novelraw Chapter 35: A Professional Comedy Director – Is Tianbao's Love for Junbao True?
Chapter 35: A Professional Comedy Director – Is Tianbao's Love for Junbao True?
[Professional-level directing skills (limited to comedy films)]!
Upon seeing this newly appeared information on the system panel, He Xi finally understood why she had suddenly developed a brain and gained such a deep understanding of the various work arrangements on set.
It turns out that it already has professional-level directing skills.
This isn't the kind of director who just sits in front of the monitor shouting "start" and "end," leaving the rest of the work to big shots, letting hype, fans, and young idols handle the box office, acting like a dog on a leash, and yet still dares to make a series of films.
Rather, they are professional directors who can truly help actors understand the script, manage the shooting set, guide actors' performances, organize shooting materials, and so on.
However, just like the previous "Professional-level acting (limited to villains)", it has a "(limited to comedy)" suffix at the end.
This limitation will allow He Xi to be more outstanding and professional when shooting comedy films.
In the non-comedy genre, it's slightly worse.
Even at its worst, it's still top-tier amateur level.
Like now, if you ask him to direct the next scene without him being in high-energy mode, and to shoot it with the feel and effect of a martial arts film, he would definitely lack something.
However, if you simply ask him to find fault with the set design, props, lighting, and so on on set, he can readily point out any flaws.
He Xi was naturally very happy to gain new abilities.
But the problem is...
How did this new ability come about?
How come it suddenly 'grew' up after drinking and taking a nap?
He Xi quickly found the answer in the system records.
[02:13] [Ding! Quest triggered: "Female celebrity Xu Fan's roof is on fire, you need to help put it out." Do you accept?]
[02:14] [Ding! No choice has been made for an extended period. Based on the host's actions, the system has determined the task has been successfully accepted!]
[03:44] [Ding! Fire extinguished successfully! Reward: 150 minutes of high-energy time, professional-level directing skills (limited to comedy films)!]
The entire framework is clear at a glance.
"So, last night, the one I beat up wasn't Sister Hongmei? But... Xu Fan?"
He Xi rubbed her temples, carefully recalling last night's 'dream'.
What happened after a hangover felt like a dream; I couldn't recall the whole thing.
However, I can still recall some of the details.
such as.
That person's cup was different from Liu Hongmei's.
Moreover, she wasn't as sensible as Liu Hongmei; a pat on the back wouldn't work, you had to physically pull her before she'd realize she needed a different textbook...
Also, he was very drunk and acted recklessly and without any sense of propriety.
As a result, Liu Hongmei appeared completely unaffected in the morning, showing no signs of having been hurt.
Looking back now, it's clear that there were suspicious points everywhere.
I was just still hungover that morning and in a rush to get to work, so I overlooked it.
"I never expected it to be Xu Fan. This girl actually came home with us and stayed overnight, and even took advantage of her best friend?"
He Xi immediately expressed that she was shocked.
To be honest, Xu Fan was more beautiful than Liu Hongmei at the same time. Although she wasn't a stunning beauty, she had a gentle and refined look.
However, He Xi never intended to use her to get rewards from the beginning.
It wasn't just because of her reputation; more importantly, she was Liu Hongmei's classmate and best friend.
Liu Hongmei is so good to me, even if He Xi is a scumbag, I can't sleep with the grass right next to my nest.
But who could have imagined it?
King Xiang was uninterested, but the goddess was.
And they even took direct action, sneaking into the enemy's base face-to-face.
"How am I supposed to face Sister Hongmei now?!"
He Xi felt a little uncomfortable being the best friend of a scumbag girlfriend for the first time, and was so embarrassed that she just wanted to pull her hair.
But when he thought about Liu Hongmei's behavior before he left home that morning, he suddenly let go of the top of his head.
"By the way, I was already drunk, so it wasn't my fault."
"And Sister Hongmei clearly knew what had happened, yet she was still so gentle and considerate. Did she choose to forgive her?"
"so……"
"As long as I pretend I don't know what happened, everything will be the same as before!"
He Xi cleared her mind and instantly felt much more relaxed.
As long as Liu Hongmei doesn't mention it, she will still be her own Sister Hongmei.
Her classmates, colleagues, and future students will all be part of her network and existing connections.
Everything went as expected.
As for whether Xu Fan will use this as an excuse to cause trouble later.
Excuse me.
We've already eaten everything up and used up all the special rewards.
Now pull up your pants, we're not familiar with each other!
He Xi would never admit to something without evidence.
Furthermore, to prevent Xu Fan from using this as an excuse to cause trouble, He Xi plans to stay at the film crew's hotel for the time being and avoid going to Liu Hongmei's place.
He had just learned enough acting skills, and what followed were mostly action scenes with Jet Li, which took a lot of physical exertion.
Staying at the film crew's hotel allows for better rest and recovery.
"It's decided then!"
As He Xi relaxed, a question suddenly came to mind.
Why does Xu Fan possess the skills to direct comedy films?
That's so hard to guess!
Half an hour later, the crew had finished their preparations, and Li Lianjie had completed his makeup.
Filming officially began.
"Junbao, the door to wealth and prosperity has been opened; we await your entry!"
Inside the large tent, He Xi wore a feathered flying saucer helmet and studded black leather armor, holding a delicate porcelain wine cup in his hand, his face full of pride and anticipation.
He had reached the pinnacle of his life, not only commanding a large army but also gaining the favor of the most powerful eunuch in the court. It was the perfect time for him to make his mark.
Junbao, with his gentle nature, strong execution skills, and impressive fighting abilities, is a perfect candidate to be his right-hand man, working alongside him to conquer the world, achieve great things, and enjoy wealth and glory together.
According to later netizens, Tianbao didn't call out to Junbao when he was suffering in the army, but he didn't forget him when he was enjoying good times.
Even the food on the table in front of him wasn't fancy fish or meat, but rather red bean buns, Junbao's favorite.
If this had happened during the time when "XX Order" was all the rage, it would definitely have become a classic couple, making countless female fans swoon over it.
However, Junbao had long been disappointed in Tianbao, and there was now only hatred between them, with no possibility of reconciliation.
Thus began a classic one-on-one duel that would go down in film history.
In this scene, He Xi has many action scenes, including many flying scenes that require wire work.
There are various types of sword fights, such as lying on the ground with a knife, tackling with a knife while walking on ropes, performing a triple somersault on the side with a slalom, and somersaulting on a wooden platform.
Moreover, throughout the entire process, they had to wear that heavy, studded black leather armor.
It was already October, and the temperature in the northern capital dropped rapidly in late autumn, with temperatures only around three or four degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, and just over ten degrees Celsius at noon.
At low temperatures, the leather armor is exceptionally heavy, feeling like it weighs dozens of kilograms when worn.
The same movement requires more strength and is more prone to injury if not handled carefully.
On the other side, Li Lianjie, dressed in simple clothes and with much less burden, used a stunt double for everything except close-up shots of his face.
He Xi, however, participated in the entire process, and he personally performed every action, no matter how difficult it was.