The plot of "Where the Wind Is" is very simple.
The heroine Xu Hongdou's life and work fell into a trough after her best friend died.
She traveled to Dali alone and stayed briefly in the "Windy Courtyard" in Yunmiao Village, where she unexpectedly met Xie Zhiyao, who had returned to his hometown to start a business, and a group of tenants of different identities.
In the process of getting to know each other, Xu Hongdou and Xie Zhiyao fell in love with each other. After facing some things together, the two helped and inspired each other, and finally got together.
It may seem like no different from any other idol drama, but at the script level, the characteristics of "Where the Wind Is" are extremely distinct.
This drama is a healing TV series depicting rural life. Different from traditional modern urban dramas, it focuses on the word "slow".
Young people in modern cities are under great pressure. Whether it is work or life, everyone is carrying heavy burdens and moving forward. They are very competitive no matter where they are.
The biggest feature of "Go to Where the Wind Is" is its anti-"involution" approach. By depicting the beautiful scenery of "Windy Courtyard", Yunmiao Village and other places as well as rural life, it allows the tired souls of urbanites to be completely relaxed in the pastoral life.
There are not many TV series of this type in China. The good script, the excellent production of [Kan Xinqing Studio] and the wonderful performances of the actors are the fundamental reasons why [Go to Where the Wind Is] became popular.
After the drama "Original Time and Space" was launched, Douban scored above 8 points. Then, as the TV series was broadcast and the number of people who rated it increased, the score continued to rise.
One year after the TV series was broadcast, Douban's score increased from 8.1 to 8.7. This long-tail effect best reflects the quality of a drama.
In addition, [Go to Where the Wind Is] has also boosted tourism in Yunnan.
The drama showcases the local natural scenery and cultural customs of Yunnan, attracting a large number of tourists to experience it.
During the broadcast of the drama, phrases such as "Let's travel to Yunnan together this Spring Festival" and "We must go to a windy place" became hot searches on the Internet, greatly increasing the attention paid to Yunnan tourism.
Statistics show that during the Spring Festival period after the broadcast of "Go Where the Wind Is", the number of tourists received by Dali increased by 219% year-on-year, and the total revenue of the tourism industry increased by 162% year-on-year, setting a record high.
For this reason, Dali officials sent a letter of thanks to the crew of "Go Where the Wind Is" and issued a public notice, proposing to provide a subsidy of 2 million yuan for the major film and television drama "Go Where the Wind Is".
A TV series has such a great impact on the local economy and people's real life. The achievements of "Go Where the Wind Is" are irrefutable.
Gu Wei started the formal filming on the second day after joining the crew. The first shot was the accidental acquaintance of Xie Zhiyao and Xu Hongdou.
"The screen is shattered like this and it won't turn on. Should I get a replacement screen or buy you a new one?"
"Replace the screen and fix it, the stuff inside is quite important.
If that doesn't work, just give me half the money.
After all, it’s been more than a year.”
In the quaint courtyard, Liu Yifei wore a green windbreaker, with light makeup on her face, and her temperament was lazy and free and easy.
Gu Wei, who was sitting opposite her, was wearing a brown top and dark pants. His makeup and deliberate acting made him look like a simple young man from a small town.
While chasing a horse, Xie Zhiyao's brother accidentally broke Xu Hongdou's cell phone.
Xu Hongdou, who had just arrived at "Youfeng Xiaoyuan", came to the door through the introduction of Xie Xiaochun.
This is also the first meeting between the male and female protagonists in the play.
“There’s no one to repair mobile phones in the village, so I have to go to the ancient city to get them repaired.
How many days will you stay here?"
“I’ll stay for a while.
I was hit by him the day before yesterday when I just arrived."
"Who brought you here?"
"Xie Xiaochun~"
"Xiaochun, do you live in Fengyuan?
My name is Xie Zhiyao, what's your name?"
"Xu Hongdou"
This scene is very simple. In addition to the two of them, there are also grandma and Xie Zhiyao's younger brother Xie Zhiyuan participating.
There are two scenes in total: the conversation between Gu Wei and Liu Yifei in the yard; and in the house, Grandma and the Xie Zhiyao brothers are chatting while eating.
After the last shot was filmed, the crew packed up their equipment and prepared to move to another location, and the actors also stood up.
"Teacher Wu, please go slowly. There is a bump at the door. Don't trip over it."
Teacher Wu Yanshu, who played the role of Grandma, stood up and was about to walk out. Seeing this, Gu Wei hurried over to support her and reminded her.
Teacher Wu is 84 years old this year and is a real "old" actor.
She looks like a kind old grandmother. Although she is very old, she is in good spirits and her mind is not confused at all.
Gu Wei and Teacher Wu knew each other before filming this drama. The other party played Jiang Nansun's grandmother in "The Best of Times". Gu Wei met her when he visited Ni Ni on set.
“It’s okay, don’t worry about me.
