He Yuan snorted and slowly said, "Your first jump was a bit amateurish, but you got into the groove in an instant. As for sparring with you..."
He Yuan considered for a moment, "I can tell it's a very systematic martial art, very disciplined and skillful, but—"
"But what?"
“But it’s too practical,” He Yuan said mysteriously. “That makes it too impractical.”
This statement seems contradictory, but Jiang Erjing understood it immediately. "Too practical" means that this thing is very useful in actual combat, while "too impractical" means that this thing lacks visual appeal and is not suitable for display on the screen.
After all, martial arts in movies and TV shows are mostly just fancy moves.
Jiang Erjing shrugged and glanced at Yi Tianzhao, who was directing another scene. "But I think Director Yi is quite satisfied. Look, he's finally stopped looking so sullen since just now."
Actors are very sensitive to the director's emotions. Yi Tianzhao now clearly doesn't have that "that's enough" attitude he had just shown.
"That's because it suits him." He Yuan rubbed his neck with a clapping sound. "Don't underestimate that kid, he's got some skills."
"Suitable?" Jiang Erjing's interest was piqued. "What's suitable?"
“It suits you perfectly.” He Yuan spoke animatedly and eloquently about his field of expertise:
"Your action scenes are too flashy. I've pointed this out to you before, and you haven't corrected this flaw in decades."
"In the entertainment industry, no one's action scenes are more flashy than yours. Have you forgotten how those critics used to criticize you when you were young? 'In life-or-death situations, sleeves flutter; before the enemy is dead, the pose is already contorted.'"
Jiang Erjing chuckled and said, "What, are you here today to expose my shortcomings?"
"Bullshit." He Yuan cursed. "But that Ye kid is different from you. Her action scenes are too 'plain'."
"Piece by piece, what she made isn't particularly interesting. But when you put it together, the effect is completely different!"
"She can handle your style!"
Jiang Erjing glanced at He Yuan with surprise. To this slippery old fox, the question was quite blatant. "Really?"
“One is strong, the other gentle; one is meat, the other vegetarian; one is practical, the other flamboyant; one is clean, the other gorgeous.” He Yuan said something very knowledgeable. “I’m a rough man, not good with words. To give an analogy—it’s like, like a newly forged sword, without any decorations, shining as brightly as snow, but on the tip, a red petal is picked…”
"What knives and flowers?" Jiang Erjing chuckled. "I just thought it was quite fun to fight. Is it really as good as you say?"
“The best isn’t necessarily the most suitable; the most suitable is the best,” He Yuan exclaimed. “If you don’t believe me, go and see for yourself on the monitor. The visual tension is incredible. In my eyes, it’s comparable to the fight you had with Jing Shangfei when you were young.”
"Wow! That's high praise!" Jiang Erjing's eyes widened. "Old Jing's skills are all real!"
"Believe it or not, it's up to you," He Yuan said dismissively.
Meanwhile, Yi Tianzhao was asking Shang Yechu if she was interested in playing a supporting female role in a later installment.
Talented, skilled, and promising artists are highly sought after everywhere. Yi Tianzhao certainly wouldn't be so blind as to let this promising talent slip away.
"The villainous female demon in the second part—you've seen 'The Phoenix Plays with the Dragon,' right?"
Shang Yechu nodded: "I've read them, but only the first few. I haven't finished the rest yet."
"There's a villainous female boss in the second movie, how about that? This time it's not a major role, it's a genuine second female lead." Yi Tianzhao scrolled through his phone. "But your image isn't really suited for a villain. The female constable in the third movie would also be good..."
Yi Tianzhao was dangling a carrot in front of Shang Yechu, who excitedly replied, "The goddess constable Tian Rushui? That's my favorite character in 'Phoenix Plays with Dragon'!"
"You like Tian Rushui?" Yi Tianzhao smiled. "This role is quite good. Go back and check out the scenes for these two characters, and I'll let you know when the time comes."
In Yi Tianzhao's view, Shang Yechu has looks, skills, and acting ability; her rise to prominence is only a matter of time. Building a good relationship now is a good option.
This is an unspoken investment.
"Okay, thank you, Director Yi." Shang Yechu stood up. "Then I'll head back now?"
"Wait a minute," Yi Tianzhao said. "Don't forget to collect your salary. You're not part of the martial arts troupe, so your salary will be settled immediately."
"I'll never forget it," Shang Yechu said playfully. "That was the day the government distributed money."
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