novellhall Chapter 168 This panel looks like the dregs of capitalism! [5000]
Chapter 168 This panel looks like the dregs of capitalism! [5000]
Chapter 168 This panel looks like the dregs of capitalism! [5000]
"Wow, the real deal! A Ducati Monster 1100EVo!"
"Look at this carbon fiber, this must be a custom-made track-spec kit, right?"
"The exhaust has also been changed; you can tell a lot of effort has been put into the sound."
"The braking system has been completely upgraded, is it for shooting special effects scenes?"
"With such good weight control, Miss Gadot must find it much easier to ride."
A buzz of discussion arose, almost entirely revolving around the motorcycle's model, modifications, performance, and any special adjustments that might have been made for filming.
The stunt team members began to quietly debate the limits of this modification in a real chase.
Gal Gadot stood there, still holding her helmet in her hand.
His face showed a surprised expression, followed by confusion and a little bit of frustration at being ignored.
She even subconsciously looked down at herself.
A well-fitting black cycling jersey is fine.
I touched my face again, and my makeup should be fine.
What's going on with these men?
Logically speaking, shouldn't at least a few people come over to fawn over her or at least glance at her a few more times at this point?
Why are they all circling around that lump of metal?
Motorcycles are cool, but how could a living person like her be outshone by a machine?
Little did she know, this motorcycle was practically a speed bump for men.
With a motorcycle, who would even look at her!
Even Dom's sister Jordana was left out in the cold.
Gail turned her gaze to Chen Xun, who seemed the most normal at the scene, her eyes questioning.
Chen Xun found it a little funny when he saw Gail's confused look.
These men, who have been in the entertainment industry for years and have seen countless beautiful women, rarely see such a coolly modified motorcycle.
He took a few steps over and stood between her and the Ducati that was being watched, explaining with a slightly helpless smile in a voice only the two of them could hear: "It's not that you don't appeal to these guys."
He pointed to Vin Diesel and Paul, who were squatting down studying the front fork: "Look at those two, and these guys around them."
He lowered his voice: "In this film crew, cars are the most important and sacred thing."
"Hollywood is never short of beautiful women. But a well-modified, high-performance vehicle that can perform amazing feats in front of the camera is the ultimate beauty that will make them drool!"
Gal Gadot suddenly realized what was happening, her face showing a mixture of amusement and exasperation.
She recalled the obsessive way the stunt riders and mechanics were focused on motorcycles when she was training.
However, I didn't expect the situation to be even more serious among the lead actors and staff.
She originally thought that riding a motorcycle would be a plus for her, but she never expected that the motorcycle would steal the attention that was originally hers.
Gal Gadot's main motorcycle scenes were filmed on a scenic mountain road in Rio, overlooking parts of the city and the bay.
Somehow the news leaked out, and on the day filming began, the area outside the cordon was packed with local residents and tourists who had heard the news. The streets were packed with people, and it was as if the whole city had been deserted.
Police and security personnel were on high alert, working hard to maintain order.
Today's scene involves Gail's character, Gisele, driving a Ducati on a highly challenging mission of tracking and information transmission.
Several scenes required her to demonstrate her skillful driving techniques on winding mountain roads at relatively high speeds, including precise cornering and rapid, continuous lane changes.
Gail changed into a more fitted dark cycling outfit, and tied her long hair into a neat ponytail.
She stepped onto the black Ducati and, after the stunt coordinator's final confirmation, nodded to director Justin Lin.
"Action!"
The Ducati's engine roared as Gal Gadot shot into the designated filming area like an arrow.
Her body was pressed tightly against the fuel tank, and the angle of her lean was just right when she turned. The tires gripped the ground firmly, drawing a smooth arc.
As she accelerated in a straight line, she lowered her body to reduce wind resistance, and the motorcycle swept across the road like a black lightning bolt.
This isn't driving around cones on flat ground, but on a mountain road with a slope and crosswinds.
She handled several high-speed curves cleanly and efficiently, demonstrating the solid results of her two months of intensive training.
Especially when navigating a hairpin bend, she used the techniques she had learned in training, subtly shifting her body weight in conjunction with braking and throttle to allow the motorcycle to pass through in a more stable and faster manner. The footage captured by the camera was full of power and beauty.
"Okay! Keep it up!"
Lin Yibin watched intently from behind the monitor.
