Jiang Haochen knew that Chi Yuan was watching him.

The following day, Chi Won arrived at the film set two hours early.

For dangerous scenes like dragging, the crew always rehearses several times in advance. The actors arrive early, and the technical director has more time.

When Chi Yuan finished her makeup and styling, she saw Xiao Zhao returning with a cup of milk tea in her left hand and a family bucket of instant noodles in her right.

Xiao Zhao happily handed all the food to Chi Yuan, saying, "Brother Chi, eat something first. Filming later will definitely take a toll on your energy."

Chi Yuan asked curiously, "Who's treating today?"

Xiao Zhao: "I heard that some investors came to inspect the film and wanted to treat the crew. They also have spicy hot pot over there, but the line is too long, I'll go get it later."

When Chi Yuan saw the hamburger in the family bucket, he couldn't help but smile, thinking about Mr. Jiang's promise to visit him on set again.

When Mr. Jiang came last time, he treated the crew to milk tea in his name, and it seems he forgot to say thank you.

At this moment, the action director walked over and, seeing the pile of food in front of Chi Yuan, couldn't help but remind him.

"Teacher Chi, please eat less, your stomach may feel uncomfortable when we're filming later."

Chi Yuan obediently nodded: "Okay."

Action instructor: "Come over and try out the moves when you have some free time later."

Chi Yuan immediately stood up: "I have time now."

He shoved the milk tea into Xiao Zhao's hand, and then Chi Yuan followed the martial arts instructor away.

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When Yan Chuan arrived at the film set, Chi Yuan had already started filming. He walked straight towards where the director was.

On the monitor, staff were checking the protective gear on Chi Yuan's body. Perhaps because Chi Yuan was so thin, the various protective gear didn't look bulky at all, even though it was worn close to his body.

In addition to various protective gear, a wire was also strapped around the waist during filming to minimize friction between the actors and the ground.

In the video, the staff member makes an OK sign, indicating that the inspection is complete and filming can begin.

Director Rong reminded him with concern, "Chi Yuan, be careful to protect your face during filming."

There are protective gears everywhere else, but not for the face, which is too important for actors.

Chi Yuan heard this and nodded in the direction of the camera.

Just then, someone brought coffee to the director. Seeing that Yan Chuan was also there, the director very tactfully gave his own cup to Yan Chuan: "Director, Brother Chuan, have some coffee."

When Yan Chuan came in, he noticed a food cart in the film crew's yard. He took the coffee and casually asked, "Who's treating today?"

Staff member: "Some investors came to inspect the place today, and this is a treat for them."

Yan Chuan raised an eyebrow: "Which investor is so humane?"

Director Yung replied, "Tianyu."

"puff!"

Yan Chuan spat out a mouthful of coffee.

Director Rong dodged away disdainfully: "Why are you so agitated?"

Yan Chuan put down his coffee without changing his expression: "Too bitter."

The staff member, being very perceptive, said, "There's milk tea over there; let me get you another cup."

Yan Chuan's face darkened: "No need."

The staff member paused for a moment, then, realizing that the actor was in a bad mood, awkwardly walked away.

Yan Chuan glanced at the director and asked, "Who's coming to inspect Tianyu? It's not Jiang Haochen, is it?"

Director Rong gave him a puzzled look: "I didn't ask, but why did you suddenly think of him?"

Yan Chuan glanced at the monitor showing the boy already tied to the back of the horse and had a strong premonition: "Just a guess."

Director Rong: "I heard he's currently preparing a big IP project and is very busy, so he probably won't have time. Anyway, I have to go filming now."

Director Rong gave a final check of the shots and footage: "Let's shoot a test take first. The equestrian should pay attention to controlling the horse's speed."

Although it's a real dragging job, they can't actually run, otherwise the actors will be ruined.

"Action!"

