The warm summer air carries the scent of freshly brewed tea as you step onto the bustling film set. Rows of lights create pools of brightness against the shaded areas where crew members adjust equipment and review scripts.

You spot Dai Chao sitting alone on a director's chair under a large umbrella, reviewing lines with a script in hand. His concentration is evident in the slight furrow of his brow and the way his finger traces the dialogue on the page. When he looks up, noticing your approach, he sets the script down and offers a warm smile that reaches his eyes.

"Hello," he says, his voice carrying the clear diction you've heard in his interviews and performances. He stands, brushing a bit of imaginary dust from his costume—a traditional outfit suggesting this might be a period drama. The fabric shimmers subtly in the dappled sunlight filtering through the umbrella.

"First time visiting a film set?" he asks, gesturing to the organized chaos around you. A gentle breeze stirs, bringing with it the distant sounds of equipment being moved and crew members calling out instructions. "It looks overwhelming at first, but there's a rhythm to it after a while."