diymy Chapter 41 Fighting until exhausted
Chapter 41 Fighting until exhausted
A friendly exchange?
Tang Long must be crazy to spar with him now.
His scenes are about to be filmed, and if he gets injured and it affects filming, Xu Ke will definitely lose his temper.
"Maybe next time, I have to film later."
Tang Long could sense the other party's hostility. He had originally thought that since they had a history together, they could have a good chat about their feelings.
Donnie Yen is also skilled in free fighting. Compared to Jackie Chan and Jet Li, he preferred Donnie Yen's action style in his previous life.
Having traveled to Hong Kong for over a year, he had long since lost his romanticized view of these celebrities.
Since the other party's attitude was bad, he naturally wouldn't give them a friendly look either.
"Tang Long, you're not scared, are you?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Long couldn't help but chuckle.
"Are you a child? Why are you scared? Don't you even know what kind of occasion this is?"
Donnie Yen's anger was further fueled by Tang Long's laughter, and her voice rose even higher:
"I think you're just scared. You're not worthy of being the male lead at all."
"Whether you're a good match or not isn't up to you to decide. You've been in the film and television industry for six years now, how can you still be so naive?"
As soon as you arrived in Hong Kong, you were promoted by the Eighth Master to be the male lead in "Laughing Tai Chi". Do you think you deserve it?
I can write excellent screenplays, can you?
You can't.
I can get investment for a script, can you?
You can't either.
You are not as talented as me, not as well-connected as me, not as famous as me, what right do you have to say I am not worthy?
Tang Long finally understood where Zhen Zidan's hostility towards him came from.
It turns out it was because of jealousy.
Young and impetuous Donnie Yen is not yet able to control her emotions well.
He prided himself on his fighting skills, but his career remained lukewarm, leaving him feeling frustrated and unappreciated.
Now that Tang Long has suddenly become popular, he has to play a supporting role to him, a newcomer. This sense of frustration overwhelms his already limited rationality.
But Tang Long wouldn't spoil him like Yuen Woo-ping did.
The Hong Kong film and television industry is highly competitive; if you don't move forward, you fall behind. If you can't make it, you can only blame yourself.
Zhen Zidan blushed deeply after Tang Long's words and was about to explode when a hand pressed down on her shoulder.
"Donnie, you should go get your makeup done. You have scenes to film this afternoon too."
Donnie Yen turned her head sharply and saw that it was Yuen Woo-ping. Her tense body relaxed slightly.
He was about to say something, but when he met Yuen Woo-ping's stern and unquestionable gaze, he had to swallow his words back.
He then snorted coldly and turned to leave.
After seeing Yen Zi-dan leave, Yuen Woo-ping smiled wryly and said to Tang Long:
"Ah Long, please don't mind him. Zi Dan was too impulsive. I apologize to you on his behalf."
"Uncle-Master, you should know that Donnie Yen is eight years older than me and has been in the industry for six years."
His personality makes him easily taken advantage of; if you keep protecting him like this, his temper won't change at all.
"I understand, but I promised his mother I would take good care of him."
Tang Long understood that Donnie Yen's mother, Ms. Mai Baochan, was an international martial artist and Tai Chi master, as well as the teacher of Yuen Woo-ping's sister.
Yuen Woo-ping and Donnie Yen are not only teacher and student, but their families also have a long history.
He doesn't care about other people's business; as long as they don't bother him, Donnie Yen can do whatever she wants.
"Don't worry, Ah Long, I'll keep a close eye on him during filming and won't let him cause any trouble," Yuen Woo-ping assured him.
Donnie Yen may not know, but Yuen Woo-ping does know that Tang Lung is already an investor in "New Dragon Gate Inn".
Moreover, people even spoke up for him, Cao Shaoqin.
Now, instead of provoking and offending them, if word gets out, people will definitely think we are ungrateful.
I have already closed my film company and can no longer produce any resources.
In the future, Donnie Yen will need to put in even more effort to secure high-quality film roles, or even just any role at all.
If he continues to have this impulsive personality, even with his own protection, it will be difficult for him to make a name for himself.
On the contrary, Tang Long, despite his youth, is polite, knows when to advance and retreat, and can also start his own projects, making him a promising talent.
If Donnie Yen had gotten along well with Tang Long, their shared background as fellow disciples would have been a valuable connection for him.
He ruined it all himself.
He really needs to be disciplined.
After Yuen Woo-ping left, Tang Long didn't take the matter to heart.
In the following days, apart from filming, Donnie Yen did not appear in front of him again.
Donnie Yen seemed to be holding her breath, perhaps bringing her emotions into the role, and she portrayed Cao Shaoqin very well.
Xu Ke nodded in agreement and praised Tang Long for his good taste.
With everyone fully engaged, filming progressed quickly.
Another week passed, and the movie was down to just the final battle between Zhou Huai'an and his men and Cao Shaoqin.
Tang Long made some slight changes to this scene, adding a fight scene between Zhou Huai'an and Cao Shaoqin.
The original Zhou Huai'an was too weak against Cao Shaoqin, and was defeated in just a few rounds.
Tang Long noticed Zhen Zidan's eager look, and when she met his gaze, she even showed a provocative expression.
He couldn't help but chuckle; at his age, he was still acting like a teenager.
No wonder it's been so quiet lately; it turns out they've been holding their breath, wanting to give him a hard time in the final battle scene.
While Tang Long found it amusing, anger also surged within him.
If he doesn't show his strength, the other party will really treat him like a pushover, as if they have him cornered.
"Action!"
As soon as the script supervisor struck the clapperboard, Tang Long and Cao Shaoqin immediately started fighting.
Tang Long's steps were steady, yet his moves were fierce, and the long sword in his hand left afterimages as he wielded it.
Donnie Yen skillfully parried the attacks and soon crushed Tang Long's longsword.
All of the above are martial arts moves that were designed in advance.
With the longsword destroyed, Tang Long began to fight Zhen Zidan with fists and feet.
Both men launched swift attacks, their fists and feet clashing repeatedly, displaying explosive power.
They were both holding their breath, neither willing to give in, and soon both of them were covered in bruises.
Donnie Yen became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. She had initially thought her opponent was all show and no substance, but it turned out he actually possessed genuine skill.
He had already used all his strength, but Tang Long was still able to fight him back and forth.
In the heat of their fight, Yuen Woo-ping approached Tsui Hark with some anxiety:
"Director Xu, they..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xu Ke interrupted him:
"It's alright, let them fight. Instead of using tricks, a real hand-to-hand combat between the two of them seems like a good idea."
"Wouldn't this clash with the overall style of the film?"
"We can just edit it later and keep the most exciting parts."
Upon hearing Xu Ke's words, Yuen Woo-ping's expression softened, but his gaze toward Zhen Zidan was still burning with anger.
Not following the director's instructions during filming is a major taboo for actors.
Xu may not hold a grudge this time, but what about next time?
Other directors wouldn't be so easy to talk to.
"Cut! Well done, let's do it again."
Tang Long and Zhen Zidan were both panting heavily, but their eyes were filled with fighting spirit as they looked at each other.
But soon their fighting spirit vanished, replaced by deep exhaustion.
Xu Ke was beaten by them five or six times for his fall, until he couldn't even lift his arms.
Seeing this, Xu Ke raised the corner of his mouth slightly and chuckled.
You bastards, we can't handle you!
"knock off!"