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Chapter 179 Guo Jingyu: Give Qi Hui more screen time!
The rest of the shots were mostly done in one take, except for the scene where he took off his shoes and gave them to Long Baichuan, which caused a minor mishap and required a second take.

Wang Qiang was also somewhat surprised, and looked at Qi Hui with a strange gaze.

He could always see some of his own performance style in Qi Hui, which was somewhat similar to his own.

So, working with him on a film was a great and smooth experience.

He's acted in so many films over the years and worked with so many people, but Qi Hui is the first actor with whom he has such a perfect fit.

However, while Wang Qiang was happy, Zhang Ruoyun was anything but.

Because his scene involved swimming, he finally got to stop filming training scenes, but then he had to film swimming scenes again.

Can't we film some scenes that don't require physical exertion?

Zhang Ruoyun wanted to cry but had no tears, so she could only sigh and pat the camera.

Fortunately, this time the swimming scene was filmed in a swimming pool, not in the ocean.

Fortunately, it was just a few simple swimming movements, not the kind of armed swimming that is used in the military.

Otherwise, he'll be in even worse shape!

……

After filming, they returned to the military camp and continued filming training scenes.

After filming the military training scenes, they will move on to filming the training scenes at the sea training ground.

The simple and peaceful life passed by little by little, and more than a month went by in the blink of an eye.

Qi Hui did not film with Li Yiling again because although Li Yiling played Shen Ge, the male lead's lover, she actually didn't have many scenes.

The real female lead in this film is actually Wu Yun.

During this period, Guo Jingyu was quieter and stopped causing trouble and being sarcastic.

Having filmed to this point, Guo Jingyu knew that she could no longer think about changing the male lead or turning the male lead into her younger brother, who played Balang.

However, that doesn't mean he can't make Balang better, more dazzling, and more outstanding.

Why is Moang, the eldest prince of the Western Sea in the sequel to Journey to the West, so powerful?
Why did you play so well?
It's because Moang was played by the assistant director!
Although he doesn't need to participate personally, he can still help his younger brother and make him shine.

At least, it allows my younger brother to play well, while making others play poorly.

"Fire Blue Blade" is a military drama with lots of fight scenes, and as the executive director, he will have opportunities.

Before long, the opportunity came.

……

"Director Zhang, I think we could add some scenes," Guo Jingyu said slowly, flipping through the script with a thoughtful expression.

Today's scene was a CQB battle between the new recruits in the beast camp and the three-person team from the sea training ground.

"Add what? How do you add it?" Director Zhang asked, holding the documents and sipping his tea.

“Add an action scene for Qi Hui,” Guo Jingyu said.

"Huh?" Director Zhang was surprised. Didn't Lao Guo always dislike Qi Hui?

He wanted to mess with Qi Hui, but every time he tried to make a move, Qi Hui shattered his plans.

What can't be done?

At first, Zhang Guoqing was on Qi Hui's side and was prepared to help him.

He's the main character after all; nothing can happen to him.

But after a few times, he realized that he wasn't needed at all.

No matter what tricks Guo Jingyu played, Qi Hui could handle them with ease; there was never a situation where he needed to uphold justice.

But did the sun rise in the west today?
Why did Guo Degang suddenly decide to give Qi Hui more screen time?

Zhang Guoqing became interested: "Tell me more about it?"

Guo Jingyu pointed to the script and said, "Jiang Xiaoyu, Zhang Chong, and Lu Yan's opponents are Agan, Ma Mingliang, and Dai Fei."

“Look, you even decided to let Jiang Xiaoyu deal with Agan.”

"Is there something wrong?" Director Zhang wondered. Actually, it didn't matter how the three of them were arranged.

This scene mainly showcases the training results of Jiang Xiaoyu and her two companions at the sea training ground, and also serves as a way to relax the audience.

After all, the story before this involved Liu Xiaoshan's sacrifice, which left the audience feeling somewhat depressed.

