Chapter 112 Rounding Up

*Hero* was nearing its final stages.

Lu Xuan's demands were becoming increasingly stringent.

The scenes currently being filmed were among the most crucial.

The entire film's potential for elevation hinged on these shots.

This required not only Lu Xuan's capabilities but also the veteran actors to unleash their full potential.

Somewhat concerned, Lu Xuan approached Chen Daoming, voicing his worries.

"In this final scene, the King of Qin is paramount."

"You must not only project the ambition and strategy to unify the world but also display the necessary emotional fluctuations."

"However, you must constantly be mindful of your expression, for you are an emperor, and your dominance should emanate from within!"

"Imagine, the resolute Qin, united in their march to the pass – what a magnificent sight!"

"You are their leader, their pillar of strength. Do you understand what I mean?"

Lu Xuan conveyed his vision of the character to Chen Daoming.

Understanding Lu Xuan's current anxiety, Chen Daoming offered a reassuring look.

"Director Lu, rest assured, I have grasped the essence!"

"I am very confident about the upcoming scenes."

Lu Xuan had complete faith in Chen Daoming's acting abilities.

Mentioning it now was simply to save time during the shoot later.

As expected, filming proceeded smoothly after the cameras started rolling.

Chen Daoming's inherent aura was particularly striking on camera!

Every gesture, every movement, embodied Lu Xuan's vision.

Their collaboration was seamless.

Lu Xuan reviewed the shooting schedule and decided to call over the assistant director.

"We need to seize the moment. Take a team and shoot the reshoots and minor detail shots."

"I'll focus on the crucial parts with the main actors."

"Let's aim to wrap up filming within two weeks."

The assistant director mentally calculated the time. If they operated on two fronts like this, they could finish shooting in about a week.

But it would put more pressure on Lu Xuan.

After all, he had to oversee everything, especially screening the useful footage and arranging reshoots every night.

But now that Lu Xuan had made the arrangements, he naturally wouldn't object.

He immediately led a team to start filming.

With the dual approach, the speed increased significantly.

Lu Xuan mainly focused on Chen Daoming, as his outstanding acting required little extra attention.

However, comparing Chen Daoming's acting to his own made Lu Xuan feel a little insecure.

Under such superb acting, especially with several veteran actors giving stellar performances, the immersive pressure made Lu Xuan feel stressed even when looking at the viewfinder.

"If I were to act directly opposite these veteran actors, I'm afraid I couldn't handle it!"

"This is the difference in skill!"

"Su Yao's and my acting still need more work!"

During a break, Lu Xuan returned indoors and found Su Yao, who was currently writing.

Originally, Lu Xuan wanted her to write her novel in the hotel.

After all, the weather was cold, and while the set was sheltered from the wind, it was still not as comfortable as the hotel.

But Su Yao refused. She had become increasingly attached to Lu Xuan lately.

The thought of staying in the hotel by herself made her shake her head like a rattle-drum.

Then she clung to Lu Xuan's arm, begging him.

In the end, he brought Su Yao to the set with him.

However, today she wasn't just watching from the sidelines but had officially started transferring Lu Xuan's handwritten manuscript of his novel onto the computer.

Although writing novels was much simpler, it was still hard work.

But Su Yao seemed to be enjoying herself.

Seeing Lu Xuan enter, she immediately hugged him.

"I've been sitting here writing all morning, and my neck feels so stiff!"

"But my novel has been published on the website, and hundreds of people have already read it."

"This feeling is so different. Watching these people discuss the plot I wrote gives me a sense of pride!"

Looking at the triumphant Su Yao, Lu Xuan felt a little guilty.

Because he had been busy lately, he hadn't read the novel Su Yao was currently writing.

"Looks like I have to find time to catch up!"

Thinking this, Lu Xuan took Su Yao's hand to go eat.

"Today's filming is progressing much faster!"

"These veteran actors really have something special!"

"It's much faster than filming those young idols a few days ago!"

Su Yao nodded in agreement.

"So we still need to learn more!"

"If I didn't have to write now, I feel like I could learn a lot just by watching them act from a chair!"

Saying this, her eyes darted around, and she suddenly moved closer to Lu Xuan's face.

Their eyes met, and they could even feel each other's breath.

Su Yao stared at Lu Xuan's acting skills for a long time, and her face suddenly turned red.

"Then you're watching them act every day now, so you're going to surpass me!"

Lu Xuan didn't expect Su Yao to say such a thing after so long and felt it was a little funny.

He pinched her beautiful face, which was close at hand.

"How is it possible to improve acting skills just by watching!"

"This still needs to be experienced firsthand!"

"Practice more, and we will definitely reach the level of these veteran actors!"

After lunch, filming began again.

They were now racing against time.

Because it got dark early in this place, and the night scenes had already been filmed.

As long as it was dark, they could only stop working.

So they cherished the daytime hours.

Lu Xuan focused on the filming on his side, but the assistant director encountered some trouble.

He was in charge of some less important shots.

Whether these shots would be included in the final cut was questionable.

But for the sake of completeness, Lu Xuan still arranged for him to shoot them.

The assistant director was able to assist Lu Xuan, and his ability was not a problem.

But because he had no say in the crew, and Lu Xuan had been a little happy these days, the management was not so strict, and the people below had somewhat rebelled.

Now the assistant director was facing such a situation.

A young idol pushed in by capital, after failing three times in an action scene, didn't want to shoot anymore.

No matter how the assistant director tried to persuade him, the young idol was determined to have his stunt double shoot the scene.

If this were in front of Lu Xuan, he would have been cursed bloody after the third NG.

But with the assistant director in charge, and Lu Xuan unable to manage things there for the time being, the young idol planned to take advantage of the situation.

"No, a stunt double is absolutely not allowed!"

"I'm not afraid of trouble, let's shoot a few more times, and as long as I think it's okay, we'll pass."

The assistant director tried to persuade him, but the other party wouldn't listen at all.