Chapter 87 Altitude Sickness [VIP]
Chapter Summary: Don't push yourself if you're not feeling well.
The hashtag #MovieCountdownToStartFilming# trended on social media.
Clicking into the trending topics, the focus of the discussion is mainly on the female lead, Mu Zhi.
As Mu Zhi had predicted, most netizens were shocked to discover that she was indeed the female lead in "Countdown," her career skyrocketing!
I'm curious how she managed to get this huge opportunity.
Furthermore, due to Mu Zhi's upgraded film resources and rising status, some people see it as a threat to their interests, while some fans see it as a threat to their idol's interests. There are those who defend her, those who are sarcastic, and even those who turn against her, saying that the subject matter of this project is bad and the box office will definitely not be high.
Some of Tai Feng's fans also expressed dissatisfaction with Mu Zhi being cast as the female lead, implying that Mu Zhi's status was low and bringing up past incidents where she and Tai Feng received an award together, which were trending on social media as a way to associate Mu Zhi with Tai Feng and to warn her to focus on herself, act well, and stop causing trouble...
Minmin felt speechless and helpless about this: "As artists rise in status and become more and more famous, they receive more and more attention, which is accompanied by more malice and even smear campaigns."
Every word and action is being watched, and the slightest mistake will be magnified infinitely.
Mu Zhi: "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight."
While enjoying the spotlight of celebrity, with increased influence comes the necessity to be cautious in one's words and actions, and to exert a positive influence on fans and the public, thus bearing a certain social responsibility.
Minmin found that Muzhi's views were incredibly insightful and had a broad perspective.
I believe that an artist like Mu Zhi, with strong professional skills, dedication, high self-expectations, and an excellent mindset, will definitely go very far in the future...
I should learn from Mu Zhi and strive to become excellent myself.
The opening ceremony of the film "Countdown" was attended by leaders from relevant local departments, who said they would provide some assistance to director Wan Zhou's film team in the hope of boosting local tourism and allowing more people to learn about local customs and culture.
During script readings and multiple meetings before filming began.
Director Wan Zhou has repeatedly emphasized that the entire crew needs to learn about local customs and traditions beforehand, respect local religious culture, observe etiquette and civility, and get along well with the Tibetan people to ensure the smooth filming process...
After the opening ceremony.
The crew will then film in Lhasa for more than half a month.
The film's storyline depicts the male and female protagonists' first encounter in Lhasa, their visit to several famous scenic spots, and their separation after returning to Lhasa from Namtso Lake.
The first day of filming was for the beginning of the story, the scenes where the male and female leads had just arrived in Lhasa.
For Mu Zhi, this was essentially a natural performance.
I just arrived in Lhasa a couple of days ago, and like "A-Sang," it's my first time here. The architecture here is characteristic of Tibetan style, and the locals on the streets are dressed in Tibetan clothing, adorned with gold, silver, and jade ornaments... Her feelings about being unfamiliar with the city and about to embark on a magnificent journey are the same as those of the character A-Sang.
A quarter of the crew arrived yesterday afternoon.
This is likely because working at an altitude of over 3,000 meters requires everyone to adapt.
On the first day of filming, only two scenes were rehearsed.
Director Wan Zhou has 30 years of rich filmmaking experience, and his status as a big director is very intimidating. When he sits in front of the monitor on set, he is like a pillar of strength, holding a walkie-talkie and orderly directing and coordinating the various departments on set.
Every member of the crew dared not slack off in the slightest; they worked diligently and efficiently.
However, several crew members experienced altitude sickness symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, palpitations, and chest tightness, and returned to their hotel early to rest and receive oxygen. If their condition did not improve, they would need to be taken to the hospital immediately, and they would not be able to remain on set.
Overall, the day's filming went smoothly.
On their first night in Lhasa, Mu Zhi and her group stayed at a hotel with central oxygen supply facilities in the rooms to adapt to the high-altitude environment.
