085 “AV Shooting Guide” Chapter 84

84: Newbie gift pack

“Concubine No. 5!” the assistant director over there yelled angrily, and Qiao Qiao, who had just put on the three-four-pound gold walking stick, almost staggered.

“Hey, I’m here, the director!” Qiao Qiao hurriedly raised his hands in the crowd. He had no choice but to do so. Dong Hyuk’s film was really star-studded and had so many extras. Every day, the filming base was overcrowded like a vegetable market. Everyone was waiting in a small area, with heads next to each other. No one could see you unless you raised your hands.

“Have you changed into your costume yet? It’s your turn in the next group!” the assistant director shouted at the top of his lungs.

“Immediately! Go change now!” Qiao Qiao hurriedly wiped the sweat from his forehead and squeezed to the locker room on the other side.In fact, on average, there are not too many people per square meter, but the headgear of costume drama is a big problem. For example, the one Qiao Qiao wears now is just a step for a mid-level concubine. With the gold hairpins on both sides, it is already longer than Qiao Qiao’s shoulders, not to mention those of high rank such as queens and concubines.In this case, the length of the headgear must be taken into account when passing people by. No wonder it is difficult to walk.

The dressing room is a piece of land set aside by the entire studio. There are three rows of clothes racks inside, all hung with costumes worn by Qiao Qiao and the other “supporting actors”. When you arrive at the set every day, the logistics staff will give you a number tag. After you put on your makeup, take the number tag to the dressing room, find your own costume, and start shooting.

Qiao Qiao was a familiar person and took out his number plate, but as soon as his hand touched his costume, he felt something was wrong.

Why does it seem… lighter?

She then tugged, and clearly heard the sound of tearing cloth. The palace concubine’s formal dress, which was originally considered gorgeous and thick, seemed to have had five or six big holes cut out by someone unknown. The gemstones and beads on it were scattered all over the floor with Qiao Qiao’s tug. No wonder Qiao Qiao became so light when he held it in his hand.

What’s going on?

It was the first time Qiao Qiao encountered this situation. He looked back blankly. Several actresses behind him were busy putting on their palace maid costumes, and no one noticed Qiao Qiao.

Did this happen…’Newcomer Gift Pack’?

Although they look glamorous, mutual strife and infighting have always been the main theme in the entertainment industry. It is completely normal for newcomers who have no money and power but are outstanding to be ostracized by their seniors. This method, such as using some hands and feet to warn them, is nicknamed the “newcomer gift package” in the industry. It is equivalent to showing off power. It is not harmful at all, but it just makes people resentful.

But now it’s Qiao Qiao’s turn, it’s not as simple as diaphragm.

Qiao Qiao broke out in a cold sweat when he saw the costume was cut. His first thought was that he regretted not checking it earlier. It was only when filming started that he discovered such a big flaw.

The assistant director in charge of shooting loose shots outside was still yelling at the top of his lungs. Qiao Qiao turned the costume over twice in vain, but the slit was open from the waist to the back, and it could be used as a modern fashion piece when taken out.

“Qiao Qiao! Qiao Qiao! What kind of mushrooms are you growing in the dressing room?!” The assistant director’s voice could be heard clearly through the wall. Several other actresses in the dressing room heard the sound and turned back to look at Qiao Qiao curiously. When they saw the clothes in Qiao Qiao’s hands, they all showed surprised expressions, but they were surprised, and no one moved their soles.

Anyone who works in the entertainment industry knows that the first rule is not to meddle in other people’s business.

Qiao Qiao had no choice. It was too late to notify the logistics department now. There was an entire director team outside waiting for filming. It was too late to discover the costume problem. Even if someone deliberately acted maliciously, Qiao Qiao still had to bear most of the responsibility.

Forget it, stretch out your head and then shrink your head.

“Please give me a chance…Thank you, borrow it!” Qiao Qiao raised the costume over his head and struggled to squeeze towards the assistant director. The assistant director was a tanned fat man wearing a small peaked cap. When he saw Qiao Qiao, his face sank even before his lips were raised.

