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

Chapter 87 Guo Xun vs Zhang Yimou!
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
The sudden knock on the door made Zhu Yanmanzi, who was reciting his lines, look up in confusion.

"It's alright, my friend!"

Chen Jin smiled at Zhu Yanmanzi, then stood up and opened the door.

Guo Xun had a look of vigilance on his face, looking around like a thief. When he saw the door open, he immediately stepped in and said, "You don't know, the security outside this door is too strict. It's really not easy for Director Zhang's crew to get in!"

"Didn't I ask you to tell me my name?"

"It doesn't work. People say they don't know you!"

Right!

You definitely don't know the name Chen Jin, and reporting him as the male lead is even more ridiculous.

"Then how did you get in?"

As Chen Jin asked, Guo Xun saw Zhu Yanmanzi in the suite and was stunned for a moment. Zhu Yanmanzi greeted him with a smile.

"Well...well, I didn't bother you, did I?"

Guo Xun also waved, then turned around and looked at Chen Jin with a smirk on his face.

This kid, working on this script in the middle of the night?
At such a young age, he has already inherited the fine tradition of the Beijing Film Academy's directing department?
There’s a lot to be done!
"Don't talk nonsense, this is Zhu Yanmanzi, the leading actress of The Hawthorn Tree. I want to train her on dialogue skills!"

Although Zhu Yanmanzi has a dialogue teacher during the day, Chen Jin... is obviously more professional than the dialogue teacher.

the reason is simple.

He had experienced Jingqiu's greatness, oh, no, Jingqiu's speaking demeanor and tone, and had a very direct impression; and, it was very impressive!

Well, very impressive of people, not a body part.

"I know!"

Guo Xun showed a look that said, "Brother, I understand everything."

Chen Jin knew that this guy was definitely thinking wrongly.

The kind that is completely crooked.

Damn it, there is not a single good director who graduated from Beijing Film Academy. I didn’t expect you, a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes, to have such a dirty mind! !

My whole life of wisdom has been ruined by you guys!

"Then...then I'll go back first!"

Zhu Yanmanzi also felt something was wrong when she heard what Guo Xun said. She didn't think much about the script. She came here just to learn and improve herself. There was just a little bit of desire in her heart... to spend more time with Chen Jin.

"Please strengthen those speaking habits and ending tones of Jingqiu that I mentioned!"

Chen Jin said this in a very serious tone. Guo Xun couldn't help but curl his lips when he heard it. Damn, he's pretending like it's real.

"Okay, I'll go back and try to get the feeling!"

"Chen Jin, thank you!"

Zhu Yanmanzi suddenly smiled gently. If there wasn't someone around, she would have gone forward and held Chen Jin's hand.

His hands were quite warm, making one's heart beat faster.

"Small thing!"

"Should I bring you breakfast tomorrow?"

Zhu Yanmanzi opened the door and asked suddenly.

"..."

Chen Jin looked at Guo Xun, whose expression was becoming increasingly unpleasant, and felt a bit like he was going to die. "Okay... okay!"

"good night!"

Zhu Yanmanzi finished speaking and waited for Chen Jin to say "Hello" before she closed the door.

"Are you guys cosplaying, role-playing?"

Guo Xun held back his laughter and couldn't help but speak.

"roll roll roll!"

Chen Jin didn't want to talk to this guy, Guo Xun was already laughing: "You actors are really good at acting, I haven't experienced such a pure and innocent play for at least 10 years, oh, my lost youth~~~"

"She's only 17 years old. Don't use your 30-year-old mentality to judge our pure friendship!"

"Yes, yes, you are pure and I am dirty, okay?"

Guo Xun just picked up a stool and sat on it like a big stool.

"Tell me about you!"

Chen Jin didn't want to continue to argue about this matter. The more he explained, the more guilty he felt. A man with a clear conscience has nothing to fear. His main point was to be upright and dignified.

"How did you get in?"

Guo Xun does have some skills. Anyway, Chen Jin has seen the security outside.

The gang were big and strong, and the reporters' cameras were smashed several times by them, but they never showed any good face to anyone.

"I found Teacher Qi Ke. Damn it, if I had known that there were so many teachers from Beijing Film Academy, I would have followed them!"

"I sat in that truck for 16 hours and my butt was sore!"

Guo Xun felt a little depressed when he thought of this matter.

