FYN Chapter 36 Oda and Junko arrive at the film set
Chapter 36 Oda and Junko arrive at the film set
As he walked onto the set that morning, Zhou Ming glanced at him, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "Oh, Director Lin's late today?" His gaze swept across the set. "Li Yitong's not here either. Was she exhausted from filming the night scenes last night?"
Lin Feng touched his nose, his face serious: "She said she had a bit of a cold this morning and called me. I went and bought her some medicine so she could rest in her room."
"Oh, okay, then let's shoot the scenes between Wang Xingde and Tao Yinghong this morning?"
"become."
The veteran actors' skills are evident from the moment they step in. Wang Xingde's suppressed pain and Tao Yinghong's madness are so palpable that they can be felt even through the lens.
Around noon, he checked his watch and greeted Zhou Ming, "Senior brother, I'm going to bring Yitong some food. You keep an eye on things here."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Lin Feng found a Shandong cuisine restaurant nearby and ordered braised pork belly and braised pork intestines, which Li Yitong likes, as well as a side of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Back in the hotel room, Li Yitong was lying on the bed scrolling through her phone, her hair a mess. Seeing him come in, she immediately pounced on him like a kitten: "Boss, what delicious food did you buy?"
"Here's your favorite food." Lin Feng placed the lunchbox on the table. "Check if it's authentic."
Li Yitong opened the box, and the aroma of the braised pork immediately wafted out. The marbled meat, soaked in sauce, looked incredibly appetizing. She picked up a piece and popped it into her mouth, her eyes lighting up: "Delicious! Quite authentic!"
"Eat slowly, no one will take it from you." Lin Feng handed her a glass of water.
During meals, Li Yitong would always put food in his bowl—a piece of large intestine, a piece of egg, and finally even pick out the fatty edge of the braised pork for him: "Eat this, it'll help you recover."
Lin Feng looked at the food in his bowl, both amused and exasperated: "I'm not an animal."
"Who told you to do that last night..." Li Yitong's voice trailed off, her cheeks flushed, and she lowered her head to eat her rice, not daring to look at him.
Lin Feng recalled the "partner yoga" last night, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he leaned over to whisper in her ear, "That's your fault, you're just so flexible."
"Hey!" Li Yitong patted him lightly, but her eyes were full of laughter. "How about I go to the film set with you this afternoon? There's nothing to do staying in the room all the time."
"No need, I'll give you a day off." Lin Feng held her hand. "Rest well, I'll bring you something delicious when I get back tonight."
"Really?" Li Yitong's eyes lit up.
"Really." He gently stroked her nose. "But... I have to 'make up for lost time' tonight."
Li Yitong's face instantly turned red. She glared at him reproachfully but didn't refute him.
In the days that followed, the crew made steady and rapid progress. During the day, Li Yitong always kept her distance from him, addressed him as "Director Lin," and had an open and honest look in her eyes when acting together. During breaks, she would only chat with the actresses, and they looked like ordinary superiors and subordinates.
"You're such a good actress, it's a shame you're not in spy movies," Raymond Lam teased her in a low voice during a break.
Li Yitong glared at him and whispered, "May Day is coming soon, and Xiaotian is coming. What if she notices something? There are too many people on set, and too much gossip." She actually had a little plan in mind. The more she restrained herself, the more she looked forward to the "yoga class" that night.
Lin Feng thought about it and agreed, so he stopped teasing her. But when they returned to their room that night and the door closed, it was as if they were released from their restraints. All the words they hadn't said during the day, and all the intimacy they hadn't shared, were made up for in the darkness.
Li Yitong's yoga practice is getting "better" and "better," and Lin Feng has also fully realized the true meaning of "never learning until old age." In particular, the explosive power hidden in her seemingly delicate body always surprises him.
Time slipped away amidst the sounds of clapping and the waves, and before they knew it, it was May Day. Lin Feng had bought tickets for Tian Xiwei and Liu Haochun, both for a flight to Xiamen around 11 a.m. on May 1st. He had a crucial scene with Xiao Heyun and Li Shiqing that morning and couldn't get away, so he asked Zhou Ming, "Senior brother, could you please pick them up? You know them both, so it'll be easy for you."
"Okay, I'll take care of it."
In the morning, Lin Feng stared at the monitor. On the screen, he and Li Yitong were acting out the scene where Xiao Heyun said, "Then let's try again." The hope and determination that flashed in Li Shiqing's eyes were just right.
I breathed a sigh of relief. The scene was filmed three times, and it finally achieved the desired effect.
Just as I took off my headphones, I heard a clear voice calling out from the entrance of the film set: "Brother Feng!"
He turned around and saw Tian Xiwei rushing towards him, hugging him tightly, her arms around him: "Brother Feng! I missed you so much!"
