Huayu timely rain, they forced me to be the top star

Chapter 51: Instantly Become a Money-Giving Layperson
Liu Yifei didn't like what Zhang Yang said.

Does she need to get hurt to fit the character?

But on the surface, she did not confront Zhang Yang directly, nor did she question him face to face, but just listened quietly.

She didn't want to undermine Zhang Yang in front of Chen Jiashang and Gu Xuanzhao.

"What do you think?" Gu Xuanzhao was very good at listening to other people's ideas, especially those he liked.

"In the original novel, Wuqing has two unique abilities: the ability to wield hidden weapons with his hands and superb lightness skills. Director Chen's Wuqing is capable of mind-reading and thought control, and is skilled in solving cases and using hidden weapons. I think..." Zhang Yang expressed his views openly.

Although he knew what the audience's overall evaluation of the film would be, he did not want to say much as his influence was insignificant.

In the original version of the movie, Wuqing's superb lightness skills were basically not shown. She was inexplicably given a mind-reading skill in an attempt to enhance her expressiveness, but it weakened her ability to reason and solve cases. Also, the way she used hidden weapons was to control them with her mind, and her superb hidden weapon techniques were replaced by post-production special effects, which also had no expressiveness.

In this movie, Liu Yifei can be said to have only sold her face, suffered beatings, and had a love affair.

Since Chen Jiashang and Gu Xuanzhao asked him, he didn't say where the problem was, but only gave suggestions.

"Wuqing sits in a wheelchair, and the wheelchair is her feet. If she wants to demonstrate her martial arts skills, she has to rely on her techniques and the wheelchair."

"Add some hidden weapons to the wheelchair, which can be used to fight against enemies and dodge with ease. As for the techniques, my younger brother is a professional and can design them at will. For example, add a scene where someone sneak attacks Sister Yifei, and she fights the enemy with her hands and easily protects herself."

Gu Xuanzhao listened patiently, thought for a moment and looked at Chen Jiashang: "Director Chen, please decide how to arrange it. I have no problem with this."

What he meant was that he thought Zhang Yang's idea was good and he could complete the part he was responsible for.

Chen Jiashang also felt that what Zhang Yang said made sense, and nodded in approval: "I'll ask the props team to improve the wheelchair and try out the filming effect. Brother, you design a set of movements for Yifei."

Halfway through, Chen Jiashang looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Add another scene. The content is that Cen Chong is transformed into a magic soldier and then sneak attacks Wuqing but is beaten back. Wuqing sits in a wheelchair the whole time."

Zhang Yang: “.”

Liu Yifei: “.”

I didn’t expect that there would be more scenes, which was a bit unexpected.

"No problem." Gu Xuanzhao agreed and called Zhang Yang to leave together: "Yangzi, let's design the moves together."

"Aunt Liu, Sister Yifei, I'm leaving first." Zhang Yang greeted them.

Chen Jiashang said a few polite words and then left.

Liu Yifei said in surprise: "I didn't expect A Yang would add more scenes for me."

She wouldn't mind adding more scenes. With the same pay, shooting more scenes means overtime, but adding scenes that enrich the character's personality is a good thing for actors and stars.

On the other side, Zhang Yang followed Gu Xuanzhao to an open space.

"You and Yifei's rivalry will be designed in a few days." Gu Xuanzhao said seriously: "The key now is the scene in the evening. How to play the role of Wuqing to be outstanding."

"I don't think we need to consider this." Zhang Yang said calmly, "The scene tonight was the final battle. According to normal logic, Wuqing must have controlled the hidden weapon to launch a powerful attack. This is the work of the post-production special effects."

At this point, Zhang Yang jokingly added: "If you want to feel involved, you can design a set of complicated hand gestures for Yifei, so that people can see that she is showing off."

Hearing this, Gu Xuanzhao nodded thoughtfully: "I'll leave that set of moves to you to design."

Zhang Yang's smile froze: "."

So he found a job for himself?

"I'm just a stunt double, not a martial arts instructor." Zhang Yang tried to struggle.

"You can be a martial arts assistant coach." Gu Xuanzhao put his hand on Zhang Yang's shoulder.

