Ji Li stayed in France for five days and completed all the advertising shoots.
He secretly contacted Qi An, found out the address of Qin Li's film studio, and went to the United States alone.
There is still nearly a month and a half before the filming of "Special Operations" starts. Ji Li has nothing to do, so he plans to visit the set without telling Qin Li.
He inquired about the number of people on the set in advance and personally arranged for the crew's food truck support.
Qin Li's new movie "Doomsday Evolution" has been secretly launched. In order to make a high-quality doomsday movie representing China, Qin Li has invested 500 million in this series of films, and this is only the initial expenditure.
The setting of the movie's story is based on China.
However, in order to achieve more realistic disaster visual effects, Oak Star chose Hollywood's star special effects team for the basic production, so some of the content needs to be carried out in foreign photography studios.
After the filming of this part is completed, we will return to various locations in China for location shooting.
…
Shooting base.
The entire crew was shrouded in a haze, and all the staff stood quietly at their posts, not daring to speak loudly.
Because their crew's "boss" Qin Li has a gloomy face and pent-up anger at the moment, which will explode completely if they are not careful.
The first people to suffer the brunt of the disaster were Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye who were receiving the training.
"Doomsday Evolution" is a movie invested heavily by Lixing, so Qin Li naturally has the right to decide the leading actors. In addition to himself, the number one male lead, Lixing's popular young actor Feng Cheng and signed newcomer Zhang Ye are both leading actors in this movie.
In the structure of the script, the global doomsday originates from a large-scale influenza crisis. The repeated evolution of the virus eventually leads to an increasingly severe doomsday death crisis.
As a country with a large population, China has inevitably suffered crises, but the government has handled them in a timely and appropriate manner and was able to stabilize its foundations. In the end times, it still accumulates the strength that a great power should have.
After the outbreak of the virus crisis, various countries selected and organized secret action teams.
Qin Li plays the captain of the Chinese special police team, Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye play the members of the special police team.
Today's scene is that they are secretly transporting an infected and dead body. Because of the special nature of the deceased, they encounter a secret team from another country that comes to organize a robbery.
It was during this intense action-gun battle scene that Feng Cheng and Zhang made repeated mistakes and were stuck for the entire morning.
In a large crew with such a huge investment, one more hour wasted means more money lost.
"Can you two act?"
"If you can't act, then quit as soon as possible! Otherwise, others will laugh at you and think that Li Xing and I are supporting a hopeless person!"
When Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye heard this, they immediately apologized with sad faces.
"Teacher Qin Li, calm down, we can perform!"
"Just give us one more chance! We promise we won't make the same mistake again!"
The executive director saw this scene and wanted to persuade them but he didn't dare to. It's not that the two actors Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye were bad at acting from the beginning, but Qin Li is famous for his harsh acting skills.
The arm holding the gun is not straight? Can’t pass!
Are the fighting movements slow? Can’t pass!
Is there a lag in the connection between the lines? Can’t pass!
To be honest, Qin Li is not being picky, but these details do affect the overall presentation. The filming process is very demanding, but it will only benefit the film after it is released.
The problem is that repetitive action scenes will consume the actors' physical energy, and too many NGs will also affect the actors' mentality.
Qin Li has been filming for so many years and is able to endure hardships and fatigue.
During the filming of the movie, there was a large-scale scene of "rapidly descending from a height of 20 meters". Due to the NGs of the two young actors, he repeated it nearly 30 times, but he was able to descend without hesitation every time and completed the whole process perfectly.
But Feng Cheng and Zhang were inexperienced after all, and their ability to withstand stress was too poor, so they became increasingly unable to hold on as time went on.
The few NGs at the beginning could be considered minor issues, but the subsequent NGs were completely random, and even the most basic lines were wrong.
No wonder Qin Li was so angry.
"As your senior and boss, I can accompany you to reshoot again and again."
"But this is not the film and television training room of Larch Star. Look at the extras and staff around you! You are wasting your energy and everyone else's time!"
When Ji Li followed Qi An into the crew, he heard his lover's stern rebuke, which was rare.
"What's wrong?"
