Dance
Thursday morning.
Zhu Shiyi discovered a message Yu Fan sent in the middle of the night: 【Xiao Shiyi! I love you! I've got an idea!】
The three large exclamation marks showed Yu Fan's excitement.
Yu Fan: [Your script is really well written.]
Zhu Shiyi jokingly said with a smug look: "I also think it's [cool]!"
At 5 a.m., Yu Fan sent over the complete demo.
After arriving at the company, Zhu Shiyi put on her headphones to listen.
The sounds of piano and electronic music immediately fill the ears.
The song's overall style is cheerful and comfortable, with occasional ups and downs.
The chorus.
You're not good at dancing, yet you still awkwardly twist your waist.
I inexplicably imagined Lin Changren twisting his waist.
Zhu Shiyi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
This scene.
Zhu Shiyi gradually began to have inspiration.
A spirited young man, having experienced the ways of the world, encounters a peach fairy in a dream world. They spend a passionate night together, developing feelings for each other, but the fairy vanishes completely at dawn.
From then on, he lost all his spirit and became listless, like a walking corpse.
He walked into the meeting in a daze, as if returning to a dream world.
MEETING is an urban fantasy;
Illusions are what people desire and the source of vitality.
After a night of meeting, the young man regrouped and returned to the city, where he met his peach fairy again.
The message that the promotional story wants to convey boils down to two words—emotion.
Just as the brand pursues, it is an "emotional economy".
To better match the lyrics, Zhu Shiyi immersed himself in revising the storyline.
He awkwardly embraced her, his fingers tightening slightly. As the Golden Cup jazz began, she danced gracefully, while his steps were always a beat behind.
"She pulled his hand up high, and he twisted his waist, awkwardly turning around with the hand as a fulcrum."
As he wrote this, Zhu Shiyi couldn't help but laugh out loud.
She then revised the text into a script format.
The story is finally nearing its end.
--
After the video script was written, the marketing department also finalized the filming team.
On Friday, the filming team came to the company to discuss the filming plan with the marketing department. Zhu Shiyi, as the scriptwriter, also participated in the discussion.
After discussing the initial filming plan at the meeting, they communicated further on the details and immediately agreed on the filming time—tomorrow, Saturday.
Zhu Shiyi and Li Xuan naturally had to follow up with the filming.
Despite being forced to work overtime, Zhu Shiyi was excited.
Triple pay, here she comes!
Saturday.
In the afternoon, there was a simple outdoor shoot, with only Lin Changren as the lead actor.
As the client, Li Xuan and Zhu Shiyi played a role in supervising the process and ensuring the results.
But as a low-level henchman, Zhu Shiyi was just doing odd jobs in a different place.
Communication was entirely Li Xuan's responsibility.
The filming location didn't arrive until evening, at a bar.
Yu Fan was already waiting at the bar.
Her scenes were all set in the evening interior, and it was only now that it was her turn.
While helping the team set up props and scenery, Zhu Shiyi couldn't help but steal glances at the side.
Yu Fan wore a peach-pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), a gold-powdered hairpin, and a light veil over her shoulders, exuding a gentle and charming temperament.
When Yu Fan saw her looking over, he greeted her with a smile!
She really looks like Tao Xian!
Zhu Shiyi stared wide-eyed.
"You've arrived." My gaze suddenly entered through a large black wall.
Lin Changren leaned close to Yu Fan: "How are the preparations going?"
Looking at the man in the suit and tie, Zhu Shiyi pinched his chin and nodded in satisfaction.
A beautiful woman in period costume meets a sophisticated man in a suit.
It has a kind of surreal sense of reality.
That's the contrast we're aiming for.
The bar closed for one night specifically for filming.
With lighting and set setup complete, the director explained the basic requirements, and all departments took their positions.
"Three, two, one, Action!"
When the clapperboard sounded, the entire audience fell silent.
Lin Changren hung his head and sighed, feeling listless and unwell, and staggered into the bar.
He glanced around, his expression suddenly lighting up, and he leaped through the door in a wide grin, overjoyed...
"Cut!" the director called for a stop. He was very patient in explaining the scene, "Mr. Lin, this scene is meant to express a sense of doubt and surprise, like returning to a familiar place and feeling apprehensive about being near home, not just happiness. Also, the change in expression when entering the room needs to be more natural; you can't just suddenly smile so broadly..."
