For the role of Wen Qiong, Qin Li grew his hair short to about five or six centimeters, which was now tied at the back of his head like a small ball.
The dim light from the bar cast a more prominent arc on his nose, connecting the delicate brow bones like sculptures above to the thin and light red lips below. Further down, the man's figure was wrapped in a gray, old and wide brown suit jacket...
Although the clothes were deliberately made old and the appearance was haggard, Qin Li just had a sense of pride that remained even after an aristocratic downfall.
This kind of Qin Li is different from all his previous roles and is something Ji Li has never seen before.
Ji Li stared with his eyes wide open, unable to look away for a while.
No wonder Lu Yao in the script set his sights on Wen Qiong in front of the bar the moment he entered the bar; no wonder Lu Yao, in such a good mood, decisively ordered the Long Island Iced Tea that he had been thinking about for the rest of his life.
Wen Qiong, played by Qin Li, is like the Long Island Iced Tea. From the outside, she looks harmless and even deceptive, but once you start drinking, the taste is so strong that it is unforgettable.
Qin Li seemed to be accustomed to such cheers and jeers. He walked around the crowd and quickly came up to Ji Li and Cameron.
"Coming?"
This greeting was obviously directed to Ji Li.
Before Gilligan could respond, Cameron excitedly hugged one of the protagonists in his movie.
"Qin, the first time I saw this role, I felt that you were suitable. But I didn't expect that you would still give me a huge surprise now."
So suitable!
This role was born for Qin Li!
"Thank you, director. Your affirmation means that I have already succeeded halfway in shaping this character."
Qin Li has a high emotional intelligence and praised director Cameron with just one simple sentence.
Ji Li laughed softly, but couldn't help but compliment him, "Brother Li, your look is quite charming."
The word "charming" is subtle and beautiful.
Qin Li met Ji Li's admiring gaze and suppressed the rising joy in his heart, "Director Cameron, you will soon find that you have chosen the right person for Lu Yao."
Cameron raised his eyebrows and rubbed his hands, "Ji, you should also go and put on your makeup quickly, I can't wait."
"Okay, director." Ji Li responded.
He took a half step closer to Qin Li, and swept his eyes up and down again, and whispered in Chinese, "Brother Li, I feel very stressed when you do this."
However, it is both pressure and motivation.
Ji Li hadn't felt this excited for a long time. Led by the staff, he quickly walked to the temporary dressing room in the back box.
Cameron obviously didn't understand Ji Li's last words, and curiously asked, "Qin, what did Ji say to you just now?"
Qin Li's eyes flashed with a glimmer of satisfaction, and he said without blushing or beating his heart, "He said that he likes my...Wen Qiong very much."
"Really?" Cameron seemed to understand something.
Qin Li snorted, "Director, didn't you say we were going to shoot a solo poster? I'm ready."
"Okay, let's get started."
Cameron called the crew's photography team and began to prepare.
Yu Fuya and Baozi were blocked by the tall foreign staff, but they heard the conversation just now.
Baozi pushed his thick black framed glasses, feeling that he had discovered another unknown side of the movie star. "Sister Yu, why do I feel like Teacher Qin Li seems a bit sinister?"
Where did Brother Ji ever say that he liked his Wen Qiong?
Teacher Qin Li is bullying Director Cameron for not knowing Chinese!
"He is scheming and planning to swallow the sheep step by step." Yu Fuya replied with a cold snort.
Before Baozi could react to what the word "sheep" meant, he saw Yu Fuya walking towards the dressing room backstage, "Sister Yu, where are you going?"
"I have to keep a close eye on my lambs, to prevent them from being deceived by the big-tailed wolf."
"ah?"
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The foreign team responsible for doing Ji Li's makeup was very professional. As early as they confirmed that the leading actor Lu Yao was the actor Ji Li, they designed a full set of makeup based on his appearance.
Lu Yao, played by Ji Li, is a veritable second-generation rich man who frequents entertainment venues and is accustomed to a life of luxury.
So unlike the "down and out" look of the lead actor Qin Li, Ji Li's clothes must be bright and beautiful.
She wore a long bright purple trench coat with a sweater of the same color underneath. She also wore a variety of luxurious watches, necklaces, and rings. Even her hairstyle had to be exquisite down to every hair, and no imperfection was allowed.
