novellhall Chapter 144 My Pants Aren't Even Pulled Up Yet [4000 words]
Chapter 144 My Pants Aren't Even Pulled Up Yet [4000 words]
Chapter 144 My Pants Aren't Even Pulled Up Yet [4000 words]
"Hey Chen, what are you spacing out for? Come and check out this replay!"
Director Gary greeted him.
Chen Xun suppressed his excitement and looked at the monitor to review the footage.
In the video, his complex emotional shifts were indeed outstanding, perfectly capturing the turmoil within Peeta's heart and the calm surface of his emotions.
"very good!"
Director Gary pointed to the screen: "This kind of restraint is more powerful than a direct outburst. Maintain this feeling, and next we'll shoot a close-up of you and Blake discussing countermeasures."
During the subsequent filming, Chen Xun began to consciously test his new Level 5 emotional attribute ability.
When filming the scene where several offerings were gathered together and whispering, he was not only able to more accurately grasp Pita's complex emotions at that moment, but also to vaguely sense the arrogance that Blake and the others were displaying during their performance.
Chen Xun tried to adjust his emotions.
It is closer to the image of a weak person who is struggling internally but outwardly compliant.
His emotions seemed to slightly affect the others as well.
Blake's delivery of his lines was more natural.
The group of people got into character at the same time, and their interactions were as if they were truly immersed in the act of offering sacrifices.
Director Gary didn't know exactly what had happened, but he felt that these scenes with his co-stars went exceptionally smoothly.
He repeatedly exclaimed, "Good!"
During a break, Chen Xun went to the sidelines to drink water.
Jennifer, using a hastily found tree branch as a crutch, limped over with a teasing smile: "Not bad, hanging out with those offerings, you actually look quite convincing. That look in your eyes just now, I was sitting here and totally in your shoes!"
"That means I acted pretty well!"
Chen Xun smiled and looked at her face.
His level 5 emotional attribute allows him to more clearly perceive the emotions beneath her smile.
There was genuine appreciation for his performance, a hint of regret that he couldn't perform due to his leg injury, and a more intimate and natural sense of closeness than before.
"Not just okay, you're awesome! Uh—that's a compliment, not a swear word."
Jennifer blinked. "Want to come to my dorm after work tonight? My assistant got some pretty good drinks to celebrate my leg almost healed!"
"Sure, what kind of wine?"
Chen Xun did not hesitate.
The alcohol isn't the point; whether you drink it or not is irrelevant!
The most important thing is to judge people!
"It's a hundred times better than the instant coffee at the campsite!"
Jennifer proudly raised her chin and swaggered back.
After finishing work in the evening, the dinner at the camp canteen was, as always, simple and filling but not particularly delicious.
Chen Xun quickly finished eating, went back to his prefab house, took a shower, changed out of his costume which was covered in dust and fake blood, and put on a clean dark gray sweatshirt and casual pants.
He didn't dress up deliberately, but he looked neat and tidy.
As I walked outside Jennifer's prefab house, I saw a warm yellow light shining from inside, much softer than her usual bright reading lamp.
He knocked on the door.
"Come in, the door's unlocked."
Jennifer's voice came through, sounding somewhat casual.
Chen Xun pushed open the door and immediately sensed that the atmosphere was different from usual.
Jennifer had just washed up, her hair half-wet and draped over her shoulders, unlike during the day when it was tied up.
She changed her clothes.
A soft, light beige knitted cardigan over a simple tank top, paired with comfortable lounge shorts that revealed her calves, which had already lost much of their swelling.
She wasn't wearing makeup; her face was clean and looked exceptionally real under the warm yellow light.
There were indeed some things on the small wooden table: an opened bottle of red wine, two relatively clean-looking glasses, and several small bags of nuts, chocolate bars, and potato chips.
"How was my 'luxury cocktail party'?"
Jennifer sat on the edge of the bed, swung her toes, pointed at the table, and gave me a "praise me" look.
"That's quite a spectacle, even more lavish than a producer's party!"
Chen Xun walked over with a smile: "How does your leg feel?"
"It's much better now, it doesn't hurt when I don't move."
Jennifer picked up the bottle and poured about half a glass of deep red liquid into each of the two glasses: "Come on, let's celebrate your phenomenal acting today!"
She raised her glass.
Chen Xun bumped into her, and the glass made a crisp sound.
"And I'm also celebrating not being targeted by environmental activists!"
He added something, and the two exchanged a smile.
The wine enters the mouth.
It tastes good, with a fairly noticeable fruity flavor, much better than the cheap coffee and energy drinks provided at the campsite.
The two didn't talk much, but slowly drank their wine while eating simple snacks, chatting about the interesting things that happened during the day's filming, complaining about a certain camera assistant who could never find the focus, or guessing what kind of torturous shot the director would come up with tomorrow.
