Zhang Yuan and Ji Chunhua, two seniors from the Six Little Smarts, were eating and chatting.

They were both middle-aged and soon started reminiscing about the past.

"Let me tell you, even though our crew is filming in the ice and snow, the conditions are not good."

"But it's much better than when I was on the set of Journey to the West."

Teacher Liu retreated tactically: "Back then, there was no mature wire-aiding technology in China."

"They all learned it by stealing from the Hong Kong crew."

"I didn't learn enough, so I used a crude method, sewing a few pieces of cowhide on the steel wire and tying it to my body."

"That time when I was filming, I had just been hung up when the cowhide broke and knocked me to the ground on the spot!"

Zhang Yuan straightened up, his eyes full of surprise.

He had encountered many dangers while filming, but he had never encountered an accident of this level.

"How are you?"

Teacher Liu lifted up his clothes and saw a crescent-shaped wound on his shoulder.

"It's about five or six meters above the ground. It was hit by a small stone."

"I passed out right after the fall and woke up half an hour later."

"As a result, we had to film the next day!"

"Another time, I slapped Red Boy and made him spit out the Three Flames of True Fire."

"We didn't have a stand-in at that time, we did it ourselves."

"I was given a piece of clothing that was lined with asbestos and they said it was flame retardant."

"And then they poured gasoline on me."

"Asbestos is flame retardant, but it doesn't block heat!"

"I rolled on the ground from the heat, and nearly died from the burns."

Teacher Li glared at me when he said this: "It made me dislike wire arts until now. I am afraid of gas stoves!"

Teacher Liu is a very proud person. If he hadn't drunk too much and opened his heart, he would never have said this.

Zhang Yuan listened with great interest, but Ji Chunhua looked indifferent.

He came from a martial arts background and had been to Hong Kong to film movies, so he had seen all kinds of danger.

When filming Drunken Master 2, there was a scene where Jackie Chan jumped onto burning coals. He did not use a stunt double, but did it himself, his whole body turned red from the burns.

The big brother is like this, and the other actors under him are even worse off.

In the 1960s and 1970s, dozens of martial artists were killed or injured every year in Hong Kong, which was not uncommon at all.

But this is where Hong Kong films make or break.

They were daring and hardworking, but they were too daring and hardworking. They relied too much on their personal abilities, completely ignored the trends of the times, and hardly developed the special effects industry.

The turning point of Hong Kong's film and television industry was in 93.

That year, Stephen Chow's "Journey to the West" was released in Taiwan, but the box office was not as expected, causing the Taiwan film company that spent 3600 million to purchase the distribution rights to suffer huge losses.

Due to special policy reasons, only 6% of cinemas in Formosa can play overseas films, and the rest can only play films from Hong Kong and Formosa.

This has led to extreme arrogance in the Hong Kong film and television industry, with sky-high prices being frequently charged.

After the failure of "Journey to the West", the film producers in Taiwan united and asked the top management to lift the restrictions on imported films.

It was also in this year that Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" was released!

This film made audiences around the world aware of the infinite possibilities of film and television special effects.

Martial arts movie?
There are no special effects that look good!

The Hong Kong film industry, which was attacked from both ends, has been on the decline and will never be able to recover.

Mr. Ji has seen Hong Kong's prosperity and also witnessed its decline. He has no complaints about the injuries he suffered during filming and only regards it as part of the job.

"Alas, human hearts are something that will change." He sighed about his emotions instead.

Watching such a rough guy with a fierce face talking about feelings, Zhang Yuan felt it was too awkward.

"Senior Sister Huang is so nice, she's beautiful, good at kung fu, and takes care of her family."

"But once people become rich and famous, they become arrogant and start to like big-breasted girls from Hong Kong." Teacher Ji said regretfully.

Zhang Yuan recognized who he was talking about. It was Li Lianjie, who also appeared in Shaolin Temple and is now an international superstar.

His original wife was his fellow schoolmate Huang Yanqiu, and they had two daughters after three years of marriage.

As a result, Mr. Li immediately fell in love with Lizhi.

Indeed, to be honest, Li Zhi is a tolerant and broad-minded person with outstanding characteristics.

But in terms of character and resume, she is definitely not as good as the original wife.

Zhang Yuan had actually heard about these things, but he just listened silently.

Beside the charcoal stove, the three of them were having a tea party and continued chatting.

A series of sparse but heavy footsteps attracted Zhang Yuan's attention.

Turning around, I saw several cameramen carrying their cameras and walking out of the filming location.

"Where are you guys going?" Zhang Yuan asked curiously.

