Chapter 14 Daily Shooting
Just after finishing the call with Dong Xuan, a few minutes later, Gu Wei, who was waiting in the hotel lobby, saw several cars driving directly to the door. As soon as the cars stopped, he heard Feng Xiaogang's voice coming from the car.

Then Gu Wei saw Feng Xiaogang getting out of the car, followed by Xu Fan and Zhang Guoli.

Gu Wei turned around and saw several staff members getting out of another car. They chatted for a few words at the hotel entrance. Gu Wei then arranged for the crew members to help with the luggage, and then they entered the hotel.

The Qin Palace in Hengdian.

Gu Wei and others came to the square at the entrance. Feng Xiaogang looked at the Qin Palace and said with emotion: "I first came to Hengdian in 97. At that time, this place had just been completed. After four years, this is my second time here."

"Let's go in and take a look. We've been in Hengdian for about a month, but we haven't been inside yet," said Gu Wei next to him.

The Hengdian Qin Palace is a palace built with Qin Shihuang as the main theme. As soon as you enter the door, you can appreciate the exquisiteness and magnificence of ancient royal architecture. You can also visit historical and cultural relics such as the Terracotta Warriors.

Several people entered the Qin Palace. Along the way, they could see other crew members filming. Apart from the crew members, there were not many tourists. August was not a peak tourist season, so Gu Wei asked Qin Hao to act as a tool man, responsible for explaining to the group along the way.

Walking in the Qin Palace and looking at the hall in front of him, Gu Wei had a familiar feeling. He suddenly remembered the report he saw in the media two days ago. Director Zhang’s new movie "Hero" will also be filmed in the Qin Palace before the end of the year. I wonder if I can meet him then.

In the afternoon, Gu Wei took Feng Xiaogang and others to visit the Qin Palace, Ming and Qing Palaces, Yuanmingyuan and other palace complexes in Hengdian. They did not go to other places. Although Hengdian is not big at this stage, half a day is not enough if you want to see it all.

In the evening, Gu Wei had dinner with the main creative staff of the crew and Feng Xiaogang and others in a private room of the hotel. After a few glasses of wine, Director Feng couldn't control himself.

He pulled Gu Wei aside to complain about things in the circle, and then teased other directors. During the time, Xu Fan winked at Feng Xiaogang wildly, but Feng Xiaogang pretended not to see it.

This made it difficult for the other people at the table. Gu Wei was a big director and could say a few words, but when the others heard this, no one dared to respond and they just kept smiling the whole time.

Seeing this situation, Gu Wei asked them to go back and rest first. He ate for a while with Feng Xiaogang, Xu Fan and Zhang Guoli before returning to the room.

As soon as he arrived at the room, Gu Wei heard a knock on the door. When he opened the door, he saw Dong Xuan standing outside. Her little face was rosy and she looked very cute.

When they entered the room, Dong Xuan smelled alcohol on Gu Wei. Fearing that he had drunk too much, she poured him a cup of hot water and went to the bathroom to get a wet towel to put on his face.

"I'm fine. Director Feng was probably a little drunk," Gu Wei said to her.

Just as Dong Xuan was about to speak, she heard Gu Wei's cell phone ringing.

He picked up the phone and saw that it was Xu Fan calling. As soon as the call was connected, Gu Wei vaguely heard Xu Fan complaining about Feng Xiaogang on the other end of the line.

"Hello, Sister Fan, is Director Feng okay?" asked Gu Wei, who was lying on the sofa.

The two chatted for more than ten minutes before ending the phone call. Gu Wei rubbed his forehead and just stood up from the sofa, he saw Dong Xuan bringing a bowl of soup and placing it in front of him.

"When you called just now, I asked the hotel to make some hangover soup. You should drink some to sober you up," Dong Xuan said sweetly.

During their time on the set, the two of them showed no signs of anything unusual other than normal communication.

Firstly, there are many people in the crew and they all have many opinions. If there is any disturbance, all kinds of news will spread quickly.

Secondly, Gu Wei hasn't figured out how to treat her. After entering this circle, he now only wants to pursue his career. As for matters between men and women, he will just let nature take its course.

After drinking the sobering soup, looking at Dong Xuan sitting on the sofa next to him, Gu Wei asked her to go back to her room to rest. Then he took a shower and fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, after washing up, Gu Wei went straight to the crew. Before leaving, he called Xu Fan and learned that Feng Xiaogang had not woken up yet, so he did not disturb them.

"Director Feng Xiaogang visits the crew of "Time and Space Lovers"."

"Director Feng Xiaogang and others visited the set in Hengdian. Director Gu Wei gave them a warm reception and they toured the Qin Palace together."

"Director Gu Wei and the main creative staff of the crew had dinner with Director Feng Xiaogang at the hotel."

Gu Wei, who had just arrived at the crew, took a look at his phone and found that the news media were reporting widely on the news that Feng Xiaogang was coming to visit the crew, and also included photos of the group touring the Qin Palace and having dinner at the hotel.

At around ten o'clock in the morning, Gu Wei was filming on the set. When he turned around, he saw Feng Xiaogang bringing Xu Fan and Zhang Guoli into the crew. The accompanying staff also brought snacks and drinks.

He asked the crew's assistant to take the things and distribute them to the crew members during the break, so that everyone had one. Then Gu Wei took Feng Xiaogang and others on a tour of the crew.

Seeing that there was no one else around, Feng Xiaogang said, "Director Gu, I drank a few more glasses last night and lost control. Director Gu, just pretend you didn't hear anything."

Gu Wei was also very considerate and just pretended that what happened last night had never happened, but he couldn't control other people.