Xiao Gu, go and get busy, you still have your part to play later.
I'm going outside for a walk."
After they walked out of the door, Wu Yanshu said to Gu Wei with a smile, and he also let go of his hand.
"Then Mr. Wu, please slow down."
Gu Wei did not move forward. The old lady strolled forward slowly and waved her hand to indicate that she understood.
"Grandma Wu is in such good spirits. I wish I could be in her same state now that I'm over 80."
Liu Yifei stood next to Gu Wei and said while looking at Teacher Wu Yanshu's back.
"Yes, exercise more and take good care of yourself. Actors generally have a long artistic life."
After Gu Wei finished speaking, he turned to look at Liu Yifei beside him and suddenly smiled: "But I hope you can choose roles according to your age and condition when the time comes, and don't play a young girl at your age."
Liu Yifei rolled her eyes at him and said, "How is that possible? Even now it's hard for me to play a young girl again.
Am I not a working woman in our play?"
"That's hard to say. Auntie Xiaoqing is still acting even at her age. She and Teacher Wu are almost of the same generation."
"Which drama is this happening?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.
Of course she knew the name of Liu Xiaoqing, who was a figure who had once caused a stir in the domestic entertainment industry, and many female artists regarded her as an idol.
"There's a war-themed online movie called 'Ice Sniper 2.' I heard the actor who plays Liu Xiaoqing's father is 18 years younger than her."
"Tsk tsk, she should be in her seventies this year. It's hard to imagine that scene."
Speaking of it, filming "Where the Wind Is" is the fourth time that Gu Wei and Liu Yifei have worked together.
Starting from "The Sword Identity" ten years ago, the two have successively collaborated on "Detective Chinatown 2" and "Time Raiders".
However, they had only made movies before, and "Where the Wind Is" is the first time they have collaborated on a TV series.
They are so familiar with each other that they can't be any more familiar with each other. The filming was very smooth and they cooperated with each other very well.
In the first scene just now, both of them performed perfectly in terms of expressions and lines.
Even the director was surprised by the chemistry between the two.
"By the way, I remember your spy drama is airing today, right?"
Gu Wei nodded.
"[Storm Chasers] premiered today on CCTV-1, and will be broadcast online on Tencent and iQiyi.
Do you have anything to do tonight? Come to my room after the show and watch a play with me?"
Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei and smiled, "Okay, your drama has been very popular recently. Many people say it's as good as [The World]. I also want to see how your first spy drama is going."
At night, the crew hotel.
There was a short night scene today, and it was already dark when the crew finished work.
After finishing the filming, Gu Wei returned to his room and took a shower first. Dali was still a bit hot in April, and he had sweated a lot after filming outside for a whole day.
After washing and changing into fresh clothes, the doorbell rang after a while.
Gu Wei walked to the door and opened it.
Sure enough, the person outside the door was Liu Yifei who came as agreed.
She also changed into cooler clothes, a white T-shirt on the upper body, black shorts on the lower body, and a pair of slippers on her feet.
She looked like she had washed up, with no makeup on her fair face, her hair tied up high, a pair of plump and slender white legs exposed under her shorts, and she was holding a plate of fruit in her hand, looking casual and lazy.
"Just come, it's embarrassing to bring things with you."
Gu Wei let her in and said with a smile.
"Who brought it to you? This is for me to eat, okay?
I didn’t eat anything tonight, so this plate of fruit is my dinner.”
The two of them walked to the sofa in the living room and sat down. Liu Yifei crossed her legs, showing her round white legs in front of Gu Wei without hesitation. She held the fruit plate in her hand and took a piece of fruit and put it in her mouth.
Gu Wei sat next to her and turned on the TV to CCTV-1.
Then he looked at the white lumps with toothpicks stuck in them in the fruit bowl and asked curiously, "What kind of fruit are you eating?"
Liu Yifei didn't answer, but picked up a piece and fed it to Gu Wei.
“Ah~”
Gu Wei opened his mouth obediently.
“So sweet, it’s Custard Apple.”
Liu Yifei nodded: "Yes, it is the local sugar apple.
What I ate before was all transported raw. Although it was cooked when I ate it, the taste was always a little worse.
Eating ripe sugar apples in their native place is truly different; they’re much sweeter than those I ate in Beijing!"
"This thing is known as the 'sweet bomb' among fruits and has a very high sugar content.
You might as well have a proper dinner instead of this; this small plate probably has more calories than you eat in a whole day!"
Gu Wei looked at Liu Yifei eating happily and felt reluctant to tell her the truth.
Sure enough, after hearing his words, Liu Yifei frowned slightly and looked at the remaining sugar-apples in the fruit plate with some embarrassment.
After hesitating for a moment, she turned her head to look at Gu Wei, as if she had thought of something. A smile appeared on her face again, and she picked up another piece and put it in her mouth.
"Forget it, I've already eaten it, and I don't eat it every day.
