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Chapter 142: Criticizing Sang and Huai

"That wonton seller, what are you doing with your hands?"

"The one who carries the burden should walk more steadily. Who arranged this for me? Get me another one with a better health!"

"That little girl in the flowered jacket over there, who told you to eat the props!"

The extra actor selling candied haws on a stick looked at the little girl eating the props in front of him and couldn't help laughing, and said in a low voice: "The director must have scolded me."

The little girl stuck out her tongue and chewed the candied haws in her mouth like a hamster.

Chen Shiping was speechless. This was a stage show, not a real shot. These actors really got the job done!

Chen Shiping couldn't laugh or cry when he saw her eating so well. This little girl didn't look very young, she was probably around seventeen or eighteen years old. It was probably her first time as an extra.

However, the little girl was quite happy eating and looked cute. Chen Shiping didn't bother to talk about her, she was just a candied haws.

The little girl eating the candied haws on a stick breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Chen Shiping didn't scold her, and continued eating with the candied haws on a stick.

Chen Shiping walked from one end of the street to the other, arranging the extras one by one, and then called Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei over.

"For tomorrow's scene, I will use a long lens. The camera will follow Xiao Laizi and show the whole street." Chen Shiping led them through the scene, then walked to the entrance of the theater and said, "We have been filming until this point, when the corner appears. Finally, the camera turned around and it was from Xiao Laizi’s perspective.”

Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei nodded, indicating that they understood, but also expressed that they were worried that the actor would not be able to pass.

Long shots require very high performance from the actors. The long shot where Chen Shiping pulled them away just now lasted at least one minute, which was not easy to perform.

Chen Shiping said with a smile: "Why should I be afraid of not being able to take good pictures? I just need to do it a few more times. I am still afraid of wasting film, but don't save me any money."

Chen Shiping then found two extras as stand-ins, and then asked Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei to walk through the scene several times to familiarize themselves with the shots.

At this time, Zhang Guorong and Li Bihua, who had already dressed up as Cheng Dieyi, came over.

"You're already in the act?" Chen Shiping looked at Leslie Cheung's appearance and said with a smile, "Are you so anxious to act?"

"No, show it to Bihua." Zhang Guorong said with a smile.

Chen Shiping turned to look at Li Bihua and found that she was looking at Zhang Guorong with a slightly infatuated look, as if she was a little fan.

Xu Feng couldn't help but said at this time: "It's so good, it looks so similar."

"When I wrote it, I wrote it after my brother. He is Cheng Dieyi in my heart!" Li Bihua couldn't help but said.

"Bi Hua, there is someone who can help you realize your dream, so why don't you treat him to dinner." Xu Feng said with a smile.

Li Bihua was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Chen Shiping and said, "It's you, I really want to thank you. Let's go! I'm treating you!"

"Haha, another day, I'm still busy tonight."

Chen Shiping made a joke, chatted with them for a few words and then went to work.

Li Bihua happily took Leslie Cheung to the theater to see what he looked like on stage, like a fanatic.

By the time Chen Shiping finished his work, it was already midnight, and he didn't notice when Li Bihua and the others left.

When Chen Shiping got home, it was almost three o'clock, and Tao Huimin went to bed early.

Thinking that he would have to get up early to go to the set tomorrow, Chen Shiping did not go back to the bedroom and just spent the night on the sofa.

You don't have to worry about people going back and forth, and Tao Huimin can't sleep well either.

When Chen Shiping woke up early the next morning, he found that he was covered with a blanket and the smell of chicken soup wafted from the kitchen.

"You woke up so early, why didn't you get more sleep?"

Chen Shiping came to the kitchen and hugged Tao Huimin from behind. He smelled the fragrance of her hair and felt that yesterday's fatigue had dissipated.

"Why didn't you go in and sleep last night?" Tao Huimin asked, tilting his head and rubbing Chen Shiping's face.

Chen Shiping smiled and said, "I came back too late for fear of waking you up."

Tao Huimin drank the chicken soup and said, "I thought I could take good care of you by resigning, but now it's better for you to take care of me."

"Why are you talking about this? I'm busy outside every day. You don't have to worry about things at home." Chen Shiping let go of Tao Huimin, took out an apple from the refrigerator, took a bite and asked, "How is the new house going? "

"The floor tiles haven't been finished yet. It will probably take another two months." Tao Huimin explained that the new house is for weddings and has not yet been installed.

Chen Shiping counted the days and said, "It's almost the same. Slow work will lead to careful work."

After chatting with Tao Huimin for a few more words, Chen Shiping went to the set after breakfast.

When Chen Shiping arrived at the set, Shi Nansheng was sitting with Xu Feng in the Beijing Hotel.

They are also old acquaintances. Shi Nansheng arrived in the capital yesterday evening and planned to meet Chen Shiping today. Unexpectedly, he met Xu Feng in the hotel.

