Xiangshan County is located in NB City, ZJ Province.

The entire Ningbo is located on the seaside and is one of the most famous seafood producing areas in China.

So when dining here, seafood is a topic that cannot be avoided.

Especially the big yellow croaker here is quite famous.

There was also a mud snail as big as a thumb, a clam as long as a finger, a hairtail as wide as an arm, and a swimming crab as big as its head...

In the restaurant, Liu Qianqian was struggling with a piece of Ningbo's local specialty, red crab, while a glass of milk was slowly pouring into the cup in front of her.

As she is a minor, her mother doesn't allow her to drink.

She loves to eat and has always had a good appetite.

I have been doing high-intensity physical training every day recently, so my appetite has naturally increased.

This also has its advantages. It was during this time that she developed the habit of exercising to adjust her figure.

She is not like those white, young and thin people who rely on not eating to maintain their figure like the White Bone Demon.

There are disadvantages as well. When she is not working, her exercise volume will be greatly reduced. At the same time, she is controlled by her gluttonous nature and has no awareness of being a female star.

"Why are you looking at me?" After sucking up all the crab roe, Liu Qianqian looked up and found that her mother and Zhang Yuan were both looking at her.

Liu Xiaoli is very strict with herself. Even in middle age, she controls her diet and doesn't eat much to begin with.

As for Zhang Yuan, it was the first time he saw her eating so unscrupulously, and it was even more exciting than when she was eating chicken legs in the past.

"You look good while eating, we love watching you." Zhang Yuan replied with a smile.

"Do you like seafood?"

"Of course." Sissi nodded vigorously.

Zhang Yuan thought that her hometown was Wuhan, where there was no sea, so the price of seafood was not cheap.

She loves seafood, provided she has been able to eat it since she was a child.

So, he is indeed a child from a wealthy family. His family environment can be seen from such dietary details.

"You like meat, too?"

"Yes, I'm not picky about food." Liu Qianqian scooped up another piece of crab with the spoon and put it in her bowl. This time it was cooked crab with scallions and ginger.

"Is there anything you don't like to eat?"

Xixi put down her chopsticks and thought for a long time: "Eggplant, it tastes bitter."

"Aunt Liu, you've educated me really well. I'm not picky about food." Zhang Yuan turned around and praised her.

"Xixi, we agreed to treat Zhang Yuan to a meal, but you are eating alone." Liu Xiaoli smiled and nodded, then said to her daughter.

"It's okay, let her enjoy herself. I just came back from an island country recently, where I always eat seafood sashimi and other things." Zhang Yuan waved his hand and let her go.

"Is the local Japanese food in the island country delicious?" Xixi asked, looking up.

“Japanese food…”

Now when he hears others mention this, he always thinks of Suzuki Anne.

"It's just so-so. Our Chinese food tastes better and looks prettier."

"Xixi, it's okay during training, but you can't keep eating like this after the official filming starts." Liu Xiaoli advised her daughter.

She is strict with herself and also extends this to her children.

"Oh... got it."

Of course Xixi was unwilling to do so. For a seafood lover like her, going to Xiangshan to film was like Brother Qian getting the website address.

Is this heaven?

After thinking about it, she immediately narrowed her eyes, twitched her eyebrows, and winked at Zhang Yuan.

"Mom didn't let you eat, so you thought of me, right..." Zhang Yuan understood and raised his eyebrows to show that he understood the work.

[Received thanks from Liu Xixi, appearance +1! ]

Oh, he is much smarter than before. It seems his brain has developed as well.

The three of them spent more than two thousand yuan on this meal.

Well, if you want to make a living by film pay, who would join the bearded crew?
After returning to the hotel with the mother and daughter, he went out alone and found Cao Jianjun, the chef who came to Xiangshan to join the group.

At this moment, he was leading a few of his younger brothers to clean up the kitchen utensils and prepare ingredients for tomorrow.

The restaurant business is different now than before.

Especially after he was in the hospital.

Because I have established some connections with the Film Association, it is easier to get work now.

In addition to the imperial capital, branches have been opened in Hengdian and Chedun. The people in Xiangshan now came from Hengdian and Chedun.