The crowd on the periphery held their breath for a moment, then erupted into a huge cheer and whistle.
For Rio residents who love football, samba, and everything passionate, this scene was absolutely awesome!
A beautiful female rider with a stunning figure and delicate features rides a roaring Italian beast at breakneck speed along a highway that winds its way between mountains and the sea. This image is more impactful than any poster.
Some teenagers, in particular, stared wide-eyed, frantically taking photos with their phones, shouting, "That's awesome!"
"She's a motorcycle angel!"
"Angel Knight!"
The latter name was first uttered by someone and quickly spread among the crowd, accompanied by cheers.
Many people began to imitate her posture of lowering her body when cornering, taking photos of each other, and were extremely excited.
The wind was strong in the mountains, howling across the road.
While filming a shot that required relatively low-speed driving to capture facial expressions, the strong wind completely messed up the strands of hair that were scattered on her forehead and temples, making them fly wildly around the edge of her helmet, and even a few strands whipped against her cheeks and goggles.
The stylist watched from the side, frowning, and was about to call a halt to touch up the makeup.
But director Justin Lin, his eyes gleaming as he stared at the monitor, suddenly picked up the walkie-talkie: "Don't stop! Gail, stay focused! Forget about the hair! This is exactly what I want!"
In the footage, Gal Gadot squints slightly in the strong wind, her lips pressed tightly together, as she tries to keep the vehicle stable.
The messy, flying hair did not weaken her aura; instead, it added a wild beauty of breaking free from constraints, perfectly matching the mysterious and unconventional qualities of Giselle, the character she played.
That is the true charm that transcends exquisite packaging, full of vitality and dynamism.
"Cut! Perfect! This is amazing!"
Justin Lin shouted excitedly, "Gail, that's it! Wild and untamed! That wild, flowing hair was a stroke of genius!"
Gal Gadot stopped the car, took a breath, and upon hearing the director's words, also breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled.
She took off her helmet, casually tidied her messy hair with her hand, and gave an OK sign in the director's direction.
This casual yet slightly tired gesture drew cheers from the surrounding audience.
More teenagers below shouted, "Angel Knight!"
Chen Xun stood near the director's monitor and observed the entire filming process.
His gaze wasn't just fixed on Gal Gadot's driving performance; he also carefully captured her performance in close-up shots.
When facing strong winds and focusing on controlling the car, those subtle changes in facial expressions and eyes, a momentary tension caused by wind interference, and the sharpness after overcoming difficulties.
When she acts with other actors, the rhythm of her lines and the tentative emotions conveyed in her tone are also worth studying.
Just then, a purple attribute orb fell from Gal Gadot's body:
[Test Dialogue +6]
Chen Xun absorbed the nutrients as usual.
[Dialogue attribute upgrade, Dialogue: Lv5 (2/1000)]
Upgrade all attributes to level 5!
Chen Xun suddenly sensed something different!
The attribute orbs, upon merging into his body, no longer belonged to their respective independent experience slots as before.
They seemed to blend together.
Chen Xun could sense his understanding of all aspects of acting.
The control of body language, the handling of lines, the transmission of emotions, the grasp of rhythm, and the creation of atmosphere are all being integrated at an unprecedented speed.
boom!
Chen Xun felt as if some kind of barrier deep within his consciousness had been completely shattered.
In his field of vision, the previously clear panels of lines, body language, facial expressions, eyes, emotions, rhythm, aura, and experience bars began to merge!
After the flickering light subsided, an extremely simple panel appeared before him:
【Acting realm】
Level: Capable of handling tasks independently Progress: 60%
Note: All basic performance attributes have been upgraded to level 5 or above, reaching the threshold of being able to stand alone.
From then on, any attribute orbs, experiences, or insights related to performance will no longer be subdivided, but will be directly aggregated to improve the overall [Acting Skill Level] level and experience.
Performances are no longer limited to the accumulation of individual skills, but rather pursue holistic, organic, and creative artistic expression.
Each advancement in your skill level will comprehensively enhance your understanding and application of performing arts.
Additional unlock: [Skill Fusion Panel]
Note: You can actively view and try to merge the skill attribute balls you have absorbed from different performers to explore your own unique performance style and techniques.
Note: There is a success rate to fusion and unknown evolutionary possibilities.
Chen Xun stood there, stunned.
