Having already ridden the wave of popularity with the costu photos for "The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons," Shao Yichen capitalized on the montum and began openly challenging the TV drama version, no longer hiding her intentions but boldly promoting her film.
At this point, even a blind person could see she was deliberately opposing the TV drama production team of "The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons."
All at once, online discussions about this matter proliferated. So speculated that Director Shao was a devoted fan of the "The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons" novel, willing to offend the entire TV drama team to film the movie version first. Another group of viewers noticed that the forr director of "The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons" was Li Qiaoqiao, whom Shao Yichen had previously exposed for plagiarism, and believed that although Li Qiaoqiao had been imdiately removed from the production team by the company, Shao Yichen still wanted to cause trouble for the crew. So marketing accounts even directly pointed out that this conflict was related to a certain male star with the surna Fu...
Regardless of whether these speculations were correct, Shao Yichen didn't care in the slightest and focused entirely on the film.
The location for the costu photos was also the filming location for the movie, situated at the foot of Changge Peak. It was considered a tourist attraction, but due to insufficient promotion, few people knew about it, resulting in minimal visitor traffic. Before shooting the costu photos, Manager Qianqian had already contacted the scenic area. Whether because there were few tourists to begin with or because they paid generously, the scenic area managent readily agreed to the request. The crew could freely film within the open areas of the scenic zone as long as they didn't damage the environnt.
However, the tree split in half by lightning was purely a product of set design combined with post-production technology.
Since Shao Yichen planned to make "The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons" a 3D film requiring more ti for post-production, shortly after finishing the costu photos—before this slacker Shao Yichen had even had ti to tour the entire scenic area—she was pushed by Li Qianqian and Jiang Miaomiao to begin filming.
To resolve the casting issues for supporting roles beyond the main characters, Shao Yichen held a small audition before filming began. The interviewers consisted of Qin Lu, Jiang Miaomiao, Director Shao Yichen, and Li Xingyu, the male lead—after all, Li Xingyu was undoubtedly the soul of the film, and his opinions held significant reference value.
As for whether attending the audition would offend Fu Lianghui's crew—there were always people unafraid of such issues. Those with nothing to lose fear nothing, and besides, who knew whether Fu Lianghui would still have such influence after the film was completed?
Thus, with Fu Lianghui providing reference opinions, Shao Yichen completed the crew casting.
A few days later, filming officially began.
Following tradition, Manager Qianqian organized a lively superstitious ceremony with flowers and a large pig's head. Shao Yichen took a photo of the pig's head and posted it on her social dia, recalling Xiao Bai's comnt last ti and thinking that this pig's head was indeed related to Li Xingyu.
However, young Xiao Bai was much more restrained this ti, not accidentally leaving his peculiar "OTP!!" comnt under the pig's head post.
This was probably because he was about to act opposite his idol.
Indeed, in the crew's first shot, the heart demon appeared alongside the protagonist—Qi Changge.
Of course, Li Xingyu couldn't actually split himself in two. Fortunately, the heart demon wore a mask and didn't need to show his face, so he only needed a stand-in with a similar physique to appear and act opposite him.
This stand-in was, naturally, Xiao Bai.
Xiao Bai, suddenly promoted from a hypothetical replacent in gossip to an actual stand-in for the crew, was sowhat dazed by this pleasant surprise.
Although just a stand-in, although wearing a mask throughout—this was a stand-in for his idol, Li Xingyu! When his idol spoke, he nodded! When his idol drew his sword, he raised his knife! When his idol fell in love, he'd be the third wheel... no, that might be cruel to Li Xingyu.
But regardless, whenever the heart demon and original body acted together in the early plot, he had a chance to appear!
Moreover, he was substituting for the male second lead of the entire drama, with far more scenes than his minor role in the previous cody film!
Xiao Bai was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night, listening to the cricket concerto in the crew's prefabricated house all night. When he woke up in the morning, his ears still seed to echo with the insects' calls...
He arrived at the set in a daze, sat in the makeup room for styling, and looked to his side—his idol was getting makeup done with closed eyes! With Director Shao standing beside him!
The cricket symphony in his brain instantly transford into the wedding march, and he nearly blurted out "I ship it," barely stopped by his remaining shred of rationality.
But even though his words were blocked by his brain, his burning gaze couldn't be hidden.
Li Xingyu noticed his stare and thought he was inexperienced and too nervous, so he smiled encouragingly at him. Unexpectedly, Xiao Bai imdiately let out a happy whimper from his throat, covered his face, and slowly moved his chair away from him and Director Shao...
Li Xingyu: ...?
Seasoned and experienced, Shao Yichen was unfazed and said to Li Xingyu: "Don't worry, he's just wandered a bit too far in his fantasy space. Once filming starts, he'll co back on his own."
Although Li Xingyu didn't understand, he knew the director had worked with this young actor before and knew him better than he did, so he didn't dwell on it. Looking at his appearance in the mirror, he asked Shao Yichen: "Director Shao, do you think this makeup isn't quite right?"
"I think it's a bit too heavy," Shao Yichen nodded, examining Li Xingyu's face from different angles.
