I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 515 Silent Taming!
I know I'll definitely miss you!

Ralph Fiennes looked at Chen Jin in front of him, his eyes filled with reluctance.

Their play is nearing its end.

As for today.

This is probably the last scene before filming wrapped.

Hey! Friend.

“We can meet anytime; I’ll be in Los Angeles for the time being.”

That's absolutely true.

After all, his schedule is very full this year, and he will probably spend the whole year on set.

After hearing Chen Jin's words, Ralph Fiennes shrugged.

have to say.

He did indeed have a strong liking for the Eastern filmmaker in front of him.

"Today is the last day of filming."

"It's the last game, everyone cheer up!"

Wes Andre's voice echoed throughout the entire crew, and everyone returned to their positions.

The long filming is about to end.

Ultimately, it made everyone cherish these final moments.

Half an hour later——

"I hereby announce that filming for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' has officially wrapped!"

"Thank you for everyone's contributions."

Wes Anderson's words elicited excited shouts from everyone in the audience.

Then came a deep sense of reluctance to part.

Especially Ralph Fiennes and Saoirse Ronan, who had the most scenes with Chen Jin in this film.

As Chen Jin's mentor and lover.

They could sense that Chen Jin possessed a personality similar to Zero.

Always sincere, always passionate.

Happy wrap-up!

"I hope we'll have the opportunity to work together again in the future."

Saoirse Ronan embraced Chen Jin in front of her.

At this moment, all the actors present had gathered together, enjoying these last moments. Perhaps when they reunite again in the future, they will not feel the same way.

"Hey! Let's drink until we drop tonight!"

Wes Andre's words made everyone present happy. The wrap party was a good opportunity to say goodbye to their characters.

Hotel Tumaher Romantic.

The entire crew of "The Grand Budapest Hotel" has now gathered here.

"Cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses.

There was reluctance and longing in everyone's eyes.

"Wishing 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' great box office success."

Tilda Swinton held up her champagne glass, looking quite dashing compared to the old-fashioned makeup she wore recently.

"Hey! Chan."

What are your work plans for the future?

After being asked this question, Chen Jin looked over.

"I'll probably need to rest for two days before filming 'Whiplash'."

OMG.

They had to admit, they really admired Chen Jin's energy.

He is always full of energy, which makes everyone give him a thumbs up.

"After we part ways this time, the next time we meet will probably be when the movie is released."

That's right.

In fact, as actors, they were already used to scenes of separation.

However, they all put their true feelings into every scene they filmed.

Only in this way can one truly immerse oneself in the role.

As for what’s next.

All they had to do was detach themselves from the role.

Jingle Bell--

The moment the phone rang, Chen Jin instinctively reached into her pocket.

It is Zhu Yanmanzi.

A daily phone call is their only moment of warmth.

Ralph Fiennes was already used to it, after all, the two of them were often right next to him making affectionate phone calls.

"Oh, Chan's girlfriend."

Ralph Fiennes gave a thumbs up. He had met this girl before; her whole demeanor was like that of a jasmine flower.

"Honey, my scenes for today are finished."

"How are you doing there?"

Perhaps having overheard Chen Jin's conversation, Zhu Yanmanzi's voice immediately lowered.

"Filming for The Grand Budapest Hotel has wrapped, and we are now celebrating the completion of filming."

After hearing Chen Jin's words, Zhu Yanmanz instinctively wanted to hang up the phone.

After all, everyone is celebrating.

It wasn't really appropriate for Chen Jin to be on the phone.

"It's okay, I've almost finished eating."

"Chatting now."

Zhu Yanmanz knew that Chen Jin would have a few days of rest after filming this movie, but unfortunately she was still filming "Dog Thirteen" and didn't have any time to rest.

Otherwise, she would have appeared by Chen Jin's side immediately.

"Which scene are we filming now?"

Faced with Chen Jin's question, Zhu Yanmanz told him everything in detail.

"Filming is underway now, and Li Wan is forced to admit that the dog her family brought in is Einstein."

Actually.

Overall, this drama is quite depressing.

That underlying feeling is one of suffocation, a sense of inescapable, slowly seeping in.

It wasn't through crying or arguing, but through repeated compromises and suppression.