"Brother Yuan, you're here!" The former army cook shouted as soon as he saw him coming.

"Everyone, look at me, line up!"

Suddenly, a dozen people lined up in a row, looking to the right at Cao Jianjun, and adjusted their formation with small steps. Soon they formed a straight line.

It’s just like military training.

"Okay, militarized management is somewhat useful."

"These workers and cooks are hard to manage and there are many troublemakers. This will make things much easier."

Both he and Zhao Jin are now considered wealthy.

Now, just from dividends, each of them can get hundreds of thousands of yuan every year, and they have all bought houses in their hometown.

As the saying goes, when the granaries are full, people will know etiquette.

After becoming rich, Cao Jianjun, who was originally a little dull, and Zhao Jin, who was a little noisy, became smooth and sophisticated.

I can also say polite words and read people's expressions.

There is no need to teach. You can earn so much in a year that you will take the initiative to learn.

"No, don't be so serious, just do what you need to do."

"I just want to talk to you." He pulled Cao Jianjun over and found that his figure was much "fuller" than before, and his belly was a little protruding.

"Add some seafood to the crew's meals from now on."

"You have to choose good and expensive things, crabs, fish, and prawns, use the biggest and most expensive ones, okay?"

"Then we will lose a lot of money?" Cao Jianjun thought to himself, is the boss planning to do charity?
"I didn't ask you to add seafood to everyone's meal." Zhang Yuan handed him a cigarette, and they both lit it and started smoking.

"Just add it to the heroine of our crew."

Cao Jianjun thought about it.

Isn’t the heroine that beautiful girl who is fair and tender?

Yo, I understand.

He suddenly had an inspiration and spoke.

"Oh, I see. I'll give it to the young lady boss, right?"

Phew...cough cough cough.

When Zhang Yuan heard what he said, he almost coughed out his lung.

"Don't talk nonsense, my mom is also on the set!"

"what?"

Cao Jianjun thought about it again.

Hiss, it seems so, the girl’s mother has been following her, and this mother is still charming... Oh, I understand again!
After adjusting his thoughts, he spoke again.

"I see. Give your future stepdaughter a treat and get closer to her mother indirectly, right?"

Zhang Yuan: …

Zhang Yuan threw the cigarette he had only taken two puffs of on the ground, stomped on it, and then put his hand on Cao Jianjun's shoulder.

"Jianjun, you are different from others."

“Never waste your time trying to figure out what other people are thinking.”

"Just concentrate on cooking."

"Brother Yuan, I..."

"you shut up!"

Zhang Yuan slapped his forehead hard, thinking that having two pig-brained subordinates has its advantages.

At least there is no need to worry about rebellion. With his intelligence and EQ, he is not capable of rebellion.

"If you do this, seafood will be divided into two grades."

"You only need to buy a little of the best ones, just for me, the heroine, and her mother, a few people."

"For the rest of the main actors, which are the important actors and crew executives who have been with the crew for a long time, we also add some seafood, but we just use smaller ones."

"Why?"

"This way, it won't seem too abrupt. Everyone is eating braised pork, but the heroine has a lobster in her bowl. Is this appropriate?"

"Secondly, this will reduce costs, so at least we won't lose money."

"Also, Jianjun, you have to remember one thing."

“You can’t make enough money, but how can you make money by scoring?”

"Just like on a film set, the meal rates for extras and minor actors are low, but the quantity is large, so some of them can make money."

"On the contrary, you have to serve the big stars and the crew executives even if it means losing money."

"Not only that, but kickbacks are also required."

"This means that the common people's money is divided into 30% and 70% of the money, and the gentry's money is returned in full. Do you understand?"

"understood……"

Just as Zhang Yuan was about to leave, he turned back and said, "Also, don't be an eggplant anymore, okay?"

"Why... I know." He wanted to ask more, but knowing that the boss always had his reasons, he agreed.

"This is our boss, he's really a big star." A worker sighed as he watched his departing back.

"You all rely on him for food!" Cao Jianjun patted his increasingly protruding belly and said, "Isn't he awesome?"

