bookcurios Chapter 1239, passed in 1 step.
Chapter 1239, passed in 1 step.
The first scene of "Don't Lose" wasn't particularly difficult; the only person he acted with was the female lead.
However, it also tests the actors' and dogs' coordination, as well as the dogs' intelligence and emotional intelligence.
The filming location was an elegant traditional courtyard set.
The bluestone-paved ground was swept clean, and a low bamboo table was placed under the eaves, on which were the lady's embroidery frame, silk thread, and a plate of osmanthus cake.
This scene depicts the heartwarming daily life of the female lead, who hurts her eyes from sitting too long doing embroidery, and her family's country dog, Yuanbao, taking care of her. There are no conflicts, just a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Bu Diu was arranged to lie on the porch and watch the sunset.
The moment the director yelled "Action!", Bu Diu's ears twitched slightly, and then his eyes glanced at the female lead who was frowning and rubbing her eyes by the table.
The female protagonist held the embroidery needle, but suddenly stopped halfway through. She rubbed her sore eyes repeatedly with her fingertips, her brows furrowed tightly, and she muttered to herself, "Why does this thread look increasingly blurry?"
She reached out to touch the teacup on the table, but because she couldn't see clearly, her fingertips wobbled in mid-air, unable to find the right spot.
Everyone watched with bated breath.
Bu Diu slowly stood up, without rushing over to make a fuss. Instead, it tiptoed to the table, first sniffing the teacup to make sure it was warm, then gently pawing at the woman's wrist and pulling her closer to the teacup.
The female protagonist was stunned for a moment, then followed the force to the teacup and took a sip of warm water.
She smiled and rubbed Bu Diu's head: "Yuanbao, you're so clever."
Bu Diu seemed to understand the praise, its tail gently sweeping the ground before turning its head to look at the osmanthus cake on the low table.
It knew that the "master" in the "game" liked to eat this when he was tired from embroidery.
Instead of carrying it directly, it used its paws to push the plate towards the female protagonist, making it within her reach. It even nuzzled the back of her hand with its nose, as if urging her to try it.
The female lead picked up the osmanthus cake, took a bite, and smiled reproachfully, "You're such a glutton, yet you know how to coax me into eating."
As she spoke, she broke off half a piece of osmanthus cake and fed it to Bu Die.
Without losing sight of her bright eyes, she held the osmanthus cake in her mouth, chewing and savoring it carefully.
Just then, a gust of wind blew by, causing the embroidery frame under the eaves to sway, and the silk threads that had fallen to the ground became tangled in a mess.
The female protagonist sighed, bent down to pick it up, but instead of throwing it away, she lowered her head first and carefully nudged the embroidery hoop to her feet with her nose.
It gently tugged at the tangled threads with its paws, its movements so delicate as if afraid of breaking them. After tugging at them a couple of times, it would look up at the female protagonist as if to ask, "Is this right?"
Director Qi laughed as he watched, and whispered to Director Wen, "This dog knows more about acting than the extras."
Director Wen nodded slightly, "It's not bad."
The female lead squatted down, touched Bu Diu's head, and her eyes were slightly red.
Upon seeing this, Bu Diu immediately stuck out his tongue to lick off the crumbs of cake stuck to her fingertips, then buried his head in her arms and made a comfortable purring sound.
"Cut! Pass!"
The director called "cut" with satisfaction and even gave Bu Diu a thumbs-up.
Bu Diu seemed to understand the gesture, and wagged its tail even more enthusiastically.
It turned and ran to the stagehand, picked up the actress's coat, and gently placed it at her feet. It knew it was cold and was afraid that its "master" would catch a chill while sitting.
Everyone laughed.
Director Wen laughed heartily, "Good dog, you even know how to add your own scenes!"
The scene was filmed much more smoothly than anyone expected. The female lead and Bu Diu worked together seamlessly, and the interaction between the two was heartwarming. Bu Diu was not affected by the people and cameras around him and didn't even have any NGs!
Su Xing breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Bu Diu's performance. She hadn't expected that Bu Diu would actually have a talent for acting and that he could get it right in one take!
Realizing the first "game" was over, Bu Diu ran up to Su Xing, wagging its tail and whining sweetly, begging for praise.
Su Xing patted Bu Diu's big head and said, "Bu Diu, you're so great!"
Ye Xitang, standing to the side, was also very excited, "Bu Diu performed so well! He's truly born to be a star!"
Su Xing smiled and took out a bag of beef jerky from his bag, rewarding Bu Shi with one.
They ate slowly and deliberately, squinting their eyes in enjoyment.
The female lead then walked over, cupped Bu Diu's head, and kissed its forehead, saying, "Good dog, your acting is really good!"
Just as Bu Diu swallowed the beef strips, it was caught off guard by the female lead's sudden kiss. It froze for two seconds, then tilted its head and rested it on Su Xing's leg.
The female lead said, "What's wrong? Don't worry, weren't you just being nice to me?"
Su Xing laughed and said, "It's just shy."
The female lead giggled, "A dog can be shy? That's hilarious!"
She then looked at Su Xing and said, "You've raised this dog really well; it's so intelligent and understanding!"
Su Xing laughed and said, "Its intelligence is not bad, and it used to be a stray, so it knows how to read people's expressions."
The female lead felt a pang of heartache upon hearing this, "It had actually been a stray? How pitiful..."
On the other side, Director Qi also talked to Director Wen about Su Xing and Bu Diu, and he talked about the requests that Su Xing had made.
Director Wen thought for a moment and said, "Let's sign it as she requests."
Bu Diu is really suitable for the character of Yuan Bao in the show, and it is smart enough and knows how to cooperate. It is a rare dog actor.
If they miss this opportunity, they'll have a hard time finding a suitable dog actor again anytime soon.
Su Xing's demands were not excessive; they were all aimed at ensuring his health and safety.
Two of the dog scenes were somewhat dangerous, so professional pet trainers and veterinary staff were actually necessary.
Most importantly, with Ye Xitang, such a powerful figure, around, the production team didn't want to offend the people she had hired.
Director Qi said, "Okay, then I'll have someone find two professional pet trainers and veterinarians nearby to come and help."
After the two finished talking, Director Qi walked over to Su Xing and talked to her about signing the contract.
“Bu Diu is very suitable for the role of Yuanbao in the play. Ms. Su, shall we sign the contract now? We can also include the conditions you mentioned in the contract.”
Su Xing didn't put on airs and readily agreed.
Su Xing and Ye Xitang followed Director Qi to the office area.
Director Qi had the contract revised and two copies printed out.
Su Xing officially signed a non-discardable participation contract with the production team.