Ningshan Film and Television City, Ming and Qing Dynasty antique street.
The gentle wind blew the willows, and the fragrance of the flowers was intoxicating. It was the spring season of the Southern Kingdom.
On the ancient long street, a bluestone path stretched out in a straight line. In front of a magnificent mansion, there was a flagpole about twenty feet tall erected on both sides of the stone altar, with a green flag fluttering at the top of the flagpole.
On the flag on the right, a majestic lion was embroidered with yellow silk thread. The flag fluttered in the wind, making the lion look even more lively. On the flag on the left, four black words were embroidered with "Fu Wei Escort Agency". The silver hook and iron stroke were extraordinarily vigorous!
On the red lacquer gate of the mansion, the copper nails the size of a teacup were shining. On the plaque on the top of the gate, four golden words "Fu Wei Escort Agency" were written, and two small words "Head Office" were written horizontally below.
There were two rows of benches at the entrance, on which sat eight well-dressed men, each with a straight back, showing a heroic spirit. (Note 1)
Suddenly, the sound of hooves could be heard as five knights filed out from the side door of the escort agency. Among them, the young knight was dressed in a brocade robe with a longsword hanging from his waist. His handsome face had a faint smile on it.
More than ten meters away from the knights, two 4K digital cameras worth millions of yuan were aimed at them from different positions, capturing the real-time images.
Further away, there were all the nervous and busy staff members of the production crew.
As the protagonist of today's shooting, Zhao Haichao, who was riding a white horse, had a really complicated mood.
He had fantasized, longed, and looked forward to it thousands of times, but when the moment really came, he found that he was not as excited and excited as he had imagined, and even frightened.
Perhaps it was because he had been lost, disappointed, and sad countless times!
Zhao Haichao was a graduate of the performance department of Beijing Film Academy in 2015. It had been four or five years since he entered the film and television industry, and he was no longer a newcomer. However, he had shot several films and TV series, but he had never become popular, so his situation could be said to be quite embarrassing.
Zhao Haichao's appearance was actually very good. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to defeat hundreds of competitors and be admitted to the acting department of Beijing Film Academy with a high score. However, his luck was not good. The roles he played were all small supporting roles, and several of his plays were also very bad. He did not accumulate much popularity for several years.
His career didn't improve, but his youth flowed away like water. At the end of last year, Zhao Haichao took out all his savings and borrowed a lot of money from his relatives and friends to negotiate with the management company to terminate his contract.
The management company that received the compensation did not make things difficult for him. They parted on good terms, so it was not a big deal.
The signboard of Beijing Film was very loud, but how many students who graduated every year could make a name for themselves?
The competition in this industry was too fierce. There were waves after waves of newcomers entering the industry. If one wanted to make a name for himself, it was impossible to rely on academic qualifications. One had to know how to hype up, have support from others, and be willing to put in the effort … Even then, one might not be able to become famous.
Zhao Haichao's family could barely be considered well-off. It was not easy for them to provide for Nian Jingying, and there was nothing else they could do. They did not have any connections that they could use.
He never counted on his family. He thought that with his own hard work and talent, he would be able to make a name for himself.
However, the cruel reality made the once naive youth mature quickly. It was only because of the persistence and stubbornness in his heart that he did not completely abandon his bottom line.
Two months ago, when Zhao Haichao submitted his resume to Chenfei Media's mailbox, he did not expect to get a chance at all. Because the movie "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" attracted too much attention. For an unknown actor like him, submitting his resume was no different from buying a lottery ticket.
At that time, Zhao Haichao had already thought about it. If he couldn't find any opportunity in Beijing, he would accept the invitation of a senior and go to the deep sea in the south to shoot a web drama. Although it was a small role, he could at least earn tens of thousands of yuan.
What Zhao Haichao did not even dream about was that only two days after he submitted his resume, he received a call from Chenfei Media asking him to go for an interview!
When he first received the call, Zhao Haichao thought that someone was playing a prank on him or that he had met a scammer.
Then what happened next was just like a dream to him. The interview was successful. There were no tricks or unspoken rules. The salary in the contract was not high, but it was fair and reasonable. The role that he was given was an important male supporting role!
Thinking back to the news that he had passed the interview for "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer", his classmates and friends all thought he was joking. Some even mocked him. Zhao Haichao's smile became brighter and brighter.
"Ka!"
A loud voice pulled his attention back, causing his body to involuntarily tremble.
"I passed!"
Zhao Haichao immediately let out a Big sigh of relief. He quickly pulled the reins to stop the horse and got off cleanly.
He learned how to ride a horse when he was shooting a historical film more than a year ago. He suffered a lot and put in some hard work. Although he was not as good as those real riders, he had mastered a skill.
At that time, Zhao Haichao thought that it was good to have more skills. He could not be the main character and could not enjoy the treatment of being flattered behind people's backs. If he knew how to ride a horse, he might have more opportunities to show his face.
Opportunity came in handy now. In fact, during the interview, he was asked if he knew how to ride a horse. Zhao Haichao thought that this should be one of his points.
"Well done …"
Director Chen Guozhi stood up from his chair and said to Zhao Haichao, "Get ready for the next scene!"
"The next scene is the real test …"
This sentence was said by Lu Chen to Zhao Haichao. He had been following Chen Guozhi all the time.
Chen Guozhi would only direct the first part of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, Sword of Mount Hua. Lu Chen decided to direct the next two parts by himself. He knew that he was not good at directing, so he invited Chen Guozhi to come over and learn from him.
Chen Guozhi was very good at directing, and he was willing to give advice. Although it had not been long since the shooting started, Lu Chen had already learned a lot. Once this movie was completed, he would have the foundation to direct it independently.
Lu Chen was also very satisfied with Zhao Haichao's performance. He was the one who chose Zhao Haichao to play the role of Lin Pingzhi. It turned out that his judgment was right.
This was a piece of unpolished jade. With a little bit of thinking, it would shine!
Lu Chen was also looking forward to his performance in the next fight scene.
"Director Chen, Director Lu, I will try my best!"
Zhao Haichao nodded. He was pleasantly surprised.
In the past, it was not easy for him to meet a famous director like Chen Guozhi. He could not even talk to a big shot like Lu Chen. Compared to now, it was like heaven and earth!
It was as if he could see a beautiful new world opening up to him.
His life would be different from now on!
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