Chapter 153
When filming resumed, the camera assistant nervously put the camera back on.
As the script supervisor yelled "Action!", the cameras started moving.
Director Xie frowned and stared intently at the monitor, but couldn't help but let out a soft "Eh." His hands, which had been supporting his knees, gradually loosened, his body leaned back slightly, and his expression relaxed.
The assistant director breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed Director Xie was satisfied this time.
He looked at the photography assistant with some curiosity, wondering what had just happened that had suddenly made him realize something.
No one else noticed Pei Ran giving advice to the photography assistant, except for Song Yimian, who had been watching Pei Ran closely. He asked Pei Ran curiously, "What did you just say to him?"
Pei Ran smiled and said, "Director Xie's style is, well... retro. There are quite a few tricks involved, and I happen to know a bit about that. I didn't expect to be able to help."
Song Yimian nodded as if he understood but not quite.
So when Shen Huai finished his call, resolved the matter, and returned to the set, he saw Song Yimian following obediently behind Pei Ran like a primary school student, listening to Pei Ran speak and nodding repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.
Shen Huai: "..."
Shen Huai had just specially ordered hot drinks and fruit, which had just arrived. Seeing this, Director Xie told everyone to rest and have something to eat before filming resumed.
Song Yimian was immediately pulled away by several young actors he was close to.
Pei Ran slowly strolled over and said to Shen Huai with a smile, "This kid is quite interesting."
His tone and smile were very kind, but paired with his youthful face, it just looked out of place.
Shen Huai: "..."
Meanwhile, Director Xie also called his photography assistant to his side. Clearly, Director Xie had noticed the problem with the photography assistant's sudden "enlightenment".
The photography assistant was honest and told Director Xie everything Pei Ran had told him.
Director Xie glanced at Pei Ran in surprise. He thought the young man was quite young and good-looking, and he had assumed he was an artist signed by Shen Huai. How could he be so knowledgeable about photography?
Everyone was resting at the time, so Director Xie simply came over and asked them personally.
Director Xie initially thought Pei Ran had only read some related books, but after chatting with him, he discovered that Pei Ran was very familiar with the operations of a film crew, as if he had worked on many film crews before.
Director Xie became interested, and the two began to chat about a wider range of topics, not just the movie "Red Star".
Director Xie rarely encountered someone with whom he could have such an engaging conversation. The two shared very similar film philosophies. Pei Ran, despite her young age, was extremely knowledgeable, and her words revealed a profound literary cultivation.
Director Xie's appreciation for talent was immediately aroused. As he chatted with Pei Ran, he also discerned something: "From what you're saying, it seems you're somewhat interested in directing?"
Pei Ran didn't hide anything and nodded, saying, "I do want to try."
Director Xie is a genuine person, and since he truly admires Pei Ran, he said directly, "Then you can stay with the crew for now and help with the camera work. We can have a good chat after filming."
Pei Ran smiled and said, "Thank you for your appreciation, Director. I will gladly accept your offer."
Shen Huai: "..."
He originally just wanted to bring Pei Ran to the "Red Actress" set to experience it. After all, Director Xie was known for being strict, so he didn't dare to have such hopes. Instead, he looked for another opportunity. The reason he went out to make a phone call just now was for this matter.
Unexpectedly, Pei Ran got herself into the film crew just by chatting with Director Xie, and it was Director Xie who took the initiative to invite her.
Pei Ran's interpersonal skills and methods are top-notch. Even after so many years, he is still successful in everything he does when he re-enters the world. He can live a very successful life on his own and doesn't need his manager at all.
Shen Huai now felt that if it weren't for the fact that he needed a guardian at the time, Pei Ran probably wouldn't have come to him at all. So, he was probably able to sign this big shot thanks to... the country?
Director Xie was very satisfied with Pei Ran, and as they chatted, he became somewhat sentimental: "Back then, I was also your age when I suddenly had a dream of becoming a director. At that time, no one in my family worked in the arts, and they all thought I was crazy. I wasn't convinced, so I went to Zhongjing alone, and in the end, I really achieved my dream, and I've been doing it for most of my life..."
Pei Ran listened quietly. He could see that even after so many years, Director Xie's eyes still shone when he talked about the movie.
As Director Xie continued speaking, he became quite talkative and asked with a smile, "Do you know what film prompted me to enter this industry and changed my life?"
This was something Director Xie had mentioned many times in interviews, but Pei Ran naturally didn't know it, so she asked, "What is it?"
Director Xie said with great interest: "It's Pei Ran's 'Rebirth in Flames'! When I saw this movie in the theater back then, I got goosebumps all over my body. I will never forget that feeling..."
Pei Ran: "..."
Shen Huai: "..."
After Director Xie finished speaking, he realized what he was doing and asked Pei Ran, "This movie is so famous, you must have seen it, right?"
Pei Ran: "..."
He not only watched it, he also acted in it.
Director Xie seemed to have found a kindred spirit, completely abandoning the reserve of a great director, and excitedly chatted with him about famous scenes from the movie.
Even after the break ended, Director Xie was still eager to continue. He pulled Pei Ran toward the monitor, then suddenly remembered something: "Oh right, I was so busy talking to you that I forgot to ask your name?"
Pei Ran felt the enthusiastic adoration of his fans, and even though he always had a bit of a quirky sense of humor, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed at this moment.
“…Pei Ran”.
Director Xie: "???"
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After filming for the day was completed, Chu Meibo and Guo Wenyuan walked towards Shen Huai.
The others assumed they were hosting a welcome dinner for Shen Huai and his group, so they smiled and chatted with them for a while before leaving.