In the original version, Tian Xin gave Rong Yin a kiss, which shook the white-robed young celestial lord upon first seeing the girl in red, becoming a memorable dream from his youth.
This slight change, removing the kiss before the girl's departure, added a mysterious layer to the character of Tian Xin, leaving Rong Yin unforgettable.
The entire storyline was elevated from this point!
Liao Jiasheng isn't a rigid or stubborn director who insists that actors strictly follow the script for every word and action. Otherwise, he wouldn't be the first director from China to step outside its borders and win an Oscar, becoming known as the 'Light of Chinese Directors'.
On the contrary, he values actors' improvisation more. If the impromptu performance is superior, why not use it?
Overall, Liao Jiasheng was absolutely satisfied with Ming Ge's performance in that scene and finally shouted, "Cut! Perfect!"
