Gongga Snow Mountain is located in Kangding City, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan.

Located on the southern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the highest peak is more than 7,000 meters!

Anyone who has studied geography knows that the temperature drops by approximately 100 degrees for every 0.6-meter increase in altitude.

Zhang Yuan and his team have been filming for more than two months since they joined the crew, and it is now the end of October.

The temperature at the studio at the foot of the mountain was just over 10 degrees.

The crew planned to shoot on location. Although they didn’t have to climb to the top of a mountain over 7,000 meters high, the shooting location agreed with the Gongga Scenic Area also reached an altitude of over 5,000 meters!
In order to keep out the cold, the crew prepared thick down jackets for everyone, and everyone was wrapped up like dumplings.

In order to avoid modern buildings and tourists, the crew found a very remote location.

Everyone had to take a half-hour car ride to the snow mountain cable car, and then take the cable car for another half an hour.

After getting off the cable car, there was snow everywhere. Not only cars but even tanks couldn't drive.

We still had to walk for an hour to reach the set.

In other words, the one-way trip takes more than two hours, and the round trip alone requires going to four points in a day.

Otherwise, other people's films are shot in special effects studios, but Wang Xinming has a unique style and he loves realism.

Since the commuting time was too long, the crew simply found a guide, brought more than a dozen large tents and heating equipment, and planned to live on the snowy mountain.

This way you don't have to spend four or five hours a day.

"Everyone, be careful. The snow on Mount Gongga looks very thick, but there are actually hidden pits in many places." A guide said as they walked.

"In some places, there is only a thin layer of ice or dry grass underneath. If you step on empty space, you will fall into the ice hole below."

"If you fall unlucky, you might lose your life here."

The director quickly waved his hands after hearing this: "It's not as serious as you say!"

It’s not that he didn’t trust the guide, but he was afraid that his words would scare the actors. What would happen if they went on strike?

"Yes, don't be afraid, just follow our footprints and you'll be fine." The guide added apologetically.

Most of the scenes on snow were performed by only four main actors.

Zhang Yuan, Shu Chang, Ji Chunhua, six teachers.

According to the plot, after the Blood Knife Patriarch kidnapped Shui Sheng, he was hunted down by the Four Southern Wonders, so he took Di Yun and fled back to his hometown.

After entering the snow mountain, they encountered an avalanche, which blocked the entrance to the valley. The four survivors were trapped for nearly half a year.

"Be careful." Zhang Yuan held Shu Chang with one hand, and the two of them moved forward with difficulty in the snow.

"Thank you, Brother Yuan." Shu Chang smiled sweetly, and a layer of white frost had accumulated on her long and curled eyelashes.

The actors had it relatively easy as there were workers to help with the luggage and each person only needed to carry a backpack.

Zhang Yuan wanted to carry Shu Chang's bag as well, but she was unwilling to add to his burden, so he couldn't persuade her and just let her do it.

"Oh shit!"

As they were walking, they suddenly heard a cry of surprise from the team.

Zhang Yuan quickly turned around and found that director Wang Xinming was half a head shorter than usual, as if he was squatting in the snow.

Without even thinking, he took a quick step forward, grabbed the director's arm and pulled him up.

"Oh my god!"

Director Wang shook off the snow on his boots, his heart still beating wildly.

He didn't fall into the ice hole, but just stepped into a big hole and was scared half to death.

[Received thanks from Wang Xinming, drinking capacity +1! ]

He just said it wasn't that serious, but he ended up being the first one to get into trouble.

"Director Wang, you are not young anymore, please let the guide help you walk."

"Yes!" The director hurriedly squeezed together with a guide in red.

"Teacher Zhang, please be careful too. Let me give you a hand." Zhang Yuan turned his head and looked at Master Liu beside him.

Among this group of people, except for Director Wang, he is the oldest, almost 45, so Zhang Yuan asked with concern.

Who’s childhood didn’t have a “monkey” wearing bright eyeshadow and yellow monk’s robes?

Having met so many actors in so many film crews, this was the first time Zhang Yuan wanted to get their autographs and take photos with them.

In his eyes, Teacher Liu is not only an actor, but also a childhood idol.

"No need!" Sixth Master was still as cold and stern as he was at the previous dinner, and he pushed his arm away.

"I'm not that old." After saying that, he walked forward without looking back.

Zhang Yuan smiled awkwardly and withdrew his arm.

Shu Chang on the side pouted and glanced at Teacher Liu, his eyes full of dissatisfaction.

Although he was also Chang Chang's childhood idol, even an idol could not tolerate such an attitude towards her brother Yuan.

Teacher Liu’s idea is very simple.

He felt that he was strong and healthy, had a foundation in Kunqu Opera and monkey drama, and was more flexible than the average young person, so he didn't need anyone's help.

