During lunch, Zhang Guorong conveyed his request for a substitute to Zhou Wen in a tactful tone. Wang Zuxian had done the ideological work in advance. Zhou Wen nodded without thinking. Seeing that Zhang Guorong's face was not very good, he persuaded with some worry. A few words.
"Young Master Rong, don't let yourself get too tired. Pay more attention to your ability to rest. Your body is the capital of making money. Don't throw it away just to make money."
Zhang Guorong smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "I really want to rest, but the situation is different now. Xu Ke is more crazy than you when filming."
Zhou Wen frowned and said in confusion: "Isn't that right? Did you play a lot of roles in the prequel to "A Better Tomorrow"? I remember it was about Brother Hao and Brother Xiao Ma when they were young in Vietnam, and Liang Jiahui replaced Dilong as the young Song Zihao. , you only have a few guest scenes, right?"
"What if I say that the two dramas are started at the same time? You may not know what is going on outside when you are concentrating on filming "A Chinese Ghost Story" in the mountains. Now Xu Ke is filming the prequel and the sequel together. The original script is broken again, trying to find the most reasonable one. route."
Zhang Guorong lowered his eyelids and sighed and said: "Xu Ke and Wu Yusen had differences in terms of creative concepts. It seems that the two of them did not cooperate very happily. The current situation is that Xu Ke is filming the prequel with a group of people. Wu Yusen roped in another group of people to make the sequel. It was one film in name, but actually two films were being worked on at the same time. I can say that the main reason was that Fa Ge was too tired. If he hadn't been dragged to the United States by Debao, Fa Brother can¡¯t last long.¡±
"Holy shit, what kind of trouble is this?" Xu Ke's crazy behavior really surprised Zhou Wen. You must know that before "A Better Tomorrow" became a hit, the scripts for the prequel and sequel had been written, and they were deleted several times before the official script was finalized. And asked Zhou Wen to help check, even though Zhou Wen was picky, he didn't say anything.
Who would have expected that after the official filming, Xu Ke and Wu Yusen would have differences, which would lead to the two of them leading the filming separately. This is not a good sign, and it fully shows that the two directors have serious conflicts in their creative concepts and directing styles.
Based on Zhou Wen¡¯s understanding of the two of them, Xu Ke is a very contradictory person. Sometimes he can be very romantic, so romantic that you feel like you have missed out on a lot of wonderful things in life, but sometimes, he will also show you particularly cruel things, like when he advocated arranging the prequel of "A Better Tomorrow" during the fall of Vietnam. back. It tells you that the world is unfair through chaotic wars and the constant killing of innocent people. He is also very vulnerable at times. So much so that you will feel a touch of sadness and pain after watching "Daoma Dan". That is the story Xu Ke really wants to tell you
Taking "A Better Tomorrow" as an example, Xu Kehui deliberately made the background tone very realistic, cruel, and heavy, in order not to make the audience feel too depressed and lose interest in watching the movie. He would enhance the role of the female character to dilute the sadness, and unknowingly shift the audience's attention to other aspects. In fact, it is Xu Ke's private goods behind it.
Needless to say, Wu Yusen came to shoot "A Better Tomorrow". Under Wu Yusen's lens, even the gunfight movie has an aristocratic temperament. His lens language always embodies the sympathy between same-sex friends, and has a sense of an illusory paradise beyond reality. This is not unrelated to his childhood experience and Chang Cheh's influence on him.
If Zhou Wen had directed it alone, "A Better Tomorrow" would have changed into another style, and the camera language would have been quite sharp. Whether the action or the gun battles would have been in the same vein, it would have made you enjoy a visual feast. This is what Zhou Wen can do in The foundation of Hong Kong film industry is the key to his ability to keep pace with Cheng Long.
"Awen. After you finish filming here, I have to go to Japan to hide for a few days. I have been under too much pressure recently." Zhang Guorong smiled and whispered: "It was announced that I was going to Japan for vacation, but in fact I was going there. When recording the songs, Honggu helped find two good helpers. There are some really great songs, so I took this opportunity to record them and see the effect."
"It's progressing very fast." Zhou Wen nodded and said, "Okay, anyway, there are only two scenes in the water left. After filming the encounter in the water tonight, you can leave, but tell the truth. You really Are you so afraid of water?"
"It's not that I'm afraid of water, it's that I'm afraid of being in water above the waist." Zhang Guorong said awkwardly: "It's been an old problem for twenty years, and I can't overcome it in a while."
When night falls, the black and white "A Chinese Ghost Story" crew became active again. In the first half of the night, they mainly filmed the scene where Shuining Caichen and Xiaoqian met for the first time in the water, following the sound of the piano.