After the makeup was completed, Baozi stared at Ji Li's watch worth a million and the equally expensive accessories, and swallowed his saliva involuntarily.
The crew is really willing to spend money!
From a little beggar begging on the street to a rich second-generation man wearing gold and silver, the wealth of his character, Brother Ji, has skyrocketed!
"Brother Ji, you look so rich now."
As soon as Baozi finished speaking, Yu Fuya gave him a slap on the face. "Look at your servile attitude. You're acting as if our Chaoying is so poor that we never arranged this kind of look for Ji Li?"
Baozi chuckled twice and rubbed the back of his head without being annoyed.
"Mr. Ji, if there is no problem, you can go to the shooting site." The head of the styling team spoke from the side.
"Okay, thank you guys." Ji Li curled his lips to thank them and quickly walked back to the bar shooting location in front.
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Qin Li has finished shooting the movie poster. At this moment, a group of people are gathered around the table to select films. The crew's photographer praised Qin Li's sense of camera.
Without a doubt, Qin Li was the first person to notice Ji Li's return. He didn't bother to choose a film and stood up quickly. "Are you all ready?"
After hearing Qin Li's words, the people around him shifted their gazes one after another.
There was an exclamation from the crowd, "Oh my god, this Chinese actress is so beautiful."
The bright purple long coat undoubtedly made Ji Li the most eye-catching person in the bar.
You know, purple has always been the most picky color. If your skin is a little darker or your appearance is a little rough, it is easy for you to not be able to suppress such a noble and rich color.
But Ji Li can not only wear it, but also wear it beautifully.
Under the mottled light, he wore a nonchalant smile, and his eyes, seemingly innocent and harmless yet extremely calm, were like the bright aurora blooming in the night, reflecting the romantic and almost absurd heart of the character.
Lu Yao is a man who is used to disguising his bloody wounds with superficial prosperity and smiles.
Ji Li understood this character, so when he put on makeup, he became Lu Yao.
"Qin, you're right, Ji is a good actor, his Lu Yao brings me more surprises than your Wen Qiong..."
Cameron sighed with satisfaction, expressing in broken but sincere Chinese, "It's even better than before."
He should take pictures and show them to screenwriter Amanda. It's a pity that she didn't come along to work on the set this time and couldn't experience the impact of the characters in the script jumping into reality up close!
Screenwriter Amanda is a person who loves scripts as her life. She spent four years perfecting the script, and during the filming preparations, she repeatedly communicated with Cameron and others about the details.
But when the shooting approached, she backed out.
Although Amanda believed in director Cameron's vision, she was still afraid that there would be a gap between reality and the script.
However, Cameron is convinced that the performances of Ji Li and Qin Li this time will allow screenwriter Amanda to put aside all her worries.
"Director, do we want to take a solo poster of Ji?" The crew's photographer asked excitedly, carrying his equipment.
"Of course." Cameron nodded.
He then looked at Ji Li himself and asked, "Ji, how do you understand Lu Yao?"
"He came here not for tourism as he claimed, but to hide away from others..."
He hid the bloody pain under a smile. His desire for family affection and hope for love cooled after his mother's death.
Lu Yao had been disguising himself in front of his bad friends for many years, so he hid in Iceland, a place where no one knew him.
Cameron did not express his opinion directly, but asked the staff to bring him a glass of wine.
"Go ahead and shoot according to your own understanding. Ji, you are Lu Yao. I don't need to set a framework for you anymore."
"good."
Ji Li looked around and found the brightest spot in the entire bar.
That's the window seat next to the store door. In order to attract business, the bar's most gorgeous billboard is hung on its outside.
Because it is too obvious, few people like that position on weekdays.
The photographer followed closely.
Everyone's eyes followed, including Qin Li himself.
Ji Li sat on the high stool, gently swaying the wine glass.
The brilliant lights shone on his handsome face, changing different light waves every second.
The photographer quickly pressed the shutter and changed the angles to shoot.
At this moment, Ji Li is like a moving picture, and every move is eye-catching enough.
But this superficial state is far from enough.
So, after the photographer took dozens of photos, Ji Li changed his posture.
Ji Li's originally upright body collapsed, and he lay down on the table as if extremely exhausted. He knocked on the glass that was emitting a hazy glow of wine, again and again.
The cup hit the table and broke into pieces.
