Huayu02 started by making films.

Upon hearing this, the two women leaned closer in unison and said, "Thank you, Director Han Yi!"

"Hey, keep it low-key!"

"whee……"

After playing around for a while, Han Yi called Xiao Zhao and learned that the car was almost there. He then moved the equipment to the sidewalk with Lao Du and Da Gao. The two girls also lent a hand.

"Alright, you two go back to eat. My car will be there soon," Han Yi urged the two women to return to the film set.

Shu Chang, with her mischievous spirit, said, "Senior Han Yi, how about we treat you to lunch?"

Liu Yifei softly echoed, "Yes, yes, senior, let's have lunch together."

Han Yi thought to himself: I don't want to deal with your mom right now. In just this short while, she might be lurking somewhere, secretly watching you.

He chuckled and said, "No need for a meal, I still have to keep an eye on the equipment. I'll treat you two to a meal at the Beijing Film Academy cafeteria when school starts again."

The two women nodded in unison: "Okay!"

"Okay, okay!"

After saying that, she waved to Han Yi and they went back hand in hand.

Han Yi thought for a moment, then added a sentence to their retreating figures:

"Liu Yifei and Shu Chang, if you encounter any problems on set, feel free to ask the script supervisor. They are the 'hidden masters' of the crew, they know a little bit about everything. If you encounter a difficult co-star, don't treat him as a real person, imagine a character you like or dislike in your mind and act opposite him."

"Okay, thank you, Senior Han Yi! Just call me Changchang from now on!"

"Thank you, senior. My nickname is Xixi."

"Alright. Everyone go home and find your own mothers."

Han Yi replied.

At that moment, Zhao Bin drove up in a brand new Changan Star.

The group loaded the equipment onto the car, then went back to Tian Zhuangzhuang to retrieve the remaining equipment and film before driving away.

……

What was the hottest news in China in June 2002?

Is it a case of a "chef" taking the blame for someone else that's causing such a stir? Is it gossip about a Taiwanese variety show personality? Or is it tax evasion by some people in the industry?

neither.

The most sensational event in June was the Chinese men's football team's first-ever qualification for the World Cup, which was co-hosted by South Korea and Japan.

April 6st morning.

Located on the eastern foothills of the Taihang Mountains, Shexian County is characterized by continuous mountain ranges with a terrain that slopes gently from northwest to southeast.

Han Yi was leading the crew by car to the filming location of "Selaginella".

Having already paid the village chief and made arrangements beforehand, the group's vehicle entered the mountain village smoothly.

As soon as they got out of the car, Han Yi began assigning tasks: "Old Du, you're the only one who's been here with me before. Now, you take everyone to their accommodations first, and then organize and categorize the equipment."

Du Zhe nodded and waved to the crowd: "Come with me."

In addition to the original cast and crew, Han Yi also brought in Dao Rong and Li Xiang from the directing department.

There are only two actors: Fan Xiaopang – the only female lead in the film, Shanju; and Jiang Wu – the old man Zhong who spent 2700 yuan to buy a wife and then abused her.

The other extras were found directly in the village; that's what we wanted—a sense of realism.

This is Chen Chen's first time serving as a producer. She has now transferred to the Department of Management and specially hired a senior from the Department of Management as her assistant, and also brought in a makeup artist from the Academy of Fine Arts.

"Chen Chen, you take the female crew members and find them a separate room to stay in. I'll go find the village chief to solve the problem of meals."

"good!"

……

Lunch is served promptly at noon.

The crew's meals were prepared by the village chief, who arranged for people to cook in large pots. Han Yi didn't care who he hired, as long as the money was right, the meals had to be clean and hygienic, and the taste was average. Each meal consisted of two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and a soup.

We enjoyed lunch together.

After the meal, Han Yi sat by the door chatting with Du Zhe when Jiang Wu came over.

Seeing his hesitant expression, Han Yi's heart pounded: Could Jiang Wu be planning to abandon me?

After hesitating for a long time, Jiang Wu finally spoke: "Director Han, I have something to tell you... don't take it to heart."

