novellhall Chapter 167 Gal Gadot [6000]
Chapter 167 Gal Gadot [6000]
Chapter 167 Gal Gadot [6000]
Chen Xun drove very steadily.
He has very precise control over the throttle.
The timing and magnitude of the turn were just right.
It perfectly replicated the route and key points he had just explained.
When navigating a steep bend, Chen Xun handled the weight transfer with even more ease than Paul demonstrated.
Paul's gaze towards Chen Xun gradually showed interest.
The car drove into a relatively straight street that was particularly narrow, but with cars parked on both sides.
Chen Xun increased the speed slightly, and the car traced a straight trajectory in the limited space.
Paul was about to tell Chen Xun to slow down.
A sudden change has occurred!
"Paul! Chen! Watch your three o'clock position!"
Suddenly, a rapid warning came through their earpieces from security team leader Raphael, his voice low but tense: "A black Toyota Hilu pickup truck, no license plates, sped out from a side road and followed you! There are at least three people in the car, and they don't look like good guys!"
"Repeating, doesn't seem like a good guy! We're temporarily stuck by two other cars and are going around them! Don't stop, keep moving, head towards the main road! Hurry!"
Paul's heart sank!
His worst fears have come true!
Being followed by an unidentified vehicle in a place like this is definitely not a good thing.
It's possible that a local gang had their eye on this conspicuous foreign luxury car, or it could be other thugs who were after money.
Either way, they are extremely dangerous!
His first instinct was to go to the driver's seat.
My body is ready to reach for the steering wheel.
In such a sudden crisis, he instinctively placed more trust in his driving skills and street reaction experience.
But someone was faster than him.
Almost the instant Raphael finished uttering the second half of his warning, Chen Xun's expression suddenly changed.
The composure he had just displayed suddenly transformed into excitement.
His adrenaline surged.
Without the slightest panic, he didn't even glance at the rearview mirror to confirm the pickup truck's location.
That's a complete waste of time.
"Hold on tight!"
Chen Xun only said two words.
The voice wasn't loud, but it made people feel at ease in this chaotic environment.
The next second, Paul felt a powerful push that slammed him hard into his seat!
Without the slightest hesitation, Chen Xun floored the accelerator with his right foot!
The Dodge Charger's V8 engine unleashed a long-suppressed, wild roar.
The enormous torque is instantly converted into a violent thrust through the tires.
The entire car shot forward as if it had been launched!
The black, unlicensed pickup truck was clearly caught off guard by the target's swift and decisive reaction. It paused for a moment before accelerating to give chase, its engine emitting a rough roar.
The narrow street instantly turned into a race against time.
Chen Xun gripped the steering wheel tightly with both hands, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force, but his arms remained extremely steady.
His gaze swept rapidly across the road ahead, the rearview mirrors on both sides, and the potential passageway at the intersection further away. His brain, like an overclocked computer, frantically processed all the visual information.
Ahead was a sharp left bend, and a small truck unloading goods was parked crookedly on the side of the road, leaving very little space.
The pickup truck was hot on its heels, trying to squeeze in from the inside.
"It's going to crash!"
Paul's heart skipped a beat.
Taking this turn at this speed while avoiding obstacles is too extreme!
Chen Xun's face remained expressionless.
Just before entering the corner, he lightly tapped the brake with his left foot with lightning speed, while simultaneously shifting downshifting with his right hand. The smooth heel-toe rev-matching motion made Paul's eyelids twitch.
This is the kind of precision you only see on a racetrack!
The car's center of gravity shifted forward instantly, and the front of the car obediently pointed towards the apex of the bend.
Chen Xun swerved sharply to the left. The Charger's massive body, accompanied by a screeching tire, narrowly missed the rear of the small truck as it slid into the curve. The car even experienced a slight, controllable sideslip due to its excessive speed.
Almost the instant the sideslip occurred, Chen Xun counter-steered by half a turn while maintaining a steady throttle, precisely controlling the amount of slippage so that the car swung like a pendulum through the apex of the corner. He then quickly straightened the steering wheel and went full throttle out of the corner!
