Chapter 20 Intimate Photos
【No way, even someone with no common sense would think of letting a girl hug them with one hand... right?】
But Ling Zhao's expression just now really seemed to say, "Won't I be next?"
Before watching "I'm Going" I thought: What kind of washed-up celebrity is Ling Zhao, just trying to ride the wave of popularity? After watching "I'm Going" I thought: What kind of husky dog sculpture is this... no... human sculpture? Something doesn't seem right either.
Ling Zhao: "..."
Ling Zhao: "I just came to see what happened."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Mu Jiu finally snapped out of his daze of holding her with one hand and began to observe the current situation.
At a glance, she noticed that among the group, only Ling Zhao's outfit stood out; the others' attire suited them so well that they could start filming a period drama on the spot.
Fang Yucheng wore a dark black outer robe over a white inner shirt. Although it was a simple combination, the outer robe was covered with large dark cloud patterns, and the silver thread at the hem concealed a few inches of intertwined lotus.
When he plays the role of a prince or nobleman, he always does it with ease. His eyes reveal a touch of nobility as he glances around, yet there is a cold, aloofness in his eyes.
Mo Chuhe wore a wide, moon-white robe. The patterns on the robe were just a few strokes of ink painting of mountains and rivers on the back and a few ink bamboos on the cuffs.
When he looked at the newcomer, his eyes were gentle and smiling. He casually unfolded the fan in his hand, which gave him a more scholarly and literary air than others.
Even Deng Minzhou and Qi Youxiang, who had never acted before, were quite eye-catching. Deng Minzhou, who is 1.9 meters tall, had his lean waist perfectly accentuated by the leather belt of his military uniform. Although he didn't have a strong, unassuming demeanor, he was certainly striking in appearance.
Another reason is that the light and easy-to-move knight-errant outfit effectively concealed the height difference between him and others. Combined with the capable look that contrasted with his usual younger demeanor, he looked quite neat and dashing.
The production team only prepared five outfits in total, and it's clear that the other participants had already picked out the more appealing combinations.
Only Ling Zhao, who failed to answer a single question and came in last place, received the outfit that was left over.
If it weren't for her good looks, she probably wouldn't even be presentable.
"Now, female guests, please come to the studio with your dates to film a short video of your interaction today."
At the same time, a poll issued by the program team also appeared in the live broadcast room:
[CP Photoshoot Event Rules:]
[Viewers in the live stream can cast their 'True Love Vote' at any time after the event ends. The top three couples with the most votes will receive an extra photo shoot opportunity.]
[Based on user votes on storytelling and interactivity, the winning team will have the opportunity to shoot a cover photo for Vilimon magazine.]
[Wait a minute, so Meng Xiangcheng not only has the chance to be in the same frame as Meng Xiangcheng, but also gets to take solo photos?!]
Oh my god, my favorite couple is taking wedding photos together! I never even dared to dream of such a thing!
[Am I the only one wondering what kind of fun we can get up to by taking photos together at dawn and dusk?]
Outside the live stream, everyone started discussing preparations for the short video.
After pondering for a moment, Mo Chuhe took the initiative to ask, "Today's theme is lantern parade in the ancient town. Have you considered filming interactive lantern displays at night?"
"Of course, Director Mo rarely comes to our program, so we will definitely do our best to cooperate with your arrangements,"
The staff member nodded cooperatively: "Please let us know if you need any assistance."
Mo Chuhe: "My idea is to create a connection between our identities and the lantern festival in the ancient town. The total number of shots won't be very long, but..."
He gestured to Mu Jiu with his eyes and said half-jokingly, "You righteous messenger who catches criminals, you need to meet your exercise target today."
On the female guests' side, apart from Guo Zifu's obviously exotic dancer outfit, Meng Shuning is an innocent young lady from a noble family, Xiang Wan is a palace maid, and as for Mu Jiu himself, he seems to be a constable.
Although the current plot has deviated greatly from the novel's storyline, the novel still includes a segment on shooting short videos in order to extract value from Mo Chuhe, the short drama director.
However, the person who collaborated with Mo Chuhe at the time was Meng Shuning. Regardless, the other party's strength is beyond doubt; a mere few seconds of video was enough to make their CP fans rise to prominence.
If it weren't for the fact that he seemed interested in Meng Shuning but always remained ambiguous in the midst of their complicated relationship, and if even Meng Shuning couldn't discern his true feelings, he would probably be the most promising competitor to Fang Yucheng on the show.
Regardless, there is only one thing that matters most to Mu Jiu.
The other party was a highly professional director, and in this part, she only needed to cooperate fully with the director during filming.
Mu Jiu: "I'll follow Director Mo's instructions."
After discussing and planning the shooting of several storyboard shots, it was already afternoon.
"Three, two, one, go!"
After finishing her own part of filming, Mo Chuhe went behind the monitor and briefly took on the role of director.
The scene depicts a bustling street filled with lively shouts and cries. Children eagerly await the freshly baked sugar figurines, while windmills spin in the breeze, and colorful sachets release their delicate fragrance as people pass by.