Under the clear moonlight, you can see the long trestle and the pavilions in the water with floating white sand. Lotus petal candles are floating in the water on both sides of the trestle. They float back and forth along with the water patterns, making you feel suspicious and suspicious, poetic and picturesque.
The previous filming went very smoothly. When Xiaoqian deliberately threw the white gauze into the river, and when Ning Caichen jumped into the river desperately, Zhou Wen dressed as a scholar came on stage to replace Zhang Guorong and complete the dive. Then, Zhang Guorong, who was soaked all over, climbed to the edge of the trestle.Through the monitor, Zhou Wen could clearly see Zhang Guorong trembling slightly, and immediately remembered what he said during lunch, because at this time the water had exceeded his waist, and the trembling reflected his The tension and fear in his heart were just because he was afraid that he would continue to work diligently.
"Cut!" Zhou Wen shouted and said, "It's over, quickly change into dry clothes for brother. The stage manager asked you to prepare the ginger soup. Let brother drink it quickly to avoid catching a cold."
"Awen, is the camera okay?" Zhang Guorong came over and asked.
Zhou Wen smiled and said, "It's okay. When the time comes, we'll render the camera to divert the audience's attention so they won't notice."
Hearing this, Zhang Guorong knew that he was still too nervous, which resulted in the shot not being ideal, so he apologized: "I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble again."
In the middle of the night, the crew moved indoors to film the scene where Nie Xiaoqian did not hesitate to bathe with Ning Caichen in order to save her life.
In order to alleviate Zhang Guorong's fear, Zhou Wen asked someone to add a small amount of water to the bathtub, and covered the bathtub with a piece of white silk gauze, leaving only Zhang Guorong's head exposed. In this way, Zhang Guorong's face His expression finally became much more comfortable, but some of the humorous little tricks that he had planned had to be given up.
In fact, Zhang Guorong is a dedicated actor who cooperates well with the director. Especially in the three movies he collaborated with Zhou Wen, many things were completely new attempts for him. For example, he had never filmed an action movie before. In "A Better Tomorrow" Zhou Wen designed Song Zijie for him as a police officer. After half a month of training by Zhou Wen, his martial arts movements were also very tense. For example, before filming "Rivals 2", he was most exposed to break dancing or other dances, but as soon as he saw After hip-hop, he studied very hard.
"Compared with the brave attempts in the previous two films, "A Chinese Ghost Story" has more firsts and firsts. Zhang Guorong couldn't ride a horse, had never hung a wire, and was afraid of snakes and wolves But in order to meet the needs of the script, he still learned to ride a horse, including a scene of galloping on horseback in the rain. Almost fell off the horse many times. It wasn't until he saw that he couldn't finish it that Zhou Wen had someone use a bamboo ladder to hold him up, and only took a close-up of his upper body to manage it.
To be honest, Zhang Guorong has worked hard enough. Zhou Wen really didn't want to continue torturing him, so he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Young Master Rong is suffering. Don't think too much about it. Anyway, there are computer special effects now, and the synthesis of the picture will be done later."
Having said that. But Zhang Guorong still felt sorry and wanted to say something. Seeing that Zhou Wen had no intention of complaining, he said with relief: "Okay, I owe you a favor. I will definitely pay it back if I have the chance."
"There are plenty of opportunities. Sooner or later, you will also be a member of the Zhou family. Don't worry for a while, haha." Zhou Wen said with a smile: "If you still have energy after finishing the record, let's work together on another one."
Zhang Guorong¡¯s eyes lit up and he asked with a smile: ¡°There is a new script, what is it about?¡±
"You haven't been tortured enough by me?" Zhou Wen raised his eyebrows and said, "To be honest, seeing you working so hard, I almost can't bear it anymore."
Zhang Guorong smiled and said: "Haha. Torture is also a kind of progress. After several years in the industry, I can only hone my acting skills by working with you. I will rely on you in the future!"
"Haha. I can't afford to support you."
"I can support myself, you just need to keep filming for me. Just let me improve my acting skills."
"No, the request is that simple. Okay, I will set up a script team when I have time, and let them polish the scripts for you. We will produce ten dramas every year to keep you entertained!"
While the two were chatting and laughing, the staff arranged the lights and lenses, and Wang Zuxian put on makeup again and stood by.
"Brother Wen, the machines are ready."
Zhou Wen nodded and said, "Well, we don't have anything to do next. Let's go back and pack our luggage. We'll finish the job after dawn!"
The word "finished" is like a pick-me-up. It is tantamount to relief for the staff who have been working hard in the mountains and valleys for two months. "It's finished. Everyone can return to the city. They no longer have to face the sultry weather. They can return to the city." The air-conditioned room is cooler, and I no longer have to fight mosquitoes and cockroaches every night. I can finally sleep comfortably and peacefully.