When the two met and chatted, Shi Nansheng knew that Xu Feng was going to the set of Farewell My Concubine, so he followed him.

"What are you doing in the capital this time?" Xu Feng asked curiously. She had spoken to Lin Qingxia on the phone last night and knew that Dongfang Invincible was busy promoting.

Shi Nansheng didn't hide anything and said directly: "For the release of Eastern Invincible in the Mainland."

As she said that, she asked Xu Feng about what kind of person Chen Shiping was, and wanted to know whether her and Xu Ke's judgments were correct.

Xu Fengzheng was cooperating with Chen Shiping, so she naturally said good things, and in her opinion, Chen Shiping himself was an excellent person.

Listening to Xu Feng's description of Chen Shiping, Shi Nansheng felt that his question was in vain.

What she said about his talent and ability were all comments on Chen Shiping's status as a director, but what she wanted to know was Chen Shiping's comments on other aspects.

The street in the studio's theater was full of extras sitting there, waiting for the filming to start.

Many characters whose faces will appear in the camera are also wearing makeup at this time.

Chen Shiping was busy setting up the scene. He saw Xu Feng coming from a distance and nodded to her. He didn't realize that the person following her was Shi Nansheng.

Xu Feng looked at Shi Nansheng and asked, "Why don't you come over and say hello?"

"No, wait until he finishes filming." Shi Nansheng said with a smile, mainly because he wanted to see how Chen Shiping made movies. A director's style of managing the crew can also tell what the person's true character is like.

"Come here, Xiao Lai Zi, have you remembered the words?" Chen Shiping called Xiao Lai Zi and warned him: "You have to remember this time, this is not a night run. If you forget, I will ask your master to hit you with a knife." You’re in the ass.”

Xiao Laizi chuckled and said, "I've memorized it a long time ago, these are just a few words!"

"Don't brag! Act well." Chen Shiping warned him a few words and asked him to get ready.

He didn't dare to put too much pressure on the young actor. In today's scene, the little laizi escaped and ate the candied haws. It was the highlight of his life, so he couldn't be nervous.

Chen Shiping didn't say anything on Xiaodouzi's side, so he was just confused. He just ran out with Xiaodouzi, so he just had to be confused both inside and outside the play.

Shi Nansheng on the other side looked at such a big scene and asked Xu Feng curiously.

"Are these exterior scenes built for this movie? How many actors were invited here? They all look like professional actors." Xu Feng explained with a smile: "Yes, it cost a lot of money. These actors are all from the movie The students at the academy and drama school are very professional.”

Shi Nansheng couldn't help but said: "Such a scene can only happen in the mainland, and the actors in Xiangjiang are not half as many as those on the street."

"Yes, there are a lot of talents in the mainland. Now that the film market has been reformed, it will definitely develop very quickly in the future." Xu Feng said very optimistically.

Looking at the heated scene, Shi Nansheng finally felt a sense of urgency in his heart. From talent pool to market, the mainland is better than Hong Kong. Now with policy support, it will be a matter of time before Hong Kong Film surpasses Hong Kong.

When I was in Xiangjiang before, I didn't feel it deeply, but now I'm really nervous after seeing it with my own eyes.

If there is one thing that cannot compare with Hong Kong in the Mainland, it is that it does not have much funds.

But after she turned her head and glanced at Xu Feng, she knew in her heart that the shortcomings in funds would be resolved soon.

Nowadays, many Wanwan companies have begun to invest in mainland films. Needless to say Xu Feng, Zhang Yimo recently received investment from Wanwan, and many other filmmakers have also received investment.

If Wanwan's capital is invested in the mainland, the investment in Xiangjiang will be less. Between an increase and a decrease, Xiangjiang's current advantage will become smaller and smaller.

The most important thing is that Wanwan has increased the proportion of imported Western films this year. It will become increasingly difficult for Xiangjiang films to enter the Wanwan market in the next few years.

It is imperative to embrace the mainland market.

Shi Nansheng looked at Chen Shiping who was busy in the distance, and began to think about how to persuade Chen Shiping to help Oriental Undefeated distribute in the mainland.

"Does Chen Shiping have any hobbies?" Shi Nansheng asked Xu Feng.

Xu Feng was stunned for a moment, frowned and thought for a while and then said: "I didn't find out that he has any hobbies."

I don’t know if it counts if I like cheating, but I can’t say it.

By the way, she also likes money. She promised two million for this movie, so he took the next step, but she felt that the two million was well spent!

I even feel that the pay is too little. Two million is not as much as the actor's salary.

Xu Feng hesitated and said to Shi Nansheng: "I heard that his wife opened a film company in Hong Kong."

Shi Nansheng was stunned for a moment, feeling that he had grasped the key point, and instantly had a plan in his mind.

