"All departments ready! Scene Five, Act One, Action!"
The previous drama scenes were all completed, and it was finally time for the final showdown between the two characters. The prop master carefully checked the props, ensuring everything was in order, and the ultimate fight scene between the two officially began!
In front of the camera, Qilin stood arrogantly, exuding a dominating presence even without speaking in front of Jia Dan.
"Alright! I'll give you a chance!"
Qilin stomped his right foot, grabbing a torch from the fire pit. He smirked, "If you can defeat me before the rope burns through, I'll let you be a dutiful son. But if you lose, you hand over the register to me!"
With that, he tossed the torch onto the execution platform's rope. Jia Dan quickly tucked the register into his waistband and leaped onto the rope, attempting to extinguish the flame with his foot.
But Qilin wouldn't give him that chance. Qilin grabbed the rope with both hands, flipping his body like a nimble monkey climbing a tree, and kicked at Jia Dan's abdomen. Jia Dan dodged hastily, retreating back to the execution ground.
The two started exchanging punches and kicks, while the cameraman continuously adjusted his position to capture their movements as clearly as possible. According to the script, Fang Shiyu, concerned about his father, couldn't fight freely and was injured by Erdo. After being hit by a palm strike, Erdo showcased his claw skills, tearing apart pillars and walls.
However, to Qilin’s surprise, just as they landed on the execution ground, Jia Dan deviated from the planned choreography and kicked at Qilin's abdomen!
Qilin was taken aback because his abdomen wasn't protected by any padding. He could only block with both hands, stopping Jia Dan's kick, but was momentarily distracted. Should he continue acting? The moves had changed!
Outsiders might not notice, but were Fang Qiong and Yuan Hong outsiders?
Fang Qiong immediately called for a cut, his face showing displeasure but only saying to do it again. Hong Tai was more direct, "Mr. Jia, don't improvise the moves. Little Qi's abdomen isn't protected; your kick could easily injure him."
Wang Xiaohua's face had already turned cold, but she remained silent. After all, minor accidents are common in action films. If you're so afraid of getting hurt, why act in action movies? Go shoot a campus idol drama instead.
If she spoke up now, others would think Qilin was too delicate, hiding behind her like a child!
Qilin, with his usual laid-back attitude, didn't make a big deal out of it. He often sparred with people and was used to such incidents. After the makeup artist checked his makeup, he waited for the next take.
During the second take, Jia Dan stuck to the choreography, which eased the tension for the nervous Hong Tai.
After the first round of fighting ended, the second round began! In the first round, Qilin had the upper hand, and in the second, it was time for Fang Shiyu to fight back.
However, as soon as they started, Qilin sensed something was wrong. The force was not the usual staged strength but genuine power! A few hits could be accidental, but it couldn't be constant. And Jia Dan's attacks were all aimed at unprotected areas!
If not for his quick reflexes, he might already be injured. But this was not obvious to outsiders, showcasing Jia Dan's cunning.
Qilin's expression gradually darkened. He was never one to take a beating without fighting back.
The scene where Fang Shiyu retaliates against Erdo ended quickly, and it was Erdo’s turn to counterattack.
Qilin leaped up and kicked! Jia Dan rolled, grabbing a wooden plank to shield his chest. According to the script, Qilin would kick through the prop plank, then strike Jia Dan’s chest. Fang Shiyu would then roll and say, "Good thing I have the chest protector!"
But Jia Dan had grabbed a real wooden plank, three centimeters thick. If Qilin didn't hold back, he could easily get hurt by the impact.
By the time the director and prop master noticed, it was too late. Qilin didn't plan to hold back; he even added more force to his kick!
His kick didn't break the plank but sent both the plank and Jia Dan flying. Jia Dan felt as if he had been hit by a car, unable to maintain balance, and was forcefully knocked back several meters, landing heavily on the ground, his face contorted in pain.
This scared the crew, and Jia Dan's assistant and manager rushed over while the director called for a cut. After all, Jia Dan was the biggest star in the show! If he got hurt, it would be a major issue.
Wang Xiaohua, however, looked indifferent, even slightly satisfied with the outcome.
Qilin flexed his ankle. If Jia Dan hadn’t adjusted his stance at the last moment, that kick could have knocked him out cold!
You like playing dirty? Let's see who’s better at it!
After much fuss, Jia Dan finally got up but couldn't speak due to chest pain. His manager, however, was furious.
"Do you know what acting is? It's supposed to be fake! If you hurt Dan, how many heads do you have to compensate? I’m telling you, this isn’t over! If you don’t give me an explanation, I’ll make sure you’re blacklisted in this industry!"
His manager was nearly hysterical, not realizing the implications of his words.
"Make sure my brother can’t work in this industry? I’d like to see you try."
Before Qilin could respond, Wang Xiaohua stepped forward, standing protectively in front of Qilin, glaring coldly at the manager.
"Injuries are normal for action stars! I didn’t say anything when you kicked my brother. What, you can hit people but can't take a hit? Threaten my brother? Who do you think you are!"
Fang Qiong quickly tried to mediate, "Yeah, yeah, it’s normal to get hurt in fight scenes. Brother Long has had almost all his bones broken at some point."
"It’s just one scene. Once it’s over, Xiao Lin’s done with his part. There’s no need to escalate things."
Hong Tai said nothing, standing behind Qilin and patting his shoulder, clearly showing his support. Several other martial artists also stood behind Qilin, still wearing Qing dynasty soldier uniforms from their roles as defeated soldiers.
Qilin stood in front of them, dressed in Qing official robes, silently exuding authority with his 'subordinates' behind him, resembling a true imperial official.
Wang Xiaohua sneered at Jia Dan’s manager, "Think before you speak! If you want to make threats, know where you are first!"
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