He looked at the red wine flowing on the edge of the table. The smile on his lips gradually faded away, and endless bitterness surged in his eyes.
The originally glamorous aura instantly softened, and the sudden and intense feeling of loneliness could almost kill a person instantly.
Ji Li seemed like a little beast that had been injured for a long time, trapped in this seemingly bright world.
Be in the light, but your heart is in the darkness.
The staff and drinkers who were watching were infected by him and frowned at the same time.
They were afraid that the young man in the picture would pick up the broken glass and end his own life.
It would be nice if I could give him a hug, even just one.
Many onlookers thought so.
The photographer understood what Ji Li meant and pressed the shutter button frantically.
marvelous!
That's awesome!
Where did director Cameron find these two leading actors? They were clearly shot for the posters one after the other, but the feeling conveyed by the two through the camera is the same!
As the only person who witnessed the scene, the photographer clearly felt that—
These are two equally lonely souls who are about to meet in this bar. In a world full of darkness and noise, they found each other's only light.
The single-person version of the poster lasted less than twenty minutes before director Cameron announced its end.
He was very satisfied with Ji Li's characterization, and he didn't even need to comment on it deliberately. The result could be seen from the expressions of everyone present. The audience's true emotions are always the best comments.
The photographer immediately checked the doubled materials, and upon comparison, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the posters of Qin Li and Ji Li already had a sense of harmony invisibly.
The 'protagonist' hasn't officially met yet!
What does this mean? It only shows that there is a natural compatibility between the two leading actors!
The photographer was reluctant to delete any of the photo materials and saved them all on his hard drive.
Director Cameron is worthy of being the winner of the 'Best Director' award at the Annapolis International Film Festival six times. His eye for characters is so accurate!
He had already imagined what kind of sensation these two faces would cause after the movie was officially promoted!
The best poster for the single version is already here!
He couldn't wait for the double version of the poster and the next official photo shoot for the two of them.
Qin Li and Ji Li are both excellent actors who know how to find the role in a short period of time.
So, after a brief poster shoot, Cameron immediately decided to start shooting the first scene.
"Qin, go over your lines with Ji again."
Cameron asked, and then he was busy communicating with the camera team about the details of the next shooting.
Half an hour of preparation passed in a flash.
On a quiet street corner outside the bar, Ji Li lowered his eyes, brewing the emotions of the character. A photographer carrying a mobile device stood diagonally in front of him. The two of them stood at their respective posts, ready for the director's start-up sound at any time.
The noise of the bar's music came through the thick brick walls, and soon, Cameron's "Action" broke the noise.
The first scene of "Long Island Iced Tea", the first encounter between Lu Yao and Wen Qiong, officially began.
In Iceland in October, the shops on the street always close very early, and the place is deserted, with only the insignificant shop signs still emitting a faint light.
Lu Yao, played by Ji Li, wrapped his coat around himself and before his patience ran out, he finally found the bar the hotel staff had mentioned.
As soon as you enter the door, you will hear deafening music and the mixed smell that is unique to a bar.
The smell of alcohol, cigarettes, and the ambiguous smell of love between men and women.
According to the hotel staff, this is the largest bar in the capital of Iceland.
During the long polar night every year, three-quarters of the city's population gathers here. They danced passionately on the dance floor, losing themselves to the sound of clinking glasses.
As for the remaining quarter of people, they will hide in their beds and hug their loved ones tenderly.
In this city, extreme loneliness and extreme love coexist.
The camera was Ji Li's "eyes". After looking around, it stopped at his face.
Ji Li felt the familiar atmosphere in the bar, with a hint of self-mockery in his eyes, just right -
He is such a boring person.
I agreed to come here to avoid my friends and not to celebrate my stupid birthday.
Finally, on his birthday, he stayed in the hotel but couldn't face the loneliness, so he pretended to get ready.
In the blink of an eye, I was back in this damn place.
Cameron sat quietly in front of the monitor, very satisfied with Ji Li's current performance.
The character status is well controlled.
The waiter came up to greet him and recited the lines, "Hello sir, you can open the table directly. If you are alone, you can also go to the bar and order by yourself."
Ji Li frowned, obviously dissatisfied with the waiter's expression, as if he looked down on his status because he came alone.
He cast a casual glance towards the bar, and his eyes were fixed on a person.