The entire cornering process was lightning fast, yet it was steadily pulled back from the brink of losing control.
The white smoke from the tire friction was still lingering in place, and the car roared towards the next intersection.
Paul's heart nearly jumped out of his throat.
It's not fear!
It was pure shock!
That series of maneuvers just now—the timing, the control of the vehicle's dynamics, the composure under extreme pressure—
This must be a professional race car driver!
The pickup truck was temporarily pulled ahead by this clean and crisp drift around the corner. The driver was obviously not that skilled, as he jerked noticeably when cornering.
But the danger is not over yet.
Ahead was a chaotic T-junction with heavy traffic and motorcycles weaving around.
Chen Xun showed no intention of slowing down. He spotted a fleeting gap between the two lanes ahead and a brief opening in the opposite lane on his left.
"pay close attention!"
Chen Xun reminded him again, his voice still eerily calm.
He suddenly swerved to the right.
The warhorse narrowly squeezed between the two chariots on the right, almost touching their rearview mirrors.
Then, without stopping, just a fraction of a second before the oncoming car approached, the steering wheel was turned all the way to the left.
The car roared into the opposite lane, drove against traffic for a short distance, and just before the red light came on, it cut through the T-junction in a near-perfect arc and rejoined the correct flow of traffic!
This series of actions was so precise, it was as if they had been practiced countless times, yet they were also incredibly life-threatening.
Every change of direction, every acceleration, every brake was timed perfectly at the most critical moment.
There wasn't a single unnecessary movement.
The roar of the engine, the screech of the tires, and the violent shaking of the car body contrasted sharply with Chen Xun's extremely calm and indifferent profile in the driver's seat.
Paul was speechless.
He gripped the handrail above the car door tightly, his eyes wide open, watching Chen Xun's every move.
At this moment, Chen Xun was like a born driver with beast-like intuition and terrifying control!
Moreover, in this life-or-death situation, Chen Xun exuded an aura of extreme focus and calmness, yet also a kind of ruthless control, which made even Paul, a seasoned veteran who had seen it all, feel uneasy.
This is definitely not an act!
Chen Xun felt that he was in better shape than ever before!
At this moment, all his attributes were frantically providing him with assistance.
Raphael's relieved voice came through the earpiece: "Well done! You've shaken them off! Those bastards didn't catch up, they turned into an alley! We're on your end now, keep going straight back to the film set area! It's safe there!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xun's tense shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly by a millimeter, and he slowly released the accelerator, causing the car speed to decrease steadily.
He reverted to being the composed driver he always was, as if his recent street racing was just a routine commute.
The car drove into the street outside the film set, which was under tight security control, and slowly came to a stop.
Chen Xun turned off the engine, pulled the handbrake, and finally let out a long sigh of relief. He turned to Paul, a hint of apology on his face: "Sorry, Paul, the situation was urgent just now, I drove a bit too fast. Are you alright?"
Paul: ? ? ?
He opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything for a long time.
Paul paused for a moment before suddenly unbuckled his seatbelt, pushed open the car door, and practically jumped out.
He walked around the front of the car to the driver's side, looked at Chen Xun with a complex expression, which finally settled into a single sentence, accompanied by an incredulous exclamation: "Holy shit, man! You call that 'a little fierce'? You were fucking like a seasoned veteran who'd been driving high-speed cars in Rio for twenty years! No, even more terrifying than a veteran!"
Chen Xun got out of the car, stretched his stiff fingers, and smiled, "What you taught me earlier was very useful!"
Without Paul's prior pointing out of the key road conditions and defensive awareness, his reaction wouldn't have been so quick, and his route selection wouldn't have been so decisive.
Paul walked over and patted Chen Xun's shoulder hard, so hard that Chen Xun was startled.
His face, still showing shock, was also filled with the excitement of discovering a treasure: "Come on! This is clearly not something I taught you. I now seriously suspect that Director Lin has been waiting to see me and the others make fools of themselves!"
At this moment, Justin Lin, Vin Diesel, and Carlos, who had heard the commotion, all came over.
