stjorthotic Chapter 632 Zunlong and Chen Daoming
Chapter 632 Zunlong and Chen Daoming
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"Her delicate eyebrows shyly gather together, her warm lips melt into her skin."
They were inseparable all night, until dawn.
The next day,
Filming for "The Legend of the Demon Cat" has officially begun.
The long-forgotten Tang Dynasty city has been revived after a thousand years.
To recreate the bustling prosperity of Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty, the production team has recruited a large number of extras.
They underwent long-term training and selection to ensure that their demeanor and clothing conformed to the style of the Tang Dynasty.
I only glanced at it this morning.
There were hundreds of extras dressed in various costumes of Tang Dynasty commoners, scholars, and officials, walking through the streets and alleys.
Group leader, team leader, assistant director
They all grabbed megaphones, their veins bulging, and shouted curses as they directed traffic, their voices nearly cracking from shouting.
The actors were also notified that they needed to go to the dressing room for a makeup test.
The actors in Japan have their own private room.
Domestically,
Gu Qing had a room all to himself.
The other male actors shared a room.
Three women, Da Tiantian, Tong Liya, and Zhang Yuqi, stayed in one room.
"Master, can I come to your room to do my makeup?"
Jing Tian was woken up after only a short while. Her whole body felt like it was falling apart. She closed her eyelashes in discomfort, feeling sleepy and tired. She clung to Gu Qing, unwilling to let go.
Her bare, jade-like arm stretched out from under the covers, her fair shoulders gleaming faintly in the morning light.
On her smooth skin, there were a few light red marks scattered like snowflakes.
Are you afraid of being in the same room as Sister Yuqi?
Gu Qing sat up, reached for the belt hanging at the foot of the bed, and teased, "Show me the courage you had yesterday, grab me and Sister Ya Ya, and we would have just made it through."
"Yesterday is yesterday, today is today..."
"How could I dare to stay with a woman who dared to attack her husband with a knife..."
Nuomi's sweet nature was ruthlessly exposed. Da Tiantian muttered something, feeling both self-righteous and a little guilty, as she groped around in a daze.
At last,
The two delicate hands finally found their target.
She hugged Gu Qing's fair back, which bore fingerprints, pressed her delicate cheek against it, and gently rubbed against it. The skin was smooth, slender, and had a wonderful feel to it.
"Isn't Sister Ya Ya with you?"
Gu Qing turned her head to look at the fluffy head buried on her back.
"Sister YaYa's fighting power doesn't seem to be as strong as mine..."
Jing Tian shook her head in disgust, "Even if the two of us tied together, we might not be able to beat her."
"You're quite self-aware—"
Gu Qing suddenly stopped speaking halfway through her sentence.
A soft, cool touch came from my back, and those restless little hands had somehow changed from embracing to exploring.
The fingertips felt cool as they clung to the muscles of his waist and abdomen, like two fish just pulled from the water, sliding sluggishly downwards.
He glanced down at his belt, which he had just tied, only to find it had already come undone.
"I need to go get my makeup done."
Gu Qing held down the restless little hand, pulling it back from the brink of danger.
He turned his head to look at the culprit, "Why weren't you this assertive last night when you weren't working?"
"I...I just hadn't gotten used to it in a long time, but I'm not afraid now!"
Last night's embarrassing scenes flooded her mind, and Da Tiantian's pretty face instantly burned. She shyly and angrily bumped her forehead lightly against Gu Qing's back.
Feeling unsatisfied after the collision, she opened her teeth and bit his shoulder.
Gu Qing remained unmoved by the tingling pain in his shoulder, and without changing his expression, he pulled his pants up a little further, only to get stuck again.
"Master, can I use your dressing room to do my makeup?"
The sweet female voice was still muffled, her lips almost touching his skin as she spoke.
Each word carried a warm breeze that made the back of one's neck tingle.
"Come on in."
Gu Qingwei sighed, "But if you don't let go now, don't blame me."
The effect of this statement was immediate.
"I was wrong, I was wrong! I'll get dressed now!"
As if she had been burned, Da Tiantian abruptly pulled her fair hand out and buried herself in the quilt, wriggling and searching for her underwear.
Gu Qing shook her head and reached for her shirt, which was scattered on the back of the chair.
Hmm... my pants are still too tight in the crotch.
Let it cool down first.
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When they arrived at the lounge,
According to today's script, Gu Qing first changed into a light white wide-sleeved robe.