“Yes,” Guo Jingyu said. “Forrest Gump is a boxing champion, so of course we have to arrange a fight scene for him.”

Director Zhang's expression was somewhat strange. Forrest Gump, the boxing champion, was mainly there to serve as a stepping stone for Zhang Chong.

Because he was defeated by Zhang Chong as soon as he appeared, it highlighted the strength of Zhang Chong's character. Of course, a few minutes later, Zhang Chong was defeated by Balang as well.

This time, they used Zhang Chong, a greenhorn, to highlight the strength of the Marine Corps' elites.

To put it simply, Forrest Gump was the most unlucky, being used as a stepping stone by two different people in a row.

From the very first episode, everyone knows that Balang > Zhang Chong > Agan.

And since then, Forrest Gump, the so-called boxing champion, has been forgotten.

Zhang Chong, as the protagonist, is able to fight Balang, an elite fighter, to a standstill. As for Agan...

He didn't even have the same presence as the comedic character Zhan Dapeng.

Upon hearing Guo Jingyu's words, Zhang Guoqing slowly raised his head, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

As a director, he naturally hopes that every character in his films will resonate with audiences.

What Guo Jingyu said... does make some sense!

"Let me take a look at the script." Zhang Guoqing reached out and took the script.

After flipping through the pages a couple of times, he frowned slightly. Forrest Gump's defeat in the CQB battle scene was a bit outrageous.

"That's a bit unreasonable."

Forrest Gump was standing inside the box, yelling at the exposed gun barrel, when he was ambushed and defeated by Jiang Xiaoyu from behind.

CQB (Close Quarters Battle) training emphasizes balance and tests the responsiveness of both sides' soldiers.

The defending side has the advantage of terrain, while the attacking side has the advantage of equipment.

In addition to conventional rifles and pistols, the attacking side also has equipment such as grenades and smoke grenades.

Faced with Jiang Xiaoyu hiding in the box, Agan only needed to throw a grenade to end the fight.

There's no need to yell at people to come out.

On the battlefield, killing is always easier than capturing alive, something Forrest Gump, a boxing champion who has fought many matches, should know.

“Yes, that’s why I wanted to change the script!” Guo Jingyu said, a hint of joy appearing between his brows.

"Please call the martial arts instructor for me," Director Zhang called out, and his assistant responded quickly.

A few minutes later, the martial arts instructor arrived.

Director Zhang and Guo Jingyu briefly explained their idea: to add a fight scene.

After listening, the martial arts instructor scratched his head, looking somewhat troubled.

It's not that it's impossible to design, but the CQB (Close Quarters Battle) scenario is unsafe.

It was an unfinished brick building, with no handrails on the stairs, no railings on the balconies, and it was also very narrow and had many turns.

If the actor falls, he's doomed.

Not only that, the photographer and his equipment also need to be inside.

How can you arrange fight scenes in such a small space?

Hearing his concerns, the director remembered why no hand-to-hand combat was arranged here.

It's because it's safe!

In fact, Feng Ji had suggested adding action scenes to his work, but he rejected it due to safety concerns.

When Guo Jingyu brought it up this time, he had completely forgotten about it!

Guo Jingyu, unaware of Director Zhang's thoughts, continued, "Don't make things too difficult for yourself."

"The two characters are not evenly matched, and they are not the kind of people who fight for three hundred rounds without a clear winner."

"Instead, Forrest Gump completely overwhelmed Jiang Xiaoyu."

"Because Forrest Gump is a boxing champion, while Jiang Xiaoyu is known for his poor physical fitness and fighting skills."

"All that matters is that Jiang Xiaoyu wins in the end, even if it's done in a despicable and dishonorable way."

"Oh, if that's the case, then it's easy to handle." The martial arts instructor slapped his thigh upon hearing this.

"This..." Director Zhang hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.

Anyway, Jiang Xiaoyu is a notorious scoundrel, so this approach is understandable.

Seeing the director nod, Guo Jingyu smiled slightly. As for the rules... just use them reasonably.

(End of this chapter)