Chapter 771 Confident Confession
In the old town of Qindao, in front of a dilapidated auto repair shop, although it was night, the lights from the crew made the filming location seem as bright as day.
Outside the camera, a sprinkler truck was parked on the side of the road, and several staff members were holding water hose nozzles, ready to spray water to create the effect of rain.
Today we filmed a scene where Wei Yihang confesses his love to Ma Xiaoyuan in the rain after drinking.
Wei Yihang likes Ma Xiaoyuan, but he dare not express it because he is a cancer patient and he is afraid that he will die at any time after the two of them are together.
But he was a young man after all, and he particularly liked the optimistic and cheerful Ma Xiaoyuan. So after drinking some wine to give himself courage, he found Ma Xiaoyuan alone on a rainy night and confessed his love to him.
".I think there was definitely love between the two, but it was more about hormones and youth. Under the influence of alcohol, something in Wei Yihang was awakened.
When I first wrote this line, I was very immersed in it and finished it almost in one go. Later, I felt it was a bit long, so I asked the screenwriter to revise it twice and simplify it.
But this is probably the longest line in the whole play."
Before the filming of this scene started, director Han Yan took the script and discussed the play with Gu Wei and Liu Haocun.
"Gu Wei, try to understand Wei Yihang's inner feelings at this moment. Your performance is the most important.
The filming of your speech will be a long take soon, so it needs to be done in one go.
Hao Cun's side is relatively easy, but after Gu Wei says that you have to throw away your umbrella and rush into the rain, so try to make as few mistakes as possible in this scene. Let's rehearse it twice and try to get it right in one go."
"Understood, Director."
After the two agreed, Han Yan walked away to instruct the crew to set up the scenery, while Gu Wei and Liu Haocun each took their own scripts and began to rehearse the lines.
After a while, the shooting began.
Artificial rain was pouring down. Gu Wei was standing in the rain, his hair sticking to his scalp in clumps, rain running down his cheeks, and his clothes were all soaked, but none of this had any effect on him.
"I like to walk on the sidewalks and hide in the corners when I take the bus. I don't want to have any contact with anyone. I'm afraid that if I reveal my true feelings, I will die.
But then you showed up, and all my rules were thrown away like a fart that was neither fragrant nor smelly.
I jump out of bed every morning hoping to see you again."
This line is really long, almost 5 minutes of continuous monologue.
However, Gu Wei's line delivery is really strong, and coupled with his facial expressions and movements that are consistent with the protagonist's identity and psychology, he was able to bring up the emotions of this confession scene in the rain.
Even Liu Haocun, who played opposite him, was immersed in it.
Heavy rain was pouring down all around, and Han Yan couldn't help but admire the performance of the two behind the camera.
“No wonder Gu Wei’s films always achieve great box office success and critical acclaim.
He has a high traffic and good image, and his acting is so good, it's really a blessing from heaven!"
"Liu Haocun is also good. The girl is very smart and talented despite her young age. Director Zhang's vision is always good." Assistant Director Xi Jialin added beside him.
There is nothing wrong with the performance of the two in this scene. After a series of dialogues, the last shot shows Gu Wei and Liu Hao hugging each other tightly in the heavy rain.
"Click! Very good, passed!" The director's voice came, the artificial rain stopped, and the staff next to him rushed over with bath towels.
Liu Haocun was still immersed in the play, with his arms tightly around Gu Wei's neck and his head buried in his shoulder.
"Haocun, it's over, you can let go now." Gu Wei patted Liu Haocun's back and gently reminded her.
The two of them slowly separated, each put on a bath towel and wiped their wet bodies.
"I'm sorry, Brother Wei~" Liu Haocun wiped his hair with a towel, feeling a little embarrassed.
At first she was still interested in acting, but later she was completely immersed in the emotions of the scene.
Gu Wei smiled and said, "It's okay, it's a good thing that you are immersed in the role.
Go change your clothes, or you'll catch a cold.
Today is not over yet, there is another scene later."
"Hmm~"
Liu Haocun pursed his lips, looked at Gu Wei and nodded slightly, with a complicated emotion in his big watery eyes.
After a while, the two men changed their clothes and dried their bodies and moved to the sofa in the repair shop.
Xia Yu, Gao Yalin and Zhu Yuanyuan, as the parents of the hero and heroine, scolded them angrily because they were drenched by the rain.
The parents' scenes ended and the camera turned to Gu Wei and Liu Haocun on the sofa.
Liu Haocun took Gu Wei's hand and drew a small flower on it with a red pen.
"What do you mean?"
"Little red flower, reward for your first proactive action in your life."