Zhu Shiyi hid behind the camera, her face contorted in a frantic expression, as if afraid of making her smile too obvious.
Lin Changren's jump just now really looked like a monkey.
Imagine the boss turning into...
My mind inexplicably conjured up images of another boss.
Pan Yue has transformed! A leap of faith...
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." Lin Changren put his hands together, raised them in a gesture of respect, and bowed slightly.
As expected, when it comes to actors, you still have to look for professionals.
After revising it three times, and stumbling along the way, Lin Changren finally managed to shoot the first storyboard.
Fortunately, the team was professional and patient, and Lin Changren was also humble. Everyone reshot the scenes again and again, and finally finished filming the individual segments. There were no unpleasant moments throughout the shoot.
Of course, the most important reason is that the money is enough.
Next, Yu Fan also took the stage.
Zhu Shiyi helped Yu Fan hang up his waist accessory.
When it comes to advertising, you naturally need to wear a customized brand logo.
This scene is the highlight.
At the meeting, the male protagonist not only saw the environment of the illusion, but also reunited with Peach Fairy, who was singing Golden Cup Jazz.
On the stage, Tao Xian smiled slightly at him.
This scene is very emotionally nuanced. The director explained in detail: "Here, the boy is once again attracted to Tao Xian. He will be at a loss and in disbelief at first. In his eyes, Tao Xian's every move is magnified infinitely. After he comes to his senses, he is shocked to find that he has regained what he lost, and his emotions are stirred up."
Filming resumed.
Zhu Shiyi stared intently at the camera.
Yu Fan smiled and closed his eyes.
Biily and Cozy kept the beat.
Yu Fan, indulging in his own style, began to sing.
The director nodded and gestured.
The photographer shifted the focus to Lin Changren.
Lin Changren's eyes were slightly red.
Zhu Shiyi subconsciously held his breath.
As if deeply attracted, the adventurous young man's eyes were brimming with emotion, and he could not look away.
The director straightened up instantly, as if excited, and he gestured vigorously.
"Enlarge, enlarge!" the director mouthed, afraid of disturbing the emotions of those on set.
Zoom in.
The boy's lips parted slightly, his eyes wide with astonishment, his starry gaze unblinking.
In his pupils was Tao Xian.
Only Peach Fairy.
...
"Clang!"
"That's fantastic!" the director exclaimed, standing up with an excited and enthusiastic tone. "That's exactly the kind of emotion we wanted; every detail feels so natural."
Lin Changren didn't react much, as if he was lost in thought.
"Next scene, you have to be more cheerful," the director said, putting on a serious face and personally demonstrating the expression, "to portray the triumphant spirit after a loss and recovery."
“…Okay.” Lin Changren’s voice was a little wooden. He pursed his lips and nodded.
The next scene.
The young man and the peach fairy danced together as if it were their first meeting.
"Action!"
The boy smiled and slowly took a step forward.
He stepped forward, one hand behind his back, the other outstretched with his palm facing up, and he leaned forward slightly.
Upon receiving the invitation, Tao Xian lightly covered her lips, smiled brightly, and raised her hand.
In the blink of an eye.
The boy gathered his five fingers together and grabbed them all at once.
Peach Fairy exclaimed in surprise.
The director's eyebrows furrowed.
Lin Changren acted hastily, forgetting to wait for Yu Fan's hand to fall.
However, the director didn't call "cut," but instead signaled for the camera to zoom in.
Starlight peeked through the gaps between the fingertips.
The pressure in his palm seemed to have loosened a bit.
Backlit, he put his arm around her waist.
"Clang!"
Storyboard complete.
Yu Fan stepped out to the side.
Lin Changren's arm paused, then slowly slid down.
The director's brow remained furrowed; he didn't speak, repeatedly watching the recording.
Zhu Shiyi and Li Xuan stood next to the director.
"What's wrong?" Li Xuan asked.
“There’s no joy in performing,” the director said, resting his chin on his hand and frowning slightly, “but it feels pretty good this way too.”
The director turned his head, looking puzzled: "But I can't quite put my finger on why."
The director pondered this to himself and replayed it several times.
Gradually, his brow relaxed.
Zhu Shiyi seemed to sense it as well.
This kind of good—
It is a doubt that seems both real and illusory;
It is a strong emotion of long-term despondency and finally the realization of desire;
It is also a restraint and caution out of fear of offending someone.