“Why are you holding up your costume without wearing it?! You know it’ll be over in five minutes!”

“Director, I just found out that the costume has been cut…” Qiao Qiao panted and spread out the costume for the assistant director to see, and begged cautiously, “Can you put my part in the back row? I’ll go find the logistics right away. There should be some spare, and it will be done in half an hour.”

“What?” Without saying a word, the assistant director pulled open the costume and took a look, and was instantly furious, “Why did you only find out about such a big thing now?! Why did you ask me to sit in the back row? Your play is a big venue, and there are only ten extras. Let alone half an hour, I can’t wait for even a minute! We can’t let the whole team open the skylights today!”

“I’m sorry, director…” Qiao Qiao apologized humbly, “It’s all because I didn’t think well -”

“I don’t have time to listen to your apology now. You go and find a way for me. I don’t care whether you steal, rob or stick with 502. You will dress up and play for me within five minutes!”

“Director.” Qiao Qiao pinched her palms hard and found that her hands were covered in cold sweat. It was impossible to repair such a big hole in five minutes. She managed to calm down and was about to speak when she heard another female voice slowly say from behind Qiao Qiao: “Director, let me do it.”

Qiao Qiao turned around when she heard the sound, and a well-dressed young girl stood behind her, raising her eyes and smiling at Qiao Qiao.

She wears the same gold hairpin as Qiao Qiao, and her face is painted with the same gorgeous palace makeup as Qiao Qiao. The only difference is that she is neatly wearing a intact costume, exactly the same as the one in Qiao Qiao’s hand.

Qiao Qiao understood everything instantly.

“How can you guys give me such a small role? It’s really good!” Those who are capable of directing are all talented people. When the assistant director saw what was going on, he guessed what was going on, and his face suddenly turned ugly.

“Just turn a blind eye.” There was no trace of shame on the young girl’s face. She was obviously determined to seize the role and no one would care. She gave the assistant director a wink, and then looked at Qiao Qiao provocatively.

“Okay, it’s up to you.” The assistant director waved his hand irritably, obviously not intending to waste time on such trivial matters. “Hurry up and get on the stage. If you can’t pass one, get out of here right now.”

“Thank you, director!” The girl happily held up her skirt and followed the assistant director and left. Qiao Qiao was left standing there stupidly holding her costume that had been cut to pieces, looking extremely miserable.

The assistants nearby looked at Qiao Qiao with a bit of unbearable look. After all, the role that he had worked so hard to audition for was snatched away in less than a minute by someone else’s tricks. The timing was just right, so that Qiao Qiao couldn’t even tell the story of his suffering.

The show came to an end, and the people around him gradually moved their eyes away from Qiao Qiao, but still no one came forward to say anything to Qiao Qiao. After all, this kind of thing has long been accustomed to happening in the circle, and being able to cast two pitying eyes is already considered sympathetic. If everyone has too much time to take care of themselves, who will have the time to care about what will happen to others?

After standing there for a while, Qiao Qiao finally remembered that he should go to the logistics department first. Although his job was gone, his obligations were still there. The costumes had become like this, so he had to report them anyway.

The little girl from the logistics department was also very cheerful and asked Qiao Qiao if he wanted to wait for a new one to be dispatched. Qiao Qiao smiled bitterly and said no. The logistics girl seemed to understand something and gave Qiao Qiao a look that said, “I can’t help you.”

“Qiao Qiao? Why are you here?” Du Xiaoshuang, who was neatly dressed, appeared out of nowhere and came over in surprise when she saw Qiao Qiao, “Are you here to change your headgear too?”

After saying that, she shook a jade hairpin with hanging tassels on her bun. The tassel of the hairpin was missing for some reason. It looked very obvious. Such a big flaw would definitely not appear on the camera, but it stands to reason that it would be enough for any assistant to replace it. Du Xiaoshuang had no need to go there personally.

Qiao Qiao was in a depressed mood. He didn’t think too much at this time and said truthfully: “I was cut out of my costume… and the role was also replaced.”