After finishing work today, we moved to the hotel arranged by the film crew, where there are rooms with oxygen supply available.
Agent Ji Binghe chose a room with oxygen supply.
To adapt to the filming environment later on, Mu Zhi chose to stay in a room without oxygen supply.
Compared to the previous hotel where they stayed for two nights.
The film crew chose a quaint hotel, and upon entering, one could immediately feel the rich local Tibetan culture. For example, the hotel's exterior was decorated with prayer flags, the carpets featured auspicious cloud patterns, and the public areas were adorned with Tibetan-style artworks.
It's a pity I didn't have the energy to appreciate it properly.
When filming on set, I was highly focused and dedicated to my role.
Back at the hotel after work.
This time, Mu Zhi felt a little tired, unlike her previous experiences joining the production.
Back in my room, I felt a bit stuffy, perhaps because the room didn't have oxygen supply.
I received a call from my agent, who wanted to talk to Mu Zhi about something.
Ji Binghe experienced altitude sickness symptoms upon arriving in the high-altitude area. Her trip was originally intended to accompany Mu Zhi to the opening ceremony, to check on the team's work status, and to see if the first day of filming went smoothly.
If all goes well, Ji Binghe will return to Beicheng tomorrow.
Therefore, the phone call must have been to give some instructions before leaving.
Mu Zhi went to Ji Binghe's room next door and saw that all the team members were there. The agent was explaining the responsibilities of each staff member and giving detailed instructions on various tasks.
"This bag contains motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, and painkillers."
"Also, give Zhizhi some chocolate and glucose if she doesn't have a good appetite."
After the agent finished explaining to the others.
Mu Zhi sat for a few minutes, and her chest tightness quickly subsided.
Minmin and the other staff members went out.
Only Mu Zhi and Ji Binghe remained in the room.
After taking a sip of warm water, Ji Binghe and Mu Zhi sat down two meters apart.
Besides altitude sickness, Ji Binghe also caught a cold, which is why she was in a hurry to fly back to Beicheng tomorrow.
Seeing that Mu Zhi looked a little pale, he asked her if she was also experiencing altitude sickness.
To avoid worrying her manager, Mu Zhi explained that her chest tightness had subsided quickly, and although she felt a little uncomfortable, it was nothing serious and wouldn't affect the filming.
A smile curved her lips: "Today I was filming and dragging my suitcase around. The altitude here is high and the air is thin, plus it's quite physically demanding, so I'm a little tired."
Upon hearing this, Ji Binghe breathed a sigh of relief; otherwise, she wouldn't feel at ease leaving tomorrow.
He instructed Muzhi, "The temperature in Tibet during the summer is 820 degrees Celsius, and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Be sure to wear more clothes at night..."
"Okay, I've written it all down."
Mu Zhi said she would take good care of herself.
After all, if something were to happen to her health, it would affect not only her own filming, but the entire crew's filming.
We can't delay the filming schedule.
Ji Binghe gave Mu Zhi and the team members a lot of instructions this time.
I feel that I haven't considered things thoroughly enough and that I've overlooked something.
The group that accompanied the crew this time was the same as the crew that joined the production of "The Edge of the Blade": Minmin, her assistant, her makeup artist, and her bodyguard, a total of four staff members.
If we were filming in another city, the staff would be more than enough.
Currently in Lhasa at an altitude of over 3,000 meters, none of the team members have experienced altitude sickness. However, it's hard to say what will happen as we venture deeper into Tibet and reach higher altitude areas.
Ji Binghe saw that Tai Feng's team consisted of five people, all of whom were men, and one of them was a private doctor.
After returning to Beicheng, I plan to have the human resources department recruit another assistant and find suitable candidates for other positions that can be transferred over.
"If any staff member experiences altitude sickness or other health problems, please let me know immediately and I will arrange for a replacement staff member to come over."
Mu Zhi nodded: "Okay."