The camera then pans to a wide shot, where a commotion is heard from a distant corner.
A common chase scene.
The constables spotted the target and acted swiftly, apprehending the fleeing suspect after a long chase. This scene, which would only take up a single line in the script, required the actors to rehearse repeatedly to select the best shot.
The other party's answer was beyond his expectations.
Mo Chuhe had watched the first few episodes of the show, and therefore, his judgment of Mu Jiu was more inclined to be that he was not good at sports.
In fact, this speculation could be gleaned after he shouted "Cut!"
After a period of intense running, her lips were pale and her chest was heaving violently.
But in the play, you don't see that at all. Instead, you feel that she is in complete control, like a nimble leopard lurking in the shadows, pressing forward relentlessly with every move.
A good actor can make people believe in the character through their performance, and she certainly did that.
His moves were decisive and swift, without any weak or feeble demeanor.
Mo Chuhe met Mu Jiu's raised gaze.
Those pure black eyes were firm and bright, carrying a stubbornness full of resilience.
Was there a problem with what happened just now?
After running, Mu Jiu's voice was a little hoarse. After taking the water from the staff and moistening his throat, his voice regained its usual clarity: "Director Mo?"
Hearing her question, Mo Chuhe came back to her senses and smiled her familiar smile: "No, you did very well."
It's just a little too beautiful.
This beauty lies not only in her facial features, but also in her figure, movements, and temperament, which are in line with the character.
It made him subconsciously feel that such a brief appearance was somewhat stingy.
Before he could continue, a staff member reminded him, "Excuse me, so is the daytime filming okay? Teacher Mu still has one more scene to film, so..."
Mo Chuhe waved her hand readily: "Then you guys go first, I'll discuss the preparations for the night scene shooting with the others."
Compared to Mo Chuhe, who was completely indifferent, Mu Jiu looked completely bewildered.
The on-site director's introduction didn't include the extra filming she was supposed to do. It wasn't until the staff explained that it was an activity added to the live stream that Mu Jiu understood what it was all about.
Simply put, it's about riding the coattails of a popular on-screen couple.
To put it more bluntly, it's about riding on the coattails of the popularity of the other side's top-tier celebrity couple.
However, to avoid being too blatant, two more pairs of people were added to the rules.
Although Mu Jiu didn't think that with Meng Xiangcheng filming on the other side, there would be many viewers watching her and Ling Zhao's live stream, she and Ling Zhao already had a fanbase who shipped them as a couple.
Even knowing this fact, Mu Jiu still found it hard to believe that anyone would actually like to look at the photos they took together.
Putting aside her dignified and awe-inspiring attire, Ling Zhao's flamboyant outfit made it impossible for her to have any romantic involvement with anyone.
Upon entering the filming area, Mu Jiu couldn't help but subtly purse her lips when she saw Ling Zhao, with his silver-gray hair and butterfly-like appearance.
Although he was her partner, it was still a bit of an eyesore.
"Is it okay as long as they wear the clothes we're wearing for the photos?"
Mu Jiu spoke in a businesslike tone: "Then let's focus on reflecting the style of the roles we're playing... for example, are there handcuffs and cells?"
Wow, are we going all in?
[Mu Jiu: Can I arrest him now?]
[I'm laughing so hard! Meng Xiangcheng's room next door is overflowing with pink bubbles, but isn't the atmosphere here a bit off?]
Although Ling Zhao is indeed handsome, it's really hard to ignore his outfit, which reflects the taste of an ancient nouveau riche.
The cameraman was stunned by Mu Jiu's words for a few seconds. After hesitating a few times, he finally spoke up tactfully: "...It still requires some emotional interaction between the two of you."
Fearing that Mu Jiu might actually have to play the role of a righteous man apprehending a suspect, he added, "For example, eye contact, hugging, physical contact, etc."
Mu Jiu: "..."
She certainly knew what style of photos the production team wanted.
As an actor, I've struck various poses during promotional periods, but the purpose of those interactions was always to draw attention to the drama behind the actors...
Not getting a response from Mu Jiu, the cameraman seemed to suddenly have a bright idea and chose to cue Ling Zhao, who was standing there in a daze: "By the way, the male guest could try the trendy one-handed hug."
When Mu Jiu realized what the cameraman had said, she felt her feet suddenly lift off the ground.
When she met his cold eyes, her face was filled with disbelief. By the time she came to her senses, she already had the scabbard of her knife pressed against his neck.
Even through the leather scabbard, the sharp, hard object pressed against his vulnerable throat still made Ling Zhao frown uncomfortably.
Even so, the two of them remained close together, their eyes meeting in the air.
Unlike the tender, affectionate entanglement between lovers, their eyes held a sharp, scrutinizing gaze.
In contrast to their eye contact, the two were physically very close together.
Pure, crisp cyan entangled with large swaths of extravagantly patterned robes.
The two clearly did not show any affection, yet it was as if they shared an unspoken secret.
Thus, they were destined to be entangled.
The cameraman's eyes lit up, the flash went off instantly, and the image froze.
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