Chapter 139

With the dual guidance of Xiao Qūnqūn and Su Yao.

Lu Xuan progressed rapidly.

Before the beginning of winter, he was already able to converse fluently with Xiao Qūnqūn in the local dialect.

This made Xiao Qūnqūn feel even closer to him.

"I even want Uncle Lu to be my dad~"

Lu Xuan and the others laughed, taking it as innocent childish talk.

However, Xu Lan's eyes flickered.

She looked thoughtfully at Lu Xuan and Qūnqūn.

As for the dialects of the rest of the crew, they had also learned a smattering of them.

Lu Xuan estimated that the time was about right, so he said.

"Let's learn the rest as we shoot."

"It's almost enough anyway."

Everyone agreed.

*Lighting Up the Stars* was officially ready to begin filming.

The filming locations for this movie were not grand and magnificent.

They were just city streets and alleys, full of the atmosphere of everyday life.

So Lu Xuan and the others chose locations nearby.

As for the set design, Li Hao was fully responsible.

"Leave it to me!"

"I didn't spend this month in WH for nothing."

To better match reality.

While Lu Xuan was learning the dialect, Li Hao personally went to WH and other places to wander the streets and alleys.

He learned a lot about the local customs.

Lu Xuan was progressing, and he couldn't fall behind.

Lu Xuan smiled and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Young Master Li."

Li Hao waved his hand.

"Serving the crew!"

"Haha!"

Everyone burst into laughter.

In the following days, under Li Hao's direction, the crew began to build the sets.

At the same time, he also discussed matters with Lu Xuan.

He arranged everything in an orderly manner.

Lu Xuan sighed with emotion.

"The child has grown up..."

"Get lost!"

Amidst the playful banter, the set was completed.

Lu Xuan also began to prepare.

The first scene was just a few shots of him.

To better fit the character in the script.

Lu Xuan had his hair shaved into a crew cut, in line with the character requirement of 'Mo Sanmei having just come out of jail.'

Su Yao felt a little sorry.

Li Hao looked serious, but was secretly suppressing a laugh.

"Xuan-er, you've made such a big sacrifice!"

Before, Lu Xuan had long, flowing hair.

Any hairstyle could captivate thousands of girls.

Now, as his hair was gradually cut short, he lost this elegance.

But his spirit was greatly enhanced!

"I'll treat you to malatang after the filming is finished!"

"...At least ten yuan's worth!"

"Deal!"

Lu Xuan didn't feel much about cutting his hair short.

Acting!

No problem!

What's shaving your head for acting?

Some people gain fifty pounds in a month for acting!

Then they lose weight again afterwards.

Such dedication is what Lu Xuan admires in his seniors.

Moreover, after having his hair cut short, he felt much more energetic.

"I think I'm more handsome than before."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Everyone was a little perfunctory.

However, the next day, after getting used to Lu Xuan's new look.

They all agreed: "Indeed handsome!"

Su Yao blinked her bright eyes and said.

"Lu Bao, you should keep your hair short in the future."

"It's much better looking than before!"

Lu Xuan smiled smugly: "Right? I think so too."

When Lu Xuan got used to his new look, he said that he could start filming.

On this day, the *Lighting Up the Stars* crew.

Li Hao announced loudly.

"Attention all units!"

"Get ready to start the machine!"

"Lights! Props! Camera!"

"Come on, actors, take your positions."

"Action!"

After announcing in a proper manner, Lu Xuan made a brilliant appearance.

The first scene was a long shot of him.

Inside a van.

Mo Sanmei, played by Lu Xuan, was wearing sunglasses.

He was sending a voice message to a woman, his tone extremely irritable.

"Xixi, are you playing with me?"

"You never answer your phone or reply to WeChat."

"What the hell are you doing?!"

Then, he slammed his phone down.

This showed Mo Sanmei's irritable and impulsive personality.

But then he picked up the phone again.

And said nicely.

"Xixi..."

"I'm sorry, I was a little harsh just now."

"I just miss you too much."

Off-screen, someone covered their mouth and chuckled.

Because Lu Xuan acted so well.

The short two reversals completely exposed the nature of a simp.

If you watched this first scene without knowing anything.

You would definitely think that this protagonist was a scumbag.

Lu Xuan perfectly expressed this temperament through the change of his tone.

Even Li Hao couldn't help but mutter in his heart.

"Scumbag!"

Then, before Mo Sanmei could finish his voice message, a call came in.

"I can't do it anymore, you have to come."

"She's stiff."

Mo Sanmei threw down his sunglasses impatiently, then walked out.

At this point, the shot was completed.

Li Hao shouted, "Cut!"

All units stopped.

"How was it?"

Lu Xuan walked over and asked.

Li Hao nodded: "I don't think there's any problem."

He had tried his best to find fault, but still couldn't find anything.

It could only be said that Lu Xuan was too well prepared.

He had gone through this scene countless times in his mind.

And acted it out with incredible smoothness.

Like eating Dove chocolate!

"Really? Let me see."

He leaned in front of the camera to watch the replay.

As he moved, the camera also swayed slightly.

This was what he had specifically requested.

Without affecting the viewing experience, try not to be too steady.

This would make people think of a human perspective.

And make it easier to empathize.

Lu Xuan watched the replay again.

He silently calculated how many shots he could use.

After finding that there were enough, he nodded.

"This one is good."

"Yay!"

The crew applauded and cheered.

Whether the first shot after starting the machine goes smoothly or not signifies whether the film can be successfully completed.

Although it was a bit superstitious.

It was just a kind of psychological comfort.

Now that Lu Xuan had performed perfectly.

The first shot didn't get stuck, so it was naturally a good thing.

Li Xuejian stood aside, nodding silently.

"It seems that Lu Xuan has been constantly studying his acting skills and seeking breakthroughs after graduation."

"Otherwise, his acting skills wouldn't be so good."

Not to mention his directing ability.

His first three films had already proven Lu Xuan's ability.

"There is hope for the Chinese film industry!"

The first shot was so smooth.

Li Hao didn't let everyone rest.

"Let's go straight to the second shot, shall we?"

"Okay."

No one objected.

So all units started paying attention again.

The extras also took their positions one after another.

The second shot was a longer shot than the first.

Lu Xuan needed to further enrich and improve the character of 'Mo Sanmei' in this short walk.

This was a great test of acting skills.

"Action!"

After Li Hao finished speaking.

Lu Xuan got out of the car.

Crew cut, unbuttoned shirt.

Slightly forward-leaning head, ruffian-like steps.

After taking the cigarette, he took one out.

Smell, suck, and reach into the pocket.

After finding that there was no fire, he took advantage of what was available on the spot.

Borrowing the burning paper money in the brazier to light the cigarette.

Like a hooligan!

It could be said that he showed the 'rascal spirit' to the fullest.

The chewing gum in his mouth further highlighted his carefree temperament.

After going upstairs,

He flicked the cigarette butt hard, hitting the wall and sparking a few sparks.

Then he entered the room and looked at the dead old man on the bed.

His eyes carried a strange meaning.

As if he was used to this scene.

He said extremely calmly.

"Hot water, towel."

......

"Cut!"