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Video Script: 大暑 (Dashu - Great Heat) Protagonist: Mei Ling Setting: Rustic countryside home, lush garden, nearby lotus pond/stream. (Video opens with atmospheric shots establishing the season: Intense summer heat, perhaps heat haze rising, loud cicada sounds, vibrant green foliage, possibly dark clouds gathering or gentle rain falling.) Scene 1: Morning Ritual & Tea (0:00 - 0:20) • (0:00-0:05) Visual: Wide shot of the misty, green landscape at dawn OR close-up of condensation on a windowpane reflecting the humid outdoors. Sound: Cicadas buzzing intensely or gentle sounds of early morning birdsong. • (0:05-0:12) Visual: Mei Ling, dressed simply in light, natural fabrics, pushes open a rustic wooden window, letting in the sounds and feel of the humid summer morning. Sound: Sound of window opening, ambient nature sounds increase slightly. • (0:12-0:20) Visual: Quick sequence: Mei Ling boils water over a traditional stove. Close-up of her hands rinsing simple ceramic tea ware. She scoops fragrant dried leaves (e.g., lotus leaf tea, light green tea) into a pot. Steam rises as she pours hot water. Sound: Water boiling, clink of ceramics, pouring water. Scene 2: Seeking Coolness (0:20 - 0:35) • (0:20-0:28) Visual: Mei Ling pours the brewed tea into a small cup. Close-up on the delicate colour of the tea. She holds the warm cup, inhales the steam gently. Sound: Pouring tea, soft inhale. • (0:28-0:33) Visual: She takes a slow, mindful sip, looking out the window pensively. A moment of calm. Sound: Gentle sipping sound, ambient nature sounds. • (0:33-0:35) Text Overlay (Elegant font, subtle): 大暑 (Dashu) Scene 3: Lotus Harvest & Preparation (0:35 - 0:55) • (0:35-0:45) Visual: Mei Ling walks towards a lotus pond or stream, perhaps under the shade of trees. Close-ups: water droplets on large lotus leaves, vibrant pink/white lotus flowers, mature seed pods. She carefully selects and harvests a few ripe pods. Sound: Footsteps, water sounds, buzzing insects. • (0:45-0:55) Visual: Sitting peacefully (e.g., on a smooth stone by the water or on her porch), Mei Ling breaks open the pods. Close-ups of her fingers skillfully extracting the fresh, plump green lotus seeds. Sound: Gentle cracking/snapping of pods, ambient nature. Scene 4: Sharing the Season's Bounty (0:55 - 1:10) • (0:55-1:00) Visual: Mei Ling wraps a small portion of the fresh lotus seeds neatly in a large, clean leaf (like a lotus leaf) or a piece of simple cloth, tying it with natural fibre string. Sound: Rustling of leaf/cloth, tying string. • (1:00-1:05) Visual: She walks along a path, perhaps carrying a small basket with the wrapped seeds, towards a neighbor's house. Sound: Footsteps, ambient countryside sounds. • (1:05-1:10) Visual: Mei Ling arrives at the neighbor's (e.g., an elderly woman). A quiet, warm exchange: Mei Ling offers the seeds with a slight bow, the neighbor accepts with a smile and hands back a small bowl of steaming congee (perhaps Red Bean & Lotus Seed Congee). Focus on the hands and gentle expressions. Sound: Soft ambient sounds, perhaps a gentle murmur or chime, emphasizing non-verbal interaction. Scene 5: Quiet Nourishment & Calm (1:10 - 1:30) • (1:10-1:18) Visual: Back home, Mei Ling sits at her table. Close-up of the comforting bowl of congee. She might add a fresh mint leaf. She slowly eats a spoonful, looking serene. Sound: Soft clink of spoon against bowl, gentle eating sounds. • (1:18-1:25) Visual: Mei Ling sits quietly in contemplation. Could be cross-legged indoors, or simply gazing peacefully out the window or at her garden. Soft light. Sound: Very quiet ambiance, perhaps the gentle breeze or distant cicadas. • (1:25-1:28) Text Overlay (Subtle): 心静自然凉 (A calm heart brings natural coolness) • (1:28-1:30) Visual: Final shot: A peaceful view of the landscape - wind gently moving leaves, sunlight filtering through, or the tranquil surface of the lotus pond. Fade out. Sound: Nature sounds fade gently. (End of Video)
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