That kind of despair, like a frog being slowly boiled in water—

***
"The dog has been found, what more do you want!"

A sharp rebuke came from the room, and Zhu Yanmanz stopped in her tracks, looking over in disbelief.

Tears welled up in her eyes, but she hesitated to speak.

Her grandparents, stepmother, and cousin were all around her, and it seemed as if the whole family was pressuring her to acknowledge Einstein.

Cao Baoping looked at Zhu Yanmanz on the monitor.

It must be said that he and Chen Jin were a perfect match.

Chen Jin's achievements in the entertainment industry are beyond doubt, and his girlfriend's acting skills are also superb.

before this.

Cao Baoping initially thought Zhu Yanmanz was a "connected person".

Because of her status as Chen Jin's girlfriend, she did indeed gain access to a lot of resources in the entertainment industry.

But this shoot really changed his mind.

The camera pans.

Zhu Yanmanz stood helplessly in place, facing Guo Jinglin.

Faced with her father's almost frantic roar, Zhu Yanmanzi could only wipe away the tears on her face.

"Tell me! I owe you, right?"

I owe you.

"Your whole family owes you!"

Snapped--

A resounding slap landed on Zhu Yanmanz's face, instantly leaving a hideous handprint on her delicate skin.

This was something Zhu Yanmanzi requested before filming.

Guo Jinglin doesn't need to fake the fight; after all, the more realistic the scene, the better.

Especially close-ups.

"Really?"

After slapping Zhu Yanmanz, Guo Jinglin didn't pause at all; his slaps rained down on her.

Until the person next to me turned and ran outside.

Why are you running?

Guo Jinglin grabbed Zhu Yanmanz's hair and pulled her back forcefully.

This scene.

Even Cao Baoping felt somewhat horrified.

The moment she was pulled back, Zhu Yanmanzi's panic was clearly visible on camera.

Like a gardenia falling in the wind.

"You're still throwing a tantrum?"

"Who are you sending this to? What gives you the right to throw a tantrum? Tell me!"

Slaps rained down on Zhu Yanmanz's face.

Her attempts to dodge were utterly futile in the face of her father's overwhelming physical power.

"Apologize to your grandparents."

"Say!"

Under Guo Jinglin's absolute and violent suppression, Zhu Yanmanz's hair was completely plastered to her face.

Whether it was sweat or tears, she had nowhere to shelter from the wind and rain in this murky environment.

"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm sorry."

"Speak louder, fucking."

"Grandpa and Grandma, I'm sorry."

"It's okay, it's okay, no need to apologize, just having some fun."

Zhou Zhen tried to stop Guo Jinglin, but her intervention did nothing to stop him from beating her.

"Now you know you're sorry."

Zhu Yanmanz was kicked to the ground, but ignoring the intense pain, she quickly ran outside.

"Crack!"

"OK, halftime."

As soon as the director called "cut," Guo Jinglin hurriedly came to Zhu Yanmanzi's side.

At this moment, Zhu Yanmanzi's fair face was already red and swollen. Even though the beating had been less forceful, she still couldn't avoid getting injured.

"Zzz, does it hurt? Did I hit you too hard?"

"Our crew has medicine to reduce swelling."

Guo Jinglin quickly looked at Zhu Yanmanzi's face. Putting aside acting, he truly treated Zhu Yanmanzi like his own daughter on set.

"It's okay, it doesn't hurt at all."

Zhu Yanmanzi looked over with a smile, comforting Guo Jinglin instead.

Cao Baoping looked over. Despite her current status, she showed absolutely no airs in the entire crew.

That's truly extremely rare.

after all.

Although she hasn't yet made a name for herself internationally, she's already considered the top star of her age in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Whether it's filming or resources, with the backing of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation and Chen Jin, they're capable of dominating the entertainment industry.

However, this child never complained, whether she was acting or reading aloud.

Every day, I do my best to help everyone get into character.

Always full of energy.

The others also went over and began to inquire about Zhu Yanmanz's condition.

Everything else in this drama is good, but the character played by Zhu Yanmanzi is too repressed.

They were either suppressed or beaten and kicked.

But every time filming ended, she was able to give people the fastest feedback.

The staff brought ice packs.

The moment I placed it on my face, the burning pain seemed to ease somewhat.

When I spoke with Chen Jin on the phone yesterday, we talked about today's scene.

