I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 341 Some of the foreigners were practically kneeling...

"Oh, Sun, aren't we going to the New Jersey club?"

David Leitch looked at the direction Sun Nuo was driving; it seemed to be heading towards a shooting range near New York.

In New York, besides the numerous gun shops, there are also many indoor gun clubs. The one they frequent most is the largest gun club in New York City, located in New Jersey. Many of the future American road killers are trained by this club.

However, these clubs are designed for firearms novices and beginners, and are mostly indoor target practice sessions for getting familiar with various firearms.

Experienced gun enthusiasts, on the other hand, go to open-air shooting ranges to realistically simulate a shooting environment.

There are even various challenge arenas specially designed for gun enthusiasts.

For things like rapid-fire pistol shooting and life-or-death simulations, many movies sometimes choose such locations for filming gun scenes.

It is very popular among players.

"I initially suggested going to New Jersey, but Chan rejected it!"

Sun Nuo drove his rented seven-seater rugged car, just enough for a few people to squeeze in.

Chen Jin, sitting in the back seat, quickly said, "I want to see real shooting!"

Well, this is the free United States, after all. Shootings don't happen every day yet, but it won't be long.

"We have indoor gun clubs like this in China, but they're rare to see in the wild, so I'd like to try one of those..."

Chen Jin added another sentence.

Chad, standing next to him, shrugged and gave a humorous reply: "Many newbies I know seem to have this mentality!"

"Hahaha!"

Laughter immediately filled the car.

In David and Chad's minds, Chen Jin was clearly a novice who probably had never even touched a real gun; let alone the surrounding shooting range, he would need half an hour to familiarize himself with even the indoor club before he could start shooting.

Neither of them thought Chen Jin could adapt to the environment of the nearby shooting range, but the others in the car, especially David Leitch, were quite skilled with guns.

Sun Nuo and Chad used to play with him, and they would occasionally go to the club to play a few rounds.

So apart from Chen Jin and Guo Fan, the other special effects artists who had worked in the United States were all seasoned veterans who had handled real guns, so the outdoor setting was more exciting for them.

"You've ever handled a real gun?"

Guo Fan also asked Chen Jin in a low voice. He, Gong Ge'er, and Chen Jin were sitting in the last seat, squeezed together like loaves of bread.

They were a bit thin, while the foreigners were all rather muscular, so they were seated in the middle.

Based on this alone, David and the others thought Chen Jin was a good person and someone they could get along with. After all, he was the biggest star in the car, and aside from being the boss, he also had the title of Venice Film Festival Best Actor.

But now that everyone has become one, some jokes that don't cross any lines are understandable.

This is a very cool Chinese celebrity, and David and the other two obviously share this view.

On the contrary, Guo Fan seemed a bit reserved, mainly because his English was not very good, he was unfamiliar with the place, and he still had some idealized views of Hollywood. Chen Jin, on the other hand, did not have as many concerns.

Having experienced "A Beautiful Mind" and having "lived" in the United States for so many years, Chen Jin was able to integrate very well.

This aspect of the system is truly unbeatable.

Would you be surprised if I said I've played it?

Guo Fan will definitely have some suspicions when things go full speed ahead, so Chen Jin needs to give him a heads-up.

"Have you been to the gun clubs in the capital?"

"I've been trained on 'The Flowers of War'!"

Although it was only a little over ten days, it was still considered training, at least enough to fool Guo Fan.

"I almost forgot about this!"

"Hehe, does that mean you've played with real stuff for a while?"

Guo Fan grinned. He only vaguely understood the conversation between Chen Jin and David, but he knew the main points.

These foreigners thought Chen Jin was a newbie and were making harmless jokes about him.

It seems that Chen Jin is up to his old tricks again.

"Yeah, I've played it!"

"It's just a very old-fashioned rifle!"

In fact, the training for "The Flowers of War" involved very little actual shooting; most of the training involved lying prone and practicing target shooting.

But Guo Fan heard it differently; he saw it as a crash course training exercise.

The crucial point is that Chen Jin added, "It's instructors from the Jinling Military Region who came to provide training!"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing Chen Jin mention the military region's instructors, Guo Fan and Gong Ge'er burst into carefree laughter.

There might be a good show to watch later.

You amateur shooters think you can beat our PLA brothers?

Isn't that a case of overwhelming force?

"Damn it, I worried for nothing!"