Liu Haocun said with a smile, the camera zoomed in, the two people looked at each other, and a youthful and ambiguous atmosphere surged between them.
This week, the crew's filming has entered the final stage.
Yue Yunpeng, Xia Yu and others finished filming and left the group one after another.
After finishing the last scene on Qin Island, the crew flew to Da Qaidam Emerald Lake in Qinghai to shoot the scenes of the parallel world in Wei Yihang and Ma Xiaoyuan's dreams in the movie.
"It's so beautiful!" When Liu Haocun arrived at the selected shooting location, wearing a white long dress, looked at the salt lake next to her that looked like "emerald", and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"It's really beautiful~" Gu Wei looked into the distance and saw the mirror-like lake surface reflecting the blue sky, white clouds and snow-capped peaks. The surrounding scenery was like a fairyland.
He was wearing a white shirt, jeans and white sneakers, and he looked very fresh.
Liu Haocun turned around and looked at Gu Wei's handsome profile.
"Brother Wei, are you going back to Beijing after the filming is over?"
"I'm going to Changsha to record a variety show~"
"Is it to promote [Joy of Life]?"
"How do you know?"
Liu Haocun smiled and said: "Recently, this drama has been promoted in full swing on the two major video platforms, and netizens are looking forward to the online broadcast of [Joy of Life].
I’m also looking forward to it, after all, Brother Wei, your dramas have never disappointed the audience.”
Gu Wei patted her shoulder gently and said with a smile, "Don't worry, the audience won't be disappointed this time. Joy of Life is very good."
After more than two months of filming, the relationship between the two has become much closer than when the filming started.
Gu Wei discovered that Liu Haocun was a little princess who was protected too well. She had a vague understanding of many things, and because of the flattery from all sides, she became overly confident.
The little girl doesn't have any bad intentions, isn't cunning, and is even a little naive.
For example, when they were chatting, Gu Wei asked her if she read the comments about herself online. Liu Haocun said she did, but only the positive ones.
So she feels that she is very beautiful and outstanding, and everything is worth it and is the best arrangement.
This train of thought is difficult to evaluate.
The filming of Emerald Lake in Da Qaidam was not difficult, and all the scenes were completed in one day.
After the filming was over, the crew held a small wrap-up dinner as usual. After more than two months of hard work, everyone could relax together.
At the dinner, Director Han Yan took Gu Wei aside and talked a lot.
He was born in 1983 and is only 9 years older than Gu Wei. He is considered a new generation force in the domestic director circle.
Before filming began, he had worried that a big-name star like Gu Wei might be difficult to work with, but he didn't expect the two to work together so smoothly during filming.
Although the other party may sometimes raise some opinions, they can be well resolved through communication between the two.
"Mr. Gu, I'll toast you~" Han Yan picked up the glass.
"It's a bit embarrassing to say this, but before we started working together, I had some concerns about filming with you, Mr. Gu."
Gu Wei smiled and said, "What do you mean, Director Han?"
"Mr. Gu, you're such a big shot. There have been rumors in the industry over the past two years that you're difficult to work with, that you change scripts and actors during filming, and that the director has to act according to your wishes."
Gu Wei thought about it and said with a smile: "It seems that it is not a rumor, I think it is true."
When filming "Better Days", the actors were replaced according to his request. Even if the director and producer said something, it was useless. It is not unfair to call Gu Wei a drama tyrant. He himself does not care about these things.
With Gu Wei's position, he has the final say in the crew. If things get serious, even the director has to listen to him.
Han Yan quickly waved his hand: "Mr. Gu, you're joking. After working with us this time, I know that rumors are not to be believed. Mr. Gu has a gentle temperament and is serious and dedicated to his work. It can be said that meeting him in person is even better than his reputation!"
"Hahaha~" Gu Wei raised his glass and clinked it with Han Yan's. They both took a small sip.
"I think I'm gentle because Director Han is a reasonable person. If there are any problems or conflicts, we can discuss them. After all, it's all for the sake of making a better movie."
Huang Bo once said that when you become famous, you will be surrounded by good people.
Given Gu Wei's current fame and status, the actors, directors and others who work with him will subconsciously put him in a relatively high position and get along with him cautiously. If there are any conflicts or disagreements, everyone will take the initiative to give in. In this case, Gu Wei will certainly not reveal any bad temper.
He has always been a soft-hearted person and will show respect even to people of lower status than himself.
But his gentle attitude is just on the surface. In fact, in the crew, Gu Wei's opinions and ideas must be implemented. As long as this is met, he is the best partner.
Han Yan felt that Gu Wei was easy to work with because the two of them had no actual conflicts of opinion, so they could get along well.