At first, he looked for a friend he knew in the crew. He came with the truck to load the equipment, so Guo Xun had actually been there for several days.

But Chen Jin has been busy these days, so we made the appointment for today.

"Luckily I saw him downstairs and shouted!"

"Hahaha, who told you not to ask around?"

Qi Ke is the stage name of Mr. Wang Jingsong, who also made a guest appearance in "Under the Hawthorn Tree".

In just two scenes, she played the role of Jingqiu, the school principal.

At the same time, he also serves as the crew's physical instructor.

With him was Xu Xiaodan, the examiner during Chen Jin's art exam retest. Chen Jin had met him at dinner yesterday.

For the sake of Chen Jin and Zhu Yanmanzi, Zhang Yimou specially hired four senior teachers from the Beijing Film Academy in voice, stage, and performance to provide guidance.

Now Zhu Yanmanzi has classes during the day.

She is actually very hardworking every day. After rehearsing her lines with Chen Jin in the evening, she still has to carry out her daily actor's duties. Even her mother feels a little distressed when she sees this.

As for Chen Jin, of course the same goes.

But he was more relaxed, as it was basically Zhu Yanmanzi who was learning and Chen Jin who was gaining experience.

"Well, have you told Director Zhang?"

Guo Xun looked at Chen Jin eagerly. He came here just for this matter.

"No, I'll take you straight to him!"

Guo Xun: “…”

How shameless you are!
"Let's go, it's about time!"

Chen Jin called out, but Guo Xun didn't quite understand: "What time do you mean?"

"train!"

Chen Jin picked up her phone and sent a text message to Zhang Yimou: "Director Zhang, the old place on the 3rd floor!"

"You go first, I'm not ready yet, it will probably take 20 minutes!"

"it is good!"

Chen Jin started to change into training clothes, looking very professional. Guo Xun was impressed: "You still have to run and exercise in the middle of the night?"

"If it wasn't me, you would have run too!"

"What?"

Guo Yan blinked: "Why?"

"Give him what he likes!"

"Run with the leader!"

As he spoke, Chen Jin had already pushed Guo Xun out of the room.

"No, brother, are you serious?"

"What nonsense! If you want to learn something, how can you do it without paying a little?"

"How many people want to run with Director Zhang but don't have the chance?"

"Oh my god, this is not true..."

Chen Jin dragged Guo Xun towards the third floor of the hotel.

This was originally an empty floor, which was temporarily requisitioned by the crew and turned into a place for performance training. Chen Jin took classes here during the day.

But there are some training equipment and 2 treadmills on the side.

“Warm up first!”

"Watch my eyes later!"

Chen Jin said to Guo Xun, Guo Xun is a stay-at-home guy and he really has no habit of running.

But after hearing what Chen Jin said, I had no choice but to practice with him.

After warming up for 10 minutes, Chen Jin started walking on the treadmill, and Guo Xun next to him did the same. However, unlike Chen Jin who was fine, Guo Xun was sweating profusely after only walking for 10 minutes.

"With your body, how can you be a director in the future? You are not even as good as Director Zhang at 60 years old."

Chen Jin didn't despise him. Guo Xun panted and waved his hands: "I want to be like Director Zhang. I can also find time to practice for an hour every day, but reality doesn't allow it!"

"Why not allowed?"

A hoarse voice sounded.

Guo Xun was startled and turned around quickly, only to see Zhang Yimou, who had changed his clothes and was walking towards him with a smile on his face.

"Zhang... Director Zhang, hello!"

Guo Xun never expected that Zhang Yimou would appear so suddenly. Was he walking without making any sound?
"Xiao Guo, huh?"

Zhang Yimou obviously knew about it a long time ago. Chen Jin must have mentioned this to him, otherwise how could he bring it here without permission.

What he did just now was just to fool Guo Xun. It was this kid's fault for begging for alms from him in the first place.

"Yes, yes, yes, from the School of Management, Guo Xun!"

Guo Xun hurriedly got off the treadmill and gave the machine to Zhang Yimou.

But his hand subconsciously rested on Chen Jin's treadmill.

I can't bear it anymore. I feel really weak. "I heard from Dean Zhang that you are planning a science fiction film recently?"

"Love... romance movies!"

Guo Xun quickly corrected him, a little embarrassed, "The investment hasn't even been in place yet..."

"That's okay. Dean Zhang is quite optimistic about you. He said you are a good painter and have won many awards!"