Director Chen personally oversaw the costume team's revisions, going through seven or eight iterations before finalizing the design.
The fabric is light and flowing, made of the finest silk blend, and the garment moves gracefully with every step. The cut is loose and comfortable.
The production team's professional makeup and styling team personally designed and styled his makeup.
A hairstylist, a makeup artist, and an assistant.
Gu Qing closed his eyes to rest, letting the drawing continue.
Usually, when actors are filming on set, the most time-consuming part is not acting, but makeup and costume fitting, which takes at least three or four hours.
It can take as long as seventeen or eighteen hours, and sometimes even a whole day.
But not long after,
But he heard a faint snoring sound.
Gu Qing opened her eyes and looked at the mirror at an angle.
She noticed Jing Tian beside her, her beautiful eyes slightly closed, her head slightly raised, her red lips slightly parted, revealing silvery threads, and a tissue placed on her smooth chin.
The female assistant behind her was carefully helping to lift her up, with her other hand supporting her cervical spine to prevent Da Tian Tian from shaking her head while sleeping.
"Teacher Sweetie seems to be asleep."
The teacher who was applying makeup to Gu Qing noticed his gaze and chuckled.
"Hmm, she's quite cute."
Gu Qing stared at the mirror for a while, a slight smile appeared on her lips, and she lowered her eyes.
I'm totally shipping them!
[I told you the Qingcheng couple is the sweetest!!!]
The makeup artist, barely suppressing a scream, turned bright red on her face, exchanging excited glances with her colleagues.
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About an hour passed,
Gu Qing's makeup was taking shape, and the hairstylist was making the final adjustments to her hairstyle.
The makeup artist took two steps back, tilted her head to examine her work, and was about to make a few minor adjustments when the door to the dressing room was gently pushed open.
Director Chen walked in first, followed by two people: screenwriter Wang Huiling and a refined-looking middle-aged man wearing square-framed glasses.
Hearing the noise, the makeup artist turned around, recognized the person, and her expression tightened slightly.
He quickly raised his hand and gently waved to the three of them, whispering a silent message: "Asleep."
She pointed to Gu Qing in front of the mirror.
Director Chen immediately understood and slowed down.
He put his index finger to his lips and solemnly shushed the two people behind him, signaling them to be quiet.
What he didn't expect was that before he uttered that "shh"...
Upon learning that Gu Qing was asleep, Wang Huiling and Cao Huayi automatically switched to silent mode.
On the contrary, Director Chen, who said "shh," became the only person in the entire room to make a sound.
Director Chen: "..."
You two have a good eye for detail, don't you?
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The group tiptoed around the dressing table and walked behind the mirror.
Director Chen's gaze naturally swept over the figure sleeping soundly beside him.
At this moment, Da Tiantian is being "served" by her two assistants.
The makeup artist was carefully supporting her heavy head, trying to insert a hairpin into her towering bun.
Da Tian Tian's head swayed gently with her breathing. The makeup artist's hairpin wobbled several times but couldn't find the right angle, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
That's it.
Da Tian Tian didn't react at all; she was sleeping soundly and even smacked her lips once.
Director Chen glanced at it and then looked away, his expression calm and unmoved.
"Teacher Wang, Brother Huayi."
Director Chen's voice wasn't loud, but he couldn't hide the smugness in his tone, "Look at Bai Letian that I found, what do you think?"
"Director Kaige, this is indeed the young Bai Letian I depicted in my writing..."
Ms. Wang Huiling, who is over fifty years old, has a peaceful face and bright eyes. With a kind and gentle temperament, she gazes intently at the young man in the mirror, her eyes slightly unfocused.
After falling asleep, Gu Qing's newly grown long hair was draped over her back.
His jet-black hair, though naturally dark, was scattered messily across his forehead, with a few strands falling down and trembling gently with his light breathing, creating a serene and peaceful scene.
Wang Huiling remained silent for a long time.
This is even...
He was even more compatible with the young Bai Juyi she imagined in her writing.
Without experiencing the hardships and displacement of old age
Bai Juyi's poems are filled with love for life and expectations for the future, which is evident in his writings.
My personality must be open-minded, optimistic, and enterprising, with a vibrant energy naturally emanating from me.
"Seeing is believing."
Cao Huayi, standing beside him, nodded in agreement, his eyes fixed on Gu Qing in the mirror.
Someone who can become friends with Director Chen for many years must have a deep-seated artistic temperament.