"Oh, Director Wang has given us a new task, to take some empty shots." When the cameraman saw it was him, he grinned and breathed out white air.

"We thought, since it's just an empty shot, why not shoot something interesting?"

"The local Tibetan guide said that the nearby Finger Peak will have avalanches at this time every year. We plan to take pictures and put them in the film to better reflect the grandeur of the snowfield."

"Director Wang agreed?"

"hold head high!"

Zhang Yuan: …

I finally understand why our crew always has problems!

It was all directed by Wang Xinming!
The camera crew said they wanted to film the avalanche, so he allowed it.

One dares to speak, and the other dares to agree. Both of them are willing to risk their lives.

Moreover, Zhang Yuan discovered that whether it was video or photography, these guys always had a desire to challenge nature.

I like to go wherever there is danger.

"How far is the avalanche from here?"

"It's several kilometers away. The guide said we are very safe here."

Zhang Yuan waved his hand and sent them away.

"Shaolin, Shaolin, how many heroes admire you..."

After drinking too much, Teacher Ji not only reminisced about the past, but also sang the theme song of "Shaolin Temple".

His voice sounds much better if you feed a crow with ghost pepper.

Zhang Yuan covered his ears and looked at Teacher Liu.

"Go and invite the Buddha!"

Six Little Smarts: ...

"Teacher Ji, stop singing, or you'll attract the wolves!"

Ji Chunhua: …

The party was finally over. It was almost midnight and he fell asleep with buzzing ears.

The next morning, he got up tiredly and left the tent. Many crew members had already started preparing for work.

"Have those photographers who filmed the avalanche come back?" Zhang Yuan asked a cameraman.

"No, they plan to stay there for three days. If they can't take any pictures, then forget it."

Zhang Yuan was a little worried, but it was not realistic for him to run to find them.

After eating something, he went to the director with Teacher Ji, Teacher Liu, and Shu Chang to prepare for today's scene.

"Today we were filming the scene where the Blood Blade Patriarch persuaded Hua Tiegan to surrender. It was mainly Teacher Zhang and Teacher Ji. There were basically no action scenes for Di Yun and Shui Sheng. It was all lines and emotions."

"The key is Teacher Zhang, your emotions need to..."

The director was just speaking when suddenly there were bursts of muffled rumbling sounds.

Zhang Yuan immediately turned to look at Ji Chunhua and said seriously.

"Teacher Ji, stop singing, let's talk about the play."

Ji Chunhua: ???

"My sister, open your mouth?"

"Who else can make such a noise besides you singing?" Zhang Yuan scratched his head and asked in confusion. At this time, Zhang Yuan found that Wang Xinming put his hand on his eyebrows to block the sunlight and looked up at the mountain not far away.

Rumble…

Zhang Yuan also looked in the direction of his gaze.

All I saw was a vast expanse of white snow-capped peaks, and a whole expanse of white was rushing down the mountain at high speed, like a white dumpling rolling down from silver silk.

Human beings will always be impressed by the greatness of man-made power at certain moments, until nature gives them a little shock like the indigenous people of the earth.

That sound was like a muffled thunder.

The momentum was like the anger of a god.

That speed was like a strong wind sweeping across the sky.

The scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

What is the wonder of nature!
Zhang Yuan suddenly felt an extremely small feeling in his heart, as if Dashan was applying talcum powder on himself after taking a bath.

However, the powder that falls to the ground can easily engulf humans completely.

What does destroying you have to do with you?

“What the hell!” Zhang Yuan was in a trance for a moment. When he came to his senses, he immediately exclaimed, “Director, notify everyone quickly!”

"Yes!" Wang Xinming clapped his hands and said, "Get the camera crew here and take pictures of everything."

“This avalanche scene is so great, it has to be put in the movie!”

I'll slap your uncle!

If the other party was not a director and was not old, he really wanted to jump up and give Wang Xinming a Thomas turn!

"No, they're too close to us, let's run!" Zhang Yuan didn't even look back, grabbed Shu Chang's arm and ran.

Shu Chang gave him a strong pull and he almost took off like a kite.

Teacher Ji and Teacher Liu were very agile and quickly ran away.

Zhang Yuan was running when he suddenly stopped and patted Shu Chang on the shoulder: "You go first."

"Brother Yuan, it's dangerous, don't go back."

"We don't want anything anymore, just save our lives!" Shu Chang said this with tears in his eyes.

What would she do if Zhang Yuan was gone?
"Things don't matter, people do!"

"I have to take care of these idiots!" Zhang Yuan rushed towards a cameraman who was carrying a camera and filming the snow-capped mountains.

"Don't be so dedicated at this time!"

