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Chapter 70 Tanks Without Rearview Mirrors

"Come and see this good stuff!" Liu Meng shouted excitedly.

Xu Ying's eyes lit up and he was the first to run over, followed by the others. Everyone knew what it was.

At this moment, a dark green Type 59 tank is parked on the open ground of the training ground, its tracks covered with fresh mud that gleams in the sunlight.

"Type 59?" Xu Ying said with some regret upon seeing the tank in front of him, "I thought..."

"Hehe, you didn't expect me to give you something brand new, did you?" Liu Meng said with a laugh. "This is something we've been trying to get for a long time. It's good enough if we get it."

Zhu Yilong, who arrived later, clicked his tongue, reached out and touched it, "Wow! The real thing!"

Looking at his expression, Xu Jia said, "This is nothing. I've seen better ones. Those are the real behemoths."

Xu Ying walked around the tank, feeling very happy. This was driving a tank! He couldn't wait.

This vehicle is the same model as the tank Wu Jing used when filming "Wolf Warrior".

This also reminded Xu Ying of an interview with Wu Jing, in which he said that there were no rearview mirrors in the tank.

Coupled with his mesmerizing expressions and tone, this clip became a viral sensation online and has been the subject of constant parodies by netizens.

Now Xu Ying also wanted to see if there were any rearview mirrors inside the tank.

Xu Ying can now say with certainty that the Type 59 tank did not have rearview mirrors.

As for whether there are others, he doesn't know; he hasn't actually seen them.

Soon, the props team and military advisors began explaining safety precautions and basic filming choreography to the actors.

This scene is the climax of Zhuang Yan's desperate attempt to break through the Blue Army's defenses, risking everything to seize a tank and charging towards the command post.

"Xu Ying, are you alright?" Liu Meng asked, a little worried. "Although the speed won't be fast and the route is planned, it's still operating inside a tank."

Xu Ying poked his head out of the tank, his eyes filled with excitement. This big guy was really something else.

Xu Ying heard Liu Meng's meaning and realized that he wasn't going to let him actually drive. He then looked at the tank driver who was already prepared.

"Director Liu, since that's the case, let me try it first." Xu Ying pointed to the tank driver next to him. "He's already explained it to me, so I'll give it a try."

"Do you think driving a tank is the same as driving a car? Old Xu, I know you're very capable, but do you think you can master driving a tank overnight?"

"That's right, Lao Xu."

"Don't worry, there are people watching over this place, and the area is quite spacious."

Seeing Xu Ying's insistence, Liu Meng acquiesced, since the footage of Xu Ying driving himself was definitely better than that of others.

"Then be careful. Oh, and try the tank-mounting maneuver too. Just do it however you look cool..."

Before Liu Meng could finish speaking, Xu Ying had already nimbly jumped onto the tank, supporting his entire body like a fish, and landed perfectly inside the tank.

This move made everyone present look incredibly cool.

"Awesome, that's exactly what I wanted!"

"Good lad, you've got some skills."

The interior of the tank was cramped and filled with the smell of engine oil and metal.

Xu Ying sat in the driver's seat and touched the control lever in front of him.

Driving skills are clearly visualized in my mind, but the feeling of actually experiencing them is still different.

"Comrade Xu, let's double-check." The veteran squatted down beside him, pointing to the instruments and controls. "This lever on the left controls the left track, and the one on the right controls the right track. To move forward, push both levers together. To turn, push only one side..."

As he spoke, he saw Xu Ying skillfully inspecting the various devices.

The veteran was somewhat shocked. Xu Ying seemed to know it all too well. How could he learn it so quickly?

Soon, the roar of the engine suddenly rang out, making our eardrums vibrate.

Following the instructions, Xu Ying slowly pushed the control lever.

The heavy tank began to move forward, its tracks grinding against the ground with a distinctive creaking sound.

Outside, Zhu Yilong's eyes widened. "Old Xu really started eating!"

The tank quickly drew an arc across the open ground, its movements surprisingly smooth.

After driving for several dozen meters, Xu Ying skillfully maneuvered the clumsy car body and accurately turned it around.

A few minutes later, the tank returned to its original position.

Xu Ying leaned out from under the roof, his face beaming with excitement. "Director Liu, I think it's a good idea!"

Liu Meng finally breathed a sigh of relief and walked over. "How are you feeling?"

"It's not as difficult as I imagined, I can operate it." Xu Ying jumped down and patted the dust off his hands.

Liu Meng thought for a moment and looked at the veteran.

The veteran who came out later nodded, but looked at Xu Ying with an expression as if he were looking at a monster.

"Then it's settled." Liu Meng made the decision. "By the way, practice your car-getting movements more. Do it like that during filming. Special forces soldiers need to look cool and dashing."

Seeing his expression, the class monitor walked over and said with a smile.

"This kid's pretty good, isn't he? He's got no problem with rifles, submachine guns, and sniper rifles. But this tank... I was quite surprised. I didn't expect him to be able to drive one of these."

"Squad leader, you don't know, he doesn't seem to know how to drive like this even as well as others." The veteran really couldn't believe that someone could drive a tank on their first try.

"I'm used to it."

......

"Scene 137 of 'I Am a Special Forces Soldier,' Scene 1, Begin!"

The clapperboard rang.

In the scene, Xu Ying, who plays Zhuang Yan, has his face covered in grease and his eyes reveal a desperate, ruthless determination.

He leaped into the tank and slammed the hatch shut.

A close-up shot inside the tank captured him pushing the control lever with both hands.

Outside, the tanks roared to life and charged toward the makeshift "Blue Army Command Post" tent.

Although it was traveling at low speed, the dust kicked up by the tracks and its unstoppable momentum still made everyone present hold their breath.

......

That evening, Xu Ying finally met Hou Yong, who was only in his forties and full of energy.

The first time I met Zhao Dehan, this notorious low-ranking official who was accused of corruption, was before he filmed "In the Name of the People".

This is a textbook-level performance, and it is also the scene in "In the Name of the People" where Hou Yong left the deepest impression on the audience.

Of course, Hou Yong has acted in too many movies, such as "Out of the Amazon" and "The Qin Empire". He is a veteran actor who is very representative.

"Hello, Professor Hou Yong." Xu Ying smiled and extended his hand.

"Hello, I've seen your TV series, and I also saw you at the Magnolia Awards ceremony." Hou Yong smiled warmly. "We didn't know each other back then, but I've been very curious about you, haha."

"For today's scene, Mr. Hou Yong can rest assured about Xu Ying's acting skills. You can just act freely."

"That's no problem, as long as he can catch it."

"No problem."

This scene depicts the wilderness survival training for the Wolf Fang team. The continuous physical exertion caused Xiao Zhuang to accidentally fall down a hillside, where he was rescued by Da Hei Lian, who was fishing, and his entourage.

The man with the dark face is He Zhijun, played by Hou Yong. Xiao Zhuang is unaware of his true identity.

The scenes between Xu Ying and Hou Yong were filmed very smoothly, and when the two actors put on a show, there was no trace of acting.

Another month later, after filming in the Jinling Military Region was completed, the crew was to film on location in Yunnan Province.

This is also the most important scene: the siege of Yuanshan Town.

After settling into the hotel, the film crew went to set up the scenes, while Xu Ying and the others stayed in the hotel playing games.

The day finally arrived when "The New Three Kingdoms" was to air.