Chinese Entertainment: Directors Start with the Fairy Sister

Bright eyes and white teeth, a captivating gaze!

This was Zhao Yanxi's first impression when she opened her eyes. The face that came into view was unmatched, even in the entertainment industry, which is known for its good looks.

"Yifei..."

Seeing that Zhao Yanxi was alright, Zhang the Bearded Man breathed a slight sigh of relief, then asked with a serious expression, "What just happened?!"

"Who told you that's how movies are filmed?!"

Zhao Yanxi did not answer. After he sat up, he glanced around and saw that there were countless people watching the show.

Huang Xiaoming, Meng Guangmei, Kong Lin, Yang Mi... these are all familiar faces from the original timeline.

Liu Yifei was still holding the "murder weapon" she had just used to rob and kill someone. The beautiful and charming but aloof young woman behind her was naturally her future mother-in-law.

"I'm sorry, Director, Yifei, Auntie," Zhao Yanxi said, bowing slightly. "I probably stayed up too late studying the script last night and got too deeply involved with Zhen Zhibing. When we were filming just now, I couldn't help but put myself in Zhen Zhibing's shoes."

"I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience caused!"

"It's okay, it's okay."

Seeing Zhao Yanxi's sincerity, Liu Yifei was a little at a loss and waved her hands repeatedly to indicate that she didn't care.

Liu Xiaoli's expression also relaxed slightly; it's not uncommon for actors to become too immersed in their roles.

"Since it's all a misunderstanding, Xiao Zhao, you don't need to take it too seriously."

Liu Xiaoli was quite polite to her daughter's classmates, even though there was a difference between undergraduate and vocational college graduates.

"Alright," Zhang the Bearded Man said sternly, "Since Ms. Liu and Yifei have forgiven you, let's just let this matter drop."

"How are you feeling? Shall we continue filming this afternoon, or would you like to rest first?"

"Um, Director Zhang, I'd like to film this afternoon. My head is still a little dizzy..."

"Let's take a break then," Zhang Da Huzi waved his hand, signaling the production crew to quickly set up another scene.

Although he is demanding of actors, sometimes it is not unreasonable to let them rest and adjust for the sake of the effect.

Moreover, she was an actress who had just fainted.

"Yanxi, here's your milk." Liu Yifei jogged up to catch up and handed the AD calcium milk to Zhao Yanxi. "I have some snacks in my room, I'll get you some more later, okay?"

"No."

Zhao Yanxi took the AD milk and said with a smile, "Actually, I don't have low blood sugar. It was just an accident. After drinking your AD milk, I feel much better!"

"Really? Then you should rest for a bit. I'll bring you lunch!"

"That's great, thank you Yifei!"

"No, no!"

Liu Yifei waved her hand dismissively, then laughed without trying to act mature, and waved again, saying, "Then I'll go to the Shanghai Theatre Academy first, we'll talk later."

Watching Liu Yifei skip and hop along, Zhao Yanxi couldn't help but smile. She was sure she hadn't made a mistake in liking this female celebrity.

Not only is she different from other celebrities on screen and in the media, but she is also a kind and beautiful person in private.

Although the original owner worked part-time as a photographer and actor on the film set, she didn't have many friends on set who she could really talk to.

Most of them are alumni of the Beijing Film Academy, including Yang Guo, Guo Xiang, and this Little Dragon Girl.

Of course, he's closest to Liu Yifei—no wonder, she usually loves to share her snacks with the other crew members.

It's fair to say that everyone in the entire production crew disliked her.

...

Back in the crew dormitory, Zhao Yanxi lay on the bed and rested for a while.

Then he couldn't help but sit up, preparing to properly sort out his own condition.

Despite having accepted her reborn identity, Zhao Yanxi was still shocked that she had actually encountered something so sci-fi.

Is it just because he defended Liu Yifei against countless haters and moved heaven and earth?

That's how it's written in fables anyway. For example, in the story of Yu Gong moving mountains, the story eventually moved heaven and earth, and the gods moved the mountains; or in the story of Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy, their love story moved heaven and earth, but in the end, an old ox escorted him to his death...

Hmm, doesn't that sound like a male escort?

"I don't want to think about it anymore," Zhao Yanxi shook her head, clearing her mind of all the messy thoughts—no matter how she was reborn, it wasn't a bad thing, but rather a great thing!

In my previous life, I spent thirty years in a daze, achieving nothing in either scholarship or swordsmanship;

He drifted from one film crew to another, eventually living a life of mediocrity.

After studying directing at the Beijing Film Academy for five years, I finally got to direct a short drama thanks to the rise of short dramas.

But things are different after being reborn!

It was only 2004, yet I already had countless excellent film, television, and music works in my mind for the next twenty years.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yanxi quickly got out of bed, opened her laptop, and accessed the entertainment section of a portal website:

[On December 6th, "A World Without Thieves" officially kicked off the 2004 Lunar New Year film season!]

Stephen Chow traveled north to promote the film "Kung Fu Hustle."

...

Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li join the cast of "Memoirs of a Geisha"...

Seeing this, Zhao Yanxi felt relieved. Although this parallel universe was played by "Zhao Yanxi" as Zhen Zhibing, everything else seemed to be no different from the original universe.

Aside from the changes in opening chapters and the alteration of techniques, the rest of the basic situation remains the same.

If that's the case, then the twenty years of experience in my mind can be said to be invaluable!

actor?

What a load of rubbish!

I am a legitimate directing student at the Beijing Film Academy, and even the original owner of this body was a cinematography student at the Beijing Film Academy.

As is well known, the cinematography department at the Beijing Film Academy is also known as the "true-directing department".

For example, Zhang Yimou, Gu Changwei, Wang Quan'an, Cao Baoping, Ning Hao, Wen Muye, etc. Since the original owner chose the photography major, he must have a heart to be a director!

