Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 91 Uncut Jade
Seeing that An Xiaoqian was getting into the groove, Hu Xiaobei no longer hesitated and quickly gave instructions to the photography, lighting and other staff.

"For close-up shots, a Steadicam was used, with pull focus to precisely capture An Xiaoqian's eyes. Utilizing an 85mm focal length and f/2 aperture, we enhanced the emotional depth and detail of her eye contact."

"The lighting is mainly 45-degree side light with a light ratio of 2.5:1, supplemented by top light to soften and avoid shadow defects, creating a soft and sad light and shadow scene to enhance the beauty."

The staff acted promptly upon receiving the order and completed all preparations quickly and professionally.

Hu Xiaobei steadily returned to the back of the monitor and first looked around to confirm that all departments were ready.

Then, he took a deep breath and shouted in a steady and powerful voice, "All departments, get ready. Turn on the cameras, turn on the recorders, and hit the board!"

After the clear sound of the board clapping rang out and a brief pause of one second, the voice rose again and he decisively ordered: "Begin!"

The morning light gently falls on the Pearl Beach Waterfall, and the splashing water is like pearls falling on a plate. In an instant, the misty water vapor rises up and lingers like a veil.

An Xiaoqian was dressed in white, and in the mist she looked like a fairy from Gu Yue, with a cold and sad look on her face, standing quietly and gazing into the distance.

Just at this moment, a gentle breeze blew quietly, gently lifting her waterfall-like hair.

The water in the pond outside the fence was rippling due to the wind. The ripples slowly spread to the edge of the pond, making a slight but crisp sound.

The sound was like the lingering echo of Xiaolongnu's deep thoughts, rippling among the mountains and rivers.

Under the alternating illumination of sidelight and backlight, the dust in the air seems to be infused with lively life.

They float slowly and leisurely, dancing lightly on the fantastic stage where light and shadow interweave.

Xiaolongnu raised her eyes slightly, her eyelashes trembling slightly, her gaze seemed to be searching for something among the mountains and rivers, and then dimmed again.

She let out a long breath, biting her lower lip with her pearly teeth. Unknowingly, a trace of melancholy quietly condensed between her brows.

Her fingers unconsciously twisted the corners of her clothes, sometimes loosening, sometimes clenching, as if she was fighting against the longing in her heart.

A breeze blew, and Xiaolongnu paused, tilting her ear to listen. A trace of inexplicable expectation flashed across her face, but turned into disappointment in the next moment.

She nodded quietly, calming her slightly rapid breathing, and letting a few strands of black hair dance lightly on her cheeks, adding a touch of subtle and melancholy beauty.

Perhaps she remembered something again, Xiaolongnu raised her head slightly and looked into the distance, her eyes full of melancholy and affection.

She opened her red lips slightly, as if calling out something, but no sound came out.

The scenes of their past companionship surged in her heart like a tide, from the ignorance when they first met in Zhongnan Mountain to the daily interactions in the ancient tomb, all emerged one by one.

The wind gradually died down, but her longing became stronger. Amidst the magnificent scenery of mountains and rivers, she was left with only a white dress, looking even more lonely in the cold and silence.

Hu Xiaobei was trying to do two things at once, watching the images in the camera while sensing An Xiaoqian's performance.

Seeing that the performance was coming to an end, he shouted "cut".

This crisp command seemed to break the barrier between the two parallel worlds, bringing Xiaolongnu's thoughts back to reality.

The staff members were so captivated by the infectiousness of An Xiaoqian's performance that they slowly withdrew from the spreading thoughts and came back to their senses.

I don’t know who was the first to react, but with a “pa” sound, crisp applause suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterwards, applause and exclamations echoed continuously in the set.

Hu Xiaobei quickly played back the content he had just filmed and found that the presentation effect was excellent and almost the same as the picture he had imagined in his mind.

