Chapter 187 - Day 1
Shi Feiye had originally thought she'd get up early so she could chat with everyone, but it was only a little after eight, and there were still nearly two hours until the opening at ten in the morning, so she decided to pack up and go to the film and television city.
The sets in each part of the film and television city here are different, and she didn't know which location her crew had rented. After entering, she found that some areas were rented out and closed, while others were open.
Although the film and television city looks quite interesting, the layout of the building is not perfect. The costume and props staff of the crew need to set it up again before filming can start. The people at the film and television city don't care about these things.
She strolled around and noticed that there were already tourists strolling around at this hour. Compared to their excitement, she was relatively calm. This was mainly because she had visited ancient towns many times during her university years, so seeing these ancient-style buildings didn't make much of a difference.
After walking around and taking some photos, Shi Feiye quickly went back to wait for the opening ceremony as time was almost up.
By the time we arrived, most people were already there. Most of us didn't know each other, so we just greeted each other. Shi Feiye was no exception. Because of the privilege of sitting at the first table last night, and because she was an assistant screenwriter, not an actress, and therefore didn't compete with other stars, everyone around her was relatively friendly to her.
The opening ceremony was lively. Afterward, everyone ate their packed lunches together, then began to arrange their work. Shi Feiye's duties were relatively simple: she simply followed Haidong around, waiting to see if he needed anything, or looking after him when he was too busy. Overall, there wasn't much pressure, and it was quite relaxing.
While everyone was setting up the scene, Shi Feiye followed Haidong. Haidong was discussing the details of the plot for tomorrow's filming with Director Wang, and Shi Feiye listened carefully. Although she could follow an entire crew, she didn't have as much experience as Haidong.
She had only a vague idea of many of the technical things he was talking about before, but after listening, she understood what was going on. She really learned a lot from following him.
Director Wang's grasp of the plot is also very impressive. Because of the detailed plot, he even called in someone to explain the costumes and props.
The assistant director is usually responsible for selecting other supporting actors before filming begins and contacting the actors after filming begins. He is not here at the moment. Shi Feiye and the others are in a side room where they can see what's happening outside. The main actors are studying the script in another room, and everyone is doing their own job.
It was quite noisy outside, mostly because people were setting up the scene. Shi Feiye didn't go outside either, as it was so chaotic and she didn't want to join in the fun.
Director Wang and Haidong had almost finished their discussion, so Director Wang hurried out to see how the arrangements were going. Haidong turned around and asked Shi Feiye:
"I didn't bother asking before, but do you have any opinions or suggestions about my adapted script? Don't worry about offending me or being embarrassed to say it. After all, you are the original author. Maybe some of my changes are inappropriate. Just tell me and we can reconsider."
Shi Feiye shook his head. "The script you adapted is great, much richer than what I wrote before. I used to think some parts weren't quite right, but after learning about the requirements of the radio and television department and carefully studying it, I found that the changes are very reasonable. I haven't found any problems so far. On the contrary, I feel like I've learned a lot from reading your adapted script."
As a girl, she has actually been trying her best to overcome her own emotional factors to make the script more reasonable, but she still has her own limitations. After Hai Dong's adaptation, it is obvious that there are many more rational factors, and the whole play is more reasonable.
"But a lot of the emotional content in your novel has been cut down. This is a characteristic of your writing, but it's just hard to express. I've tried my best to preserve it, but the effect isn't very good."
When Haidong spoke to Shi Feiye, he did not act arrogantly just because he was a famous screenwriter. Instead, he was quite humble:
"If you can find a better way to preserve this characteristic, then perhaps the effect will be better. You know, this represents more than just the so-called artistic style."
Shi Feiye didn't expect to get Haidong's recognition, and she was quite happy, but she didn't have a good way to deal with it at the moment:
"Making the framing as soft as possible might work, and adding a bit of inner monologue would also enhance it. Other elements are difficult to pull off, and if the balance isn't right, it can easily become a comedic element. I don't have a better solution. However, while the plot may have fewer emotional elements, the rational elements make it more plausible, so it should be better than my approach."
"Let's do it this way for now. Let's shoot for the next two days, and then we'll see how to adjust it." Haidong said something else to Shi Feiye.
"You're new here. Watch carefully how the actors express their emotions and interpret the plot. It will only benefit you. Think more carefully about everything, and you'll grow."
Shi Feiye knew that Haidong was really treating her as a novice and was teaching her, so she quickly agreed:
"Well, I will remember to observe more, record more, and think more. Thank you, Teacher Hai."
