The staff member was also taken aback for a moment before realizing that Xia Zhiyi was responding to his previous words. The amazement in his eyes hadn't faded, and he subconsciously asked, " Teacher Xia can use a sword?"
Xia Zhiyi turned her head and looked at him with some surprise. "Ah, I know how to use it. Didn't Sister Chen tell you?"
Would they agree to cooperate simply because he happens to possess those skills?
The staff member said, looking bewildered, "Oh, did you say so?"
Xu Zixu chuckled and stepped forward, saying, "The director and the others know about these things, but these staff members probably don't pay much attention. They don't know how capable you are, Teacher Xia."
"You can't say 'amazing'," Xia Zhiyi said with a smile, shaking her head. She twirled her sword with one hand, eliciting another small gasp. "It's just that I have a few more special skills than others."
With that, Xia Zhiyi thanked the staff and followed Xu Zixu to the director.
The director circled Xia Zhiyi, looking her up and down, and asked, "You, cough, um, judging from your move just now, you really do know kung fu, right?"
Xia Zhiyi found it a bit strange; wasn't this something that had already been discussed?
However, he quickly realized that although Xu Chen and Xu Zixu, who recommended him, would probably explain his situation to the work team here, whether they believed him or not was another matter.
The other party might even think that the label that Xu Chen and Xia Zhiyi's company put on him wasn't too outrageous, after all, there are other people in the industry who can do martial arts and dance.
They probably didn't expect that Xia Zhiyi weren't just a label or a persona; he genuinely knew them.
Xia Zhiyi blinked and said, "Yes, I know a little martial arts."
The director's gaze drifted slightly, and after a few seconds, he asked again, "So, when they say you can fly, is it true or false?"
"The kind that doesn't require wires."
Xia Zhiyi paused for a moment, thinking to herself that the wire harness wasn't a backup plan, but was actually intended for him.
However, he didn't show it on his face, smiling innocently, " Qinggong? I do know some."
Director: "... Could you... demonstrate it?"
Ah, if real people could fly, that would save a lot of trouble.
Although wire work can achieve a similar effect, wires are external devices and need to be concealed from the camera during use. In addition, the wires can become obstacles in some places. Therefore, the team made many complicated preparations in advance for today's filming.
Xia Zhiyi had no objections to the director's request.
He looked around and asked the director, "If we're renting this location, are there any restrictions on where we can't step on the roof?"
If so, then he needs to be a little more careful.
The director shook his head. "No, we told them beforehand. Stepping on it is fine. We'll clean it up afterwards, as long as it's not damaged."
Since this tourist attraction was developed under the name of an ancient town, the buildings were naturally renovated or rebuilt according to the style of that period, hence the roofs are all tiled.
At least they look like roof tiles, but that's all just the exterior. Underneath the exterior, there might be asbestos or cement.
It's a bit ugly, not as aesthetically pleasing as stacked tiles, but it's practical.
The director thought for a moment and added, "If it's accidentally broken, we'll compensate you. We already agreed on that beforehand, so don't worry."
The company values this collaboration highly, especially the newly appointed chief planner, who demands perfection. Although most of the budget will be spent on subsequent promotion, the requirements for filming are also quite high.
Therefore, the director was able to negotiate the compensation in advance in a generous manner, which allowed him to be more relaxed during filming and avoid being too constrained, thus preventing poor filming results.
Director: "However, malicious destruction is unacceptable."
Xia Zhiyi nodded. "Don't worry, I know that."
As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Zhiyi smiled at the director, and then...
"Ah!"
"It's flying! It's flying!"
"Wow!"
Wow, that's Qinggong! It's real Qinggong!
The screams that erupted from the set snapped the startled director back to his senses. The boy who had just been in front of him was nowhere to be seen. Only Xu Zixu was looking up in a certain direction, his eyes sparkling, overflowing with adoration.
director. "..."
The director followed her gaze and saw a young man in a gold and white ancient costume, his body light and graceful. He stood on one leg on the roof, one hand in front of his chest, and the other holding a sword behind his back. He was as light as a swallow and as ethereal as an immortal, as if he were about to drift away at any moment.
director:...
sluggish.
Then, the director's strong sense of professional ethics pulled him back again, and he turned to look for the cinematographer. "Where's the cinematographer! Cinematographer! Did you get the shot? Did you get the shot?"
What a great shot!
What a beautiful scene!
What's the point of not filming!
The photographer, who was adjusting his camera lens nearby, heard the noise and hurriedly said, "Okay! Let's shoot!"
" Teacher Xia! Teacher Xia, can you still keep this up? We'd like to take a picture of the poster first!"
Xia Zhiyi turned his gaze from the distance, lowered his eyes upon hearing the sound, and for a moment looked like a deity without desires looking down upon the mortal world. But the next second, the gentle smile on his face broke this aloof indifference.
"Okay, no problem."
The director clenched his fists, feeling his heart had never been beating so fast in his life!
His cheeks flushed with excitement, as if he couldn't contain his emotions. Finally, he couldn't hold back any longer and, like a young man, jumped up and down twice, exclaiming excitedly, "It's done! It's done! This might just be a huge hit!"
Why is the new planner of " Jianghu " looking for a spokesperson so soon after taking office?
In order to expand the influence of " Jianghu " and attract more players to generate revenue for the company.
So why did " Jianghu " agree to sign Xu Zixu?
Firstly, although Xu Zixu had been out of the spotlight for several years, she was indeed a singer who became very popular right after her debut, and her personal talent is beyond doubt. Moreover, the company she signed with after her comeback was reliable and showed great sincerity in their collaboration.
Secondly, the game company's executives have some connections with Xu Zixu's agent, and this is also a new attempt for " Jianghu ". After comprehensive consideration, it is better to find a talented singer like Xu Zixu than to find some popular celebrities. At least his new song is quite suitable for their game.
Regardless of the reason, both parties are looking to expand their influence, and the music video is of paramount importance.
The director was initially worried that although Xia Zhiyi had a good face, he was too immature and might not be able to carry the show. So, if he didn't want to replace him, he might have to try to shoot long shots as much as possible.
but!
Xia Zhiyi gave him a huge surprise.
childish?
Who's being childish!
Teacher Xia is amazing!
Teacher Xia! YYDS!
The director has already envisioned a promotion and a raise for himself!