Qin Chun couldn't hide his frustration.
He had thought that the "Tang Chuan"1Chuan means biography. Thus, means Tang biography, or biography of the Tang dynasty. crew was indeed as professional as rumored. After all, he was one of the main actors who had witnessed the rigorous casting process, and both directors of the script were well-known for their meticulousness in the industry.
But what was happening now? How could such an important role be given to this young man in front of him? In terms of role significance, although Fu Zhu might not be considered a protagonist, he was one of the pivotal supporting characters driving the plot. In terms of character positioning, his importance was no less than that of the second or third male leads. Before the TV series went into production, the crew had initiated a vote among fans of the original work, and after reading the entire book, the character that left the deepest impression was not Wei Chi Gong or Li Shimin, but this stubborn and unyielding supporting role. Especially female readers admired his otherworldly appearance described in the book. Such a character with a shining point was easily becoming the highlight of a drama. However, Zheng Kezhen and the others actually casually found such a young man?
The other person was indeed good-looking, especially his smile, although not particularly warm, it easily evoked a sense of goodwill in people. But so what!
No matter from which aspect, he was tens of thousands of miles away from the character with ethereal qualities in the original work!
Qin Chun rolled his eyes and left, obviously feeling misunderstood, not bothering to conceal his disdain for Luo Ding. Zheng Kezhen sighed helplessly. "This guy is so stubborn even at his age. I wonder how many people he has offended." He patted Luo Ding on the shoulder, worried that he might feel down, and explained, "Don't underestimate him. He's also considered an old actor in the industry and has participated in many major productions. He just doesn't know how to socialize, and his thinking is a bit conservative. Anyway, you two don't have much interaction, so after working together, you can just act like you don't know each other."
This wasn't the first time Luo Ding had encountered such a clueless actor who lacked social skills offstage. As Zheng Kezhen said, in the entertainment industry, such individuals usually don't get far. No wonder Qin Chun, known as an old actor in the industry, didn't recognize Luo Ding.
Luo Ding smiled. "It's not that serious. I've seen Mr. Qin's previous works and admire them."
By responding generously, he was indirectly paving the way for all three individuals involved. Zheng Kezhen's previous embarrassment was swept away, and his admiration for Luo Ding grew even more.
Today's young people generally have high self-esteem and regard their dignity as more important than anything else. But in the entertainment industry, being too sharp-edged is not a good thing. Luo Ding's knowledge and tactfulness made Zheng Kezhen feel relieved. After all, as a director, no one wants the set to be filled with intrigue and personal grudges all the time.
Luo Ding's work was relatively concentrated, with the longest being a forty-episode costume drama. Fu Zhu was active during Li Shimin's youth, and because of the convenience of indoor shooting, this part of the drama was moved to the forefront for filming.
The lead actors Wu Yuan and Pan Yiming were taken away early in the morning, and when Luo Ding entered the dressing room, he attracted the attention of many strangers in the room.
The characteristic of historical dramas is that they don't need a room full of big names to increase their selling points. Therefore, apart from some third-tier actors present, many are relatively unknown figures. Although these people may not be famous, they have considerable experience in the industry. There's a clear hierarchy in the entertainment industry, and actors in traditional dramas usually look down on those in idol dramas.
Luo Ding smiled at everyone but didn't break the silence rashly. With Wu Fangyuan, he found a corner to sit down and do his makeup.
Everyone secretly observed him for a while and found that this young man was always calm and gentle, which increased their goodwill towards him. If Luo Ding had been eager to socialize with them from the beginning, their evaluation of him might have been different.
Gathering all the characters together, the first scene to be shot naturally was the one with the most cast members after the start of filming. Characters in "Tang Chuan" appear one by one, but there's one special period, when Fu Zhu becomes famous and is brought back to the court to serve as an official, where Li Shimin's close associates gather in the inner hall to discuss matters and welcome him. Even Wang Junkuo and Du Ruhui are still alive at this point.
During the first scene, everyone was very serious. Wu Yuan wore a crimson court robe, sat upright on the dragon throne, and exuded a natural air of dominance when not smiling. The courtiers standing below held their ceremonial tablets with both hands and bowed slightly with respect.
Wei Chi Gong wore heavy armor and listened to the emperor's low and slow speech with his head bowed even lower.
A court official stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, the renovation of the Luoyang Palace is imminent. Your Majesty is the supreme ruler. How can You2Respectful form of you is used. settle for a shabby palace?"
