Chapter six hundred and eighty sixth(1/2)
At nine o'clock this morning, there was another film crew on a street in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong, filming a movie here.
Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong is most famous for its Yau Ma Tei Police Station.
The reason why it is famous is entirely because more than 90% of the police and gangster movies in Hong Kong were filmed here.
At this time, both ends of the street were blocked by a white cordon.
Next to the cordon, there were several crew members wearing vests and several Hong Kong Royal Policemen, maintaining order and guarding the scene.
Looking at both sides of the street, there are more than a dozen cars that look new, but are actually scrapped vehicles and modified cars.
Beside the street, a small photography track has been laid, and a camera has been set up on the track.
At one end of the street, a camera was also set up, and two photographers were playing with the machine, preparing to shoot a movie.
At the other end of the street, a large tent was set up next to it, which should be the dressing room of the crew.
An open-air tent was set up on the roadside, with a table underneath and a monitor on the table.
There is also a chair and a few small stools placed next to the table. It seems that this is the director's studio of this crew.
There is a brand new police motorcycle on the street. It seems that this motorcycle is the main prop of today's scene.
But next to the motorcycle, a group of people wearing vests were standing there, listening to a man wearing a baseball cap giving instructions.
"I'm telling you, everyone has some snacks and don't screw it up for me.
Each department must be ready to check their equipment again immediately to ensure that the machine is running normally. We strive to get the shot right the first time.
Stunt team, stunt team, please check again. The explosive devices at various points must ensure the safety of the actors.
Wire, the wire team will check again. Your team must be careful. Do you understand?
As for the extras, let me tell you, are all the extras done? If not, just move a little further, so as not to make a mistake in timing.
Okay, everyone is in place and responsible for their respective responsibilities. When the inspection is completed, report over and prepare to start the machine here!"
"Understood Director Yuan!"
"Director Yuan, let's go check it out right now."
"Director Yuan, I'll let you know when the examination is complete."
After hearing what Director Yuan said, these people all ran to their respective posts.
In fact, this is the filming location for "Sister Tuoqiang". Lin Qingxia came out from home early in the morning and came here to film.
Because shooting on location involves too many things, including locations, props, stunts, extras, etc.
The main thing is the rental time of the venue. It is impossible for the police station to give the crew how much time to shoot.
Therefore, the crew came here early in the morning to arrange various props and explosion points.
We also need to let the extras take a walk and get familiar with the environment so that they can shoot successfully in one go.
The scene shot today mainly tells the story of three gangsters who robbed a gold store, driving a car, and being chased all the way here by Lin Qingxia driving a motorcycle behind them.
Due to the gangster's driving error, their car hit a car on the side of the road and stalled.
The three robbers, carrying the stolen gold and silver jewelry, jumped out of the car, abandoned the car and fled.
As the three gangsters fled, the two colliding cars suddenly exploded, triggering a series of explosions in the cars parked on the side of the street.
The policewoman played by Lin Qingxia rides a police motorcycle from the car on the other side of the street, through the sea of fire, and speeds past like a dragster.
Then he was driving a motorcycle, jumped out of the car and fell onto the street.
Then Lin Qingxia got up and limped to chase the three robbers.
Because the danger level of this scene is too high, Yuan Heping told Lin Qingxia yesterday that he would let a stuntman film this scene in her place today.
But this stubborn girl has been angry with Xu Hao these days. She told Yuan Heping that she had to shoot this scene herself.
This time, Yuan Heping suffered all night. He came here early in the morning and checked all the props and safety hazards over and over again. He was only afraid that Lin Qingxia might appear during the filming process.
What an accident.
Now everyone at Red Umbrella Pictures knows that Lin Qingxia will become Xu Hao's girlfriend sooner or later, and it is already a certainty.
Ever since the news about Teresa Teng's accident in Causeway Bay spread, it would be a big deal if Lin Qingxia accidentally had an accident during the filming process.
When the time comes, Yuan Heping and his gang will be unable to bear the responsibility.
Seeing that everyone in the crew was busy with their own things, Yuan Heping sighed and walked to the side of the open-air tent with the remaining people.
