"How to put it, although this is indeed my world, I no longer feel a sense of belonging to it," Wang Lanqing said with a helpless smile. "So, this world is no longer suitable for me; my original world suits me better."
Hearing this, everyone's hearts were filled with mixed emotions, unsure of what to say. Indeed, even in this world where they grew up, after so many experiences, it became difficult to choose which world they truly belonged to.
Qi Yu nodded, "That's fine. I don't mind taking you back. After all, humans in this world only live for a few decades, at most a hundred years. Even those over a hundred are frail and gray-haired. Compared to being an ordinary human with such a short lifespan, it's much more freeing to be an immortal in the Nine Heavens."
Wang Lanqing hummed in agreement.
Then, as if remembering something, she proactively suggested, "Speaking of which, you all could find something to do for yourselves. There are many jobs available in this field. For example, the most popular dating reality shows online, or stunt actors that ordinary people can apply for..."
Qi Yu was very interested in the last one. "When I was looking for information in the library, I saw a magazine that mentioned recruitment for martial arts actors and stunt doubles. So, what does this job entail? Is it mainly about fighting?"
Wang Lanqing thought carefully, then took out her phone and found a TV drama. She began to explain, "Do you see these TV shows? The figures fighting in these dramas are not the actresses themselves, but stunt doubles. Many actors simply don't know how to perform fight scenes. This requires people who are skilled in martial arts to help out, and they can also earn a living from it."
Qi Yu's face lit up with understanding. "I see. Then I want to do this! I want to try. Are you all interested? Should we go together?"
Sui You was quite interested and agreed without a second thought.
Si Qing followed suit.
Seeing that the two of them had agreed, the others also nodded.
Thus, everyone decided to head to Hengdian to seek opportunities as stunt actors. Before that, Wang Lanqing and her companions forgot to take the group to a nearby administrative office to register them as ordinary people without household registration living in a remote mountain village, and helped them to temporarily obtain household registration.
At this time, it was the peak season for various film crews to hire actors, and there weren't even enough extras.
Especially for martial arts stunt actors, the requirements were very strict due to wire work.
Almost no one could qualify.
When Qi Yu and the others arrived, directors from several film crews were distressed about the lack of suitable martial arts stunt actors.
Most of the dramas they were currently filming were Xianxia (immortal hero) dramas, with urban dramas being fewer, and even a few supernatural dramas.
These types of dramas had very high demands for special effects, and also very high demands for stunt actors. Besides the main actors, more and more actors were needed who could cooperate with martial arts, wire work, and various special plot scenes.
But at the moment, there were no suitable candidates. Even if some met the criteria, their body types varied in height and build.
Others were rejected due to acrophobia.
The screenwriters and directors were frantic, but no matter how anxious they were, if they couldn't find people, they couldn't find people. Urgency wouldn't change that.
"Director Wang, what should we do now? Although there's a long line of stunt actors outside, in my opinion, the body types of these people don't match our female lead," Director Li said, scratching his head and looking at Director Wang. "I know, stunt actors don't need to be that demanding, as long as their movements are good. But look, look at these stunt actors, some are a head taller, some are a head shorter. The difference is so big. If they really act as doubles, the audience isn't stupid, they'll see it at a glance."
After all, the female lead would be tall one moment, short the next, fat one moment, thin the next. Even with special effects, it wouldn't be a solution.
Unless they used motion capture in front of a mirror.
How much would that cost? The cost would be enough for them to hire a more professional person.
"What can I do? I can only keep looking slowly. But I think today's batch is also a bit doubtful. Let's interview them one by one first," Director Wang said, puffing on his cigarette. He looked up at the queue behind him, then crushed the cigarette butt and called out the next number.
However, as time passed, more and more stunt actors were rejected by Director Wang for various reasons.
As a result, the number of available stunt actors dwindled.
Just as Director Wang and Director Li were sweating profusely, busy with nothing to show for it, and decided to temporarily give up and look for other solutions,
Qi Yu walked in from outside, holding her resume and documents, and knocked on the door.
Director Wang rubbed his temples and looked up. At first glance, he was merely surprised by Qi Yu's beauty, but then he said with some annoyance, "Are you here to audition as an actress or a martial arts stunt double?"
"I have to tell you in advance, we are currently recruiting martial arts stunt doubles for the female lead. This is our main focus, so even if your appearance is good, you must also meet our martial arts requirements. It's not just about looking good."
Director Wang's expression was very serious as he said this.
He had interviewed many people before, beautiful female stunt doubles whose figures and heights matched the female lead.
But those beautiful female stunt doubles were all show. Their fight scenes were all flashy, their arms lacked strength, and during wire work, they would even scream out of fear of heights, trembling uncontrollably.
It would have been better to have the female lead do it herself.
Having seen all sorts of demons and monsters, Director Wang was now immune to beautiful female stunt doubles and worried if this would be another waste of time.
Qi Yu's expression remained unchanged. She simply nodded and casually picked up a prop sword nearby, demonstrating a few moves.
Qi Yu picked up a prop sword made of unsharpened iron.
The moves she performed were just a random segment she had learned before.
It wasn't particularly impressive.
However, Director Wang's eyes widened as he watched. "Wait, wait a minute."