Hai Dong nodded and said, "Let's go out and take a look. On the set, everything might be related to the plot. Learning more will help you grasp the plot."
So the two of them went out together to see how the scene was being set up. On the way, someone greeted Haidong, most of whom were the main responsible persons. Haidong would also communicate with them, allowing Shi Feiye to learn a lot of things that he had not understood before.
Looking at it this way, the success of her previous drama was largely due to the director and other responsible persons. She probably only got the story right, and relied on others to guide the other adjustments. The director didn't replace her in order to use the title of "adapted by the original author". It was really a fluke.
After figuring this out, Shi Feiye observed more carefully. Since he wanted to develop in this direction in this life, he still had to study hard. Of course, he had learned a lot in his previous life, but it was just not enough.
After a seemingly hectic but actually quite orderly day, it was already nine o'clock when I got home. Dinner was also a boxed lunch on the set, which wasn't very tasty, so Shi Feiye barely touched it. On the way back, she passed by a porridge shop and packed a bowl of preserved egg and lean pork porridge.
I went back to the hotel and took a quick shower. Just as I was about to open the porridge, the phone rang.
When she picked up her phone and saw who was calling, she realized she had forgotten about Mr. Qin:
"Hello, I just got back."
"Are you busy so late?" Hearing the voice on the other end of the phone, Qin Buzhu's restless heart calmed down. It was already half past nine, and he still hadn't received any news at this time. He couldn't concentrate on reading the documents, so he had to free up his hands to make a phone call.
"Yeah, it's the first day, so there's a lot to arrange. But that's just how filming is. It's inevitable that you won't be able to keep track of time on set. Today is actually quite early, and sometimes when we're rushing to shoot evening scenes, it's normal to not get a full night's rest."
"Can your body handle it?" Qin Buzhu frowned. If someone familiar with him saw this, they would know that he was not happy.
"Yes, I'm the screenwriter, so I'm not necessarily on set all the time. We can take a break occasionally while the actors are filming. The crew often prepares portable beds, so if you're tired, you can find a room to sleep in."
Shi Feiye said this, but it was just a saying. No matter what, the crew was always noisy. If you weren't very tired, most people wouldn't be able to sleep.
Qin Bulu naturally knew that Shi Feiye was just denying it verbally, and he couldn't say that he wouldn't let Shi Feiye be the screenwriter, so he had to change the subject: "How did you feel on the first day?"
"It's great. Everyone's very friendly. Director Wang took great care of me, and screenwriter Hai was also very nice to me. When I was researching him, I saw that he didn't like interacting with people, so I thought he would be difficult to get along with. Who knew that not only did he not give me the cold shoulder, he even gave me some advice on what I should do. He's really a nice person."
Shi Feiye really felt that she was quite lucky. Other crews had conflicts and rivalries, but this crew didn't. She was very lucky:
"I feel like I've learned a lot today alone. There are things I only had an inkling of before, but now I understand them all of a sudden. After filming this drama is finished, my abilities will probably be significantly improved."
"Aren't you afraid of hard work?"
"Of course I'm not afraid. Isn't the purpose of life to see more scenery? The external scenery is scenery, and the scenery of knowledge and ability is also scenery. The external scenery is easy to see, but the scenery of knowledge and ability is difficult. For a better view, it's okay to endure a little hardship."
"Then you will definitely become better. Maybe in the future you will become a better screenwriter than Hai."
"That will definitely be many years away, but I will try my best. Your holographic online game will be released tomorrow. How are the preparations going? You are so talented, so everything should be ready, right?"
"You can wait and see the news tomorrow." Qin Buzhu raised the corner of his lips. Although he didn't care much about this, if anyone was here, they would be able to see the high spirits he exuded.
"Great! Tomorrow's hot searches will definitely all be about the holographic online game. Your Entertainment Company will once again be making waves. It's a shame I'm on set and can't play. This one will definitely be even more fun than the last test."
It would be fine if she didn't say it, but once she started talking about it, Shi Feiye felt so uncomfortable, she wanted to play too:
"This time, it should be a normal operation. Personal information will not be deleted, right?"
"Yes, this time it's officially operational, and there won't be any more deletions." Qin Buzhu nodded, walked to the French window in the living room, and looked at the lights of thousands of houses:
"I'm afraid I'll have to work overtime tomorrow. If I don't reply to your message in time, it means I'm busy. Don't worry."
She wasn't worried. Tomorrow, Boss Qin would officially rise to prominence. Perhaps tomorrow, he would return to the top. That was a holographic online game. Just based on those beautiful costumes, there was no telling how much money he could make.
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