China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 15 The most beautiful woman in Mainland China
One of the most enjoyable things about being an actor is probably not having to get up early. Lin Xuan took a nap for the first time in a long time.

At eight o'clock, he brought the crew pass and successfully entered the Beijing Film Studio after passing the inspection by the guard.

From today on, he officially joins the group.

Because the basement he rented was close to the Beijing Film Studio, even if he got up late, he would be the first to arrive.

The process after actors join the group is no different from that of extras. They also need to change costumes, get props, and put on makeup.

Lin Xuan has two costumes, one with pure white silk lining and a light blue embroidered robe on the outside.

Both pieces of clothing are made of silk and are very thin. Wearing them together looks like pajamas.

After all, you are a man's favorite. How can the emperor appreciate your figure if you wear such thick clothes?

After changing into the costume, the stylist came over to put a wig on him and select accessories, and then went to the makeup artist.

The makeup artist this time is not the same one as before. She has a whole team, which is considered top-notch in the industry.

The plan for Lin Xuan's makeup was not to pile on powder, but to cover blemishes first and then brighten them to improve the transparency of her skin tone.

The cosmetics are also much higher quality. Not only are they light and non-sticky, they also have a light fragrance.

All preparations have been completed and one hour has passed.

The other two leading actors have arrived and are putting on makeup.

"Sister Hong, Sister Lei." Lin Xuan dragged his robe over to say hello.

Chen Hong had already changed into her costume. Looking at Lin Xuan in fluttering clothes, she said with a smile on her face: "You look much more handsome in ancient costumes than in modern ones."

The first time the two met, Lin Xuan was wearing the armor of an Ouchi guard, and it was his outstanding ancient costume that caught her eye.

"It's not bad. Sister Hong looks amazing in ancient costume." Lin Xuan quickly said a few words of modesty.

This sentence is not a business compliment. Both of them are obviously the type who look better in ancient costumes than in modern costumes.

Chen Hong was a little happy to be praised, and then asked: "Which drama impressed you the most?"

This was considered a small test. Lin Xuan was not stumped and blurted out: "Liancheng in "Liao Zhai", Diao Chan in "Three Kingdoms"."

The two dramas he chose are relatively old, but they are indeed the ones where Chen Hong's appearance is at its peak and breathtakingly beautiful.

Chen Hong recalled the past and said mockingly: "Those were all dramas from the past. Now they are old and not good to watch."

Lin Xuan knew that he had stepped on something wrong, and quickly went back to make up for it: "She is also very beautiful now. I also read in a magazine that Sister Hong is the most beautiful woman in Mainland China."

"Hahaha, which magazine is it?" Chen Hong was amused by this sentence and laughed out loud.

"I forgot which magazine, I saw it on the newsstand." Lin Xuan couldn't make it up.

"I knew you were making it up. It would be better if those people didn't scold me."

Although I knew it was made up by Lin Xuan, the phrase "the most beautiful woman in the Mainland" was really devastating. Chen Hong never closed the corners of her mouth and kept laughing. The makeup artist dared to be angry but dared not speak out.

"Oh, it seems that I have really passed up. Young people nowadays don't recognize me anymore." Gui Yalei sighed at the side.

Lin Xuan turned his head and quickly started another wave of rainbow farts.

Chen Hong is the most beautiful woman in Mainland China, and this one is even more important.

Among the crew of "Da Ming Palace Ci", the highest-ranking person in the industry is neither Li Shaohong, the boss and director of Rong Xinda, nor Chen Hong, the great director's wife, but the man in front of him who is over 50 years old.

Gui Yalei was born in 44. Her first movie was called "Misty Rain", which is the movie version of "Love is Deep and Rainy".

She played the heroine Lu Yiping and won the Golden Horse Award for Best Actress for this role.

After winning the award, Gui Yalei chose to get married and have children when she was most popular. She took a break from acting for three years and did not come back until her children were older.

