August 15th, 2020, the day Shen Ran's production team officially assembled.
Nanguo Town, Fatty Hotel, where Shen Ran's crew met.
At eleven o'clock in the morning, there was still half an hour before the lunch gathering. Just as the netizens were still criticizing Shen Ran, Shen Ran calmly pushed open the door and walked into the reserved private room with Zu Er.
In the private room, quite a few people had already come to sign in. Teacher Yu Xi, Little Yueyue, Lou Yixiao, and a group of staff and actors were all there. Almost everyone was here.
When they saw Shen Ran and Zu Er walk in, everyone stood up in unison and looked at Shen Ran.
Although Shen Ran was just a newcomer, he was now their director and boss. A sense of awe and respect would appear in their hearts.
Of course, it was a different story for people like Teacher Yu Xi and Little Yueyue.
"I say, Old Shen, aren't you afraid that we'll be jealous of this handsome man and beautiful woman duo? There were still many single people present, alright?”
When Little Yueyue saw the two of them walk in, he could not help but tease Shen Ran and Zu Er with a half-genuine smile.
The actors and staff behind him could not help but nod and look at Shen Ran enviously.
A winner in life!
Not only was he handsome, but he also had such a beautiful girlfriend. If this movie sold well, it would be a double harvest in career and love. Just thinking about it made people envious and jealous!
Looking at the cute little Yueyue, Shen Ran smiled generously and said,""If you guys want to be jealous, then be jealous. Anyway, I don't mind. If you don't like it, call your wife over!”
Little Yueyue was speechless.
"Sister Zu Er, look at your husband. His words are a little too infuriating.”Little Yueyue looked at Shen Ran speechlessly and turned to tease Zul.
Zul's face turned red. He was obviously not as thick-skinned as Shen Ran.
Looking at his wife's shy expression, Shen Ran changed the topic and said to Little Yueyue,"
"Alright, Yueyue, take a look. Is everyone here?”
As soon as Shen Ran finished speaking, Little Yueyue nodded and said,"Everyone's here, everyone's here long ago. We're just waiting for the two of you!”
Shen Ran nodded and said to the people behind Little Yueyue,""Everyone has worked hard."
Zul smiled at Shen Ran.
"It's not hard." Everyone laughed.
To Shen Ran, he needed these people's help to make a movie. To these people, it was Shen Ran's movie that gave them a chance to work.
Other than envy, everyone was more grateful to Shen Ran.
"Alright, since everyone is here, there's no need for us to wait until 11:30. Tell the waiter that we can serve the dishes directly. After this meal, we'll officially start work.”Shen Ran said with a smile.
"Alright." Little Yueyue said with a smile and arranged for everyone to eat.
"Teacher Yu Xi, I have to toast you with this first glass of wine to thank you for your support.”
After the food was served, Shen Ran raised his glass and smiled at Teacher Yu Xi.
......
On the same day.
1:30 in the afternoon.
The movie " The Sewing Machine Band " had officially started filming.
Most movie opening ceremonies would invite a lot of reporters to attend, and then they would put on incense and red cloth. However, Shen Ran did not like to do this.
Of course, it was not that Shen Ran did not want to be high-profile. It was mainly because he was not famous now. His only title was 'Husband Zu'.
If people knew that he was filming a movie, they would probably laugh and mock him.
Therefore, Shen Ran did not invite those reporters over. Besides, it was still too early for the movie to be officially released. It was useless to promote it so early. It would be a waste of money.
Shen Ran's opening ceremony was very much in line with his personality. It was simple and direct.
Simple style.
After the cast and crew arrived, he went up and gave a speech, which was considered the opening ceremony.
Walking up to the podium, Shen Ran stood there and looked at the actors and staff below the stage. He said firmly,
"There are no incense stands, no red cloths, and no worship ceremony today. Let's not talk about the routine of the film and television industry. I don't believe in this either. I've always believed that man can conquer nature. Movies are made by man, not given by God.”
"I know. I don't have any experience in filming or acting. Many people in the outside world are waiting to see me make a fool of myself. Not just them, I believe that even many of you here have reservations about me and have doubts about the movie we're about to film.”
"But I'm telling you, you don't have to worry about this. Since I've called you here, I'll definitely be responsible for you and this movie!”
