bacchusnovels Chapter 138, "Painted Skin," is released.
Chapter 138, "Painted Skin," is released.
At the end of October, the crew moved to a villa area on the outskirts of Beijing to film the home of the male lead, Do Min-joon.
The film crew rented this villa. It's in a European style, with a small garden and a swimming pool. The afternoon sunlight in autumn shines in, creating excellent light and shadow effects.
Fu Yibai sat behind the monitor, watching Hu Ge and Tang Yan rehearse their lines.
"Cut! Passed!"
Fu Yibai stood up, about to say something, when he caught a glimpse of a figure at the edge of the crowd.
Yang Mi met his gaze, smiled with her eyes crinkling, and waved.
Tang Yan followed his gaze and saw Yang Mi. She raised her eyebrows slightly, then looked away and casually accepted the water glass from her assistant.
Fu Yibai walked over.
Why didn't you say so beforehand?
"I already told you, didn't I? I told you last night."
Yang Mi blinked, her gaze passing over him and landing on the film set.
"This is 'My Love from the Star'? It looks pretty good."
"Um."
Fu Yibai stepped aside to introduce her.
"That's Tang Yan over there, the female lead. And Hu Ge, the male lead."
Yang Mi nodded, her gaze lingering on Tang Yan for a second before looking away.
"I know Tangtang, I've met her a few times."
She paused for a moment, then laughed again.
"You go about your business, don't worry about me, I'll just watch from the side."
Fu Yibai glanced at her, said nothing, and turned back behind the monitor.
Yang Mi found an inconspicuous spot to sit down, her gaze sweeping across the film set, glancing at Tang Yan one moment and Fu Yibai the next, her expression unreadable.
The crew wrapped up work in the evening and returned to the city.
Yang Mi followed Fu Yibai's car, and the two found a restaurant near the hotel to eat.
After finishing their meal, the two returned to the hotel.
Yang Mi had booked a room on another floor, but she didn't go back; instead, she followed Fu Yibai directly into his room.
As soon as the door closed, she threw herself into his arms, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him.
This kiss carried a long-suppressed longing, passionate and tender.
Fu Yibai put his arm around her waist in response.
As night deepened, the room gradually quieted down.
Yang Mi curled up in Fu Yibai's arms, her fingers gently tracing her name on his chest.
"Is your relationship with Tang Yan like that too?"
"You figured it out?"
"Of course."
Are you jealous?
A little bit~
But more than that, it's because she was able to film with you for so long.
Does she enjoy herself like this every night?
As she spoke, Yang Mi was quite unruly, rubbing her thigh, which was resting on Fu Yibai's lower abdomen, up and down.
"Woman, it seems you're still not convinced."
"I give up, I give up~"
I don't want it anymore~
Fu Yibai ignored her pleas for mercy and rolled over again, pinning her beneath him.
On November 25, filming for "My Love from the Star" was more than halfway complete.
Fu Yibai gave the film crew a day off.
The premiere of "Painted Skin" is scheduled for the Xinghe Cinema in Beijing.
The red carpet event started at 5 p.m. and lasted for two hours.
Fan Binbin walked the red carpet in a long black dress, surrounded by a flurry of flashing lights.
Chen Kun and Zhen Zishan followed closely behind, while Gao Lu and Yan Danchen also attended in formal attire.
Fu Yibai was the last to walk onto the red carpet, accompanied by Liu Yan.
Reporters frantically snapped photos, practically shoving their microphones into his face.
"Director Fu, 'Painted Skin' is scheduled for release on December 1st. What are your expectations for the box office?"
"Director Fu, are you satisfied with Fan Binbin's performance this time?"
"Director Fu, what new projects are coming up?"
Fu Yibai raised his hand, and the reporters quieted down.
"Painted Skin is a good movie, and the actors all put their hearts into it."
As for box office performance, it depends on whether the audience buys into it.
After he finished speaking, he turned and walked into the cinema.
At the premiere, after the movie finished, the entire audience stood up and applauded.
Film critics' reviews have been released one after another, adding to the buzz surrounding "Painted Skin".
On December 1st, "Painted Skin" was released nationwide.
The film grossed 1650 on its opening day, which, while not as high as "Inception," still broke the opening day box office record of "Love is Not Blind."
1880 million on the second day, and 1920 million on the third day.
When the data for the first three days came out, the entire industry fell silent, with a cumulative total of 5450 million over the three days.
Chenxi has produced another blockbuster.
Fan Binbin's name once again dominated the headlines, and Gao Lu and Yan Danchen also became popular as a result.
In mid-December in Beijing, the air already smells of winter.
The box office phenomenon of "Painted Skin" continues.
As of December 15, the cumulative box office in China has exceeded 230 million yuan.
While it may not be as outrageous as "Inception," it is still top-tier among Chinese films.
Fan Binbin's name dominated entertainment headlines, and Gao Lu and Yan Danchen also rose in popularity, receiving numerous offers for appearances.
On this day, after a six-month-long promotional campaign, Chen Shiren's fantasy epic "The Promise" was finally released simultaneously in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Everyone in the industry is waiting to see if "The Promise" can break the box office record set by "Painted Skin".
And The Promise did not disappoint industry insiders, after all, it was a masterpiece that poet Chen had painstakingly polished over several years.
On the day of the premiere, long lines formed outside the cinema, and the media screenings were packed.
When the magnificent sea of azaleas bloomed on the screen, many people were awestruck by the beautiful and grand visual spectacle.
However, as the plot progressed, whispers began to rise, and when the audience left, most of them had confused and subtle expressions on their faces.
The following day, professional film critics and public opinion quickly diverged.
Academics praised its artistic exploration and philosophical conception, while ordinary viewers discussed its disjointed narrative and obscure metaphors.
Despite this, thanks to the director's strong appeal and all-star cast, "The Promise" still managed to gross 1800 million yuan on its opening day, slightly outperforming "Painted Skin".
The industry was shaken, with many speculating about the final outcome of this "battle of the two kings".