novellhall Chapter 37 Remaining Calm in the Face of Danger +2
Chapter 37 Remaining Calm in the Face of Danger +2
Chen Xun returned to the set of "Snow White and the Huntsman".
After unlocking the affinity vision, he became even more motivated to improve his attributes!
The film crew is shooting a dialogue scene following an action scene:
Christine and Chris Hemsworth took a short break in the forest to exchange intelligence.
The actual forest served as a green screen, with some replica trees and rocks placed in front of the stage.
It really tests the actors' sense of conviction and imagination!
Acting in front of a green screen requires extraordinary mental fortitude.
Chen Xun currently lacks this experience and mindset.
His current acting skills are not yet sufficient to get into character in front of a green screen.
Everything proceeded as planned.
Action!
The two lead actors got into character.
Chen Xun stood near the monitor and observed.
He scanned the entire room with a look of favorability.
The director's favorability rating for him is [28], the action director Mike's is [41], and the ratings for several familiar staff members fluctuate between [10-20].
It's just normal on-set interpersonal relationships.
Chen Xun's gaze was focused on the huge spotlight hanging above the photography studio.
These spotlights are typically used to create special lighting effects and are usually not moved for a long time after they are installed.
Turn it on when you need it, and turn it off when you don't!
Suddenly he felt a slight strange noise.
Looking in the direction of the sound, the spotlights on the studio seemed to be swaying slightly, making a "creaking" sound.
It wasn't noticeable in the noisy filming scene; only someone like Chen Xun, who was observing the set, could vaguely hear it.
His gaze fell on the connection point of the spotlight.
The hairs on my whole body stood on end!
The metal parts at the connection point appear to be being pulled by a tremendous force, slowly deforming and about to break apart!
And diagonally below it, Kristen and Chris are auditioning!
Although it wasn't directly above the two people, the angle was enough for the falling lamp fragments and shockwave to reach them!
"Watch out above!"
Chen Xun shouted it out almost instinctively.
Everyone paused for a moment.
Christine and Chris instinctively looked up.
In that very instant!
"Click"
A crisp sound!
The retaining clips have completely broken open!
The heavy spotlight fell with a whoosh of wind!
"Oh shit!"
"Get down!"
Exclamations erupted!
Chen Xun made a move!
Instead of instinctively retreating or seeking cover like the others, he rushed toward the edge of the lamp's trajectory.
His goal was not to catch the light.
That's something only an idiot would do!
Chen Xun moved as fast as a shadow, and before the lamp could hit the ground, he suddenly pushed away the female stagehand who was stunned in place!
At the same time, he used a "body recovery technique" to roll to the side, avoiding the flying debris as much as possible.
"Bang!"
"Splash!!"
The lamp smashed onto the replica rock prop, scattering fragments and filling the air with dust.
The entire set was deathly silent, save for the piercing wail of the sirens.
Chen Xun quickly got up from the ground, dusted himself off, and was fine except for a slight abrasion on his elbow from rolling around.
The female stagehand, still shaken and pale, stammered her thanks to him.
Are you alright?
Chen Xun confirmed.
"No...it's okay! Thank you! Thank you!"
The female stagehand's voice was still trembling.
Chen Xun then looked in the direction of Christine and Chris.
They were quickly protected by assistants and bodyguards and were not injured, only frightened.
Christine looked at Chen Xun, her eyes filled with surprise.
[Kristen Stewart's favorability +10, current favorability 45]
The director and producer rushed over, their faces ashen, to calm the lead actor, check the situation, and sternly demand the cause of the accident.
The safety supervisor, sweating profusely, had already begun inspecting other equipment.
Chen Xun did not move closer.
In that lightning-fast rescue operation, due to his extreme focus and precise control of his body, two orbs of light fell from him:
[Physical Attributes - Extreme Reaction +3]
[Aura-related attribute - Composure under pressure +2]
absorb!
A deeper understanding of how to unleash the body's potential and maintain inner calm under extreme pressure has entered my body.
Action director Mike walked over, patted Chen Xun on the shoulder forcefully, his eyes full of admiration:
"Holy crap, Chen! That was amazing! Quick reaction, clean movements! You saved her!"
He pointed to the female stagehand who was still trembling.
[Mike's favorability +15, current favorability 56]
The director also came over.
He broke out in a cold sweat.
This is his directorial debut!
Both lead actors are very popular; if something happens on their set…
He dared not imagine the consequences.
Upon reaching Chen Xun, director Rupert, filled with gratitude, gave Chen Xun a strong hug:
"Chen, thank you so much for your quick reaction just now, which prevented more serious consequences. On behalf of the crew, I thank you!"
[Director Rupert Sanders' favorability +20, current favorability 48]
My favorability rating jumped by 20 points!
Chen Xun nodded: "Of course, it's good that everyone's alright!"
Filming has been temporarily suspended due to the incident.
Chen Xun didn't linger. He nodded to Christine and prepared to leave the set.
Although today's goal was not achieved, the gains far exceeded expectations. Not only did I find a rare attribute, but I also significantly increased the favorability of several key figures.
Christine watched Chen Xun's departing figure, the number [45] above her head flashing, as if something was about to change.
After the spotlight incident, Chen Xun could clearly feel the atmosphere was different on the set of "Snow White and the Huntsman".
In the past, when staff saw him, they would mostly nod politely, with a sense of distance and courtesy.
Now many people will take the initiative to greet him:
"Hey, Chen!"
"How's today, Chen?"
"Thanks, buddy, I really owe you something that day."
……
Their favorability ratings have also generally increased significantly!
It jumped from the original range of [10-20] to [30-50].
The female stagehand he rescued immediately had a favorability rating of 85 when she saw him!
Rupert Sanders, seeing Chen Xun, took the initiative to walk over, a smile on his face:
"Hey! Chen!"
"You reacted incredibly quickly that day! Mike told me you have a strong action background and performed exceptionally well in your previous independent films!"
Chen Xun nodded: "I studied with martial arts instructors for a while and have some interest in action design."
Director Rupert stroked his chin, sized up Chen Xun, and seemed to be assessing something:
"We have a small role here. We originally found a character actor, but he got injured at the last minute. He only has a few scenes!"
"It's about a forest elf scout corrupted by dark magic. It requires good physical acting skills and involves a lot of special effects makeup. Are you interested in giving it a try?"
Chen Xun's heart skipped a beat.
A character with special effects, both dialogue and action?
This is much better than just being a background character or a regular thug!
Moreover, leaving a name and a traceable role in such a large-scale production is a great addition to one's resume.
"interested in!"
Chen Xun immediately agreed: "Do I need to audition?"
"No audition needed!"
Director Rupert waved his hand:
"Mike vouched for your abilities, and I've seen the rough cut of 'Crimson Rivers,' it's more than enough!"
"Special effects makeup is time-consuming and uncomfortable, so you have to be mentally prepared!"
"no problem!"
Chen Xun did not hesitate at all.
Compared to the attributes you can find, a little discomfort from the makeup is nothing.
[Professionalism has been recognized by Rupert Sanders, favorability +5, current favorability: 53]
There was an unexpected bonus!
Chen Xun is even more excited for his upcoming performance!