owner then said, "Remember? There are no real secrets in this world, especially for a hotel owner like me. Since I was able to find you all and choose you, it means I have something to tell you, or rather, I'm asking you for a favor."

"So naturally, given that I have your information, nothing about you will be a secret to me. Yes, Mr. Xue, regarding the eleven episodes of 'African Silver Child' and the NTR-themed films, I didn't expect Mr. Xue to actually like these."

As the boss spoke, he winked at Chu Zhongtian.

This movie, of course, cannot follow the original script exactly.

Xia Yuan made some revisions to the script to better reflect his own understanding.

Furthermore, with the actors' own improvisations, the film we see now, while not differing much from the original isekai storyline, is a step up in terms of humor and plot richness.

For example, there's a call-back scene during a movie screening where Xue Fo, played by Chu Zhongtian, is watching a film.

This is what's called joke recycling.

Or, in other words, in some traditional art forms, it's about reclaiming burdens.

This technique is also frequently used in many art forms.

This technique refers to revisiting or recreating a detail, line, prop, or plot point from the early stages of the story later in the story, thereby creating a sense of echo or a closed loop effect.

This approach can enhance the story's coherence, emotional impact, and even deepen the thematic expression.

Xia Yuan actually uses this type of technique very frequently.

To take a more recent example, there's Andy's keepsake from "The Shawshank Redemption," which needs no further explanation; the various analyses online have already dissected the entire film.

To take a broader view, consider the "horse-drawn train" in "Let the Bullets Fly," which appears multiple times at the beginning, middle, and end of the film. Each appearance is accompanied by a different scene and emotional atmosphere, but the object itself remains consistent.

Then comes the repetition of lines, where the character repeats a line they said earlier at a crucial moment.

The scene quoted here is the social death scene from Chu Zhongtian's "African Silver Baby".

There are many benefits to doing this, such as enhancing emotional resonance.

When viewers discover the connections between events, they experience a sense of "aha!" or a "memory kill," such as the appearance of Shuma pulling the train in "Let the Bullets Fly," and the scene of Zhang Mazi alone in the final scene, which contrasts with the fact that he was surrounded by his brothers at the beginning, instantly reminding the audience of the character's turning point in fate.

Then it's about improving the story's logic, making the plot more rigorous, and avoiding the problem of "digging holes and not filling them," such as the foreshadowing and resolution often seen in online novels and movies.

Finally, the theme is deepened by comparing changes in the scenes before and after, highlighting the character's growth or the contrast in fate. For example, in "The Prisoner," Biederman's character's behavior echoes the previous work, strengthening the character's image.

However, these are not its primary uses now.

The main purpose of this technique at this moment is to add humor or drama. In comedy or stand-up comedy, call back can create laughs. Traditional crosstalk also presents a similar technique.

It can be said that Xia Yuan is also a staunch supporter of this technique, and he has used it quite a lot.

At this moment, another actor appeared, wearing a white melon-shaped hat. (End of Chapter)