"You don't know him yet? Qin Li always sets a high standard in his own plays. The more NGs the two young men Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye perform, the worse they are. He can't hold back his anger any more."
Among the many young actors who acted opposite him, only Ji Li, who played Song Zhao back then, never had a single NG.
Ji Li curled his lips and felt that Qin Li had a unique charm at work.
What's wrong with strict requirements on acting?
What if he wants?
If he were in Qin Li's position, he would definitely not relax at all.
Qi An looked at Ji Li and whispered teasingly, "Luckily you're here, the crew can still have lunch on time."
After he finished speaking, he clapped his hands vigorously and said loudly, "Excuse me, everyone, look who's here to visit the set?"
Qin Li interrupted his friend with a hint of dissatisfaction between his brows. He glanced impatiently towards the source of the voice and suddenly met Ji Li's smiling eyes.
In just two or three seconds, all the hostility in Qin Li's body disappeared completely.
The staff also recognized Ji Li, and the tense atmosphere at the scene suddenly relaxed.
"It's Ji! He's here to visit us!"
"Oh my god, can I ask for his autograph? I really like the character Lu Yao he played!"
"What good day is today? My CP is giving out sweets!"
Ji Li looked around, and finally set his sights on Qin Li, "Am I disturbing you? I came here at lunch time, and I hired a chef and a food truck to wait outside."
Before the sound had faded, Qin Li came towards him quickly, looking surprised and happy, "Why are you here?"
“…”
Feng Cheng and Zhang, who were left standing there, looked at each other.
They suddenly felt that there was a glimmer of hope in their acting career which was about to end.
Ji Li looked at his lover approaching and coughed twice in a pretentious manner, "Teacher Qin Li, I'm here to visit your class."
"How was it? Is the morning shoot finished? I just wanted to get some food."
Qin Li answered without thinking, "It's over. Let's go to my lounge to eat."
All the staff members who saw this scene were stunned——
Look at the doting eyes, listen to the gentle tone, and appreciate the facial changing technique.
Qin, Boss, do you know that your character is going to collapse?
Of course, some staff members became particularly excited.
Aren't they just overthinking it?
The relationship between Qin and Ji is love! It must be!
Qi An stood beside the two of them, facing the dog food they threw out through their eye contact, and tried his best to resist the urge to roll his eyes, and whispered in Chinese, "You are too shameless to watch."
As soon as Ji Li arrived, the atmosphere in the crew immediately became lively.
Qin Li had a brief discussion with the director and decided to take a lunch break as usual.
He also specifically told Zhang Ye and Feng Cheng to use their lunch break to recuperate, not to feel stressed, and to try to get through their scenes well in the afternoon.
Want? As friendly as possible.
The comparison of the tone before and after almost made Feng Cheng and Zhang go crazy.
They watched Qin Li and Ji Li chatting and laughing as they entered the separate lounge, and their eyes welled up with tears.
Ji Li!
She is simply their life-saving Bodhisattva!
…
In the lounge.
The assistant brought in lunch and quickly closed the door and left.
Qin Li locked the lounge, walked quickly to Ji Li and sat down, his tone still showing the surprise that had not yet completely dissipated, "Why did you come here? And you didn't even tell me?"
"After finishing the commercial shoot, this idea suddenly came to my mind. I asked Qi An to keep it a secret from you, wanting to give you a surprise."
Ji Li picked up the Coke, took a sip with satisfaction, and looked at Qin Li again.
Because the role during filming required it, the other party wore a black special police uniform, and the whole person looked heroic and particularly manly.
“So handsome.”
Qin Li smiled when he heard his lover's compliment, then leaned forward eagerly, "Baby, I saw the commercial clip that Adolf sent me."
Ji Li raised his eyebrows slightly, "Has he shown it to you?"
"Yeah." Qin Li thought of Ji Li's noble appearance and simply held him in his arms, "My ..."
The sudden declaration of sovereignty seems a bit overbearing and a bit childish.
Ji Li looked at it with a helpless smile, his heart filled with sweetness. Today, when he arrived at the shooting site, he clearly felt that——
Qin Li when he is alone with him is unique? Qin Li.
Is it Ji Li’s? Qin Li.