Going to Hong Kong to open a film company is not just for money. As long as you like money, it will be easy.

It was already nine o'clock in the morning. Chen Shiping took a look at the weather and felt that the light was about the same, so he started filming today's scene.

"Get up and get ready. Filming will start in ten minutes!" Chen Shiping ordered and sat down behind the monitor to wait.

Soon all departments were ready. After Chen Shiping shouted "Start" with a loudspeaker, the whole street immediately came alive.

There are endless voices of hawkers and talk, bustling people wandering on the streets, hawkers and jugglers everywhere, ladies in cheongsam, men in long gowns, coolies in short coats, all kinds of things in the world are presented. .

Xiao Laizi and Xiao Douzi appear in the camera and pass through the crowd.

Xiao Laizi held the candied haws in his hand and bit off one greedily but carefully, feeling windy as he walked.

Xiaodouzi asked curiously: "Where did you get the candied haws?"

"I bought it with your three big characters. Little Shitou can't enjoy it anymore. Let me enjoy it." Xiao Laizi said, passing the candied haws in front of Xiaodouzi and said: "A bunch of ten, how about I give you half!"

Xiaodouzi lowered his head and said nothing. Xiao Laizi asked curiously: "What's wrong with you?"

"I held my pee."

While the two were talking, a group of carriages came from behind. The first carriage looked luxurious, and there were people running behind the carriage to drive away the people around.

"Here comes Jiao'er, here comes Jiao'er! There is a shortcut here, a shortcut!" Xiao Laizi excitedly pulled Xiaodouzi through the alley to the front of the theater.

Behind the monitor, Chen Shiping looked at the picture intently. This was already the sixth time, but this time the footage was very good and there were no mistakes.

"Okay, transition!" Chen Shiping clapped his hands and shouted. When he turned around, he found Xu Feng standing behind him and Shi Nansheng standing next to him.

When Shi Nansheng saw Chen Shiping turning around, he immediately smiled and said, "The photo was really good!"

Chen Shiping stood up and glanced at Xu Feng doubtfully, and then said: "Excuse me, I didn't know you were?"

"Shi Nansheng! From Xuke Film Studio." Shi Nansheng said immediately.

Only then did Chen Shiping know who she was. He didn't expect that she would come so quickly. Shi Nansheng was well-known in the industry. He was not just a producer. He had helped many TV stations and companies with acquisitions and other tasks.

A standard strong woman!

However, no matter how powerful Shi Nansheng is, Chen Shiping doesn't care about him now. He is causing trouble for her, so how can he have a good impression of his opponent.

Chen Shiping nodded to her and said to Xu Feng: "I'm still busy here and don't have time to greet your friend. We'll talk after we finish filming."

After saying that, he turned around and went to work, leaving the two women standing there.

Xu Feng looked at Chen Shiping's leaving figure and couldn't help but said, "Have you ever offended him?"

Shi Nansheng smiled awkwardly and said, "No."

Xu Feng smiled and didn't answer. It was strange that he wasn't offended. You already announced your family status, and Chen Shiping still regarded you as my friend. Obviously, he didn't give you a chance to speak.

Shi Nansheng figured out in his mind that Chen Shiping had some objections to Xu Qing's incident and was deliberately trying to intimidate him.

But that's okay, this kind of thing is easy to fix, just make the fake become real.

Doesn't Xu Qing want to develop in Xiangjiang? He can just go back and help her. This way he won't be playing tricks on Xu Qing.

At this time, the crane arm has been erected at the entrance of the theater. In the original shot, this was just a fixed overhead shot, but now that there is a crane arm, Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei are ready to swing it to shoot the scene at the entrance of the theater. Somewhat spectacular.

This can also show how popular Peking Opera and famous actors are.

The bigger the scene, the stronger the impact on Xiaodouzi and Xiaolaizi, and the audience's emotions will be amplified.

It was just the first time they used a crane, and they always made mistakes when operating it. They took seven or eight shots in a row but failed.

Chen Shiping looked at the fast-moving images on the monitor and was very dissatisfied and stopped filming.

He couldn't help but get angry at Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei: "I got the machine for you a long time ago, but you can't use it yet! What the hell are you doing! If you can't use it well, I'll replace it!"

Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei were stunned. They didn't expect Chen Shiping to be so angry.

As he spoke, Chen Shiping glanced at Shi Nansheng, then turned to Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei and cursed: "It's useless even if I give you a chance. There are many people who want to replace you! As for those from Wanwan, go up and challenge them."

The more Shi Nansheng listened, the more something was wrong. He suspected that Chen Shiping was referring to Sang and Huai.

Xu Feng also heard it and looked at Zhao Fei and Gu Changwei sympathetically, but neither of them had figured it out yet.

How much film is wasted with one lens? These 70mm films are expensive!

(End of this chapter)