HLnovel Chapter 547 Coordinating Filming
Chapter 547 Coordinating Filming
The following morning, Fu Yibai and Li Dabai boarded a plane together to Hainan.
The plane landed at Sanya Phoenix International Airport around noon.
After the two got off the plane, they were driven straight to the film set by a driver arranged by Zhang Xinyu.
The car stopped in front of a resort hotel in Clearwater Bay.
The film crew booked two floors of the hotel, and the staff coming in and out of the lobby greeted Li Dabai.
Li Dabai nodded in response to each one, his expression unchanged.
Director Ke is a middle-aged director in his early forties who has directed many urban romance dramas and is known in the industry for his efficiency and good temper.
He was taken aback when he saw Fu Yibai and Li Dabai come in together, and then stood up from his chair.
"Director Fu? What brings you here?"
"Director Ke, I'm sorry to bother you."
Fu Yibai shook hands with him.
"I happened to be on vacation in Hainan, so I stopped by to take a look."
"I see. Please sit down, please sit down."
"Director Ko, I've come here this time with another request."
"No, no, no, just say what you need. Don't be so formal about asking for favors."
You're too kind.
"Then I'll just say it directly."
Here's the thing.
Da Bai was a bit tired from filming night scenes a few days ago, so he went back to Beijing yesterday for a check-up.
The doctor advised her not to overwork herself recently, and especially to avoid staying up late.
Ke Hanchen nodded, a look of understanding on his face.
"Teacher Li's role is indeed not easy."
There have been many night shoots lately, including several rain scenes and crying scenes, which has been quite taxing on the actors.
"So I'd like to discuss this with Director Ko."
Could you try to film Baymax's scenes during the daytime as much as possible?
And we'll move her scenes forward as much as possible so she can finish filming quickly and return to Beijing to recuperate.
Ke Hanchen remained silent for a few seconds.
This wasn't the first time he'd encountered an actor needing to adjust filming schedules due to health reasons, but Fu Yibai personally intervened, which carried a different weight.
"Director Fu, I understand Teacher Li's situation."
I tried to concentrate Ms. Li's scenes during the day and moved her scenes forward.
Tell her to finish filming and return to Beijing as soon as possible.
Fu Yibai nodded in satisfaction.
"The costs of adjusting the shooting schedule, including set renovations, stunt double fees, and overtime pay, will all be borne by Chenxi."
Director Ke will have the production manager prepare a budget, which can then be submitted directly to Chenxi Finance.
"Director Fu, you're too kind."
"Of course."
After leaving the conference room, Li Dabai and Fu Yibai walked along the hotel corridor toward Li Dabai's room.
"Director Ke is a really nice person."
Li Dabai said softly.
"That's really good, very sensible."
Fu Yibai nodded.
The two returned to Li Dabai's room. Li Dabai sat down on the sofa, kicked off his flat shoes, and stepped barefoot onto the carpet.
"I thought I'd have to use a lot of words."
"Director Ke is a smart man."
Moreover, my request wasn't unreasonable; it was merely a matter of adjusting the shooting order, which wouldn't affect the quality of the final product.
"When are you leaving?"
"I'll stay here with you for a few days."
"Spend a few days with me? No need."
There are a lot of people on the film crew, and if you stay here, people will talk.
Who said that?
"You're newly pregnant, I can't just abandon you here and do nothing."
Li Dabai didn't say anything more.
She stood up, walked up to Fu Yibai, bent down, and kissed him on the forehead.
"Then I'll go take a shower and change my clothes first."
I have to go to the film set this afternoon.
"Um."
For the next few days, Fu Yibai stayed in the hotel.
During the day, Li Dabai goes to the film set to shoot, while he handles work in his room.
Zhang Xinyu sends him document summaries that she needs to review every day, and he reviews them on his computer and replies.
Li Dabai finishes work at five o'clock every afternoon and always comes back in good condition.
Ke Hanchen arranged her scenes very reasonably, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with enough rest time in between.
The night shoot was compressed to four scenes, and all were scheduled to wrap up before 8 p.m.
On August 25, Fu Yibai left Hainan.
The plane took off from Sanya Phoenix International Airport and landed at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.
The driver from Hengdian was already waiting outside the airport; it was the same black Mercedes van as last time.
It was already 2 PM when the car entered Hengdian.
Fu Yibai pushed open the villa door, and a blast of cold air hit him.
Yang's mother was sitting on the living room sofa picking vegetables, while Zhao Ning was sitting on the playmat next to her legs.
The little girl was wearing a pink vest dress today, with her hair tied in two little buns, and clutching a plush rabbit in her hand.
Hearing the noise at the door, she turned her head, saw Fu Yibai, paused for a second, then dropped the rabbit and crawled towards the door on all fours.
"dad!"
Fu Yibai changed into slippers and walked over quickly, bending down to scoop his daughter into his arms.
Zhao Ning giggled in his arms, cupped his face in her little hands, leaned in and kissed him on the cheek, leaving his face covered in saliva.
"Do you miss your dad?"
"Daddy, Daddy."
The little one didn't know what "missing" meant, but she had a feeling of longing, so she kept calling for her father.
"Mom, is Rongrong still on set?"
"Yes, she has scenes to film this afternoon, and it should last until evening."
"Has Zhaoning been behaving well these past few days?"
"Very well-behaved."
Every morning when I wake up, I call for my dad, and then I call for my mom.
When Rongrong went out, she chased after her to the door, grabbing Rongrong's skirt and refusing to let go.
Fu Yibai looked down at his daughter in his arms.
The little girl was intently playing with the buttons on his shirt.
"Rongrong should be finishing filming soon, right?"
"It'll be done soon, filming will wrap up next month."
She had mentioned to me before that she wouldn't take on any more projects after finishing this one, and that she wanted to come back and spend more time with Zhaoning.