They had studied the script before filming, and it could be said that Chen Jin knew better than her what was going to be filmed next.

Buzz buzz buzz— Zhu Yanmanzi took out her phone and casually pressed the answer button.

"Have you finished filming the morning's scenes?"

Cao Baoping and the others naturally knew that Zhu Yanmanz would call Chen Jin at this time every day.

This young couple usually keeps a low profile.

They are both at the top of the entertainment industry, yet we have never seen them act like divas.

"Filming is finished!"

"Wasn't it amazing that you got it in one take?"

The more indifferent Zhu Yanmanz's tone was, the more heartbroken Chen Jin felt.

He could roughly imagine what the filming process would be like, after all, he had read the script for "Dog Thirteen".

Whenever he thinks about what Li Wan went through, he can't help but feel heartbroken.

"Does your face hurt?"

In the scene where Li Wan's father forces her to acknowledge Einstein as his dog, he does slap her.

Zhu Yanmanz is probably blushing as she calls him right now.

After all, he knows his girlfriend best; she's always been serious about acting and can't tolerate even the slightest deviation.

Perhaps because she was being cared for by the person she cared about most, Zhu Yanmanzi fiddled with the ice pack with her fingers, unable to make a sound at the moment.

She actually missed Chen Jin a little.

In the past, the two of them would usually be together when filming, but this time she didn't even have anyone to comfort her. As for what she liked to do most after filming every day, it was to have a phone call with Chen Jin.

"No pain."

After a long silence, Zhu Yanmanzi finally responded.

"Zzz, get ready, we're about to film the next scene."

Upon hearing the staff member's voice, Zhu Yanmanzi could only reluctantly hang up the phone.

The next two most important scenes are yet to come.

After she finishes filming "Dog Thirteen", she can fly to Los Angeles to see Chen Jin.

"Lights, cameras, get to your positions."

"Day 23 of 'Dog Thirteen', Show 4."

"Action!"

Cao Baoping was looking forward to Zhu Yanmanzi's upcoming scenes, and his mindset had begun to change slightly at this point.

As for how Zhu Yanmanzi will interpret it, that depends on her personal perspective.

"Einstein, don't be afraid."

Even when facing the camera directly, Zhu Yanmanzi's subtle facial expressions remained flawless.

Tears streamed down her cheeks.

Her eyes were filled with sorrow, sorrow for her dog and for her own painful fate.

now.

She felt as if she saw herself in the dog.

A helpless, ostracized, and lonely person with no one to rely on.

"Go to a hot pot restaurant, the kind where you eat dog meat hot pot."

When Zhu Yanmanz returned to the house, the entire room was filled with the smell of gunpowder.

Cao Xinyue was hysterically shouting at Guo Jinglin at that moment.

As for her half-brother.

It is currently wailing loudly, and there are bite marks on its legs.

This scene.

Everyone already knows what happened.

"Dad, you can send it anywhere."

"Just don't send it to a dog meat shop."

"I'm begging you, Dad, Dad!"

Zhu Yanmanzi's eyes were red and swollen again. She has been crying every day since filming began.

Almost all the time.

It's as if it's protesting the injustice of fate.

However, her desperate cries failed to awaken her father's love.

"Dad, I beg you, please don't send it to the dog meat shop."

Zhu Yanmanzi shouted and chased after the car that was gradually moving away. The Einstein she had lost and found became a fleeting bubble in her life once again.

Cao Baoping looked at Zhu Yanmanz in front of him.

The emotions were indeed exceptionally strong.

"OK!"

"pass."

Zhu Yanmanz was still immersed in the atmosphere of sadness when she subconsciously got up, and Zhou Zhen came to her side.

"Good boy, slow down."

Zhou Zhen patted Zhu Yanmanz on the shoulder.

Today's scene was really demanding; if it continued, I'm afraid I'd completely break down.

After a while, things calmed down.

Zhu Yanmanzi then wiped the tears off her face.

"Grandma, I'm alright now."

……

now.

Chen Jin, who is far away in North America.

Paula just spoke to him on the phone; they need to have a script reading tomorrow.

In Chen Jin's opinion, low-budget films like "Whiplash" don't actually need to be so rigorous.

After all, the film's total budget was only $330 million, which is considered a low-budget film among major movies.