"Mr. Gu, given the current market environment, when do you think the film industry will be able to return to normal operations?"
“It won’t take too long. I think things will gradually open up in the second half of the year. However, if the film industry wants to recover to the market size of the previous two years, it will take time.
Of course, the most important thing is to have a good film.
Only good films are the best tool to restore the market after the policy is relaxed."
At the main table, after a few drinks, Han Yan started chatting with Gu Wei about the current film market.
Although the film has been completed, no one knows when it will be released. After all, the cinemas have not resumed business yet, and everyone is waiting.
The wrap-up party didn't last too late, and everyone left one after another after eating and drinking.
Liu Haocun wore a sky blue printed long dress tonight, with her black hair draped over her shoulders. Her fair face had a pair of big watery eyes, making her look pure and cute.
She didn't drink at the dinner. Gu Wei and Director Han Yan were chatting, and Liu Haocun was listening quietly on the side, turning her head to look at Gu Wei from time to time.
When the banquet was over and everyone was about to leave, Liu Hao finally made up her mind about the idea she had been thinking about for a long time when she saw Gu Wei stand up. She gritted her teeth, poured a glass of white wine into her small cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Cough cough~" A hot feeling filled her mouth, and a hot stream flowed down her throat into her stomach. Soon a blush appeared on her face.
"Brother Wei, let's go together." After drinking a sip of wine, Liu Haocun immediately stood up, pulled Gu Wei's arm, and wanted to go with him.
Gu Wei didn't care and took her to the hotel room naturally.
"I didn't see you drinking at the dinner table just now, why do you smell like alcohol?"
"I don't drink, but seeing you guys were drinking well, I tried some out of curiosity."
Liu Haocun laughed, she felt a little dizzy, half of her body was leaning on Gu Wei's arm, soft and with a faint fragrance of a young girl.
The wrap-up party was held in the banquet hall of the crew's hotel, and the accommodation rooms were accessible by taking the elevator.
Seeing that Liu Haocun was not in a good state, Gu Wei sent her back to her room first.
"Brother Wei, I have something to tell you"
After entering the room, Liu Haocun pulled Gu Wei. She was drunk and a little unsteady on her feet, but she kept talking under the influence of alcohol.
"You're a little drunk. Let's talk tomorrow."
Gu Wei helped her into the bedroom.
"No, I must say it now.
Brother Wei, do you know that you are my idol? "
"I know~"
Gu Wei perfunctorily put Liu Hao to bed.
“No, you don’t.
I used to like you, but I only liked your dramas and regarded you as my idol.
But after filming this drama, I found that I have fallen in love with you.
Brother Wei, can you be my boyfriend?
I can give you this opportunity.
Although the company doesn't allow dating, I can make an exception for you, just keep it a secret from the company."
After finishing what he wanted to say, Liu Haocun also lay down, still saying something with his eyes half closed.
She doesn't know how to drink, and the first time she took a glass, she drank it all in one gulp. She drank too fast and too quickly, so she got drunk quickly.
Gu Wei listened to Liu Haocun's confession, but instead of being moved, he found it a little funny.
Cunhuang is still too confident. Even when confessing his feelings, he said, "I'm giving you a chance. I can make an exception for you."
Over the years, Gu Wei has met many girls who like him, and Liu Haocun is the most confident one.
Seeing that the other party was about to go to bed, Gu Wei turned around and left the room without hesitation.
He had already sensed that Liu Haocun liked him. They had been filming together for more than two months, playing a couple. Given Gu Wei's conditions, it was normal for him to be liked.
But he didn't intend to provoke the other party.
Liu Haocun is a rookie. Although she has already made a name for herself as a "Mou Girl", she has not yet had any of her movies released.
I have been filming since I entered the industry, and my thinking mode is still that of an amateur.
When she confessed her feelings to Gu Wei, she directly said that they wanted to be boyfriend and girlfriend. How could Gu Wei agree to such a thing?
First, Gu Wei didn't want to deceive the other person's feelings, and second, he didn't want to get into trouble because of a momentary impulse.
And to be honest, Liu Haocun is not his type. Among the young actresses of the same type, Gu Wei still prefers Zhou Ye's appearance and personality.
It's quite interesting to say that in "Send You a Little Red Flower", Wei Yihang, played by Gu Wei, has a scene where he confesses his love to Ma Xiaoyuan after drinking. As a result, Liu Haocun also drank to give himself courage to confess his love to him after the filming was completed.
It's a pity, Wei Yihang and Ma Xiaoyuan are in love with each other, but Gu Wei is essentially a scumbag. They can be couples on the crew, but it's completely impossible for them to be virgin girlfriends.
(End of this chapter)
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