The filming of "Lichun Residence" was originally scheduled to begin in early August, but the lead actor had a dispute with the production team over contract issues, so the production team had to postpone the start of filming until mid-August.
Recently, there was an online uproar, followed by a real-life assassination attempt, and then the production crew's delays, which almost made Jiang Yixing wonder if she had been cursed with bad luck.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly during the two weeks of waiting for filming.
During this period, Jiang Yixing went out to lead the team twice more. This time, thankfully, there were no argumentative people like Guo Linlu, and everyone ended the short-term cooperation amicably.
Jiang Yixing also asked Rong Hang if he wanted to come along, but Rong Hang had been busy with something lately and was rarely seen.
Time passed slowly, and finally, the filming of "Lichun Residence" was announced.
Before filming began, the entire crew organized a script discussion, and Jiang Yixing was the first to arrive, apart from the staff.
The second person to arrive was Bai Mochuan, who played the second prince in the drama.
"Bai Mochuan started out acting in campus dramas, and recently had a minor hit movie; he's quite popular right now," Zhang Meng introduced from behind Jiang Yixing.
"Hello, I am Bai Mochuan."
When Bai Mochuan called out that there were still people in the room, he immediately came up to greet them.
"Hello, I am Jiang Yixing."
Bai Mochuan pulled out a chair and sat down next to Jiang Yixing. "What role are you playing?"
"Consort Rong."
Bai Mochuan recalled the description in the script and immediately gave a thumbs up, "The director team really knows how to find people. You and Consort Rong are a perfect match."
"You're playing Jiang Xu?"
Bai Mochuan nodded.
Jiang Yixing smiled and said, "You'd be a good fit too."
Bai Mochuan smiled and said, "Everyone here today is a big shot. I'm so nervous, but it seems there's also a newcomer."
As Bai Mochuan finished speaking, another person walked in through the door. He was not tall, had light brown curly hair, and a round face. The moment he saw Jiang Yixing, he smiled.
Bai Mochuan exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, it's her."
Jiang Yixing stood up. "Ruini."
Gu Ruini fluttered towards Jiang Yixing like a joyful butterfly, calling out, "Yixing!"
Jiang Yixing was embraced tightly, and the sweet fragrance emanating from Gu Ruini filled his nostrils.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
Gu Ruini dragged out the last syllable, as if she were being coquettish.
Bai Mochuan stood to the side and scratched his head. So the two knew each other.
Jiang Yixing introduced Gu Ruini: "Bai Mochuan plays the Second Prince Jiang Xu."
"Hello."
When Gu Ruini greeted others, she was cold and indifferent, completely lacking the enthusiasm she had shown earlier.
The assistant behind him waved and placed the tea set he had brought on the table.
Gu Ruini picked out a specially made cake and handed it to Jiang Yixing, saying, "This is for you."
Bai Mochuan waited expectantly, but Gu Ruini showed no intention of handing him a piece. "Ah, don't I have any?"
Bai Mochuan is only 21 years old this year, one year younger than Jiang Yixing. He is usually taken care of by all the older brothers, sisters, uncles and aunts on set, but this is the first time he has been completely ignored.
However, when he said this, it didn't sound like he was blaming him. Instead, it sounded like a lost big dog, making you want to give him the best of everything.
Gu Ruini had no idea what was going on. She looked at Bai Mochuan strangely. Was this something she had specifically reserved for one-star users? What was Bai Mochuan talking about?
Jiang Yixing laughed and pushed a piece of cake from a pile of cakes next to her to Bai Mochuan.
"Of course you've got one, Renee prepared so many."
That pile was bought from an outside store; it was originally intended for the actors and directors.
The piece in Jiang Yixing's hand was made by Gu Ruini herself. Bai Mochuan wants this? No way.
Bai Mochuan opened the cake box. The cake from the dessert shop was exquisite and tasted good, although it didn't look the same as Jiang Yixing's.
Bai Mochuan ignored this point and said thank you verbally, "Thank you."
Jiang Yixing had no prior knowledge that Gu Ruini was coming to "Lichunju".
What role do you play?
“Consort Jing,” Gu Ruini said, her face flushed, “I came here because I knew you were going to act in this play.”
Jiang Yixing patted Gu Ruini's head, "Consort Jing suits you very well."
"Um!"
The main actors all arrived one by one. Due to contract issues with the female lead, the production team temporarily replaced her with another actress.
The current lead actors in "Lichunju" are Zheng Lianfang and Tang Qian, both of whom are veteran actors who have been on the television screen for a long time. They are experienced and have excellent acting skills.
The two are approachable and have great charisma in private.
Zheng Lianfang also discussed the scenes between the male lead and Consort Rong with Jiang Yixing for a while, believing that the scenes between the male lead and Consort Rong were a very important part of the plot.
"Jiang Wei's developing feelings for Consort Rong was also the beginning of his fading affection for Jiang Huayuan. Consort Rong's beauty greatly impacted Jiang Wei, who was already middle-aged, and from then on, none of the beauties in the harem could compare to this stunning beauty."
Jiang Yixing agreed, "The Emperor and Empress had already disagreed, and Consort Rong took advantage of the situation. She and the Emperor fell passionately in love, and then ended it very quickly. This gave Jiang Wei a taste of the sweetness of love, but it also gave Consort Rong a great shock."
Zheng Lianfang looked at Jiang Yixing and nodded with a smile.
Ningzhou also spoke up at the right time: "That's right, the script arranges this relationship to connect the past and the future. With the tragedy of Consort Rong alone, it opens up the story of Jiang Wei's affection and Jiang Huayuan's ruthlessness."
"So this part is a real test for the actress playing Consort Rong." Zheng Lianfang hopes that Consort Rong can portray a sense of unparalleled elegance, otherwise even the most beautiful face will become unattractive if paired with a blank expression.
Off-screen, Zheng Lianfang is slightly nearsighted and wears frameless glasses. He looks at Jiang Yixing with a gentle and refined demeanor, without any aggression in his expression, but his words carry a hint of distrust towards Jiang Yixing.
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