HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 186 [186] Filming intimate scenes first, all for the sake of art.

Zhang Dahu glanced at Qi Yuan out of the corner of his eye and found that the boy was quite sincere in offering incense, which pleased him greatly.

That's right, this is Qi Yuan's first TV series, how could Qi Yuan not take it seriously?

After the main creators finished offering incense, as is customary, Zhang Dahuzi led everyone in a press interview.

Zhang Dahuzi, along with directors Huang Jianzhong and Yuan Bin, discussed the style of this version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" and how it differs from previous versions.

Reporters weren't interested in these serious answers, and neither were the audience.

A reporter asked directly: "Producer Zhang, which do you think will be the best martial arts drama of 2000, 'The Little Fish and the Flower Without Flaws' or 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'?"

This kind of question is more exciting! Who would want to watch it if it didn't escalate into a fight?

Knowing that Qi Yuan and Wang Jing didn't mind being linked together to generate buzz, Zhang Dahuzi said bluntly, "The best martial arts drama in two thousand years will only be 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer,' and it can only be 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer.' We used the same production team as 'Water Margin.' Everyone can see the quality of 'Water Margin.'"

That's more like it.

Some reporters are already getting excited.

Zhang Dahuzi's sharp and pointed remarks alone are enough for them to write many reports.

If the reporter still showed some respect to Zhang Dahuzi, he was anything but polite to these actors.

"Some people are questioning whether you stole Ning Jing's role. What's your opinion on that?"

Why would Ning Jing publicly say she doesn't like you? Is it related to the controversy surrounding Ren Yingying's attempt to steal the role?

"You were born in 69, and many viewers and netizens question your age, thinking you are not suitable to play Ren Yingying."

"Last time someone photographed you and Qi Yuan kissing passionately at the airport, are you two dating?"

Xu Qing's eyes held a smile, but her words were laced with sarcasm, demonstrating what it meant to be a formidable opponent.

“I’ve met Ning Jing a few times. She looks so young. I can’t believe she was born in 72. I was stunned.”

On the surface, these words were praising Ning Jing, but in reality, she wanted to tell everyone that she was past her prime, and Ning Jing was about the same age.

"I was very honored when the production team finally chose me."

Ning Jing, you're a loser!

What's the use of being dissatisfied? Zhang Da Hu Zi ultimately chose her. Losing is losing. If you're not satisfied, just keep it to yourself.

Regarding the rumors about her and Qi Yuan, Xu Qing waved her hand and denied them, saying, "Please don't spread rumors. Chong Ge and I are very good friends. We just kissed each other on the cheek."

The reporters thought to themselves, "Are you trying to fool us like three-year-olds? Would real friends kiss several times? You clearly kissed on the lips, but you only admit to kissing on the cheek?"

Qi Yuan was also surrounded by reporters.

"Can you respond to your relationship with Xu Qing? She said you're just friends."

"Yes, we're just friends," Qi Yuan said seriously.

Another reporter asked a tricky question: "Ren Yingying, Yue Lingshan, Lan Fenghuang, and Yilin are all here now. Can you tell who is the most beautiful and who is the least beautiful among the four of them?"

A few days ago, the production team released a new batch of promotional photos, and a group photo of Qi Yuan and the four beauties of Xiao Ao went viral online, sparking heated discussions among netizens.

This is a tricky question; it's clearly a death trap.

Gao Yuanyuan stared at Qi Yuan with her beautiful eyes, her gaze clear and gentle, eagerly anticipating whether Qi Yuan would say that Yue Lingshan was the most beautiful.

Xu Qing's eyes were bright and warm like autumn water, revealing longing and expectation.

Fan Xiaopang and Chen Lifeng were equally eager to try. Women are competitive, and who wouldn't want to compete for the title of most beautiful?

Qi Yuan, quick-witted, suddenly had an idea and said, "You're also a lady, why don't you participate in the rankings?"