Lin Yibin looked at the slightly smoking tires and the two men's still somewhat shaken expressions, then glanced at the security vehicles speeding towards them in the distance. A knowing look appeared on his face, and he even wanted to laugh a little.
The car chase scene has officially begun filming.
Last time, Chen Xun and Paul almost had an accident on the road, which has resulted in the film set being even more tightly sealed off than before.
Chen Xun's car has finally been revealed.
That modified Dongfeng Mengshi.
Parked next to a group of American muscle cars and sports cars, it looked like a tough soldier who had accidentally wandered into a trendy party, out of place yet exuding an undeniable sense of oppression.
Its tall body, rugged lines, and sturdy crash bars attracted the attention of many crew members simply by sitting there quietly.
"Wow, this is Chen Zhen's car?"
Paul Walker circled the Warrior, whistling, "Looks tough enough, how's it driving?"
Although it had been parked on set before, Paul had never actually driven this big guy before.
Chen Xun patted the hood: "It's like driving a moving wall. It has a high center of gravity and is heavy, but it's powerful enough to give you a sense of security."
After Carlos's rigorous training, he had a pretty good grasp of the Warrior's temperament.
Vin Diesel also came over. He didn't comment much on the cars, but simply nodded to Chen Xun: "Remember the feeling. In car chase scenes, rhythm is more important than absolute speed. You and we are the police chasing criminals."
As he spoke, a purple attribute orb fell from his body:
[Car chase scene with interactive rhythm between two cars +6]
Chen Xun silently absorbed the information, gaining a deeper understanding of how to maintain a sense of pressure without disrupting the overall rhythm of the shot during a chase.
Director Justin Lin, holding the storyboard, called together the three lead actors and the stunt team leader.
"In this scene, Plan A is for Dom and Brian to break out in their car, while Chen Zhen intercepts them from the side in his Mengshi. After the first minor collision, the Mengshi uses its weight and torque advantage to force their car to the side of the road and stop."
"What I want is that sense of power and control, a head-on collision, not a chaotic, out-of-control crash."
He looked at Chen Xun: "Chen Xun, the handling characteristics of the Warrior require you to anticipate earlier, and your steering and braking need to be more decisive."
"Van, Paul, you need to portray the awkwardness of being forced into this situation by brute force, but the vehicle control can't really be chaotic."
"Understood!" the three answered in unison.
Before the official filming begins, the stunt drivers will run the course several times to determine the route and speed.
However, when it comes to close-up interactive scenes where the actors drive themselves, they still have to do it themselves.
Everyone was on tenterhooks, especially those who knew Chen Xun was a novice.
The first shot shows the Warrior suddenly rushing out from a side road and intercepting Vin Diesel and Paul's Chevrolet Suburban.
"Action!"
Chen Xun's eyes narrowed, and he stepped on the gas.
With a low growl, Meng Jie leaped out, her high-toothed body exuding an unstoppable momentum.
He didn't pursue absolute speed, but rather precisely controlled the throttle, allowing Meng Jie to precisely switch to S-curve at the designated position.
On the road ahead of uburban.
The timing was perfect.
Vin Diesel, driving a Suburban, swerved sharply to avoid a collision, resulting in a violent metal-to-metal scrape between the two vehicles' sides, with sparks flying everywhere!
At the moment of impact, Chen Xun steadily controlled the direction and, relying on Meng Jie's weight advantage, continued to apply pressure without backing down, gradually squeezing the Suburban toward the designated roadside area.
Throughout the process, his body swayed with the vehicle, but his arms remained as steady as a rock, his eyes fixed on the target, completely immersed in the tough and persistent artistic demeanor that the character of Chen Zhen should possess.
"Cut! Perfect!"
Justin Lin shouted from behind the monitor, his voice filled with excitement.
"That's a good take! Get ready for the next shot, close-up chase!"
Chen Xun breathed a sigh of relief.
This was his first time filming a car chase scene, and he was genuinely a little nervous.
The subsequent filming proceeded unexpectedly smoothly.
Chen Xun perfectly combined the vehicle control taught by Carlos, the street predictions reminded by Paul, and the super-strong reaction speed and stability brought by his [Body Buddha] attribute.
