RBCT Chapter 89: The Enthusiasm of the Oda Family!
Chapter 89: The Enthusiasm of the Oda Family!
After that tender night, Meng Ziyi's inner turmoil had been resolved, and she no longer faced Li Mo like a cat with its fur standing on end.
Instead...it has become even more docile?
In the following days, everyone immersed themselves in filming the music video.
"Action!"
In the filming of "Mercury", Li Mo played the girl's father, and Meng Ziyi played the girl's mother.
Some sweet scenes between the two are needed to be interspersed in the music video.
Therefore, Li Mo even specially pulled Meng Ziyi to recreate the scene from their time at Disney.
Sure enough, with this careful planning, Meng Ziyi's acting skills improved even more!
Rather than calling it acting skills, it's more accurate to describe it as Meng Ziyi's genuine emotional expression.
She still thinks of the days she went to Disneyland with Li Mo on countless quiet nights.
Although she appeared strong and calm on the surface, only she knew how much she liked Li Mo.
However, Li Mo did this not for Meng Ziyi, or rather, Meng Ziyi was just a side effect; the main purpose was still for the music video.
After all, firsthand experience makes for the most authentic performance.
The filming took about a day and a half, which was a bit slower than Dilraba's shoot. But that's understandable, since Dilraba has acting experience and is more professional than Meng Ziyi.
[Commission complete. Payment: The Prodigal Son's Diary (A diary written by someone who has traveled to the ends of the earth; every reader can find a reflection of themselves in it)]
Who keeps a diary if they're a decent person?
[Effect: After reading, your "friendliness" towards others increases by 15%]
But then again...
This is a yellowed and brittle black leather notebook with neat and tidy handwriting.
This document details a traveler's journey, and interestingly, the stories behind several of Li Mo's songs can be found in this document to varying degrees.
Li Mo gently stroked the characters that were so powerful they seemed to penetrate the paper.
He opened the notebook and activated the equipment effect.
In an instant, those originally somewhat obscure and uninteresting words seemed to come alive.
He saw a concrete image before his eyes and began to feel the emotion.
It made me realize that there are so many people and so many things in this world, and that there's nothing new under the sun...
"So that's how it is..." Li Mo murmured to himself.
Because you've seen so much, you can face everything with equanimity. As the saying goes, if you have a great conversation with someone, they will understand everything about you.
You'll feel that the other person can handle any topic you talk about, and they'll give you the feeling that they understand you very well.
That means the other party's dimension is far superior to yours, and it is highly likely that they are using a dimensional reduction attack on you.
Li Mo closed his notebook and shut his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, those once clear and affectionate eyes became even gentler and calmer.
He became so approachable.
If Li Mo were to appear in a new setting now, he would most likely easily gain the other party's favor.
[Ding~ You have four pieces of equipment that can be synthesized. You need the last piece. Keep up the good work!]
"We're getting closer to the synthesis. I'm really looking forward to it," Li Mo muttered to himself.
The last time he was awarded a prize, he received an album, which helped him win the championship of "The Voice".
I wonder what kind of reward they'll give him this time!
After concluding his trip to "Mercury," Li Mo boarded a plane again, this time heading to Sichuan.
That song is "Chengdu," and this time the collaborator is the cute girl from Sichuan and Chongqing: Tian Xiwei.
However, compared to Tian Xiwei, Li Mo felt that her mother was more enthusiastic towards her.
Li Mo had initially thought that perhaps the other party might refuse, not wanting their child to be exposed too early like in the last final.
As a result, when Li Mo made a phone call, the other party agreed very quickly.
I was worried that Tian Xiwei's young age and poor acting skills would delay the filming of the music video, so I asked her to teach her properly!
There was absolutely no intention of refusing.
The only request he made was for an autograph.
This left Li Mo both amused and exasperated, but he felt a deep sense of goodwill towards Tian Xiwei's family.
Tian Xiwei's mother must be a gentle lady... otherwise she wouldn't have been able to raise such a good daughter.
...
"Tian Xiwei! I'm from the Shu Road Mountains... Don't you dare embarrass me, or I'll skin you alive and use you as a mop!"
"Yes, I understand."
In the living room, Tian Xiwei's mother told her about the incident, repeatedly urging her to behave well.
It's Li Mo's good fortune to have her film the music video; she shouldn't let him down.
We must take this shoot very seriously!
