Chapter 30 Addition
The crew simply couldn't adjust the schedule just because of a small role he played.
The contract also clearly states that if the crew suffers losses due to personal reasons, compensation must be paid, unless it is due to force majeure.
Mr. Su has also agreed to visit him tomorrow.
Putting aside the fact that breaking an appointment is not a good thing, Mr. Su is already suspicious of them. What kind of excuse can he come up with?
After some hesitation, no, there is no need to hesitate at all.
Jun Qiulan's thoughts lean towards the crew. After all, he still needs to develop in this world. He is still a newcomer. It is obviously inappropriate for him to stand up the crew.
This does not mention the issue of breach of contract, it is just that he himself is more willing to participate in this job.
In the beginning, he played the role of others just to make a living, but gradually, he also found some fun in it.
He doesn't ask to be a big star in the future, he just wants to do what he likes and wants to do.
Jun Qiulan immediately replied to the crew and Qu Feng.
Qu Feng: "There are many veteran actors here today, and I can learn a lot."
These veteran actors may have become outdated and old in the eyes of the audience, but their acting skills have been honed over the years.
Jun Qiulan: "I will definitely be there on time. See you tonight."
Qu Feng: "Hey, well, are you still selling fans at the night market? Can you get me one, too?"
Jun Qiulan didn't know how Qu Feng knew about it. It was just a fan, so he naturally agreed.
Jun Qiulan: "I'll bring it to you tonight. What do you want the inscription on it?"
Qu Feng: "Just any ancient poem will do."
Whenever Jun Qiulan reads the poetry of this world, he feels the world's magnificent historical and cultural heritage.
They have such a good historical heritage and have developed the world into the beautiful place it is today. It shows that they are right.
Over at Dasheng...
Forget it, let’s not talk about it.
If he had such an opportunity when he was still the crown prince, he would definitely want to make some changes for Dasheng and the people, but now, what does it have to do with him?
He is now just an ordinary person struggling to make a living.
Jun Qiulan smiled.
After all, it was a folding fan for Qu Feng, so he chose it carefully and chose an ink-and-wash bamboo forest fan with carved bamboo.
As his carving skills gradually became more sophisticated, Jun Qiulan estimated that he could add some extra money to the price of the carved fans, so that he could sell them at a higher price.
I looked it up online and inscribed an ancient poem about bamboo on the fan.
Just as I finished this, Zhang Li also sent a message.
Zhang Li also received the notice and complained that couldn't the shooting time be booked in advance? He had originally accepted another extra job for tomorrow, but now that he received the notice, he had no choice but to cancel it.
Complaints aside, Zhang Li knows how to prioritize and understands that filming on a set cannot be as routine as going to work.
Many times, the shooting content and time are determined, but if there is an accident in the previous scene, or other situations, such as weather, equipment, leading actors, and other factors may affect the shooting content of that scene, it may take more time, which will delay the progress of subsequent shooting overall.
For small Karami characters like them, it is impossible for the crew to adjust according to their schedule. Characters like them can only keep up with the crew at all times.
Zhang Li’s complaints, in fact, Jun Qiulan also wanted to complain a little. If he had sent him a message in the afternoon to confirm the shooting time, he would not have stood Mr. Su up.
There is no way now.
After explaining the situation here clearly, he looked up several recipes for fermented tofu on the Internet, then hurried back to the village to explain the situation to his parents.
"How about we go another day?" Song Xirong asked.
Jun Yu: "I'm afraid not. We agreed to visit tomorrow. If I don't go tomorrow, I'm afraid Mr. Su will think too much."
If we say that the Master Qiwu played by Jun Qiulan is so smart that he is almost a demon, then Su Changxun is really so smart that he is almost a demon.
Jun Qiulan also said: "Then I can only trouble my parents to speak for me..."
He paused, "Just say I caught a cold tonight and I don't want to bring the illness along. I'll go visit you alone in a few days."
This excuse is a bit blind.
But there really isn't a better reason.
