Chapter 96 Diving [VIP]

Chapter Summary: Is this a cycad blooming? Admire her.

Back in Lhasa, filming for the movie "Countdown" in Tibet has come to an end.

But filming hasn't wrapped yet.

Some scenes will be filmed back in Beicheng.

Director Wan Zhou stated that the initial decision not to start filming in Beicheng, but to move to Tibet after filming the scenes in Beicheng, was precisely because filming in Tibet was fraught with uncertainty, and the filming schedule might not be able to proceed as planned.

The best time to open the road to Tibet is from May to the beginning of October.

Although filming for "Countdown" was delayed by more than half a month from the original plan in Tibet, it was still successfully completed before the roads were closed by heavy snow.

The remaining scenes will be filmed in Beicheng, which will be easier to coordinate and arrange.

Overall, despite some difficulties and challenges such as weather and altitude sickness during the filming process, everyone persevered.

From the altitude of over 4,000 meters at Namtso Lake to the altitude of over 3,000 meters in Lhasa city, and then back to the plains of the northern city, the body needs a gradual, step-by-step adaptation.

Muzhi and her team stayed in Lhasa for a day to rest.

The next day, I flew back to Beicheng from Lhasa and arrived at Beicheng International Airport that evening.

The accompanying staff members experienced fatigue and weakness due to "oxygen intoxication," but they couldn't suppress their excitement.

Female assistant: "I'm finally back in Beicheng. I feel like crying."

Minmin: "I hope I can get my fair skin back soon!"

Male assistant: "To be honest, I was thinking about coming back every day for a while, but now that I'm actually back, I'm quite reluctant to leave."

Makeup artist: "The scenery is so beautiful, I want to go again next time. My phone's memory is already full of photos."

Four and a half months have passed since filming began in Lhasa and wrapped up in Tibet.

The months of filming for the movie "Countdown" in Tibet were a memorable experience for Muzhi.

Back in Beicheng, it felt like she'd stepped out of a painting and back into reality, but she couldn't completely detach "A-Sang" from her body yet; there were still scenes to film...

Mu Zhi said to her entourage, "Everyone has worked hard these past few months. Starting tomorrow, everyone will have a week off to rest well."

It's clear that everyone is quite fond of the beautiful scenery of Tibet. "If we have time in the future, we can arrange a team-building trip to Tibet for everyone."

Perhaps it is precisely because of the long and arduous journey that the scenery there seems all the more captivating.

When Minmin and the others heard that they would have a week off, they were all energized and had the energy to cheer happily.

"marvelous."

"Thank you, Sister Mu."

In fact, Mu Zhi has a lot of work to do.

But the health of my staff is more important, and work can be postponed.

The first two days after returning to Beicheng.

Mu Zhi felt that her "oxygen intoxication" reaction was more severe than the one in August, with symptoms such as dizziness, chest tightness, and drowsiness appearing.

It took me three days of rest at home to recover.

The fourth day back in Beicheng.

Mu Zhi came to the company, Lanxing Media.

Check the upcoming work schedule with your agent.

"When is the filming for 'Countdown' scheduled to begin in the northern part of the city?"

"It was postponed for another day, and filming will officially begin in 3 days."

The first group to return to Beicheng consisted of actors and some staff members.

Many crew members stayed behind to sort out and pack equipment and props, which would take some time to transport back to Beicheng.

After returning, the crew members also need two or three days to rest and recuperate.

Next, Ji Binghe discussed the promotion of her new drama "The Edge of the Blade" with Mu Zhi.

"It will air on November 8th, simultaneously on Tomato TV and Beicheng TV, and exclusively online on Owl TV. These days, dramas usually announce their release dates a week before airing, so there are still two weeks to go..."

Muzhi needs to record a video in the early stages to support the promotion of the release date.

After the drama aired, there was a live broadcast event and media interviews with the lead actors.

"The production team originally planned for you, Xiu Ran, and the actor playing the second male lead to appear on a variety show next week to promote 'The Edge of the Blade.' But since you have filming next week, I turned it down for you."

"OK."

Filming the movie naturally takes precedence over promoting the new TV series.

Mu Zhi is one of the main actors. Even without her, there are still Yin Xiuran, the second male lead, the second female lead, and others who can go to record the show.

"The Edge of the Blade" had already been delayed for more than half a month, and it couldn't be delayed any longer.

Finally, let's talk about the next film.

Ji Binghe said with relief, "Although 'Countdown' has not been officially announced, it is a well-known fact in the industry that you will play the female lead."

"We've received quite a few scripts over the past few months, mostly film scripts, covering a wide range of genres."

It should be the combined benefit of playing the lead role in a renowned director's film and the box office and critical success of "Back to 17".

"I've looked at the notebooks that the staff selected and they all seem pretty good. I've printed them out, and you can choose which ones to look at once you're less busy."

Mu Zhi nodded.

During the filming of "Countdown", there was absolutely no time to spare.

So I'll have to wait until filming wraps before I can find the time to read the script for my next movie.

Three days later, in late October.

Filming for the movie "Countdown" continues in Beicheng.

It will probably take more than a week to film.

The filming location was mainly in the hospital, and the scenes were shot as Asang was sick and hospitalized, and as Youqu's younger sister was sick and underwent surgery.

On November 3, the filming of "Countdown" wrapped up after five months of shooting.

At the wrap-up ceremony, director Wan Zhou expressed his deep gratitude to the entire crew, saying, "Thank you everyone. You all worked so hard for the more than 130 days in Tibet..."

To express our gratitude to every staff member for their hard work on "Countdown".

On the day filming wrapped, the production team held a wrap party at a large hotel to reward the crew members.

Tai Feng, Mu Zhi, and other leading actors were all present.

