Why are you spacing out here alone? Aren't you from Beijing Film Academy? Not interested in acting? Everyone else is incredibly curious.
Saying this, he pointed to Zhou Yang, Wang Jia, and some other actors who weren't filming, who were currently spectating, their necks craned way out.
Why is there a strange hint of awkwardness?
Should I remind Zhou Yang and Wang Jia that their necks are stretched too long!
It's too embarrassing for the school!
"Uh... I didn't sleep well last night, feeling a bit sleepy."
Yang Jian could only find an excuse; otherwise, what else could he say? He couldn't possibly say, "This martial arts scene is boring; it's not as interesting as watching someone operate an excavator, right?"
If you said that, what would the action director think? If he got upset, he might just say, "If you can do it, you go up." Would he go up or not?
Although he actually could go up, he was here to visit Liu Yifei, so there was no need to cause trouble for others.
If he met someone petty who dragged him into a fight to "determine superiority and decide life and death," what would he do? If he accidentally beat someone to death, he'd have to go to jail. He was a law-abiding, good young man.
Zhao Jian didn't think too much seeing him like this. Meeting a junior he had a good impression of, giving him a hand by offering a small role, was a piece of cake for him, the director and action director of demi-gods and semi-devils.
Moreover, the other party was a Beijing Film Academy student with a tall and handsome image. Maybe he would become a big star in the future, and then he would have something to brag about.
"Want to give it a try?"
"I'll give you a role with lines."
Yang Jian originally wanted to refuse, but since he was already here and the other person was being so generous, he should accept. Besides, this was a good time to build connections that might be useful later, and he could also ask for roles for Zhou Yang and Wang Jia to try.
"Then I'm truly grateful, Director Zhao."
Saying this, he stepped forward and grasped Zhao Jian's hand, then said with a hesitant expression, "Director Zhao, I also have two classmates, both girls. Could you see if you could arrange something for them too? Just for the experience, so they didn't come for nothing."
Zhao Jian found it a bit amusing watching this young man climb up the ladder. He thought of his days struggling in Hong Kong, what an unforgettable period of time that was.
"Alright, call them over."
Anyway, they were just small roles; it didn't matter who got them.
Yang Jian went over and called the two girls, who were watching intently, to the side. After asking for their opinions, he brought them in front of Zhao Jian and introduced them: "Director Zhao, these are my classmates, Zhou Yang and Wang Jia. Just arrange whatever you see fit."
Zhao Jian waved and called an assistant director over, which made Yang Jian a little envious. This was the charm of power.
"Let me introduce you, this is my assistant director, Zhao Guangbin."
After introducing him to the three, he said to the assistant director, "Guangbin, arrange a few roles with lines for them."
"Hello, Assistant Director, please give us your guidance."
The three greeted him very politely, positioning themselves correctly, fitting the attitude a newcomer should have.
The assistant director also responded enthusiastically. If they were just regular extras, he wouldn't even bother with them. Don't look down on him as an assistant director; although he couldn't manage the main actors, he could still handle the regular extras.
However, since his boss had personally given the instruction, he certainly couldn't treat them like regular extras.
"Yang Jian, you guys go with Guangbin first. Come back and find me after you finish filming. I'll be right here."
Extra roles were not difficult for Yang Jian.
Are you kidding? Even if his acting skill was only 85 points now, playing main roles wouldn't be a problem, let alone an extra.
"My young friend, as expected, famous schools produce talented people."
Assistant Director Zhao gave Yang Jian a thumbs-up and praised him.
As expected, this was someone who could be an assistant director in a big production. Look at how he spoke: he praised the person, and calling him "my young friend" also brought the two closer. The key was that it sounded quite comfortable to listen to.
"Brother Bin, you flatter me. I still have a lot to learn."
Yang Jian didn't stand on ceremony with him either, immediately calling him "Brother." "Brother Bin, I'll go find Brother Jian first. Please help keep an eye on these two classmates of mine. I'm counting on you."
Seeing that Yang Jian was already calling him Brother Jian, how could Zhao Guangbin not agree? "My young friend, you go ahead and get busy. Let's exchange numbers, and we can contact each other by phone if anything comes up."
"Alright, Brother Bin, tell me your cell phone number."
Saying this, he took out his cell phone and dialed.
Afterwards, he said to Zhou Yang and Wang Jia, "If anything comes up, find Brother Bin. I'm going over now."
After speaking, he left in a dashing manner.