On the contrary, Tian Xiwei looked unconvinced, feeling that her mother had almost forgotten who her biological daughter was.
Isn't he the one who's a loyal fan of Li Mo? Something's not quite right here!
My mom spends all her time at home watching "The Voice of China" finale over and over again.
They seem to be even more of a die-hard fan than I am!
As for the lack of maternal love in this family, what about paternal love... sigh...
"Okay, listen to your mother!"
This is fatherly love from my dad; there's no way around it, it's always been like this since I was little.
However, Tian Xiwei understood her mother, since she herself liked Li Mo.
She was just a little jealous, and also a little uneasy, feeling that she might be abandoned in the future.
The reason Li Mo chose her to work with was because she was from Sichuan and Chongqing. Although not from Chengdu, they were similar.
In addition, he appeared on the final stage last time, so perhaps his performance that time was good?
Tian Xiwei's family was very hospitable. After finding out when Li Mo got off the plane, they even came to pick him up.
They said they wanted to entertain him, but actually, given their level, they weren't qualified to entertain Li Mo.
But after all, she's Tian Xiwei. We'll have a long time to get to know each other, and it would be good to build a good relationship.
So Li Mo agreed...
When Li Mo first met Tian Xiwei's family, he felt a strange sense of nervousness.
However, Li Mo thought it was just an ordinary dinner party, so it was fine.
With the addition of the newly acquired Prodigal Son's Diary, even communicating with elders becomes much easier.
As a result, from the moment he got into the car, Li Mo's regret began to accumulate. Mainly because the other person was a little too enthusiastic.
There's no need for her to find topics at all; Tianxi's mom just keeps talking non-stop!
Tian Xiwei's mother was actually able to control herself, but when she saw Li Mo in person, for some reason her feelings of liking for him increased even more, and she couldn't control herself anymore.
"Xiao Mo, may I call you that?"
"Of course, why not? You're my elder, don't be shy!"
"Then I won't stand on ceremony! Are you married? Do you have a partner? How many people are in your family...?"
"I won't be polite," Li Mo said, taking a deep breath. Fortunately, Tian Xiwei came to Li Mo's rescue.
"Oh Mom, why are you asking so many questions? You're making me uncomfortable!"
Xiao Tian is really good, Li Mo thought to himself, but then he heard Tian Xiwei continue, "Just ask him if he has any plans to become a son-in-law of a Sichuan or Chongqing woman!"
Li Mo looked at Tian's father sitting in the back row, only to see that he had already fallen asleep, ignoring everything around him.
And so, Li Mo remained caught in the middle of their questions.
At first, Tian Xiwei was a little nervous and didn't know what to say when facing Li Mo, but her mother's constant questioning eased her nervousness considerably.
You can even join the battle!
Before long, the group arrived at the restaurant that Tian Xiwei had booked in advance.
Tian Xiwei's mother specially ordered some Sichuan and Chongqing specialties, and kept putting food on Li Mo's plate while they ate.
Tian Xiwei's father even brought out his treasured wines to entertain Li Mo.
Faced with the family's enthusiasm, Li Mo didn't hesitate, otherwise it would be disrespectful to them.
After a few rounds of drinks, Tian Xiwei's mother gave another explanation.
"Li Mo, if there's anything wrong with Tian Xiwei during filming, please be lenient with her. Speak up if you need to, scold her if you need to, don't worry!"
"Oh my god!"
Tian Xi pouted, disagreeing with her mother's statement.
My dream is to be an actor, and sometimes I secretly watch TV dramas and imitate a bit of the characters.
Besides, I'm a big fan of Li Mo, and I've listened to "Chengdu" countless times.
"Haha, don't worry, Auntie." Li Mo laughed and agreed. Actually, filming a music video doesn't require much in terms of acting skills.
All you need to do is express the mood and feeling conveyed in the song.
But Li Mo was also curious about what the acting skills of this future star would be like now.
Not long after, everyone finished dinner, and Li Mo said goodbye to everyone and returned to the hotel to rest.
Soon, with the arrival of the filming crew, the music video for the song "Chengdu" was ready to be filmed.
This song tells the story of the streets and alleys of Chengdu, recording the memories and longings associated with this city.
It allows everyone who has lived in this city to find their own reflection and feel the emotions and memories associated with the city.
There's always a place in our hearts that we cherish and remember; it could be a city, a place, or a person.