The prefab house was cramped, with the two people sitting very close together, one on the edge of the bed and the other on the only chair.
After drinking the red wine, my body gradually warmed up.
The coolness of the forest night was kept outside the door.
The lighting was dim, and the atmosphere, enhanced by alcohol, became relaxed and subtle.
As Jennifer spoke, she leaned forward slightly, the neckline of her cardigan falling naturally to reveal her defined collarbone and a small patch of smooth skin.
Her eyes were brighter and softer than usual, and when she looked at Chen Xun, there was an undisguised admiration in them.
Chen Xun's level 5 emotional attribute allows him to more clearly perceive her emotional fluctuations at this moment.
She probably didn't even realize it herself.
Jennifer's leg was dangling unconsciously by the bedside, her toes occasionally brushing against Chen Xun's calf.
Chen Xun's breathing rhythm changed imperceptibly.
He controlled his drinking speed, only taking a small sip before putting it down.
Jennifer drank faster than him, and a faint blush had already appeared on her cheeks, making her look very healthy.
Chen Xun looked at her face so close to his own, smiled, and gently wiped away a bit of chocolate crumb that had accidentally gotten on the corner of her lips with his thumb.
Jennifer's breath hitched, and she stared at him intently.
She reached out and grabbed Chen Xun's wrist before he could pull it back.
Her palms were a little warm.
No further words were spoken.
Jennifer tilted her head slightly in that position and kissed him.
Chen Xun did not resist.
The crib made that familiar sound again.
The bottles and glasses were carefully moved to the floor in the corner.
After an unknown amount of time, everything finally returned to calm.
The two squeezed onto the narrow bed, sharing the limited blankets and each other's body heat.
Jennifer leaned against Chen Xun's chest, his arm around her, his hand resting on her flat stomach.
Her hair brushed against Chen Xun's chin, making him feel a little itchy.
Chen Xun woke up first the next morning.
Jennifer was still asleep, practically nestled in his arms, sleeping soundly with a slight smile on her lips.
A smile on his face.
Morning light filtered through the gaps in the curtains, casting dappled shadows on her golden eyelashes.
Chen Xun gently moved away, got up and dressed.
Jennifer was awakened by the noise. She opened her eyes groggily, saw Chen Xun, and mumbled, "What time is it?"
"It's still early, you can sleep a little longer."
Chen Xun turned to look at her.
Jennifer stretched out a big yawn, the thin blanket slipped off, revealing a large expanse of her body, but she didn't care at all.
She scratched her hair, looked at Chen Xun's neatly dressed appearance, and suddenly laughed: "Isn't this like you turning your back on me after you've already done your work?"
"My pants aren't pulled up properly yet."
Chen Xun corrected him seriously, tucking the hem of his shirt into his waistband.
Jennifer laughed and threw him a pillow, which he caught.
On my way to the cafeteria for breakfast, I ran into Hank, the action director, who was also up early.
Hank looked him up and down, patted him on the shoulder, and chuckled in a low voice, "Young man, you've got good stamina, but there's a chase scene today, so save your energy."
Chen Xun: "————"
The days flew by in the sweat.
Filming for the forest scenes in "The Hunger Games" is finally nearing its end.
Although the protests were not completely resolved, at least no more violent clashes occurred, allowing the film crew to finally catch their breath and refocus their attention on the film itself.
Chen Xun and Jennifer's relationship remained very stable.
After finishing work today, Jennifer strolled over to Chen Xun's temporary housing with a bottle of wine. Tomorrow, after filming his night scene, Chen Xun will go straight to Jennifer's place.
Sometimes it's just about getting together to rehearse lines and think about what to film the next day.
More often than not, after a long day, I just want to relax in the most primal way, without thinking about anything else.
The entire crew was well aware of this, but they were used to it.
Director Gary was even pleased with it.
The great chemistry between the lead actors can only benefit the filming.
As long as it doesn't affect their work or cause any disputes, Yi would love for the two of them to be inseparable.
The staff at the event have gone from initially watching the spectacle with curiosity to now taking it all in stride.
At most, when the artists appear together, they exchange a knowing look.
This frequent and in-depth close contact was like having a speed-up cheat code activated for Chen Xun's character panel.
Especially the [eye contact] and [rhythm] of the characters.
On set, the two had many scenes that required eye contact.
In every scene they rehearsed, Chen Xun was able to glean insights into the expressive power of Jennifer's eyes.
Sexual sex ball.
And with constant practice and the support of a level 5 emotional team, the artist has honed her eye acting skills to an increasingly refined level.