The two girls were dumbfounded by Yang Jian's series of actions. Weren't they just here for a visit?
How did he become so familiar with the people in the crew in such a short time?
The two girls, who were not yet experienced in the ways of the world, couldn't understand.
Yang Jian leisurely went back to find Zhao Jian. At this time, Zhao Jian was chatting with someone who looked a bit older than him.
Zhao Jian saw Yang Jian and called him over.
"Yang Jian, this is Teacher Yuan Bin, the action director of the crew."
Zhang Da Hu Zi's demi-gods and semi-devils crew had two action directors, one was Zhao Jian, and the other was Yuan Bin.
After 2000, Zhao Jian was called the number one martial arts choreographer in the Mainland, but compared to Yuan Bin, he was still a bit lacking.
Some people might not be familiar with the name Yuan Bin, but when it comes to his martial arts brothers, everyone will probably be very familiar: Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, Yuen Wah, etc. They also had a resounding name - The Seven Little Fortunes.
Yuan Bin rarely appeared in public, so people weren't very familiar with him, but his martial arts choreography ability was among the top ten in the competitive Hong Kong martial arts choreography scene, and he was also the executive chairman of the Hong Kong Stuntman Association.
In the crew, both Zhao Jian and Yuan Bin were action directors, but Zhao Jian had followed Big Beard for many years. As Big Beard's confidant, his name naturally ranked before Yuan Bin's.
In addition, the difference in their positions also revealed a clue: Zhao Jian's position in the crew was action director and director, while Yuan Bin was only the action director. Therefore, the martial arts scenes were primarily led by Zhao Jian.
"Hello, Teacher Yuan Bin, I'm Yang Jian."
Yang Jian stepped forward and shook hands with Yuan Bin. His grip was thick and powerful, so he couldn't help but squeeze hard. Of course, he knew this was impolite, but he just wanted to try it out.
"Teacher Yuan Bin, I apologize for the offense just now."
After trying, Yang Jian immediately apologized. Those who practice martial arts are not wishy-washy.
Well, he also counted as someone who practiced martial arts.
"Haha... You've practiced martial arts?"
Yuan Bin didn't mind, laughing loudly as he asked.
"Yes, I practice Eight Extremities Fist..."
"Who is your teacher?"
Damn it, where did he have a teacher? If he had to say who his teacher was, it could only be the System, and he even spent money on it. But the System couldn't be seen by people.
"When I was little, I practiced casually with my maternal grandfather. I used to hear my maternal grandfather say that he practiced with their squad leader when he was a soldier, but my maternal grandfather passed away long ago, so I don't know who my teacher was."
Who was Yang Jian?
His specialty was speaking off the cuff, so he could only use his maternal grandfather as a shield and be an unfilial grandson for once!
Zhao Jian, who was beside them, was completely confused, wondering why these two suddenly started talking about Eight Extremities Fist.
"Teacher Yuan, Yang Jian, what kind of riddle are you two speaking in?"
Zhao Jian asked with a puzzled look.
Yang Jian and Yuan Bin exchanged smiles.
"Hahahaha......"
"You should explain it yourself."
Yuan Bin glanced at Yang Jian and said.
"Director Zhao, when I was shaking hands with Teacher Yuan Bin just now, I couldn't help but use a little force and offended him. Then it was just like you saw."
Yang Jian said, glancing at Zhao Jian. Seeing that he wasn't angry, he continued, "I've practiced Eight Extremities Fist, and I get a bit itchy when I meet a master."
After speaking, he bowed to Yuan Bin with cupped fists.
Zhao Jian said to Yang Jian with a serious expression, "You kid, don't be so reckless in the future. Consider yourself lucky that Teacher Yuan Bin didn't get angry."
Then he said to Yuan Bin, "Teacher Yuan Bin, Xiao Yang is still young. Don't hold it against him."
Yang Jian was a little moved. Although he knew Yuan Bin wasn't angry, it didn't matter even if he was. At most, they could have a match.
Moreover, Zhao Jian didn't have to speak up for him, but Zhao Jian still did. He had to acknowledge this favor.
Zhao Jian seemed to be criticizing him, but he was speaking up for him everywhere.
He could see it, and Yuan Bin naturally could too. He didn't expose it, laughing, "It's alright, what's this little thing? I was like this when I was young too."
Who among those who practice martial arts hasn't been young? Especially in a place like Hong Kong, where street thugs ran rampant in earlier years, there were plenty of opportunities for sparring.
"Jian Zai, why don't we try a few moves?"