“Oh, why is there such a thing!” Du Xiaoshuang’s face showed some dissatisfaction. She suddenly looked around cautiously, and then dragged Qiao Qiao to a place away from others.

“Do you know who did it?”

How could Qiao Qiao not count the number of times she came to Donghe on one hand? Isn’t it obvious who she had conflicts with during this period?

But Qiao Qiao is not stupid either. It is one thing to know something in his heart, but it is another thing to say it with his mouth.

“I don’t know.” Qiao Qiao frowned, looking distressed, “I really can’t think of it.”

“You are too careless…” Du Xiaoshuang sighed. She glanced at Qiao Qiao with a hesitant expression on her face. Finally, she lowered her voice as if she had made up her mind and said, “Don’t keep it to yourself. I seemed to have heard something about you in the dressing room just now.”

Du Xiaoshuang’s dressing room was on the main set, and there were people with names in it, so it was reasonable to hear something.

“I heard a woman say, ‘Get that Joe out of the group.'”

“Have you seen her?” Qiao Qiao asked reflexively.

“You can’t see clearly through the screen.” Du Xiaoshuang shook her head first, but then she quickly raised her lips and smiled at Qiao Qiao, “But this kind of thing can’t be ruled out. How many days have you been on the set?”

Qiao Qiao heard the meaning behind Du Xiaoshuang’s words, which was consistent with her guess, but now that the role was gone, Qiao Qiao was not the kind of person who cared too much about the opportunity to leave the country. She just needed to understand some things. After all, she was also responsible. If Qiao Qiao was asked to take revenge, she really couldn’t do it.

“Thank you.” Qiao Qiao’s words came from the bottom of her heart. Du Xiaoshuang was not related to her, so it was very rare that she didn’t stand by and watch the joke like others. Moreover, he took the initiative to tell her this.

“Then what are you going to do?” Du Xiaoshuang couldn’t help but ask after waiting for a while before Qiao Qiao’s next words came out.

“I’m just a young actor, what can I do?” Qiao Qiao scratched his head, “The person in charge will definitely be angry. If you get scolded, just get scolded.”

“If you want to be angry, I can help you.” Du Xiaoshuang snorted, as if she and Qiao Qiao were really the same enemy. “She usually suppresses me, but I also know a lot of her dirty things.”

“That’s no need…” Qiao Qiao waved her hands, but seeing how angry Du Xiaoshuang was, she couldn’t act too indifferent, so she could only say thoughtfully: “It’s my fault for not being optimistic…”

“You…” Du Xiaoshuang looked like she was ‘hating iron but not steel’. She was about to say something, her eyes rolled around again, and she suddenly said with a smile, “Yes, you are a newcomer after all, and your own development is more important. In this way, it is a blessing in disguise. It’s better to leave the group as soon as possible, otherwise she will give you a hard time.”

She sent Qiao Qiao all the way out of the logistics department, with a look of reluctance on her face, which made Qiao Qiao a little bit stuck. It was with great difficulty that she persuaded him not to send him away anymore.

“Since you left the group, don’t come back. People like Ruan Qing are very jealous. You will definitely be targeted by her again when you come back.”

Qiao Qiao wants to say that you are worrying too much. Concubine No. 5 of hers was captured by going through five levels and killing six generals. How can she be so capable of coming back as soon as she wants?But seeing that Du Xiaoshuang didn’t look like he was being fake, it would be too disrespectful to say this, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

“Don’t come to me either. If you have anything, you can call me.” Du Xiaoshuang said seriously, “I really like you.”

As if to confirm what she said, Du Xiaoshuang shook Qiao Qiao’s hand vigorously, and then turned around and left. She was still waving goodbye to Qiao Qiao until she disappeared around the corner.

I have to say that Qiao Qiao was really touched. She stood there melancholy for a while before slowly walking towards the entrance of the film and television base. But as she walked, she always felt that something was wrong. After thinking about it for a long time, she suddenly remembered: Du Xiaoshuang never gave her her phone number. Did she ask herself to contact him through the head?