When driving the Mengjie, he gives people a peculiar feeling of being both a person and a car.
During the chase through narrow alleys, the car, with its massive, jagged body, made precise positioning.
When it was time to showcase Chen Zhen's driving skills, he also made the steel behemoth perform a clean and neat drift and turn.
When the script required the warrior to display pure strength, he perfectly portrayed that calm, domineering, and indomitable spirit.
Vin Diesel and Paul also have excellent artistic skills.
There seemed to be some kind of wonderful chemistry between the three of them.
Van is responsible for showcasing Dom's wild and unruly nature and his toughness in crucial moments, while Paul contributes Brian's agility and smooth driving style.
Chen Xun's character, Chen Zhen, is like a hard rock, constantly creating trouble for the two and forcing them to use all their skills.
Three cars dart, chase, squeeze, and confront each other on the streets of Rio, each shot brimming with tension.
Justin Lin's directing skills are also on full display.
He borrowed some filming techniques from car chase scenes, using the in-car perspective and the passenger seat camera angle to give the audience a strong sense of immersion as if they were "sitting in the car".
At the same time, he requested that the actual engine roar and tire friction sounds be recorded as much as possible on set, with less background music added later, to create a strong sense of urgency using the most original sounds.
The editing style also leans towards fast and sharp.
Each key action is presented with a short, powerful shot, creating a tight pace.
The filming efficiency was so high that even the executive producer found it unbelievable.
The complex chase sequences that were originally planned to take two or three days to refine were often completed in just a few takes.
The three lead actors' control over themselves and the vehicle, their understanding of the director's intentions, and their tacit cooperation with each other reduced the number of takes.
"My God, are those three sharing the same racing car's brain?"
A veteran photographer, watching yet another perfectly executed shot, muttered to the lighting technician beside him, "I know Fan and Paul are amazing, but that Chen—how can he drive that big car so precisely? It looks more stable than driving a supercar!"
"And have you noticed?"
The lighting technician lowered his voice: "Director Lin has been laughing non-stop. Fan and Paul seem to be particularly enthusiastic, especially Fan. The way he looks at Chen Xun is completely different from how he looked at Johnson back then."
During breaks in filming, Vin Diesel, Chen Xun, and Paul exchanged many words.
They discussed the line they had just taken on a certain bend, gesturing about how they would have reacted if they had been going any faster.
Vin Diesel occasionally drops attribute orbs related to "[On-set leadership improvisation +5]" or "[Team motivation under high-intensity shooting conditions +8]".
After absorbing the knowledge, Chen Xun gained a deeper understanding of how to maintain his individuality while also fulfilling his duties within this top-tier team.
Paul Walker's popularity has also steadily increased.
The favorability rating above my head has reached 70.
His gaze toward Chen Xun now held undisguised admiration.
After seeing Chen Xun's performance, director Justin Lin became more and more willing to design shots that showcased Chen Xun's driving skills and character, and he would carefully listen to Chen Xun's subtle tuning suggestions based on his actual driving experience.
The last shot of the day was when Meng Jie successfully forced the Suburban to stop at the top of a steep slope, and Chen Xun got out of the car to confront Tang Laochi and Brian.
"knock off!"
Lin Yibin shouted through the megaphone, his voice tinged with fatigue but mostly with satisfaction: "Everyone performed top-notch today! Especially our three drivers! They've progressed incredibly fast!"
A round of applause and whistles erupted from the crowd.
The seasoned veterans of the stunt team, these guys who are usually arrogant and only respect real talent, all gave Chen Xun a thumbs-up or a nod in greeting.
Chen Xun's impeccable driving performance won over the group of Buddhists who valued driving skills the most.
Chen Xun jumped off Meng Jie, feeling a little sore in his arms, but his spirits were high.
The filming went even more smoothly than he had expected.
The car chase scenes in Rio were so fast that the producers felt there was a possibility of budget surplus.
The car chase scene had just finished filming when Gal Gadot appeared with her black Ducati Monster 1100.
The filming location was changed to a less densely built area on the edge of Rocinha, where a temporary outdoor set of your entire house was set up.
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and others are filming some dialogue and equipment checks.