The Emperor remained motionless, sighed deeply, and said, "With locust plagues and floods raging, taxes are heavy, and the people are still struggling to eat. How can I indulge in pleasure and neglect the world? Today, there is a great joy that I want to share with you all. I have heard of Sir Fu Zhu's name among the people, and I believe many of you have heard of it too. There are many talented individuals among the people, and I have eagerly sent someone to invite him. Sir Fu Zhu is indifferent to fame and wealth and was initially unwilling to accept, but eventually, he was moved by my sincerity and has arrived in Chang'an today."
There was a stir below.
Not everyone was pleased inside.
For them, who had helped the Emperor seize power, everything in the court was ever-changing. After the Emperor ascended the throne, his trust in them visibly diminished, and he consciously sought to usurp their powers. It's a well-known fact that when a crafty rabbit dies, it's the cooking pot for the hound. The Emperor's actions weren't too bad in this regard; within the permitted scope, these old ministers still lived comfortably under his rule.
They were reluctantly enjoying their prestige, watching as the newly promoted Emperor's faction rose to prominence. They understood the Emperor's concerns. Yet, this didn't mean they would welcome an unknown civilian with open arms.
These parachute troops were universally hated and despised wherever they went.
However, despite looking left and right, under the Emperor's intimidation, only Wei Chi Gong had the courage to speak out.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" He was worried about another aspect, "While Sir Fu Zhu's name as a great minister is well-known, his origins are unclear. It's risky to let him enter the court!"
The Emperor was somewhat displeased. These old ministers had become somewhat presumptuous after supporting him to the throne. Although most of the time they wisely made subtle suggestions, as the supreme ruler, he didn't want to be constrained by them for the rest of his life.
Now, just inviting a wise man, these guys looked unwilling, worried about power-sharing.
But what he wanted was precisely power-sharing.
The Emperor chuckled, "You're overly concerned, ministers. He's just a wise man from the people. I appreciate his talent, but I may not blindly trust him. Now, with locust plagues and floods causing chaos in the world, I urge you all to consider the bigger picture. Sir Fu Zhu, known for his aloofness and high aspirations, clearly stands out as a transcendent figure. Inquiring about his background is indeed inappropriate."
"But!" Wei Chi Gong was burning with anxiety and didn't know how to retort.
"Step down!" The Emperor reprimanded him, then turned to his attendants, "Invite Sir Fu Zhu in."
Wei Chi Gong felt ashamed and angry, sighed heavily, and returned to the queue, glaring at Luo Ding, who was still kneeling on the ground, his eyes still immersed in the drama. Fu Zhu, this was Fu Zhu, undoubtedly. The person in front of him seemed to have stepped out of the pages of a book, and his resentment, hatred, forbearance, and everything else, there wouldn't be a second person who could embody these qualities so perfectly except Fu Zhu.
Such temperament could actually be portrayed by a real person.
He hesitated for a moment, feeling remorseful for his disrespect towards the other person in the morning. Suddenly, Luo Ding, who was kneeling on the ground, jumped up like a spring, stretched lazily, and said, "Let's speak Shaanxi dialect in the next scene, shall we?"
Everyone was taken aback, including Wu Yuan. After a moment of sluggishness, the whole room burst into laughter.
Instantly, everyone felt a sense of closeness to Luo Ding. The group of people who had been silent in the dressing room immediately surrounded him and began joking with each other. Luo Ding stood in the midst of the group, hardly needing to say more, and became the center of attention for everyone.
At the shooting location, a group of people from the director's team surrounded the monitor, their faces serious.
"Do we really not need to shoot another scene separately?" Deng Jian frowned and turned to ask Zheng Kezhen.
Zheng Kezhen glanced at Luo Ding, who was chatting happily with everyone, and then focused his attention back on the screen in front of him.
"No need, just shoot a few individual close-up shots later," he said incredulously.
"Why did everything go so smoothly?" It was the first time he had encountered such a situation in his many years of directing.
"Because of Luo Ding's positioning." From the entrance to the studio to the final kneeling scene, Luo Ding didn't make a single misstep. Every step fell perfectly into the best shooting position. Zheng Kezhen sighed deeply, leaned back in his chair, exchanged a glance with Deng Jian, and silently reached a consensus.
This young man is definitely extraordinary.
Author's Note: Please note that this "Tang Chuan" is adapted from unofficial historical accounts. Also, don't worry about whether it's a genuine or fake emotion. Luo Ding and Su Shengbai are just trying to see who can use the other person's relationship to their advantage.
