novellhall Chapter 256 Chen Xun's Involution Plan [5000 words]
Chapter 256 Chen Xun's Involution Plan [5000 words]
Chapter 255 Chen Xun's Involution Plan [5000 words]
"I agree! Paul, what do you think?"
Vin Diesel nodded first.
Paul shrugged: "I'm fine with it, anyway, my car was provided by the production team."
"Then it's settled!"
Lin Yibin made a note in his notebook: "Chen Xun, you will be in charge of leading this group."
Since Chen Xun achieved amazing results in Brazil, the crew members are very confident in his safety.
"no problem!"
Director Justin Lin's decision was exactly what Chen Xun wanted.
This gave Chen Xun just enough reason to save Paul.
After the meeting, Chen Xun deliberately waited until the very end and walked out of the building with Paul.
You look a little different today!
Paul lit a cigarette.
He quit smoking a long time ago.
But recently, I don't know why, I suddenly started feeling a lot of pressure, and I started smoking again.
"Why is it different?"
Chen Xun raised an eyebrow.
He was somewhat surprised by Paul's sensitivity.
"I can't quite put my finger on it—but he seems particularly nervous about me?"
Paul chuckled and exhaled a smoke ring: "Don't worry, I drive very steadily!"
Chen Xun looked at him: "Paul, promise me one thing."
"Um?"
"Recently, no matter what the situation, please drive carefully and don't speed, even if you're a passenger!"
Paul paused for a moment, then laughed out loud: "Why do you sound like my daughter? She said the same thing to me last week."
"I'm serious!"
Seeing Chen Xun's serious tone, Paul's expression also turned serious.
He patted Chen Xun on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Bo, I'm young, I won't go to see God so soon!"
Although there is still some time before Paul's accident occurs.
But Chen Xun wasn't sure if his appearance had created a butterfly effect and changed Paul's fate.
If Paul doesn't get into trouble, that's fine.
But what if the time is brought forward?
Chen Xun didn't want to see this happen.
When Chen Xun got home that evening, he started making plans.
Let's assume things proceed as originally planned.
Paul was involved in an accident in Santa Clarita, California.
A block near northern Los Angeles.
Paul was there to attend a charity car show he founded.
Chen Xun plans to fill the filming schedule so that Paul won't have time to participate.
Whenever Paul went out for any reason, he would act as the driver, making sure the vehicle was in good condition and that he didn't speed.
There have been many successful experiences to share.
Preparations for Fast & Furious 7 were completed quickly.
Filming started smoothly on the third day after Chen Xun returned.
The filming location was a converted abandoned airport outside Los Angeles.
Five modified cars were parked in front of the starting line, their engines growling and their exhaust pipes spewing blue flames.
This is a scene where Han and Brian are racing cars late at night.
The script says it's for testing a new engine.
Paul Walker sat in his blue Nissan GT-R, yawning.
He only slept for four hours yesterday and filmed for twelve hours today; his eyelids are drooping.
Chen Xun, sitting in the silver Toyota Supra next to him, rolled down the window: "Paul, one more take!"
"Again?"
Paul glanced in the direction of the director's monitor.
Justin Lin has already given an OK sign, so theoretically this scene can be passed.
"You could have entered the turn one second later."
Chen Xun pointed to the tire tracks on the ground: "This way, the speed of exiting the corner can be three kilometers per hour faster, making the shot more impactful."
Paul paused for a moment, then glanced at the speed camera data on his car.
He did indeed follow the standard racing line just now.
However, the late-entry cornering technique that Chen Xun mentioned requires even greater courage and precise control.
Are you sure?
"OK! Let's try it. If it doesn't work, we'll change it back."
Paul took a deep breath and put his helmet back on: "Okay, whatever you say."
Lin Yibin's voice came through the walkie-talkie: "Chen, do we still want to protect one?"
"Yes, the angle could be better."
"OK, all departments, get ready, one more take!"
The clapperboard clicked.
Both cars sped off the starting line again.
Following Chen Xun's advice, Paul delayed his entry point at the third corner.
The car drifted almost touching the ground under the influence of centrifugal force, the tires screeching and piercing the night sky. The speedometer did jump three marks when exiting the corner.
"Cut! Beautiful!"
Justin Lin stood up from behind the monitor and clapped: "That was perfect! That's a wrap!"
The staff cheered, exhausted but relieved.
Finally, I can go home from get off work!
Paul parked the car and got out, his legs feeling a little weak.
Chen Xun walked over and handed him a bottle of water: "How is it?"
"So tired!"