Chen Xun had just finished filming a scene and was discussing details with Carlos from the stunt team about a sudden turn that Meng Jie would make later.
Suddenly, a rhythmic, high-pitched roar of an engine, approaching from afar, shattered the relatively calm atmosphere on set.
The sound wasn't like the deep roar of a car's V8 engine, nor was it like the sputtering of an ordinary motorcycle; rather, it was a roar full of mechanical beauty.
The rotational speed increases extremely quickly, carrying a unique passion and unbridled spirit characteristic of Italian gear machinery.
Many people on set instinctively looked up, searching for the source of the sound.
From the end of the narrow alley, a jet-black motorcycle with sleek, muscular lines sped towards them like a cheetah leaping out of the night.
The cyclist was agile and stood close to the fuel tank, almost indistinguishable from the vehicle.
The motorcycle executed a brilliant arc drift, its tires leaving a brief trail of white smoke as they scraped against the rough ground, before coming to a steady stop in the open space outside your house, precisely at the pre-set marker.
The engine sound gradually subsided, but the sense of power poised to be unleashed still resonated in the air.
The rider deftly kicked off the side stand, his long legs straddling the bike.
She reached out, unfastened the buckle on her chin, and took off the sharply styled full-face helmet.
Her long, dark brown hair cascaded down like a waterfall, gleaming with a healthy sheen in the Rio sun.
Her features were distinct and striking, her eyes were bright, and the corners of her mouth seemed to naturally possess a confident curve.
The simple black cycling jersey hugged his well-proportioned and upright figure, without any overly exaggerated curves, yet it was full of power and beauty.
It was Gal Gadot.
She plays the role of Giselle.
She's also the later Wonder Woman!
Wow!
Someone murmured a gasp of surprise.
There was a brief silence on set, followed by even more noisy whispers.
Many male staff members, and even some female staff members, couldn't help but be drawn to it.
Her entrance was so stylish; her appearance and temperament instantly caught everyone's attention.
Vin Diesel walks out of your front door, arms crossed, looking at the new uninvited guest with a hint of interest on his face.
Paul walked over, whistled, and said to Van, half-jokingly, "Looks like we have a new visitor. Hopefully she's delivering pizza; I'm hungry."
Director Justin Lin watched the playback on the monitor and nodded in satisfaction.
That's exactly the effect he wanted. Giselle's first appearance was stunning and powerful, hinting that this character was far from ordinary.
Chen Xun was also watching from a short distance away.
He noticed a few details.
That Ducati Monster 1100 clearly isn't a genuine factory part.
Matte carbon fiber components are used in many parts of the car body.
The front fenders, side panels, and even some body panels feature a unique texture under the black paint, which reduces weight while also making the car look more aggressive.
The exhaust pipe also appears to have been modified, which explains its unique sound.
The brake calipers are a striking red, and the wheels are a lightweight forged design.
This is definitely a prop vehicle specially made for a movie.
Gal Gadot took off her helmet and tossed her long hair.
She was ready to accept and appreciate the light of her own life.
In Hollywood and most film sets around the world, it's common for a striking actress to make a grand entrance and attract attention.
What happened next caught her off guard.
Vin Diesel did glance at her and nodded as a greeting, but then his headlights were fixed on the gleaming black Ducati Monster 1100 next to her.
He walked over, even bending down slightly, tapped the carbon fiber side panel with his finger, listened to the crisp sound, and then said something to Paul next to him.
Paul also went over to take a look.
Paul smiled at her and said, "Cool entrance," but the next second, his attention was completely drawn to the motorcycle.
He crouched down, examining the pair of red Brembo brake calipers and lightweight wheels, muttering to himself, "This weight reduction is impressive; the unsprung mass is significantly lighter, the handling response will definitely be much more sensitive—"
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Chen Xun also walked over, his gaze falling on the details of the vehicle's modifications.
This is not over yet!
The lighting technicians, camera assistants, and even a few tough guys from the stunt team who were originally busy around gradually gathered around.
But the focus of their attention wasn't on the actress who had just made a stunning debut, but on the Italian machine that was emitting a slight warmth!
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