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Chapter 53 The Male and Female Protagonists' First Meeting

"Director, have some tea!"

"Thanks!"

Zhang Jun took the teacup from Gao Yuanyuan, took a sip, and the refreshing fragrance instantly cleared his mind.

"How is it?" Gao Yuanyuan asked expectantly.

Zhang Jun nodded: "It's very good, but it's a bit wasteful for me to drink too much, I don't know anything about tea ceremony."

Gao Yuanyuan replied, "Tea is meant to be drunk; it doesn't matter if you understand it or not. If you're interested, I can teach you!"

"Sure!" Zhang Jun agreed.

Compared to Fan Bingbing's boldness and straightforwardness, Gao Yuanyuan was undoubtedly much more reserved, using various tricks to attract Zhang Jun.

Knowing that Zhang Jun likes to drink tea during filming, she used her tea ceremony skills, which she had learned for her interest and for filming, to make tea for him.

Fan Wei, who had just finished her makeup, saw this scene and joked, "Oh dear, I'm thirsty too. Why didn't anyone bring me a cup of tea?"

Gao Yuanyuan, poised and graceful, poured tea with her delicate hands: "Professor Fan Wei, please have some tea!"

"Oh, that's great, thank you!"

Fan Wei took the teacup and began to sip it with great seriousness, as if he were drinking some kind of celestial tea.

"The taste of this tea is just different from other places."

Zhang Junle said with delight, "Of course it's different, this is tea brewed by the female lead."

After a brief joke, filming continued. Today's scene was Chen Xiu and Su Man's first encounter.

Before the shoot, Zhang Jun told Guo Fan, "Tell the stylist that the floral dress should be simple and elegant, and the pigtails shouldn't be too deliberate; they should look like she just casually tied them herself."

This is a precise recreation of that classic encounter from the original movie.

An introverted male protagonist is drawn to a female protagonist's gentle voice during an awkward blind date, and they eventually have an awkward yet heartwarming first meeting under the moonlight.

On set, Huang Xiaoming, who plays A Ming, is already in character.

He made a cameo appearance as Chen Xiu's mischievous friend, A Ming. Zhang Jun, who was terrible at coming up with names, was too lazy to think of one, so he just called him whatever came to mind.

He put his arm around He Lan, played by Hu Jing, and delivered his lines in an exaggerated tone: "This is called ambiance! Do you understand, Chen Xiu? In the darkness, all the senses are amplified—"

"Card!"

Zhang Jun interrupted, "Old Huang, your performance was too 'brilliant'."

This kind of restaurant is still a novelty for most people; your nonchalance needs to be tinged with a bit of showing off, not genuine relaxation.

Huang Xiaoming thought for a moment and said, "I understand, Director. Let's try again."

Chen Kun sat opposite them, maintaining a stiff posture in the darkness.

This was Zhang Jun's request: "Chen Xiu, in this environment you're like a fish thrown ashore, every cell in your body wants to escape."

Filming begins, the darkness filled with the cacophony of voices. Chen Kun accidentally knocks over a glass, splashing water everywhere.

"oops!"

Huang Xiaoming immediately chimed in, "Chen Xiu, are you even capable?!"

Just then, a gentle female voice came from the darkness, carrying a hint of apology and a smile.

"It's okay, I didn't get any splashed... Do you need a tissue?"

It's Gao Yuanyuan's voice.

Zhang Jun nodded; this was exactly the feeling he wanted—a clear spring suddenly appearing amidst the noise.

"Cut! The sound is great!"

Zhang Jun said, "But Yuan Yuan, when you say that again, you can hesitate for half a second. You are a reserved girl, and it takes courage for you to speak to a strange man first."

Gao Yuan responded from the darkness: "Okay, director, I'll adjust it."

The real challenge lies in the next scene, the encounter at the restaurant entrance. This is the first "heart-fluttering moment" in the entire film, and it's essential to capture the chemistry between the characters.

Zhang Jun called Chen Kun and Gao Yuanyuan together.

"Old Chen, you've escaped now."

Zhang Jun gestured to the famous: "Darkness, awkwardness, and Amin's noise suffocate you."

But when you stand at the door, you are actually waiting, waiting for the owner of that gentle voice.