"Have you ever been on a film crew before?"

Zhang Yimou had already started running quickly.

"I have been there. Actually, I have worked as a handyman on the sets of your films Curse of the Golden Flower and Three Guns. I was in charge of art coordination in the overall planning group..."

"Oh?"

Zhang Yimou laughed and said, "Then I'll have to ask Lao Qian!"

Lao Qian is the leader of the coordination group.

"Then why didn't you look for him this time?"

"I want to take a systematic look, but I can't do that without your consent..."

If an idle person hangs around in the crew, it would be strange if he is not kicked out.

"process?"

Zhang Yimou guessed what Guo Xun was thinking. Guo Xun scratched his head and said, "Yes, I actually have no idea about making a movie, so I want to take a systematic look. I am good at coordinating and coordinating departments, but I have no experience in directing or filming movies!"

"Then how did you and Chen Jin know each other? Oh, the audition, I remember now!"

"Will you choose him as the male lead?"

Zhang Yimou joked, Guo Xing spread his hands and said, "I would like to, but unfortunately I can't make the decision!"

"The copyright belongs to my partner. If we really get investment, I guess they will designate the male lead. Our previous idea was to find a male actor who would impress us with the script and then get investment, so we also asked the academy to recommend him..."

“Haha, making a movie isn’t easy, right?”

Zhang Yimou actually saw through Guo Xun's thoughts. This guy was preparing to beg for alms again.

He was complaining on purpose, but in fact he just wanted to say one thing - if Chen Jin became famous, he would be able to attract investment.

“Well, it’s not easy!”

"I can't even take the first step..."

"Wrong, you took too big a step!"

Zhang Yimou hit the nail on the head: "First, we should shoot some short films, win some awards, and accumulate experience!"

"I don't have that ability. I've made a few short films, but many students in the directing department can't win awards... I can only draw!"

“It is indeed much more difficult to make a movie with a management degree than with a directing degree!”

Zhang Yimou glanced at Chen Jin who was practicing hard at the side, and said calmly: "You can stay in the crew to study, but you can't talk nonsense, ask questions randomly, and you can't leave in the middle of the filming. You have to stay until the end at least!"

"Okay, thank you Director Zhang!"

"Go!"

Zhang Yimou did this entirely out of respect for Zhang Huijun, but he didn't expect that Chen Jin could get along so well with Guo Xun.

This kid is quite capable.

There is no harm in knowing some directors. Zhang Huijun specifically told Guo Xun about his painting ability. He has won many awards and is considered to be a relatively talented student among the students.

***
Three days later, at 9 a.m., "Under the Hawthorn Tree" officially started filming.

No reporters were invited, although there were many people waiting outside the set with cameras and telephones.

But they were all stopped outside, and even their camera equipment had to be checked for fear of being photographed.

The filming started at the entrance of Qinglong Village, where the filming took place.

On the uphill dirt road in front of villager Mr. Li’s house, a large red banner with the words “Good luck to the start of filming of “Under the Hawthorn Tree”” is extremely eye-catching.

After a few impassioned "director's speech", Zhang Yimou and the entire crew, including Chen Jin, burned incense together and worshipped the mountains and rivers in all directions, praying for a smooth filming.

Countless villagers from Qinglong Village gathered there from afar, some of them even joked: "I didn't expect such a big director to be so superstitious?"

In fact, there is a reason for turning on the computer, and it is better to believe it than not to believe it.

The start of filming in Hong Kong is even more complicated, with things like slaughtering a pig and covering its head with a red cloth. This is because when filming "Mr. Vampire" that year, the entire crew was almost wiped out.

Some died, some went crazy, causing panic in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. There were also outrageous rumors that Xiao Gui liked to watch and make movies, which made people even more frightened, so the start of the filming was made even more grand, and red envelopes were distributed to everyone.

Lao Mouzi, this is really simple.

Zhang Yimou, wearing a purple jacket, looked very happy and had a smile on his face all the time.

But he was a cautious person and did not let down his guard just because he was in a good mood. He had obviously already told any reporters or villagers who wanted to "sneak into" the filming site to take a look to be on high alert.

The director and six police officers of the Maopingchang Town Police Station to which the village belongs all rushed to the scene to carry out security work, while dozens of crew members and more than 1 local villagers who were temporarily recruited as security guards also joined the defense team and blocked the only road leading to the filming location.