Compared to the dance floor, the bar was quite deserted. A man was sitting quietly on a high stool. His eyes were fixed on the wine list, his brows were lowered, and he seemed to be hesitating about something.
Lu Yao noticed that the man's Adam's apple rolled slightly, which was extremely sexy and masculine.
The other person's clothes were a bit gray and old, but the long legs wrapped in the suit trousers directly hit Lu Yao's aesthetic point.
Ji Li touched the ring on his finger and turned it twice without leaving a trace. The displeasure in his brows dissipated, "Yes, I'm alone, I won't open the table."
After saying that, he quickly walked towards his goal.
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The first shot of the first scene was not difficult, and Ji Li, who focused on shooting, completed it smoothly.
After a short break, everyone started shooting the second shot.
"Sir, have you ordered yet? If you can't decide, we have regular beer here." The bartender paused and added sarcastically, "The cheapest kind."
Who is it?
He looked very elegant, but after five or six minutes of trying to order, he still couldn't order any decent wine. Could he be just here to get a free seat?
Wen Qiong, played by Qin Li, raised his eyes and looked at the waiter expressionlessly, and his fingertips on the wine list tensed for a moment.
It was like the shot was captured and transmitted to director Cameron through the monitor.
There was a hint of praise in Cameron's eyes.
Qin Li is worthy of being hailed as the best actor in China. His control over subtle details allows him to completely capture the character's inner emotions.
You know, Wen Qiong used to be a member of the upper class. He was not only an admired nobleman, but also a respected artist.
As a result, he can't even afford to order a decent cocktail now, and has fallen to the point where bartenders can make fun of him at will.
But his remaining self-esteem would not allow him to give in and admit defeat.
"Does your bar have a set time for ordering drinks? Otherwise, you have to kick the customers out?" he demanded.
The bartender's face changed and he was about to say something unkind.
"A Long Island Iced Tea for this gentleman." Ji Li walked closer, his naked eyes wandering over the man.
The bartender, in this position, has seen countless love tricks, so he naturally understands what this glass represents.
He gloated over Qin Li's misfortune and snorted, "Okay sir, I'm happy to serve you."
Wen Qiong, played by Qin Li, frowned at the beautiful young man who suddenly bumped into him, "You want to buy me a drink?"
"Of course." Ji Li leaned his elbows on the bar and tilted his head with great interest, "Is it not possible?"
The man came closer to take a closer look and wanted to be stripped of his clothes.
It seems that his birthday is not that bad.
Ji Li's eyes were full of inquiring desire, and he moved closer, "Sir, you are alone, and so am I, how about keeping each other company tonight?"
Use the most purely seductive look and say the most blushing and heart-pounding words.
Such a contrast makes people unable to control themselves and nod in agreement.
"Oh my god, where did Director Cameron find this cutie? I think I'm hooked on him."
"Damn it! Is he 0? Can I pursue him?"
The staff discussed in low voices that in foreign countries, they never hesitate to express their passion towards the opposite sex or the same sex.
Cameron heard these quiet discussions and stared at Qin Li on the monitor.
They, the bystanders, have already felt the attraction, let alone Qin Li who is facing the temptation directly.
The filming did not stop.
Wen Qiong, played by Qin Li, silently received the information conveyed by the other party, and her eyes, which were originally like a pool of clear water, were now filled with ripples.
He originally hated this kind of chat-up, but in a foreign country, this man used a glass of wine to buy back his dignity in front of the bartender.
But, trading a glass of wine for a night of affection with a stranger?
Sorry, he doesn't want to.
The bartender placed the prepared Long Island iced tea on the bar counter.
Qin Li stared at the unruly smile on the other person's lips, and pushed the glass of wine back to his table with his slender fingers, refusing, "This cocktail is too expensive, I can't drink it."
The aura suddenly condensed.
The camera moved to the middle of the two people, their eyes were facing each other, one was exploring, and the other was retreating.
This pulling feeling creates extremely strong tension.
The emotions conveyed between the characters are undercurrents, silently enveloping the two people together.
Rather than saying it was a condensation of atmosphere, it would be better to say that the meeting between the two people brought with it a barrier that outsiders could not break into.
That’s wonderful!
Cameron was greatly encouraged and was glad that he did not replace the two foreign actors.
Once the leading actor changes, the feeling presented will also change.
