Chapter 410: Chapter 325: Gradually Joining the Crew (Part 2)
Meng Ran showed a troubled face and asked, "Director, what kind of sensual is ’eager yet hesitant’ sensual supposed to be?"
Wan Zhiliang said, "Imagine a mature, budding flower—that’s the idea, sensual but not slutty."
Meng Ran looked confused.
She also employed sensual expressions and postures on stage, but it seemed completely different from what Wan Zhiliang wanted.
"This is too much like a dancing girl. Even them, in their everyday lives, don’t fully expose their sensuality like that. They only do so deliberately when they’re working."
Wan Zhiliang went to correct Meng Ran.
Others had a moment to rest.
Liu Yuqian stood by her side and took the initiative to ask, "Xiao Yun, do you have time tonight? Shall we have dinner together?"
Zhou Yun looked at her in surprise and said, "I’m sorry, I need to read the script tonight. I have some thoughts and ideas about the analysis the director just mentioned, and I need to note them down before I forget. I’m really sorry."
Liu Yuqian said with a smile as she waved her hand, "It’s okay, no worries."
Zhou Yun said, "I’ll see when I’ll be free in the next few days and invite you all to dinner."
"Oh, you don’t need to be so formal, that makes me feel embarrassed," Liu Yuqian said.
"It’s the right thing to do. I’ve just joined the team and it’s a good chance to get to know you all," Zhou Yun said.
"I’ll wait for your message," Liu Yuqian said.
Zhou Yun asked curiously, "When did you guys join the team?"
Liu Yuqian said, "Meng Ran and I both came three days ago. Director and Brother Shen asked us to learn the hair-washing technique ahead of time. By the way, Xiao Yun, do you want to quickly find a teacher and learn as well? I see you have a lot of scenes where you’re washing hair for others."
Zhou Yun laughed and said, "No worries, I’ve already learned it. I had some time to rest before joining the team, so I specifically prepared for it."
"Wow, no wonder you can win awards. Such a great work ethic," Liu Yuqian said, "I’ve shot many films and worked with many actors, and not many of them are as dedicated as you."
Zhou Yun laughed and said, "Really?"
Liu Yuqian: "Seriously, I’ve even encountered actors who don’t memorize lines and just spout random lines, completely relying on dubbing in post-production."
Zhou Yun raised her eyebrows in surprise.
She had heard of such actors in the industry but had never encountered any herself.
Of course, she hadn’t shot that many movies either, so it was normal that she hadn’t come across these odd types.
...
Zhou Yun wasn’t shooting a movie for the first time, but it was indeed her first time shooting such a big commercial production.
The whole morning was spent shooting the scene where Shen Yao dismounts from a motorcycle, and everyone witnesses the scene, each exhibiting their infatuation.
Teacher Yan Zhenxi had only one line, to come out during the girls’ moment of daydreaming, and shout in the tone of a landlord: "What are you all standing around for, waiting for someone to come and feed you?"
The entire morning passed just like that.
All for a shot that, in the film, lasts less than a minute.
Zhou Yun couldn’t even remember how many times she had shot it, doing take after take, from full shots to extreme close-ups—especially the latter, which was done at least twenty times.
By the end, Zhou Yun didn’t even know how to express herself anymore, her facial muscles felt as if they had stiffened.
At noon, the film crew stopped work temporarily to rest.
Zhou Yun went to have lunch.
Canteen.
Cao Jun had already helped them get their meals.
Zhou Yun and Zheng Xiaojue sat down.
Seeing the tired look on Zhou Yun’s face, Zheng Xiaojue asked, "Sister Xiao Yun, why don’t you go to your car to rest for a bit at noon?"
The company had prepared a trailer for Zhou Yun, equipped with all the necessities of life, including a bed.
Zhou Yun nodded, agreeing to go.
She didn’t have much appetite and ate slowly.
Shen Yao suddenly came over with his plate and sat down beside her, asking, "How’s the food? Are you getting used to it?"
Zhou Yun said with a smile, "It’s pretty good, better than what I’ve had on other film sets."
"We hired a chef specially," Shen Yao said with some pride.
Zhou Yun looked at the food in Shen Yao’s plate and asked, "Didn’t your wife cook something special for you today?"
Shen Yao said, "She’s busy with something and not at the film set, so I had to come to the canteen."
Zhou Yun gave an ’oh’ and thought she hadn’t seen her today precisely for that reason.
Shen Yao said, "She’s a bit sensitive. Sometimes she doesn’t pay much attention to what she says. If she’s made you uncomfortable, please be more tolerant."
Zhou Yun quickly shook her head with a laugh, saying, "Not at all, I really like your wife."
Shen Yao shrugged his shoulders and said, "That’s my wife. I know her well. She’s actually very kind-hearted and good, but she feels a bit insecure because of my constant traveling."