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Chapter 42 Yang Mi's Decision-Making Ability

That muffled thud was like a heavy hammer blow to the hearts of everyone on set.

Time seemed to stand still for a few seconds.

Immediately, exclamations, footsteps, and shouts erupted.

"Xu Lang—"

Meng Ziyi's screams were laced with sobs as she rushed to Xu Lang's side; but she looked helplessly at Xu Lang, who had fallen to the ground and was unable to move for a moment.

She wanted to touch it, but dared not, and tears instantly streamed down her face.

"Don't panic, don't crowd together, make some space!" The executive director reacted the fastest, shouting to evacuate the crowd while urgently yelling into the walkie-talkie:

"Stage manager, stage manager, medical team, quick, something's happened in the bamboo grove at B-rent!"

The martial arts director and several of the Five Elements Brothers who were nearby rushed over immediately. The experienced officer held Xu Lang down, as if he was moving around unconsciously due to pain, causing secondary injury.

"Teacher Xu Lang, Teacher Xu Lang, can you hear me? Where does it hurt?" The martial arts instructor's voice was fast and steady, and he was sweating from hitting his head.

The most terrifying thing on a film set is the use of wires.

Xu Lang's face was deathly pale, his forehead was covered in a mixture of cold sweat and dust, and his brows were tightly furrowed in pain.

He gasped for breath and tried to move, but excruciating pain shot through his left leg and right hand, making him wince involuntarily, though he remained fully conscious.

"My left leg might have been bumped; my right elbow might have been twisted, but it's nothing serious, it should be...not a big deal."

"You've fallen like this and you're still okay!" Meng Ziyi knelt beside her, tears streaming down her face like broken pearls.

Yang Mi and Director Liang ran over almost at the same time.

Director Liang's face was ashen, his brows furrowed, and he asked sternly:

"What happened? Was the pressure check done? Who was in charge just now?"

The mentor in charge of Viya turned pale, his lips trembling:

"Director...Director, everything has been checked according to procedure. We tried it several times just now, and there were no problems. I don't know why..."

"Now is not the time to assign blame." Yang Mi interrupted their conversation, his expression grave, displaying astonishing decisiveness.

"Director Liang, saving lives is the priority. Contact the nearest hospital immediately and use the pedestrian overpass."

"No one is allowed to take or post photos or videos on site without permission; a designated director is responsible for maintaining order and getting unrelated personnel back to their posts."

She spoke very quickly and clearly, instantly calming the somewhat chaotic situation. Her gaze fell on Xu Lang, filled with a mixture of heartache and complex emotions.

Has the warning from that mysterious phone call come true so quickly?

Or was it really just an accident?

The accompanying doctor from the medical team rushed over with a medicine kit to conduct a preliminary examination:

"There might be a fracture in his left shin; we need to take an X-ray to determine if there's any bone damage. His right elbow is dislocated; I'll set it!"

The male doctor grabbed Xu Lang's right arm and signaled the other medical staff to hold him down. He moved quickly and skillfully, twisting the arm forcefully.

Click!

The protruding elbow has returned to normal.

"what……"

Xu Lang let out a painful scream, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. However, after the intense pain subsided, the pain in his right hand quickly disappeared.

The stretcher has arrived.

Everyone carefully moved Xu Lang onto the stretcher, with Meng Ziyi following closely behind, her hands gripping the edge of the stretcher tightly.

Yang Mi stepped forward, his tone softening, but still leaving no room for argument:

"Ziyi, you can go with the car, but remember, once you get to the hospital, follow the instructions of the hospital and the film crew. Don't act impulsively, and don't talk to any media, understand?"

Meng Ziyi bit her lip and nodded vigorously.

Yang Mi turned to Qiao Zhenyu and said, "Teacher Zhenyu, why don't you come along too?"

"Okay!" Qiao Zhenyu nodded.

The ambulance siren grew louder as it approached, the windows revealing a period drama film set; Xu Lang was lifted into the ambulance, followed by Meng Ziyi and Qiao Zhenyu.

