858 A Million Times for You 220 (2/2)
Upon arriving at the makeup room, she noticed that Yan Ge was not around and thus asked, ”Has Senior Yan Ge arrived yet?”
”Not yet.”
Fang Erlan eased herself into the seat, after which Xiao Yue whispered into her ear, ”I saw him entering his room together with a young girl when I went out to buy breakfast this morning. Is she the girlfriend he's secretly dating?”
”No idea.”
”I think that must be the case. Who'd believe that he doesn't have a girlfriend? He probably just didn't make his relationship public for fear that the media and his fans would make a big hoo-ha about it.”
Fang Erlan remained quiet, hoping that there wouldn't be news of the male lead having a girlfriend being leaked before the television series was to begin airing.
It would be detrimental to the television series.
Ever since she was shamed on media platforms by Jing Yang, there were several fans of his leaving malicious comments on her Weibo page even until now.
After having her makeup done, Fang Erlan headed to the buffet restaurant for lunch together with Xiao Yue.
She happened to bump into the director, Jing Tian.
Jing Tian instructed, ”We're planning to film in the ancient town today and we'll be staying there for two nights. Please prepare your personal belongings and bring along whatever's necessary.”
”Director, why aren't we filming here instead?”
”The ancient town fits the scenario described in the original story better, so we decided to go there instead.”
”Alright.”
Fang Erlan instructed Xiao Yue to bring along the necessary items, after which they boarded their nanny van and followed the production team to the film set.
The ancient town was a stone's throw away from the television studio.
It was, in fact, just another filming location that was ideal for the filming of period and historical dramas.
After the production team arrived, Fang Erlan and Xiao Yue alighted. However, Yan Ge's nanny van was nowhere in sight.
They decided to enter the house first, after which they were assigned to their respective rooms. Fang Erlan would be sharing a room with Xiao Yue. However, Fang Erlan shivered involuntarily the moment they entered their allocated room and could not help but find it rather eerie, perhaps because it was an ancient house.
The room was rather clean and did not have much furniture.
Xiao Yue put her bag down and said, ”Sis, I'll go get some blankets.”
”Alright, go ahead.”
”Erlan, we're conducting the praying ceremony now. Hurry,” said Jing Shui.
”Alright, coming!”
It was a standard rule to pray to the gods and wandering spirits around the area before beginning filming at the location.
Fang Erlan finally saw Yan Ge, who was holding some joss sticks in his hand before even changing into his costume.
She walked toward him and asked, ”Who was that girl in front of your door this morning?”
He glared at her and said, ”Don't ask about things you're not supposed to know.”
Fang Erlan had nothing to say and instead proceeded to pray and offer joss sticks.
After the praying session, the crew members began setting up the equipment and prepared for filming to begin.
Fang Erlan sat in her chair to read her script and unintentionally chanced upon the sight of the young woman she had seen in the morning.
She was no longer wearing a mask and her features could be seen clearly. Although she was standing at a distance away, Fang Erlan could tell that the young girl was in her early twenties. She had delicate and striking features and was rather pleasant-looking.
Fang Erlan looked at Yan Ge who, was reading his script, and discovered that he did not seem to notice that the girl was staring at him.
She did not bother reminding him either, thinking to herself that he might be aware of the girl's presence.
Noticing that they were about to be cued soon, she put her script down and said, ”Let's rehearse our lines.”
He expressed assent and proceeded to rehearse with her.
The scene was to be filmed in the water.
Jing Tian had checked the pond beforehand and found that it was of an appropriate depth measuring about two meters.
Fang Erlan did not require a stunt double since she could swim.
However, Jing Tian nonetheless decided to arrange for divers to be on set inside the pool as a safety precaution.
After rehearsing his lines, Yan Ge proceeded to get changed and have his makeup done.
The equipment and backdrops were all set up properly.
Filming commenced officially.
The supporting female lead fell into the water by accident and called for help, after which Fang Erlan scurried toward the pond from afar and plunged into the water without hesitation to pull her toward the shore. The supporting actress then kicked Fang Erlan's chin when they were getting out of the water. Although she was supposed to only kick Fang Erlan lightly, the latter felt immense pain in her chin and fell back into the pond.