"Director Chen,"
The makeup artist lowered her voice and whispered, "Do you think there's anything that needs improvement in Ms. Gu's makeup and styling?"
When she asked that question, she had already given herself a score of 99 out of 100 in her mind.
She put a lot of effort into this makeup look; it's clear, natural, and sophisticated, so it should pass muster.
Director Chen withdrew his gaze, frowned, and examined the object carefully.
His aesthetic sense was naturally on point; his gaze moved from Gu Qing's forehead to her brow bone, and he made his own judgments on each feature.
But the more he looked, the more his brows furrowed.
"This is casual wear, not a costume."
Director Chen's tone left no room for argument: "The makeup is still too heavy. On camera, facial features need to be clear, and makeup shouldn't overshadow them; it should be clean and fresh."
The makeup artist's smile froze for a moment.
"Le Tian is so handsome, why are you wearing such heavy makeup? It's a waste of his good looks."
Director Chen's criticism was uncompromising.
"besides,"
He pointed to the few stray strands of hair on Gu Qing's forehead and said, "Please gather up your hair. You have no facial defects, so why are you covering yourself up like this?"
His forehead was full and beautiful; it should be exposed, not covered by his hair.
"Yes, yes, Director Chen, we'll change it right away."
The makeup artist and stylist were both criticized and felt terrible, but they've gotten used to it.
Director Chen is known in the industry for his meticulous and fastidious aesthetic sense; he cannot tolerate even the slightest flaw.
It's common for makeup to take three or four days to set, and sometimes we can spend an entire afternoon working with the makeup team to perfect the shape of an eyebrow.
The makeup artist used cotton pads to remove all of Gu Qing's makeup, then applied a light layer of natural makeup to cover up any imperfections.
Director Chen and his two companions, standing nearby, didn't find it boring at all; they watched with great interest.
Another half hour passed.
"Director Chen, what do you think of this time?"
The makeup artist wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand and asked with concern.
Director Chen scrutinized Gu Qing's appearance for a while, his gaze shifting between her clothes and face. He then frowned and shook his head, saying, "Too plain."
Makeup artist: "...Are you here to cause trouble?"
I draw your eyebrows first and you say it's too heavy, then I draw them again and you say it's too light. Can I just poke them to death with my eyebrow pencil?!
The makeup artist cursed inwardly, but her expression showed genuine difficulty. "Director Chen, could you explain in a little more detail?"
"It lacks a finishing touch, making the overall impression too soft," Director Chen succinctly stated.
Director Chen's film aesthetics have two iconic advantages, which are widely praised by film critics and audiences.
The first is the use of light and shadow, and the second is the matching of colors, to showcase the freehand and blank space aesthetics of the East.
Take Gu Qing's light white robe as an example. Director Chen specifically emphasized this when he had the designers begin working on it.
The design should be embellished with ink bamboo, cloud patterns, and silver threads, aiming for elegance without being bland, and simplicity without being monotonous.
But now Director Chen is also in a dilemma.
He looked at Gu Qing in the mirror, and she was indeed pleasing to the eye, but he always felt that something was missing.
It lacks that "wow" feeling that makes your heart skip a beat when you first see it.
Her overall demeanor is too gentle and mild.
"Like a scholar who is free and unrestrained, he has too much of a scholarly air and lacks the noble air of an official and the unrestrained and romantic spirit of a young man."
Cao Huayi, who holds a bachelor's degree in literature and is also an investor, possesses considerable knowledge of classical Chinese. He added:
"In the script, Bai Letian has already passed the imperial examination twice and become a court official, a sixth-rank official. He became famous at a young age and could be said to have seen all the flowers of Chang'an in a single day."
"Yes, that's exactly what I meant. A traditional Chinese ink painting is missing just the last stroke."
Director Chen forced a smile, his enthusiasm low, feeling that his erudite and knowledgeable demeanor had been stolen.
He still preferred talking to Gu Qing.
Makeup artist: "..."
What are you babbling about? Can't you give me some practical advice?
If she were educated, would she be a makeup artist?
at this time,
Wang Huiling, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
Have you seen "The Last Emperor"?
"I've seen it."
The makeup artist was slightly taken aback, but her eyes immediately lit up: "Teacher Huiling, this is Mr. Zunlong's classic work. I watched it many times back then."
A glimmer of hope ignited in her heart; was Teacher Wang about to show her the way?
Zunlong's look in "The Last Emperor" is indeed textbook-worthy.
Want to exude elegance? It's simple, just learn from him!
"Do not."
