novellhall Chapter 135 Jennifer: "Holy shit!" [3000]
Chapter 135 Jennifer: "Holy shit!" [3000]
Chapter 135 Jennifer: "Holy shit!" [3000]
Jennifer is the only one who can rival him.
This woman's physical strength and willpower are monstrous.
Rock climbing, running, and endurance training are often the first activities they participate in.
Although her archery accuracy was slightly less consistent than Chen Xun's, her power was sufficient, and her bow-drawing stance was full of wild beauty, which perfectly matched Katniss's character.
She was also the only one who could cause Chen Xun any trouble during sparring.
Although he was always defeated by Chen Xun in the end.
"This isn't fair!"
Once again, Chen Xun disrupted the balance with a clever pull.
Jennifer sat on the floor, leaning on a mat and panting, her blonde hair plastered to her forehead with sweat. She grinned at Chen Xun, "You must have practiced! It's called kung fu, right?"
She struck a pose that was neither fish nor fowl reminiscent of Wong Fei-hung.
Chen Xun pulled her up and laughed, "Really, no, I just used to like watching action movies and made up my own ideas. You're really strong."
That's the truth. Jennifer's explosive power and core strength are truly amazing. Several times when he blocked her kicks, his arms felt numb.
"Come on!"
Jennifer rolled her eyes.
After several exchanges, her initial arrogance had long been worn away.
She enjoys sparring with Chen Xun.
You can learn something from it!
Moreover, Chen Xun was careful not to embarrass her and was patient when explaining the key points of the movements.
Unbeknownst to her, she started discussing scripts, complaining about training, and even sharing snacks with Chen Xun more and more often.
Chen Xun could sense that the relationship between the two, which was more like that of comrades-in-arms and friends, was steadily warming up.
Jennifer's favorability rating has risen to 80 points.
The last day of training.
There were no high-intensity activities scheduled; the main focus was on summarizing and filming some behind-the-scenes training footage, as well as having everyone pack their bags.
In the afternoon, Hank gathered everyone in the open space, still with a stern face, but his eyes were slightly softer than when he first arrived.
"Around here, no one has fallen behind, and no one has suffered injuries requiring medical attention. You have basically achieved your training goals."
Hank's voice was still harsh: "Remember the sweat you shed here, remember the feeling your muscles remember. When you get to the set, don't forget everything you learned from the coach. You're playing sacrificial offerings struggling on the brink of life and death, not high school students on a field trip. Dismissed!"
There were no flowers, no certificates; it ended just like that, clean and simple.
Everyone high-fived and hugged each other, feeling a sense of having escaped but also a sense of loss.
The next day, the large group set off for the main filming location of the first Hunger Games movie.
In western North Carolina, near Asheville, lies a large area of forest and rural areas that retain old-fashioned buildings.
The scenery here combines the lush wildness of the Appalachian Mountains with a sense of rural beauty forgotten by time, making it perfect for depicting District XII and parts of the arena exterior.
The production crew booked several nearby hotels, where the main actors and staff stayed.
The conditions are better than the log cabins in the training camp; at least there is a private bathroom and a reliable supply of hot water.
Chen Xun was assigned a single room, which was not large, but clean.
After putting down his luggage, he stood by the window and could see the distant, rolling hills covered with dense forests.
The air was fresh and cool, carrying the scent of plants and earth.
"Filming is finally about to begin!"
Training is a preview; now comes the real lesson.
The initial filming mainly focused on scenes in District 12, including Katniss's family life, Harvest Festival, and their trip to the Capitol.
Chen Xun's scenes are relatively late in the story.
But he still arrived at the set early with the crew to observe and learn, and to get used to the filming pace.
The film set was located on a vintage rural street and around several deliberately aged wooden houses.
The art department has profound skills.
The dilapidated houses, the dirty streets, and the extras dressed in drab, coarse clothes instantly transported the viewer into the impoverished and oppressive Twelfth District.
Chen Xun saw that Jennifer had already done her makeup. Her hair had been dyed from blonde to brown, and she was wearing Katniss's ill-fitting old clothes. Her face was deliberately made to look dirty and pale, as if she lacked nutrition.
She was talking to the young actress who played Sakura, her expression gentle, completely unlike the tough girl in the training camp who could run eight kilometers in one go without getting out of breath.
Director Gary toured the various filming locations, speaking quietly with the cinematographer and art director.
He saw Chen Xun, walked over and greeted him: "Chen, how's it going? We'll try on the Peeta look in a couple of days. Get a feel for it first, and take a good look around the environment. It'll help you understand the character."
"Okay, director, the atmosphere here is fantastic!"
Chen Xun nodded.
He was indeed observing every detail carefully.
The numb yet slightly fearful eyes of the extras, the cracks and stains on the wooden structure of the house.
These are all scenes that Peeta has seen since he was a child.
"What the fuck!"
Just then, a burst of angry shouts came from the filming center, interrupting the busy scene.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jennifer angrily staring at her boots, which looked like they were about to fall apart. She had obviously almost tripped over them while walking.
Chen Xun smiled.
This woman used to swear a lot when she was in training camp, and she still swears a lot now that she's on set!
