nyslfriends Chapter 69, Filming Starts in 33 Days
Chapter 69, Filming Starts in 33 Days
The next morning, Qin Lan woke up in an unfamiliar bed.
Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, casting a pale golden ray at the foot of the bed.
The seat next to me was empty, but it was still warm.
She paused for a moment, then heard the sound of water coming from the bathroom.
Qin Lan sat up, the blanket slipped down, revealing a section of her bare shoulder.
She looked down at herself, her face flushed slightly, and quickly pulled the blanket up.
The bathroom door opened, and Fu Yibai walked out wearing a bathrobe, his hair still dripping wet.
Seeing that Qin Lan had woken up, he remained calm.
"Awake? Wash up, I'll have someone bring breakfast over."
Qin Lan nodded, wrapped herself in the blanket, got out of bed, and jogged into the bathroom.
The door closed, and she leaned against it, covering her face and taking several deep breaths.
The person in the mirror had flushed cheeks, and traces of last night lingered around their eyes and brows.
She turned on the tap and splashed cold water on her face.
It really happened last night.
She and that man, really...
Qin Lan looked in the mirror, and the corners of her mouth slowly curved up.
After washing up, breakfast had already been delivered.
Fu Yibai sat in the restaurant, with coffee and a newspaper in front of him. Sunlight fell on his profile, and the scene was as quiet as a movie scene.
Qin Lan, wearing a bathrobe, walked over and sat down opposite him.
Fu Yibai put down his newspaper, glanced at her, and asked, "Does it still hurt?"
Qin Lan blushed again and whispered, "No...it doesn't hurt anymore."
Fu Yibai didn't ask any more questions and pushed the milk in front of her.
Drink it while it's hot.
Holding the warm milk cup, Qin Lan felt a surge of indescribable emotion.
He wasn't as cold as the rumors suggested.
Or rather, he wasn't so cold to himself.
After breakfast, Fu Yibai went to change his clothes.
Qin Lan sat on the sofa, hesitatingly speaking.
"Mr. Fu, should I... go to the company today?"
"Go if you want, or rest for a day if you don't."
Fu Yibai buttoned up his shirt without turning his head.
"There's no need to deliberately avoid or publicize what happened last night at the company."
Qin Lan was taken aback for a moment, then understood what he meant.
Just get along normally, do what you normally do.
She nodded: "I understand."
Fu Yibai put on his coat, walked to the sofa, and leaned down to place a kiss on her forehead.
"have a good rest."
After saying that, he turned and left.
The door closed very quietly.
Qin Lan sat on the sofa, her hand covering her forehead, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.
After a long while, she returned to the bedroom, lay back on the bed, and buried her face in the pillow.
His scent lingered on the pillow.
She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
On March 7th, auditions for "Empresses in the Palace" began.
Besides the already confirmed cast members Qin Lan as Zhen Huan, Gao Lu as the Empress, Wang Ou as Consort Hua, and Tang Yan as Shen Zhuangmei, there are many other roles that need to be finalized.
This is a big project.
Interestingly, Zheng Xiaolong unexpectedly cast Chen Jianbing, who was still working on the set of "The Nameless," as the actor playing the role of Emperor Yongzheng.
After communicating with Ning Hao and learning that Chen Jianbing was available, Lin Wei decided to hire him.
(The casting process for "Empresses in the Palace" was lengthy and the production started late. The film's shooting was quick, so there was time.)
On March 8th, filming began for "The Nameless". Fu Yibai did not attend the opening ceremony because pre-production for "Love is Not Blind" had been completed and filming was about to begin.
On March 10, filming for "Love is Not Blind" began with great fanfare.
This time, Fu Yibai did not choose to start the project quietly.
For "Love is Not Blind" to succeed, it needs a lot of promotion.
Therefore, Fu Yibai decided to adopt the publicity methods of the future, start filming in a high-profile manner, and continuously release behind-the-scenes footage during filming to attract movie fans.
The most eye-catching spot at the press conference was not the group photo area for the main cast, but a huge "wall of broken hearts".
This was an idea proposed by Fu Yibai—collecting "heartbreak stories" online three days in advance, printing them out, and covering an entire wall.
A dense array of papers hung from a height of two meters, stretching all the way to the ground, containing a wide variety of contents:
"On the day he left the country, I waited at the airport for seven hours, only to find out later that his flight was in the morning."
"Even three months after the breakup, I still habitually buy two cups of milk tea."
"We've been married for seven years, and he says he has no feelings for me anymore. What do you mean by 'feelings'?"
When the media reporters entered the venue, their first reaction was not to find a seat, but to rush to the wall to take pictures.
The press conference officially began at 10:00 AM.
Fu Yibai wore a black casual jacket with a gray T-shirt underneath, much more casual than when he attends formal occasions.
Fan Binbin stood beside him in a simple white dress, her makeup light, with only a light dusty rose color on her lips, making her look clean and bright—this is the character Huang Xiaoxian, the female lead in "Love is Not Blind," a sharp-tongued but soft-hearted urban mature woman with a sharp exterior and a soft interior.
The male lead was played by Wen Zhang, recommended by China Film Group. After all, China Film Group was one of the investors in this film, so Fu Yibai couldn't say anything about recommending a male lead.
Moreover, none of the male artists from Chenxi Media were available at the time, and even if they were, they wouldn't be suitable for the role.
Following the press conference announcing the start of filming for "Love is Not Blind," the production team officially entered the filming phase.
Fu Yibai sat behind the monitor, watching Fan Binbin and Wen Zhang's first scene together.
This is a scene where Huang Xiaoxian tries to maintain a dignified appearance at her desk in the wedding planning company after discovering that she has been betrayed by both her best friend and boyfriend.
Fan Binbin wore a simple white shirt, his hair was casually tied up, and his face showed a stubbornness that made him want to cry but he held it back.
"Card."
Fu Yibai's voice came from behind the monitor.
Fan Binbin immediately composed herself and turned to look at him.
"The emotions were right, but the gaze was too intense."
Huang Xiaoxian was "acting" that she was fine at this moment, not that she was really fine.
Your eyes right now look like you're accusing the audience. Tone it down a bit; let your grievances seep through the cracks, not spill out.
Fan Binbin listened attentively and nodded.
"One more."
The second time, Fan Binbin adjusted her state.
Fu Yibai stared at the monitor and nodded slightly.
"Passed."
Fan Binbin breathed a sigh of relief, stood up from his workstation, jogged to the monitor, and leaned over to watch the playback.
In the days that followed, filming proceeded as planned.
Fu Yibai spent every day on the film set, and the spot behind the monitor almost became his fixed coordinate.
Fan Binbin is getting better and better.
The filming period for "Love is Not Blind" is scheduled for one month, with filming locations concentrated in Beijing's urban area, including wedding planning companies, office buildings, restaurants, and streets... Most of the filming will be on location.
Fu Yibai had clear requirements for this drama: it had to be realistic, down-to-earth, and relatable to young viewers.
He doesn't intend to use too many fancy camera techniques; the camera should act like a pair of observers, recording the various facets of heartbreak among these urban young people.