During the filming of a TV series or film, usually only one martial arts director is hired. The martial arts director has important tasks such as coordinating the filming of martial arts scenes and ensuring the accuracy and viewing quality of the action scenes. He often trains or hires a team to assist him.

The martial arts assistant is part of the team.

"What is the salary for a martial arts assistant instructor?" Zhang Yang's eyes changed slightly.

Gu Xuanzhao was stunned for a moment, then stretched out his fingers and rubbed them together: "I'll give it to you by the day."

Zhang Yang frowned, "Brother, I'm a supporting role, and I have to be a stunt double for Brother Chao, and I may have to be a stunt double for Brother Zheng. I'm afraid I won't be able to handle being your martial arts assistant."

Gu Xuanzhao thought about it and sighed, "So you want to refuse?"

"No." Zhang Yang shook his head and rubbed his fingers: "It costs more."

Gu Xuanzhao: “.”

What a simple and unpretentious young man. Gu Xuanzhao agreed to Zhang Yang's request and promised to give the martial arts assistant a subsidy of 500 yuan a day.

"Boss, what do you think of this?" Zhang Yang immediately demonstrated a set of movements.

Gu Xuanzhao was a little surprised and thought to himself, are young people so active?

"Okay, that's it."

Zhang Yang was not surprised by Gu Xuanzhao's decision.

This set of movements was not originally created by him, but copied from a female 3D anime character in the future.

"Then I'll go teach Sister Yifei." Zhang Yang returned to Liu Yifei.

"Why are you here again?" Liu Yifei asked.

"Teach you the moves you'll be doing later."

"It was designed so quickly?" Liu Yifei wondered.

“You don’t understand the world of genius.”

"Will you die if I don't blow it? Show me how to do it." Liu Yifei looked disgusted but curious.

Zhang Yang immediately demonstrated a set of moves, and used the Little Medical Immortal's body seal to cure the poison.

Liu Yifei looked at the fancy hand prints and fell into deep thought.

"Can't you learn it?" Zhang Yang asked.

Liu Yifei: "How is it possible!?"

Half an hour later, Zhang Yang said disdainfully: "You are so stupid. You definitely didn't inherit Aunt Liu's talent."

Liu Yifei: “.”

She was obsessed with this set of moves.

Soon, Chen Jiashang announced the start of filming.

The evening scenes used flying cats, which were specially prepared for this "Super Detective" action film. It started with a major fight scene between a group of heroes and the God of Wealth, allowing Gu Xuanzhao to bring out the title of "Wire King" to the extreme.

A total of 15 cranes were deployed on the set for lighting and wire work.

One of the most difficult shots was flying over from one side of the lake, rushing to the archway, and then going down again.

The combination of flying cat and wirework is very difficult, so Deng Chao gave up after trying it only once.

Zhang Yang only tried it once, and after the official filming started, he got it done in one take and even added a few actions.

"Tsk, you just know how to show off." Liu Yifei muttered softly. Only Liu Xiaoli heard it and smiled.

The filming of the evening scenes went exceptionally smoothly.

Not only tonight, but in the next few days, as long as it was Deng Chao's fighting scenes, Zhang Yang could almost always get them through in one take. Occasionally, when he and Gu Xuanzhao had new inspiration, they would shoot a few more takes to see the effect.

Zhang Yang's own character, Cen Chong, was brought to life by him, with both his fighting and literary scenes being very outstanding.

Zheng Zhongji was jealous and proposed again that Zhang Yang should also be his stunt double: "I won't compete with Deng Chao for the role. I'll just let Yangzi take over the role of Zhui Ming~"

The Chen family now admired and valued Zhang Yang very much, so they asked him what he thought.

"Yangzi usually doesn't agree, but you can add money!" Gu Xuanzhao suddenly said.

Zhang Yang knew he was teasing him.

But he is not so superficial.

Agreeing to be Gu Xuanzhao's martial arts assistant, getting money is only the most superficial benefit.

He really has no interest in being a stunt double for Jung Joong-ki, as he is a serious actor.

"Of course I have to pay you." Zheng Zhongji said immediately, "I can also introduce A Yang to audition for Stephen Chow's Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons."

Zhang Yang: "I agree!"

(End of this chapter)