Chapter 1668 - 607: Splendid Attire (Part 2)

But in recent years, wirework has become rampant, and any jump basically requires wires.

Even with wires, many times a stunt double is used.

Actors just strike a pose and have their face captured on camera.

He Tiantian, however, refused, "Director, no stunt double needed, I can do it myself!"

"No wires either, some movements are more natural if done personally, using wires makes them look too stiff!"

He Tiantian persuaded with a demonstration of various flips and leaps.

She moved gracefully, with perfect flipping height, fluid like a real martial arts master.

"Great! Then let’s give it a try!"

Director Feng never really liked wires either; back in the day, he worked on films in Xiangjiang, so he admired the past generation of Xiangjiang action stars.

Punches that really connect, solid footwork, that’s what a proper action film is about.

Nowadays... sigh, with the booming popularity of immortal hero dramas, martial hero films have faded away.

Director Feng initially noticed He Tiantian because of a leap she performed at the Capital University’s sports day opening ceremony.

His film "Dawn" not only involves intricate plotting and intellectual tussle but also features many impressive fight sequences.

Even young actors like Wu Kai have learned some martial arts moves from a martial arts instructor specially hired by Director Feng.

Cheng Yiming went to learn Japan’s karate and swordsmanship.

Whether he can actually fight is unclear, but his forms look quite decent.

Director Feng incorporated martial arts elements with plans for international market impact.

Now, with the addition of an international spy, and a lot of dialogue in English and French, it’s definitely a plus point.

Speaking of Rose’s foreign language skills, He Tiantian once again amazed Director Feng and the crew including Fu Shaojing.

"No need to find a translator, I can speak English and French. Oh, and Spanish and Japanese are okay too!"

He Tiantian casually waved her hand, indicating she could handle it herself.

Her frequent scene partner Wu Kai was left feeling helpless: "Boss, He Xianer, just what kind of immortal are you? What is it that you can’t do?"

Martial arts, playing piano, oil painting, several foreign languages... Such an almost omnipotent connection, where did Director Feng find her?!

Director Feng still thought Wu Kai wasn’t shocked enough and leisurely added, "Our Tiantian has already been granted direct admission to Capital University, she’ll be studying there this fall!"

Wu Kai, who went to work as an intern straight out of high school:... A genius student, the legendary type that receives special admission! The underachievers can only retreat!

He Tiantian’s nearly all-around remarkable skills, combined with her lively personality, made her get along well with the cast.

And most major roles in the cast are male, with no conflicts of interest with female actresses over screen time, there weren’t any disputes over roles.

The three male leads greatly appreciated someone like He Tiantian, with no romantic entanglement, just admiration and a hint of respect.

Such an outstanding person, with a rumored strong backing, you wouldn’t offend easily as long as your intellect is intact.

Upon joining the production team, He Tiantian didn’t come with an entourage of staff.

But she did have a chic female assistant with her at all times.

During a shoot, a minor actor was nearly struck by a falling prop.

Before anyone could react, He Tiantian’s assistant rushed in and protected the young actor.

Her move was crisp and neat, no less than He Tiantian’s martial arts skills.

Fu Shaojing and others were stunned, they might have bigger roles and multiple assistants.

But finding an assistant like Sister Mei, a martial arts master, isn’t easy.

"That’s a bodyguard, and a really badass one!"

In private, Wu Kai whispered to Fu Shaojing and Cheng Yiming.

Fu Shaojing and Cheng Yiming exchanged a glance, saying nothing, but each guessing — He Tiantian must have a very strong background.

At the wrap party, Feng Jing drank a bit too much, and in a slight daze, inadvertently said, "For the upcoming review, we’ll need Tiantian’s help!"

His voice was low, seemingly a casual remark that no one paid much attention to.

Those who heard it assumed Director Feng was praising He Tiantian’s acting, which added so much to "Dawn."

Except for Cheng Yiming, who, being in the entertainment circle for years, took note of what was said.

He’d already speculated: Director Feng kept revising the script, adding scenes for He Tiantian, and surprisingly let her join the team mid-course, highlighting her importance.