Chapter 121 Kissing Scene
Back to the crew of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", another opening ceremony was held. The number of reporters present this time far exceeded the grand occasion of "Love Apartment". After all, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" invested 400 million yuan, which is the largest investment in the TV drama industry in the past five years.

No one dares to underestimate it. Not only netizens are looking forward to it, but the media are also paying close attention to it.

As the male and female protagonists, Cheng Cheng and Yan Gouer were naturally the focus of media attention.

"Director Cheng, you invested 400 million yuan in this drama. Do you think you can recoup the cost? And how long will it take for this drama to be released?"

Cheng Cheng asked, "Wait, what did you say last?"

The reporter was stunned: "Ah? Is it the sentence 'Do you think you can recover your costs'?"

Cheng Cheng said: "Yes! That's it!"

"What's wrong with this?" the reporter asked expectantly.

Cheng Cheng said: "This sentence is of no use at all."

Reporter: “Uh…”

Cheng Cheng: "I never consider the cost when I'm filming. What is cost? That's something only businessmen consider. When I'm filming, I only consider how much budget I need to achieve the effect I want to present. 100 million, 400 million, or 1 billion, there is no difference in my eyes. It's just a quantitative expression of the amount of resources. Serving the audience well is what I care about most."

The reporter wanted to ask more questions, but Cheng Cheng suddenly looked him up and down and asked:

"Wait, you also attended the opening ceremony of "Love Apartment" last time, right?"

The reporter nodded: "Ah, yes, that's right."

Cheng Cheng took a step forward and said, "You came empty-handed both times. Didn't you bring anything with you?"

The reporter stepped back and stammered, "Ah? We're here to interview, do we need to bring anything?"

Cheng Cheng said to the producer next to him, "Next time, if these reporters don't bring anything, don't let them in. They want to take advantage of my traffic every day, but they don't even bring anything. They studied journalism, but they don't have any social skills at all."

The reporter was ashamed. Although we came to take pictures of you for the sake of traffic, you can't just say it directly. Where would we put our face?

Forget it, he thought, although there is no such rule in the industry, I should still go back and apply to my leader. After all, this lunatic really has a lot of traffic!

"But~", Cheng Cheng looked at him with a smile and said, "Forget about not bringing anything this time, just edit what I said just now."

The reporter was speechless: You are speaking so righteously, it turns out you are speaking to the audience!
On the other side, Yan Gou'er was also being interviewed. Compared to Cheng Cheng, she was much more normal.

Reporter: "Teacher Yan Gou'er, this is your first time playing a role in a period costume drama. How did you prepare for this role and how did you cope with the expectations of your fans?"

Yan Gou'er was wearing Zhao Ling'er's clothes and was as beautiful as a fairy. She said:

"In fact, I was taught the acting skills of ancient costume roles in school, which gave me a certain understanding and foundation of ancient costume dramas. During the one-month preparation, I also studied the script in depth with Director Cheng and found a performance method that fits Zhao Linger."

The reporter continued to ask: "It seems that it has been less than a year since your debut? Many people in the circle envy your good resources. The cost of "Xianxia Qixia Zhuan" exceeded 4 million. What do you think?"

Yan Gou'er replied coldly:
"I don't deny that I have good resources. Indeed, I have received good opportunities from Director Cheng Cheng, but I don't think anyone can be in my position."

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Reporter: "You are working with Director Cheng Cheng again. How do you feel about that?"

Li Yang: "Happy, just happy!"

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Lin Jia, Meng Xi, Ma Lou and Lai Yiwei were also interviewed.

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Reporter: "Mr. Meng Xi, what kind of role did you play in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy"? Do you think your role will be liked by the audience after the TV series is broadcast?"

Meng Xi: "Of course! I play a very important role in "The Legend of Sword and Fairy". Since the director does not allow me to reveal it, I can only say one thing. I will have a lot of scenes! So I hope everyone will support me and support this TV series!"

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Reporter: "Teacher Lin Jia, it is rumored that there were some conflicts between you and Wen Lian? Now that you are acting in the same TV series, how do you view your relationship with each other? Will the interaction in the play be affected by the previous rumors?"

Lin Jia: "We are both professional actors and we understand that mutual respect and understanding are very important in the entertainment industry. As for us acting in the same TV series, I think this is a good opportunity for us to learn from each other and make progress together in acting. I hope everyone will like my performance in the series."