Normally, in order to control costs and time, the standard process should be adjusted.

but--

The core conflict in "Whiplash" relies heavily on tense dialogue and interaction.

and so.

Chen Jin was able to understand the director's arrangement.

After Paula agreed, Chen Jin picked up her phone.

Compared to having Zhu Yanmanzi by my side, life is indeed a bit more dull and boring.

the next day.

Chen Jin had already prepared herself, as it was just a script reading session, so she didn't make a big fuss about dressing up.

He was dressed casually and went straight downstairs.

When they arrived at the door, Paula had already appeared outside the hotel at the perfect time.

"Hey! Chan."

"Are you ready?"

Chen Jin opened the car door and got in.

I'm feeling incredibly energetic right now. I talked on the phone with Zhu Yanmanzi until around midnight yesterday, and it was only after Zhu Yanmanzi repeatedly urged me that I finally went to rest.

but.

Even though Zhu Yanmanz deliberately didn't say it, Chen Jin knew how intense yesterday's scene had been.

As a result, Zhu Yanmanzi's voice was somewhat unclear during the phone call.

This young lady works even harder than him when filming.

Thoughts came back.

Chen Jin's gaze fell straight ahead, as they were heading towards towns surrounding Boston.

Chen Jin probably already knew where she was going.

Quincy.

Used for filming some exterior scenes related to the protagonist Andrew's family.

It's worth noting that the movie "Whiplash" was a low-budget production.

After its release, it shone brightly at major film festivals and award ceremonies around the world.

without any exaggeration.

Whiplash received 144 nominations and ultimately won 98 awards.

This result is simply unbelievable.

Even in later generations.

It has a rating of over 8.5 on both Douban and IMDb.

Thinking about it this way, Chen Jin felt much better.

Damien Chazelle is currently just a relatively unknown director in the entertainment industry.

but.

With the release of "Whiplash," it can absolutely be said to have achieved legendary status.

Besides.

J.K. Simmons won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor at the age of 59 for this film.

Chen Jin looked out the window.

This low-budget film grossed approximately $4944 million at the box office upon its release.

In any case, this work has long since become more than just a movie.

It became a phenomenal milestone work.

squeak-

The car slowly came to a stop in a villa area. By the time Chen Jin looked over, Paula had already gotten out of the car.

"Let's go, darling."

"I think you must be really looking forward to the upcoming script reading session."

Putting everything else aside, Chen Jin volunteered to star in this film, and the intention of both parties to collaborate was quite clear.

When this request was made, it was immediately set in stone.

Chen Jin got out of the car.

Paula walked inside.

Damien Chazelle went straight to meet the two men as soon as he noticed their arrival.

“Oh! Chan.”

"We've finally met again."

After finalizing the collaboration, Chen Jin began filming "Dallas Buyers Club".

As a result, the two of them didn't have time to meet.

Damir Chazelle looked at Chen Jin in front of him.

To be honest, he's always had one problem.

At this point, Chen Jin already has a place in Hollywood, so why would she choose this low-budget film?

Chen Jin entered the office where the reading was being conducted.

J.K. Simmons was sitting upright on the sofa at that moment.

This universally acknowledged supporting actor is best known for his role as the newspaper owner in the Spider-Man trilogy.

The acting was solid.

Unfortunately, he mostly played minor supporting roles, which resulted in low public recognition.

Upon seeing Chen Jin's appearance, the others present all turned to look.

have to say.

Whiplash probably never imagined that bringing together these minor figures in the industry would lead to such amazing success.

"Chan, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Melissa Benoist then stood before Chen Jin.

This Asian film star, who has already ventured into Hollywood, enjoys a level of popularity that no one else can match.

Being able to act alongside him was completely unexpected.

This combination perfectly fits the casting characteristics of a low-budget independent film.

The price is not high, and there is still potential.

In comparison, these people in front of me are all extremely cost-effective.

but--

That's how the entertainment industry is; often, fate plays a part, and people eventually reach the pinnacle.

This is probably already a widely accepted situation in the entertainment industry.

When director Damir Chazelle was trying to market "Whiplash," he faced numerous setbacks and no one was willing to invest.

and so.

Chen Jin's appearance was a complete rescue from his dire situation.

"Then let's get started!"

(End of this chapter)