Chapter 149: Nirvana in Fire
[Gu Jian Qi Tan] continues to be popular. The drama has a total of 52 episodes, and with 4 episodes per week, it will continue until the end of August, spanning the entire summer vacation.
Only a hit TV series like "Gu Jian" has the confidence to be broadcast in this way. Now TV series on domestic TV stations are generally broadcast on a daily basis, 2 to 3 episodes a day. If other TV series of average quality follow this broadcasting method, the audience would have abandoned the show long ago.
The filming of "Nirvana in Fire" is gradually coming to an end, and today we will be filming the final climax.
At the birthday banquet, all the civil and military officials knelt down and pleaded with Emperor Liang to re-examine the Chiyan case.
This section is basically the end of the entire TV series, where the righteous side represented by "Mei Changsu" reaps the fruits of victory after untold hardships.
This part is really important. All kinds of plans and plots were made in the previous part of the TV series, and all kinds of forces were defeated, just for this episode to force Emperor Liang into a desperate situation, so that he would issue an edict to re-examine the Chiyan case and clear the name of the Lin family.
It’s like you participate in a competition. After years of hard training, you are finally able to defeat all the opponents on the field. The ultimate goal is to win the championship.
The actors of the Nirvana in Fire crew, including Gu Wei, gave their all and displayed their best acting skills in this final group scene.
Gu Wei felt that he had given his all and should be able to overpower the entire audience. However, he did not expect that in this scene, no matter Wang Kai who played Prince Jing, Liu Mintao who played Concubine Jing, or even Wang Jinsong who played Marquis Yan, they were all overshadowed by Ding Yongdai who played Emperor Liang.
Emperor Liang, who had been deserted by his friends and relatives, walked out of the palace with disheveled hair and a look of despair. The ministers bowed to him wherever he passed.
Emperor Liang ignored everyone and kept muttering, "Traitor! Traitor!"
"Cut! Good, this one passed. Everyone performed well. Thank you for your hard work!"
Director Kong Sheng's voice came from the loudspeaker, and all the actors present breathed a sigh of relief.
This scene was a big challenge for every actor on the scene. It was originally a climax of the whole play, and the director's requirements were extremely strict.
Now that it's passed, everyone has a look of relief on their face.
Gu Wei also stood up and walked aside to rest. He would have a scene in which he would have a one-on-one confrontation with Emperor Liang and his teacher Ding Yongdai. He was under a lot of pressure. Gu Wei had given his all to act in this TV series, and every scene was not easy to shoot.
As soon as he sat down, the assistant beside him handed him a bottle of water. Gu Wei took it, unscrewed the lid and took a sip.
"Teacher Ding's acting was so good. Luckily, I was just a background character in this scene. I had no role and no lines. Otherwise, I don't know how many NGs I would have had to do."
Tang Yan, who was walking over with him, still looking in the direction of the venue, said to Gu Wei.
"Teacher Ding started acting in the 1980s and has won the Feitian Award and the National Five-One Project Award. With more than 30 years of acting experience, it is normal for him to have such a level of performance.
You don't have to compare yourself to him. In fact, you can observe Teacher Liu Mintao more often. After all, she is an older actress with outstanding acting skills. Learning from her will be beneficial to your future development."
Although he didn't think Tang Yan would have any future development in her acting skills, but after all, their relationship was there, so he still gave some constructive advice.
"Well, you have a point."
After hearing what Gu Wei said, Tang Yan turned her gaze towards Teacher Liu Mintao.
After a short break, Gu Wei and teacher Ding Yongdai put on their makeup and began a conversation on the theme of "Nirvana in Fire".
Although Emperor Liang was already alone, he still couldn't understand why he thought that Prince Jing and his ministers were forcing him to abdicate in order to take the throne.
Although he had already lost, he still wanted to summon Mei Changsu to the palace to interrogate him.
Gu Wei has given his 120% effort. No one else is involved in this scene. The whole process is a conversation between him and Teacher Ding.
He had just witnessed Teacher Ding's acting skills, so he didn't want to perform poorly and be made into a classic clip by netizens criticizing his acting skills.
Not to mention surpassing Teacher Ding, but at least I can be on par with him.
"It is a fact that Lin Xie has his own army and is very powerful.
Prince Qi always contradicts me. Do you think this world belongs to me or Prince Qi?"
Emperor Liang still believed that what he did was not wrong, but it was the fault of Mei Changsu's father Lin Xie and the former Crown Prince Qi Wang, who wanted to seize his world.
"The world belongs to all people. Without the people, there would be no emperor. Without the country, there would be no ruler.
