Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 159 Fu Yibai's Acting Skills

"Brother Yibai, did I perform poorly today?"

In the evening, after dinner, Jing Tian went to the terrace, where she met Fu Yibai, who was admiring the scenery.

"You actually did a very good job."

"Really!"

"Well, it's getting late, you should go back and rest early."

After saying that, Fu Yibai turned and left.

Jing Tian opened her mouth behind him, but didn't say anything.

In the days that followed, Jing Tian performed steadily.

Although she struggled to capture the emotions when portraying Mitsuha after the character's exchange, with Fu Yibai's guidance, she was able to quickly find her footing.

And so, the days passed one by one.

Finally, it was time for Fu Yibai's first scene.

Taki and Mitsuha meet again in a different time on Mount Kami.

They can see each other and hear each other's voices, but they cannot touch each other.

At sunset, in that moment when light and shadow intertwine, is the only time they can meet.

The photographer is in position.

Four cameras were set up: two pointed at Jing Tian and two at the spot where Fu Yibai was about to stand.

"Director Fu, we have forty minutes left in the lighting."

Fu Yibai nodded, stood up, took off his coat, and handed it to Liu Yan.

Today he was wearing Taki's costume, a simple windbreaker and work pants, and his hair was a little longer than usual, which the stylist gave him a slightly messy, youthful look.

"System, exchange for skill: Performance Mastery."

[Ding! Redemption successful! 10000 points consumed. 5000 points remaining.]

Fu Yibai closed his eyes, feeling the surge of performance knowledge flooding into his mind.

Emotional engagement, body language, rhythm of dialogue, camera presence...

Countless acting insights flooded in, then merged seamlessly with his directing experience.

When he opened his eyes again, he looked like a teenager.

"Director Fu, is it ready?"

The assistant director's voice came through.

Fu Yibai nodded and walked to the marked location.

The setting sun fell perfectly on his profile, bathing his angular face in a warm golden light.

Jing Tian stood about ten meters away on the opposite side, her hair disheveled by the wind.

She looked at Fu Yibai, and her heart skipped a beat.

It's not acting.

It really was a missed beat.

He looks so good today.

That kind of beauty isn't something you can achieve by deliberately dressing up; it's a casual, effortless kind of beauty.

"On your marks—"

The assistant director's voice brought Jing Tian back to her senses.

"Scene 47, Shot 1, Action!"

The clapperboard clicked.

"Mitsuba!"

"Mitsuba!"

"Taki!"

The two called each other's names on the sacred mountain.

Although the two were not far apart, they could only hear each other's voices but could not see each other's figures.

Running, meeting, missing each other.

The two stopped and turned around.

"There?"

Even though they were face to face, they still couldn't see each other.

The two raised their hands and touched in mid-air, but still did not touch each other.

Mitsuha and Taki both sighed at the same time.

At this moment, the light of day dimmed, and the setting sun completely disappeared into the horizon.

"As dusk fell..."

"ah"

"ah"

The two finally saw each other.

Surprise, joy.

Fu Yibai's expression first showed relief, then joy.

"Mitsuba".

"Taki".

Jing Tian naturally stepped forward.

"Taki! Taki!"

She placed her hands on Fu Yibai's chest.

"You're really here!"

Tears welled up in her eyes.

.........

"Cut! Passed."

The scene went surprisingly smoothly.

"My God, is this Director Fu's first time acting?"

Wow, that's amazing! You got it right in one take.

"Yes, I didn't expect that Director Fu is not only good at directing, but also so good at acting."

"Director Fu is so handsome! He can write, direct, and act."

How can there be such a perfect man?

"Luckily, I got it right on the first try."

Otherwise, we'll have to climb the mountain again tomorrow.

The crew members were whispering among themselves.

"Brother Yibai, you're amazing."

Is this really your first time acting?

Jing Tian moved closer to Fu Yibai, her eyes sparkling, still bearing the traces of tears from the play.

"You did very well too."

"Go touch up your makeup, there's one more shot."

"oh."

……

Time passed little by little.

On June 1st, all the scenes in Dali were filmed, and the next step is to move to Shanghai to film the main scenes featuring Fu Yibai.

The scenes featuring Fu Yibai will be filmed very quickly.

With his masterful acting skills, Fu Yibai's scenes were mostly filmed in one take.

This amazed everyone on the crew.

On June 12, in the final scene of "Your Name", Mitsuha and Taki reunite.

"Your name..."

"Cut! Passed!"

Filming wrapped!

"Wow, that's fast!"

"Oh my god, I haven't had enough of Director Fu's acting yet!"

"Waaaaah~"

Director Fu is so handsome!

"This is the first time I've felt that filming time has gone by so quickly..."

When filming wrapped up this time, none of the female staff members on the crew felt any joy.

The only regret is not being able to see Fu Yibai act.

"Director Fu! When will you ever act in a movie yourself again?!"

One of the bolder female employees shouted.

Fu Yibai, who was drinking water, waved his hand upon hearing this.

"I'm not acting anymore, I'm not acting anymore."

"It's too tiring. Being a director is much easier; I only have to yell 'cut,' and I don't have to say as many lines."

Hahahaha.

The crew burst into laughter.

"Brother Yibai, can I still act with you?"

Jing Tian reluctantly came to Fu Yibai's side.

"Ahem, there's a chance, there's a chance."

"Director Fu, I'm taking Tian Tian with me."

Thank you so much for your hard work this time.

Lu Zheng smiled and extended his hand, which Fu Yibai shook.

"Yes, have a safe trip."