Paul took off his helmet, his hair completely soaked: "Chen, have you taken the wrong medicine lately? You used to be serious when you were filming, but not this abnormal."
Chen Xun smiled but did not answer.
In the scene just now, a golden attribute ball fell from Paul:
[Ability to adjust to extreme driving conditions +15]
absorb!
The progress of filming for Fast & Furious 7 on the panel has increased by 0.5%!
This is his plan to save the King of Scrolls.
Paul's time was filled with extremely high-intensity and demanding filming, leaving him too exhausted to participate in any activities outside of the film crew.
The original plan was to film for eight hours a day.
In fact, we filmed for an average of eleven and a half hours a day these past few days.
The actors are tired, but the staff are even more tired.
But nobody complained!
Because Chen Xun himself works even harder!
He arrives at the set earliest and leaves latest every day, meticulously working on every detail of each scene, even adjusting the angle of the prop license plate to achieve the perfect reflection.
The main reason is that his choice to reshoot each time was very reasonable.
The result of the reshoots was that the quality of the final product did indeed improve.
During this period, Chen Xun also absorbed a lot of high-quality attribute balls:
Team fatigue management +12
[Nighttime Shooting Light and Shadow Control +18]
Lin Yibin's eyes were shining as he looked at the materials.
If filming continues at this pace, Fast & Furious 7 may become the most technically advanced film in the series.
"That's a wrap!"
The stagehands started shouting, "Meet at 7:00 tomorrow, don't be late!"
Paul slumped into his folding chair: "Seven o'clock—kill me."
Chen Xun patted him on the shoulder: "Shall I take you back to your hotel?"
"No need, I'll drive myself."
Chen Xun replied casually, "I was just going to your hotel to meet a friend, so it was on my way."
In reality, he doesn't have any friends.
This is part of the plan.
Make sure Paul doesn't drive.
These past few days, whenever Paul was about to leave the set, Chen Xun always had a reason to go that way.
Paul didn't think much of it and nodded: "Okay, thanks."
Paul quickly fell asleep in the car.
Chen Xun glanced at the navigation while driving.
It's a 40-minute drive from the film set to the hotel. He kept the speed limit and gripped the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
The breathing techniques taught by Sanjay worked.
Despite working intensely for three consecutive days, he didn't feel particularly tired.
During each break between shoots, he would close his eyes and adjust his breathing for five minutes, which would restore most of his energy.
My phone vibrated.
It was a message from producer Neil H. Moritz: "Chen, I watched the footage today, it's excellent. Lin said you have very high standards, but the effect is definitely there. Keep it up." Chen Xun simply replied, "Of course."
Neil quickly sent another message: "We've decided to give you a raise. Your workload has exceeded the scope of your contract."
Paul woke up when they arrived at the hotel parking lot.
"arrive?"
"I'll pick you up at 6:30 tomorrow morning."
"Six-thirty? Isn't the assembly time seven?"
"Arriving early allows for more preparation."
Paul gave a wry smile: "Dude, you're driving me crazy."
"For the sake of the movie!"
Chen Xun spoke with righteous indignation and stern words.
Paul shook his head, got out of the car, and left.
Chen Xun watched his retreating figure until he stepped into the elevator, at which point he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
At 6:25 a.m. the next morning, Chen Xun appeared at Paul's room door on time.
I knocked on the door, but there was no response.
Knock again.
The door opened, and Paul, with his messy hair and barely open eyes, asked, "Are you serious?"
"Breakfast is in the car: a bacon and egg sandwich with double cheese."
"You win—"
Paul grabbed his coat and followed Chen Xun downstairs.
In the car, Chen Xun talked about today's filming schedule while driving: "We'll film the dialogue scene between you and Mia this morning, the garage renovation scene this afternoon, and two car chase scenes tonight."
"I've already had the props team retune your car; the suspension is a bit softer, making it more stable when cornering."
Paul took a bite of his sandwich and mumbled, "I've noticed you've been paying a lot of attention to my car lately."
Safety first!
"That sounds like something my mom would say."
Paul smiled, but there was a hint of emotion in his eyes: "Seriously, thanks. I know you're doing this for the good of the movie."
Chen Xun did not respond.
He simply gripped the steering wheel tighter.
set.
The first scene today is a dialogue scene.
Brian and Mia's conversation at home about retirement and family.
The scene was originally very simple, but Chen Xun suggested changing a few details.
When Brian was fixing the toy car, his hands got oil on them, and Mia helped him wipe it off.
"This feels more like real life."
