Suddenly questioned, Meng Jingwei's mind went blank for two seconds before she reacted, "If I wanted to beat you, I would just beat you openly."
Meng Jingwei disdained to resort to sneak attacks.
But Su Meiyi did not believe her words at all. "It's no use denying it. I've already found someone to investigate for me. When the evidence is conclusive, I'll make sure you can't get away with it."
"I'll be waiting," Meng Jingwei replied.
Meng Jingwei withdrew her gaze, no longer looking at Su Meiyi.
The director had the two try out wirework and perform a few actions in the air.
Because Meng Jingwei had a foundation in martial arts, the movements were not difficult for her. However, Su Meiyi could not manage it, and she couldn't even stand steadily after landing from the wire.
Seeing this, Director Li's face turned dark.
He pointed at Su Meiyi angrily, "Didn't you do wirework before? Why are your basic skills so poor!"
Su Meiyi, scolded in public, felt extremely wronged and explained dully, "Just now... I was too, too nervous. I'm fine."
"That's good," Director Li said, believing her. He looked at the martial arts instructor beside them, "Old Zhao, take the three of them and go through the action choreography."
The man called Old Zhao was burly, with a small braid and a big beard, looking very rough and fierce.
He glanced at the three women and beckoned, "Come on, follow me to familiarize yourselves with the movements."
After the martial arts guidance, the three women went to the backyard.
The backyard was a wide open space, most convenient for practicing martial arts.
Standing in the yard, Old Zhao looked at the script and spoke politely to Tang Wanxing, "Wanxing, your part involves a scene with Meng Jingwei. In this segment, you, playing Ning Lanyan, are playing with Qi Yuying, played by Su Meiyi, in Prime Minister Qi's mansion. Meng Jingwei, playing Yan Qing, is arranged by you to steal something from the mansion but is discovered by Qi Yuying. Fearing that Qi Yuying will seriously injure Yan Qing, you personally fight Yan Qing and kick her, making her vomit blood. However, Yan Qing strikes you back with a palm, injuring you, and then escapes."
Tang Wanxing nodded slightly, "Okay, Director Zhao."
A martial arts instructor is also called an action choreographer or action director, so people in the industry often refer to them as 'Director So-and-so.'
Zhao Dao looked at the script, frowned, and scratched his head, asking with some concern, "This scene requires wirework, and you will also pretend to be injured and fall from a height. It's quite dangerous. Would you like to consider finding a stunt double?"
Hearing Director Zhao's words, a hint of slyness flashed in Tang Wanxing's beautiful eyes.
She shook her head, "Don't worry, Director Zhao, I can complete it." As she spoke, Tang Wanxing turned to Meng Jingwei and asked, "I've heard for a long time that you're quite skilled. You probably don't need a stunt double, right?"
Listening closely, Tang Wanxing seemed to be looking forward to something.
Before Meng Jingwei could speak, Director Zhao waved his hand directly, "She doesn't need a stunt double. If she didn't have some skills, how would she be qualified to play the role of 'Yan Qing'!"
His words conveyed a clear disdain for Meng Jingwei.
"Sister Wanxing, you should be careful. Meng Jingwei is a trained fighter, be careful not to get hurt by her," Su Meiyi said kindly, standing next to Tang Wanxing.
Tang Wanxing smiled gently, "It's okay, I won't."
Seeing this, Director Zhao said nothing more, "Alright. Wanxing, Meng Jingwei, you two stand aside. I'll spar with Kun Kun and show you."
"Yes, Director Zhao," Tang Wanxing replied very gently.
She was already a classical beauty type, especially with her gentle speaking voice, as if boneless, making people like her inexplicably.
Director Zhao chuckled at her. When he turned to look at Meng Jingwei, the smile on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a face as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Meng Jingwei sighed inwardly at the 'realities' of the entertainment industry!