Chapter 425: Filming a new drama
After more than a month, Shi Feiye got used to carrying a ball in her stomach, and the balls also got used to not going close to Shi Feiye, but just staying a little distance away from her to accompany her.
Qin Si changed to living at home every day. When he had nothing to do, he would read to the baby in Shi Feiye's belly. He would go to do the live broadcast only after he finished reading. He really acted like a big brother.
Qin Buzhu also went home earlier than usual. He played the piano, told stories, and spent time with his wife and children.
Although Shi Feiye didn't keep an eye on it, the drama she filmed was indeed a hit. It was on the hot search every day, the leading actors became famous, and the veteran actors also received a lot of attention. Everyone's discussion of the various plots in the drama filled almost all major communication apps. When Director Tang announced the good news to Shi Feiye, the joy in his voice could not be hidden:
"I've been shooting dramas for so many years, but this one is the most popular. Wow, even I, the director, have gained followers. People are urging me to shoot more dramas like this. The price of the second round of broadcasting is equivalent to the price of others' first round of broadcasting. It's really amazing!"
"The Return of the Condor Heroes should have been aired by now. Airing two dramas at once is definitely a great reward to the audience. I plan to shoot Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils next, and the script is almost ready."
Shi Feiye gave Director Tang a surprise:
"I'm only about three months pregnant now. I'll send the script to you once it's ready in the next two days. If you think it's okay, we'll get started."
"Ah? Are you in such a hurry? I heard that morning sickness occurs in the first few months. Can your body handle it? Actually, there's no need to rush. Your health is the most important thing. If something happens to you, Young Master Qin and Mr. Lin will tear me apart."
Director Tang felt like he was about to sweat on his forehead. Not really, not really. He loved filming, but not to such a crazy degree.
"I won't be as busy this time as I was last time. I've already told my family that they will bring someone to take care of me. I've also told Xiaoya to help keep an eye on things, and I'll just be in charge of the overall situation."
Shi Feiye made it clear to Director Tang in advance:
"So I'll have to trouble you to worry about it this time. I may only be able to be a simple screenwriter, and Xun will help take care of the rest. But it shouldn't be too troublesome this time. Except for the actors, the others will basically be the same people we used before. We are more familiar with each other and it will be convenient for communication."
Director Tang thought about it and pondered it carefully:
"That's fine. I'll try to keep a close eye on it and make sure nothing goes wrong. It'll be easier if they're all acquaintances. So you see, there's no need to rush out the script in the next two or three days. As I said, your health is the most important thing. I'll talk about the casting after I read the script first."
The two discussed some details and then hung up the phone.
Two days later, Shi Feiye sent the script, which she had repeatedly confirmed and also shown to Han Wenya, to Director Tang.
A day later, Director Tang gave an excited reply, his expression indicating that he already had the right actor in mind.
Shi Feiye checked the candidates selected by Director Tang, and they were basically all ok. They used semi-newcomers and old actors, and the general framework had already been established.
Except for a few supporting roles and less important roles that still need to be looked for, Director Tang has already contacted the main personnel and everyone has given a reply quickly.
After repeatedly confirming everyone's schedule, Director Tang designed the filming schedule and then discussed it with Shi Feiye:
"Basically, we can shoot them in series. Some of them require some time to be put together, but we can shoot them separately, which is fine. I have studied the roles you emphasized separately. Later, Xiaoya, Xiaozou and I will go to watch the actors audition. If there is any suitable one, we will send it to you to take a look and you can decide."
Shi Feiye had no objection, knowing that the other party was also concerned about her health. They picked them out first, and then she made the final decision, saving time:
"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news."
Director Tang selects actors with good acting skills, Han Wenya keeps an eye on whether the other party fits the setting of the original novel, and Zou Lianxun is responsible for seeing if the other party has ulterior motives.
The three of them reviewed the results together, and later sent the selected candidates to Shi Feiye. After watching the video, Shi Feiye felt that there was no problem at all.
So after another half a month of preparation, the crew was ready to start filming.
This time, Shi Feiye did not attend the opening dinner party and did not join the crew until the third day.
When she joined the crew, Shi Feiye was already more than four months pregnant. She was followed by six people, including bodyguards, assistants, and professional medical staff and nurses. They almost surrounded her like a baby!
Everyone in the crew knew what was going on and was extremely cautious with Shi Feiye. When the actors came to communicate with her, they would only say one sentence if possible and would never say more than two sentences, which made Shi Feiye laugh and cry.
She was afraid that everyone would feel under great psychological pressure, so she specifically told everyone not to do so, but everyone still did so.
Shi Feiye didn't know that she was an absolute treasure in the eyes of these actors. Who can make a drama become popular after filming it?
Not to mention that with Shi Feiye around, funding for the crew is not a problem at all. All props are well-made and specially matched. The actors are treated well. There is air conditioning indoors in the summer and electric heaters in the winter. The daily lunch boxes include both meat and vegetables, and the entire crew is treated to drinks from time to time.
The most important thing is that the atmosphere on the crew is particularly good, everyone is happy to work, and the pay is high.
It took nearly two months to complete the filming. Even though Shi Feiye was extremely careful and took care of herself every day, she didn't gain much weight and still looked so slim.
But my belly has grown so big that people often give up their seats for me when I take the bus.
As soon as the closing meal was over, Qin Buzhu immediately took Shi Feiye home, and then rushed to Lin Xicheng's place without stopping. The Lin family waited there until Shi Feiye had completed all the examinations and was confirmed to be in good health, and then they let her go.
"Don't bother me after we finish filming this time. My goodness, I've been so nervous for the past three months, afraid that something might happen to you. Why did you have to film at this time when you can't? It's really frightening me to death."
Shi Feiye sat on the sofa, and Mother Lin held her hand and couldn't help complaining.
"Don't worry, it's just this once. The rest of the drama will wait until after the baby is born. I'm also trying to save time. Others still work in the fields when they are pregnant. I'm so young this month, and I have so many people taking care of me personally, so nothing will happen."
Shi Feiye learned the skill of acting coquettishly without any instruction. She found that when facing Lin's mother, acting coquettishly directly was the best way. Whenever Lin's mother saw her acting coquettishly, she could not help but forgive her.
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