"That's it," Jun Yu said. "Tomorrow my wife and I will go together. It's also a way of showing our respect."
Of course Song Xirong agreed.
Jun Qiulan sorted out the things she bought in the afternoon.
If Mr. Su had not come, these things would have been prepared for Mr. Su, but Mr. Su was too smart, so he was worried that Mr. Su would find clues from these things.
So after sorting it out, all that was left was a bag of mixed brown rice, a bag of brown sugar, and a piece of mutton.
Jun Qiulan thought for a moment and said, "Mom, let's go to the village tomorrow to collect another basket of eggs."
For the villagers, sending these things to friends or gentlemen is already a sign of great sincerity.
"Mom, remember this. Lan'er, go over there and rest tonight. Don't run back and forth anymore."
"Dad will help you explain it clearly tomorrow."
"My son knows."
At two o'clock in the morning, Jun Qiulan got out of bed.
Jun Qiulan never told his parents about the situation in his rental house.
The bed was still covered with the mattress that Uncle Hua had given him. He spread half of it and lightly covered the other half. Fortunately, it was summer, so he wouldn't feel cold.
Let’s wait until winter.
It’s bitterly cold in the border town, and I have to think of ways to keep my parents warm.
Jun Qiulan washed her face with cold water, felt completely awake, changed her clothes, and set off for the crew.
Today's shooting location is not in the same place as last time, but in a palace.
I heard that this palace was modeled after a very famous palace in the history of this place.
On weekdays, when a film crew rents the place, the door is closed and only used for filming by the crew.
When there is no film crew renting it, tourists can come in and visit for a little money.
Generally speaking, the film and television base does not charge admission. Some of the more distinctive buildings require separate admission tickets, usually ranging from ten to thirty yuan.
Jun Qiulan thought that if he could just be an extra, he wouldn't even have to pay for the entrance fee.
When we entered the palace, the crew was already in place.
Jun Qiulan quickly found Qu Feng napping on a recliner, while his assistant was playing with his phone next to him.
The assistant covered his mouth and whispered, "Handsome Xiaolan is here. Brother Feng was just wondering why you hadn't come yet, but he fell asleep while talking."
Jun Qiulan couldn't help laughing, "It's okay, I'll go change my clothes first."
"Okay." The assistant pointed him to the place.
The makeup artist said last time that Jun Qiulan wears different clothes in every scene.
What I wore last time was more elegant, but what I wore this time was more luxurious.
The hairstyle is also more complicated and exquisite than last time.
Jun Qiulan adapts well.
After putting on some simple makeup, the makeup artist told him to take a rest, and if the makeup was smudged, he could come to her to fix it.
As soon as I walked out of the dressing room, I bumped into Director Chen walking with a middle-aged man.
Judging from his clothes, he should be one of today's actors.
Jun Qiulan felt that the person looked familiar, and he must have seen him in a TV series or movie.
The problem is, he didn't remember the person's name.
A panacea.
"Hello, teacher. I am Jun Qiulan, the actor for Master Qiwu."
Ji Hong laughed, "I heard Director Chen say last time that he had found a fairy prince."
He looked at Jun Qiulan and asked, "I heard that you haven't signed with a company yet?"
Jun Qiulan nodded obediently: "I don't have any plans in this regard for the time being. I want to start with extras and slowly learn and grow from small roles."
That's a perfect answer.
"Director Chen, you guys go ahead and get busy. I still have to go find Brother Qu."
Director Chen waved his hand and said, "Let's see. How is it?"
Ji Hong seemed to be thinking about something, then he tutted his words, "I'm really impressed by you. I don't have the final say on this matter. When I'm done here, you can edit out his footage and I'll take it to the director to show it."
"Hahahaha, isn't that what I was waiting for you to say? It's just that Lao Wang and I had a conflict in the past, and it's not easy to just push him over." Director Chen sighed, "There are a lot of weird things in the entertainment industry, but this kid is really obedient and talented. Even though Lao Wang and I don't get along, he's better at filming men's scenes than I am."
