Chapter 6
Horse riding? Zhu Yu didn't understand why Zhang Yuge suddenly asked this. Did they need a stunt double for horse riding scenes?
"Of course, the kind of circus that doesn't need a stunt double is usually a fake horse. Real circuses still need stunt doubles."
Zhang Yuge knew that other film crews liked to use stunt doubles for everything.
But having worked with his father on many film sets, he has seen many veteran actors rolling around in the rain repeatedly for a single shot, or soaking in water for hours in the dead of winter.
These are scenes that would often be done by stunt doubles nowadays. Sometimes he thinks to himself that if the actor didn't have his own fan base, his acting skills might not even be as good as the stunt double's.
"Trust me, try being a stunt double a few times, and I guarantee your acting skills will improve by leaps and bounds!"
Zhang Yuge patted his chest and guaranteed.
After careful consideration, Zhu Yu felt that Zhang Yuge's words made sense, compared to going to small theater troupes to act in some strange things.
She might as well take advantage of this opportunity and go out and work in a big-budget production to broaden her horizons.
We can also find out who the so-called "sugar daddy" is who will cause Zhang Meiyu to be blacklisted by the entire internet in the future.
"I can't ride a horse, but I can learn! I learn things very quickly!"
When Zhu Yu was still in her original body, she remembered that she was a police officer... wait, no, she was a project manager?
My head hurts a little... She was a police officer at first, but then she quit for some reason and can't remember why.
But she must have ended up working for a company as a corporate slave, otherwise how could she have encountered an elevator malfunction while riding in the elevator?
In short, her little bit of self-defense skills came from her short career as a public servant!
If you can't figure something out, don't think about it anymore. Zhu Yu decisively put aside the painful memories in her mind.
“Okay then…” Zhang Yuge was chatting with Zhu Yu when his senior colleague, Du Shao, came over. Du Shao was the main character of the conversation and the director of the film crew that he was going to introduce Zhu Yu to.
"So, you've come here to slack off?" Du Shao, holding a glass of red wine, sat down on the single sofa to Zhang Yuge's left.
He'd been socializing for ages, and had covered most of what needed to be discussed. If he kept drinking, someone would have to carry him home today.
I finally managed to sneak out, only to find my junior brother huddled in a corner, hugging his phone and smiling broadly.
As everyone knows, gossiping is one of the basic human instincts.
Du Shao originally just wanted to get out of the social scene for a breather and then go back to maintaining his network of connections.
He only glanced at the kid in the crowd, and his feet carried him uncontrollably to Zhang Yuge.
A mature adult would not offend someone by peeking at their phone screen, so even though his gossip was practically bursting out, Du Shao simply leaned against the armrest and looked at Zhang Yuge expectantly.
“Brother, you’ve come at the right time. Let me introduce you to a friend.” Zhang Yuge showed Du Shao some stills he had taken earlier on his phone.
"Look at this girl, she's pretty, has a great figure, and is quite skilled!"
With a sales pitch in his voice, Du Shao never expected that just being a gossip enthusiast would get him involved: "What's going on? My team doesn't need people with connections!"
Du Shao's tone was flippant, but his eyes were serious. A person with no acting skills but connections is simply the rotten apple in the crew.
No matter how great the script or how good the director, it can't save it. Their mentor almost lost all the reputation he had built up over the years by relying on someone with connections.
They almost ended up ruining their reputation in their later years. From then on, all the brothers and sisters in their sect unanimously rejected those who accepted favors through connections.
Even if it means losing sponsorship, losing money is better than eating shit!
"What kind of person do you take me for!" Zhang Yuge's eyes widened, wishing he could jump up and shout, "Heavens above, discern the loyal from the treacherous!"
"This is one of the actors I worked with on a group project a while ago. They just wanted to be a stand-in in your group and get some experience!"
Zhang Yuge was so angry he jumped up and down. He had been insulted! He had been verbally abused! And with the most professional and hurtful insults at that!
"Okay, okay, I was just saying it offhand. Don't get excited, please sit down."
She deftly avoided the spilled wine from Zhang Yuge's agitated glass, realizing she had wronged the child, and could only try to calm him down.
Look how angry I am... But as long as it's not someone with connections, everything else is fine. It's just a stand-in, after all.
Wait... a Stand?
"Wait a minute, Zhang Yuge, why would you hire a body double if you look like that?"
The photo Zhang Yuge showed Du Shao was of Zhu Yu in a red dress, which everyone said was the group photo from the scene where the makeup and styling were the most beautiful.
Her bright red outfit was flamboyant and radiant, and the flowing skirt was as captivating as flames.
With such a beautiful face, there's no way she could play a role that can only stand in someone else's shadow!
"Just a trial! I already said it's just a trial! Besides... you should feel honored to have someone like me as your stunt double on set!"
Doesn't he want Zhu Yu to get a minor role? It's just that her acting skills are really bad, and her family forbids nepotism!
Du Shao, having lived several years longer than Zhang Yuge, could tell what the kid was thinking just by looking at Zhang Yuge's frustrated expression.
"A vase? Or rotten wood?" Du Shao glanced at Zhang Yuge with a teasing look, asking this question, but in his heart he felt that Zhang Yuge was probably interested in her.
"What vase? What rotten wood! This person is very ambitious, okay?"
The protective tone in his voice couldn't be clearer. Du Shao was an experienced man; how could he not understand Zhang Yuge's little schemes?