Qin Chun couldn't hide his frustration.
He had thought that the "Tang Chuan"1Chuan means biography. Thus, means Tang biography, or biography of the Tang dynasty. crew was indeed as professional as rumored. After all, he was one of the main actors who had witnessed the rigorous casting process, and both directors of the script were well-known for their meticulousness in the industry.
But what was happening now? How could such an important role be given to this young man in front of him? In terms of role significance, although Fu Zhu might not be considered a protagonist, he was one of the pivotal supporting characters driving the plot. In terms of character positioning, his importance was no less than that of the second or third male leads. Before the TV series went into production, the crew had initiated a vote among fans of the original work, and after reading the entire book, the character that left the deepest impression was not Wei Chi Gong or Li Shimin, but this stubborn and unyielding supporting role. Especially female readers admired his otherworldly appearance described in the book. Such a character with a shining point was easily becoming the highlight of a drama. However, Zheng Kezhen and the others actually casually found such a young man?
The other person was indeed good-looking, especially his smile, although not particularly warm, it easily evoked a sense of goodwill in people. But so what!
No matter from which aspect, he was tens of thousands of miles away from the character with ethereal qualities in the original work!
Qin Chun rolled his eyes and left, obviously feeling misunderstood, not bothering to conceal his disdain for Luo Ding. Zheng Kezhen sighed helplessly. "This guy is so stubborn even at his age. I wonder how many people he has offended." He patted Luo Ding on the shoulder, worried that he might feel down, and explained, "Don't underestimate him. He's also considered an old actor in the industry and has participated in many major productions. He just doesn't know how to socialize, and his thinking is a bit conservative. Anyway, you two don't have much interaction, so after working together, you can just act like you don't know each other."
This wasn't the first time Luo Ding had encountered such a clueless actor who lacked social skills offstage. As Zheng Kezhen said, in the entertainment industry, such individuals usually don't get far. No wonder Qin Chun, known as an old actor in the industry, didn't recognize Luo Ding.
Luo Ding smiled. "It's not that serious. I've seen Mr. Qin's previous works and admire them."
By responding generously, he was indirectly paving the way for all three individuals involved. Zheng Kezhen's previous embarrassment was swept away, and his admiration for Luo Ding grew even more.
Today's young people generally have high self-esteem and regard their dignity as more important than anything else. But in the entertainment industry, being too sharp-edged is not a good thing. Luo Ding's knowledge and tactfulness made Zheng Kezhen feel relieved. After all, as a director, no one wants the set to be filled with intrigue and personal grudges all the time.
Luo Ding's work was relatively concentrated, with the longest being a forty-episode costume drama. Fu Zhu was active during Li Shimin's youth, and because of the convenience of indoor shooting, this part of the drama was moved to the forefront for filming.
The lead actors Wu Yuan and Pan Yiming were taken away early in the morning, and when Luo Ding entered the dressing room, he attracted the attention of many strangers in the room.
The characteristic of historical dramas is that they don't need a room full of big names to increase their selling points. Therefore, apart from some third-tier actors present, many are relatively unknown figures. Although these people may not be famous, they have considerable experience in the industry. There's a clear hierarchy in the entertainment industry, and actors in traditional dramas usually look down on those in idol dramas.
Luo Ding smiled at everyone but didn't break the silence rashly. With Wu Fangyuan, he found a corner to sit down and do his makeup.
Everyone secretly observed him for a while and found that this young man was always calm and gentle, which increased their goodwill towards him. If Luo Ding had been eager to socialize with them from the beginning, their evaluation of him might have been different.
Gathering all the characters together, the first scene to be shot naturally was the one with the most cast members after the start of filming. Characters in "Tang Chuan" appear one by one, but there's one special period, when Fu Zhu becomes famous and is brought back to the court to serve as an official, where Li Shimin's close associates gather in the inner hall to discuss matters and welcome him. Even Wang Junkuo and Du Ruhui are still alive at this point.
During the first scene, everyone was very serious. Wu Yuan wore a crimson court robe, sat upright on the dragon throne, and exuded a natural air of dominance when not smiling. The courtiers standing below held their ceremonial tablets with both hands and bowed slightly with respect.
Wei Chi Gong wore heavy armor and listened to the emperor's low and slow speech with his head bowed even lower.
A court official stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, the renovation of the Luoyang Palace is imminent. Your Majesty is the supreme ruler. How can You2Respectful form of you is used. settle for a shabby palace?"