Director Chen had met Jun Qiulan a few times and knew him quite well. He was a good kid, not very old, but smart and perceptive. Apart from not having received a proper education, he had no other shortcomings.
But he used to be a Taoist priest, so this is understandable.
Ji Hong smiled and said, "I'll just be a middleman. Whether it will work out or not is not up to me."
"Well, I'm just acting as a matchmaker," said Director Chen.
Whether it can succeed or not ultimately depends on Jun Qiulan himself.
Jun Qiulan knew nothing about the conversation between Director Chen and Ji Hong.
Qu Feng was already awake by now, "Come and sit down, where is my fan?"
Jun Qiulan handed him the fan: "See if you like it? If you are not used to it, I will change it for you another day."
Qu Feng opened the fan, his mouth wide open. "I just saw the video of you setting up a stall online. I was wondering if there was a filter in the video, but I didn't expect the painting on the fan to be so beautiful, and the calligraphy is so good."
Jun Qiulan smiled modestly and did not answer.
"Oh, by the way, I'll transfer the money to you."
Jun Qiulan waved his hand: "No need, it's just a fan I wrote on, it's not worth much. Brother Qu has helped me so much, a fan won't hurt."
Qu Feng also waved his hand, "Don't be polite to me, it's not easy to make money."
Extras get 100 to 150 a day. This time, for the role of Master Qiwu, I was only paid 3,000 at the beginning. Last time, they talked about adding some money, but it hasn’t been finalized yet, but it shouldn’t be too much.
It is said that Kong Yiji's long gown is hard to take off. If Jun Qiulan signs a company now, she will never be short of money. To be more realistic, with her looks, Jun Qiulan can make a lot of money by becoming an internet celebrity.
But he still worked hard as an extra to improve his acting skills, and when he had time he would go to the night market to set up a stall and sell folding fans.
He immediately transferred 300 yuan to Jun Qiulan.
I wanted to transfer 3,000, but I guessed Jun Qiulan wouldn’t accept it.
Let alone 3,000, Jun Qiulan was embarrassed to accept the 300. "I sell folding fans at the night market, which is only 30 to 50. Brother Qu can just give 50."
Qu Feng said seriously, "What do you know? This was custom-made for me, and you even ran errands to deliver it to me. You should add the errand fee. Besides, I like this fan, so a few dozen dollars more as a tip isn't too much."
Who can talk better than him?
Jun Qiulan couldn't argue with him so he didn't say anything, but he also refused to accept the money. In the end, Qu Feng snatched his phone away and helped him click the payment button.
"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. It's not much money at all, and it's not fun to keep arguing about it." Qu Feng made the final decision. "The veteran actors are about to start their performance. Come on, let's go over and learn from them."
Now Jun Qiulan didn't know what to say. He was thinking about giving Qu Feng another painting or calligraphy someday.
Set.
The veteran actors' parts began, and as soon as the director shouted "start", they were able to get into the mood instantly.
Even the steps have an ancient charm.
Qu Feng pulled Jun Qiulan to play crickets beside him and taught him some knowledge that he could only learn in school.
Jun Qiulan listened very carefully.
This was a night show and ended at dawn.
The veteran actors also stayed up all night. Since they had no more scenes to act, they packed up and prepared to go back to the hotel to rest. Only Ji Hong did not leave.
Next are the scenes of Jun Qiulan and Qu Feng.
Jun Qiulan and Qu Feng had breakfast together, then went to touch up their makeup. Zhang Li also changed his clothes and wig and came out.
"Why are you here so early today?"
Jun Qiulan was too embarrassed to say that she came in the middle of the night last night, "I got up early today, so I came here first. Let's go and get ready."
Today's role was not difficult either. He played a resourceful hermit and there were no fighting scenes or scenes that involved excessive emotional expression.
But literary dramas are what people in the industry say are the most difficult.
Perhaps it was because of the midnight study and Qu Feng's guidance, Jun Qiulan performed much more easily today than last time.
Jun Qiulan didn't notice when Ji Hong left.