"Awesome, awesome, awesome..."

Amidst the rough praise from these guys, Zhang Yuan finally managed to sleep peacefully.

The next day, he joined the crew's training. Not every actor who participated in the training had a separate martial arts teacher.

Unless it's someone as important as Liu Xixi who has a lot of roles.

Most people still take "large classes" like in school, and then the teacher corrects them one by one, and then they practice in pairs.

Zhang Yuan is the leading male character, so naturally he doesn't need to attend large classes.

The crew cooperated with Shandong Yuncheng Martial Arts School, so many coaches from the school will take on teaching tasks.

A coach named Huang is responsible for Zhang Yuan's teaching.

"I see you've filmed a lot of costume dramas before. Do you have any basic skills in fighting scenes?" the coach asked.

"A little bit." Zhang Yuan smiled and pointed to the universe with his fingertips.

"Well, let's put it this way. You practice with others first. I'll see your level and then plan to teach you."

"Hello, I'm Zhao Hongfei!"

As soon as the coach finished speaking, a tall and handsome young man stood up, walked up to him, and took the initiative to introduce himself.

"Hello, I'm Zhang Yuan."

"I know you. You read The Secret History of Xiaozhuang, The Secret History of the Crown Prince, and The Infinite Sword of Guanxi, right?" Zhang Yuan immediately listed the other party's famous works.

"Yes." The very kind man bowed slightly and cast a somewhat envious look at Zhang Yuan.

"He's really good at talking, unlike me..."

This person's expression and appearance are both a bit cold, which can easily make people feel that he is arrogant.

According to the general routine of martial arts novels, there is going to be a fight at this moment, and a young man with a proud temperament and handsome appearance runs out. He must be here to show off and mess up the scene, to suppress the protagonist, and to get in the spotlight.

But this one was a little different.

He looks cold, but he is actually warm-hearted.

"By the way, thank you for handing me the sword yesterday." Zhang Yuan thanked again.

"Yeah." He smiled and nodded.

When I competed with Liu Qianqian yesterday, I borrowed this person's sword.

But today he had his own practice sword.

Zhang Yuan raised his left hand and swung the unsharpened thin steel sword in his hand.

"It's too light and not comfortable to use."

He frowned and shook his head slightly.

This expression was seen by Zhao Hongfei who was standing opposite.

"He is still bothered by what happened yesterday."

What is he talking about?
Of course it was because he “lost” to Liu Qianqian.

Zhao Hongfei was thinking, he, a tall and strong man, was knocked away by a slender girl of about seventeen or eighteen, his weapon was knocked out of his hand and a sword was pointed at his throat.

If it were me, I would definitely be embarrassed.

You must feel very uncomfortable.

He has made rapid progress in training these days and is often praised by his coach.

Plus, he actually has a very strong foundation, as he had studied Peking Opera martial arts for seven years.

So I thought, based on my experience and what I have learned in these days, I should practice more with Zhang Yuan and give him some help.

Of course, he did this not without reason, or simply because he liked Zhang Yuan.

Zhao Hongfei plays the role of Yelu Qi in the film, who is the son-in-law of Guo Jing and Huang Rong, and the husband of Guo Fu.

When he received the role, he listened to what the director said.

At first, Big Beard wanted Zhang Yuan to play Yelu Qi, but he refused.

Although he became Yang Guo after some twists and turns, Zhao Hongfei would not have had the opportunity to join the group if he had not refused.

That's why he returned the favor and stood in front of Zhang Yuan.

This person is cold on the outside but warm on the inside.

Coincidentally, Zhang Yuan didn't dislike him either.

In addition, even if a fight really broke out between this so-called martial arts school coach, he might not be his opponent.

But he came here specifically to attend the training camp, not just to pick up girls.

After all, even if they want to flirt, the crew will have to shoot for several months, so a little while won't hurt.

He came here to get into the state early.

After all, the character of Yang Guo is quite complex, and he also has a growth arc, and his personality is different in each stage.

"Okay, then let's practice. Please show some mercy."

"Ah," the answer was still brief.