Seeing everyone leaving happily, Wang Zuxian's heart was beating wildly, and his pretty face turned red. Zhang Guorong, who was about to leave, couldn't help but curiously asked: "Xiaoxian, you are very hot." ?"
"No, I'm so excited when I think it's about to be finished, haha." Wang Zuxian said with a silly smile.
Zhang Guorong looked at Wang Zuxian and then at Zhou Wen who was busy checking the camera position. He nodded and said, "Yes, but I feel like something is missing. How about I stay and help you with the camera."
"Uh, no, no, no, brother, you have been filming all night and soaking in the water for a long time. Go back quickly."Take a breath, the wind is strong on the mountain, be careful of typhoid fever. "Wang Zuxian was really afraid that he would stay and make light bulbs, so he even pushed him away and issued an eviction order.
"Awen, are you sure that only the two of you can handle the final scene?" Zhang Guorong turned around and stretched his neck and asked.
Zhou Wen said nothing, made an OK gesture with his left hand, and continued to play with the two cameras.
"Look, Brother Wen has already said it's OK. You don't need to worry too much here. Come on down quickly."
"But shouldn't we celebrate with champagne when we finish filming?" Zhang Guorong said kindly, "I'll bring it to you later."
Wang Zuxian's face was covered with black lines. She said with a grimace: "Brother, please don't be so enthusiastic. I have prepared champagne. Here, take a look."
"Okay." Zhang Guorong nodded and said, "Actually, I'm just curious."
¡°What¡¯s so curious about the final scene?¡± Wang Zuxian pouted and said.
"A man and a woman alone, in a deserted mountain and templeyou act so impatient again, I'm really afraid that grandma will suck Awen dry again when no one is around"
"Don't worry, I don't have any naked bells on my feet. Grandma won't come if she doesn't receive the signal. Ning Caichen, you'd better go back with confidence. Xiahou Swordsman will protect me!"
"Hey, Bai Wuyi is a scholar. I'll come back when I learn how to swim!" Zhang Guorong left with a meaningful smile.
"Huh~" Wang Zuxian leaned behind the door and breathed a sigh of relief. Against the backdrop of the bright red wedding dress, he looked very charming. His beautiful eyes were staring at Zhou Wen who was adjusting the lighting and camera, especially obsessed.
"Xiao Xian, come here and talk to you again." Zhou Wen waved.
"Oh." Wang Zuxian ran over. Unexpectedly, the hem of the red wedding dress was too long. As soon as he raised his feet, he tripped and fell to the ground with an ouch.
Zhou Wen hurriedly helped her up, frowned and asked in concern: "Are you okay? Does it hurt from the fall?"
"It's okay." Wang Zuxian bared his teeth and endured the burning pain in his knee.
Zhou Wen lifted up the hem of the red wedding dress and saw the scars on the other person's smooth and round knees. He couldn't help complaining: "You still say it's okay? Your knees are broken. Why are you so careless? Sit down and don't move. I'll go. Take the stump and beat the wine.¡±
The potion of the twilight wine took effect, causing Wang Zuxian to scream in pain: "Brother Wen, it hurts so much, don't do it, don't do it."
"Keep it up." Zhou Wen said, pressing his right palm on the opponent's erratic knee, and unknowingly using dark massage techniques. At first, Wang Zuxian still felt unbearable pain. After a short time, the pain gradually disappeared, and his legs moved upward. The heat from Zhou Wen's palm made her feel very comfortable and safe.
Occasionally, she felt that Zhou Wen would be very forceful, and her legs would feel numb like needle pricks or electric shocks, which made her moan softly. Her pretty face was even more sexy, so charming.
Wang Zuxian murmured while enjoying Zhou Wen's considerate massage: "WellBrother Wenyou are so kind~"
"I don't know who hanged himself on Guojianglong for a long time a few days ago. He complained to Honggu with snot and tears, saying that I abused girls, so I was scolded by Honggu for a long time."
"Why are you bringing up such a shameful thing?" Wang Zuxian pouted his red lips, his beautiful eyes were full of Zhou Wen's shadow. After thinking about it five or six times, he finally plucked up the courage to say: "Brother Wen"
"What's wrong?" Zhou Wen continued to massage her wound with medicinal wine.
"III like you so much!" Wang Zuxian summoned all the strength in her body and finally opened her mouth to say the words that had been brewing for a long time. After the words came out, she lowered her head and did not dare to look at Zhou Wen. Her breathing was rapid and her chest was rising and falling. ¡-
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