Huayu started from the Three Kingdoms period

Early in the morning, Xu Ying was woken up by his biological clock in his dormitory.

He felt a little unaccustomed to the absence of a reveille.

I've gotten used to it after more than a month.

The phone that was handed in has been retrieved. The last time she got her phone back was when Jing Tian called to say that her phone was back on. They're all very capable people, and she was very excited.

Xu Ying was browsing through the latest news when Yang Siwei said that the cast was almost finalized and that Zhang Jiayi and Wang Yaoqing had reached an agreement.

Now we're just waiting for Xu Ying and Jing Tian's schedules to be confirmed so that filming can begin. The filming location is set in Beijing.

Guo Fan said he had already drawn most of the storyboards, and he took pictures of them one by one and sent them over via MMS.

Didn't he know that Xu Ying already had a mobile phone that could receive pictures?

Yes, it was still a gift from Jing Tian.

Guo Fan is hardworking, as Xu Ying can tell from his storyboard drawings.

As for the filming schedule, Xu Ying had a gap from June to September.

I just don't know how Jing Tian's filming progress will be. I told her before that we would adjust the important scenes to the early stages, so she shouldn't have any problems.

This movie is not complicated; it can be filmed in a month at most.

Xu Ying then looked at the recent social hot topics.

[Brother Sharp Goes Viral: A homeless man's unique outfit has become a viral sensation on Weibo, sparking a nationwide discussion.]

[Tang Jun's Academic Credentials Scandal: Fang Zhouzi questioned on Weibo whether "King of Hired Managers" Tang Jun's doctoral degree came from a "diploma mill."]

Huayi Brothers acquires multiple studios, accelerating the capitalization of its film and television business.

[The box office for "1.4 Blades" surpasses 140 million yuan, "Little Big Soldier" surpasses 150 million yuan, and "Avatar" leads the pack with a precipitous 13 billion yuan!]

......

After getting up, washing up, and putting on his gear, Xu Ying got up.

"Old Xu, what are you doing instead of sleeping?" Zhu Yilong propped himself up.

"Let's run! Let's go, another five kilometers!"

"Damn it, Lao Luo, Lao Xu, why are you up too?!"

"Of course it's running! Persistence pays off."

"Damn it! Wait for me!"

......

On the runway.

"Five kilometers, I love you! I miss you so much if I don't run for a day!"

"We'll fight even if it means losing skin and flesh, we'll never fall behind; we'll bleed and sweat but we'll never shed a tear!"

Xu Ying, Zhu Yilong, Luo Jin, and others ran in unison in the morning light, chanting familiar training slogans.

Sweat streamed down their dark cheeks, soaking the backs of their training uniforms.

More than a month of closed training not only changed their physique, but also ingrained this discipline and rhythm into their very bones.

Not far away, several officers in military uniforms watched the group of actors who were doing their morning exercise on their own, and their faces showed approving smiles.

"Haha, these lads are really energetic. Even after training is over, they can still maintain this level of enthusiasm." A middle-aged officer nodded.

"Especially that Xu Ying." The slightly younger officer next to him chimed in, his gaze falling on the figure running at the front. "According to the instructor, he never faltered during training. He excelled in every subject. His self-discipline is more like that of a veteran than an actor."

"That's the kind of spirit needed for acting," the middle-aged officer said. "That's exactly the kind of energy and spirit our drama needs. It seems that Director Liu and Deputy Commander Ji were right."

After running five kilometers, the group slowly walked to relax.

Zhu Yilong, panting, wiped his sweat: "Old Xu, do you think this counts as... um, what's that term again, muscle memory?"

"More or less." Xu Ying regulated his breathing. "I'm used to it. Suddenly not running makes me feel uncomfortable."

Luo Jin stretched his calves and laughed, "Now I understand what it means to 'regret joining the army for three years, regret not joining for a lifetime.' This month is enough for me to reminisce about for years."

"Come on," Xu Jia followed from behind and patted Luo Jin on the shoulder. "At the farewell dinner last night, you were the one who was the most enthusiastic, clinging to the instructor's arm and yelling the loudest."

"I was really feeling that way!" Luo Jin retorted, which drew a burst of laughter.

Back in their temporary dormitory, the group took a cold shower and changed into clean casual clothes.

After training, they temporarily transformed from "soldiers" back into "actors," but the toughness and efficiency in their demeanor had quietly settled in.

Xu Ying was drying her hair when her phone vibrated.

He picked it up and saw that it was a message from Jing Tian.

[Tian Tian: Good morning, senior!]

[We're filming a very important court scene today, a scene between actors Sun Honglei and Wu Zhenyu. I'm watching from the sidelines and learning from them; they're so impressive!]

How's it going on your end? Have you started filming yet? /smiley face

Xu Ying smiled broadly, able to picture Jing Tian staring intently at the set.

[Xu Ying: Filming hasn't officially started yet; we're waiting for final coordination from the production team and the weather.]

Just finished running. Study hard, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. Remember to rest.

Not long after the message was sent, Jing Tian called, her voice very low, with some background noise and the director shouting "Ready!" faintly audible.

"Senior brother!" Her voice was filled with excitement and a little tiredness. "Why are you up so early? I thought you would sleep in a little longer. I'm here... um, just taking a short rest. We have to film again soon."

"I've gotten used to my biological clock." Xu Ying walked to the window. "It sounds like you're quite busy over there."

"Yes, the scenes are quite concentrated, but it's good. I can learn a lot from filming with so many senior actors." Jing Tian paused, her voice softening slightly, with a hint of coquettishness, "It's just... I miss you a little. The filming period here is long, and it will be a long time before I can go back."

"I miss you too." Xu Ying's voice was gentle. "Focus on filming. Once you've finished filming your major scenes, we can arrange your schedule."

"Yes! I know!" Jing Tian's tone became serious. "Senior brother, I'll act well and won't let you down!"

"You never embarrass me," Xu Ying smiled. "Go get ready, don't delay the filming."

"Okay~ Bye-bye, senior! You keep up the good work too!"

After hanging up the phone, Xu Ying held the phone, feeling a mix of emotions.

Jing Tian faced top-notch resources and immense pressure on the set of "The Warring States," and it's remarkable that she maintained such a positive and learning attitude.

Although the movie ultimately received poor reviews, the experience may not have been entirely bad for her.

Xu Ying put down his phone; it was already bright outside the window.

Zhu Yilong leaned closer, winking, "Finished reporting to your sister-in-law?"

"You talk too much." Xu Ying put away his phone. "Hurry up and pack up. Director Liu said we'll have a script reading this morning and then go to familiarize ourselves with the filming locations this afternoon."

As the group walked out of the dormitory building, the film crew's car was already waiting.

In the car, Liu Meng briefly explained the upcoming arrangements.

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On the other hand, Jing Tian thought differently from Xu Ying; she was full of confidence in herself.

Looking at all these top-tier actors, the lighting, styling, cinematography, costumes, props, and everything else is top-notch.

Jing Tian is just not up to par; she can't carry so many people.

Are you kidding me? This show is bound to be a hit!

This advantage is on my side!