Although they haven't seen each other for just over half a month, their relationship has been heating up since they talked it out last year.
Ji Li tilted his head and kissed Qin Li's thin lips, originally just wanting to briefly express his longing. Unexpectedly, the other party was still unwilling to give up and insisted on giving him a passionate and deep kiss.
It was not known how long had passed before the two of them stopped reluctantly.
Qin Li rubbed his lover's nose with a savoring look, "Libao, I'm very happy that you can come to visit me."
"Don't worry, I won't let the crew spread rumors about our relationship."
Ji Li snorted twice, then slowly pushed him away, "Don't cling to me, come and eat something with me, I'm hungry."
"good."
The lunch break is an hour and a half, and the two can chat while eating.
Qin Li mixed the noodles with soybean paste that Ji Li wanted to eat and asked, "How long do you plan to stay this time?"
"A week at most? I can't come to the crew every day, but I can wait for you to finish work at the hotel." Ji Li had already thought about the schedule.
He came to visit the set today and could also use the excuse that he had worked with Qin Li before. If you go to the set every day, there will be so many people around and all kinds of nonsense will inevitably spread.
"Okay." Qin Li completely agreed with his idea, and then asked, "You can only stay here for a week? Do you have other arrangements in China?"
If possible, he really wants to see his lover after work every day.
Ji Li took another sip of Coke, "Well, 'Reverse Hunting' is scheduled to be released during the May Day holiday. We will start promoting it vigorously on the 20th, and the premiere ceremony will be arranged at the end of the month."
After three years of debut, this is Ji Li's first movie in which he truly plays the leading role.
He takes it very seriously and must cooperate with the producers to promote it well.
Qin Li paused while eating. "May Day holiday?"
Ji Li saw his surprise and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
"The film 'Dream' that I collaborated with Director Ke Hei last year is also going to be released during the May Day holiday."
As soon as these words came out, Ji Li understood why Qin Li looked surprised.
Both "Hidden Dream" and "Reverse Hunting" are suspense films, and the two directors of the films, Ke Hei and Rong Tong, are both listed as "China's Four Famous Directors".
Now that it coincides with the May Day holiday, there is bound to be competition between the two films in terms of audience.
Even before the promotion started, Ji Li could imagine that after the two films were released, there would be multiple comparisons between them in terms of plot, rhythm, and acting skills on the Internet.
The most important thing is that there can only be one movie that can be the box office champion during the May Day holiday.
Ji Li's eyes lit up slightly, and he replied, "It seems that I have a fierce battle to fight."
You know, the films starring Qin Li are well-known "box office killers". Other films that are released at the same time as his works will have a hard time winning.
"I was only responsible for acting in the film directed by Ke Hei, and I did not participate in any investment in the film."
In other words, Qin Li does not have important decision-making power.
As the leading actor of the movie, it is his job to only cooperate with the film company in promotion.
But "Reverse Hunting" is Ji Li's first movie as the male lead, and Qin Li also hopes that his lover can achieve impressive results so as to compete for the film festival trophy next year.
"Why are you frowning? If we bump into each other, then we bump into each other. I'm looking forward to it."
Ji Li leaned in and teased, "Are you afraid that my work can't beat yours, or are you afraid that your work can't beat mine?"
"It doesn't matter if you win or I win?" Qin Li stopped eating. "I'm just afraid of dividing the moviegoers. If they are released separately, both of our movies can achieve better results."
When movies of the same type are released, there will inevitably be box office diversion and competition. This is an unshakable law of the film market.
Ji Li replied, "That's true, but as long as the movie has a good reputation, it's not impossible for an audience to watch both movies."
Qin Li nodded.
The die is cast, and it is not realistic to change it.
After all, the promotion of a movie consumes a lot of manpower and financial resources, how can it be changed at will?
What's more, it is difficult for suspense films to pass the review. If they are not released at the right time, the losses of the crew may be increased if the policy is changed in the future.
To put it another way, it is always better for an actor to have a work released than to have it shelved after filming.
"Qin Li, let's make a bet on who will win or lose?" Ji Li came closer, his face full of anticipation.
"What's the bet?"
