Chapter 242: Acting Scenes

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Hearing Cheng Chen's words, Zhang Yimou was stunned for a long time.

His eyes stared blankly at Cheng Chen, as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Cheng Chen felt his scalp tingle from being stared at, and stammered:

"That, Director Zhang, if it's not possible, you, you can just tell me directly. I can accept it, you don't have to be like this..."

Zhang Yimou calmed down, and after a long while, he slowly said:

"You want to film-hop while shooting my movie? You are the first person who has dared to say that to me."

Cheng Chen was silent.

Thinking about it, it makes sense; in later generations, Lao Mou Zi selected Ni Ni, a pure amateur actress, from tens of thousands of people to film "The Flowers of War".

After Ni Ni's role was confirmed, Ni Ni also began her three-year secret training.

Every winter and summer vacation, she had to give up the opportunity to enjoy her holidays and go to Jingcheng to receive training.

This training was also very interesting; besides pure English, it would also teach her some acting techniques.

Among them was how to make herself look more like a "courtesan".

Only after Ni Ni's performance satisfied Zhang Yimou three years later did he let her participate in the filming.

These are enough to prove Zhang Yimou's pursuit of perfection in his plays.

Now Cheng Chen had actually proposed to participate in other film crews while also participating in his play; this was simply challenging Zhang Yimou.

It wouldn't be unfair for Zhang Yimou to jump up and give him two big slaps.

In fact, after saying these things, Cheng Chen was also calculating in his heart: if it weren't for him bringing out the song "Beijing Welcomes You", I'm afraid Zhang Yimou would have already started kicking him out the door!

Zhang Yimou's gaze gradually became sharp; he also thought of this matter, and only heard him say:

"Are you trying to use a song to trade for a role in my movie, or rather, to trade for the opportunity to film-hop?"

This look from Zhang Yimou made Cheng Chen's heart thump.

One must know that the person standing in front of him was not just some fifty-something old man.

This person was a Dazongyan who had managed film crews of hundreds or thousands of people; his aura alone was enough to overwhelm others.

Of course, Cheng Chen had lived two lives and had experienced life and death, so he was not an ordinary person.

Only heard him say calmly:

"I don't have that intention. The Olympics are not just your business alone, Director Zhang.

If my song is selected as the theme song, I will be very happy, but this has nothing to do with whether or not I participate in your play.

Even if I don't get a role from your hands, I will still bring this song out.

To say something shameless, just now I said the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility; although you don't approve and call it moral kidnapping.

But in this matter, I truly think so. I have a responsibility to bring good music to the Olympic Games, to the world."

Cheng Chen said these words with great force, his eyes burning as he stared at Zhang Yimou opposite him.

The wrinkles on Zhang Yimou's forehead twisted into a "river" shape, and after a long while, he slowly said:

"You go back first, I will consider it."

"Sorry to have bothered you, Director Zhang."

Cheng Chen nodded, then left Zhang Yimou's home.

Watching Cheng Chen's back, Zhang Yimou grinned:

"Silly kid."

……

After Cheng Chen left Zhang Yimou's home, he went to Feng Xiaogang's home.

Although he had communicated with Feng Xiaogang quite a bit, this was his first time paying a visit.

Cheng Chen bought the same high-quality fruit as he had for "Zhang Yimou" and arrived at Feng Xiaogang's home.

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"Oh my, Chengzi, you've finally come. Hearing that you were coming, I specifically tidied up this doghouse of mine, hahaha."

Feng Xiaogang laughed heartily, standing at the door to welcome Cheng Chen in.

Feng Xiaogang and Zhang Yimou were two extremes, giving people completely different feelings.

"Yo, you even brought fruit. Looking at the packaging, it's not cheap. If you ask me, everything in Jingcheng is good, except the cost of living is particularly high. It just so happens I wanted to eat fruit recently; you're really sending charcoal in snowy weather!"

Feng Xiaogang took the fruit from Cheng Chen's hands and said with a smile:

"Then another day I'll set up a fruit stand at your door, Director Feng, and hand you fruit whenever I see you leaving."

Cheng Chen also followed along with the banter; it was just chatting.

"Forget it, you're treating me like a monkey in the zoo, giving me fruit every time we meet."

"Don't say that, what monkey has your ability? Feng-style comedies are a must-watch during the Spring Festival season, directly driving the Spring Festival film market; this is undeniably impressive."

Cheng Chen smiled and replied.

"Hahaha, you kid, tell me, what's the matter today?"

Feng Xiaogang sat on the sofa and said with a smile.

Unlike the tension on Zhang Yimou's side, Feng Xiaogang gave people a more relaxed feeling.

It was like chatting with an old friend, so Cheng Chen didn't beat around the bush and said directly:

"Director Feng, didn't you invite me for your 'The Banquet'? It just so happens that Director Zhang Yimou also invited me to participate in his movie this year..."

