Their looks are absolutely stunning!!
The director was also very satisfied and gave the team instructions.
The wedding took place during a time when people could ride horses within the city. Staff members led the horses, and the director said, "Let's take a panoramic shot on horseback first, and then switch to prop horses for the actual riding."
The so-called prop horse is a very realistic horse head attached to a mobile cart. When filming, the camera focuses on the people and the horse head, making it look like a real horse galloping.
The horses were all very docile. Qin Shuang asked Xiao Shulang, "Can you ride a horse?"
Xiao Shulang understood his meaning: "Yes. Shall we use real horses?"
Qin Shuang nodded and spoke to the director.
The director was surprised that they both knew how to ride horses, and paused for a moment before continuing: "But you have to ride at full gallop, you can't just pull the horse along slowly."
Qin Shuang and Xiao Shulang looked at each other, and Xiao Shulang spoke up: "We can run, let us try."
If real horses could be used, the filming footage and effects would be even better, and the director would naturally be happy to do so.
After the scene was explained, everyone took their positions and prepared to begin filming.
Without needing anyone's help, Xiao Shulang mounted his horse directly, his robes fluttering in the wind. It had quite the flair, to be honest.
The moment the clapperboard was struck, no matter how many staff members were around, Xiao Shulang was no longer Xiao Shulang; he was Hua Che.
Hua Che spurred his horse, leaving the bridal sedan chair behind: "Giddy up!"
According to the original plan, the Flower Mansion and the Prince's Mansion were quite far apart, but in the filming, the Prince's Mansion naturally appeared in the shot after the actor had run a few steps.
Hua Che, dressed in flowing red robes, arrived at the main gate of the Prince's Mansion and reined in his horse.
There was someone there riding a black horse, watching him with amusement.
The person at that moment was not Qin Shuang, but Chu Beiyao.
Chu Beiyao looked him up and down: "The master of ceremonies said that the person we're marrying today is breaking the rules because she arrived on horseback first?"
Hua Che looked directly into Chu Beiyao's eyes and said firmly, "Now that I, Hua Che, am entering the Prince's mansion, I can be your bedmate, I can be your subject, but I will never be a caged bird."
“If Your Highness can’t tolerate it, here’s the divorce papers.” Hua Che actually took out a piece of paper from his sleeve. “Anyway, they only care about the marriage today and don’t care about what happens afterward.”
Chu Beiyao laughed twice: "Well said, 'I won't be a caged bird!'"
He pulled on the reins and turned the horse around: "Then follow me, let me see how far you can fly, giddy up!"
The master of ceremonies was shocked: "Your Highness, this is against etiquette!"
Hua Che smiled, his eyes shining brightly, and urged his horse to follow: "Giddy up!"
Their robes fluttered as they rode side by side on two horses, one black and one white. Even without a grand procession of red bridal procession or music and cheers, the fact that only the two of them existed in the world made it a magnificent wedding ceremony.
Today, riding my horse, I am filled with righteous indignation.
Upon reaching the city gate, Chu Beiyao reined in his horse, and Hua Che also stopped, the white horse pacing gently.
Chu Beiyao reached out his hand to him, and Hua Che glanced at him gently.
Chu Beiyao: "A divorce agreement."
Hua Che remained expressionless and handed the book to him, only to see Chu Beiyao tear the divorce papers to shreds with a flick of his wrist.
Then he said to the officials who were chasing after him, panting, "I've got the person. You can get lost now."
The sky was still somewhat hazy in the alley in front of the Prince's Mansion, but now the light was bright, welcoming the two people standing under the city gate, their horses galloping across the land, their momentum just right.
"Card!"
When the director shouted, many people came to their senses and suddenly remembered that this was a movie shoot, not real.
The acting was superb!!
The eyes, movements, and lines are all so captivating!
The director couldn't stop laughing!
He trusted Qin Shuang, but he had never seen Xiao Shulang act before. Today was the first performance, and he wanted to see how well Xiao Shulang could act so that he would have a better idea of what he was capable of. He didn't expect that Xiao Shulang's performance was far beyond his expectations. He acted really well!
Especially his eye acting—Xiao Shulang's eyes truly speak volumes! They can convey affection, disdain, and even intimidation!
The director has complete confidence in this drama; it has all the elements of a good drama!
Qin Shuang dismounted first, walked to Xiao Shulang's white horse, and reached out his hand to him.
Everyone saw how gracefully Xiao Shulang mounted his horse; he didn't need anyone's help. However, as he sat on the horse, looking down at Qin Shuang, he saw her outstretched hand...
Xiao Shulang's eyes shone with a faint light as he placed his hand on it.
Qin Shuang gently helped the man down from his horse, and he looked into Xiao Shulang's eyes.
When I first saw those eyes, I felt they could speak, that he had a real talent for acting. If I could act opposite him someday, it would be a wonderful stimulus to my own acting skills.
They finally had a proper rehearsal, and it was truly exhilarating and enjoyable. There were worthy opponents and mutual respect.
Qin Shuang initially thought his excitement came from a desire for battle, and that he would be satisfied as long as he could act opposite Xiao Shulang. But after spending time together, he realized that he was no longer satisfied with just that.
He didn't understand before, but Xiao Shulang made him understand.
I want to be his rival, his partner, and also—
Be his boyfriend.
Chapter 52 The shell has melted; it's time for him to reach out.
The wedding scene was divided into three parts. Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang both filmed it in one take. After filming, they had to change their costumes. While they were getting their costumes done, the rest of the crew continued filming other scenes.