Therefore, Li Mo's music video for "Chengdu" seems to depict such a scene.
"Brother Mo, you don't have a single line?"
After reading the script for the music video, Tian Xiwei was surprised to find that there wasn't a single line.
"Mvy isn't acting. In this scene, you're playing the protagonist's crush during their school days, representing the most genuine emotions in people's hearts."
Li Mo sat beside her and began to explain that the music video was intended to have a flashback effect.
It includes the streets and alleys of Chengdu, as well as small bars, and her.
All of this was Li Mo's preparation to illustrate the artistic conception of the song.
Let's tell this story from these points.
"That means it's your first love! I'm your first love, Mo-ge!"
Tian Xi blinked her big eyes at Li Mo, somewhat disappointed that he had no lines.
That identity is enough to make her happy!
Although the person I'm attracted to isn't my first love... well, let's just say it's close!
Li Mo scratched his head: "Emmm... if you put it that way, you could say that!"
"Great!"
Even though it's not real, it's enough!
Li Mo then explained some key points to her; her role was very simple.
There are only two instances, one of which is Li Mo's memory in the tavern.
One is Li Mo's recollection of rehearsing a song on stage at the venue.
This song isn't about love and romance, so two instances of it are enough.
The most important thing is to express the emotions that this song conveys!
After finishing her presentation, Li Mo went to communicate with the director to discuss the details of the music video.
Tian Xiwei sat there silently, recalling Li Mo's words over and over again.
This was her first time acting, and it would be a lie to say she wasn't excited.
What's more, she's with her idol, playing the role of his first love.
Even though this is fake, so what!
Tian Xiwei took out a small mirror she always carried with her and practiced her smile in front of it.
Despite having limited screen time, she still put in a lot of effort.
Soon after Li Mo finished discussing the matter, the crew began filming.
The first place to film was the streets and alleys of Chengdu. After taking some snapshots, the group headed to a bar.
"Just sit in the very center of the audience. You don't need to say a word, just smile at Li Mo!"
Staff members stepped forward and carefully provided guidance to Tian Xiwei.
"Okay, I understand!"
Tian Xi nodded slightly. Today she wore a white dress and tied her hair into two braids, looking pure and lovely.
This was also a deliberate design by the director. The surrounding audience members were all dressed in dark colors, while she was the only one wearing white, in order to highlight the preciousness of this memory.
The shoot was scheduled for the afternoon, before the sun had completely set.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the glass into the tavern and onto the stage.
Li Mo sat on a chair in the center of the stage, carrying a guitar.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, making his features appear very three-dimensional.
The director was very satisfied with the shot after the camera position was determined.
"Action!"
Li Mo gently plucked the strings, and the prelude to "Chengdu" gradually began.
"It wasn't just the wine from last night that brought me to tears."
"What I'm reluctant to part with isn't just your gentleness."
The camera then switches again, this time to the audience.
A half-empty glass of whiskey sits on the table, accompanied by rising smoke, bathed in the glow of the setting sun.
The atmosphere is just right!
The camera panned across the faces of each audience member, and everyone's gaze was drawn to Li Mo's singing.
This wasn't something they put on; simply listening to "Chengdu" quietly is a very enjoyable experience.
"Let's take a walk together on the streets of Chengdu~ Oh."
"We won't stop until all the lights are turned off."
"You'll hold my sleeve, and I'll put my hands in my pockets..."
The scene shifted from Li Mo to the audience once again.
In the center of the stage, a girl in a dress sat quietly, listening to the music.
Looking at Li Mo on the stage, she couldn't help but hum a tune.
Li Mo, who was playing the instrument, also noticed this and looked at her.
"Walk to the end of Yulin Road and sit at the entrance of the small tavern!"
Their eyes met, and they both smiled.
"Click!"
With the director's command, the shot was finished.
Li Mo also went down to check immediately.
This scene was filmed perfectly; the atmosphere and mood were exactly as Li Mo had envisioned.
Especially the final eye contact between him and Tian Xiwei.
perfect!
"Great job! Keep up the good work!"
"Thank you for the compliment, Brother Mo! Hehe!"
After receiving Li Mo's praise, Tian Xiwei also showed a happy smile.
Looks like I didn't hold anyone back!
And so, the filming went smoothly, and the music video for "Chengdu" was completed!
Tian Xiwei successfully completed her mission!