"Senior brother, just say what's on your mind. Do you need to ask for leave?" Han Yi asked casually.

Jiang Wu shook his head: "No, it's my brother... He knows you've started a new film, a feature film, and he insisted on coming to see it."

"What?!"

Han Yi was startled and spat out the toothpick from his mouth: "How did Senior Brother Jiang Wen know? Didn't I give a gag order when we left the school?"

He then turned his gaze to Du Zhe, "Old Du, do you know what's going on?"

Du Zhe quickly waved his hand: "Director Han, you know me—"

Jiang Wu quickly interrupted, "Director Han, it has nothing to do with anyone else, it was me..." and then recounted what had happened.

It turns out that Jiang Wen's attempt to seize power on the set of "The Barber" failed, and he returned to Beijing unwillingly. That night, he went out for drinks with Jiang Wu. Jiang Wu was scheduled to leave with the "Selaginella" crew the next day, and after much deliberation, he decided to get his brother drunk first.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Wen's drinking capacity was surprisingly high; Jiang Wu, who had never drunk alcohol before, was tricked into revealing information. Sure enough, the film crew had just arrived in Shexian County when Jiang Wu received a call from his brother saying he was already on his way.

After listening, Han Yi scratched his head: "Why didn't Senior Brother Jiang Wen just call me? He wanted to visit the set, could I refuse?"

Jiang Wu smiled wryly: "That night while we were drinking, I heard my brother say, 'Han Yi is directing his first feature film, and he's not quite sure how to handle it. I need to go and help him.'"

"Holy crap! Is this coming for me?" Han Yi exclaimed in surprise.

Just as everyone had finished lunch, Han Yi gathered everyone around the main room for a meeting:

"My name is Han Yi, so I won't go into too much detail. You all probably know Jiang Wu and Fan Xiaopang, right?"

"know!"

"I know them all, Director Han!"

"Clap clap clap!" Applause rang out.

Han Yi started by saying, "The film is planned to shoot here for half a month, then return to the Beijing Film Studio to reshoot interior scenes. So—"

His gaze swept over everyone, scrutinizing them. "I need your full cooperation and meticulous attention to detail. Now, let's assign tasks. Du Zhe—"

"Here!" Du Zhe stood up straight.

Han Yi waved for him to sit down: "Du Zhe will be the assistant director, Gao Qiang and Zhao Bin will be in charge of the photography team, and Dao Rong, you'll take care of the props for now."

Li Xiang sat at the back, his gaze sweeping over the four people, lost in thought.

"Chen Chen is the producer of this film. The senior students from the management department should help her out. The makeup artist should follow Producer Chen's instructions."

"Okay, Director Han."

Han Yi stood up and looked at the last person: "Li Xiang, I know you're a directing major, but I'll have to ask you to be the script supervisor for now, responsible for communication within the crew. Hopefully, that won't be too much of a burden on you."

Li Xiang was so excited he could barely contain himself. He thought to himself, "I made sure to find out before I came that Du Zhe used to be just a cameraman. He became an assistant director after working with Director Han on a short film. If he can do it, so can I!"

He dove to his feet, saluted, and said, "Director Han, I guarantee I'll complete the mission!"

"Good!" Han Yi nodded in satisfaction.

……

The opening ceremony will be held at 3 p.m.

Han Yi took the incense from Gao Qiang and solemnly bowed to the cameras, hoping to please the "camera spirits".

"I hereby announce—the production team of 'Selaginella' is officially in the air!"

Du Zhe somehow got hold of several boxes of fireworks and dragged Han Yi to light them, muttering, "Director Han! This time we're shooting a feature film, we can't just slack off like last time!"

Han Yi took the windproof lighter handed to him and laughed, "You always like to come up with new tricks for me."

After the opening ceremony, Han Yi picked up a megaphone and began directing the filming, starting with the exterior shots.

He led his photography crew around the nearby mountains several times, taking shots from each one. They were busy until almost six o'clock.