"I will let you know that your choice is correct! At the same time, I will also let those people who are waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves see what kind of movie we make! Aren't they waiting to see us make a fool of ourselves? It doesn't matter. We'll just make a good movie for them to see!”
" Pa, pa, pa!!!"
After Shen Ran finished speaking, there was a loud applause below. Many people were excited when they heard that!
They were deeply moved by Shen Ran's words. They participated in the filming of the Sewing Machine Band. Not only were Shen Ran not understood by the netizens, but they were also not understood by their fans and friends.
All of Shen Ran's fans and friends felt that they were wasting their time by filming a movie with Shen Ran.
What kind of good movie could such a newcomer make?
Even they themselves could not help but waver when they heard these words.
However, after hearing Shen Ran's words and seeing Shen Ran's determined expression, everyone suddenly had an inexplicable trust in Shen Ran. They suddenly felt that following Shen Ran might really be able to achieve success!
Looking at Shen Ran on stage, they had the same feeling. They must not disappoint Shen Ran. They must work hard to make a movie that would dazzle everyone!
Zul, who was below the stage, looked at Shen Ran, who had a determined expression on his face, and his beautiful eyes could not help but flash.
Shen Ran was really handsome when he was so serious!
Especially that determined look, full of confidence and charm!
Shen Ran ended his speech.
Filming started on the same day.
......
In front of the camera.
As the director, Shen Ran glanced at the staff.
"The lights are in place!"
"The instrument has been debugged!"
"Sound system normal!"
"The recording equipment is normal!"
......
The staff member immediately understood what Shen Ran meant when he looked at her and answered quickly.
After the staff finished reporting, Shen Ran made an okay gesture to the staff who was playing the board.
"Sewing Machine Band, scene one, take one, action!”
After the staff hit the board, the camera immediately began recording.
In front of the camera.
Cheng Gong, who was played by Shen Ran, walked into the karaoke room with a box of express delivery. He looked at the three band members and asked,"Have you practiced?"
After saying that, he didn't give the three of them a chance to explain. He sat on the sofa, turned on the music player, and played a song that was very different from rock.
"Let's do a bit." Shen Ran said.
The three of them were obviously not very cooperative.
Shen Ran turned off the music player and leaned back against the sofa. He threw his phone away and looked at the three people in front of him unhappily.
"Brother Gong, we want to sing." The lead singer explained.
"Did I say I won't let you guys sing?" Shen Ran retorted unhappily,"I only asked you to dance and sing!"”
"We play rock and roll! Isn't dancing and singing a little too casual?”Another person explained.
"Look at you. You look like a genetically modified catfish. Why are you being so serious with me? Are you serious?"
Shen Ran became angry as she spoke. She pointed at the other party with disdain and took down her crossed legs.
"What's the use of playing rock and roll? I've paid for you guys to play rock and roll for four years, and I've earned a total of sixty-seven dollars, and that's before tax!”
The more Shen Ran spoke, the angrier she became. She stood up from the sofa and pointed at the three people's noses as she scolded,
"I'm so fucking poor now that I can't even afford to smoke!”
As she spoke, she picked up a lollipop from her bag.
The lollipop fell to the ground.
Looking at the lollipop on the ground, Shen Ran suddenly fell silent and froze.
The lollipop on the ground was very much like the face that he had once looked down on and was too embarrassed to pick up the lollipop for money. It was just like his previous dream.
After a moment of shock, Shen Ran seemed to have made a decision. In the end, he abandoned his dream and picked up the dirty lollipop that he had once disdained.
He dusted it off and put it into his mouth to chew.
During Shen Ran's silent performance, the cameraman had been taking close-up shots of Shen Ran's facial expressions. When Shen Ran picked up the lollipop, dusted it off, and put it back into her mouth, the assistant director shouted, cut!
After the performance ended, the audience burst into loud applause.
Everyone had thought that Shen Ran's acting skills would be average as a newbie. However, Shen Ran had already proved himself in this short scene.
The struggle between ideals and reality was vividly demonstrated by Shen Ran through a simple lollipop!
Many people were brought in by Shen Ran, and they were worried.
Especially Zu Er. Although he knew that Shen Ran was acting, he could not help but feel his heart ache when he saw Shen Ran giving up her dream for the sake of reality.
Looking at Shen Ran, everyone could not help but think again that perhaps their movie could really become a hit!
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