Chen Xun said to Lin Yibin, "Moreover, the image of engine oil can resonate with his identity as a race car driver. Even if he wants to retire, he still loves cars at heart."
Lin Yibin thought for a moment and nodded: "We can give it a try."
Filming begins.
Paul and Jordana Brewster, who plays Mia, are sitting on the sofa in the living room.
The props team actually made a toy remote control car. Following Chen Xun's suggestion, Paul pretended to be repairing it, and his fingers were covered in a special odorless black ointment.
"Action!"
Paul was busy fixing the car when Jordana leaned on his shoulder and asked, "Are you really sure?"
"I've made up my mind."
Paul didn't look up, his fingers tightening a screw: "Medo's grown up, and I don't want to miss her birthday every year."
"But if you don't drive—are you still you?"
Paul paused for a moment.
At that moment, he subconsciously wiped his forehead with his fingers, getting engine oil on his face.
This was improvisation that wasn't in the script.
Jordana saw it, and naturally reached out to wipe it off with her thumb.
The two looked at each other.
The camera zooms in.
The tacit understanding and affection that had developed over many years of living together emerged.
"Cut!"
Justin Lin stared at the monitor, took a deep breath: "My God—this is perfect!"
"Chen, your idea about engine oil is brilliant!"
Chen Xun nodded, but he was more concerned about Paul's condition.
During that performance, a golden attribute ball fell from Paul's body:
[Deep portrayal of family emotions +20]
After absorbing the information, Chen Xun felt that his understanding of family feelings had become increasingly profound.
This further solidified his resolve to save Paul.
After filming the dialogue scenes in the morning, we had a one-hour break at noon.
Chen Xun didn't rest; he pulled the props team leader aside to check the car they would be using that afternoon.
"Have the brake pads been replaced?"
"It's been replaced; it just arrived this morning."
"Tire pressure?"
"As you requested, it's 0.2 lower than the standard for better grip."
"Where's the seatbelt?"
"The five-point suit is already installed."
Chen Xun inspected each vehicle one by one, like someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The props team leader followed behind him, muttering quietly, "Teacher Chen, were you always this meticulous?"
Safety is of utmost importance.
Chen Xun didn't even look up.
In fact, he was checking for all possible hidden dangers.
In his previous life, Paul had an accident, and the official explanation was that speeding caused him to lose control of the vehicle.
But Chen Xun knew that the condition of the vehicle, the road conditions, and even his mood that day could all be contributing factors.
He wants to eliminate everything.
The afternoon's filming was a garage renovation scene.
This scene required Paul to lie under the car and work, while Chen Xun handed him tools.
It wasn't difficult at first, but Chen Xun made another request: "Could you add a protective pad under the car? Just in case the jack malfunctions—"
"There are safety supports under the car!"
The props team leader is going crazy.
"Add another mat, for double protection."
"OK--"
As it turned out, a small accident did happen during the filming.
Paul used too much force when tightening the screw, causing the wrench to slip and fall onto the protective pad.
Without that cushion, it might have hit him in the face.
"Are you alright?"
Chen Xun rushed over immediately.
Paul crawled out from under the car, dusting himself off. "It's nothing, just a bit of a fright. Luckily there was a mat!"
The props manager standing next to him looked terrified.
If Chen Xun hadn't requested an additional mat, this would have been another safety incident.
Although it's not a big deal, it will definitely delay the progress by a few days.
His project bonus is definitely gone!
The car chase scene began filming at 7 p.m.
This scene had to be filmed with roads closed in downtown Los Angeles, and the time allotted was only four hours.
The municipal government only approved it for this long period of time.
The pressure is immense.
Chen Xun and Paul sat in the car, rehearsing their lines.
"You dash out from the third intersection, and I'll follow."
What is the speed limit?
"The script says 120, but I suggest running at 100."
Why?
"More realistic! Street racing at too high a speed would make the audience feel it's fake."
Paul thought for a moment and nodded: "That makes sense."
Filming begins.
Two cars sped through the streets of Los Angeles at night.
Chen Xun followed closely behind Paul, keeping a close eye on his car.
Tires, taillights, driving trajectory.
Filming ended at midnight.
Everyone was exhausted.
Paul sat on the curb, sipping an energy drink: "Chen, I did the math today, and the footage we shot in these three days is enough for other film crews to shoot for five days."
"Isn't high efficiency a good thing?"
"It's good—but aren't you tired?"
"tired."
Chen Xun sat down next to him: "But if the movie is made well, it's all worth it."
Paul looked at him for a long time, then suddenly asked, "My daughter's birthday is next Saturday, and I promised her we'd go to Disneyland. Can I take the day off?"