Wang Huiling shook her head. "I'm referring to Teacher Daoming's version."
"Chen... Daoming's 'The Last Emperor'?"
The makeup artist repeated it somewhat blankly, her mind racing through her image database.
She has watched the Zunlong version of "The Last Emperor" countless times, and can recite the makeup and costumes of every scene by heart.
But she had never actually seen Chen Daoming's version of "The Last Emperor".
This version is relatively obscure and far less widely circulated than the Zunlong version.
but,
Speaking of male actors who possess impeccable manners and an innate air of nobility.
Zunlong and Chen Daoming are indeed recognized as outstanding representatives in the industry.
Both of them are objects of repeated study, analysis, and learning by countless makeup artists and stylists.
"Mr. Zunlong's nobility leans more towards aristocratic air. He is an actor who combines Chinese and Western aesthetics, with deep-set features and a three-dimensional bone structure."
Wang Huiling spoke slowly and clearly, without rushing or pacing.
"If you want to purely showcase Eastern characteristics, with a makeup style that is both gentle and reserved yet exudes the noble air of a 'royal prince,' I would recommend the version worn by actor Daoming in 'The Last Emperor.'"
"Teacher Huiling, please wait a moment while I take a look."
The makeup artist turned around and grabbed her phone, her fingers flying across the screen as she searched for stills from Chen Daoming's version of "The Last Emperor".
However, Director Chen remained silent, which was unusual, and completely handed over the decision-making power to Wang Huiling.
With Zunlong and Chen Daoming brought up, what else can he say?
in those days,
Director Chen was captivated by the unique charisma of Zun Long's "The Last Emperor" after watching it.
When preparing to film "Farewell My Concubine", Zunlong was the first choice for the original Cheng Dieyi.
Unfortunately, the two ultimately failed to reach an agreement due to various reasons.
During the stalemate,
Producer Xu Feng and others preferred the older brother.
Director Chan later met with his brother in Hong Kong and was deeply moved by his profound understanding of the character and his natural charisma.
This led to the iconic character "Cheng Dieyi" who later became a legend in film history.
The ins and outs of the heated rivalry between the older brother and Zunlong over roles in their early years are exactly like this.
The culprit, of course, is Director Chen, who 'falls in love with someone else' and disappears beautifully at the crucial moment.
As for Chen Daoming
As for Director Chen, there's not much to say.
This is a "top actor" in the eyes of many directors.
Her acting skills are impeccable, and her temperament is unique.
The two of them have collaborated frequently and have a close relationship.
Moreover, Director Chen also knows a piece of gossip that people in the industry often talk about:
A certain director in the same industry, who always wore sunglasses and liked to show off, was truly "obsessed" with Chen Daoming.
quickly,
After looking at the original photo, the makeup artist put down her phone and had already gotten an idea.
She may not understand poetry and songs, but in the field of makeup, she is a top-notch expert.
Given a clear style direction and reference sample, she can apply what she's learned to other situations.
Leaving aside Chen Daoming's physical features and demeanor.
Although the facial makeup in "The Last Emperor" was only done in a few strokes, it laid the foundation for his fixed makeup style as an "emperor specialist" thereafter.
The essence of those strokes lies in emphasizing the "narrowness" of the bone structure and eye shape, focusing on the modification of the eyebrows and eye shape.
The rest of the content should be simplified as much as possible to maximize the actor's own bone structure advantages.
The makeup artist picked up an eyebrow pencil, walked behind Gu Qing, and pondered for a moment while looking at her face in the mirror.
First, slightly thicken the eyebrows, not too thick or too thin, adding a touch of sharpness to reduce the handsome air.
after that,
Use a black eyebrow pencil to outline the rounded eye shape, drawing it into a phoenix shape. On the lower part of the eye socket, learn from Chen Daoming's Puyi, and lightly apply a light touch of rouge.
It can improve complexion and draw attention to the narrow eye shape.
After carefully drawing the eyebrows and the outer corners of the eyes...
There was no more makeup applied to the entire face; the makeup aimed for a natural and realistic skin texture.
"Director Chen, what do you think of this time?"
The makeup artist stepped back, gripped her eyebrow pencil, and looked at Director Chen.
If that old woman were to say to her again, "I don't think it'll work,"...
Then she'd have to give a sharp retort.
"I think it's OK!"
Who cares about whether a director is famous or not? If you have a good makeup skill, you'll never lack work.
Director Chen looked at the finished product in the mirror, and his tall body trembled slightly.