For a moment, I couldn't tell if I was acting or cultivating immortality.
I hope I don't just ascend to heaven in broad daylight after inhaling all of this!
However, the system upgrade gave him a pleasant surprise.
This means that his future learning and growth methods will undergo a fundamental change.
No longer do we need to obsess over how much experience we still need for a particular attribute. Instead, we should improve our acting skills through continuous observation, practice, absorption, and reflection.
The newly unlocked Skill Fusion Panel opens a door to a world full of possibilities.
He had previously absorbed a lot of skill balls, such as Jackie Chan's "Action Comedy Essence," Carlos's "Street Driving Instinct Complex," and Hank's "Wilderness Fighting Basics."
He now seems capable of fusing these skill attribute orbs into a unique ability of his own.
For Chen Xun, standing upright was a qualitative leap!
In the past, he learned from others and absorbed the essence of their performances, but now he has the ability to perform with his own unique style.
Chen Xun took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and brought his attention back to the film set.
Filming for Gal Gadot is still ongoing.
Chen Xun focused his attention and noticed that he felt much smoother absorbing the attribute orbs now.
Those attribute orbs related to the rhythm of lines, eye contact, and posture were integrated into the body and directly became part of the [Acting Skills Realm] experience pool.
Although the growth is slow, he can feel that he is improving overall.
Two days later, the script happened to omit Chen Xun's scenes.
Normally, actors can rest or stay in a hotel.
However, given the special circumstances in Rio, security chief Harper and the film's producers strongly advised that all main actors should not leave the heavily guarded hotel or film set area unless absolutely necessary.
Chen Xun thought for a moment, and decided that instead of staring blankly at the ceiling in the hotel room, he might as well go to the film set, where he could observe and learn from the stories, and also study his newly upgraded system.
The crew is filming some dialogue scenes and interactions between Van Dijk, Paul, and Gale inside a makeshift hiding place.
Chen Xun greeted director Justin Lin, found a quiet corner to sit down, and used the script as cover while his mind immersing himself in the new attribute panel.
The progress on the panel is only 61%.
It has only increased by 1% in the past few days, which is slow progress.
He sat on the set watching others perform.
Attribute orbs continued to fall, but they were all integrated into the overall progress on the panel, increasing the experience of the realm.
However, Chen Xun's attention was mainly focused on the newly unlocked [Skill Fusion Panel].
On the left side of the panel, several skill icons flashing with different glows caught his eye:
[Jackie Chan's Action Comedy Essence (Gold)]
[Hank's Basic Combat Skills (Purple)]
【Carlosian - Street Driving Instinct Comprehensive (Gold)】
Color classifications also appeared behind the skill attribute balls.
It seems that different skill attribute balls have different levels.
"Try this first!"
Chen Xun had a sudden inspiration and combined the essence of Jackie Chan's action comedy with the basics of Hank's field combat.
The two icons were dragged into the merge area on the right.
A prompt immediately popped up on the panel:
[Attempting to fuse: Gold skill: the essence of action-comedy performance with purple skill: basic field combat skills]
[Estimated Fusion Cost: Due to the involvement of gold skills, the base fusion cost is one million World Yuan, and the purple skill adds an additional cost of five hundred thousand World Yuan, for a total of one million five hundred thousand World Yuan.]
[Success Rate: Based on the current acting skill level, the estimated fusion success rate is approximately 60%. Failure may result in skill downgrade, loss of some traits, or unknown effects.]
[Is it true that payment methods are indeed simplified and integrated?]
Holy crap!
Chen Xun almost jumped up from his chair.
He quickly covered his mouth, looked around to make sure no one was watching, but his mind was in turmoil.
One million five hundred thousand US dollars?
It's just an estimate.
The success rate is only two-thirds!
Is this system from a black market store?
This is robbery!
He had a huge sum of money in his bank account, including dividends from "The Hunger Games" and advance payments for "Fast & Furious 5".
But this would take away 1.5 million yuan, which is equivalent to the down payment for a decent house or several top-of-the-line supercars!
Just to try and combine two performance skills?
That really hurts!
Chen Xun stared at the string of zeros, feeling his heart clench.
How come this system has taken on the stench of capitalism after the upgrade?
Money-grubbing!
But the skill fusion feature was really appealing to him, making him eager to try it out.