"Don't say it yet, let me guess, you're going to Old Man Zhang's film crew? I have to say, Chengzi, doing this isn't very decent of you.

I invited you to act in my movie last year; if you reject me, I'll definitely go on that Weibo and call you out."

Feng Xiaogang said, half-joking and half-serious.

Hearing this, Cheng Chen was stunned; his first reaction was, has "Little Steel Cannon" started using Weibo too?

His second reaction was, it's useless even if you block me; Weibo is mine now, I'll just have you muted.

"What, are you scared? Hahaha, you kid, there are times when you're a coward too!"

Seeing Cheng Chen not speaking, Feng Xiaogang laughed out loud, as if seeing Cheng Chen stumped was a very happy thing!

Cheng Chen shook his head and said:

"Director Feng, I didn't say I wouldn't participate in the filming of *The Banquet*, I was asking, can I film multiple projects at once?"

"Film multiple projects at once?"

Hearing this, the smile on Feng Xiaogang's face slowly solidified.

After a while, he said:

"Filming multiple projects... as long as you can guarantee the quality of my film and your body can handle it, I have no objections.

No, wait, you shouldn't be worried about me, you should be worried about Lao Mou Zi's reaction; I'm different from him.

Although I also care very much about the quality of the film and worry that the actors won't be able to get into character.

But as long as the actor's performance is OK and their energy can keep up, I have absolutely no problem with it.

But that side with Lao Mou Zi is not easy to deal with; that man can reshoot a single shot hundreds of times."

Hearing this, Cheng Chen nodded; Zhang Yimou is indeed Zhi Zhuo when it comes to filming.

This is also one of the reasons he was able to reach the position of National Master.

Relatively speaking, Feng Xiaogang has always focused on commercial films; for him, a smooth plot and passable acting from the actors are enough to get a passing grade.

Wanting to get an excellent grade, that is the business of the entire crew.

"You kid, you haven't already gone to Lao Mou Zi's side, have you?"

Feng Xiaogang asked suddenly.

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"Hi, Director Feng, what are you saying? Of course, I came to you first to seek your opinion before going to Director Zhang's side; after all, you were the one who invited me first."

"That's fine. Let me tell you, don't look at how Lao Mou Zi usually looks as honest and simple as a mountain villager.

Actually, he is quite ruthless on set; whoever dares to block his filming, he will definitely get angry with you.

So even if you get approval from me, it's hard to say on Lao Mou Zi's side; I'm giving you a heads-up first.

Don't end up being speechless after being retorted by Lao Mou Zi; he won't care about your status as a Heavenly King."

Feng Xiaogang said slowly.

"Alright, thank you for the reminder, Director Feng."

Cheng Chen said with a smile.

"Okay, I won't keep you for a meal; I have a meeting to attend later. You'd better give me a definite answer soon.

I need to get moving on my side; once you give me the news, I'll tell you which role it is.

Anyway, your acting skills are good, so you don't really need to ponder the role much."

Feng Xiaogang said with a smile.

Hearing this, Cheng Chen could only smile bitterly:

"Director Feng, you are... even if I am good at acting, if I don't know who I'm playing, I'm helpless. I can't study every single role in the movie, right?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean, for you to study them all, so that you can grasp the big picture when you act."

"Grasping the big picture is your job as a director."

"Hi, I'm letting you experience the thrill of being a director too. I'm good to you, right? Hahahahaha."

It was already dark by the time he left Feng Xiaogang's place.

After wandering around outside, both big directors were too busy to even have a meal with him.

Cheng Chen had no choice but to grab a quick bite by himself outside.

The filming for *Nirvana in Fire* is almost done now, after the crew has been busy for nearly four months.

The scenes, styling, and costumes in the show can be said to be restoring the script as much as possible.

For this reason, this TV series was divided into three groups, A, B, and C, for filming.

But even so, the filming cycle still lasted for more than 4 months.

As a large-scale costume drama, the filming cycle for this show is not considered long.

And the order Cheng Chen gave to the crew was that the preliminary filming must be completed in five months.

After all, he would be busy in the second half of the year, and he definitely wouldn't have time to attend to the crew then.

For example, right now, although the news from Lao Mou Zi's side is not yet certain, things are settled on "Little Steel Cannon's" side.

If both crews confirm they want him, his entire second half of the year will be incredibly fulfilling!

After a hasty meal outside, Cheng Chen immediately returned to the company.

"Notify the crew at Anhui Satellite TV that we are preparing to film *We Are In Love*."

In order to coordinate the artists' schedules, Cheng Chen set the recording time for each episode on Mondays.

Now, the first episode of *We Are In Love* has finished airing.

Judging from the results, it's not bad; various clips and videos from the variety show are circulating on Weibo.

The popularity is at least being maintained quite well; looking at the filming speed of one episode per week, it can still keep up.

However, to avoid problems later on, Cheng Chen tries his best to shoot as much material as possible within two days.