Lin Feng was almost breathless from her hug, and patted her back: "Alright, alright, so many people are watching, how much longer are you going to hug me?"
Tian Xiwei then realized that everyone around her was from the film crew. Her face flushed, and she slowly released her grip, took two steps back, and gave him a rather awkward "French military salute" in the style of a TV drama: "Reporting, Brother Feng! Tian Xiwei has come to visit the set!"
Everyone around laughed, and the veteran actor playing Wang Xingde joked, "Director Lin, this girl is just like you, full of energy."
"She's just a kid, she doesn't know any better." Lin Feng waved his hand with a smile, then turned his gaze to behind Tian Xiwei, where Liu Haochun stood, wearing a white dress, her hair tied in a ponytail, carrying a small suitcase, like a quiet gardenia.
She watched Tian Xiwei and Lin Feng interact, a hint of envy in her eyes. When she saw Lin Feng looking over, she quickly lowered her head and whispered, "Brother Feng."
"Haochun's here." Lin Feng walked over and took the suitcase from her hands. "Are you tired?"
"Not tired." Liu Haochun shook her head, glanced up at him, then quickly lowered her head again, her cheeks slightly flushed.
"Let me introduce you," Raymond Lam said, pulling the two women to the middle. "These are Tian Xiwei and Liu Haochun, the leading ladies in my last movie. They're here to visit the set for a few days."
"Hello everyone!" Tian Xi greeted everyone with a smile, her eyes darting around curiously.
Liu Haochun also whispered "Hello everyone," his hands nervously gripping the hem of his clothes.
The veteran actors responded with smiles, and the actress who played Tao Yinghong held Tian Xiwei's hand, saying, "This girl is so pretty, no wonder Director Lin treats you like a treasure."
Tian Xiwei's face turned even redder, and she secretly glanced at Lin Feng, her eyes full of smugness.
Lin Feng told Zhou Ming, "Senior brother, please keep an eye on the afternoon's scenes. I'll take them out for a walk." He then told the crew, "Additional lunch, it's on me!"
"Alright!" everyone cheered.
Li Yitong originally wanted to stay on set to avoid any awkwardness if they met again, but Tian Xiwei grabbed her arm: "Sister Yitong, let's go eat together! I brought you some local specialties!"
Liu Haochun nodded in agreement, "Let's go together, Sister Yitong." She couldn't refuse, so she had no choice but to go along.
On the way, Tian Xiwei chattered incessantly like a little sparrow: "Brother Feng, your film crew is so big! Is that bus really going to explode...?"
Liu Haochun occasionally responded with a few words, while Li Yitong listened quietly, only speaking a few words when asked occasionally, creating an unexpectedly harmonious atmosphere.
Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a Minnan restaurant. The restaurant was small but clean. It was said to have been recommended by the film crew and that the food was authentic.
Raymond Lam picked up the menu: "I'll order a few signature dishes first: satay noodles, oyster omelet, ginger duck, and fried crab. You guys can see what else you want to eat."
Tian Xiwei snatched the menu, her eyes wide with surprise: "Wow! What's this 'earthworm jelly'? It looks so strange!"
"Are you sure you want sea worm jelly?" Lin Feng raised an eyebrow. "It's made with worms inside."
"Huh?" Tian Xiwei immediately pushed the menu away. "Then I don't want it! I want this pineapple rice! And this fried five-spice roll!"
Liu Haochun pointed to a dish and whispered, "I want to eat this steamed grouper."
Li Yitong flipped through the menu: "Then let's have some stir-fried seasonal vegetables and peanut soup."
"Okay." Lin Feng handed the menu to the waiter. "That's all."
While waiting for the food, Tian Xiwei took two bags out of her bag: "Sister Yitong, these are pickled chicken feet for you, they're mildly spicy! Haochun, this is your favorite sesame candy, my mom bought it especially for you."
"Thank you, Weiwei." The two of them took the things and smiled.
Liu Haochun also took out a small box: "Brother Feng, this is a bookmark I brought for you. I made it myself." Inside the box was a dried maple leaf with the character "Feng" embroidered on it in gold thread.
"It looks great, thank you Haochun."
The dishes were served quickly. The aroma of satay noodles, the rich flavor of ginger duck, and the crispy fragrance of oyster omelet blended together, making one's appetite soar.
It was Tian Xiwei's first time eating oyster omelet. She picked up a piece with her chopsticks, and it was so hot that she gasped for breath, but she still said, "Delicious! Delicious than I imagined!"
Liu Haochun ate the grouper in small bites. The fish was tender and fresh. She ate very politely, occasionally glancing up at Lin Feng.
"Shall I take you to the beach this afternoon?"
"Okay, okay!" Tian Xiwei immediately raised her hand in agreement.
Liu Haochun nodded, his eyes shining with anticipation.