"arms?"
Xiao He went through the script in his mind {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} and quickly came up with the corresponding weapon—
The precious sword in the collection of Chiba Villa was once known as the "Number One Sword Under Heaven". It was originally a weapon used by a general to fight on the battlefield and make great achievements.
Later, when peace returned to the land, the general retired from his military post, and the weapon followed him into the countryside. It eventually fell into the hands of a skilled swordsman, who used it to travel the martial world, eliminating evil and eventually unifying the martial world, becoming its first leader.
Unfortunately, this legendary sword disappeared without a trace after the death of the first leader of the martial arts alliance.
Legend has it that it traveled with the descendants of this knight-errant, crossing oceans to foreign lands. Another legend says it returned to the imperial court and became a collection of a certain official. Yet another legend says it fell into the hands of a mad master blacksmith, was reforged, transformed, and resurfaced in the martial arts world.
It wasn't until this latest election for the leader of the martial arts alliance, when Chiba Manor presented this sword as the final prize, that everyone belatedly realized that this sword had actually been hidden in Chiba Manor all along!
This news caused an uproar throughout the martial arts world.
If I could see a legendary sword in my lifetime, I would die without regrets.
Thus, this martial arts gathering was exceptionally lively. Many hermits reappeared in the martial world, and many highly skilled individuals came to the scene, not for the position of martial arts leader, but only so that their names, along with this famous sword, could be remembered for generations to come.
In this part of the story, it is necessary to focus on showing the appearance of the sword.
Director Deng had very high, even extremely demanding, requirements for this sword.
After all, it will be repeatedly filmed and displayed under a high-definition camera. If the quality is poor or the pattern is tacky, then what is the difference between such a sword and other ordinary swords?
Xiao He began to understand Director Deng somewhat.
Was the finished sword terrible?
Xiao He asked.
"Actually, it's not bad overall, it's just that the carvings on the hilt and blade aren't very exquisite," the assistant director explained. "So we plan to find someone to help us redo the carvings on the blade."
Reforging takes a lot of time, and given their current filming schedule, this is the only option they have.
Liu Rulan then asked, "So the person hasn't been found yet?"
"Um."
The assistant director nodded helplessly, "The chefs we're working with have a lot of orders, so it will take some time to coordinate their schedules."
“It’s okay, we can shoot the other scenes first, and then shoot the close-ups later.”
Xiao He reassured him.
Actually, this matter is neither a big deal nor a small one.
However, Director Deng is the kind of person who will keep worrying about this matter if he hasn't prepared for the follow-up.
"My main concern is that it will take a long time."
As Deng Lei spoke, a hint of anxiety appeared on his somewhat gaunt face.
It was only then that Xiao He truly realized how easily Deng Lei was influenced by external events.
It seems that he has a very anxious personality and likes to think the worst about everything. He stays in a state of anxiety until the results are in.
In such a state, he naturally cannot create good works.
Xiao He was speechless.
The assistant director seemed to know Deng Lei's anxiety and patiently comforted him from the side. Xiao He leaned close to Liu Rulan's ear and whispered, "Did you also make Director Deng anxious about the fact that I had to run between the two film crews before?"
Liu Rulan gave him a knowing look.
Xiao He: "..."
That would be a terrible sin.
This made him feel somewhat guilty.
"Director Deng just doesn't like having his plans disrupted. Once he's dealt with everything and all the potential problems, he won't act like this anymore."
As Liu Rulan spoke, she had already opened her phone. "I'll look around and see which driver is available recently. I'll send him a separate order and resolve Director Deng's concerns as soon as possible."
Otherwise, he could really keep muttering about this with a gloomy expression for days on end.
Xiao He: ...These people are really something.
Looking at Deng Lei again at this moment, Xiao He understood why this guy was so thin.
If you overthink and worry too much every day, you'll easily lose your appetite and have trouble sleeping.
After a while, the person naturally lost weight.
This is why people with mental illnesses are often thin.
Xiao He even began to feel anxious.
Seriously, can't these film crews ever give him a break?
Why are there so many trivial matters...
Suddenly, Xiao He thought of the perfect person: "Sister Liu, do you remember when an old lady gave me a Tang sword at the premiere?"
Liu Rulan paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, I remember."
It was a handicraft given to Xiao He by an old lady from a handicraft area named "Zai Xiaodao". Although it was just an unsharpened Tang sword, the craftsmanship was exquisite and the production was very realistic. After Xiao He brought the sword back to the villa, he found a good place to put it and would admire it from time to time, and pick it up and swing it to get a feel for it.
It's no exaggeration to say that Xiao He genuinely thought this Tang sword was very well made. Not only was his name engraved on it, but it also featured a series of intricate carvings around the logo made by his fans. The sword felt smooth and silky to the touch, and it was one of the most meaningful fan gifts Xiao He had ever received.
If the production team is really in a hurry to find someone at this time, Xiao He thinks they can consider trying to find Zai Xiaodao.
Of course, the biggest reason is not that the crew couldn't find people, but that they couldn't find people in time to solve Director Deng's worries.
Xiao He didn't want to have just come out of "Cangyue Jie" and then have to face Director Deng's gloomy face every day in "Zhu Feng Lu".
"That's a good idea."
After pondering for a moment, Liu Rulan nodded decisively.
Zai Xiaodao would definitely accept this invitation, since the production team is offering both money and viewership. It would be a shame if he didn't capitalize on this unexpected surge in popularity.
"I'll go talk to someone and discuss it. You go change your clothes first."
Then Liu Rulan walked over to the assistant director, and the two began to discuss things in whispers.
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When Xiao He returned, he saw Deng Lei back to his usual self, earnestly explaining the upcoming scenes to Yuan Sitong and Zhao Qinyuan.
Upon seeing Xiao He approach, he first waved and greeted him happily, then grasped Xiao He's hands, his face full of gratitude: "Xiao He, thank you for your suggestion! They've agreed to help modify the sword! This matter is finally resolved smoothly! It's truly a great relief!"
I feel like I could eat two bowls of rice in one go tonight!
Xiao He: "...If you are happy, that's the best thing, and that makes me happy too."
Then Zhao Qinyuan stood up and walked to the side, picked up a stool and said, "Brother Xiao, sit down. I'll get you a stool!"
"Thanks."
Xiao He thanked her, but only after sitting down did he realize that Zhao Qinyuan, the second male lead, had deliberately sat next to Yuan Sitong, separating him from the first male lead.
Xiao He: ...
No way, bro. It's been so long, I've been out partying for ages and I'm back now, and you still haven't forgotten about creating a CP (couple pairing)?