...
Next came the filming of the dance portion.
Lin Changren's acting in this part was excellent.
The Golden Cup Jazz begins.
Yu Fan danced gracefully, her long, fair neck captivatingly beautiful.
In contrast, Lin Changren was always a step behind.
Zhu Shiyi suspected that Lin Changren was simply playing himself; his feigned composure was so natural and lifelike.
Yu Fan grabbed Lin Changren's hand and raised it high.
He twisted his waist and awkwardly spun around, using the fulcrum in his hand.
Yu Fan was unprofessional, and she burst out laughing.
The director, however, praised it highly.
...
Another story segment has been filmed.
As dusk approached, the filming was mostly completed.
Zhu Shiyi glanced at her phone; it was already past ten o'clock.
Looks like I'm really going to miss the dorm curfew today.
She found the dormitory supervisor's contact information and sent a leave request.
A WeChat message suddenly popped up at the top of my phone.
Pan Yue: [Is the filming crew still at the bar?]
Zhu Shiyi quickly replied: 【Yes, we haven't finished filming yet.】
Pan Yue: [Then come out here for a moment.]
Zhu Shiyi was puzzled.
She turned and looked towards the doorway.
For the sake of creating a lighting effect, the bar's doors were kept tightly closed.
The phone screen flickered again.
Pan Yue: [Open the door for me.]
During a break in filming, Zhu Shiyi explained the situation to the director, and only after receiving the director's permission did she go to the door.
As I opened the interior door, a chilly wind suddenly rose up and rushed straight into my nostrils.
Zhu Shiyi shivered from the cold.
She looked up.
Pan Yue, dressed in a black overcoat, stood at the door, his bangs dancing in the wind.
Zhu Shiyi hurriedly ran to the courtyard gate, braving the cold wind.
She opened the gate: "Why are you here too?"
Pan Yue, hands in his pockets, a cryptic smile playing on his lips, stepped inside: "Come see the joke."
The wind lifted the hem of his clothes.
Zhu Shiyi was taken aback, then suddenly burst into laughter: "My dear friend!"
This guy is here to laugh at Lin Changren.
She stepped aside to make way, then turned back to lock the door.
The footsteps stopped abruptly.
Zhu Shiyi hung up the lock and turned around.
Pan Yue stood still, turned around, and said, "It's cold outside."
He tilted his head towards the interior and took a step.
Zhu Shiyi followed closely behind.
Pan Yue entered the room.
"Mr. Pan," the director greeted him with a friendly hand.
Pan Yue leaned slightly forward and shook hands with the director.
“Just follow the plan,” Pan Yue said casually. “Don’t worry too much about me.”
The director politely agreed.
Pan Yue glanced sideways and accidentally met Lin Changren's gaze.
The facial muscles of the two grown men twitched simultaneously.
Pan Yue's chest trembled, and he pursed his lips.
Lin Changren's nostrils trembled.
Pan Yue couldn't help but open his lips and let out a soft hum.
A sudden, muffled laugh escaped his throat, and he abruptly clenched his jaw.
The director standing to the side: ?
"Get lost!" Lin Changren said in a rough voice, his features scrunched up, but his mouth twisted into a smile.
Pan Yue raised his phone and snapped a picture: "Great, very energetic."
"You little brat!" Lin Changren pretended to pounce.
Pan Yue raised his arm and stepped aside.
"Brother, stop messing around." Lin Changren put his hands on his hips, his chest expanding and contracting, his shoulders trembling slightly, and he laughed like a twisted rope.
Pan Yue raised his lips and casually found a place to sit down.
Lin Changren stepped forward: "Let me see."
Lin Changren bent down and snatched the phone, then straightened up and stared at it for a few seconds.
A smile of admiration appeared on his lips as he stroked his chin: "See? You've got to be a true buddy, you're just handsome!"
After saying that, he raised his head and flicked his bangs with his little finger.
Pan Yue's eye twitched: ...
He reached out and snatched the phone back.
Perhaps seeing that Pan Yue was indeed easygoing, the director gave him a few perfunctory greetings and then continued filming as usual.
During a break in filming, Lin Changren called Zhu Shiyi over.
Zhu Shiyi, a handyman, was always available: "Manager Lin, is there anything you need me to tell you?"
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