"Who will win the May Day movie market? Will our film have a higher box office?"
Qin Li smiled and hugged him, "Baby, are you so confident that you can compete with me for the box office champion?"
Ji Li snorted, his eyes full of confidence, "Are you going to just give up? Haven't you read the script of "Reverse Hunting"? I think the foreshadowing in the movie is very powerful."
Qin Li smiled and replied, "The script of "Dream" is not bad either."
"Just tell me whether you want to gamble or not?" Ji Li asked.
It would be great to win the box office championship, but even if you can't, as long as you can break their target box office, it is also a kind of affirmation and success.
"How about this, if you beat me, I'll hold you while you sleep. Otherwise, you hold me while you sleep."
“…”
Ji Li couldn't help but pinch his Adam's apple, "You are full of crooked ideas."
Qin Li held his hand and said, "Eat quickly. After eating, let me hold you and take a nap."
After so many repeated rappelling and fighting scenes in the morning, Qin Li's physical strength and energy were also greatly consumed.
It's just that he has a heavy burden on his shoulders, and he has to hold on in front of outsiders in the crew, not showing the slightest sign of fatigue or weakness. Otherwise, once the tired mood spreads, the actors in the same group will just fall apart faster.
Qin Li knew that he was very strict with Feng Cheng and Zhang Ye, but he was their boss, and everything he did was based on the quality of the film and the development of the actors.
If "Doom Evolution" has a chance to go international, he hopes that the two young actors from Oak Star can gain recognition and applause in the movie, instead of working so hard and ending up as two supporting roles that outsiders cannot even remember their names.
Ji Li understood Qin Li better than anyone else. He suppressed the pain that was spreading throughout his heart and said with a smile, "Okay, eat quickly. After you finish eating, I'll accompany you to rest."
"Um."
After lunch, the two of them simply washed up, then lay down on the sofa in each other's arms and fell asleep.
"Qin Li."
"Um?"
"Go to sleep, I'll call you when the time comes."
"good."
Although the sofa is so narrow that it is difficult to turn over, the messages sent between lovers give each other a sense of security. After a short lunch break, the crew entered into intense filming again.
Fortunately, Feng Cheng and Zhang had learned from their lessons in the morning, and finally performed well in the afternoon's filming. They cooperated well with Qin Li, who was rappelling from a high altitude, and got through this difficult scene.
…
Ji Li stayed there for a full week before taking a flight back to China.
The movie "Dream" was announced to be advanced to April 30th, and it will be released during the May Day holiday. This news immediately triggered strong cheers from fans of the movie.
"Long Island Iced Tea" can only be released abroad. For Chinese fans, they have not seen Qin Li on the screen for a long time.
As a result, within less than an hour after the release of the release poster and trailer, the number of reposts exceeded 300,000, and topics related to the movie also directly became hot searches.
In addition, passers-by also expressed their expectations.
"Qin Li's movies are a must-see."
"May Day selection Get! Suspense movie here I come!"
"Welcome everyone to watch "Qin Li: Is there anyone who can fight? None."
In addition to the support from fans of Oak and passers-by, the official group of Mr. and Mrs. Yue also had heated discussions.
"Brother Li has a new work! Let's go to the cinema!"
"Brother Li's double-sided poster is so cool! It's a pity that I can't get it as fast as Jili!"
"I remember that Jili's "Reverse Hunting" is also a suspense movie? When will it be released? There's a couple's CP material again!"
"It feels like it should be soon. A few days ago I saw the official Weibo of Reverse Hunt posted a message saying that they will be showing it soon. Will it also be on May Day?"
Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear.
Just as CP fans were discussing this enthusiastically, at noon, the movie "Reverse Hunting" announced its release date -
The film will be released nationwide at 00:00 on May 1st.
As soon as the official announcement came out, the CP group of Yueji husband and wife was in an uproar.
“Ahhhhhhhh, they’re coming together! Is it true? Is it true?!”
"Those who support this couple are so happy. They can watch the materials and movies of both of them at once."
“I declare that the May Day movie theater is my home!”
"Are there any sisters in Haishi? Let's go and watch it in a group!"