Before the car door closed, Xu Lang, enduring the pain, glanced outside and saw the worried-looking director and Yang Mi:

"Director, Honey, I'm sorry for delaying the schedule."

Yang Mi patted the edge of the stretcher:

"Don't say that. Focus on healing. We'll wait for you to come back."

The ambulance sped away, and the atmosphere on set became extremely tense.

The place, which was full of creative passion in the morning, is now shrouded in a sense of oppression and unease.

"All filming this afternoon is suspended!" Yang Mi announced in a deep voice, rubbing his temples.

"Everyone from the wire work team and the safety team, stay and thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident. Make sure you understand every single step of the process."

"Also, anyone who took photos of the scene with their phone just now, please delete them. If I find any footage leaked, don't blame me for being ruthless."

She was saying this to everyone.

If a serious accident occurs on set and is exaggerated by unscrupulous media, it will severely damage the reputation of the production team and the actors themselves, and may even affect the subsequent review and broadcast of the series.

……

County Hospital.

The examination results came back quickly: a fracture and displacement of the left lower leg, accompanied by soft tissue contusion.

Fortunately, the injury was not too serious, and there was no damage to the brain or internal organs. However, the doctor advised that he should not engage in strenuous exercise for the time being and that it would take at least a month and a half to recover.

This result is a stroke of good luck amidst misfortune!

In the ward.

Xu Lang's foot was in a cast and wrapped in bandages. He didn't look well, but he was much better than when he first fell.

With red eyes, Meng Ziyi sat on the edge of the bed, peeling an apple for him. Her technique was clumsy, but she was extremely attentive.

The crew's personal assistant and Yang Mi's assistant were both waiting outside the door to handle the relevant procedures.

"The doctor said you were lucky, otherwise you would definitely have fractured your bones if you fell from such a height; you'll recover very well in a little over a month." Meng Ziyi handed him the uneven, flat ground she had cut, trying to make her tone more relaxed.

Xu Lang took the apple and smiled, "Thanks; did I scare you today?"

"You can still laugh!" Meng Ziyi's nose stung with tears, but she forced herself to hold them back.

"You scared me to death! The safety measures on this film crew are absolutely terrible."

Xu Lang smiled and didn't seem to care much.

Nobody wants accidents to happen while filming, but it's unavoidable. Luckily, I only suffered minor injuries.

"The production crew...the director and the others must be having a real headache."

He felt somewhat helpless.

Yang Mi's assistant came in and said, "Teacher Xu Lang, Sister Mi called to tell you to rest assured and recover from your injury. The crew will handle everything. She also said that you should avoid contact with anyone other than crew members for the time being. This matter will be suppressed and will not circulate online."

"Okay, I understand." Xu Lang nodded and said:

"You guys go ahead and do your work. I'm fine here. Ziyi is here too. The doctor said I can be discharged tomorrow."

Xu Lang silently chewed the apple, a few guesses forming in his mind.

Wire-related incidents are not particularly rare on film sets, but it's a bit unusual for such a large production to have a professional setup.

Was it a competitor's doing?

Or is it that someone in the production crew doesn't like him?

Or perhaps it really was just an unlucky accident?

Of course, he didn't tell Meng Ziyi any of this. This simple-minded girl cried when she saw herself fall.

Qiao Zhenyu walked in carrying some forms and handed them to Xu Lang:

"Teacher Xu Lang, your condition is very mild. The doctors say you're incredibly lucky. You can be discharged first thing tomorrow morning."

"Don't worry about the crew either. Director Liang said you're perfect for the role of Feng Guangmo, they're waiting for you!"

Xu Lang smiled and picked up the list:

"Teacher Zhenyu, thank you for your hard work. You should go back now so as not to affect the filming."

"I'm not going back. Filming is suspended this afternoon, so I'll stay here with you." Qiao Zhenyu plopped down and picked up an apple from the side.

Xu Lang suddenly remembered something and said, "Teacher Zhenyu, um? Could you take Yi back to school for me later?"