As a result, her first movie after her comeback, "Home in Taipei," won her the second Golden Horse Award for Best Actress. Even the young Li An was a fan of hers.

After he became a director, he successively invited Gui Yalei to star in "Pushing Hands", "The Wedding Banquet", and "Eating Man and Woman". During this period, Gui Yalei was nominated five times and won the Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress twice.

In the mid-90s, Gui Yalei chose to develop in both places at the same time, and entered the field of TV series, and won the TV Golden Bell Award for Best Supporting Actress.

If you look at the resume above, you will know how high Gui Yalei's status is in the industry.

Lin Xuan was good at flattering people, and Gui Yalei was amused with just a few words. The atmosphere in the dressing room was extremely harmonious. ………………

At around nine o'clock, the crew was ready to officially start filming.

What was filmed in the morning was that Wu Zetian introduced Zhang Changzong, her male favorite, to her to heal Taiping's emotional wounds.

Chen Honglian moved lightly and walked into the palace. The palace was silent: "Is there anyone there, mother?"

Looking across the embroidered screen, Taiping saw a handsome man standing next to a huge embroidery of lotus flowers.

Lin Xuan slowly turned around, with a slight smile on his face, and saluted: "I, Zhang Changzong, have met the princess."

"you are?"

Gui Yalei appeared from the side: "His name is Zhang Changzong. I brought him back from Luoyang. He specializes in embroidering lotus flowers. Don't you think he is as delicate and elegant as a lotus flower?"

Chen Hong turned around and looked carefully, and their eyes met in the air.

"This lotus picture by Mr. Zhang was specially embroidered for you."

Lin Xuan turned around and asked: "Can the princess know embroidery?"

Chen Hong nodded slightly: "I know a little bit, I was forced to learn it by my mother when I was a child."

Lin Xuan was overjoyed and stood up to give up his seat: "Then why doesn't the princess finish it off by herself?"

Chen Hong hesitated for a moment, then sat down and picked up the embroidery needle.

"No, a princess should be like this..."

Lin Xuan stood on the side and began to guide step by step.

Taiping in the play has not been in contact with a man for many years, and suddenly meets such an outstanding handsome man, and feels a little itchy in his heart.

Lin Xuan put his hand gently on her shoulder, leaned down and taught her embroidery with his own hands.

The two were very close, and Chen Hong smelled his scent, with an intoxicated expression on her face, but her reason told her not to be emotional.

So there needs to be a bit of struggle in the expression and body.

"Crack!"

The first half of the shooting went smoothly, but the last part was already shot three times.

The main reason is that Chen Hong's expression and tone are not quite right.

In the play, Taiping has no feelings for Zhang Changzong, and his attitude towards him should be more indifferent and resistant.

But when filming, Chen Hong looked at Lin Xuan with gentle eyes. She didn't look like a stranger, but like an old lover she hadn't seen for many years.

Li Shaohong had a problem, and Chen Hong was shy and a little embarrassed.

It's all because of the phrase "the most beautiful woman in the Mainland". She was so excited when she said it that she even started to feel swaying when she walked. How could she show the feeling of indifference.

"Director, let me find my state again." Chen Hong walked aside and took a few deep breaths to suppress the restlessness in his heart.

After adjusting several times, she finally regained her composure before dinner in the morning and successfully ended the scene.

After finishing work, Lin Xuan followed the three women to the lounge for dinner.

After filming for more than two years, it was the first time he had a box lunch at the starring level.

This is not a meal ordered from a roadside restaurant, but a dish specially packaged from a star-rated hotel. Not only does it taste good, but the ingredients are also the freshest.

While eating, Li Shaohong also asked about what happened in the morning.

Chen Hong felt guilty and only said that she was not in a good condition.

The three of them kept silent about this matter, and Li Shaohong said a few words of comfort and didn't take it seriously.

Gui Yalei sat aside as if watching a play, watching the two of them pretending to be stupid with a smile.

(End of this chapter)