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Reality shows, they claim to the public that there is no script, but in reality, the broad framework has long been set in stone.

It's just like an essay with a set topic; you are given a main thread, and you just follow it to act it out.

As for the lines and actions, follow the actors' own ideas.

……

The *Nirvana in Fire* production crew.

Cheng Chen is wearing his costume, and what is being filmed right now is the great climax of the entire show.

Mei Zhangsu interrogates the Emperor of Liang.

The entire show of *Nirvana in Fire* can be said to be a game of chess between Mei Zhangsu and the Emperor of Liang.

The Emperor of Liang is in the light, while Mei Zhangsu is in the dark.

Because of his understanding of imperial power, his understanding of the Emperor of Liang, and his understanding of Prince Yu, the Crown Prince, Prince Jing, Xie Yu, and even everyone else.

Plus the support of the Langya Hall, the Jiangzuo Alliance, the Yunnan Mu Manor, the Commander of the Imperial Guards, and a host of old Red Flame Army subordinates.

On the road to supporting Prince Jing and clearing the name of the Red Flame Army, Mei Zhangsu can be said to be invincible.

And the Emperor of Liang is cruel and heartless; this is the message conveyed to us by Mei Zhangsu, and also from the surface perspective of the story.

The cruelty of the Emperor of Liang is well known, as he did so to keep a secret.

He did not hesitate to have Lin Xie lead the Red Flame Army to wipe out Princess Linglong, who had supported his rise to power and borne his child, along with the Hua tribe behind her.

To achieve the goal of checks and balances, he tore apart who knows how many lovers.

For the sake of his violated imperial power, he personally ordered the death of his own first child.

He even went so far as to directly send troops to wipe out the brothers who had helped him build his empire and the seventy thousand Red Flame soldiers.

After the Red Flame Army, in order to consolidate his power, he even used the sacrifice of his remaining sons as bargaining chips, encouraging the struggle between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu.

This is the art of the emperor.

Therefore, Mei Zhangsu confronting the Emperor of Liang in court is the climax of the entire story, and also the scene the audience looks forward to the most.

"Tell me, is this world mine, or is it the world of Xiao Jingyu!"

Sitting on the throne, the Emperor of Liang shouted in anger.

Cheng Chen secretly thought to himself that it was impressive.

The veteran actor playing the Emperor of Liang is also a seasoned pro; as soon as the lines came out, it immediately gave people a feeling of being hard to fend off.

"The world belongs to the people of the world; if there are no commoners, how can there be a world? If there is no state, how can there be a sovereign? Soldiers are bathing in blood on the battlefield in the front.

You, in the rear, swing your butcher's knife just because of a single suspicion. In Your Majesty's heart, I fear there is only the towering imperial power, and where has there ever been the world?"

Cheng Chen looked straight at the Emperor of Liang, questioning him word by word.

"Good!"

Kong Sheng watched Cheng Chen on the monitor, his palms clenched tight, and whispered "good."

Cheng Chen's counterattack was sonorous and powerful, neither sad nor happy, which fits Mei Zhangsu's current state of mind.

And through his mouth, the questions in the audience's hearts were thrown out.

Moreover, once this topic of despising imperial power and prioritizing people is thrown out, the impact on the Emperor of Liang is imaginable.

……

"As long as one sits in that position, everyone will change. Prince Jing will also change, and the political situation Lin Xie wanted, the world he wanted, no one can give him. I cannot give it, and Prince Qi could give it even less."

The confrontation continued, and the Emperor of Liang was countering Cheng Chen, but at this moment, anyone could see that he could not hold on for much longer.

"Your Majesty is lost in the position of supreme power and has lost your original heart, but it is definitely not like that for everyone. As a father, you do not understand Prince Qi, and you understand Jing Yan even less..."

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Amidst Mei Zhangsu's repeated interrogations, from the moment Mei Zhangsu mentioned that he did not understand Prince Qi.

The Emperor of Liang's eyes instantly filled with tears; Mei Zhangsu's words were heart-piercing.

The Emperor of Liang was completely immersed in this pain; the moment he turned to leave, he knelt down, and tears flowed down.

"You must believe that I was deceived by villains. Lin Xie, you assisted me for ten years.

Your mother, Jin Yang, was my own younger sister! I held you, took you riding, accompanied you, and flew kites with you.

Do you... do you remember?"

The veteran actor playing the Emperor of Liang fell to his knees with a thud, tears welling in his eyes as he spoke his lines.

This kneeling was repentance, a plea, and also a show of weakness and an admission of guilt; he was telling Mei Zhangsu: I was wrong.

Cheng Chen felt the pressure from behind, but he did not look back, instead walking straight out...

Amidst the Emperor of Liang's earnest expectations, and even his hope as he stood up, Mei Zhangsu never looked back.

He watched his back walk out the door, leave, and then, as if his energy had been drained, he slumped.

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