In your Majesty's heart, I'm afraid there is only the majestic imperial power, never the world."
Gu Wei said something that elevated the entire theme of the TV series. In terms of tone and expression, he was on par with Teacher Ding Yongdai.
Emperor Liang understood what Mei Changsu meant, but he still felt they were too naive.
Standing in front of the throne, he turned slightly sideways, pointed at the dragon chair and said, "It's not that I was born heartless. As long as I sit on this dragon chair, I will change."
"Cut! Good! Teacher Ding and Gu Wei performed very well. This one passed, and we're done!"
Director Kong Sheng's voice spread throughout the crew from the loudspeaker, and the entire crew cheered. After more than three months of intense filming, "Nirvana in Fire" was finally completed.
Gu Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said to Teacher Ding Yongdai who was standing opposite him.
"Teacher Ding, your acting is so good. It is really difficult but also enjoyable to act with you."
Ding Yongdai laughed after hearing what Gu Wei said, and asked curiously.
"What do you mean?"
"If I don't want to be outdone by you in acting, I have to give my all to take on your roles, which is very difficult.
But acting opposite you, this kind of wholehearted dedication is a real pleasure for an actor."
Gu Wei explained with a smile.
"Haha~ Gu Wei, to be honest, I think your acting skills are this good among the younger generation."
As he spoke, Ding Yongdai gave a thumbs up, patted Gu Wei on the shoulder, and spoke earnestly.
"It's rare for a young person to have this kind of acting skills. As long as he doesn't go astray, he will definitely have a bright future."
In the evening, the crew held a wrap party.
There are many people in the crew of Nirvana in Fire, so producer Hou specially arranged a large banquet hall to hold the wrap-up party.
No one was too restrained at the banquet. From the actors to the crew, basically everyone in the crew was an employee of Noon Sunshine. Everyone treated this as an employee dinner organized by the company and relaxed with each other.
"Gu Wei, although I haven't been on the set many times, Director Kong Sheng has told me about your performance on the set.
Director Kong praised you for your acting prowess, a rare sight among young actors!"
Producer Hou Hongliang at the main table looked at Gu Wei and praised him.
Director Kong Sheng, who was sitting next to him, heard this and looked at Gu Wei with a smile.
"Director Kong, you're too kind. I just did my job as an actor, which is nothing. When it comes to acting, I still have a lot to learn from the seniors in the crew."
Gu Wei replied modestly.
"You, you are good in every way, except that you are too old. Young people are more energetic."
After hearing what Hou Hongliang said, Gu Wei just smiled at him and did not reply.
Producer Hou hesitated for a moment and then said to Gu Wei.
"Noon Sunshine will be producing a spy drama at the end of this year, directed by Li Xue. We'd like to invite you to play the lead role. What do you think?"
After the premiere of "Gu Jian Qi Tan", Gu Wei can be said to be the hottest star in the entertainment industry besides Yang Mi.
In addition, the cooperation on "Nirvana in Fire" was very pleasant, and Gu Wei's attitude and acting skills were impeccable, so Hou Hongliang naturally wanted to continue working with him.
"Mr. Hou, what's the name of our spy drama?"
Gu Wei's heart moved, and he roughly knew what the drama was.
"The TV series is adapted from Mr. Zhang Yong's 'Spy War in Shanghai'. We have tentatively named it 'The Disguiser'."
After hearing this, Gu Wei lowered his head and thought for a while.
"Mr. Hou, I really want to continue working with Noon Sunshine, but I also need to talk to my agent to see if I have time."
Gu Wei did not directly reject Hou Hongliang, but delayed it for a while on the pretext of schedule.
[The Disguiser] is undoubtedly an excellent TV series, but Hou Hongliang must have asked Gu Wei to play the role of the original Brother Hu, the third of the three brothers in the play, "Mingtai", after all, Gu Wei's age is there.
To be honest, if Gu Wei played this role, the effect would definitely be better than the original version played by Brother Hu.
After all, in the plot, "Ming Tai" is the most beloved young master of the Ming family. He is suave, skilled, clean as water, and warm as light.
Although Brother Hu’s acting skills are good, he is actually too old. When he plays "Ming Tai", he always gives the audience a feeling of pretending to be young.
Gu Wei does not have this problem. He is only 22 years old this year and is just the right person to play "Ming Tai".
However, the protagonist of "The Disguiser" seems to be "Ming Tai", but the actual male protagonist is the boss "Ming Lou" played by Jin Dong.
The character "Ming Lou" is very attractive in itself, and Jin Dong's acting skills are superb in this drama, making him portray this role vividly.
