"Bang--"
A black hearse fell off a cliff and crashed into the turbulent waves, shattering into pieces.
The waves crashing against the rocks splashed up several meters high, eventually carrying white foam as they pushed the seawater back into the ocean depths.
Scattered car parts floated on the sea, and a humanoid figure, whose shape was indistinct, drifted slowly before finally sinking to the bottom of the sea.
In the scene, one side is the azure blue of the sea surface pierced by the sunlight, while the other side is a boundless black abyss that mercilessly devours all creatures that appear in the sea.
As a string of soft bubbles disappeared, the figure fell completely into the abyss and was never seen again.
—From that moment on, Shu Yuxiu completely disappeared from this world...
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The third version of the finale of "No Bait" is also the last scene filmed by the "No Bait" crew, officially ending the series.
Two people in diving suits swam quickly toward the figure that was still falling, then skillfully grabbed each other's arms and swam to the surface together.
"puff--"
The three of them broke through the water together. Xiao He let out a long breath, removed his nasal congestion, and coughed a few times.
"Is it okay, Teacher Xiao?"
One of the divers asked in a strained voice.
"no problem."
Xiao He wiped the water off his face, wiped his wet hair on top of his head, and then shook his head.
"You guys came just in time, thanks, brother."
This scene was filmed on location. Although multiple safety measures were in place, there was still some risk involved. The fact that it was filmed in one take with the cooperation of all parties greatly reduced the danger.
"It's nothing, congratulations to Teacher Xiao on wrapping up filming."
"Congratulations."
"Thanks."
Xiao He swam ashore with the two men, while Ning Jiaqi was already waiting on the beach.
Upon seeing Xiao He, he smiled and handed over a red envelope: "Happy wrap-up."
"Thank you, Director Ning."
Xiao He accepted the red envelope and asked tentatively with some curiosity, "Since Director Ning gave me a calming envelope, can I assume that Shu Yuxiu is really dead?"
Ning Jiaqi chuckled: "Take a guess? Maybe it's just an ordinary wrap-up gift."
"All right."
Xiao He shrugged. "Then it seems we'll have to see what Director Ning decides."
The final part of the film was shot by Xiao He using several versions of the story. How to piece these fragmented pieces together, how to connect them completely, and how to explain the ending of "No Bait"... To be honest, Xiao He is quite looking forward to it.
"Then just wait and see," Ning Jiaqi patted Xiao He on the shoulder with a cheerful smile. "You'll be amazed."
He then pushed Xiao He forward, changing the subject: "Come on, you have to come to the wrap party tonight."
"All right."
Xiao He had no idea what the Ning family was up to, so he could only let them push him along, and politely asked, "Director Ning, when are you about to leave?"
“We might stay a few more days,” Ning Jiaqi replied. “If you really like this island, you can stay a few more days and come with us then.”
Most of the actors in the film crew have already left, and now the crew members on the island are also preparing to evacuate one after another.
Xiao He naturally wouldn't stay on the island forever. Although he was reluctant to leave the island, he had been abroad for too long and wanted to return to China. Besides, there were still many things waiting for him at the studio.
"I'll head back now too," Xiao He said.
"Okay, we'll arrange it for you."
"Thank you, Director Ning."
After finishing his conversation with Director Ning, Xiao He ran into Ou De'en again.
"Xiao He, happy wrap-up!"
O'Dean excitedly brought over a large bouquet of flowers.
Xiao He accepted the bouquet with some surprise: "Thank you, but where did you get this bouquet from on the island?"
“Oh, I asked the hotel to cut some flowers from the resort and wrap them up for me.” O’Dean scratched his head. “I saw that when Chinese actors finish filming, they usually give flowers or red envelopes, so I asked them to prepare some.”
Xiao He lowered his head and unintentionally smelled the fragrance of flowers, which seemed strangely familiar.
Then he suddenly remembered something, and his lips twitched: "In the villa?"
It's the fountain and the flowerbed at the hotel entrance, which is said to be full of rare and precious flowers.
No wonder it smelled familiar; it smells like money!
Xiao He suddenly felt that the flower in his hand was fragile and easily broken.
He quickly handed it over to Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen had never seen a single flower worth more than his monthly salary. Holding the flower in both hands, he subconsciously stretched his neck to maintain a safe distance from the large bouquet in front of him.
"And there are red envelopes—"
Ou De'en rummaged through his pockets and finally pulled out a red envelope: "We don't have the kind of red envelopes you have in China on this island. I got this from your film crew."
Xiao He was taken aback by Ou De'en's seriousness and was both amused and exasperated. However, he still accepted the red envelope: "Okay, thank you. If you ever come to China, you can come and find me. I'll definitely show you around."
"Okay, okay."
O'Deen nodded excitedly, as if he had been waiting for Xiao He to say this, and then asked expectantly, "Xiao He, will you participate in the competition again in the future?"
After thinking for a moment, Xiao He shook his head: "For now, my focus will still be on work in China."
"All right--"
O'Dean was somewhat disappointed, but not too disheartened. He continued, "By the way, I ran into some people from the team next door a while ago. They said that someone came looking for us on the day our race ended, but they left because they couldn't find the person."
Xiao He was stunned for a moment, then thought of director Tannis's casting.
"Did these people never contact you again?"
"No, our coach thought about it later and felt that they were probably looking for you, so he asked me to let you know."
"I see—but those people haven't come looking for me, so it's probably nothing important."
Xiao He downplayed the matter.
"Thanks! Come join our wrap party tonight."
Xiao He extended an invitation.
"Okay! But—I didn't get along very well with your assistant director before, and he even kicked me ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) off the island..."
O'Dean said somewhat embarrassedly.
Xiao He remained silent.
That's because you don't listen to instructions, you don't accept the crew's work assignments, and you insist on challenging them.
Fortunately, Xiao He was skilled and nothing went wrong. If something had happened and caused an accident on set, then Xu Fuxue would have really dismantled Ou De'en.
"It's alright, Director Xu won't mind."
Xiao He comforted Ou De'en.
In reality, Xu Fuxue did not hold a grudge, and he did not even notice Ou De'en.
Everyone had a great time at the wrap party that night. Everyone had to have a drink with each other before meeting. When Ou De'en and Xu Fuxue were drinking and apologizing to each other, Xu Fuxue could barely see Ou De'en's face. He just put his arm around Ou De'en's neck and kept urging him to drink.
Having never experienced the dangers of Chinese drinking culture, Ou De'en drank until his face was red and his neck was thick. In the end, he hooked his arm around Xu Fuxue's back, and the two sang the only song they both knew—Happy Birthday.
Xiao He, who was still relatively sober, watched in stunned silence.
What are these two doing?