His lips moved, his Adam's apple bobbed, and a dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.
Cao Huayi was all too familiar with this kind of light; it was a sign that a literary youth was about to compose a poem!
"not good!"
Cao Huayi's eyelids twitched. "Quickly cover his mouth!"
Unfortunately, it was too late.
"Only when the flower is most subdued can one appreciate its true beauty; only when sorrow is abundant can jade remain flawless..."
Director Chen's recitation had already flowed from his lips, his tone rising and falling, his emotions full and rich, as he became lost in his own world.
Cao Huayi's eye twitched.
Wang Huiling shook her head and chuckled.
The makeup artist stood there, completely bewildered, not understanding what had gotten into Director Chen this time.
"From now on, this will be the makeup and styling standard!"
Director Chen made the final decision.
After several rounds of makeup removal and application, with a constant buzzing in his ears, Gu Qingyuan wasn't as exhausted as Da Tiantian to the point of falling into a deep sleep.
But after sitting for so long, he was getting a little stiff. Just as Director Chen couldn't help but recite poetry again, he finally opened his eyes.
"Is your makeup done? I want to move around a bit; I'm feeling a little uncomfortable from sitting for so long."
Gu Qing raised her hand and rubbed the back of her neck, her voice slightly hoarse from just waking up.
Subsequently,
He subconsciously glanced at himself in the mirror; he saw nothing special, just like always, and then looked away.
"Lotte, come here, let me introduce you."
Upon seeing that Gu had regained consciousness, Director Chen immediately perked up, stepped forward, and gestured to the two people beside him.
"This is Ms. Huiling, the screenwriter of our 'Legend of the Demon Cat,' and this is Mr. Cao Huayi, the chairman of Xinli Media."
"Teacher Huiling, Mr. Cao."
Gu Qing stood up, stretched his limbs, turned around to face the two people, and greeted them respectively.
Wang Huiling is dignified and kind, like a typical intellectual old lady.
By the time of Cao Huayi, the two were still connected in some way.
The investor behind the 2012 TV series "Capital Love Story" starring Chen Sicheng and Tong Liya was Cao Huayi.
The two sides remain partners to this day and have a very close personal relationship.
Tong Liya's smooth entry into the cast of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" was not simply due to her image matching.
In the entertainment industry,
The phrase "image fit" is the most flimsy and unreliable excuse.
What truly secured her place in the production crew was the financial backing she had.
Tong Liya herself owns a portion of the shares in Yitongxingcheng Company and holds the revenue sharing rights for well-known IPs such as the "Detective Chinatown" series and "Capital Love Story".
Her identity has long transcended the realm of a mere entertainer; she is a true businesswoman.
Da Mimi worked hard for three years, toiling away like a slave, all to fulfill the 300 million yuan bet with Jiahang.
Tong Liya made a cameo appearance as Ah Xiang.
afterwards,
The revenue sharing from "Detective Chinatown" and the subsequent web series IP rights directly and easily earned Yang Mi's desired small goal.
Everyone has some assets, right?
To think that you can land a role in a great director's movie just because you have a pretty face is the most ridiculous fantasy in the entertainment industry.
in addition,
Cao Huayi's Xinli Media has an even greater influence in the industry than Zhengwu Sunshine.
A series of box office hits and critically acclaimed films and television series that followed all bore the mark of being produced by Xinli Media.
From the period drama "Our Parents' Love" to the phenomenal hit "The World".
"Joy of Life" adapted from an IP
Both of Jia Ling's box office hits, "Hi, Mom" and "Hot Hot", were produced by Xinli Media.
This company's status in the industry can be described as that of a behemoth.
"Mr. Gu Qing, this is my business card. If you need investment for any projects in the future, feel free to call me anytime. Our company has some influence in the industry."
Cao Huayi took out an elegant business card and quipped, "Of course, it's best if this call never goes through."
"Mr. Cao, you flatter me. I will definitely contact you if needed."
Gu Qing handed the business card to her assistant.
He didn't know which works Xinli Media would invest in in the future.
Even if you know,
Gu Qing wouldn't experience much emotional fluctuation.
As Cao Huayi said,
Now Gu Qing doesn't need to do anything; resources and projects will come to him on their own.
Faced with the biggest money tree in the entire entertainment industry, no one would want to miss out on a share of the profits.
Cao Huayi came to visit the set in person today, and took the initiative to come to Gu Qing's rest room, which naturally meant he had his own plans.
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...(End of this chapter)