He couldn't help but nodded slightly in satisfaction, revealing a relieved smile. Then he raised his hand and gently waved to An Xiaoqian, who had just calmed down, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

When An Xiaoqian came up to him with graceful steps, Hu Xiaobei smiled and said softly with a hint of teasing in his eyes, "Hey, Xiaolongnu, do you want to come and see your wonderful performance?"

Once An Xiaoqian leaves the performance state, she seems like a different person. The cold, lonely and independent temperament in her body disappears without a trace.

She twisted her neck slightly, raised her chin slightly to the left, raised the corners of her mouth in a smug arc, and pouting her lips slightly.

With a bit of pride, he said: "Humph, even if I don't watch it, I know that I acted very well."

After saying that, she couldn't contain her curiosity. Her eyes were shining with excitement. She leaned forward and couldn't wait to stick her little head towards the camera.

He turned his head left and right a few times to find the best viewing position, then stared at the screen without blinking.

After quietly watching the filming content just now, An Xiaoqian couldn't help but bite her lower lip lightly, and her teeth left a faint mark on her pink lips.

Then the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up, and the smile quickly spread from her eyes to her entire face.

Forget it, I won’t pretend anymore.

An Xiaoqian excitedly raised her finger and proudly pointed at the camera screen. Her beautiful eyes sparkled as she boasted to Hu Xiaobei, "How was my performance? Was it good?"

Hu Xiaobei smiled in response, a smile as warm as a spring breeze, and replied with great confidence: "It's filmed very well, it has the quality of a god."

Upon hearing this, An Xiaoqian was overjoyed and could no longer hide her brilliant smile.

She had curved eyebrows and slightly exposed teeth. She raised her little hand mischievously, looked like a big boss, and patted Hu Xiaobei's arm proudly.

He said arrogantly: "Xiao Beizi, if you follow me in the future, you will be deified in no time.

From now on, I’ll act and you’ll film, and we’ll…” Before she could finish her words, she seemed to realize something, her expression began to freeze, and then changed rapidly.

Her cheeks were puffed up like a cute little bun, her mouth was pouting, her eyes were wide open, and there was a hint of feigned intimidation in her eyes. She stared at Hu Xiaobei closely: "What did you say just now? Good?"

Hu Xiaobei's expression remained unchanged, and he still maintained a decent smile, but the curve of his mouth was inevitably a little higher.

He looked at An Xiaoqian calmly and responded, "It's a very good shot. It has the appearance of a god."

An Xiaoqian narrowed her beautiful eyes, a hint of knife intent in them, and the corners of her mouth curled slightly as she uttered guiding and threatening words: "So how was my performance?"

He looked fierce and ferocious, as if he would use a 100,000-volt attack if he disagreed with someone.

Seeing that the enemy was so fierce and cute, Hu Xiaobei changed the words even though they were on the tip of his tongue.

He cleared his throat pretentiously, speaking slowly for a moment before putting on a professional review and saying seriously, "Your appearance is absolutely beautiful, like a fairy descending to earth, and your demeanor is highly consistent with the role, and every micro-expression is controlled just right.

The film has delicately portrayed the layers of Xiaolongnu's longing for Yang Guo, from a touch of melancholy to deep attachment. Every emotional transition is natural and smooth, which can easily resonate with people.

You are now like a piece of top-grade unpolished jade, inherently possessing a peerless beauty. Even in the hands of a mediocre craftsman, you can still shine with your own brilliance."

An Xiaoqian nodded with satisfaction, her teeth slightly showing, obviously enjoying it very much.

Then he tilted his head slightly, a gentle smile on his face, his eyes full of concern, and gently patted Hu Xiaobei's shoulder, saying in a soft and comforting voice: "Take your time, I believe you can be like me."

Hu Xiaobei pursed his lips, blinked, glanced at her, and quietly distanced himself from her while softly chanting, "However, there are many good horses, but there are few good horse trainers.

Only a peerless master craftsman could carve your uncut jade into a one-of-a-kind Heshi Bi like today."

(End of this chapter)