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Reporter: "Teacher Ma Lou, we have recently noticed a voice on the Internet saying that you got this opportunity through some non-traditional channels. I would like to ask, what do you think of these claims?"

Ma Lou: “What is a non-traditional approach?”

Reporter: "Well, some netizens speculated that you may not have gone through the regular interview process, but got the role through some kind of relationship or... through someone else."

Ma Lou: "There is absolutely no such thing. I can tell you responsibly that I went through a formal interview and selection process and finally got this role after going through layers of screening. Director Cheng Cheng is very impressed with my acting skills!"

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After the interview, the red cloth was lifted, incense was burned, and the group photo for the opening ceremony began.

But then something dramatic happened, and these four guys, Lin Jia, Meng Xi, Ma Lou and Lai Yiwei, actually started fighting for a position.

They didn't dare to grab Cheng Cheng's C position, and they didn't care about anyone else. Even Li Yang was squeezed out of the center position.

Li Yang: Am I, a second-tier player, worthless?
Fortunately, Yan Gou'er had determined her position next to Cheng Cheng from the beginning and was not snatched away. However, at the last moment before pressing the shutter, Lin Jia suddenly took a step to the left and blocked part of Yan Gou'er's body.

Meng Xi, who was sitting on Cheng Cheng's left, leaned close to Cheng Cheng during the countdown and made a sweet face.

After the photo shoot, Lin Jia, Meng Xi, Ma Lou and Lai Yiwei all showed smug smiles. Meng Xi even looked at the photo and smiled triumphantly when he saw himself and Cheng Cheng snuggling together.

Yan Gou'er frowned secretly, looking a little unhappy.

Li Yang was even angrier.

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"First scene, first shot, first take, start!"

The filming of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" officially began. There were also four young directors sitting in front of the monitor. They were also members of the Myth Director Support Program and were called "Big One, Big Two, Big Three and Big Four" by Cheng Cheng.

Four people, eight eyes were staring at Cheng Cheng's performance on the monitor.

This section depicts Li Xiaoyao's story in the Novice Village. At this time, he is not yet a great hero, but just a waiter in a country inn.

The story begins when the followers of the Moon Worship Cult come to stay at the inn.
After performing a segment, Cheng Cheng called out "Cut" himself, then walked to the monitor and watched the playback. He nodded repeatedly:

Said: "It's over, get ready for the next one."

"Yes!"

The staff on the scene immediately took action, and the actors for the next show also began to prepare to go on stage.

The shooting speed was very fast, and nearly twenty scenes were filmed in just a few hours. Although this speed was quite fast in the entire entertainment industry, Cheng Cheng was still a little dissatisfied.

Due to the limitations of the times, many of the performance forms, martial arts movements, plot dialogues, and special effects designs of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" are outdated. In order to adapt to the times, they can only be re-adapted, and some plots even need to be started over again.

To take the simplest example, although "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" claims to be a fairy tale drama, whether it is the world view or the character's fighting power, it looks like a martial arts drama and is better than a fairy tale drama. In the early days, Li Xiaoyao couldn't even beat Guo Jing.

This is also the reason why Cheng Cheng spent 400 million yuan and hired the country's top special effects team, because he wanted to redesign the world view and the character's combat power.

The way of traveling changed from walking to flying with a sword; the way of fighting changed from close combat to fighting with magic; the Nanzhao Kingdom changed from a remote small country of ethnic minorities to a mysterious and ancient country in the vast world;

At this time, the shooting memory in the gift package is no longer used, so his shooting speed becomes slower.

Fortunately, Cheng Cheng's experience from "All or Nothing" and "A Little Thing Called First Love" can support him in completing this adaptation.

In addition, he has the memory of the "Zhong Zi" gift package. Although he does not plan to shoot "Zhong Zi", the costumes, props, world view, special effects, and action design in it can be used as a reference, or even used directly.

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When the filming of "Love Apartment" and "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" was in full swing, the news that the two TV series were starting to shoot at the same time also broke out on the Internet.

"This fan is happy!"

"Cheng Cheng + Yan Gou'er + Wen Lian + Li Yang, as well as this production team, I am looking forward to it!"

"Who hasn't ordered yet?"

At the same time, a clip of the "Chinese Paladin" crew being interviewed at the opening ceremony was also leaked.

Terms such as #Cheng Cheng: I never consider the cost when filming#, #Yan Gou'er admits that he has good resources#, #Meng Xi: I have a lot of roles#, #Studied journalism#, #Cheng Cheng asked reporters for gifts# quickly became hot searches on Weibo.