Regardless of what the original owner thought at first, the fact that he was admitted to the photography department shows that he also has the potential to become a great director of our time!

Since God has given me a second chance, my dreams from my past life and the destiny of this life have destined me to win the most dazzling crown in the film and television industry!

In the blink of an eye, Zhao Yanxi had already planned out her future path:

First, make a commercial film and rake in hundreds of millions at the box office;

Make another art film and win the Palme d'Or at Cannes;

Then make a global blockbuster and win the global annual box office champion;

Finally, after twenty years of directing, his films topped the global box office charts, making him the highest-grossing director of all time, and incidentally winning the European Film Awards, the Academy Awards, and the Oscars...

Then he married Liu Yifei and had twin daughters—perfect!

......

Once filming for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is finished and my work as an intern cinematographer is complete, I'll go solo!

At noon, Zhao Yanxi certainly couldn't wait for Liu Yifei to bring her lunch.

Even if she doesn't have any thoughts about it, Xiaoli, who loves her daughter dearly, will probably hold a grudge against herself!

In October, the weather in Yandang Mountain is cold; your breath seems to freeze into ice crystals.

Zhao Yanxi unexpectedly discovered another cheat code for herself—superhuman physical abilities.

During the years that the original owner lived at the foot of Wudang Mountain, he also learned a lot of Taoist skills.

For example, in addition to physical exercises such as "Eight Pieces of Brocade" and "Five Animal Frolics", they are also proficient in combat techniques used by Taoists, such as "Xingyi Quan", "Yu Bu", and "Tai Chi Quan".

These skills were one of the keys to getting into the "Condor Heroes" production team—free Quanzhen martial arts instruction.

When Zhao Yanxi saw these memories of the original owner, she was stunned. What kind of knowledge did she learn?

He wanted to be an actor, but he studied photography instead, and he's also good at martial arts. He's learned a lot of different things!

No wonder he wants to be an actor; with those skills, he could easily be an action actor.

It was precisely through the original owner's long-term training that Zhao Yanxi was left with an incredibly strong body.

Leaving the dormitory, I looked at the three- or four-story-high trees in front of the room, and then at the ground that was only four meters above the second floor.

Zhao Yanxi suddenly wanted to try out those fancy moves that were in her mind.

"Whoosh—"

Zhao Yanxi braced herself against the railing with one hand, leaped from the second floor, crashed diagonally into a tree trunk, and landed steadily.

"Holy crap, a martial arts master!"

Zhao Yanxi was extremely excited. In her previous life, she could actually stand up straight with her fragile body by doing a "carp jump". In her rebirth, she suddenly became Tyson!

"XiXi, you're amazing!"

Hearing the crisp little voice, Zhao Yanxi looked over with annoyance: "Hey Mimi, can you call me Yanxi, like Yifei does?"

Although the original owner believed that she was closest to Liu Yifei, others thought that she was closest to Yang Mi.

There's no other reason than that the other members of the crew are either seniors like Huang Xiaoming and Meng Guangmei, or leading actors like Liu Yifei.

Yang Mi's age doesn't match theirs, only Zhao Yanxi's age and status match hers.

At this age, Yang Mi doesn't have much ambition to climb the social ladder, and she does get along well with the original "Zhao Yanxi".

"Hey, calling you Qiqi is so friendly! You looked so cool jumping down just now! Qiqi, are you actually a hidden martial arts master?"

"How could it be fake?"

Zhao Yanxi said smugly, "If I didn't have some skills, why would I be allowed into the film crew?"

"By the way, why are you back? Isn't this lunchtime?"

"Never mind, I don't have much of an appetite," Yang Mi said suddenly in a low voice. "I'll rest for a while. You go and eat first."

Zhao Yanxi understood somewhat; it seemed she had been scolded by Zhang Dahuzi again.

"Old Zhang has a bit of a temper, don't take it too hard," Zhao Yanxi hesitated for a moment, then offered a word of comfort: "At your age, and without any formal training, you've already done very well."

"Thanks."

"It's alright, you should get some rest."

Looking at Zhao Yanxi's retreating figure, a hint of surprise flashed in Yang Mi's eyes.

I never expected that after fainting for a moment, this blockhead would suddenly become perceptive and even learn to comfort people!

......

In the cafeteria, Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli were sitting with Huang Xiaoming and others.

They ate, drank, chatted, and laughed, creating a lively atmosphere.

Next to Liu Yifei's plate, there was indeed an untouched boxed lunch.

Is my old classmate really planning to bring me food?

"Yanxi, over here." Huang Xiaoming saw Zhao Yanxi and waved to him.

Zhao Yanxi smiled and sat down next to Huang Xiaoming, looking at Liu Yifei and asking, "Yifei, is this the lunchbox you were planning to bring me?"

"These are boxed meals for the injured and sick; whoever is injured or sick will eat them."

"Sissi!"

Little Dragon Girl is quick-witted and sharp-tongued, Sister Xiaoli strongly suppresses her, Liu Yifei is as weak as a quail, and Zhao Yanxi benefits from the situation.

"Since I'm practically a patient myself, I won't stand on ceremony~"

"Yanxi, we have to continue filming scenes with my aunt this afternoon. Are you ready?"

"Always ready," Zhao Yanxi smiled "proudly," "To be honest, I played Zhen Zhibing specifically for this scene, and I've been thinking about how to film it well every day!"

"So you were planning to cause trouble this morning?"

Liu Xiaoli asked quietly, while Liu Yifei seemed oblivious, smiling innocently at Zhao Yanxi as she awaited his answer.

"Uh...unexpected, unexpected, Auntie."

"How could I, Xiao Zhao, be that kind of person..."