The equestrian immediately spurred the horse forward, and Chi Yuan's body was suddenly dragged up. Although the wires raised his body and reduced the friction between his body and the ground, the force was all on his bound wrists. After being dragged for only ten meters or so, Chi Yuan's face turned ugly.

Director Rong frowned: "The speed is too slow. Even if we speed it up later, the effect won't be good. Chi Yuan, can you increase the horse's speed?"

Chi Yuan agreed almost without hesitation: "Okay."

So we filmed another test shot.

This time the horse was faster, and the visual effect was indeed better, but Chi Yuan was also clearly in more pain. The veins on his neck were bulging, and he was even hit on the face by a flying stone, leaving a bruise.

Yan Chuan frowned: "Weren't the pebbles on the road cleared away?"

Director Rong noticed it too and immediately called out, "Where are the stagehands? Clean up the road again."

While the staff were cleaning up the venue, Director Rong glanced at Yan Chuan's reaction and deliberately asked, "How's your preparation going? Are you really going to drag it for ten meters? You saw it too, Chi Yuan didn't say anything, but it was quite strenuous."

Yan Chuan held back for a moment and left with the words, "You decide what to do."

Although he didn't specify how many meters, Yan Chuan's act of leaving to look at the script already showed his attitude.

At this moment, a considerable commotion suddenly broke out in the film crew, with the crowd frequently looking towards the entrance.

Director Rong sensed something was wrong, frowned, and was about to get angry when he saw a tall and imposing figure walking over the crowd.

The man wore a dark gray overcoat with subtle patterns. His superior features were naturally eye-catching, with a high nose bridge and smiling eyes. He exuded an air of composure and calmness.

More than two years have passed, and this man seems to have become even more imposing than before.

"Director Rong, it's been a long time." Jiang Haochen took the initiative to greet Director Rong.

"Jiang Haochen, no, I should call you President Jiang now. I didn't expect it to be you. I was wondering which capitalist understands our crew's hardships so well, even bringing gifts to comfort us before the inspection. It turns out it was you." Director Rong was also very happy to see Jiang Haochen.

No director dislikes an actor with good acting skills, especially one who is both good at acting and has a good temper.

Yan Chuan also noticed Jiang Haochen. Their eyes met for a moment in the air. Just as Jiang Haochen was about to smile and greet him, Jiang Haochen looked away with a dark expression.

Jiang Haochen found it a bit strange, but he and Yan Chuan were just acquaintances and not close friends in private, so he didn't pay much attention to it.

"Director, the set is ready."

A staff member came over to remind the director.

Director Rong nodded and said to Jiang Haochen, "I'm filming right now, I'll talk to you later."

Jiang Haochen: "You're busy, don't worry about me."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the monitor and he saw the boy being tied up and dragged on the ground.

Jiang Haochen's eyebrows twitched, and he was about to speak when Director Rong shouted "Action!" and the boy was roughly dragged out.

The boy's pained expression was magnified on the monitor, and when the camera zoomed in on his hands, they were a shocking expanse of red.

Director Yung: "We're about to hit a rock ahead, remember to react."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chi Yuan's body crashed into a large rock. The rock was a special prop prepared in advance by the props team, not a real rock. However, the scene of the boy curling up and being knocked away was too realistic, and Jiang Haochen felt his heart skip a beat.

He instinctively wanted to run over.

"Cut!" Director Rong said excitedly, "Great, one take!"

A round of enthusiastic applause immediately erupted from the audience.

Director Rong remembered that Chi Yuan was an artist under Tianyu Entertainment, and took the opportunity to praise him, saying, "President Jiang, your artist is quite good. He is dedicated, hardworking, and has good acting skills. He is a promising talent."

Director Rong's microphone wasn't off, and the phrase "President Jiang" unexpectedly reached Chi Yuan's ears.

On the monitor, the boy, who had just been helped to sit up, suddenly turned around and stared straight at the camera.

Jiang Haochen knew that he was being watched.

"Chi Yuan is indeed quite good."