Sometimes, after a scene is filmed, even the extras can't help but exclaim, "That eye contact just now was amazing! The emotions were all in their eyes!"
In private, their eye contact became an unspoken game.
Jennifer would deliberately look at Chen Xun with Katniss's stubborn yet slightly provocative gaze, to which Chen Xun would respond with the gentle tolerance of a Pitta master, or simply switch to his own sarcastic and handsome self, rolling his eyes.
This constant eye contact caused Chen Xun's [Eye Contact] experience points to skyrocket.
There are more ways to improve rhythm and cohesion.
When filming, scenes with co-stars like Jennifer, where the relationship develops gradually or conflicts erupt, require a very high level of control over the rhythm.
When should emotions be controlled, and when should they be released? How long should the pauses between lines be for maximum effectiveness? How can actions and eye contact be coordinated to perfectly match the rhythm?
These are all within the scope of rhythm and form.
Jennifer's performances are rhythmic and often produce unexpected sparks.
Chen Xun collected all the attribute orbs related to "Rhythm" that fell from her.
And we exercise together in the evening —
After each training session, Chen Xun could feel the rhythmic experience bar steadily increasing.
Its artistic talents were also not idle.
After this period of practice, Chen Xun's remaining attributes, although not yet upgraded, are all close to the upgrade threshold.
[Acting Skills Panel]
Dialogue: Lv4 (578/800)
Limbs: Lv5 (145/1000)
Emoticon: Lv4 (657/800)
Eyes: Lv4 (780/800)
Mood: Lv5 (120/1000)
Tempo: Lv4 (749/800)
Aura: Lv4 (368/800)
"Hey, what are you daydreaming about?"
Jennifer's voice pulled Chen Xun back to reality from viewing the Wu Xing panel.
The two were sitting on the open ground outside Chen Xun's temporary house, sharing a bag of snacks brought by Jennifer's assistant.
The night breeze was cool, but the atmosphere was relaxed.
"Let's review the scene we just saw!"
Chen Xun accepted the few chocolate beans she handed him.
Jennifer rested her head on Yi's shoulder naturally, looking at the dark outline of the forest in the distance: "We're almost done filming, and I'm a little reluctant to leave this lousy place."
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"Are you reluctant to part with the mosquitoes or the little bed?"
Chen Xun complains.
"Pooh!"
Jennifer chuckled and nudged Yi with her elbow: "It's a little hard to let go of this feeling. All of us, holed up in this forest, semi-isolated from the outside world, just to come up with a story."
Chen Xun understood her intention.
There aren't as many parties, social engagements, paparazzi, and complicated industry rules here.
It's all about working and acting.
Chen Xun smiled and took Jennifer's hand: "Then cherish the present and enjoy life to the fullest!"
Jennifer intertwined her fingers with Yi's, gripped them tightly, then released them, stood up, stretched, and her beautiful curves were on full display in the moonlight.
"Let's go, last few reshoots tomorrow, get some sleep!"
She walked to the door, turned back with a sly smile: "If you can't sleep tonight and want to exercise, you're welcome anytime!"
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The camera pans to the final shot.
It is also the most crucial and important part of the entire "Hunger Games".
Peeta and Katniss survived until only two remained in the arena, when game designer Seneca Kling suddenly changed the rules, forcing them to kill each other.
In the end, Katniss came up with a desperate counterattack by eating the poisoned fruit together, forcing the game organizers to declare a double champion.
"Today's scene is a double turning point in Peeta and Katniss's emotions and fate, and also the climax of the roller coaster of the audience's emotions."
Before filming began, director Gary called Chen Xun and Jennifer in front of the monitor and emphasized again: "Chen, your Peeta in this scene needs to complete the full arc from being willing to sacrifice for love to being forced to face a cruel choice, and then being shocked by Katniss's crazy plan."
"Jennifer, Katniss's despair, anger, wisdom, and desperate courage are all in this segment. You two are going to be at your peak today."
Chen Xun nodded.
Yi felt that her accumulated emotions had reached their peak, and she could directly enter the role.
Jennifer took a deep breath, her eyes instantly becoming focused, as if she had entered that cruel jungle.
The camera illuminates the chaotic core area of the arena.
Peeta and Katniss supported each other, their faces and bodies covered in blood and mud.
The artists had just dealt with the final threat when the broadcast announced that only two survivors remained.
According to the rules, the artists won.
Chen Xun put his arm around Jennifer's shoulder, and the two smiled at each other.
Their smiles revealed the exhaustion of surviving a disaster, but also the deep emotions of having shared a brush with death.
Chen Xun's eyes were gentle yet firm.
All the love and determination to protect are contained in this gaze.
She could even feel the slight fluctuations in her own level 5 emotional state, making Jennifer's gaze seem more genuine.