"Get out of the way! Everyone, get out of the way! Brother Frog is starting to show off!"

“Cheng Cheng: One hundred million, four hundred million, one billion, there is no difference in my eyes.

Me: One dollar, four dollars, or ten dollars makes no difference to me. "

"Cheng·Don't care about the cost·Cheng"

"No, there is still some difference between one dollar and ten dollars for me. One dollar can't even buy a bottle of mineral water, but ten dollars can solve my meal. Woo woo woo, I am so pitiful."

"It was so funny. Cheng Cheng even asked the reporter if it would be edited in. He really wanted to be on the trending search!!!"

"This is the first time I've seen someone ask a reporter for a gift. Cheng Cheng is truly unique in the Chinese entertainment industry."

"Although Cheng Cheng is a bit pretentious, what he said is true and sincere. How many directors can not consider the cost these days? Cheng Cheng is really very, very good! As a viewer, you must support him! Let other directors in the domestic entertainment industry see what a role model is."

"Cheng Cheng: It's all thanks to my peers."

“Name the director of a certain money laundering movie.”

"In the crude and shoddy domestic entertainment industry, Cheng Cheng is a breath of fresh air!" "My Yan Baoer is so domineering! 'I don't think anyone can be in my position' Ahhhh! This sentence really kills me!"

“I don’t think anyone can be in my position.

No one can be in my position√"

"Honey, be more confident! You are unique! Apart from you, no one else in the entire domestic entertainment industry can take on the role of Xiao Shui!"

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"Are the lights ready?"

“Are you ready for photography?”

"Scene 27, first shot, first take, begin!"

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The next morning, this scene was the highlight of Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Linger's love with a kiss.

This is quite crucial in the first half of the plot of "The Legend of Sword and Fairy".

Whether it can become a famous scene depends on this part.

But it is not so easy to perform this part well.

First of all, there is the character of Li Xiaoyao. Although he looks dissolute, speaks frivolously, and likes to tease girls, he is actually a pure little virgin who is very loyal to love.

Therefore, when performing this scene, Cheng Cheng needs to be extremely delicate.

He had to express his longing for Zhao Linger, as well as the nervousness and helplessness of a young man, as well as the sense of pride when he succeeded in doing something bad, but this sense of pride could not be portrayed too vulgarly.

It was even more difficult for Zhao Linger, because she didn't know anything about sex, so even when kissing, she had to act innocent and without any lust.

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At this time, the green light was on in the closet.

Yan Gou'er scratched Cheng Cheng's Adam's apple, causing ripples in Cheng Cheng's heart:
"This is called teasing? What will happen then?"

She touched her neck again and tilted her head in confusion, as if wondering why she didn't have it.

Cheng Cheng narrowed his eyes at her: "I just do bad things!"

Then, Cheng Cheng slowly moved closer, feeling nervous and expectant, as if hoping that Yan Gou'er would not dodge away.

Finally, his lips fell on Yan Gou'er's collagen-filled cheek, and his heart felt sweet as if he had eaten a honey bear.

Then, he stepped back, savored the touch, and threatened:

"How is it? Are you scared?"

"Is this a bad thing?" Yan Gou'er touched his face and said cutely, "I can do it too!"

As she said that, she pouted her lips and kissed Cheng Cheng on the face. Cheng Cheng raised the place that was kissed and was a little stunned.

Yan Gou'er asked with a smile: "How is it? Are you afraid?"

"Cut!", the freshman called for a stop.

Cheng Cheng came out of his acting state, tilted his head and asked, "What's wrong?"

Da Yi swallowed his saliva and said, "Director Cheng, how about you come over and take a look yourself?"

Cheng Cheng approached, and Da Yi made way for him, asking for Cheng Cheng's opinion, fearing that he had made a mistake:

"Director Cheng, I feel Yan Gou'er didn't perform well enough here. Zhao Ling'er should be a blank slate, but Yan Gou'er's eyes aren't innocent enough, so I called a cut."

Cheng Cheng watched the replay just now, nodded, and continued:

"You're right, one more."

The freshmen breathed a sigh of relief as if they had survived a disaster, while the sophomores, juniors and seniors looked at him with envy. It was not easy to be able to call cut when Director Cheng was acting and to gain his approval. It required courage and skills, and the rewards were definitely not low.

At least Director Cheng’s evaluation of Da Yi is definitely higher than theirs.

