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Chapter 680 - 671, the gap is too big!_1

Chapter 680: 671, the gap is too big!_1

Just as Ren He’s instinctive reaction was about to drive everyone crazy, he quickly assured that he would not make a similar mistake again, "Director, rest assured, there won’t be any instinctive reactions this time, believe me!"

After hearing Ren He’s promise, the Martial Arts Director Liu’s eyes twitched uncontrollably, while the protagonist Cheng Xin was stunned for a long while. Just a moment ago this guy said he definitely wouldn’t kick, and then this happened, who knew what kind of weird thing would happen next?

Cheng Xin damn well wanted the director to arrange for a stunt double!

Cheng Xin’s reputation among fans was very good recently because not only was he good-looking, but he also had a tough-guy style. While many top celebrities were exposing their widespread use of stunt doubles, Cheng Xin always did his own stunts, which is why he had gained a lot of fans.

It was because of Cheng Xin’s professionalism that Director Li had ultimately chosen him as the protagonist for the series, but Cheng Xin felt that now, if he asked for a stunt double, probably no one would say anything. It was really this young man who was too strange.

He also practiced martial arts, just not to the point of mastery, without having spent a great deal of time delving into it, but he knew quality when he saw it. Cheng Xin was very clear that the young man opposite him was far superior to himself, otherwise the other wouldn’t have dodged more than ten of his spear thrusts so effortlessly and elegantly...

Director Li took a deep breath, almost doubting whether his last-minute changes to the script were the right decision. He picked up the megaphone, "Back to positions, get ready to start!"

"Action!"

The twenty-nine actors playing the Imperial Guard Han Servants were on the verge of a breakdown, all because of Lu Xiaotu; now they had to be continuously ’killed’ three times over!

Lu Xiaotu, on the other hand, was having a great time, fighting the protagonist and darting around, high on the excitement. Meanwhile, they had to keep going to the protagonist to ’die,’ the disparity was too heartbreaking!

Just as Cheng Xin had ’killed’ a dozen or so, Director Li’s dissatisfaction was heard from offstage.

"Cut, what’s the matter with you all, why so listless," shouted Director Li with the megaphone, "Everybody liven up! Show some spirit like Lu Xiaotu! The Imperial Guards should have presence!"

The faces of the dozen or so who had been ’killed’ turned dark instantly. What, they had just died in vain again?!

Director Li frowned, "Let’s do it again!"

This time everyone energized themselves, all channeling their utmost effort to ’kill’ Cheng Xin, hoping just for once it would be good enough to pass without any more torment.

At this moment, it was just past three in the afternoon; the scorching sun in Yinchuan was like a burning will. The Han Servants were dying en masse, while Ren He, dressed in the armor of Zhuge Liang’s officer, dragged his sword behind him, his golden armor shining brightly in the sunlight. The sword was a good sword, one used by the Imperial Guards to kill.

At this moment, Martial Arts Director Liu felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end, and he even felt an urge to step back.

If he hadn’t known Lu Xiaotu’s background, he might have truly believed that one of the ancient emperor’s Imperial Guards had been reincarnated!

In that instant, Cheng Xin suddenly felt as though he was acting opposite a veteran actor, and suddenly his own presence escalated. His spear thrusts became a few notches faster, and the horse spear in his hand carved a huge arc towards his opponent. Ren He parried with his sword and then immediately swept upward, close to the front of Cheng Xin’s chest, passing just inches away. If it had been closer it would have injured Cheng Xin, but any further away would have lacked impact. The control of distance was simply ingenious.

Director Li was so excited that he almost clapped his hands in praise. The moves arranged by the Martial Arts Director had been very standard, but planned moves always lacked a bit of soul.

Now there was soul!

Cheng Xin and Ren He exchanged blows, their fight evenly matched, but after over a dozen exchanges, Cheng Xin turned his horse around and jabbed his horse spear towards Ren He. Ren He, dragging his sword, failed to block in time and was struck straight in the right chest, with Cheng Xin pressing the long horse spear driving Ren He towards the city wall.

The two men advanced and retreated, Cheng Xin exuding a murderous aura, while Ren He fought back fiercely and grimly.

Originally, that spear thrust was supposed to target the left chest, but Director Li improvised on the spot, changing it to the right chest, leaving a slim chance of survival for this Imperial Guard Han Servant in the storyline.

The subsequent scenes remained unchanged, with Ren He collapsing by the wall, and the protagonist continuing their slaughter into the city. How Ren He would be rescued by his comrades was something that would be filmed later on.

"Cut!" Director Li stood up and applauded, "Good, very good!"

Why had he been bold enough to use Ren He? Why had he made a last-minute change to the script? Why did he give an extra an opportunity despite a mistake? Wasn’t it all in anticipation of this moment?

Director Li even felt this was probably the best shot he had captured in the past half month. Perhaps... this youngster named Lu Xiaotu could come and audition for the leading male roles in his next drama series!

Previously, he thought that even if a background actor was good at acting, there were limits. But now, Director Li no longer thought so; he felt that this young man named Lu Xiaotu’s acting had greatly exceeded his expectations, truly a rough diamond!

Actually, Director Li felt that the praise could be even higher, but he just didn’t know whether Lu Xiaotu was only proficient in martial arts scenes, or whether he was versatile in all aspects.

If he was good in other aspects as well, then Director Li definitely had to fight to secure him. Director Li felt this shouldn’t be difficult at all—speaking up for a background actor shouldn’t encounter any objections!

For now, it was not urgent to discuss this matter. After finishing this series, he would casually mention the casting call for the next project, and the other party should understand his intention.

There were countless young actors who wanted to be cultivated by Director Li; he believed this youngster wouldn’t miss out on this opportunity.

Ren He, having removed his armor, was drenched in sweat. At this moment, many in the crew were looking at Ren He with new respect; they all had witnessed that impressive scene.

Regardless of whether everyone felt Ren He’s acting was good or bad, in terms of combat prowess, no one now dared to challenge Ren He.

Some thought that if this young man wasn’t so refined-looking, a bit more fierce and rugged, he would be even more intimidating.

But remembering how Ren He had wielded his sword just now, they were still overwhelmed with awe. Could this be what they call a true master?

Pouring sweat, Ren He was sweltering in his armor, yet after hearing Zhao Fatty’s words, he dared not drink water from an unknown source. He sighed, found his personal belongings, and nonchalantly pulled out a pink bear cartoon cup to drink water...

Pfft! Cheng Xin, who was drinking water and resting, sprayed out his water when he saw the cup Ren He pulled out!

Martial Arts Director Liu was dumbstruck on the spot, as were many who had just felt Ren He’s fierceness—they were all flabbergasted!

A high-level master, a figure brimming with fierceness, drinking water from such a cup? How incongruous! That was a massive discrepancy, especially for Cheng Xin, who had just confronted Ren He’s ferocity, suddenly seeing the young man he revered drinking from a pink cartoon cup. The feeling... was just too freaking exhilarating!