"I'm going to make a bet with these foreigners later..."

Gong Ge, who was standing to the side, was oozing rotten pus, and the begging brother immediately chimed in cunningly, "Open the betting pool a bit, I'll put in some too!"

"..."

These two are definitely not students from the same class who shouldn't be in the same dorm.

You're all rotten seeds.

"You trust me that much?"

Chen Jin pursed her lips, and the two said in unison, "Absolutely! Count us in when we fight those foreign devils!"

Luckily, the three of them were sitting in the back row and speaking very quietly, and they were speaking Chinese, otherwise the three foreigners in front of them would definitely have attacked them inside the car.

Of course, the two of them were just joking.

Chen Jin secretly took out $500 and stuffed it into Gong Ge'er's arms: "Hmm, add a bet for me too, bet $500 and I'll win!"

"..."

In response, Guo Fan and Gong Ge both raised their middle fingers.

Damn it, I despise you.

That's so damn despicable.

You were so righteous and eloquent just now, but it turns out you're the worst bastard.

The old saying "one who is near vermilion gets stained red, and one who is near ink gets stained black" is indeed true; one bad person can infect a group of bad people.

The three chuckled to themselves and soon arrived at the nearest field shooting range.

It looks unremarkable, but the wooden post at the entrance is painted with colorful English letters in a very hip-hop style, something like gun freedom... It's very American, very Western cowboy style.

"I wonder if there are any coaches here?"

Chad wore a cowboy hat, looking like the male lead in a Hollywood Western, but Chen Jin felt he was more like Jack from Li An's "Brokeback Mountain." Of course, he wasn't as handsome as Jack; at most, he was a Jack plus.

David Leitch is not Ennis, but the two directors seem inseparable, perhaps even a bit like gay men.

"I've been to this training ground before; the owner is also the coach!"

"Chan, should we have him train you first?"

The group of people walked into the field as if they were old friends, and Chen Jin could already vaguely hear some gunshots.

A plump old man, resembling a Western rancher, lay comfortably in a deckchair, enjoying a sunbath under the blazing sun overhead.

"unnecessary!"

Chen Jin waved his hand, already seeing the various firearms displayed on the wall and in the shop window not far away. The names and origins of the various firearms immediately came to mind, as if he had undergone special training.

"Dude, are you sure?"

Chad gave Chen Jin a suspicious look. David had already gone to negotiate with the rancher. A short while later, Chen Jin had already chosen the gun he wanted to try out first—a pistol, specifically the one used by Wick, the protagonist of *John Wick*—a Heckler & Koch P30L!

Heckler & Koch’s most successful handgun is a pioneer in the field of ergonomic design!

This gun is very light, with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds, but 17-round magazines are also available.

However, Chen Jin hadn't expected that this gun, which was made in Germany, would be available in the US.

He actually took a liking to it at first sight.

"Chan, are you really sure you don't need some training?"

David and Chen Jin kept their distance as they walked together. Although the pistol had a safety catch and Chen Jin hadn't even gotten her hands on it yet, it was a real gun, and the group was genuinely worried about the possibility of it accidentally going off.

Don't be fooled by the fact that in the future video, an American is holding a gun and shooting around. In reality, they still value their lives, especially the elite class. Fear of death is in their nature.

"I bet this guy can't drive!"

Gong Ge'er suddenly spoke up and took out $100. Guo Fan, who was standing next to him, lived up to his reputation as a good straight man: "I bet $100 that Brother Jin can definitely fire a gun, but his aim won't be that good!"

"..."

The sight of the two men waving around US dollars and shouting quickly attracted Sun Nuo and the others.

After he finished translating, the foreigners who loved to join in the fun immediately started placing bets.

To save face for Chen Jin, the most anticipated bet was on his target shooting.

Based on their understanding of beginners, hitting the chest ring target is already considered good; as for the half-body target, it's definitely impossible to hit all of them.

That's what we're betting on.

Chen Jin was furious and also suppressed her own ability to hit the target.

Moreover, there are 10 rings, as well as headshots and heart shots.

"Haha, is this the confidence of a newbie?"

David thought Chen Jin was joking, but Sun Nuo seemed to have come to her senses.

Judging from his conversations with Chen Jin these past few days, this guy really does like to play dumb to fool others; you can tell from his martial arts skills that he has been practicing Tongbei for more than just a few years, he has definitely been a novice!

