CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: SORRY, DID THAT SLAP HURT?

Ye Tong was slightly taken aback, a look of joy appearing in her eyes. This actress is so nice; she even wants to give her more scenes.

The assistant director thought for a moment and had the stunt coordinator arrange a few more choreographed moves.

Lin Wei had practiced martial arts before and had some foundational skills, quickly mastering these choreographed moves. She looked at Ye Tong gently and asked, "Can you keep up?"

Ye Tong excitedly nodded, "I can."

Lin Wei’s smile became even gentler, "I might hit harder later, will that be okay?"

"No problem, I have a B5-level physique, I can take hits." Ye Tong replied with a goofy grin, even patting her arm to show her support.

Lin Wei was slightly taken aback and nodded.

B5-level huh...

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The revised choreographed moves were soon completed between the two.

The stunt coordinator saw their fight scene moves were very smooth, so he notified the director to start filming.

"Gone with the Wind, Scene 23, First Act, 3, 2, 1, Action!"

Lin Wei, playing the role of Yan Fei, dressed in a black tight suit, confidently walked through the archway.

Suddenly, she saw a group of bandits robbing some old and weak people ahead.

With a strong sense of justice, she immediately stepped forward and kicked over a bandit who was robbing an elderly person.

The bandit leader, Brother Biao, was captivated by Yan Fei’s appearance, and immediately had all his henchmen surround her, wanting to take her as a wife.

As one of Brother Biao’s women, Cui Niang was the first to step forward.

"Miss, it’s not easy for you alone in this chaotic world, why not follow Brother Biao?"

Ye Tong, playing Cui Niang, had eyes filled with jealousy but wore a cheerful smile, trying hard to persuade her.

Lin Wei was taken aback, her gaze turning colder.

Even though it was a minor role, Ye Tong was performing it with such dedication.

Both in expression and action, her portrayal of this minor character was very detailed.

No wonder her cousin, who always had high standards, was jealous and was quite critical, admitted openly that Ye Tong has good acting skills and might surpass her.

If Ye Tong were given more screen time, she might really surpass her.

"Dream on, get out of the way." Lin Wei pushed her hard.

Ye Tong’s eyes flickered.

Why so forceful?

But she still controlled her expression, continuing her role.

"Miss, why are you so unappreciative?"

"Get lost—"

Ye Tong pretended to retreat, but actually quickly made a move to pull out the medicine, just when she was about to throw it, she heard a crisp "slap—".

Ye Tong’s face instantly turned to one side, with a red palm print on her fair cheek.

This blow stunned Ye Tong, her ears buzzing.

From behind her, Ji Ning squinted and looked up at Lin Wei.

Something strange quickly passed through Lin Wei’s eyes.

"Cut—"

"Cui Niang, why aren’t you moving?" The director shouted angrily through his walkie-talkie, very dissatisfied.

Even though Lin Wei’s move was a few seconds too fast, the effect was surprisingly good.

Besides, the real slap caused Cui Niang to react genuinely, although this extra failed to follow up, ruining the whole shot.

Ye Tong realized, quickly bowed her head and apologized, "Sorry director, I couldn’t react in time."

"Director, it’s not her fault, I got too into the scene and forgot it was supposed to be a fake slap."

Lin Wei put her hands together, looked apologetically at the director, assistant director, and others, then turned to Ye Tong and apologized, "Sorry, did it hurt when I slapped you?"

Ye Tong quickly shook her head, "No worries."

"Need to have an ice pack before continuing?"

Ye Tong immediately waved her hand, sneakily glancing at the director, who wasn’t looking pleased, "No need, let’s continue filming, sorry to trouble all the teachers."

Ye Tong humbly bowed to everyone, returning to her original position.

The makeup artist immediately walked up to her to touch up her makeup, covering that bright red handprint.

Everyone returned to their respective places.

The clapper raised the board again, "Gone with the Wind, Scene 23, First Act, Action!"

Everyone resumed their roles.

The sound of a loud slap was heard again, and Ye Tong’s head turned to the side once more.

Lin Wei’s force was even stronger than before.

Ye Tong was slapped to the point of ringing ears, forcing herself to make movements despite dizziness.

Next came the fight scene between the two, Ye Tong took the first move, attacking Lin Wei according to the designed moves.

Lin Wei’s gaze darkened, her body leaning back, directly dodging the attack.

Then she rotated her body 90 degrees, simultaneously kicking sideways fiercely towards Ye Tong’s ribs.

The force was so strong Ye Tong nearly vomited blood.

This was not part of the choreographed moves.

Ye Tong didn’t understand why Lin Wei was suddenly attacking off script.

To avoid an NG, she endured the burning pain beneath her ribs and kept acting.

As long as the director didn’t shout "cut," it meant he condoned this behavior.

The scene had to keep going.

A flicker of surprise flashed through Lin Wei’s eyes.

Why no NG yet?

Does a B5-level physique withstand this much?

She increased her force a bit more, continuously chasing Ye Tong to fight.

The extras alongside couldn’t join in.

This scene was originally about Yan Fei beating the bandits of the Green Forest Gang; no one could find fault, however she fought.

A coldness flashed in Lin Wei’s eyes.

Outside the set, Lin Qing was enjoying the view, whispering curses under her breath, "Little brat, good luck not getting beaten to death."

Her niece had specially learned martial arts for two years to enter showbiz back in the day, using it as a way in.

Her physique level was even B8.

Normal actresses couldn’t compete with her.

Being able to secure the role of female third Yan Fei was because Yan Fei had a lot of fight scenes requiring a martial artist.

Inside the set, Lin Wei used all her exquisite martial arts moves, leaving Ye Tong overwhelmed.

A cold smile hovered over Lin Wei’s lips as she prepared to deliver the final blow.

She leaped up, executed a beautiful spinning kick, aiming right at Ye Tong’s belly.

This was a move she had practiced diligently while learning martial arts, the turn-back spinning kick, its aesthetics stunning and explosiveness powerful, able to send the hit person flying.

By then, it would certainly be a big highlight of her fight scene in this drama.

A trace of smugness passed through Lin Wei’s eyes.

Suddenly—

A figure suddenly sprang from the side, fiercely wedging in between her and Ye Tong, blocking her foot with a single arm.

"You can’t always pick on the weak ones in a fight."

Lin Wei was taken aback; it was a skinny "man" with a beard.

Under dense facial hair, a pair of eyes glowed brightly.

"His" speed was fast, and after blocking, "he" pushed hard, sending her body flying.

Then raised a foot in a kick, hitting her ribs directly.

The force was so strong it felt like "he" would break her bones.

Lin Wei was in such pain tears almost flowed out.

Before she could react, "he" moved closer again, attacking her.

The speed was so fast the movements were a blur.

She only felt dizzy, her body being manipulated like a puppet, responding to "his" attacks uncontrollably.

Suddenly—

A brutal pain hit her abdomen, and she saw clearly as her body was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground.

"Cut—"

"Once more. That actor, tone down your movements a bit. The focus should be on Yan Fei beating you all."

The director watched the playback on the screen uninterrupted, his eyes full of amazement.

This fight scene was too brilliant.

Especially the actor playing the bandit, whose movements were clean and swift, without any superfluous gestures.

This guy is definitely a master.

Later, check which shots could be kept.