Moreover, this girl is indeed beautiful; even in the entertainment industry, where handsome men abound, she is a unique beauty.
It's not surprising that Zhang Yuge would like someone.
"Food and sex are human nature. You are at the age where you can date, but you still need to be careful about your boundaries when interacting with people. You should have a sense of right and wrong in your heart."
Du Shao had a very open-minded view on matters between men and women. Since his junior brother liked it, he wouldn't mind lending a hand in the future if he could.
However, it also depends on whether the girl is sincere.
"Brother Du! What nonsense are you talking about? She and I are just ordinary classmates! Don't ruin her reputation."
Zhang Yuge was speechless. Does every contact between a boy and a girl necessarily mean it's out of love?
Can't boys and girls have normal interpersonal interactions?
However, Du Shao, who was already prejudiced, didn't care about any of that. In his opinion, this was the first time his junior brother had asked him for help because of a girl.
Even if you don't have feelings for someone now, it doesn't mean you won't have feelings for them in the future!
The only thing he can do for his junior brother now is to make the girl owe even more favors.
This way, once Zhang Yuge discovers his own feelings for someone, he'll be able to better control this girl.
"Alright, I was just joking with you, why are you getting so worked up?" Du Shao didn't emphasize anything further; some things didn't need to be said so bluntly.
If things are done properly, the desired effect will naturally be achieved.
“You’ve always been sensible in your actions. The crew will be having a meeting next month. I’ll send you the address then, and you can tell her to report at nine o’clock sharp every morning.”
Du Shao readily agreed. It was just a stand-in; even if the girl didn't know anything, he could teach her for Zhang Yuge's sake.
"No interview required? You don't need to watch any clips of her acting?" Zhang Yuge asked in confusion. His senior colleague was known for his strictness and meticulousness at work.
However... "It's just a stand-in, why would she need an interview? If she's not good enough, I can just hire a couple more, it won't take much effort."
Du Shao gave him a curt glare, and just then someone in the distance was looking for Du Shao. He was too lazy to talk to his junior brother, who was not quite clear-headed at the moment.
"That's true... But isn't it a bit much to just use him as a substitute... Or perhaps you..."
Zhang Yuge buried his head in thought, thinking that with so many characters in a drama, it wouldn't be bad to let Zhu Yu be an extra with only one or two lines.
"Hey, I haven't finished speaking yet!"
Looking up, Du Shao had already waved his sleeves and re-entered the social circle.
"The official start of construction won't be until next month. In the meantime, you should make the most of your time practicing martial arts, horseback riding, and things like that."
Du Shao is gone, so be it. He's already said what he needed to say.
Zhang Yuge sent Zhu Yu a confirmation message.
"Yes, thank you, Director Zhang."
Zhu Yu replied quickly.
She exited the chat window and, with remarkable efficiency, opened the map to search for nearby martial arts schools and horse farms.
Whether or not it's a stunt double, these skills can still be used, especially martial arts.
Putting aside acting, having martial arts skills makes me feel safer walking alone at night.
Most importantly, while this body is beautiful, it is far too frail.
Only your enemies would want you to be weak and vulnerable.
After browsing the app for about an hour, Zhu Yu finally chose a martial arts dojo and a horse farm.
The martial arts dojo I've scheduled with my master for the weekend, but I can go to the horse farm anytime.
Since I'm free anyway, I might as well go to this horse farm and see how the teaching quality is.
If it doesn't work out, we can always find another place sooner rather than later.
With that in mind, Zhu Yu got up quickly and started changing her clothes.
For ease of movement, since it's horseback riding, it's definitely not advisable to wear skirts, shorts, or similar clothing.
And since we don't know how hygienic the place is, it's best to avoid wearing light-colored clothes.
Finally, Zhu Yu chose a smart black tracksuit, a material that doesn't show dirt easily and is also easy to wash.
Satisfied with her high ponytail in front of the mirror, Zhu Yu glanced at the table piled high with cosmetics.
She hasn't used it yet since she came here... but she's going to exercise today, and sweating will ruin her makeup, so she'll use it next time.
She had observed a classmate in her group who was in charge of makeup, and found it to be quite simple.
The horse farm is quite far from the school; it takes about half an hour by taxi to get there.
However, the horse farm was quite spacious. After getting out of the car at the entrance, Zhu Yu walked in, observing as he went.
This place is like a manor, with the horse farm at the very back and lambs and alpacas grazing freely by the roadside.
Zhu Yu stopped, and an alpaca blocked her way.
"Spit it out~" The alpaca flicked its tongue and spat at her.
"Hiss!" Zhu Yu hissed and took a step back, shielding his eyes with his hand. He had never seen such a creature before.
Why would such a cute little thing attack her for no reason?
"Little sister, it likes you and is begging for food from you!" Under a big tree by the roadside, a large umbrella was being held up.
An old woman was standing under the umbrella, pushing a cart in front of her.
"I like it... but it spat on me, how can that be liking it?"
Zhu Yu sniffed the smell on her hands, frowned, and almost vomited. Then she saw the alpaca approaching again…
Zhu Yu raised its hand without changing its expression and wiped its hand with its fur.
"Hahaha, that's just how alpacas are; this is how they express affection."
The old woman seemed to be simply enjoying the cool air, fanning herself with a palm leaf fan and smiling leisurely.
"These alpacas are free-range here, specially raised by the owner. You can feed them. How about it, would you like to try?"
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