Chapter 101 Daily Life: I Hate Tomorrow's Star...
Chapter 101
"very good."
After the scene was filmed, Liu Xiaoguang applauded Lin Yuan.
Although Liu Xiaoguang is an experienced director, his strength does not lie in directing actors' performances. He is the type who provides an idea and lets the actors figure it out on their own.
Actors have varying levels of comprehension, but Liu Xiaoguang's strength lies in his patience.
It just takes a little more time.
Lin Yuan did not disappoint him.
Even... Lin Yuan's performance was better than he expected.
Objectively speaking, "The Art of Ghosts" is not a commercially driven film; its shooting style is closer to that of an art film. Of course, it doesn't take such an unconventional approach, but this means that "The Art of Ghosts" has very delicate cinematography, and all the details of the actors' performances are presented on screen without reservation.
Liu Xiaoguang didn't say it aloud, but he had a plan in mind.
Even if Lin Yuan and Yu Ying are both recognized actors with excellent acting skills, if they don't meet his requirements, he will still continue to work on them and will not give up just because they are big stars.
Lin Yuan finding his rhythm so quickly was indeed beyond his expectations.
Zhu Sheng before and after the heart transplant is essentially two different people, only they have the same face.
Not only are their expressions and thoughts different, but even in the same shot, the atmosphere created by the same person is completely different; the former is sunny and bright, while the latter is dark and damp.
In today's scene, Lin Yuan did not showcase his acting skills, thus revealing more of the character's pure side and less of his craftsmanship.
The director felt that Lin Yuan's performance was indeed very controlled and natural – he never thought Lin Yuan's acting was worse than Yu Ying's, just that their styles were different.
After Lin Yuan's solo scenes are over, the next scene is his scene with Yu Ying, the innocent version of Zhu Sheng and the initial version of Mei Niang—the scene and dialogue are beautiful, but it makes one feel that the heart transplant might have been a mistake.
But people always romanticize the path they haven't walked.
Initially, Zhu Sheng wanted to have his heart transplanted simply because he wanted to protect Mei Niang. He didn't want Mei Niang to suffer with him, nor did he want to live under Mei Niang's wing forever.
But he didn't know that after the heart transplant, his brain was no longer under his own control, his thoughts changed, and he became increasingly greedy.
Lin Yuan always felt that "Ghost Arts" contained some philosophical meaning, probably related to the words "rules" and "laws".
He also discussed this topic with Yu Ying.
Yu Ying's thoughts were quite similar to Lin Yuan's: "Perhaps... from the moment he had that thought, the ending was destined to change."
Lin Yuan couldn't help but feel melancholy.
"Don't be so sentimental," Yu Ying comforted him. "The moment the script was finished, the character's fate was already sealed. You can't be sad about it."
"Won't you be affected at all?" Lin Yuan asked curiously.
"Yes, it still will." Yu Ying shrugged and asked Lin Yuan a question in return, "Have you read my gossip?"
Lin Yuan nodded honestly.
To say you haven't seen it would be a lie; everyone in the industry knows about Yu Ying's gossip.
Even if Lin Yuan didn't know about the collaboration beforehand, once the news of their partnership spread, many netizens in his Weibo comment section specifically explained Yu Ying's various achievements.
“Actors have very narrow social circles,” Yu Ying said seriously, “so my romances often happen on set.”
Lin Yuan continued to nod honestly.
"Then... after the movie was finished, the affair happened." Yu Ying smiled kindly. "At that time, being sentimental was nothing. I just wanted to slap him and beat him up."
Lin Yuan: "..."
He couldn't help but give a thumbs up in admiration: "That's called covering up old emotions with new ones."
"You could say that," Yu Ying said. "Anyway, I've never felt bad because of a role."
"It's worth learning from," Lin Yuan concluded.
Yu Ying: "I suggest you don't learn this."
...
Filming for "Ghost Arts" is nearing its end, but it will probably not wrap up until the Lunar New Year, not the Gregorian New Year.
Liu Xiaoguang's strength lies in his ability to hone the actors' skills. After the script is roughly completed, the actors' main task is to refine the details.
Liu Xiaoguang wasn't in a hurry at all, but he was very slow in giving the correct answer, so slow that Lin Yuan couldn't keep up.
However, as long as "Ghost Arts" continues, Lin Yuan cannot leave the crew. So he simply does whatever the director tells him to do and never goes against the director's wishes.
The rumors circulating online about the strained relationship between Yu Ying and Lin Yuan have gradually dissipated. Even though Liu Xiaoguang is very good at hiding things, photos of Lin Yuan and Yu Ying entering and leaving the set can still be taken as the filming progresses.
Moreover, although the details of the filming are unknown, after filming wrapped, Lin Yuan and Yu Ying were able to roam around openly and legitimately.
The two were spotted at the supermarket several times.
One netizen vividly revealed: "This has happened three times. Brother Rat has not spent any money. The instant noodles were bought by his rich sister."
Lin Yuan: "…………"
First of all, who is Brother Rat?
Can the "rat" in kangaroo and the "rat" in mouse be the same species of rat?
People who can't even study biology shouldn't try to post exposés online.
The "rich woman" in question naturally refers to Yu Ying—an actress of her caliber, calling her a "rich woman" is entirely appropriate.
The question is, what does it mean that he didn't spend any money?
He spent money, okay?
Yu Ying wanted to eat spicy strips, but her manager would scold her if she ate them. Lin Yuan smuggled them upstairs for her, and the scene of the two exchanging spicy strips was like a spy war scene.