"Hahaha, it suddenly occurred to me that this time it's finally the overseas' turn? The CP party sisters are waiting anxiously."
"Psychologist x professional forensic doctor, dual personality top x aloof and arrogant bottom, so sweet! How come these two are so good at choosing roles! They are afraid that we won't get any sweetness, so they pour sweetness into our mouths!"
"Look at the poster! They match so well! Was there an artist who photoshopped the two characters together?"
Qin Li plays a dual personality in "Dream". The first poster is an interpretation of the main personality, with an untidy beard and a kind of decadent, sexy look when smoking.
The second poster is an interpretation of the secondary personality. Without a beard and wearing a neatly ironed suit, he sits quietly in the office and clinic, with a hint of sharpness in his lowered eyes.
The posters of Ji Li in "Reverse Hunting" are also very attractive. The first one shows him leaning against the door and window smoking, with his indifferent eyebrows and eyes reflected in the smoke.
The second photo shows him being taken into the interrogation room. In the dim light, although his hands are handcuffed, his body is straight and his eyes are firmly looking outside the camera.
…
There is no doubt that the release date of "Reverse Hunt" has also become a hot topic.
Just as Ji Li and Qin Li had guessed before, the two suspense dramas were scheduled to be released during the May Day holiday. Even though they have not been released yet, they have triggered a series of combined discussions among netizens and marketing accounts.
"Fuck it, besides Ji Li, is there anyone else who has retired from Reverse Hunting? Movie King Fang Mo! I'm going for it, you guys can do whatever you want!"
"I didn't expect that during the May Day holiday, there would be two suspense movies competing against each other?"
"One directed by Ke Hei, one directed by Rong Tong. Best Actor Qin Li, Best Actor Fang Mo, Best Actress Sun Li, and the Yana Film Festival nominated actor Ji Li, and so many veteran actors... It's like a battle of gods!"
"Hahahaha, I suddenly feel like watching a good show! I think Ji Li's movie might be able to continue its previous success."
"Thanks for the invitation, updated the name, welcome everyone to watch "Qin Li: A capable opponent has appeared, and it turns out to be my screen CP!""
"Hahahaha, Qin Li and Ji Li, they were working together to kill each other at the beginning of the year, but in less than three months they started to kill each other with their own works?"
Among them, the happiest ones are the rose CP fans.
They saw the comments of passers-by netizens, and they watched the fun without any hesitation, using the passers-by's small accounts who were not CP fans.
"Brother Li, fight! Fight!"
"I can love and hate each other! I can do it!"
The fans of both sides were focused on their own movie data, but a small number of toxic fans began to attack each other.
"Does the Ji Li family still have shame? The real boss was brought up by Brother Li, and now they dare to say they want to win the box office championship? Get out of the way, or you'll be taught a lesson by Brother Li."
"Just because I respect your family as my senior, you are taking advantage of me, right? Who is the one who shamelessly copied them as a couple? When are the sweets that CP fans talk about not from Qin?"
"Qin Li thinks he's getting old and on the decline, so he keeps clinging to our young actors? Disgusting!"
"Old? Don't you see what kind of gigolo your Ji Li is? He's only debuted in two works? His popularity is all thanks to Brother Li. Who is clinging to who and sucking blood? I hope you have some idea!"
During the promotion period of "Long Island Iced Tea", both protagonists strictly prohibited quarreling. Seeing the growth of CP fans, the fans only dared to say it secretly behind their backs even if they wanted to.
Now that the promotion period of the co-produced film is over, the next two films are about to compete with each other. These toxic fans can't help it, and they started to openly fight with each other.
CP fans tacitly kept quiet and tried their best not to cause trouble. They secretly reported the vicious remarks of both parties, and also complained in their own group -
"Why bother?"
"You scold her and she scolds you, the Yueji couple live together!"
"The toxic fans are enjoying scolding online, while Yueji is sleeping soundly in bed."
"Hahahaha, what beautiful Chinese!"
"A contemporary literary giant has appeared! Which bookstore can I buy your works? Support!"
The author has something to say: #CP fans: Stop scolding, stop scolding. Scolding is doing injustice to the main character. The other main character still has to coax him.
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