Yuan Heping sat down on the chair, and a person next to him said to him:
"Director Yuan, when Axia is ready to come out later, you should try to persuade her again. Just use a stuntman to shoot this scene, so that we won't have to worry too much.
Director Yuan, the danger level of this scene is really great. If something happens to Axia, how will we explain it to Mr. Xu when the time comes?"
When Yuan Heping heard this, he immediately said angrily:
"Alu, do you think I want to do this? Don't I still know the consequences of the accident?
But my words were almost worn out yesterday, and I tried to persuade Axia for almost an hour, but this stubborn girl just refused to agree to find a stuntman.
What else can I say about being worthy of her fans and audiences, and having to go into battle in person? What do you think I can do?
Ah Lu, why don't you go and persuade A Xia when she comes out later? If you can explain to A Xia, how about I pay for whatever you want to eat?"
This A Lu is the assistant director of the crew of "Sister Tuo Qiang", and his name is Shen Dalu.
When Shen Dalu heard what Yuan Heping said, he immediately gave in and said with a wry smile:
"Okay! Director Yuan, please don't hurt me. If you can't persuade Axia, then I can't do it anymore. It's better for me not to go."
"I can do it if you can't? Do you think I'm not worried? I'm not afraid of something happening?
But these days, this girl doesn't know who provoked her. Her temper is as bad as a donkey's, and she doesn't listen to anyone's words.
Ah Lu, I really have no choice.
Alas! But if Mr. Xu could be here and let him persuade this girl, I guess Axia would not..."
As soon as Yuan Heping finished speaking, a lazy voice came from behind him.
"Brother Ping, what would happen if I were here? Who doesn't listen to the instructions of a great director like you? You want me to persuade him?"
Yuan Heping turned around suddenly and saw Xu Hao, wearing short sleeves on his upper body, a pair of blue trousers on his lower body, and a pair of sunglasses on his face, standing there and talking with a smile.
Behind Xu Hao were four guards wearing casual clothes, each holding a large cardboard box in their hands.
Yuan Heping stood up suddenly, walked quickly to Xu Hao, and said with a smile:
"Master Xu, this person really doesn't talk about you. As soon as I talked about you, you stood in front of me. It really gave me a big surprise.
Ha ha ha ha!
But Mr. Xu, in my crew, no one refuses to listen to my arrangements. I mean what I say here, and I definitely mean what I say."
Xu Haoli ignored Yuan Heping's flattery and said with a smile to Shen Dalu and the stage managers:
"Alu, you all have worked hard! But we must pay attention to everyone's safety.
I'll trouble you guys later and distribute all the things that A Dong and others have in their hands to everyone, so that everyone can have a little rest."
"Thank you, Mr. Xu!"
"Thank you, Mr. Xu! It's not hard work, it's not hard."
"Hello, Mr. Xu!"
Xu Hao nodded to Shen Dalu and the others, and then said to Yuan Heping with a smile:
"Brother Ping, I feel relieved to hear what you say.
But after listening to what you and A Lu just said, I thought Axia was here and not following your arrangements.
I was planning to wait for a while and go and persuade this girl.
But now that you've said it, I'll just visit the class today, and I'll just watch you guys filming later.
A Dong, you guys bring the things, and A Lu and the others, please distribute them to everyone!
Then go to the stage manager here and ask him to make arrangements for you all to be extras in today's scene.
If you encounter this opportunity today, I will let you guys relax a little bit and enjoy the addiction of being an actor, and at the same time save some money for Brother Ping."
He Xudong quickly smiled and said:
"I understand Mr. Xu, but I still need Director Yuan to arrange this matter."
As soon as Yuan Heping heard what Xu Hao said, he knew in his heart that Xu Hao had already heard what he and Shen Dalu just said.
When Xu Hao said this, he was making fun of himself.
Yuan Heping quickly said to Shen Dalu next to him:
"Alu, didn't you hear what Mr. Xu said?
You should quickly take A Dong and others with you and distribute these things to everyone.
Then introduce the plot of the scene to A Dong and others, take them to familiarize themselves with the venue, and also take a walk around."
To be continued...