In just one morning, he had almost finished his part for the day.
After lunch, he added some more shots and he could call it a day.
After finishing work, he got the complete script with added scenes. In total, only two scenes were added, and they were personal scenes. In addition, some details were added to the previously determined scenes.
Overall, this otherworldly Mr. Qiwu seems more realistic and complete.
He is no longer a vague and illusory NPC who helps the protagonist gain experience, but has become flesh and blood.
"Sometimes there's nothing you can do about it," screenwriter Yu said. "It's a character with only a few scenes, but if the character is so brilliant and overly developed, it will overshadow the protagonist. But according to the script and the series, it's best to make every character well-developed."
Jun Qiulan nodded slightly, "Thank you Director Chen, Editor Yu, and Brother Qu for giving me this opportunity."
Qu Feng was already drowsy. "Stop saying these polite words. I need to go back and lie down."
Director Chen and editor Yu were very happy.
"Isn't it because you insisted on coming here to watch the veteran actors perform? You usually have a lot of scenes with them, so can't you learn from them as well?"
Qu Feng yawned continuously, "Acting opposite is the first perspective, and observing them acting is the third perspective, so I can find out the omissions and fill in the gaps."
"Okay, if you have this spirit, you will definitely become famous in the future."
Qu Feng bared his teeth, gestured goodbye, and ran away.
"Here's your pay for the extra scenes," Director Chen said. "It's the most I could get you."
It's a small crew, low budget, and it's not broadcast on TV. It's just a web drama. The past few years have been a cold winter for film and television dramas. If Qu Feng hadn't worked with him before he became famous, they wouldn't have been able to hire an actor of Qu Feng's caliber with the little pay they offered.
Qu Feng took a pay cut to get here.
Jun Qiulan took a look. Twenty thousand?
He originally thought that an increase of four or five thousand would be enough, but he didn't expect to get twenty thousand all at once.
"Is this a mistake?"
Director Chen said, "Actors also pay attention to their ranking. The previous few scenes were written simply, and it really wasn't a role. Now that the character is fully fleshed out, you can be considered male No. 20 at the very least. This salary is not bad for you at the moment."
If you are just a small star and have some representative works, this money is not enough.
Jun Qiulan also understood the gap between extras and actors.
Twenty thousand! Even if he acts as an extra every day, it will take four or five months.
Perhaps because she was too excited, Jun Qiulan couldn't help but perform an ancient ritual to Director Chen and Editor Yu.
Bow down and worship.
"Thank you both for your training and promotion."
Director Chen and Editor Yu were both very happy.
"You don't look like Master Qiwu, who never shows his emotions."
"Okay, go back and rest." Director Chen handed him another work sheet.
"This is the tentative timetable, but with a film crew, things can inevitably change. It's roughly the same. If you're going to be an extra in the future, you'll have an idea of what to expect. Don't let us film again when you're about to take on a new role. It's okay to miss a show once in a while, but if you frequently miss other productions, they won't be happy."
They all knew that Jun Qiulan had not signed with a company yet and had no plans to do so at the moment, which meant that he still needed to work his way up from the bottom.
Although they don't quite understand it, they still support this spirit.
Jun Qiulan was still a little dazed when she walked out holding her work schedule.
"What's going on?" Zhang Li was still waiting.
Jun Qiulan shook her head. "It's okay. I got the shooting schedule."
“This is good.”
They were still complaining last night.
Although this timetable is difficult to be accurate, it can at least provide a reference.
Jun Qiulan got up too early today, so she didn't go looking for other work with Zhang Li. She didn't know how her parents were doing after going to Mr. Su's place. She didn't know if she could make up such a ridiculous lie.
He was still thinking about the calligraphy and painting he would give to Yan Jing to celebrate his birthday.
After returning home and packing up, Jun Qiulan opened Yan Jing's chat box for the first time.
He first took a photo and sent it over.
Jun Qiulan: "Take a look and see if you are satisfied. If you don't like it, you can redraw it."
Yan Jing replied almost instantly and sent an address directly.