The Emperor remained motionless, sighed deeply, and said, "With locust plagues and floods raging, taxes are heavy, and the people are still struggling to eat. How can I indulge in pleasure and neglect the world? Today, there is a great joy that I want to share with you all. I have heard of Sir Fu Zhu's name among the people, and I believe many of you have heard of it too. There are many talented individuals among the people, and I have eagerly sent someone to invite him. Sir Fu Zhu is indifferent to fame and wealth and was initially unwilling to accept, but eventually, he was moved by my sincerity and has arrived in Chang'an today."
There was a stir below.
Not everyone was pleased inside.
For them, who had helped the Emperor seize power, everything in the court was ever-changing. After the Emperor ascended the throne, his trust in them visibly diminished, and he consciously sought to usurp their powers. It's a well-known fact that when a crafty rabbit dies, it's the cooking pot for the hound. The Emperor's actions weren't too bad in this regard; within the permitted scope, these old ministers still lived comfortably under his rule.
They were reluctantly enjoying their prestige, watching as the newly promoted Emperor's faction rose to prominence. They understood the Emperor's concerns. Yet, this didn't mean they would welcome an unknown civilian with open arms.
These parachute troops were universally hated and despised wherever they went.
However, despite looking left and right, under the Emperor's intimidation, only Wei Chi Gong had the courage to speak out.
"Your Majesty, please reconsider!" He was worried about another aspect, "While Sir Fu Zhu's name as a great minister is well-known, his origins are unclear. It's risky to let him enter the court!"
The Emperor was somewhat displeased. These old ministers had become somewhat presumptuous after supporting him to the throne. Although most of the time they wisely made subtle suggestions, as the supreme ruler, he didn't want to be constrained by them for the rest of his life.
Now, just inviting a wise man, these guys looked unwilling, worried about power-sharing.
But what he wanted was precisely power-sharing.
The Emperor chuckled, "You're overly concerned, ministers. He's just a wise man from the people. I appreciate his talent, but I may not blindly trust him. Now, with locust plagues and floods causing chaos in the world, I urge you all to consider the bigger picture. Sir Fu Zhu, known for his aloofness and high aspirations, clearly stands out as a transcendent figure. Inquiring about his background is indeed inappropriate."
"But!" Wei Chi Gong was burning with anxiety and didn't know how to retort.
"Step down!" The Emperor reprimanded him, then turned to his attendants, "Invite Sir Fu Zhu in."
Wei Chi Gong felt ashamed and angry, sighed heavily, and returned to the queue, glaring at Luo Ding, who was still kneeling on the ground, his eyes still immersed in the drama. Fu Zhu, this was Fu Zhu, undoubtedly. The person in front of him seemed to have stepped out of the pages of a book, and his resentment, hatred, forbearance, and everything else, there wouldn't be a second person who could embody these qualities so perfectly except Fu Zhu.
Such temperament could actually be portrayed by a real person.
He hesitated for a moment, feeling remorseful for his disrespect towards the other person in the morning. Suddenly, Luo Ding, who was kneeling on the ground, jumped up like a spring, stretched lazily, and said, "Let's speak Shaanxi dialect in the next scene, shall we?"
Everyone was taken aback, including Wu Yuan. After a moment of sluggishness, the whole room burst into laughter.
Instantly, everyone felt a sense of closeness to Luo Ding. The group of people who had been silent in the dressing room immediately surrounded him and began joking with each other. Luo Ding stood in the midst of the group, hardly needing to say more, and became the center of attention for everyone.
At the shooting location, a group of people from the director's team surrounded the monitor, their faces serious.
"Do we really not need to shoot another scene separately?" Deng Jian frowned and turned to ask Zheng Kezhen.
Zheng Kezhen glanced at Luo Ding, who was chatting happily with everyone, and then focused his attention back on the screen in front of him.
"No need, just shoot a few individual close-up shots later," he said incredulously.
"Why did everything go so smoothly?" It was the first time he had encountered such a situation in his many years of directing.
"Because of Luo Ding's positioning." From the entrance to the studio to the final kneeling scene, Luo Ding didn't make a single misstep. Every step fell perfectly into the best shooting position. Zheng Kezhen sighed deeply, leaned back in his chair, exchanged a glance with Deng Jian, and silently reached a consensus.
This young man is definitely extraordinary.
Author's Note: Please note that this "Tang Chuan" is adapted from unofficial historical accounts. Also, don't worry about whether it's a genuine or fake emotion. Luo Ding and Su Shengbai are just trying to see who can use the other person's relationship to their advantage.