Even after countless rehearsals, nervousness is inevitable. After finally completing the actual filming, Xiao Shulang finally relaxed and gained confidence for the upcoming shoot.
Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang shared a dressing room. The sheds for makeup, changing clothes, and resting in the film and television city were all temporary structures, and space was limited.
They changed their outfits. Xiao Shulang wore a blue robe and had black hair like a waterfall, instantly giving off the feeling of a gentle and refined young master. Qin Shuang's wig was a high ponytail with a golden crown. No matter how unfavored a prince is, he must still have an air of nobility.
When they walked together, someone in the crew whispered, "They really look like a perfect match, they have great chemistry."
There was a scene being filmed right now, and Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang were watching from the side. After a moment, Xiao Shulang frowned slightly.
The director called "pause" for the third time.
He Xiaohua was visibly very nervous.
In the past, when playing minor roles, there were always a bunch of people standing together. The director would give all the instructions, and there were basically no scenes with each other. The highlight of the role was probably saying a line to the main character, and then that was it.
During the scene where he was interacting with the third male lead, there was eye contact and dialogue exchange, and He Xiaohua's shoulders remained stiff the entire time.
The director sighed and pulled him aside for a private talk. Wearing layers of ancient costumes in the middle of summer was already hot, and He Xiaohua was nervous, so he was already drenched in sweat. He would definitely need to touch up his makeup later.
Fortunately, the third male lead was patient. He didn't show any impatience even after He Xiaohua had several takes. Xiao Shulang watched as He Xiaohua kept apologizing to the director. After thinking for a moment, he asked Xiao Jiang to get a glass of ice water.
The director clapped his hands: "Everyone, take a few minutes to rest. He Xiaohua, think carefully about what I just told you."
He Xiaohua quickly agreed.
He walked dejectedly to the shade, when suddenly a glass of water appeared in front of him. He looked up and saw it was his boss.
Xiao Shulang: "Take a sip to calm down."
He Xiaohua took the cup: "Thank you."
Xiao Shulang noticed that his hands were still trembling; he was indeed excessively nervous.
Xiao Shulang sat down next to him and asked in a casual tone, "Have you memorized all your lines?"
Is the boss going to inspect my work? He Xiaohua quickly replied, "Got it!"
Xiao Shulang chuckled at his sudden increase in tone, which sounded like a report. He Xiaohua also realized this and awkwardly scratched his water glass.
"Do you understand what the director just said?"
He Xiaohua nodded: "It's simple and easy to understand, I can understand it."
"Then what is there to be afraid of?"
He Xiaohua was taken aback.
Xiao Shulang: "Do your best. Just do what you're supposed to do, and don't worry about the rest. Besides, you have acting experience. Look at me, this is my first time on a film set."
“I also get nervous sometimes, but once I’m on set and in character, I don’t care about that anymore. I just want to do my best. When you’re in the movie and you’re in the clothes, you are the character, not He Xiaohua. He Xiaohua’s nervousness should be left behind.”
As He Xiaohua listened, his shoulders slowly relaxed.
He said softly, "I was afraid of holding back the teacher I was acting opposite, but it ended up making things worse."
"There's even less to worry about." Xiao Shulang patted his shoulder, gesturing for him to look at Qin Shuang standing not far away. "If you're acting opposite Qin Shuang, are you afraid?"
He Xiaohua had seen Xiao Shulang and Qin Shuang's performances, and just thinking about it made his scalp tingle.
"Teacher Qin has such a strong presence." He couldn't help but swallow.
Xiao Shulang said with a smile: "I can handle Qin Shuang's aura and acting. You can talk and relax in front of me. So, you'll definitely be able to act naturally when you're with him."
He Xiaohua chuckled: "Boss, how can you round it off like that!"
However, after chatting with Xiao Shulang, he really relaxed and couldn't help but stare at Qin Shuang again. In the play, Qin Shuang showed completely different appearances depending on the role, while off-screen, Qin Shuang had a very imposing aura.
Yes, Xiao Shulang is a new actor, and he can be so fearless in front of Qin Shuang, so what do I have to be afraid of?
As the ice water calmed her uneasy heart, He Xiaohua slowly exhaled and smiled sincerely at Xiao Shulang: "Boss, thank you."
Seeing that he had been persuaded, Xiao Shulang patted him on the shoulder and said, "Keep it up."
He Xiaohua stared at Xiao Shulang's back and felt once again how wonderful it was that he could sign with Xiao Shulang's company.
After filming resumed, He Xiaohua had completely adjusted her mindset. Although there were still times when she was asked to pause filming, this time it wasn't because of any retakes. Rather, the director felt that they could try different acting methods again, and He Xiaohua completely relaxed, focusing solely on performing her role well.
Today's schedule was very full. When Ji Jing came to visit the set, Xiao Shulang was filming with someone else, while Qin Shuang was resting on the side.
Ji Jing sat with Qin Shuang and watched for a while. He exclaimed, "You acted very well!"
Qin Shuang: "He is very talented and hardworking."
"Alright, alright, he's perfect in every way." Ji Jing teased, gesturing for him to look. "Did you see the way that guy was staring at him? His admiration is practically overflowing. Hey you, why aren't you making your move yet? What if someone else snatches him away?"
Ji Jing was referring to He Xiaohua, who was staring intently at Xiao Shulang, who was filming, from the sidelines. Her admiration was undisguised.
"He's such a good person, it's normal for people to like him."