Huayu: Enjoy Yourself

Chapter 47 The Train of Farewell

As filming progresses, the location also needs to be changed.

The film spans a wide range of scenes, and unlike Chen Kaige, Chen An didn't shoot sequentially, but instead concentrated on shooting a single segment.

After filming, they moved to another location to shoot another scene.

Well, Chen Kaige's filming style is more actor-friendly, but investors are furious.

Actors can get into character more smoothly if they follow the script, but Chen An, as the holy son of the Frugal Church, naturally wouldn't do that.

Filming inside the subway requires a permit, and while it doesn't take up a large portion of the story, it's still quite significant.

国内的第一条地铁就在京城，始建于1965年7月1日，第一条线路于1971年1月15日正式开通运营。

However, it officially opened to the public on September 11, 1981.

Many places don't have subways yet, so this filming was a form of publicity, and the approval came through quickly.

It's rare to find a director willing to film something modern, so I'm quite happy to promote it.

This time, the goal is to film everything from their first meeting to the last missed moment as quickly as possible.

The two lead actors are under a lot of pressure.

"Prepare early, the time is short, we need to finish filming as soon as possible," Chen An said to the two men standing behind the camera.

Zeng Li straightened herself up, tousled her hair a little, stood in front, nodded and said, "No problem, Director, I'm ready."

After saying that, he clenched his fist to encourage himself.

Chen Kun, standing to the side, also began to adjust his mindset: "I'm also ready to be the director."

"Alright, get ready to start." Seeing that the two were ready, Chen An also officially prepared to start filming.

The subway tunnel was teeming with people, and gusts of wind blew through it.

Zeng Li, who was a little tipsy, stood to the side and was almost hit by a speeding subway train, but Chen Kun pulled her back.

The wind and waves created by the subway ruffled Zeng Li's hair, revealing her face. This was the first time the two had met.

The two looked at each other, marking their first meeting and forging an unbreakable bond.

Thanks to Chen An's frequent invitations for Zeng Li to go out to eat, her performance in this scene was quite good; her eyes were glazed over with drunkenness, and her figure was swaying unsteadily.

Chen An just felt a sense of familiarity, but what he didn't know was that...

Zeng Li was imitating the way the others acted after drinking, so Chen An found it somewhat familiar.

Chen An didn't say much about this scene, thinking it was acceptable, so he skipped it.

The next part involves filming several scenes inside the subway, which must be done in one take.

From vomiting, playing fighting games, missing each other, and calling out names on the platform.

They changed clothes quickly after each performance, and it took three days to film all the scenes.

After all, the emotions involved were quite intense, and since both of them are still students, they can't switch between emotions as freely as veteran actors.

It would take some time, but it was completed within Chen An's expectations. Afterwards, he even had a meal with the staff.

They signed autographs and gave them to the staff. Some people also asked the two lead actors for autographs, saying they would definitely go to see the show.

Chen An expressed his gratitude repeatedly.

During the preparation stage, the filming location had already been scouted, and now the crew is heading out to the countryside.

We filmed scenes in the mountains, and also took the opportunity to film at the local train station.

This time it was a bit far, and the scenery in the suburbs didn't meet the requirements. The sandstorm control is not yet fully completed, so the scenery in the suburbs of Beijing is not very good.

The film crew drove for a whole day to reach their destination, a small town.

With a large crew, Chen An booked a small hotel for everyone to stay in.

Chen An helped Zeng Li carry her luggage upstairs, reminding her as they went, "Your room is next to mine. Be careful tonight. This place isn't like Beijing; the conditions are a bit worse. Tell me if you have any problems."

"Okay, thank you, Brother An." Zeng Li, carrying only a bag, followed Chen An upstairs.

The hotel was small, with only two floors, and somewhat old. After turning the corner, Chen An placed Zeng Li's room at the very back.

It's considered one of the better rooms, with a private toilet.

Chen An placed the luggage on the bedside and then handed her the key: "I'm right next door, and the others aren't far either. If you have any problems, you can come and find me. Just knock on the door."

"And don't wander around alone at night, I'm afraid I won't be able to find you later."

She even gave a special reminder not to go out alone at night, saying that even average-looking people are in danger, let alone someone like Zeng Li.

There's a high chance of danger. This era is not like later times. Even Chen An doesn't dare to do roadshows to increase box office revenue.

Men are in danger, let alone a beautiful woman like Zeng Li, who would attract attention like shining gold if she walked alone on the street.

"I know, I wouldn't dare wander around alone." Zeng Li understood, after all, there are a lot of news stories these days, and she was also afraid.

"I'll ask you to keep me company then, Brother An."

"Wow, you trust me that much? Then I'll take on a few more. You'd better run fast, or all those long legs will be wasted."

"Pah! I wasn't born for nothing."

Having become quite familiar with each other, Zeng Li, hearing Chen An make another joke, made an annoyed face and punched Chen An lightly.

Chen An grabbed her soft, white hand and held it in his: "Don't do this to bad guys, or they'll get even more excited." He said with a teasing smile.

Zeng Li was so angry at that look that she stomped her foot and said, "Go to hell!"

"Hahaha. Anyway, be careful, let's finish filming and go back as soon as possible." Chen An couldn't help but laugh at Zeng Li's cute appearance. He didn't say anything more, reminded her again, and then left the room.

After Chen An left, the sound of a door opening came from the next room, and Zeng Li closed the door as well.

Start packing your things, take out the items you need and put them away, and prepare them in advance.

First, prepare everything, and then let the two lead actors adjust their emotions.

The outdoor filming officially began. The two chatted on a hilltop, and then they separated, each standing on a separate hilltop.

They were separated by distance, speaking to each other in ways the other could not hear, and this time the female protagonist finally spoke her mind.

While crying and pouring out her heart, the male protagonist on the opposite mountain was still waving to her.

Chen An chose a crooked tree, the kind that's quite unique and eye-catching, and decided to film there.

The male and female protagonists make a promise, bury a time sphere, and agree to spend the agreed time together to read each other's letters.

After filming all the scenes on site, Chen An changed the filming location to the train station.

It was also after specifically contacting the station management for approval, since the train speed needed to be controlled for filming to avoid any danger.

Thanks to Chen An's international awards and reputation, the approval came through in just a few days.

Unlike the original work, Chen An scheduled the filming for the early morning, and the crew rushed to the filming location under the cover of night.

When they arrived, it was not yet five o'clock, and everyone in the crew was yawning and not quite awake yet.

However, Chen An had already arranged for the laying of the filming set, the placement of the cameras, and the adjustment of the camera positions.

"Wake up, we're going to have to jump off the train later," Chen An reminded Zeng Li, who was still a bit dazed and confused.

Zeng Li rubbed her eyes to clear her head: "It'll be over in a bit, Director."

Although he said that, Chen An wanted to pinch her cheeks because of her dazed look, but he was too embarrassed to do so in public.

It will take some time; we can only let her gradually regain consciousness.

Fortunately, by the time night began to lighten and a sliver of dawn appeared, everyone had recovered.

Filming began, and in the hazy morning light, Chen An illuminated the scene with cool, clear lighting.

The male and female protagonists parted ways before dawn, but the train had already arrived before the sun rose, even though their destination was the same.

However, they agreed to take two separate trips to leave.

After seeing the male protagonist off to his car, the two suddenly felt reluctant to part, but this unexpected turn of events led them to miss each other.

In the cool morning air, the female protagonist stands on the train door, looking at the male protagonist lying on the ground. They look at each other as the train begins to accelerate.

Dawn was rising when the two parted ways. The woman on the train departed, her black hair flying in the wind!

Or seek everything

(End of this chapter)