HuaYu: Starting with Photography to Navigate the Entertainment Industry

Fan Bingbing's arrival was far more useful than Xu Lang's speech.

The entire crew was incredibly excited, as if they'd been injected with adrenaline.

Especially the male actors, who were all newcomers, were all vying to show their talents.

He became like a little fanboy, especially around several actresses.

The person everyone envies the most is Zhou Yiwei.

During the break, Wen Zhang, Zhu Chenyu, and the others surrounded Zhou Yiwei, asking with envy:

"Wei Zi, you've had your fun, huh? Liu Yifei is playing your girlfriend. Don't let your kiss become real, okay?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yiwei was depressed.

"Hey, don't even mention it, haven't you noticed?"

Although this drama is a youth idol drama with a romance theme, do you see any intimate scenes in the entire script and drama?

Forget about intimate scenes, there wasn't even a single shot of someone hugging or embracing.

To this day, I haven't even touched Liu Yifei's hand.

What kind of boyfriend is this?

Upon hearing this, Wen Zhang and Zhu Chenyu recalled the script and the filming process.

"That's true, I've never even touched Yang Mi's hand."

"I didn't even touch Liu Yan's hand!"

As the three were talking, the assistant director on set called out to them, "It's your turn to go on stage."

Xu Lang called Qin Feifei (who plays Xia Lin), Liu Yifei (who plays Mi Lai), and Zhou Yiwei (who plays Lu Tao) together and said:

"The following scene is very simple. Mi Lai encounters Xia Lin and Lu Tao, who are a couple, at a convenience store. It's a simple scene with simple dialogue."

Do you all understand?

"Um."

"clear."

"Know."

"Okay, let's begin!"

"Action!"

Xu Lang looked at the scene through the camera lens:

In the middle of the night, at a 711-Eleven convenience store, Mi Lai was alone, carrying a bag, picking out things.

Just then, the shop door was pushed open, and a man and a woman walked in, chatting and laughing happily.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Mi Lai instinctively bumped her head and saw Xia Lin holding Lu Tao's arm.

These two people are her best friend and her boyfriend.

To encounter this in such a scenario...

"Click!"

At the very beginning, Xu Lang called for a stop, and everyone was confused about what he meant.

Xu Lang looked at Liu Yifei, who seemed somewhat bewildered, and said:

"No, this expression is wrong, it's too bland."

Let's try again!

"oh!"

Liu Yifei recalled the plot and adjusted her state of mind.

"ation!"

Inside the convenience store, Xia Lin, arm in arm with Lu Tao, pushed open the door and entered.

Liu Yifei turned around, her expression suddenly turning one of intense pain. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Xu Lang call out again from beside her:

"Click!"

Xu Lang poked his head out from behind the camera and yelled at Liu Yifei again.

That's going too far!

Be careful to strike a balance!

Then he shouted to everyone:

"Attention everyone, the third encounter at the convenience store, action!"

"Click!"

"Click!"

"Click!"

. . . .

In just one hour, such a short scene was cut eight times by Xu Lang.

After being stopped nine times, Liu Xiaoli couldn't stand it anymore and protested to Xu Lang:

"Xu Lang, are you doing this on purpose? Are you trying to make things difficult for Qianqian?"

Hearing her say that, and seeing the sullen look on Liu Yifei's face, Xu Lang said to the others:

"Everyone else, take a 15-minute break!"

After saying that, he stepped out from behind the camera and came to Liu Yifei's side.

"Sissi, do you know why I take this simple scene so seriously?"

"Well..."

Liu Yifei really didn't know why Xu Lang was taking it so seriously, and shook her head.

"Do you know what the most brutal part of this scene is?"

Liu Yifei thought for a moment and said:

"It's betrayal. Mi Lai caught her best friend with her boyfriend; that feeling of betrayal!"

"wrong!"

Xu Lang categorically and decisively refuted Liu Yifei's statement.

"If someone else had played Mi Lai, your statement would be different."

But you are different. You are Liu Yifei, the white moonlight in every man's heart.

The character of Mi Lai you portray must be different.

"Um?"

Xu Lang's words left Liu Yifei somewhat confused.

Seeing this, Xu Lang took out the script, pointed to the contents, and said:

"The cruelest part of this scene is that you know you've been betrayed, but you can't show that you've been betrayed!"

The reason is simple: because you are a fairy goddess, your reaction is to be different from others.

Other people's pain can be expressed, written on their faces, or vented through their actions, but yours is different.

You can't show it, but you have to make sure that all the viewers can see your pain and helplessness at a glance, so that they feel sorry for you!

Xu Lang's long and rambling speech was quite convoluted.

Liu Yifei was a little confused. Her usual roles included the Dragon Girl who lost her son and Ling'er who was sacrificed to the heavens. Those were all earth-shattering tragedies.

But now, according to Xu Lang, the plot is just one thing:

It's not even a tragedy... It's daily torture!

That's too cruel!

Seeing that Liu Yifei was still a bit lost, Xu Lang paused and then said:

"Xia Lin is not your ordinary friend, but your best friend who shared a bunk bed with you for four years of college, shared sanitary napkins with you, and knows all your passwords."

Lu Tao is not only your first love, but also the boyfriend you've met your parents, planned your future with, and even sewed buttons on his sweater.

Now, late on Valentine's Day, Lu Tao lied to you about having to work overtime, but he's actually on a date with Xia Lin. They come in arm in arm and, right under your nose, buy condoms...

With a "whoosh," Liu Yifei's face turned bright red. She couldn't help but glare at Xu Lang, cursing inwardly.

"That Xu Lang, he really doesn't hold back at all with his words!"

Xu Lang, completely unconcerned, continued:

"That's exactly what I mean. You've lost completely, and you can't let them know you've lost."

"We lost, but we can't let Xia Lin and Lu Tao notice; however, the audience must clearly feel it..."

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean!"

Seeing the enlightened expression on Liu Yifei's face, Xu Lang nodded, returned behind the camera, and addressed everyone:

"Everyone get ready, Convenience Store Encounter, Scene 3, Step 10, Action!"

Late at night, at a 711-Eleven, Mi Lai was picking out a little surprise for her boyfriend.

Just then, the convenience store door opened, and the sound of a man and a woman talking and laughing drifted in.

Mi Lai was extremely familiar with both voices; one was her best friend who slept in the bunk bed with her in college, and the other was her first boyfriend.

Through the reflection in the mirror on the wall, Mi Lai saw Xia Lin affectionately hugging Lu Tao's shoulder, her head resting on his shoulder, smiling so sweetly, a sweetness Mi Lai had never seen before!

Mi Lai didn't turn around; her body seemed to have been struck by lightning, and she froze on the spot.

Through the monitor, Xu Lang activated the [God-level Camera System], magnifying Liu Yifei's stiff body, slightly trembling shoulders, shivering calves, and subtle movements such as turning her head several times without success.

"Yes, that's the feeling!"

Xu Lang was very satisfied and said in a low voice,

"Yes, turn around, pay attention, don't look at the people, look at their shadows through the shelves, look at their shadows that have merged together."

"After confirming, your reaction shouldn't be hysterical; it should be restrained anger. Also, you should make small gestures, like fixing your hair or straightening your clothes. Use these actions to mask your panic, your anger, and your helplessness!"

Lu Tao spotted you. He and Xia Lin separated, and they were embarrassed. They called your name. You turned around to face Xia Lin and Lu Tao, and blinked to suppress your tears.

A smile should grace your lips, a hint of surprise.