And he could almost conclude that only Ji Li and Qin Li could play the roles of Lu Yao and Wen Qiong like this.
Ji Li didn't take his eyes off Qin Li. He asked the bartender, "Is this wine expensive?"
"Eight dollars, sir."
Ji Li raised his eyebrows slightly and pushed the wine back. He knocked on the bar, "Another glass, I want to drink with this gentleman."
The bartender nodded and went back to work.
Qin Li frowned, and spoke again in a bad tone, "Sir, I have made it clear that I cannot afford your glass of wine."
Ji Li suddenly moved closer, and his fingertips restlessly brushed across the side of his lips, then fell to his Adam's apple and hooked it, "It's just drinking, what do you think I can do to you?"
The place where the fingertips touch is full of warmth.
Qin Li could hardly control the urge in his heart and wanted to grab the hand that was starting the chaos.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and the next second, he did it out of the script.
The palm, which was softer than expected, was suddenly grasped by Qin Li. After their palms touched, the heat sensation increased instead of decreased.
As far as I can remember, this is the first time Qin Li has changed the script at will?
There was a moment of panic in Ji Li's eyes, but he quickly calmed down. The Lu Yao he played wanted to pull his hand away, but the other party's control was beyond his expectations.
Ji Li raised his eyes and immediately changed the tone of his original dialogue, "It's my birthday today, I just want to invite a stranger to have a drink and chat. If you don't think it's okay, I'll find someone else."
From a confident attack to a hasty retreat.
Another Long Island iced tea was served.
Qin Li's lips curled slightly, he let go of the other's hand and raised the glass, "Okay, thank you for the wine."
The offensive and defensive movements of both parties were reversed, and the sexual tension was even greater.
"Card!"
Cameron shouted, announcing the end of the scene.
Qin Li changed some of the character's states based on the original script. Just when everyone thought Cameron was going to say "one more", the latter actually said it straightforwardly.
"Passed!"
In fact, Cameron really liked the two people's reactions just now.
Wen Qiong is like a glass of Long Island Iced Tea, with a strong flavor lurking deep in her heart. Therefore, he would rather be beaten to a pulp by reality than admit defeat and give in.
Even in this situation, he is still an ambusher who can seize the opportunity to control the situation.
But Lu Yao is just the opposite of him.
Everything he shows on the outside is just his protective color. He is a scarred young animal at heart, and he does not allow anyone to intrude upon the boundaries he has set.
Therefore, Wen Qiong's sudden "attack" made him panic.
Ji Li's fleeting panic just revealed another hidden side of Lu Yao, which was a bit cute despite his panic.
When they first met, the two of them noticed the slight difference between each other beneath their appearance.
This change not only does not cause any "collapse", but also makes both characters seem more real and vivid.
From Cameron's perspective as a professional director, this scene is undoubtedly perfect.
"Qin, Ji, the tacit understanding between the two of you doesn't seem like this is your first collaboration?"
"We have had two brief collaborations in China." Qin Li said as he walked up.
Ji Li followed closely behind, wanting to review his own work as always, "Director, can I see the playback?"
"Of course."
…
Baozi stared at the two people who were reviewing seriously, and couldn't help but say to Yu Fuya beside him, "Sister Yu, I think Brother Ji's role is so exciting."
Lu Yao's seductive feeling of active attack has never appeared in Ji Li's previous roles. His whole body is full of unspeakable desire.
I really miss you, hehe.
"...If this continues, Teacher Qin Li won't really fall in love with Brother Ji, right?" Baozi swallowed and muttered softly.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Fuya simply gave him a chestnut.
This brat, he keeps bringing up things that are not relevant to the topic!
Still in love?
If this continues, your brother Ji will be eaten by the other party!
Baozi dodged to the side, just as the stage coordinator handed over a shooting list for today. "Ms. Yu, this is the new shooting list for tomorrow. Please give it to Ji later for confirmation."
"good."
Because the filming is based on the script schedule, all notices are sent out one day in advance.
They don't need to prepare all the notices in advance and review them repeatedly to avoid mistakes like other crews, which can save a lot of trouble.
Yu Fuya glanced at the notice casually, and the smile on her face froze.
On the all-English notice for tomorrow, there was a line of words clearly written:
Approximate time: ten o'clock.
Established scene, warming up the house.
The general scene is that Lu Yao kisses Wen Qiong.
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