So you need to have hope even in your anxiety.

Chen Kun nodded: "I understand, it's like waiting for an unknown answer."

"Old Gao... Yuanyuan,"

Zhang Jun turned to Gao Yuanyuan: "When you came out, you were tired, with a little disappointment in these kinds of social occasions."

But seeing Chen Xiu still standing there, you feel a slight surprise, followed by a subtle sense of relaxation.

Because just now in the dark, he was the only man who didn't try to strike up a conversation with you.

Gao Yuanyuan laughed: "Because he was too nervous?"

"right."

Zhang Jun also laughed: "So the basis of your tacit understanding is that neither of you is comfortable with such flamboyant occasions."

Now, let's begin establishing the connection.

Filming begins.

The shadows of the sycamore trees fell on the small courtyard, and string lights illuminated the space. Chen Kun stood at the door, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the seams of his trousers.

Huang Xiaoming and Hu Jing, who both play cheerful characters, have already gone off to chat happily.

Gao Yuanyuan pushed open the door and came out with a shy smile on her face. She had pigtails, wore a floral dress, and the streetlight shone on her profile, making her look pure and beautiful.

On the edge of the set, Ning Hao whispered to Guo Fan, "Have you noticed that the director is particularly good at filming women...?"

Guo Fan nodded: "I've discovered that he can make every woman look exceptionally beautiful in his photos."

Ning Hao exclaimed, "With this film, I think Gao Yuanyuan will become everyone's ideal girlfriend and ideal partner."

The performance continued, and Gao Yuanyuan paused for a moment when she saw Chen Kun.

Chen Kun's lines were awkward: "It was too noisy inside just now..."

Gao Yuanyuan was slightly taken aback, then smiled faintly: "Well, actually... it's a little scary, that kind of black."

"good!"

Zhang Jun whispered to the photographer, "Zoom in, give us a close-up."

The dialogue continued.

When Chen Kun asked why she came, Gao Yuanyuan replied with a slightly self-deprecating tone, "A friend said that this would force people to communicate... but it seems it doesn't work on me."

As she said this, her eyes glanced at the ground, then looked up at Chen Kun, with a hint of "you know what I mean" in her gaze.

Chen Kun's reaction was brilliant.

He seemed to have finally found his kindred spirit, and his whole being relaxed, his smile natural and warm.

"Yes, Armin... he's always like that."

"Card!"

Zhang Jun shouted, "This is great! But Lao Chen, you're about to pull out your business card, which is one of your most awkward moments in the whole film."

I want to see you flustered and clumsy. You're not a seasoned player in love; you're just a naive young man easily swayed by emotions.

We filmed three takes of the scene where he pulls out his business card. The first take went too smoothly, and the second take was too exaggerated.

Thirdly, when Chen Kun took out his business card from his pocket, he almost dropped it on the ground; his hand was clearly shaking.

He handed it over: "I... my name is Chen Xiu, and I work at GG Company."

Gao Yuanyuan looked at the business card but did not accept it immediately.

Her hesitation was portrayed with great subtlety; her eyes moved between the business card and Chen Xiu's face, her lips were slightly pursed, and then she reached out her hand.

Their fingertips touched slightly, and the electric shock sensation that followed left Chen Xiu momentarily stunned, a moment clearly captured by the camera.

"My name is Su Man... I don't have a business card."

She took the business card, glanced at it, and said, "I work at a library."

"Cut! Perfect!" Zhang Jun stood up from his chair. "This take is good!"

After filming this scene, Zhang Jun announced a short break, then took the script and walked over to the actors.

"That scene was absolutely brilliant. I think it will stay in the audience's minds and become an unforgettable classic."

After recovering from his performance, Chen Kun laughed and said, "Couples who are in love will probably imitate this scene."

"The director is teaching introverted people how to date step by step." Gao Yuanyuan looked at Zhang Jun with bright eyes.

Although she didn't see her own performance, she was in fantastic form just now, as if she really was Su Man.

At the same time, Gao Yuanyuan also had some other thoughts in her mind.

It is said that every character is a reflection of the creator's own emotions. Could it be that Director Zhang likes this kind of shy and introverted girl who can arouse his protective instincts?

However, girls like this are quite hard to find in the entertainment industry.