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"Scene 27, first shot, second take, begin!"

Cheng Cheng came closer and kissed Yan Gou'er on the cheek: "How is it? Are you scared?"

"Is this a bad thing?" Yan Gou'er touched his face and said, "I can do it too!"

As she spoke, she pouted her lips and kissed Cheng Cheng on the face: "How is it? Are you afraid?"

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"Card!"

Dayi yelled "Cut" again. He looked up from the monitor and said, "Director Cheng, try again. Yan Gou'er's eyes are still not right."

Cheng Cheng comforted Yan Gou'er: "It's okay, don't worry, take your time."

Yan Gou'er nodded silently.

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"Scene 27, first shot, third line, begin!"

Yan Gou'er: "I can do it too!"

Yan Gou'er: "How is it? Are you afraid?"

"Card!"

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"Scene 27, first shot, sixth line, begin!"

"Card!"

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After doing six NGs in a row, Cheng Cheng touched his cheek which was almost numb from being kissed, and looked into Yan Gou'er's eyes, somewhat doubting whether this girl did it on purpose.

Yan Gou'er felt a little guilty when he looked at her, and her eyes avoided him unconsciously.

Cheng Cheng coughed lightly, breaking the delicate atmosphere, and discussed:
"How about one last one?"

Yan Gou'er said with an innocent tone but a hint of provocation, "But Director Cheng, I'm not sure I can pass it with just one take~"

Cheng Cheng was sure: This girl is definitely a pink-cut black!
He is an old actor, but Yan Gou'er has never had to do more than five NGs under his direction.

Still not sure you can pass with just one?

Think he's stupid?
Cheng Cheng said helplessly: "Then let's shoot the last three and choose the best one among the three. If the effect is not good, then there is really nothing we can do. We can't waste everyone's time."

After hearing this, Yan Gou'er felt as sweet as honey. She knew that Director Cheng must have guessed her little thoughts, but he still indulged her so much, just deliberately letting her take advantage. How could she say that Director Cheng had no good feelings for her at all?
Article 7, card!
Article 8, stuck!
Article 9. Yan Gouer finally gave a perfect acting performance and passed.

Cheng Cheng: Wow, I passed it just at the last line, it was just right~
Yan Gou'er still felt a little unsatisfied. She knew that Director Cheng and Sister Wen Lian would have a mouth-to-mouth kissing scene later. What was this like? If she didn't kiss a few more times now, she would be jealous later.

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In the next few days, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" will be filmed as usual.

Over at Love Apartment, Beret and Xiaoyi, Xiaoer, Xiaosan and Xiaosi would call Cheng Cheng from time to time, so the progress was not too slow.

The issue of "Love Apartment" and "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" starting filming at the same time gradually subsided.

Nothing can stay hot for a lifetime, especially in the entertainment industry, where there are news and gossips every day.

A big melon broke out yesterday. A young actress born in the 00s was investigated for tax evasion. Many of her dramas to be broadcast were aborted, and her name was urgently deleted from many commercial performances and activities.

For a time, the entire entertainment industry was shaken. Many people did not understand. She was still so young and would have countless opportunities to make money in the future. Why would she ruin her future for short-term gains?
Now that I’ve been caught for tax evasion, I’ll never have the chance to make 208W again!
However, all this has nothing to do with Cheng Cheng.

The heat has dissipated.

The news is gone.

Every day he spends his days on the set, taking breaks, filming scenes, and earning points. He is very comfortable.

However, not long after the peaceful days began, Meng Xi, one of the four big backers, gave him a big job!
She took screenshots of the start-up photos and started hyping up the scandal between her and Cheng Cheng on the Internet.

Hype up scandals is a very common tactic in the entertainment industry. Brother Chunshan in his previous life was a master in this area. With his superb skills, he created a group of the Eight Great Masters of Tang and Song Dynasties.

That is, he formed eight different couples with eight celebrities, one of whom was a man!
The most amazing thing is that before his accident, his fans were all supporting each other and didn’t disturb each other at all!

But Cheng Cheng never expected that Meng Xi would hype him up!

With his current status, it is completely a loss-making behavior for him to create a couple with Meng Xi. There is an official explanation for this phenomenon in the entertainment industry, which is vampires, and Meng Xi is sucking his blood.

Thanks to Meng Xi and her fans, the photo of Cheng Cheng and Meng Xi spread all over the Internet overnight.

(End of this chapter)