The two men raised their swords.

"please."

"please."

Ding dong!

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Hongfei took the lead in attacking.

A long sword, as fast as lightning!

Zhang Yuan blinked.

"The martial artist's footwork skills."

"The technique of using force with the arms also has the foundation of a martial artist."

"interesting."

Dang Dang!

The two swords collided twice, making a crisp sound.

Zhao Hongfei felt that Zhang Yuan’s power was so weak!
Soft and slow movements.

He had clearly slowed down on purpose, but he was still only able to barely catch his sword moves.

"No wonder I lost to Liu Qianqian."

"This speed and strength seem to be inferior to those girls."

There are a lot of people watching now.

He came late yesterday and many people still left.

It's morning now and everyone is here.

There are also several familiar faces, including Chen Zihan, with whom I have worked twice, and Yang Rui, who previously played Zhong Ling in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", and this time her role is Lu Wushuang.

She can be considered a relative, after all, the blushing and thick-necked martial arts director Zhao Jian is her boyfriend.

Liu Qianqian, who was also nearby, had two girls standing next to her.

One is Wang Jia, who plays Cheng Ying. This is her classmate at Beijing Film Academy, so they naturally have a close relationship.

There was also a dashing girl named Zhao Dandan beside him.

The character in the film is Li Mochou's disciple Hong Lingbo.

Logically speaking, Hong Lingbo doesn't have too many scenes, so he doesn't need to participate in training.

But this one is different. She is not only an actor, but also Liu Xixi's sparring partner.

Like the coaches present, she also graduated from Yuncheng Martial Arts School.

And this person is not only an actor and sparring partner, but also a professional stunt double.

There are few female stunt doubles, and because of this, Wu Jing and Zhang Jin, two slender male action stars, often served as stand-ins for female actors when they were young.

This Miss Zhao is a very rare female stunt double. She starred in the movie "Seven Swords", which has not yet been released but has already been filmed.

It's the one adapted by Xu Ke from Liang Yusheng's work, with Sun Honglei playing the villain.

In the film, Miss Zhao is the stand-in for Wu Yuanying, played by Charlie Young.

In "The Return of the Condor Heroes", she was asked to be Liu Xixi's stand-in.

Although Sissi worked very hard and was stubborn, she wanted to take on all the fighting scenes herself.

However, there are some high-risk and difficult moves that are still beyond the ability of a "layman" like her.

Even Jackie Chan uses a stunt double, there is nothing shameful about it.

It is for this reason that Zhao Dandan was asked to be Liu Qianqian's sparring partner. The more similar the Kung Fu moves of the stunt double and the original are, the less likely it is to feel dissonant.

Miss Zhao is considered a professional. She looked for a long time with her arms folded across her chest.

"Why is our hero's movements so strange?" she asked puzzledly.

"I always feel that even though he's a man, his sword moves are a bit... enchanting."

"Pfft..." Wang Jia, who was standing by, tried to hold back his laughter and glanced at Xixi.

"You and he are old acquaintances. Has he been like this before?"

Liu Qianqian replied nonchalantly: "If Zhang Yuan's behavior and actions seem strange, then he must have his own reasons."

"Oh... I think you are the one who sees beauty in the eyes of his lover. Whatever he does is good, right?" classmate Wang Jia said jokingly.

"I didn't..." Sissi blushed and retorted, "If you don't believe me, forget it!"

"Look, she is anxious, she is anxious." Wang Jia covered his mouth and laughed, at the same time posing a soul-searching question that would later appear in online debates.

At this time, Zhang Yuan and Zhao Hongfei had already exchanged dozens of moves.

The coach who was in the same martial arts school as Miss Zhao Dandan also noticed that Zhang Yuan's moves were a bit soft... very smooth.

But it is not the weak and boneless and powerless like an amateur.

"Zhang Yuan!"

At this moment, a shout was heard from a distance.

Zhang Yuan then turned his head and looked in the direction where the figure came from.

Zhao Hongfei, who was fighting with him, saw that he was distracted during the fight, frowned and stabbed at his throat... (End of this chapter)