Li Xingyu also scrutinized himself in the mirror, but being insensitive to makeup, he really couldn't see what was wrong: "I think this look is quite ordinary, similar to when I fild before."
"That's precisely the problem—it's too similar!" Shao Yichen pursed her lips, personally taking a makeup remover pad, pouring so makeup remover on it, and gently patting Li Xingyu's cheeks. "Although Qi Changge narrowly escaped the demonic cult's attack, he was still seriously injured. Just coming down the mountain, he must be barely recovered from illness. The makeup should be lighter, the paler the better."
Li Xingyu felt Shao Yichen's fingertips lightly brush across his cheek and seed to inadvertently take a breath before slowly saying: "That makes sense."
"Right?" Shao Yichen, habitually insensitive, didn't realize anything inappropriate about this action. After removing the blush, she stepped back slightly to examine Li Xingyu's appearance. "This still isn't enough; the lipstick should be lighter too. Don't worry about the makeup being too light; you're naturally handso and will look good on cara regardless—"
Speaking thus, she intended to directly wipe off the lipstick, but her fingertip touched Li Xingyu's lip for a mont, froze, and imdiately withdrew.
This is bad, the atmosphere seems a bit off... Shao Yichen belatedly realized, feeling an involuntary tingling in her fingertips.
When did she beco so comfortable with close contact with Li Xingyu?!
Before she could engage in deep self-reflection, Li Xingyu naturally removed his lipstick, inadvertently rescuing Shao Yichen from the awkward situation. Acting as if nothing had happened, he examined himself in the mirror: "Indeed, Qi Changge still harbors hatred and is just recovering. This paleness is perfect."
Looking at his calm expression, Shao Yichen couldn't tell if he was pretending not to care or genuinely thought there was nothing wrong with her actions. She could only play along: "But it still lacks so dinsion. Let's call the stylist back in a bit."
Li Xingyu nodded, glanced at Shao Yichen, and with a rare smile said: "I never expected there would co a day when I'd hear Director Shao give specific opinions about filming. It seems this film is indeed different from previous works."
Thinking about her previous hands-off approach to the crew, Shao Yichen did feel a bit embarrassed. She gave a dry laugh: "Indeed, I really hope this film performs well—not necessarily for box office success, but to prove sothing to certain people."
Li Xingyu nodded: "It certainly will."
After chatting on this topic for a while, Li Xingyu changed the subject and seemingly casually asked a question: "I heard Morning Star dia is planning to go public soon?"
Shao Yichen was surprised but nodded.
Morning Star dia was indeed preparing for its IPO. If the process went smoothly, the company might go public around the sa ti the film was released, or possibly even earlier. The specific operations were being handled by Li Qianqian in conjunction with the system's advice, but with the system overseeing things, there probably wouldn't be any major issues.
Shao Yichen hadn't deliberately concealed this, but without interest in the company, it would be difficult to know.
Was Li Xingyu paying attention to Morning Star dia's affairs?
Perhaps guessing Shao Yichen's thoughts, Li Xingyu explained: "Since it's the company I'm signed with, I've been keeping track of its business conditions."
Hearing this, Shao Yichen thought it made sense.
At this point, the stylist finished preparing Xiao Bai, who had been secretly observing the two's interaction, and ca over to restyle Li Xingyu according to the new requirents. With his eyes closed as the stylist worked on him, Li Xingyu continued unhurriedly asking Shao Yichen: "After going public, how much stock does Director Shao plan to retain?"
Shao Yichen recalled the system's requirents: "Hmm... about fifty percent?"
Li Xingyu made an acknowledging sound but said nothing more, probably because the makeup was being applied to his lips, making it inconvenient to speak.
The topic ended there, and Shao Yichen didn't think much of it. Seeing that all the actors had completed their makeup, she stood up, clapped her hands, and nodded to Jiang Miaomiao: "Everyone get ready, the first shot of 'The Long Ballad of Immortals and Demons' is about to begin!"
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The cara descended from above the cloud-covered peak, passing through layers of mist, finally focusing on the charred tree split in two by lightning at the foot of the mountain.
Qi Changge stood beneath the tree, with striking eyebrows and eyes, dressed in white, carrying a long sword on his back. He reached out to touch the scorch marks on the tree trunk. His face appeared calm as water, yet his obsidian eyes harbored shadowy emotions. Combined with his pale complexion, the entire person seed shrouded in mist.
Suddenly, a black-robed figure wearing a mask jumped down from the tree. His form resembled the white-clothed man. After landing, he folded his arms and said in a mocking tone: "What's this? After convalescing for a few months on Changge Peak, you can't even detect a little insect?"
Hearing this, the white-clothed man's gaze intensified.
He had been thinking too intently and failed to realize there was a third person present, only to be reminded by the heart demon—truly laughable.
He drew his sword from his back, silently recited sothing, then forcefully threw it. The sword, as if possessing eyes, instantly flew toward the third person's hiding place.
With a "whoosh," the long sword pierced through the corner of the observer's clothes, pinning them to the ground. Simultaneously, a startled cry rang out.
Hearing this sound, Qi Changge and the heart demon's eyes t beneath the mask, both showing a hint of surprise.
—Could it be so young lady who had wandered into this place?
Author's Note: Today's update~
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