Wow, everyone from the director to the cameraman is working hard.

"No, no, no, they couldn't take any pictures even if they went out specifically to take them. I can't waste the opportunity God gave me." The cameraman looked excited.

Zhang Yuan didn't bother to say anything more to him and directly put the other person on his shoulders.

The result was that the cameraman carried the camera and Zhang Yuan carried the cameraman, and the two of them jogged out of the camp.

"You should run slower, it's too shaky."

Zhang Yuan: WDNMD…

Destroy it, quickly, I’m tired!

After more than an hour, the snow-capped mountains returned to tranquility again.

The guide said that the mountain god had just yawned and was now asleep again.

Under the guidance of the guide, everyone returned to the filming location.

Tents, props, machines, supplies…all there.

The avalanche looked close, but it actually didn't hit the camp at all.

The guide who ran out to explore the way came back with a green face.

Good news, the campsite is fine.

Bad news, the avalanche passed less than 800 meters away from here...

On flat ground, 800 meters is a long way and it would take more than ten minutes to walk on flat ground.

But on the snowy mountains, if the angle of the avalanche deviates by one or two degrees, it can easily wipe out the difference of several hundred meters.

"It's good that you're okay, let's continue filming." Wang Xinming's nerves had long been numb and he didn't take it seriously at all.

"Wait, Director, I think we need to talk."

Zhang Yuan pulled the director aside.

And pulled several leading actors over as well.

"Director Wang, I think the crew can no longer live on the snowy mountains."

"We've only lived here for a few days, and we've already had carbon monoxide poisoning and an avalanche."

"It's fine during the day, everyone is awake. If there's an avalanche in the middle of the night, we won't have time to escape and we'll all die here!"

"Yes!" Sixth Master agreed with others, which was rare: "I agree with Zhang Yuan's opinion."

"I also think Zhang Yuan is right. Human life is more important than filming." Teacher Ji said with a serious and even vicious expression.

"I also think what Brother Yuan said is right." Shu Chang accepted it completely.

Director Wang thought about it and felt that the four-hour round trip was indeed torturous, but compared to that, the threat of death seemed even more terrifying.

The director then went to find all the members, and after a vote, 90% of them agreed to live down the mountain.

After all, hotels are much more comfortable than tents, safer, with better food and hot showers.

The women on the crew had already started complaining.

The remaining 10% who don't care are all cameramen who are willing to risk their lives...

The last cable car to Gongga Snow Mountain is at 5:30.

But that was the departure time for the top and bottom of the mountain. They were halfway up the mountain, and the passing cable car was around six at the latest.

Any later, it would be pitch dark on the snowy mountain, and even the cable car would be dangerous.

Around seven o'clock in the evening, the crew finally arrived at the hotel at the foot of the mountain.

In order to save money, the crew rented a hotel far away from the scenic area, which took more than half an hour to drive there.

After taking a hot bath, Zhang Yuan, exhausted, lay down on the bed, feeling as if his whole body was falling apart.

The cameraman and the camera weighed more than 200 kilograms. He ran for several hundred meters carrying them and was almost exhausted and vomited blood.

After they were done, the eldest brother pulled his arm and shook it hard.

“Thanks to you, this may be the only chance in my life to photograph an avalanche up close!”

Zhang Yuan really wanted to complain, but seeing the other party was so excited, he didn't dare to say anything.

Everyone has different hobbies and pursuits, but these photographers are like wolves, yearning for the vastness of nature.

After seeing this person off, he remembered that there was no signal on the snowy mountain. His cell phone was useless and had run out of battery and turned off long ago.

When we were in the mountains, only the director had two satellite phones, and he kept one as a spare. No one else had any means of communicating with the outside world.

Fortunately, mobile phones back then had replaceable batteries, so there was no need to wait for charging, which was really convenient.

I changed the battery, clamped the dry battery on the universal charger, plugged it into the socket, and the room immediately became colorful like a KTV...that was the marquee of the universal charger.

Didi, Didi...

As soon as I turned on the phone, I received several text messages.

"Call me back when you have time."

Obviously, these were sent by friends who couldn't contact them.

"Guo Degang came to me."

"And Jia Jingwen."

"Boss Cai has one too."

"And... Zhang Da Huzi?"

Scroll to the bottom and you will see a text message from Liu Qianqian.

"Zhang Yuan, you killed me!"

"Why don't you answer the phone?"

"Are you hiding from me?"

"Humph, you're not going to reply to me, right? I'm ignoring you!"

Zhang Yuan was about to reply when there was a knock on the door.

He stood up and opened the door, and saw Shu Chang with red eyes... (End of this chapter)