This woman is too fierce!
Director Gary Ross gestured helplessly to an assistant beside him.
The assistant immediately pulled out a clear plastic jar with the words "Dirty Talk Jar" written on it in marker!
He walked up to Jennifer and pointed to the jar.
Jennifer paused for a moment, then let out a slightly embarrassed "Aww," and pulled a crumpled one-dollar bill from the seemingly empty pocket of her costume, stuffing it into the coin slot next to the jar.
"Okay—damn, another dollar!"
Chen Xun found it amusing.
A production assistant next to him whispered, "It's a rule set by Director Ross: no swearing on set, especially when there are child actors around. Anyone who does swear has to throw money into the jar."
Finally, it was donated to a children's charity.
Chen Xun thought that based on her performance in the training camp, Jennifer would have to donate a lot more money!
Sure enough, over the next half day, Chen Xun witnessed Jennifer contributing at least five dollars to the jar.
"Fuck!"
"Shit!"
"God damn it!"
Various tones and occasions, appearing one after another.
The money in the jar was increasing at a visible rate.
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The director wasn't really angry; he would just smile and look over every time he heard it, and then his assistant would appear with a jar.
Each time, Jennifer would slap her forehead in frustration, then obediently hand over the money, muttering, "This is robbery!"
When filming a scene where Katniss accidentally cuts her hand while peeling a fruit at home, Jennifer lost her temper and peeled too roughly, almost actually cutting herself. Startled, she blurted out another swear word.
"Swearing can!"
The assistant's voice rang out just in time.
Jennifer let out a wail, paid the money, then squatted down to the side with her arms crossed, fuming.
Chen Xun happened to be watching the monitor playback nearby. Seeing this, he walked over and handed her a bottle of water.
"You'll get used to it. Looks like you'll make an outstanding contribution to charity before filming wraps up!"
Jennifer took the water, gulped it down, and wiped her mouth: "This bottle is for me. When I'm nervous or focused, I just can't help it! You have no idea, when I auditioned for 'Winter's Bone,' I almost scared the director away because I used profanity."
Her eyes darted around, then she suddenly leaned closer to Chen Xun, lowered her voice, and her eyes gleamed with mischief: "Hey, Chen, do you guys have any alternative words in Chinese that don't sound so harsh but still express the emotion?"
"Just some swear words that aren't actually profanity, teach me a few, otherwise it's too expensive!"
Chen Xun was amused by her train of thought.
He thought for a moment and decided to teach her the essence: "There's actually a pretty suitable one: Holy crap!"
"Holy crap?!"
Jennifer tried hard to pronounce it, her tongue a little tied: "What does this word mean?"
"It probably means 'Fuck'!"
"Wow! This is great!"
Jennifer's eyes lit up, and she tried repeating it a few more times: "Holy shit! Holy shit? Holy shit~~! Isn't that right? Different tones represent different emotions!"
"Yes, more or less."
Chen Xun suppressed a laugh.
"That's great! Is there any more? Is there any more?"
Jennifer got excited.
"There's another one called 'niubi,' but now it's usually used to describe someone or something that's really amazing."
"Awesome?"
Jennifer read it in a strange accent, but her interest remained undiminished: "This is great! We can use it to praise people. If the director did a good job, I can say 'Director is awesome!' If you shot an arrow accurately, I can say 'Chen Xun is awesome!'"
"Theoretically, that's correct!"
Chen Xun rubbed his forehead, feeling as if he had flipped some strange switch.
"Thanks, bro! Now I can save some money!"
Jennifer excitedly patted Chen Xun on the shoulder, eager to try.
Jennifer Lawrence's favorability +4, current favorability 84
That afternoon, while filming a scene of running down a street, Jennifer accidentally stepped on a loose stone, stumbled, and blurted out the newly learned phrase, "Holy crap!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it was very clear in a relatively quiet shooting environment.
Director Gary, who was standing not far away, twitched his ears, looked up in confusion at casting director Linda beside him, and asked, "What did she just say?"
Linda also looked confused.
The assistant holding the jar of profanity hesitated for a moment before walking over, but this time she didn't immediately reveal the jar: "Ms. Lawrence, what you just said was—"
Jennifer said smugly, "Holy crap! It's not swearing, it's a Chinese interjection for surprise. Chen Xun taught me!"
The assistant looked at Chen Xun, who was not far away.
Chen Xun silently gazed at the sky.
Director Gary overheard this, raised an eyebrow, and said to his assistant, "Go ask Chen if this word can be used in all situations in Chinese, including on a movie set where children are present."
Chen Xun was called over, and under Jennifer's expectant gaze, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and explain: "Director, this word is commonly used among young people in everyday speech, and it can indeed express a variety of emotions. Its origin is indeed not very elegant, and it is usually not recommended to use it in very formal occasions or when facing elders."
After listening, Director Gary smiled knowingly and looked at Jennifer: "So it's still essentially a slang term, you should use it sparingly!"
Jennifer watched smugly as her assistant put the swear can back in.
She gave Chen Xun a thumbs up: "Chen Xun is awesome!"