The female reporter who asked the question was bewildered: "Can I participate?"

"Of course you can. If you participate, those four won't be at the bottom."

As soon as she finished speaking, everyone present laughed, and the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere. All four beauties could accept this answer; Qi Yuan cleverly avoided this potentially disastrous question by not commenting on who among them was more attractive.

Xu Qing stared at Qi Yuan, becoming even more interested in this man.

The world was achieved: the four beauties were comfortable, Qi Yuan was safe, and only the female reporter was injured.

Female reporter: Are you being polite?

Qi Yuan looked at the female reporter and said, "You are also very beautiful, but it's a pity you ran into the four of them. They are number one, and you can only be second."

The female reporter's brows relaxed. There was nothing shameful about coming in second place in a beauty contest with four other beautiful women.

When Qi Yuan performed his Tai Chi routine, Zhang Dahuzi's eyes lit up. This kid was smarter than a monkey in a tree; he really had something.

Young male actors like Li Jie are already taking notes in their minds and learning; they are really learning.

……

[Heo Jung responds to rumors: Despite kissing, they remain good friends]

[Not only is he the most handsome Linghu Chong, but he's also the Linghu Chong with the highest emotional intelligence. Qi Yuan teaches you a trick to win over four beauties.]

[Filming of "Swordsman" begins, with a gathering of handsome men and beautiful women; the atmosphere on set is absolutely electric!]

[The best martial arts drama of 2000 started filming yesterday morning. The four beauties of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" are stunningly beautiful, and Linghu Chong is handsome and dashing.]

……

On platforms like Tianya, Mop, and QQ groups, netizens are also showcasing their talents in humorous and quirky ways.

[I need help! I clearly learned Qi Yuan's lines to answer my wife, so why am I sleeping in front of the house with the dog now?]

How did you learn it?

My wife asked me who was prettier, her ex-girlfriend or her. I suggested she add her younger sister to the list, and she replied that her younger sister was the prettiest, with her ex-girlfriend second. It's reasonable for me not to want her ex-girlfriend to be last, right?

Holy crap! Dude, your wife has such a good temper, she actually let you leave the house alive.

……

Filming is in full swing on set.

The production of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" was divided into two groups, A and B. Huang Jianzhong was responsible for filming the dialogue scenes in group A, while Yuan Bin was responsible for filming the action scenes in group B.

Zhang Da Hu Zi has always done things this way; in his later works, "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and "The Return of the Condor Heroes," he had two directors, one for literature and the other for martial arts.

Having two directors sharing the responsibilities makes it easier for Director Zhang to control the crew and also reduces shooting time.

Zhang Dahuzi was cunning. After the opening ceremony, he assigned all the actresses, including Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Xiaopang, and Chen Lifeng, to Group A, letting them film the dialogue scenes first.

Qi Yuan and Xu Qing were assigned to Group B to film fight scenes and scenes with each other.

This arrangement was somewhat calculated; Zhang Da Hu Zi intentionally brought Qi Yuan and Xu Qing closer together.

The old man even came up with a plausible reason: "A-Yuan, I know you're busy, and you and Yingying have a lot of scenes. I'll prioritize filming your scenes so it'll be easier for you to take time off later, right?"

Zhang Dahuzi said this to Qi Yuan in private.

“I understand the logic, so why did you make me hug Sister Qing in the first scene?”

Qi Yuan really wanted to ask the bearded man, "Was it intentional or accidental?"

Zhang Dahuzi smiled and said, "Let's shoot some intimate scenes first to quickly build rapport between the actors, so we can better film the later scenes. It's all for art, so let's get started."

It's a pity that the application to add kissing scenes and scenes of affection was not approved, otherwise Zhang Dahuzi would have liked to arrange for Qi Yuan and Xu Qing to film bed scenes and kissing scenes for ten or fifteen days first.

If the two of them actually fall for each other and become a couple, there's no need to create a fake CP (couple pairing) dynamic.

(End of this chapter)