He spends money to buy spicy strips, and Yu Ying spends money to buy instant noodles. Isn't this a normal transaction?
Why create the impression that he's being kept by a sugar daddy?
Lin Yuan had just finished complaining when his homepage suddenly showed Yu Ying's latest Weibo post—
I am deeply grateful to this friend.
A picture of spicy strips was attached.
"Hilarious, they went to great lengths to clarify the rumors that the rat was being kept by a sugar daddy."
"You should really reflect on yourself. Other people who are kept by sugar daddies get luxury cars and houses, but you can't even afford instant noodles? This kind of downgrade in consumption is too exaggerated."
"Hahahaha, the funniest scoop of the day is that Lin Yuan bought instant noodles for free [pointing and gesturing]."
"Hilarious! There's no Forbes list for actors anymore, otherwise if it were about annual income, Lin Yuan would definitely be on the list, okay? Just look at all the commercials he's had this year."
"Rich woman seeking a sugar daddy/sugar baby, I want to drink milk tea."
Yu Ying also revealed the price she paid for posting this Weibo post—she was severely reprimanded by her agent.
Yu Ying's agent even found Lin Yuan's Weibo account and told him not to bring Yu Ying spicy snacks anymore: "[Next time I'll introduce you to a better boxing gym.]"
Netizens: "???"
"Introducing a boxing gym???"
Yu Ying's fans were the first to react: "No wonder I felt that Sister Yu's language skills had improved dramatically recently, so, did she get help from Lin Yuan?"
"I can't imagine what the world would be like if kangaroos started boxing."
+1.
"Don't learn everything... weakness, crawling, screaming..."
"As it turns out, Yu Ying and Lin Yuan's cooperation will not lead to fighting or arguing; they will only strengthen each other's capabilities and complement each other's strengths."
Lin Yuan's fans: "..."
This was completely unexpected.
There were rumors circulating online that Yu Ying and Lin Yuan didn't get along, but fans didn't take it to heart. After all, Lin Yuan isn't a heartthrob, so he doesn't need to be on good terms with everyone.
With Yu Ying's acting skills, even if the two don't get along, the resulting works won't be bad.
Lin Yuan has never disappointed, and Yu Ying even more so.
These two have argued and fought a lot, but the quality of their work has always been consistently high.
Surprisingly, the two got along very well.
It's gotten to this point already.
It's said to be about complementary advantages, but in reality... it all depends on how you understand the word "advantage".
In short, fans feel that these two people's understanding... is probably different from that of normal people.
"I hope Lin Yuan is a talkative kangaroo, not a combat-ready kangaroo."
"The person upstairs is being a bit too naive. What kind of kangaroo isn't designed for combat?"
Netizens' thoughts kept diverging, and they eventually concluded that the complementarity between Lin Yuan and Yu Ying would not cause any harm to the general public, but the director might be in trouble.
Liu Xiaoguang thus gained a wave of sympathy.
When "The Ghost Art" was being prepared, it was still quite hot. At that time, as an artist, Liu Xiaoguang still had medium-length hair. After the movie was filmed, he found it too hot and troublesome, so he cut his hair short.
"This is proof that the director was persecuted!"
"He was so angry that he shaved his head. Poor director, please forgive him."
"A kangaroo who talks a good game plus a kangaroo who actually fights—the director's life must be tough."
Liu Xiaoguang: "..."
Lin Yuan & Yu Ying: "?"
Lin Yuan said that although the kangaroo family has gained another powerful member, he is not happy at all.
Yu Ying: "? Does this mean you're disgusted with me?"
"I just hope the world will give up kangaroo plastic."
"That wild boar?"
Lin Yuan: "Just how much gossip about me have you read?"
Yu Ying passed by gracefully, concealing her achievements and fame, but Lin Yuan clearly heard her humming "Tomorrow's Star" as she passed by.
Surprisingly, he didn't sing off-key or crack his voice.
How much did you actually watch?
Even Wink is getting a chance!
At this moment, Lin Yuan felt he couldn't lose. He wanted to retaliate by reading as much gossip about Yu Ying as she could, and he wanted to read even more than she could.
Feng Zeng: "Isn't it good to strive for excellence in acting?"
"It's too difficult. It's much faster to read gossip," Lin Yuan said confidently.
However, Lin Yuan still replied, sending Yu Ying a message: "Your rendition of 'Tomorrow's Star' wasn't good."
Yu Ying replied with ten voice messages in a row, and the final version of "Tomorrow's Star" was even a bel canto version.
Lin Yuan: "..."
Just how unwilling is this person to admit defeat?
He's met his match.
“Now I think there’s another way to win.” Lin Yuan’s expression was serious, fully demonstrating how much he valued this match. “Practice my boxing, and then achieve a professional ranking.”
Feng Zeng: "..."
He had no choice but to send a message to Yu Ying's agent, urging them to back down: "My situation is very complicated right now."
Yu Ying's agent took a full 20 minutes to reply: "I'm outside."
Generally speaking, "I'm out" usually means that the other party is busy and unable to reply.
Feng thought he had disturbed the other person and was about to apologize.
Then another message came through: "Standing in a very quiet corner."
"?"
"You know what? I listened to 'Tomorrow's Star' twenty-five times today, a full twenty-five times. Don't you think my partner is a nuisance?"
"I hate 'Tomorrow's Star' more than Wink! I hate it more than Star Glory Video!"
Feng Zeng: "..."
I can feel it.
It seems the world has gained another heartbroken person.
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