At the wrap party, everyone was refreshed, their faces beaming with joy and their skin glistening with oil, happily eating and drinking.

As the director, Wan Zhou held a pot of tea in one hand and a small cup in the other, and went from table to table to offer everyone a toast, which made the staff feel flattered.

Finally, we circled back to the main table.

It was a table where the director, lead actors, and heads of various departments of the production crew sat.

Director Wan Zhou called out names one by one and thanked each of them individually.

Mu Zhi hadn't expected Director Wan Zhou to be such a sentimental person. For the past five months, he must have been under immense pressure that others couldn't imagine. Today, filming wrapped, the heavy burden was lifted, and she could finally relax.

It's clear that Director Wan Zhou is genuinely delighted.

Just then, it was Mu Zhi's turn to be called out.

Mu Zhi wasn't really comfortable in this kind of situation, but as one of them, she had to respect everyone's way of expressing themselves.

She stood up and listened to Director Wan Zhou's praise of her.

"Muzhi's 'A-Sang' surprised me a lot. The young girl is very hardworking, dedicated, down-to-earth, and quick to learn. I didn't misjudge her."

They also praised Boss Muzhi for her good taste.

The others echoed this sentiment, not out of flattery, but because they genuinely agreed with what Director Wan Zhou had said.

Mu Zhi's performance since joining the crew has far exceeded the expectations of many in the production team.

"Director Wan, I also want to thank you. It's an honor to be able to play 'A-Sang,' to work with such an excellent director like you, and to collaborate with such an outstanding team as 'Countdown'..."

This film played a crucial role in her future development in the film industry.

Mu Zhi responded to director Wan Zhou with fruit juice instead of alcohol.

Through this collaboration, she gained a certain understanding of director Wan Zhou. He was very professional in his on-set direction, coordination of various departments, and decision-making ability in handling unexpected events. He has a craftsman's spirit, a broad vision, and a strong will.

What is particularly admirable is that at the age of 60, he continued to work on duty despite suffering from altitude sickness and needing supplemental oxygen while filming in a high-altitude area.

The production team has high and strict requirements for the crew members, but they are very considerate when crew members experience altitude sickness or fall ill, prioritizing the health of the staff.

Furthermore, as expected of a great director, Director Wan Zhou has excellent aesthetic sense. Coupled with the outstanding cinematographer, the scenery and actors shown on the monitor were so stunning that even ordinary staff members watching from the audience's perspective couldn't help but praise, "So well filmed!" and "So beautiful!"

She's great at photographing landscapes and at bringing out the beauty in actors.

During the process of playing "A-Sang," director Wan Zhou's analysis of the character provided Mu Zhi with a lot of help in shaping the character and performing, from which she benefited greatly.

This filming trip was tough, but it was well worth it.

Mu Zhi and director Wan Zhou had a very happy and enjoyable collaboration.

Director Wan Zhou concluded by offering a toast to Tai Feng, saying, "This is my second collaboration with Xiao Feng. He readily agreed to give me his schedule without hesitation when I invited him. His acting was as solid as ever. I want to thank Xiao Feng for his trust..."

Unlike Tai Feng's previous roles, the character "Youqu" doesn't have the aura of a leading man. The character is not perfect, but Tai Feng's superb acting skills made the character's inner turmoil very moving, creating a vivid and charismatic portrayal.

What the crew particularly admires and praises about Tai Feng is that he is the only actor (except for the local Tibetans who participated in the filming) who did not experience any altitude sickness symptoms, did not take a single day off, has excellent physical fitness, and his serious and dedicated work attitude is also admirable.

Mu Zhi also toasted Tai Feng with a drink, saying in an official tone, "Teacher Tai, thank you for taking care of me during this time."

Tai Feng and Mu Zhi lightly clinked their glasses: "It's been a pleasure working together."

The celebration banquet has ended.

As Mu Zhi walked away, Tai Feng's manager, Qian Sheng, caught his artist's gaze and watched her depart.

Sensing something amiss, I wondered if the cycad was blooming?

He teased Tai Feng, "Little Feng, you wouldn't happen to have fallen for Mu Zhi because of the play, would you?"

Tai Feng withdrew his gaze, glanced at his agent, and replied, seemingly unrelated, "The Gesang flowers in Tibet are very beautiful."

The most resilient flower on the grassland, unafraid of severe cold and frost, beautiful but not gaudy.

He admired her.

Five days after filming wrapped, the spy drama "The Edge of the Blade" will be broadcast.

Mu Zhi participated in offline events for two brands, as well as filming advertisements for two new endorsements.

After finishing that, the focus for the next week will be on promoting the new drama.

The night before the new drama premiered.

Mu Zhi surfed the internet and went to her own super topic to lurk.

She was busy filming for the past few months, and the signal was bad, so she often went to bed early and rarely surfed the internet.

I can't even remember the last time I lurked in this super topic.

She habitually checks the fans' expectations and reviews before and after the release of her works.

Seeing their own fans busy popularizing science and learning?

Mu Zhi has currently released two works: a web series and a movie.

Fans say they have to learn "new knowledge points" every time.

for example:

The web series "The Bell Ringer" is about to air, so I need to understand the popularity index on the Green Apple platform and what relatively authoritative data rankings it has, and how to judge whether a series is doing well or not.

The movie "Back to 17" is about to be released. It's important to know how much movies of the same genre usually do at the box office, what other movies will be competing with it during the Valentine's Day period, and to pay attention to the movie's previews, pre-sales, and attendance.

With the premiere of the satellite TV drama "The Edge of the Blade," fans are now learning about the ratings rankings of dramas broadcast on major satellite TV channels this year, how to follow unofficial ratings for satellite TV dramas, and how to calculate ratings, etc.

Mu Zhi wasn't very familiar with these "knowledge points," so she opened a fan's popular science post and read it carefully.