After chatting for half an hour, Feng Xiaogang, Xu Fan and others left the crew. "Big Shot" is expected to be released at the end of the year, and he needs to be in charge of the post-production and publicity and promotion, so he did not stay in Hengdian for long.

Watching Feng Xiaogang leave the Beijing Film Academy, Gu Wei began to understand why he was later called "Feng the Cannon". He also secretly warned himself not to speak carelessly in the future.

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Feng Xiaogang's visit to the set was just a small episode in the filming, and the crew returned to their normal filming rhythm in the following time.

On September 9, Gu Wei personally went to Yiwu Airport to pick up Chen Baoguo and his crew. The young actors in the crew were the happiest about Chen Baoguo's arrival. He was a veteran actor with good acting skills and a low profile. He could get along well with the young people in the crew. Every day when he had a scene, the others would gather around to watch it like they were in class.

"Cut it, Mr. Chen, you've worked hard, this one is great," Gu Wei, who had just finished filming this, was also a little moved when he saw Chen Baoguo immersed in the role in front of the camera. Looking up, he saw that the eyes of other actors in the crew were also a little red.

"When will I be able to have acting skills like Teacher Chen?" Qin Hao next to him blurted out.

"You? Maybe another twenty years," Gu Wei said casually after looking at him.

There are many classic lines in the movie "Time and Space Lovers", such as:

“Every day of our lives, we travel through time and space together. All we can do is try our best to savor the process.”

"The only thing we can do is to cherish this extraordinary journey."

"Our time is engraved on the ring. It is up to you to prosper or destroy."

The role of the father in the play was played very well by Chen Baoguo. The father's calmness after learning that he had cancer, his love and regret for his son were all perfectly portrayed.

As the filming of the movie progressed, except for the male and female protagonists, other actors also finished filming one after another.

"Congratulations to Haibo for finishing the film."

"Congratulations to Ren Quan for finishing the film."

"Congratulations to Yuanyuan for finishing the filming."

"Congratulations to Dong Xuan for finishing the filming."

Every artist who finished filming was reluctant to leave, especially Gao Yuanyuan, who shed tears. Before leaving, she said that this was the happiest crew with the best atmosphere she had ever been in, everyone was very nice to her, and they were happy together, learning together, and growing a lot.

Except for the male and female protagonists who stayed until the end, Gu Wei arranged a "wrapping banquet" for the others who had finished filming before they left. There were not many people, only a few main creative people from the crew. After all, the scenes were finished, and there was no need for others to wait until the end in the crew. Gu Wei also used this method to ensure that everyone would have no regrets.

In late September, Gu Wei, who was filming on the set, received a call from the company. "Tuya's Wedding" was shortlisted for the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival. The person in charge of the film festival called the company and sent an invitation letter to inform the company of the opening ceremony time and invite the film's main creative staff to attend the opening ceremony red carpet.

The 01 Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Awards have not yet been separated in China and have a very high status in the country. Major directors and well-known actors also recognize them. Unlike after 05, the credibility of the film festival has been declining. The fact that "Tuya's Wedding" was shortlisted also represents the recognition of Gu Wei by domestic filmmakers and the jury.

"Tuya's Wedding" won the Golden Bear Award at this year's Berlin Film Festival and has received international recognition. I hope the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival will not be ungrateful, Gu Wei, who was sitting in the crew, thought to himself.

The shooting progress is pretty good. Gu Wei estimates that it will take less than two and a half months. If everything goes well, it should be wrapped up in early October. Combined with post-production and publicity and promotion, it will be released during the Spring Festival at the latest.

Good days are always short-lived. After half an hour of filming, Chen Baoguo also welcomed the completion of his role in the crew.

"Click, passed."

"Congratulations to Teacher Chen on finishing the filming," shouted Gu Wei, holding a loudspeaker in his hand.

According to the wrap-up process, the crew members immediately handed over a bouquet of flowers, and other crew members also received standard equipment upon wrapping up.

"Director Gu, I'll go back to the capital directly. I'll contact you when the movie is released and needs promotion."

Despite Gu Wei's retention, Chen Baoguo did not stay in the crew for long. He returned to the capital on the same day after finishing his role. It seemed that he had things to deal with from other crews. Among the main creative staff of the crew, only Teacher Chen's wrap-up party was not held. Gu Wei felt a little regretful.

"Are you two going to fall in love with each other, Senior Danchen?"

During the crew's break, Gu Wei joked with Yan Danchen and Qin Hao.

"That definitely won't happen," Yan Danchen replied immediately.

Qin Hao was a little shy and seemed to be fascinated, but Gu Wei remembered that he liked girls older than him.

"Director, don't you like Senior Sister Danchen like this?" Seeing the smile on Gu Wei's lips, Qin Hao immediately asked back.

Hearing this, Gu Wei decisively chose to shut up and looked up at Yan Danchen, who was a little blushing.

Amidst the excitement and fun, the movie has reached its final stage. After two months of filming, the movie is about to be wrapped.

In his spare time, Gu Wei also paid attention to the box office data of movies released at home and abroad.

"Shaolin Soccer" was released in Hong Kong in July and took in 4200 million at the box office. As a film that used many mainland actors and most of the scenes were shot in the mainland, and the film itself tells a story about the mainland, it was not released in China. The thoughts of the relevant departments are really puzzling.

"Perfect Lover" starring Zhang Jiahui created the "lowest single-day box office" in the history of Hong Kong films. The box office on the first day was only 2000 yuan, which can be regarded as a reverse fame.

As for the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and other movies released overseas, there is no need to mention them, they are all box office monsters, and the gap is still very large at this stage.

(End of this chapter)