OBS Chapter 85 Spring Outing
Chapter 85 Spring Outing
After the arrival of spring, the weather in Hengdian did not immediately brighten up; instead, it entered a long rainy season.
For Qi Yue and Guo Fan, two true northerners, this was the first time they had truly experienced what "misty Jiangnan" meant.
The rain wasn't the kind of torrential downpour typical of the north, but rather a gentle, continuous drizzle.
It's as if the sky has a fine sieve, raining continuously for ten days or half a month without repeating a single raindrop.
The sky is always gray and the air is filled with damp moisture; if you take a breath, you feel like you can wring water out of your lungs.
Guo Fan was extremely worried about the weather.
He is the director, overseeing the entire project. Every day, the moment he opens his eyes, he is concerned with the filming schedule, location coordination, and budget control.
This continuous rain is a disaster for filming period dramas on location.
Even when shooting indoor scenes, the lack of natural light necessitated more complex and time-consuming lighting setups to simulate the effects, significantly slowing down the progress.
He carries a walkie-talkie around all day, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap flies. Seeing the weather forecast predicting a week of continuous rain, he longs to emulate the ancients and pray for clear skies.
Of course, while some are sad, others are happy.
For many film crew members, especially the young actors, who were venturing into the Jiangnan region for the first time in spring, the misty rain had a unique charm.
The distant mountains are like dark eyebrows, the nearby water is shrouded in mist, and the pavilions and towers are faintly visible in the rain, as if they have stepped out of a traditional Chinese ink painting.
I have now truly experienced the sentiment of "Four hundred and eighty temples of the Southern Dynasties, how many pavilions and terraces are shrouded in mist and rain".
Whenever they're not working, Nazha and Jingtian become the most active event organizers.
At first, there was a subtle distance between the two because of their roles, but after the young people played around together a few times, the slight misunderstanding was largely washed away by Chunyu.
Find a few familiar people, carry oil-paper umbrellas, wear waterproof windbreakers, and wander around the various ancient-style scenic spots in the film and television city.
The rain subsided slightly that day, turning into a light drizzle.
The group strolled to a scenic area known for its water town scenery. The bluestone path was wet, reflecting the white walls and black tiles.
There is a small dock by the river, where several pedal tricycles decorated with floral fabric canopies and full of folk customs are parked. These are paid attractions for tourists to experience within the scenic area.
"Wow! This looks so fun!"
Naza's eyes lit up as she pointed to the brightly colored tricycles.
She wore a light yellow sweatshirt today, with a fuzzy trim around the hood, which made her look especially charming in the misty rain.
"Yes, sitting on it while strolling through the ancient town must be a unique experience!"
Jing Tian also became interested. She was wrapped in a long white down jacket with the hood on her head, only revealing her small chin and bright eyes.
The two immediately reached a consensus: they both wanted to experience the ride.
You can sit if you want; the ticket price isn't expensive, only twenty yuan per person.
But here's the problem: each of these sightseeing tricycles can only seat two people.
The group consisted of four key figures: Qi Yue, Guo Fan, Nazha, and Jing Tian.
Naza and Jing Tian exchanged a glance. Jing Tian reacted faster, a bright smile spreading across her face, and she was the first to suggest:
"Nazha, how about this, you ride in one car with Director Guo, and my brother and I will go together?"
Naza could easily see through her little scheme, and immediately pouted slightly, retorting in a tone that was both coquettish and serious:
"Sister Tian, I have a scene with Senior Brother Qi tomorrow, and I'd like to rehearse Gong Yu's emotions with him on the way. Besides, Director Guo is so busy overseeing the filming every day, Sister Tian, why don't you talk to him about your thoughts on the future development of Nihuang? Director Guo would definitely welcome that!"
The two girls, one bright and generous, the other charming and straightforward, neither willing to give in, their eyes met subtly in the air before both looking at the two men.
Qi Yue's face remained expressionless, as if it were none of his business. Guo Fan, on the other hand, felt utterly overwhelmed; this was even more troublesome than coordinating two difficult production companies.
"Ahem," Guo Fan rubbed his nose, knowing that as the "patriarch," he had to step in and smooth things over.
"Well, since everyone has their reasons for sitting with whom, and it's hard to decide," he said, his eyes darting around as he recalled a makeshift method used on set to resolve certain disputes.
He casually broke off four branches from the drooping willow branches beside him. They looked to be about the same thickness and freshness, and held them in his hand, with only the tips of the branches, which were almost the same length, showing.
"Let's keep it simple, draw the longest and shortest! I have four willow twigs, two long and two short. Whoever draws the two longest twigs goes in one car, and whoever draws the two shortest twigs goes in the other. It's all based on luck, leave it to fate, fair and just, no cheating! How about it?"
This somewhat rustic and random suggestion eased the tense and delicate atmosphere a little.
Jing Tian and Nazha looked at the few green willow branches in Guo Fan's hand and felt that although this method was primitive, it was indeed the fairest way.
"Okay, I'll take it." Jing Tian nodded first this time and stretched out her hand.
"Well, let fate decide." Naza also stretched out her hand, but her eyes were fixed on Guo Fan's hand, as if she wanted to see through the skin to see the length of the branches inside.
Qi Yue shrugged indifferently and was ready.
Guo Fan extended his hand forward: "Come on, one for each of us, smoke them at the same time."
Four hands reached out almost simultaneously, each grabbing a willow twig and quickly pulling it out.
The result is immediately clear:
The one Qi Yue pulled out was significantly longer than the standard length.
The one that Nazha pulled out was almost the same length as Qi Yue's, clearly another "long slip".
The one in Guo Fan's hand, and the one Jing Tian pulled out, were noticeably shorter.
"have to!"
Guo Fan showed off the short branch in his hand, then glanced at the equally short one in Jing Tian's hand, and laughed heartily.
"It seems fate has arranged everything. Jing Tian and I are in one group, and Qi Yue and Nazha are in another. What a coincidence! It's all fate!"
Naza looked at the long willow branch in her hand, then at the even longer one in Qi Yue's hand, and a smile instantly bloomed on her face, brighter than the peach blossoms washed by the rain beside her. She even had a touch of pride in her eyes, and couldn't help but gently shake the "long stick" in her hand.
Jing Tian looked at the short willow twig in her hand, and compared it to Nazha's obviously long "slip," and the little expectation in her heart was dampened by a light rain.
"Nazha, you're really lucky. Have a good talk about your scenes on the way."
"Thank you, Sister Tian Tian!"
Naza responded happily, then couldn't help but glance at Qi Yue, who remained calm, casually playing with the long willow branch wrapped around his finger.
"Alright, since it's fate, let's get in the car!"
Guo Fan gestured and led the way to a tricycle, gentlemanly helping Jing Tian hold the edge of the canopy steady.
After getting into the car, Jing Tian rested her chin on her hand and looked at the car running in front of them.
"Director Guo, we've been assigned to the same car. Is there anything you'd like to talk to me about?"
"Yes, we can talk about Princess Nihuang's armor on the way. I always feel that the current set could be even more majestic and handsome."
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