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Chapter 125 "Painted Skin" Filming Completed

In mid-May, Hengdian already has a hint of summer in the air.

Filming of "Painted Skin" proceeded smoothly. Fu Yibai sat behind the monitor, watching Fan Binbin and Chen Kun rehearse their scenes.

This is a scene where Wang Sheng discovers Xiao Wei's true identity, and the tension between the two is just right.

"Cut, passed."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liu Yan came over with her phone and whispered a few words in his ear.

Fu Yibai took the phone; on the screen was a message from Zhao Qi.

The premiere of "Empresses in the Palace" garnered a 4.7% viewership rating on Anhui TV and a 5.1% rating on Dragon TV.

He returned the phone to Liu Yan, his expression unchanged.

"understood."

Fan Binbin stepped down from in front of the camera, took the water glass handed to him by his assistant, and glanced over.

"What's wrong?"

"The Legend of Zhen Huan has premiered, and its viewership rating has exceeded 5%."

Fan Binbin raised an eyebrow and smiled.

"Qin Lan and the others are going to become famous."

There was no hint of jealousy in her tone; instead, there was a certain confidence from someone who had been through it all.

"Well, at least they've gained some recognition."

In the days that followed, the ratings for "Empresses in the Palace" skyrocketed.

On May 15th, both ratings exceeded 5%.

May 18th, breaking the 5-day mark.

On May 22, Anhui TV achieved a peak viewership rating of 8.3%, while Dragon TV reached 7.9%.

This palace drama produced by Chenxi is a huge hit.

Qin Lan, Gao Lu, and other actresses from the production company Chenxi all saw their status rise dramatically thanks to this drama.

Qin Lan and Gao Lu have even jumped directly into the ranks of near-second-tier actors.

Since the hit drama "Empresses in the Palace" became a sensation, Lin Wei has received numerous script offers.

Lin Wei's strategy was correct. After their status rose, Qin Lan and others received offers that were of much higher quality and paid in a way that was incomparable to what they had received before.

Agents began accepting offers based on the artists' plans.

After a few months of leisure, Qin Lan and the others finally got busy again.

The broadcast times of "My Own Swordsman" and "Empresses in the Palace" were only one week apart.

Although the ratings for "My Own Swordsman" were not as high as those for "Empresses in the Palace" when it first aired, it still managed to break the 7 mark by the end of May thanks to its lighthearted and humorous plot and comedic style that appealed to all ages.

Hu Jing and Wang Ou, who were already somewhat famous, saw their popularity rise again due to the hit TV series "My Own Swordsman".

Hu Jing's portrayal of Tong Xiangyu is shrewd and righteous, while Wang Ou's portrayal of Guo Furong is charming and adorable. The two characters' distinct personalities have left a deep impression on the audience, and the online discussion continues to rise.

As the two dramas continue to gain popularity, Chenxi Film & Television's reputation and influence in the industry are growing day by day.

In late May, summer was gradually settling in Hengdian.

Filming for "Painted Skin" has entered its final sprint stage.

Fu Yibai sat behind the monitor, watching Fan Binbin and Gao Lu perform a scene of sisters turning against each other.

Fan Binbin's eyes were red, tears welling up but not falling, while Gao Lu bit her lower lip, her fingers clenched until they turned white.

"Cut! Passed!"

Fu Yibai stood up, and the two women breathed a sigh of relief, pulling themselves out of the play.

Gao Lu took the tissue handed to her by her assistant and wiped her eyes, while Fan Binbin went directly to the monitor to watch the playback of the finished product.

"Mr. Fu, is what I've said enough?"

Gao Lu leaned closer, her eyes still a little red.

"enough.

Go touch up your makeup and get ready for the next scene.

"it is good."

As Fu Yibai reviewed the monitor, his cell phone rang.

I picked up my phone; it was a call from Wang Peng.

"Feed".

"Mr. Fu, Director Jiang Wei has agreed to direct 'Lurking.' Should the company arrange for some of our artists to participate?"

Let me think…

Forget it, I won't make any arrangements.

Let director Jiang Wei hold a public casting call.

You and Lin Wei assist each other from the side.

If other companies want the role, the two of you can make the decision.

"clear."

The call was then disconnected.

The quality of "Lurking" is indeed very high, and it can definitely be considered a hit drama.

Unfortunately, several important characters in this drama do not match the image and temperament of the company's artists.

Moreover, although this drama is a good drama, it doesn't really promote any actors.

This is perfect for exchanging resources with other companies.

August 1, Hengdian.

The last scene was filmed at 4 p.m.

"Card!"

Fu Yibai stood up, his voice echoing throughout the entire photography studio.

"The filming of 'Painted Skin' has wrapped up."

The entire venue was silent for two seconds, then erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.

Fan Binbin stepped down from in front of the green screen, her eyes still red, but a smile on her face. A staff member handed her flowers, which she accepted, her gaze searching through the crowd before finally settling on Fu Yibai.

Fu Yibai stood behind the monitor, looked at her, and nodded slightly.

Fan Binbin smiled and didn't go over. Instead, she stood at the edge of the crowd, holding the flowers, and talked to everyone who came to congratulate her.

Gao Lu and Yan Danchen huddled together, both wearing relieved smiles.

For these two newcomers to film, participating in such a big production for the first time was incredibly stressful.

Fortunately, with Fu Yibai's patient guidance and the two of them working hard, they were able to avoid slowing down the production schedule.

Filming finally wrapped up today, and the pressure of more than a month has been released instantly.

At 7 p.m., the wrap party was held at a hotel in Hengdian Town.

Two tables were reserved, and although there weren't many people, including the main cast and crew and key staff, the atmosphere was lively.

Fu Yibai sat in the main seat, with Fan Binbin on his left and Gao Lu on his right.

After several rounds of drinks, everyone began toasting each other.

Chen Kun and Zhen Zidan stood up one after the other to toast Fu Yibai.

The wrap party lasted until 10 p.m.

Fu Yibai helped the slightly tipsy Fan Binbin back to the hotel room. As soon as the door closed, Fan Binbin hooked her arms around his neck and kissed him.

The kiss, tinged with the smell of alcohol, was passionate and lingering.

Fu Yibai put his arm around her waist in response.

As night deepened, the sounds in the room gradually subsided.