Just exercise more calories, it’s okay.”
Gu Wei thought for a moment before realizing the logic behind her words. He laughed in his heart and said, "It seems I have become a tool for her to exercise and lose weight."
The two chatted for a while, and then the TV opposite started playing "Storm Chasers".
"My name is Wei Ruolai, from Jiangxi Province. My family was very poor when I was young, so I came to Shanghai with my brother to make a living. I worked part-time while studying at an accounting school.
In order to have a full meal, I have to take risks occasionally and check the accounts for fellow villagers in the gang."
As Gu Wei's voice narrated, the plot of "The Wind Chaser" on TV slowly unfolded.
At the beginning of the first episode, Wei Ruolai, played by Gu Wei, appeared. Liu Yifei laughed at him for his silly appearance and asked him about some things during the filming.
But as the plot slowly unfolded, she spoke less and less, and was fully immersed in the story told by the Wind Chaser.
Two episodes of one and a half hours passed in a flash, and the last shot of the second episode was Shen Tunan, played by Jin Dong, questioning Wei Ruolai.
"You are suspected of stealing government secrets. Do you want to surrender yourself to the detectives, or do you want me to escort you out?"
After Jin Dong finished speaking, the camera went dark and the ending song began playing.
"It's really good." Liu Yifei blinked and pulled herself away from the TV series she had just watched.
"What's good about it? Is it because I acted particularly well?" Gu Wei asked with a smile.
Liu Yifei rolled her eyes and raised the corner of her mouth: "It's okay, Mr. Jin Dong's acting is really good.
His Shen Tunan is particularly aura-filled"
"This kind of middle-aged elite man with wealth and power is his comfort zone, so it would be strange if he couldn't play it well.
Don’t you think Jin Dong’s Shen Tunan is very similar to Ming Lou in his previous role in The Disguiser?
“That’s pretty much what you said.”
"He has played so many similar roles over the years that his performances have become formulaic.
I discussed this with him during filming, and he also tried some changes later on, which you should be able to see later."
Gu Wei didn't know whether Jin Dong still wanted to further develop his acting skills. After all, he had become a leader, and it seemed that how he acted was not that important.
"It's pretty good. At least from what I've seen in these two episodes, all the characters, including Mr. Jin Dong, have excellent acting skills.
The leading actress also performed very well, she is a very beautiful actress."
"The actor who plays Shen Jin is Wang Churan, a new actor."
"I know, she played the courtesan Sang Wen in Joy of Life 2.
When Joy of Life 2 was airing, she was mentioned in many news reports."
Gu Wei laughed and said, "These are just press releases bought for her by her company. After finally getting a role in a big production like Joy of Life, of course she has to take the opportunity to promote it.
But she was only a minor supporting role in that drama, so it was good enough that she could get some popularity.
Now Wang Churan is the female lead in the drama “The Wind Chaser”, and she will probably become very popular after the show is aired.”
"Is she an artist under your company?"
Gu Wei shook his head: "From Yuekai Entertainment"
"That's strange, I remember that 'The Wind Chaser' was a drama produced by 'Wei Ming Tian Xia'.
You're not promoting your own actress, but using an outsider as the heroine. Doesn't this seem like your usual style?"
Liu Yifei looked at Gu Wei and raised her eyebrows, the meaning in her eyes was self-evident.
"Ahem, I don't have a consistent style. When I'm casting, I just use whoever is most suitable.
When casting for "The Wind Chaser" was done, the director also auditioned.
Because of Jia Shikai's relationship, I gave her an audition opportunity, and she seized it, and thus became the heroine of my drama.
It’s that simple.” Gu Wei explained with his hands spread out.
Liu Yifei crossed her arms and nodded slowly, not knowing whether she believed what Gu Wei said.
"Actually, you and Wang Churan once had a chance to meet.
I was filming "Storm Chasers" in Hengdian before, and you came to visit me on set. We were going out for dinner, and I called her, but she didn't come."
When Gu Wei said this, Liu Yifei remembered this incident. At that time, she was with Lin Yun from the "Dream of Red Mansions" crew.
"I remember you brought Xiaotian with you. Did Wang Churan have anything to do that day?"
Gu Wei smiled and shook his head: "She is embarrassed and afraid of being embarrassed to see you."
“Are you embarrassed to see me?
We don't even know each other, why should we be embarrassed?" Liu Yifei asked curiously.
"When her company first started promoting her, they called her 'Little Liu Yifei' because she's quite pretty and has a similar look to you. This moniker has really caught on with many netizens."
Before she was famous, she was called "Little Liu Yifei". Based on Gu Wei's understanding of Jia Shikai, once Wang Churan becomes popular after the broadcast of "The Storm Chaser", "Little Liu Yifei" will probably become "a high-end version of Liu Yifei".
“Well, I don’t think that’s a big deal.
Over the years, there have been so many "Little Liu Yifei"s, I'm used to them." (End of this chapter)
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