It's a hotel.
Yan Jing: "If it's convenient, could you please send it over?"
Jun Qiulan thought about it and decided to give it to him.
The location is a bit far from the city center.
Apart from going to Qingfeng Mountain, this was the first time that Jun Qiulan had traveled so far away from the film and television city alone.
It takes nearly an hour to walk there and back, which means two hours there and back. He has to go back early to check on his parents.
After thinking it over, he went out and took a taxi.
After all, he is an actor who is about to receive a salary of 20,000 yuan. He is no longer the same as the deposed prince who had not a penny in his pocket.
It was also thanks to the fact that I sold a lot of folding fans a few days ago.
Otherwise he really wouldn't be willing to spend money to take a taxi.
Oh, there are more affordable buses. Jun Qiulan hasn’t learned how to take them yet, so in order not to waste time, he decided not to take the risk.
It used to be an hour's walk, but it only took ten minutes to get to the taxi.
"Twelve in total."
Jun Qiulan skillfully scanned the code to pay, thinking that the taxi should charge based on distance.
The first time I took the bus, I was with Zhang Li. Because it was short, it only cost five dollars.
At the hotel entrance.
Jun Qiulan sent a message to Yan Jing, but this time he didn't reply immediately.
Maybe he is busy right now?
He was not in a hurry for these few minutes, so he took the opportunity to visit this so-called hotel, which also had a nightclub next to it.
Hotels are places to stay overnight, while nightclubs are places for drinking and entertainment.
Jun Qiulan still hasn't understood this logic.
This hotel was more luxurious than any he had seen outside the film and television city. Even the gate was gilded, and this was just a hotel in a small city.
I don’t know what those big cities look like. What I see online always seems unreal.
If there’s a chance…
"Little brother is an actor?"
A strange voice came.
Jun Qiulan turned sideways and saw a middle-aged man with a big belly. He didn't know him and had never seen him before.
He gave only a slight nod.
The paunchy man examined Jun Qiulan from head to toe again. "I haven't seen you before. Have you just debuted? Which company are you signed with? What roles have you played? Do you have any representative works?"
Jun Qiulan instinctively felt a little uncomfortable and only said a few perfunctory words.
It was not until the big-bellied man said he was a director and handed over his business card that Jun Qiulan politely greeted him.
Maybe they just wanted to recommend him a job? Or maybe they just wanted to see if his image matched the role?
Director, Yang Chong.
"Don't wait at the door. You can sit in the lobby. It's too hot outside."
Jun Qiulan nodded. The sun here was indeed more scorching. Autumn had already begun in the border town, but the temperature here was still high every day.
Jun Qiulan was quite curious about sitting on the luxurious sofa in the hotel. It was soft and the experience was very good.
"Why are you here?" Yang Zhong sat down next to him and asked again.
Jun Qiulan said succinctly, "I'm waiting for someone here."
"Waiting for the director?" Yang Chong asked again.
Jun Qiulan remembered that Yan Jing was indeed a director, so she nodded.
"Which director are you waiting for? I know several of the directors staying at this hotel, or other casting directors. I can also introduce them to you."
As they spoke, they actually got closer and closer.
Jun Qiulan stood up and sat opposite him. He felt that the way this person looked at him made him very uncomfortable, and his behavior was also wrong. He didn't want to continue chatting.
So he simply lowered his head and sent another message to Yan Jing.
Yan Jing finally came back and said he would send someone to pick him up.
Jun Qiulan breathed a sigh of relief. "Sorry, Mr. Yang, someone will be coming down to pick me up soon."
Yang Zhong sneered and said nothing.
The person coming down was Yan Jing's assistant. "You must be Mr. Jun, come with me."
The assistant was also looking at Jun Qiulan. Is this the new actor the boss found?
Doesn’t the boss always dislike using actors who are too good-looking?
The boss is very picky and thinks that an actor with overly good looks will overshadow the character itself. The audience's attention should be on the character, not the actor's face. This is something that cannot be changed by makeup.
What is happening this time?
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