He felt that he was in the prime of his life and did not need help from others.

Zhang Yuan said no more, turned around and started walking and chatting with Shu Chang, and they were quite happy along the way.

We arrived safely near the shooting location. Teacher Liu followed the guide and was the first one in the crew to reach the summit.

He turned around and glanced at Zhang Yuan: "You're so tired at such a young age."

"Look at me, I'm not even breathing!"

Teacher Liu said, breathing out white air and panting like a V8 engine.

He still remembered what happened just now and wanted to prove that he had good physical fitness.

Why is he still a bit childish... Zhang Yuan smiled and nodded in response, thinking in his heart at the same time.

Through contact, he also felt that this person's emotional intelligence was not very high.

But you have to say that Mr. Liu is really dedicated to his work.

He had just put down his luggage and while others were still resting and eating to regain their strength, he took his spear from the props table.

In the film, Hua Tiegan wields an iron spear.

Moreover, this gun can be split into two parts, becoming two pistols.

The props team originally wanted to use polyester fiber to make the spear, but Teacher Liu requested before coming to the crew that it must be a real thing!
why?
Because the stick is the ancestor of the gun, he is best at using the stick and is an expert at it.

Although sticks are often mentioned together, there are actually differences between the two.

The stick is very simple, slender throughout, and of equal thickness at the front and back.

But a stick is different. It has one thin end and the other thick end. The thick end is held in the hand, and the thin end is used for hitting.

So the thing used to hit the drum is called a drumstick, not a drumstick.

According to this statement, the props in "Journey to the West" are actually not accurate. The Dinghai Shenzhen is also known as the Ruyi Jingu Bang. Since it is a stick, the props should be divided into two ends, large and small.

Teacher Liu picked up the iron spear and started practicing.

Although a hollow steel pipe is used to reduce weight, and the gun tip is made of fiber for safety, the weight still reaches more than ten pounds.

With such a small amount, people just pick it up and start dancing with great vigor.

Zhang Yuan put a handful of melon seeds in his down jacket pocket and walked forward, brushed off the snow on a stone, and sat down to admire it.

Although Liu Ye was wearing plain clothes and wielding a gun, no matter how Zhang Yuan looked at him, he looked like Sun Wukong swinging a stick.

Swish!
Teacher Liu was running back and forth on the snow, having a lot of fun.

But suddenly, his feet slipped!
"Be careful!" Zhang Yuan, who was watching, quickly stood up.

But the next second, Sixth Master's reaction was so fast that before he fell, he smashed the gun in his hand hard onto the ground.

He then used the force of the iron spear to balance his core, and then he straightened his waist and forced himself to stand upright in a tactical leaning backward posture.

Clap, clap, clap... Zhang Yuan quickly clapped: "Good!"

Teacher Liu straightened his chest and smiled when he saw Zhang Yuan was very supportive.

"See? This is called basic skills." Teacher Liu said in a long tone.

"Move fast!"

"Quick eyes." Teacher Zhang's eyes rolled back and forth, and he dreamed of his Journey to the West.

"Quick hands." He flicked his wrist again.

Click...

"Legs faster!" Teacher Liu raised his legs and performed a standard Kunqu opera stage step. He has low emotional intelligence and is a bit narcissistic. Zhang Yuan finally understood why he was always criticized... Hey?

Thinking of this, Zhang Yuan raised his eyebrows, as if he had heard some sound just now.

Click.

There was another light sound, and Zhang Yuan jumped up from the big rock he was sitting on.

"This sound sounds like... something is cracking."

He listened carefully and felt that the sound seemed to come from the ground and not far away from him.

Zhang Yuan looked up, and after looking around, he saw the iron spear in Teacher Liu's hand!
"Teacher Zhang, please don't move." Zhang Yuan swallowed nervously and walked forward slowly.

"Tsk!" Sixth Master clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction.

This young man!

I have shown it all, what is my Kung Fu?
How can this situation be difficult for me? It's just a little slippery...

As soon as he thought of this, he felt his feet go empty and everything in front of him flew upwards quickly.

Zhang Yuan thought it was too late!

Just now, in order to stabilize his body, Teacher Liu smashed the iron spear on the ground. He must have used too much force and cracked the ice on the ground.

The guide told us that there are many ice holes in this place, but you all ignored them.

There was no time to care about so many things at this moment. Zhang Yuan flew forward, lay down on the ground, slid out, and reached out to grab the Monkey King.

But human speed cannot keep up with the effect of gravity, and the other party falls too fast.

Fortunately, Teacher Liu did not come empty-handed!

Zhang Yuan was quick-witted and quick-handed, grabbing the spear in the opponent's hand.

"Ah ah!!!"

He held the spear in one hand and gripped the ground with his other hand.