"I'll ask the director, and if possible—I'll drive you there."
Chen Xun naturally wouldn't let his efforts go to waste.
"No need for that trouble."
"No trouble at all! I actually want to go to Disneyland anyway!"
Next Saturday morning at eight o'clock, Chen Xun drove a modified Volvo C90 belonging to the film crew.
I chose this car because it received a high safety test score.
He arrived at Paul's doorstep right on time.
Paul stood at the door holding his five-year-old daughter Meadow, who was dressed in an Elsa princess dress and wearing a Mickey Mouse ear headband, and was excitedly waving her arms and legs.
"Uncle Chen!"
Meiduo recognized him; she had seen him when she visited the set before.
"Hey, little princess."
Chen Xun got out of the car and took the backpack from Paul.
It was stuffed with a water bottle, snacks, and spare clothes—a standard dad bag.
Paul was dressed casually today, in a white T-shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap, and looked ten years younger than his actual age.
He smiled as he put Meadow into the child safety seat: "She was so excited last night that she didn't fall asleep until 3 a.m."
"I can tell!"
Chen Xun glanced at the rearview mirror.
Meadow was already yawning while hugging her teddy bear.
The car drove onto the highway; the sun was shining brightly, and traffic was light on a Saturday morning in Los Angeles.
Paul played some soft music, and Meadow quickly fell asleep.
"Thank you for coming with us."
Paul said, "Actually, you don't need to—"
"I'm just looking to relax at Disneyland. I've been to America for so long and I've never been before."
Chen Xun skillfully repeated that excuse.
Chen Xun gripped the steering wheel tightly, his eyes occasionally scanning the rearview mirror and the lanes on both sides.
As I was driving through the Santa Monica intersection, a red pickup truck suddenly changed lanes from the right without using its turn signal.
Chen Xun almost instinctively jerked the steering wheel, and Volvo's electronic stability system intervened, causing the car to sway slightly but not lose control.
"What the hell?!"
Paul was startled.
The pickup truck sped away without the driver even looking back.
Chen Xun took a deep breath and adjusted his breathing.
[Danger Prediction Response +20]
A golden attribute ball fell from his body.
Chen Xun absorbed the energy while waiting at a red light.
My brain now contains more fragments of experience about dealing with unexpected road conditions.
"Your dodge just now was incredibly fast! No wonder you're a race car driver from our Fast & Furious crew!"
Paul expressed his gratitude.
If Chen Xun hadn't dodged in time, a car accident would have ruined today's holiday.
We arrived at the Disney parking lot at 9:30.
The weekend was packed with people, and colorful balloons and cheerful music filled the air.
Meadow woke up and screamed when she saw the castle's spires: "Daddy! Look! The castle!"
Paul carried her out, and Chen Xun put on his backpack.
Security check upon entering the park.
The family of four ahead of them in line had their water bottle in the father's backpack suddenly burst open.
The bottle cap wasn't tightened properly, and water sprayed out and splashed onto Meiduo's dress.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry!"
The family hurriedly apologized.
Paul waved his hand: "It's okay, just wipe it off."
But Chen Xun stared at the water bottle.
The plastic bottle had a strange bulge, as if it had been squeezed by something.
He looked up at the metal edge of the security conveyor belt and saw a protruding screw.
What a coincidence!
Fragments of "Final Destination" that Chen Xun had seen in his previous life flashed through his mind.
[Environmental Safety Hazard Identification +15]
Another attribute orb fell from Chen Xun's body.
After entering the park, Paul planned to play in It's a Small World first.
This is Meadow's favorite project.
While waiting in line, Meadow went to the popcorn cart next to her to buy snacks.
"I'll go."
Chen Xun beat him to it.
The line in front of the popcorn truck wasn't long, but when it was their turn, the machine suddenly jammed.
The staff member leaned over to check, and in the chaos, knocked over the syrup bottle.
Sticky syrup was spilled all over the floor.
"Be careful!"
Chen Xun pulled Mei Duo back as she tried to move forward.
The staff quickly apologized and began cleaning.
Paul walked over: "Why do I keep running into these kinds of things today?"
"It's normal for it to be crowded on weekends!"
Chen Xun noticed the angle at which the syrup bottle had fallen.
If Meadow had been standing in that spot, she might have slipped and hit the metal corner of the popcorn cart.
It's another coincidence.
Shouldn't it be Paul who got into trouble?
Chen Xun was somewhat puzzled, as these accidents were more related to Mei Duo.
[Child safety awareness +18]
Another attribute orb has dropped.