Chapter 173

What is the most indispensable thing for shooting action scenes?

Stunt doubles!

And where do stunt doubles come from?

Naturally, from the martial arts circles.

Every member of the martial arts circles does the hardest work, risking the most dangerous actions to film scenes.

They risk their lives!

The martial arts team signed by Lao Liu's crew came from Xiangjiang (Hong Kong).

It is said that they came from a very famous professional class.

The previous scenes did not require stunt doubles, so they had been away.

This time, upon hearing that Lu Xuan was going to film a wuxia (martial arts) drama.

Lao Liu brought the martial arts team back.

Under Lao Liu's lead, Lu Xuan met the martial arts team for the first time.

The leader had thick eyebrows and large eyes, with a tough face.

He looked to be about thirty years old.

Although not tall, his uprightness was evident.

His dragon-like walk and tiger-like steps created a whistling wind!

It was clear that his kung fu skills were not low at all.

However, when Lu Xuan saw the person's face clearly, he couldn't help but blink quickly.

"Ying... Uncle Ying?"

Yes!

If the eyebrows of the person in front of him were connected, and he was put in a yellow Maoshan Taoist robe, carrying a peach wood sword on his back, wouldn't that be Uncle Ying!

Red thread and glutinous rice still exist, but Lin Zhengying is no longer here!

"This..."

When Lin Genbao (Uncle Ying's real name) stood in front of Lu Xuan, he immediately felt a sense of time-space confusion.

It was as if he was facing the zombie Taoist priest.

He had heard Lao Liu describe this martial arts leader before.

At that time, he felt that he looked very similar to Uncle Ying, but he didn't expect it to be true!

"It should just be a coincidence."

Lu Xuan thought to himself.

After all, he had met many 'acquaintances' before.

The life trajectories of these people were also different from what he remembered.

Some had never even appeared.

"Director Lu, this is the head of the martial arts team, Lin Ying."

"Lin Ying, this is our general director, Lu Xuan."

While Lu Xuan was in a daze, Lao Liu introduced them.

Lin Ying cupped one hand in the other in a very Jianghu (martial arts world) manner.

"Director Lu."

Lu Xuan came back to his senses, smiled, and returned the gesture, saying, "Hello, Uncle Ying!"

"Uncle?"

Lin Ying's eyebrows twitched.

Did he look that old?

However, Lin Ying didn't care, it was just a title.

What made him feel strange was that he heard some different emotions in Lu Xuan's greeting.

Nostalgia? Respect?

But this should be the first time Lu Xuan had met him, right?

Was he that emotional?

Lin Ying was rough on the outside, but extremely meticulous on the inside.

He immediately noticed Lu Xuan's strangeness.

But soon, he noticed that Lu Xuan's gaze changed.

That was more like the look of someone meeting for the first time.

And after Lu Xuan mourned that senior, he refocused on the Lin Ying in front of him.

"Uncle Ying, I heard you're from Xiangjiang?"

They started chatting as they walked.

From Lin Ying's mouth, Lu Xuan learned some information.

In short, it was very chaotic!

"It's not easy to get by in Xiangjiang."

"I had no choice but to bring a few brothers and come to the mainland to find a way to survive."

Lin Ying sighed, his eyebrows furrowing.

Making Lu Xuan feel familiar again.

He coughed and said.

"It's okay, there are plenty of opportunities in the mainland."

Although the domestic entertainment industry is now chaotic, the situation is much better than in Xiangjiang.

Especially now that young idols are rampant.

In an era where even a small cut on the hand requires a trip to the hospital.

The demand market for stunt doubles has also greatly increased!

"Yes."

Lin Ying nodded silently.

There are indeed many opportunities in the mainland, but it is also much harder.

He cupped his fist at Lu Xuan in a deep voice.

"I hope Director Lu can give the brothers more opportunities."

"Everyone is not afraid of hardship, they just lack an opportunity, and they will definitely not disappoint Director Lu!"

This sentence was like an oath.

Lu Xuan is now at the height of his fame!

If he could follow him, Lin Ying felt that there would always be a day to stand out.

So he quickly expressed his determination.

Lu Xuan placed his hand on Lin Ying's fist.

He looked at him with a smile: "I believe in you."

There was no perfunctory tone in his voice, it was extremely serious!

And the trust revealed in his eyes moved Lin Ying even more.

Having seen all kinds of intrigues, deceptions, and betrayals.

Lin Ying, who had been forced to come to the mainland from Xiangjiang.

Felt this kind of emotion for the first time.

He didn't easily believe it, but he nodded heavily.

"Yes!"

After a brief chat, Lin Ying introduced the brothers of the martial arts team to Lu Xuan one by one.

Lu Xuan carefully remembered everyone's name.

After learning that the young man in front of them was Lu Xuan.

The people in the martial arts team became serious one by one.

They didn't look down on Lu Xuan because he was young, but gave this different director considerable respect.

Before the official start of filming, Lu Xuan approached Lao Liu.

"Lao Liu, I just went to the props department and took a look, those things for hanging the Wia (wire harness) should be replaced."

"Be sure to ensure the personal safety of every actor!"

"The filming can be stopped, but no one can get hurt, including the stunt performers!"

Stunt performers.

Those four words made the eyes of some martial arts team members turn red.

Most directors now look down on stunt doubles from martial arts backgrounds.

Treating them as punching bag props.

They are thrown away after use!

No one knows how bitter they feel inside.

But here at Lu Xuan's place, they felt a respect they had never received before.

Yes, they are not just stunt doubles.

They are also actors!

Lu Xuan also warned everyone very seriously.

"Before every dangerous action is filmed, I will personally check the venue and all the props."

"If there is even the slightest mistake, then the person responsible for this area doesn't need to come, my crew doesn't welcome such people."

"I hope that while others are risking their lives for you, you don't stab them in the back!"

After the new Wia props were delivered, Lu Xuan made another amazing decision.

"I'll try it first!"

He asked Lin Ying to help him put on the ropes.

Lin Ying didn't move, and neither did anyone else.

Although they didn't speak, the meaning in their eyes was clear.

No way!

Su Yao even came over and advised, "Even if you are the director, you can't be so willful."

Hanging Wia requires certain skills.

Not just anyone can put it on and 'fly' into the sky.

If something happens to Lu Xuan, will the filming still go on?

Lin Ying stubbornly said: "Director Lu, if you want to see the quality, let me try it."

But Lu Xuan insisted on trying.

"If I don't try it myself, how can I know the quality?"

"I want to be responsible for the personal safety of every actor!"

"This is a matter of principle for me as a director."

After saying that, he ignored everyone's objections and started putting it on himself.

Su Yao stamped her foot and turned around to put on another set of props.

Since she couldn't persuade him, she would accompany him!

Lin Ying's head was getting bigger looking at this couple.

Wasn't this nonsense!

What if something happened, wouldn't this be a group delivery!

Was the whole family going to be together?

Although he kept complaining in his heart.

But Lin Ying's respect for Lu Xuan was also growing stronger.

Not every director can be so dedicated!

'Give me up' and 'Follow me'.

Are completely different!

"Following such a director should be very happy, right?"

After a helpless smile, Lin Ying stepped forward and began to help Lu Xuan put on the equipment.