I have a wildlife zoo

By the time it was approaching noon, the group arrived at the Lion Restaurant for lunch.

Ran Qingqing ordered a small steak, Shi Xi didn't want meat, so she ordered slices of bread and some side dishes, while Yang Xiaochao ordered a normal-sized steak for one.

Yang Xiaochao licked his lips, his eyes alight with anticipation, "It's so delicious! I really want to order another one!"

Ran Qingqing warned, "You can't have more! You've already eaten a bit too much today."

Yang Xiaochao hung his head in dejection, his eyes brimming with hot tears, "Wuwuwu, the most painful thing in the world is not being able to fully enjoy delicious food!"

After taking a sip of soup, he exclaimed, "Wow, the soup is also really tasty! It would be great if we could come here to the zoo for our variety show shoots in the future.

The scenery of the zoo is so nice, and there are so many animals, it feels perfect for a variety show location. Plus, we could eat at the Lion Restaurant, hehehe."

Shi Xi said, "I think you don't really want to shoot a variety show, you just want to enjoy good food!"

Old Xu and the other crew members, without any concerns about body management, heartily enjoyed their barbecue and steaks, eating until they were grease-faced.

Old Xu jokingly said while eating, "Director, you're doing this on purpose, aren't you? I'm a huge meat lover, and after eating the barbecue here, how can I stand the work meals during the shoot? I feel like my wallet is going to bleed!"

Fang Ye laughed, "If you like eating here, I can talk to the restaurant and get your crew a 10% discount."

"Just 10%? Can't it be a little cheaper? We'll give the zoo extra mentions during our promotion."

"Alright, how about 12% off? Isn't that auspicious?"

Suddenly, Ran Qingqing exclaimed, "Wow, there's a lion coming outside!"

Everyone turned their heads and saw through the spacious clear windows, a burly and majestic male lion slowly walking across the somewhat yellowed grassland, prompting them all to take out their mobile phones to take photos for memory's sake.

"That's so cool!"

"It looks so strong."

The grass at Linhai is well-maintained to be evergreen throughout the seasons, or accurately, through three seasons, as Linhai has no winter.

However, the lion exhibit intentionally didn't water the grass, trying to create the atmosphere of a savanna in the dry season.

As there are no rains now, the grass had gradually turned yellow, which gave it the feel of a documentary.

The group ate to their hearts' content, thoroughly pleased with both the hospitality and the meal!

...

After a week and having agreed on some of the details, the contract was signed, and the crew settled into the zoo.

The music video was expected to be shot over half a month!

The scenery of the park was beautiful, but it wouldn't all be crammed into the MV. The chosen settings were the tropical rainforest aviary, bamboo forest, and the saltwater crocodile exhibition area in the reptiles and amphibians exhibit.

The underwater scenery in the saltwater crocodile area was also very stunning!

All sorts of aquatic plants made it look like an underwater forest, with the ripples and the swaying water plants, the sunshine filtering through the water surface casting light on the forest floor, creating an almost fantastical effect.

Moreover, the juxtaposition of the seemingly huge, fierce, and cold saltwater crocodiles swimming by the side of a sweet and youthful girl offered a striking visual contrast, akin to a beauty and the beast.

Linhai Zoo also posted notices at the entrance, informing visitors that some areas might not be accessible due to MV shooting and asked for their understanding.

As for posting on the public WeChat account, it wasn't done, in case people showed up just to crowd around the filming.

...

The aviary.
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The filming crew's array of cameras, both long and short, were all aimed at Ran Qingqing. She was dressed in ancient costume, with her make-up perfectly done, looking like an extremely elegant and graceful beauty.

The scene they were shooting was of her smiling softly and walking slowly down the path.

"One, two, action!"

Upon hearing this, Ran Qingqing started walking forward along the path.

After she had taken a few steps, a peafowl suddenly darted out from between two trees on the side of the path.

An unexpected situation caused Ran Qingqing to pause momentarily, but it was just a momentary thing as she maintained her composure and continued walking forward.

If the director doesn't call cut, you can't stop.

The peafowl, seeing the array of cameras from afar and the spectacularly adorned Ran Qingqing, suddenly felt a surge of competitive spirit!

Oh, a beauty contest?

When it comes to beauty, I, the peafowl, have never been afraid of anyone!

Blocking the path, it cocked its tail, wobbled its body, and made a "swish swish" sound, with its magnificent tail fan opening like a fan, each eye spot shimmering like a sapphire.

Head held high, chest out, it turned its body from side to side, showing off its beautiful tail fan!

Ran Qingqing's path was blocked, and she couldn't continue. Confused, she looked back.

"Cut! Let's do it again, we need to drive this peafowl away."

Director Xu was thoroughly frustrated, how could such a situation occur?

This is supposed to be a music video shoot, it's one thing for you to hang around, but to fan out and steal the limelight from the actors...

Seeing Ran Qingqing turning back, the peafowl followed and began to call out triumphantly, "Oh~ Oh~"!

How about that, am I not a bit more beautiful? Come on, film me instead.

"Pfft!" A staff member couldn't help but laugh.

"This peacock seems to really crave the spotlight."

Director Xu couldn't help but laugh as well, "Maybe we should give it a chance in front of the camera?"

The peafowl's display was pretty, but how to control the timing?

He asked the animal keeper behind him, "This peafowl, do you have any methods to make it fan out its tail?"

The animal keeper replied uncertainly, "This peafowl loves to show off! It's the craziest when people are around, the more visitors take pictures and applaud, the more it likes to fan out, maybe clapping would work?"

"Let's give it a try then!"

Director Xu had the props team hand Ran Qingqing a fan to hold, and hastily added a couple of movements into the scene.

The peafowl fanning its tail, the beauty opening her fan!

As the shoot resumed, when Ran Qingqing was about to pass by the peafowl, the staff behind started clapping frantically.

The peafowl immediately perked up, fanning out its tail with a "swish", while at the same time, Ran Qingqing gracefully unfolded her fan with a smile gracing her lips.

The timing was perfect!

"Good, cut!"

Director Xu was pleasantly surprised, having captured an unexpectedly great shot.

After this shot was finished, they moved locations to film a scene of Shi Xi singing passionately.

To sing, naturally, the music had to be played.

As soon as the background music started, Shi Xi sang along to the beautiful melody, while also performing the accompanying gestures.

Director Xu said, "Cut! The expression isn't quite right, try to get in the mood and do it again."

"Okay!"

Shi Xi closed her eyes to adjust for a moment, then started singing that section again.

Unexpectedly, while she was singing, a macaw flew over and landed on the railing in front of her.

It watched Shi Xi sing with great interest and then suddenly spoke up in a loud, raspy voice, "Hello!"

Shi Xi's attention had already been partially captured by the macaw, and when it greeted her, she responded instinctively, "Hello... Uh, sorry, Director."

With a flutter of its wings, the macaw flew away and everyone burst into laughter. Director Xu, helplessly said, "That's not your fault, let's do it one more time."