All local villagers and all "four wheels" except the crew's vehicles were prohibited from entering the filming site. Many reporters who had chosen a good spot traveled through mountains and rivers to enter the core filming area, but also returned empty-handed.

All the shooting arrangements for the day were printed in the form of a table on the back of the hoodies worn by the crew members.

It includes the filming location, the main actors and costume arrangements, the actors' wake-up, eating and departure times, as well as some specific information about the filming, all clearly visible.

Of course Chen Jin wore it too.

To use Zhang Yimou's words, it was a diversion to make these damn reporters have no idea who the leading male role is.

Chen Jin really didn’t know what A-mou was thinking. Brother, is it easy for me to become famous?

While putting on makeup, he was holding the notice that had just been distributed for today and tomorrow, but he saw the shooting time on it.

"Ok?"

Chen Jin thought he had seen it wrong.

Shit, I was the first one in the group to take the photo.

This pressure is extremely great!

Teachers Xi Meijuan and Li Xuejian are so awesome, why are they put behind him?
Chen Jin didn't quite understand.

"You're the only one who has scenes in this exploration team, so finish filming first!"

"Then we can film the drama with the rest of the village!"

Fu Lulu was like a caring older sister. She just happened to see the little brother coming out after changing into his prop costume and helped him solve his puzzlement.

"Yes, he is exactly like the third brother I imagined!"

Fu Lulu looked at Chen Jin, who had transformed into the third brother, and nodded with satisfaction.

By the way, she also boasted about her vision in casting.

"Let's go, Director Zhang and the others are waiting there!"

Fu Lulu just came to see Chen Jin and brought him to the set.

Wow, the tents for the entire exploration team have been set up, exactly the same as what Chen Jin experienced in the movie, but that’s not the point. The point is that a large group of crew members are all gathered there.

Including Li Xuejian, Xi Meijuan and others, it looks like a big scene.

Zhu Yanmanzi was also like a curious ghost. Since the filming started today, her training would last until the afternoon.

She saw Chen Jin coming over, and her clear eyes were fixed on him until he stood in front of her.

"Look stupid?"

Chen Jin waved his hands in front of him with a bright smile.

"No!"

Zhu Yanmanzi pursed her lips and said in a low voice: "You...you are exactly like the third brother in the book!"

After saying this, she raised her head suddenly, revealing a pure face without makeup.

But the roots of my ears seem a little red.

"Ha ha!"

"If it's different, why would I play him?"

In fact, when Chen Jin walked over, he had already started to put himself in the role of the third brother.

If it were any other time, he would definitely say - what nonsense, right?

But the third brother has very good conversation skills. Not to mention swearing, he rarely uses even emotional words.

"Director Zhang!"

"Teacher Li, Teacher Xi..."

Chen Jin was greeting everyone politely, but Zhu Yanmanzi just kept looking at him.

"This kid is definitely a talent for acting!"

Xi Meijuan and the others were all amazed at Chen Jin who was already immersed in the role.

Zhang Yimou had obviously seen Chen Jin's talent. He waved his hand and said, "Be the first one to shoot. Don't feel any pressure. I just want you to get a feel for it..."

"It's okay to have too many ngs, don't think too much about it!"

"Ok!"

Chen Jin didn’t think much about it. Isn’t this exploration team just like going home?
"Come, let me tell you how to act!"

Zhang Yimou was afraid that it was Chen Jin's first time acting and he had no experience, so he told him about positioning, running, sight lines, etc., especially some taboos for newcomers.

Like subconsciously looking at the camera and so on.

Zhu Yanmanzi was also listening there, glancing at Chen Jin from time to time.

Then Zhang Yimou talked about the key points of the performance later. As for the set, all the staff had already started moving.

Photography, lighting, scenery, sound... the crew operates in an orderly manner like a mature and stable machine.

This is Zhang Yimou's team. There is no need for anyone to explain and coordinate. Every group knows their own tasks.

Guo Xun was watching from the side with shining eyes, taking notes quickly in a small notebook.

At this time, Chen Jin had already arrived outside the set, waiting for the clapperboard to fall.

Zhang Yimou sat in front of the monitor, and executive director Zang Xichuan checked the details to confirm that there were no problems in the end.

Snapped!
After the executive director made an OK gesture, the script supervisor finally came out and hit the cue.

“The first day, first act of Under the Hawthorn Tree begins!”

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