Finally, Jin Dong became famous thanks to this drama, and since then he has embarked on the path of playing middle-aged elites.
[The Disguiser] is a drama produced by Noon Sunshine. Gu Wei was invited to play a role that appears to be the male protagonist but is actually a sedan chair carrier. The role of "Mingtai" is not very attractive to Gu Wei, so he is unwilling to accept it in his heart.
After all, although this drama is popular, the character "Mingtai" is not well designed and will not bring much help to his career.
Moreover, according to the style of Noon Sunshine, they will not pay too much in terms of remuneration. At least it is impossible to pay according to the market price of a security guard.
After the huge success of Swords of Legends, Gu Wei now quotes 600,000 per episode for external TV dramas, and the price is still rising.
According to the market price, he would have to be paid 30 million yuan for a 50-episode TV series, which was absolutely unacceptable to Noon Sunshine. Therefore, if he accepted "The Disguiser", Gu Wei would have to reduce his salary.
If he has that much time, why not film an idol drama for his own company and make some money comfortably?
"Hey~ Mr. Hou wants you to do a new play. Why didn't you just agree?"
Tang Yan, who was sitting on the other side of Gu Wei, listened to their entire conversation. When there was no one around, she asked Gu Wei in a low voice.
"It's too tiring to act in a Noon Sunshine drama. You've seen Nirvana in Fire. I plan to reward myself with an idol drama after I act in a good drama!"
Gu Wei winked at Tang Yan and spoke in a low voice.
"Nonsense~" Tang Yan chuckled and patted Gu Wei's shoulder after hearing his nonsense, without asking any more questions.
As the night deepened, the wrap-up party ended with everyone reluctant to leave.
At night, in Gu Wei's room.
Knowing that they would be separated tomorrow, Tang Yan became particularly enthusiastic.
After a workout, Gu Wei leaned against the headboard with his upper body naked.
Tang Yan, lying beside him, slowly drew circles on his muscular chest with her fingers.
"Gu Wei, will we have a chance to meet again in the future?"
Tang Yan suddenly spoke, and her voice sounded a little low as she thought about their imminent separation.
Today is the sixteenth day of the lunar calendar. A moon as big as a round disk hangs in the sky, and the bright moonlight shines into the house through the window.
The exposed skin of the two people was as white as ivory under the moonlight. The room was quiet. Although it was night, it did not seem dark because of the moonlight.
"Of course I have, Sister Tangtang, you can come to me anytime you want.
We just finished filming a TV series, it’s not a life-or-death separation.”
As Gu Wei spoke, he naturally placed one hand on Tang Yan's beautiful back.
"Humph~ I'm not going to look for you, you're going to look for me, do you hear me?"
Tang Yan said with some pride.
"Uh~ No problem, I will definitely go find Sister Tangtang?"
At this time, Gu Wei was in a completely weak position. There was nothing he could do. Tang Yan had the upper hand over him, so whatever she said was the truth.
"After finishing filming Nirvana in Fire, do you have any upcoming projects?"
Tang Yan asked again.
"I've taken on a movie directed by Su Youpeng, which will start filming soon. I'm going back to Beijing to take care of some company matters first.
And you? "
"[Nirvana in Fire] has finished filming, and I'm about to join the crew for [Love Ode to Separation], a TV show I took on a long time ago."
After hearing what Tang Yan said, Gu Wei remembered that "Silent Separation" was the popular novel that Gu Man had previously sold as a Shanghai drama.
The drama "Come, My Love" he filmed was a collaboration between Jukuu and the team to better coordinate the filming of "Love Me If You Dare".
This idol drama, filmed by Tang Yan and Zhong Hanliang this year, should be released in 2015 and will become one of the most popular TV dramas of the year.
Due to the success of the TV series, "Fall in Love with You" was later adapted into a movie.
This also allowed Tang Yan, whose career had declined in recent years, to regain the love of many audiences.
Coupled with the broadcast of "Nirvana in Fire" next year, it seems that Tang Yan's career will reach new heights that have not been reached in the original time and space.
"【Why】I know it's adapted from Gu Man's most popular novel. Shanghai Jukuu is a very powerful company, and it's no worse than Noon Sunshine in the field of idol dramas.
Sister Tangtang, you will become a big star after these two TV series are aired."
Gu Wei spoke to Tang Yan according to his ideas.
"Hehe~ Then why don't you try to please me right now!"
"Then I'd rather obey than be respectful~"
I haven't been in good shape these days. It's my problem. Allow me to adjust and try to resume my previous update volume next week.
One more complaint: this chapter was actually revised and reviewed again, and it was approved only after some content was deleted.
(End of this chapter)
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