Although he has acquired a lot of martial arts attributes and his physical fitness is far stronger than that of ordinary people, this extreme situation is still difficult to maintain.

He is not Captain America, who can pull a helicopter with his bare hands.

He had already realized that if he didn't let go, he might be taken down with him.

At this critical moment, he suddenly felt his hand lighten.

A big bald head with a soy sauce-colored complexion appeared in front of him and reached out to grasp the iron spear.

Teacher Ji Chunhua is here!

With the strength of both of them, even if they can't bring Teacher Liu up, they can at least hold on for a while.

The other members of the crew heard the noise and rushed over quickly. Finally, six or seven people worked together to pull Master Liu up.

Teacher Liu, sitting on the snow, had a dull look in his eyes and trembling lips, no longer having the arrogance he had before.

Teacher Ji patted Zhang Yuan on the shoulder, and they looked into the ice hole together.

It’s not deep, probably about the height of two people. If you really fall in, you shouldn’t die.

But even if I have a broken bone, it won’t work. How can I still film?

Director Wang stumbled and pushed his way through the crowd and squeezed in.

"Teacher Zhang, are you okay?" He said as he felt around.

The Internet was not well developed in those days, and Liu Ye did not have so much negative information about him.

In Director Wang’s eyes, this is a “national treasure” level actor, and if anything goes wrong he will be scolded to death by the audience.

"A lot, a lot, all thanks to them." Teacher Liu was shivering while speaking, and it was unclear whether he was scared or cold.

[Received thanks from Zhang Jinlai, Acting Skills +1, Opera Basics +5, Monkey Play Basics +4! ]

Director Wang didn't say much, he was used to it.

There are always bloody disasters on this crew, and Wang Xinming has been numb to it for a long time.

After confirming that the person was fine and the two people who saved him were fine too, Director Wang even felt that he was lucky this time and it was worth having a drink to celebrate.

That's how human beings are.

I had never suffered any loss since I was a child, but after entering the society, I wanted to jump off the building when I got scolded by the client.

He was beaten and scolded every day since he was a child, but when he grew up he became so thick-skinned that he could poop in public without any composure.

It's nothing more than a habit.

"Teacher Zhang, since you didn't drink at noon, let's drink something together in the evening. It will warm your body and help you sleep better." Zhang Yuan invited.

"Okay, let's drink together." This time the Monkey King agreed readily without any hesitation.

"Teacher Ji, would you like to join us later?"

"Teacher Ji?"

Zhang Yuan shouted twice, but when there was no response from the other party, he panicked and turned back quickly.

He thought Ji Chunhua had fallen into the ice hole again!

But when I turned around, I found that it was not the case.

Teacher Ji was squatting on the ground, digging in the snow.

"Teacher Ji, would you like to have a drink with me tonight?"

"Ah... Okay, let's do it together." He answered then, squinting his eyes and looking at Zhang Yuan's left hand fingers.

Then he looked down at the five deep black holes in the mud.

This was caused by Zhang Yuan grabbing the ground with his hands in order to stabilize his body.

"This finger force..."

Although Teacher Ji Chunhua has no eyebrows, he raised them in the air at this moment.

"Isn't he also a genius who practices Eagle Claw Kung Fu?"

Teacher Ji seemed to be thinking about something. Could it be that what Mr. Yu said was right? Was he really a martial arts genius?

In the evening, the crew planned to rest for the night and start shooting tomorrow morning.

As agreed, Zhang Yuan, Ji Chunhua and the six smart people drank and chatted happily, and their relationship improved a lot.

In fact, after getting to know each other, Teacher Liu didn't seem to be very arrogant.

But he discovered that this person had a big problem.

Love to be serious!
I like to be serious in everything I say and do.

At work, this is a good thing.

But talking and conversing is a bit difficult.

Fortunately, he and Ji Chunhua both had good tempers and let this senior do as he pleased.

After having a good meal and a drink, we returned to our tent to rest.

The four main actors have their own dedicated tents, while the rest of the staff will rest together in several large tents.

As the leading actor, the treatment is difficult, but it is still better than that of others.

He unzipped the tent, opened his sleeping bag, took off his coat, and prepared to sleep.

But at this moment, a dark figure appeared outside the tent. The moonlight highlighted the figure's profile, and a beautiful face was projected on the tent.

"Brother Yuan, are you asleep?"

Apart from Shu Chang, there is no other girl as pretty as her within a hundred miles.

Come to my tent at midnight...

At this moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly thought of two predecessors in the film and television industry.

Hu Jun and Liu Tao.

They can be regarded as the "gods of war" in the tent.

Zhang Yuan touched the hard, rolled-up book in his pants and thought to himself.

"I want to be Zhang Yuan."

"I'd rather be Zhang San."

"That's a problem..." (End of chapter)