Although he had previously integrated these skills, they ultimately belonged to others. Chen Xun could use them frequently, but he always felt there was a layer of something missing.
Jackie Chan's techniques make the fights visually appealing and memorable, while Hank's techniques make the fights realistic, deadly, and highly effective.
If the fusion is successful, it means that his future action scenes will be a major advantage.
Moreover, Chen Xun had a premonition.
After the skills are integrated, it may greatly enhance his physical abilities. These fighting techniques will no longer be limited to performances, and his real-world combat capabilities should also be improved.
In a chaotic place like Rio, improving one's own abilities can be considered a form of self-protection.
My life is the most important thing!
Chen Xun gritted his teeth.
Damn it!
Isn't money meant to be spent?
And it was spent on myself.
Worth it!
If it fails—just consider it a complete loss of investment, and you can earn it back later!
The acting industry is a fast way to make money!
After filming this movie, I can earn quite a bit more!
He made a snap decision and mentally selected "Curious Payment".
In an instant, he felt as if a faint electric current had passed through his body, yet it was as if nothing had happened at all.
But in the field of vision, the fusion area shone brightly, and the two skill icons began to rotate, approach, and collide, creating tiny specks of light.
The process lasted for about ten seconds, during which Chen Xun's palms were sweating with nervousness.
The light dissipated.
Everything is in vain!
The skill crafting panel is completely empty!
Chen Xun was startled!
Failed?
He hurriedly looked at the two skill attribute orbs that were being used as materials.
The two skill attribute orbs are still lying in the skill bar, unchanged.
There's a 60% chance of failure!
Looks like today's a bit unlucky!
After the first time, the second time wasn't so difficult!
Chen Xunzhi beggar Jian Shi.
A familiar electric current coursed through his body, and the area where his skills merged shone brightly.
Chen Xun clenched his fist.
This time, as the light faded, a brand new golden, flowing skill icon appeared.
Its shape is more complex than before, as if it combines the agility of a dragon with the sharpness of a military knife.
【Successful integration】
[Gain unique skill: Chen Xun - Essence of Practical Combat Action Performance (Gold)]
[Skill Description: Perfect World combines the rhythm, unpredictability, and visual tension of action comedy with the efficiency, instinctive reactions, and realistic sense of destruction of open-world combat. This skill not only significantly enhances the performance level and credibility of action scenes, but also deeply embeds some real combat reactions and body control techniques into the user's instincts, allowing for controlled use outside of performance situations.]
[Note: The intensity and effectiveness of instinctive application are affected by the user's basic physical condition and actual circumstances.]
Become!
And the results far exceeded expectations!
Chen Xun felt a complex flow of information instantly surge into his limbs and the depths of his brain.
It is no longer knowledge that needs to be recalled, but has become a bodily instinct.
Chen Xun carefully examined the skills that were unique to him.
It contains information on how to make a grappling move appear realistic and dangerous on camera, while also allowing viewers to see key details through subtle adjustments in angle.
How to incorporate a subtle, character-specific rhythm into a series of continuous strikes.
More importantly, he felt that his body seemed to have memorized those efficient ways of exerting force, key striking points, and emergency countermeasures.
They settle deep within muscle memory.
It can be used at any time!
Moreover, it is invoked almost without conscious thought, as naturally as breathing.
This money was well spent!
As Chen Xun felt the changes within his body, the pain of spending money was lessened considerably by the immense joy.
He stood up and moved around a bit, feeling that he had gained a more nuanced understanding of his body.
Chen Xun really wants to find someone to try it out with right now.
The opportunity came soon.
During a break in filming in the afternoon.
After his routine patrol of the surrounding area, his security captain, Raphael, returned to the edge of the set to rest and was stretching his wrists.
Rafael is a former Brazilian policeman whose skills were honed in the streets and slums, not just for show.
Chen Xun walked over and said in a relaxed tone, "Hey, Raphael, got a minute? I've been working on some close-quarters combat moves for my character lately, and I'd like to find someone experienced to practice with, just to get a feel for it. Is that convenient?"
Raphael glanced at Chen Xun, then at the director and lead actors resting not far away. Feeling that things were under control, he nodded: "No problem, Mr. Chen, let's stop here."
He was actually a little curious. The lead actor had performed amazingly well in training and in the car, so he wondered what level he was at in unarmed combat.