It was only because Tongbei's master laid the foundation for him from childhood that he was able to reach this level.

Anyway, he tried a few times, but he was no match for Chen Jin at all.

Sometimes, a single elbow or a flick of the wrist would send him sprawling, and that was only when Chen Jin held back.

Whether it's strength or real combat, he, who has actually trained in martial arts, can't beat his opponent; whether it's his lower body or his power generation, he is quite stable.

This skill comes from long-term hard work and training.

So, looking at his nonchalant demeanor now, Sun Nuo felt that Chen Jin might actually be... quite skilled with firearms.

Although the possibility is very low.

The group placed a few bets as if it were a game, and then followed the farmer to the shooting range.

Only then can everyone receive the gun they have chosen.

Click!

The moment Chen Jin picked up the P30, several people around her spontaneously moved away, including Guo Fan and Gong Ge'er.

David, on the other hand, raised an eyebrow slightly.

Anyone familiar with firearms can immediately tell from the hand gestures that Chen Jin's gun-holding posture is very standard.

"Okay, okay, we overthought it. Chan's got some skills!"

"wrong--"

David thought about his bet, and his expression changed slightly. He asked, "Can I cancel the $100 I just placed?"

boom!
His answer was an incredibly sudden shot from Chen Jin.

It even startled Sun Nuo and the others.

Chen Jin pulled the safety catch and swiftly pulled the trigger, completely unprepared.

A half-body target ten meters away was quickly hit, and judging from the location of the bullet, it was a headshot.

"Oh, shit!"

Chad stared at Chen Jin in disbelief, but Chen Jin didn't waste any words. She directly aimed her gun at the chest target and the half-body target and began firing rapidly, shot after shot.

10 rings, 10 rings!
Headshot, heartshot!
He never missed a shot.

The long-range targets are half-body targets, where the goal is simply to hit the target; the closer targets, at 5-10 meters, are circular targets, which have rings marked on them.

The red heart in the middle is the 10 ring.

Chen Jin fired five shots in a row, all hitting the same spot.

"..."

Sun Nuo and the others were completely dumbfounded, including the photographer Jonathan.

"Sun, I remember you just said in the car that Chan's Chinese kung fu is also very impressive?"

Jonathan asked.

Sun Nuo gave a wry smile: "I really regret betting $100 just now. Shit, I should have realized it sooner. His kung fu is much better than mine. Even in our country, there aren't many people who are better than him!"

David was already holding his head in his hands, while Chad shook his head and said, "Sun, you should have told us this sooner!"

"I knew it! This guy must have come prepared for this role!"

This is obviously a compliment.

In fact, before this, no one would have imagined that Chen Jin herself had such strong abilities.

David and the others thought Chen Jin was a nice person and easy to get along with, but they weren't completely convinced of his abilities. Deep down, they didn't really take this director seriously.

In other words, even if you become friends, problems may still arise during filming.

But now, with just a fixed shooting target, they have already completely impressed the foreigners, which is obviously beneficial for filming.

As a director, producer, and investor, Chen Jin definitely needs to have absolute control over the production team; however, "John Wick" was Chen Jin's first film shot in Hollywood, a place she knew nothing about. Although making a movie may seem simple, the production team faced many troubles.

Especially since most of them are Americans.

Discrimination against Chinese people is politically correct here.

Let alone a new director, even for someone like Chen Kaige, getting a Hollywood production team on board is still a very difficult challenge.

Otherwise, he would have spent a year in Hollywood and then returned home dejectedly.

Ultimately, it's just a matter of not being used to the local environment.

So, although Gong Ge'er was the one who first determined the filming location, the production team still needed Chen Jin to take charge.

He previously subdued Sun Nuo with his kung fu skills, but now he needs to use a different approach to win over the two assistant directors and the cinematographer.

Shooting is the best way.

Several foreigners have clearly begun to change their preconceived notions about Chen Jin.

Chen Jin, on the other hand, planned to increase their dosage.

Where is this?
A fixed target shooting game, something only beginners can play with, wouldn't even be enough to satisfy Chen Jin's curiosity.

"Let's go, let's try something else!"

"This is just a warm-up!"

Chen Jin said this in English.

"..."

David and Chad looked at each other in bewilderment!
What did they just hear?
warm up?

You call hitting every shot in a row with a pistol a warm-up?!

(End of this chapter)