Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Her Dress Was Caught in the Wheel
Chapter 169: Her Dress Was Caught in the Wheel
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
The next day, the weather was good, and the rain could no longer be seen. With that, the night filming also resumed.
In the afternoon, Gu Yuwu called Lin Xiaowan.
“Hello, beautiful! Do you want to watch the dragon and lion dance tonight?”
Lin Xiaowan replied happily, “Yes, yes! When will you start filming? Should I come over now?”
“You can come now. It’s quite hot now, but it’ll be cold at night. Remember to bring a jacket,” Gu Yuwu said, “Let me know when you’re at the entrance. I’ll come out and pick you up.”
When the two women met, Lin Xiaowan exclaimed, “Wow! Why did you change into the costume as well? Do you have a role as well?”
“I’ll be an extra with you. Why? Don’t you want to be with me?” Gu Yuwu said teasingly.
“I didn’t say that, Don’t simply accuse me!”
As Gu Yuwu led Lin Xiaowan in, she said, “Later on, we’ll film the night scene on the other side of the street. They’re packing up over there and filming other scenes first. I’ll bring you to change your clothes first.”
The weather at night was good. The moon was bright, and the stars dotted the sky. After the heavy rain the night before, the temperature also rose. There was only a slight breeze.
The street was lined with strings of red lanterns. The extras were walking around the street. Some of them were pedestrians, and some of them were vendors hawking goods at the side of the street. The scene was very lively.
The scenes were filmed separately. With the actors and the staff members present, it was even more lively. It was as though it was really the Lantern Festival.
Lin Xiaowan’s hair was long, and it was tied into two cute buns. She wore a gray dress. At this time, she was looking at exquisite and beautiful lanterns with Gu Yuwu. Some of them had a riddle on them.
Gu Yuwu picked a bunny lantern for Lin Xiaowan.
Lin Xiaowan held it and looked at the warm yellow light excitedly. Although she liked it a lot, she asked worriedly, “Is it okay for us to just take it away? Do we have to pay for it?”
Gu Yuwu laughed, amused. “They’re all props. There’s no need to pay for it.”
With that, Lin Xiaowan carried the lantern around happily.
When the scene of the dragon and lion dance was about to be filmed, the extras gathered and several of them cheered loudly.
At this time, Lin Xiaowan saw an extra who was also playing a palace maid, holding a piece of osmanthus cake. The other party even gave her a slice of cake.
Lin Xiaowan had no resistance toward food. After eating, she was not satisfied. She asked, “Where did you get this? Did you order it? I want more. It’s warm and delicious.”
The extra laughed and said, “No. We’re filming a scene at the night market. There are so many stalls here. Some of the food is fake, but some is real. I asked for this at the bridge over there. They won’t eat it after filming. It’s a waste not to eat it now.”
Lin Xiaowan made a mental note of this, planning to have a look later.
The dragon and lion dance was not as simple as Lin Xiaowan thought. There were many characters present so the dance could not be filmed in one shot. Hence, the dance was frequently interrupted.
After a while, Lin Xiaowan lost interest. She tilted her head and asked Gu Yuwu softly, “Sister, do we have to wait until they’re done filming before we can leave?”
Gu Yuwu asked, “You don’t want to watch anymore? There’s no need for us to wait. We’re just extras after all. It doesn’t matter if we’re here or not. With so many people, no one would be able to tell even if we’re absent.”
They were not standing in an obvious position, to begin with. With that, Gu Yuwu led Lin Xiaowan away.
Lin Xiaowan asked curiously, “There are so many extras here. Do you think some of them will sneak away like us?”
Gu Yuwu had never thought about this before. She said, “I don’t think so. It’s not like the extras came to perform for free. They’re paid for this. I remember all the scenes you acted in so you’ll be paid as well. When everything is done, I’ll transfer the money to you. In any case, I don’t think they’ll sneak away. After all, they won’t be paid if they sneak away.”
“I see.”
Gu Yuwu continued to say, “Moreover, many extras like acting and want to be celebrities. Even if the cameras briefly sweep over them, they’ll feel proud when they see their faces in the movies or dramas.”
Lin Xiaowan nodded. “That makes sense.”
Then, she suggested, “Let’s go to that stall to see if there are any more cakes.”
An I-knew-it expression on Gu Yuwu’s face immediately upon hearing these words. She laughed and said, “This is not a real night market. The pastries are also props. However, if you want to eat them, I’ll get some for you.”
Lin Xiaowan really liked the set of the streets in ancient times. Some places were empty since they were not being used for filming at the moment. It made them very suitable for taking photos.
“This place is really suitable for taking photos. Will they demolish the set after they’re done filming?”
Seeing that Lin Xiaowan was interested, Gu Yuwu said, “Phones can take good photos as well. Do you want me to take a few photos for you?”
Gu Yuwu was very good at photography. No matter what equipment she used, the final work would still be stunning.
“Okay!”
Lin Xiaowan did not like being in front of the camera. In the past, she would avoid cameras. Let alone cameras, she would even avoid meeting people’s eyes. However, unknowingly, at some point, she began to like seeing different versions of herself in photos. Now, when she talked to people, she could also look them in the eyes. Perhaps the people around her were always encouraging her with kind words, she slowly became more and more confident.
They had just taken a few photos when a staff member saw Gu Yuwu and ran over. “Sister Gu, you’re here. I have something to discuss with you about the props. Are you free now?”
In a few days, they would be filming a riding scene in the grassland. However, there were some problems with the props. Gu Yuwu knew about this as well. After the staff member finished speaking, she looked at Lin Xiaowan and asked, “I have something to deal with. Do you want to come with me, or do you want to look around on your own for a while?”
“I’ll just look around on my own…”
“Alright. The staff members are nearby anyway. Did you bring your phone? If you can’t find your way back to my lounge, call me, or get someone to bring you there,” Gu Yuwu said, looking like a worried parent.
“I know, I know.”
After Gu Yuwu left, Lin Xiaowan walked around on her own. She looked at the props curiously.
At this moment, a staff member was pushing a small wheelbarrow. His head was lowered, and he was looking to the right. As such, he did not notice Lin Xiaowan who was on the left. When he pushed the wheelbarrow forward, for some reason, the hem of Lin Xiaowan’s dress was caught in the wheel. Upon seeing this, he apologized profusely. “I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I didn’t see you.”
The staff member looked very honest, and he was not very old.
“It’s all my fault. I’m sorry. Don’t move first. Let me see if I can pull your dress out.”
As he spoke, he crouched down, blocking Lin Xiaowan’s line of sight. He did not think too much about it and directly yanked Lin Xiaowan’s dress that caught between the axis of the small wheels..