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Chapter 239 "Eliminating Violence" begins filming.

However, Zhou Ye's anger was really just talk.

While waiting for his assistant to arrive, Zhou Ye deliberately hummed a song and swayed his body, pretending to be nonchalant. But as Zhou Le started moving along with him, Zhou Ye couldn't hold back anymore.

"Seriously, what are you doing in public? Are you crazy?"

Zhou Ye said this, but deep down he was secretly pleased.

After all, to put on this show in public and have someone like-minded to do it with is a very fortunate thing.

Not long after, Zhou Ye's assistant, who had been following behind, arrived in his car. After getting the keys, he went to return the car.

Zhou Le and the others returned to the hotel where the film crew was staying in their assistant's car.

Zhou Le got a good night's rest that night, and turned on the machine on time the next morning, following the familiar procedure.

Moreover, the offerings this time were extremely luxurious.

Zhou Le also inquired and learned that these items were later distributed among the crew members as a form of extra food, while the actors were given other arrangements.

"As expected, they're incredibly wealthy and powerful. Having connections really makes a difference."

The actors had already finished their makeup. Zhou Le had an unconventional buzz cut that looked a bit greasy. Around him, Yin Zheng, Zhang Benyu, and other members of the Eagle Gang were also sitting at a table outside a restaurant, eating ice cream in a similarly unkempt manner.

At first glance, it looked like a gangster gathering; there wasn't a single good person among them.

On camera, Zhou Le's image is sharp and there is nothing to criticize. Zhang Benyu is not handsome, but he is tall and, with makeup, he has a gangster vibe.

What surprised the director the most was Yin Zheng. Because he had become very popular with comedy films, he had left a stereotype that made people want to laugh as soon as they saw his face. But at this moment, he was able to blend in perfectly with the group.

"Uncle, this is mine."

A child's spinning top rolled to the dining table and was picked up by Zhang Jun, played by Zhou Le.

But Zhang Jun had no intention of returning the toy to the child. Instead, he took out a grenade from a black duffel bag next to him.

Then, looking at the child with interest, he said, "This is fun."

Then the boy reached out and took it.

The others behind also showed amused smiles.

"Okay, pass!"

The first one went smoothly.

Zhou Le's acting skills are superb, so he naturally won't make any mistakes in this kind of scene.

The crew then moved to another location and began filming the scene where they robbed the jewelry store.

The extras hired for this performance are all experienced.

Moreover, since the glass needs to be broken, this shot must be completed in one take.

Before filming began, the director gave a speech to the main actors, and then spoke to the extras, explaining what each person was supposed to do.

It was explained in great detail.

"Nobody should run around when the time comes. Just focus on your part and don't try to steal the spotlight."

"The director warned," Zhou Le whispered to Zhou Ye, "See that? That's the director's authority."

Zhang Benyu chimed in with a laugh, "When you become Director Zhou, you'll have to do the same thing."

Zhou Ye laughed and said, "I don't want to go to your film crew. If I get scolded like that in public, I'll burst into tears on the spot."

"Besides, other directors are fine, since we're all so familiar with each other. If you criticize me, I'll definitely feel wronged."

"What's there to feel wronged about? If you're wrong, you have to admit it."

“That’s different. Not only will I feel wronged, but I will also feel guilty and think that I have delayed the crew’s time.”

"I didn't expect you to be so perceptive."

Just as the director was reprimanding the extras, Zhou Ye suddenly spoke up again.

"Brother Le, can I use a stunt double when I'm filming?"

Zhou Le: "???"

"Look at what you're saying! You have hands and feet, why would you need a stunt double? The reason why Brother Cheng Long is so popular is because he always did the stunts himself, no matter how dangerous the scenes were."

Why is Teacher Li Lianjie so popular? It's because he has real skills. Although Zhang Ziyi also uses a stunt double, his stunt doubles either perform special stunts or high-difficulty dances. He does the rest himself.

And then there's Teacher Tan Zhuo. We worked together on "Dying to Survive" before. It was just a few seconds of pole dancing in the movie, but he practiced for a whole month, and his thighs were all chafed raw.

Honestly, even if you suffer a minor injury, it will heal in half a month at most, but this kind of honor will accompany you throughout your entire career.

You use a stunt double for a simple action scene today, then for dancing, and maybe for the next horse riding scene. Eventually, you might not even need to come to the set; they'll just use a face swap.

After a while, who will still want you to act? Since you've chosen this profession, you have to have professional ethics. Although we film every day and spend all our time on set, we might have to wear heavy clothes in the middle of summer, which is very hard.

But at least you earn more, so be dedicated and don't overthink it. Otherwise, you'll get addicted to using body doubles. One thing you must remember in this line of work is never to think of yourself as some kind of star. We're just high-level employees, service personnel with technical skills.

Zhou Ye just looked at Zhou Le and thought to himself that no matter how abstract or funny Zhou Le was usually, he was very serious at times like this.

"Understood, Brother Le."

"Well, let me use the simplest example. Look at Zhou Dongyu. No matter if she acts like a diva, has low emotional intelligence, or anything else, even if she makes the crew members shave their heads with her, at least she still shaved her head."

The most obvious negative example is Lu Han. Although I'm very close to him, I still have to bring him up in this situation. While his acting in "Shanghai Fortress" was terrible, the most criticized aspect of him in the film was that, as a soldier, he refused to shave his head.

"The contrast between these two examples is striking."

"Brother Le, I understand. I just thought that since I've entered this industry, I should make a name for myself. Otherwise, I can still enjoy life by spending my family's money back home, and I can easily become an internet celebrity by just making some videos."

Zhou Ye understood, and Zhang Benyu and Yin Zheng, who were standing to the side, were also very impressed.

His rise to fame was even faster than Wen Zhang's back then, but back then, it was Wen Zhang who was caught cheating, and he also really wanted to continue in the entertainment industry, so he was condemned by everyone.

If he had been content with his lot and had retired at the height of his fame to work behind the scenes, he could definitely have reached the same level as Ren Quan by now.

But the current Zhou Le is like a humble plus version, and even more knowledgeable than Wen Zhang.

Even if you see it and feel jealous, you can only be jealous of why Zhou Le is so awesome.

(End of this chapter)