"Oh, right, there's something..."
After several days of consideration, Mu Zhi told her agent about the scene she had witnessed last week in a restaurant parking lot where she saw Mao Hongjun chatting happily with the vice president of the He Group.
This matter can be said to have nothing to do with Mu Zhi.
It's not good to talk about other artists in the company behind their backs.
But she knew that the vice president of He Group and the boss were rivals in a power struggle, and that the boss was carrying a gamble.
As a partner of the company, her interests are intertwined with the company's, whether for the company's development or the stability of her own career.
I need to give the agent a heads-up.
Upon hearing this, Ji Binghe's expression immediately turned serious, and she thanked Mu Zhi for the reminder.
Finally, the two discussed the Golden Horn Awards ceremony.
"This year's Golden Horn Awards ceremony will be held on June 23rd. Winning actors will be notified a week in advance..."
We'll know whether we've won or not around mid-June.
According to the notice issued by the production team, filming will take place in Lhasa for about half a month before moving on to the next filming location.
It was scheduled to coincide with the Golden Horn Awards ceremony.
If Mu Zhi wins an award, she can take time off during the break to attend the awards ceremony...
The next day.
Ji Binghe took an early morning flight back to Beicheng.
Filming location for the TV series "Countdown".
They are currently filming scenes featuring Tai Feng.
Mu Zhi sat next to the director, and they both stared at the monitor.
According to director Wan Zhou, this is Tai Feng's second time visiting Tibet.
In addition to what I'd heard before, Tai Feng likes to travel all over the world during his vacations when he's not filming, and he seems to be in very good physical condition. Altitude sickness? Not a chance.
Director Wan Zhou is 60 years old and in good health; he did not experience altitude sickness.
On the contrary, Mu Zhi did not sleep well last night. When she woke up this morning, she had mild headache, chest tightness and loss of appetite, but these symptoms were still within her tolerance range.
He did not disclose his own situation.
Off-screen, she acted as if nothing was wrong. However, during filming, when she portrayed Ah-Sang as being unwell, it wasn't entirely acting; about 20% of it was her own genuine reaction.
Tai Feng, who was acting opposite Mu Zhi, seemed to have figured something out.
"If you're not feeling well, don't push yourself."
"Oxygen therapy can be arranged on set during breaks in filming."
Mu Zhi whispered, "My altitude sickness symptoms are relatively mild."
"Don't worry, I won't delay the filming. Thank you for your concern, Teacher Tai."
Tai Feng was slightly taken aback. He wanted to say that he wasn't worried about affecting the filming, but then felt there was no need to explain so much.
"That's good." He walked away.
After finishing work that evening, Mu Zhi went to bed early to rest.
The third day of filming on set.
Mu Zhi's altitude sickness symptoms have eased considerably, and she has gradually adapted to the environment.
By the fourth day, the symptoms had mostly disappeared.
Day 5 of filming.
The crew of "Countdown" came to the Potala Palace on Marpo Ri Hill in the center of Lhasa for filming.
In the play, Asang dresses up as a local Tibetan girl to visit the Potala Palace in order to better appreciate and experience the local customs.
The production team hired a senior expert with deep knowledge of Tibetan culture as a consultant, and the costume director also conducted special research on Tibetan clothing.
They found a complete set of Tibetan girls' clothing for Muzhi.
She was dressed up from head to toe.
Her jet-black hair was braided into two plaits with colorful silk threads. She wore a headdress made of coral and turquoise, a brightly colored and exquisitely embroidered Tibetan robe, a coral necklace and gold and silver amulets around her neck, bracelets and beads on her wrists, and a pair of light embroidered shoes on her feet.
Mu Zhi's outfit was noble, dignified, elegant, and charming, with a strong exotic flair, making her look like a Tibetan princess.
Upon arriving on set, many crew members exclaimed: "It's gorgeous!"
My eyes were glued to the screen.
[Author's Note]
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