Huayu97: Starting with Wu Song Fighting the Tiger

Li Ruotong also came over and said to Li Tiansheng, "I think my performance was alright, right?"

"Excellent!" Li Tiansheng replied again, "Your portrayal of Wang Yuyan is exactly how I envisioned her!"

At this moment, Cheng Xiaodong patted Liu Xiang on the shoulder, "Kid, don't just stand there watching! You'll start group training tomorrow, so I'll take you to the props department to familiarize yourself with the props!"

Liu Xiang nodded quickly, "Okay, Coach Cheng!"

He followed Cheng Xiaodong to the props team's tent.

The tent was filled with all sorts of props, including swords, bows and arrows, shields, and other period costumes. A faint scent of wood and fabric filled the air—a unique aroma found only on film sets.

Cheng Xiaodong pointed to the swords and knives and said to Liu Xiang, "These are all props from our film crew. When you train tomorrow, you need to familiarize yourself with how to use them. Remember, although these props are fake, they are still very sharp, so be careful not to hurt yourself!"

Liu Xiang nodded and reached out to pick up a long sword.

The longsword's blade was made of wood and coated with silver paint, making it look exactly like the real thing. Liu Xiang gripped the hilt and swung it lightly, finding it quite comfortable to handle.

Cheng Xiaodong watched his movements, nodded in satisfaction, and began to explain, "Your touch is really good, but you'll need to get used to the martial arts moves of Hong Kong stuntmen in dramas. You'll have to study hard!"

Liu Xiang nodded vigorously, "I will definitely study hard and live up to Coach Cheng's expectations!"

Cheng Xiaodong continued, "Good lad, you've got guts! I'm rooting for you!"

Just then, a series of crisp footsteps came from outside the tent.

Liu Xiang looked up and saw Li Ruotong standing at the tent entrance, still wearing a gentle smile.

Her gaze fell on Liu Xiang, and she asked curiously, "Coach Cheng, who is this?"

Cheng Xiaodong quickly introduced, "Oh, Ruotong, this is our crew's new all-around stuntman, Liu Xiang! The young man is quite skilled; he was recommended by Director Kang!"

Li Ruotong's eyes lit up. She looked Liu Xiang up and down, and said with an appreciative attitude, "Hello, Liu Xiang! I'm Li Ruotong from Hong Kong. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Liu Xiang quickly put down her longsword and said happily, "Sister Ruotong, I'm your fan! I especially love your portrayal of Little Dragon Girl!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ruotong couldn't help but laugh, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze: "Thank you for liking it!"

Cheng Xiaodong joked from the side, "Ruotong, you should mentor this young man more often!"

Li Ruotong smiled and rolled her eyes at Cheng Xiaodong: "Liu Xiang, have you ever worked as a stunt double before?"

Liu Xiang shook her head. "No, this is my first time being a stunt double! But I've played a major role in the 'Water Margin' series before, and I even played a villainous supporting role in 'Princess Pearl'!"

"Water Margin?" Li Ruotong's eyes lit up even more. "Is it the version directed by Zhang Shaolin? I know that series had a huge budget!"

Liu Xiang nodded. "Yes! I play the role of Wu Song in the drama."

"Wu Song, actually Wu Song was really strong when he fought the tiger!" Li Ruotong looked at him in shock.

Liu Xiang scratched her head sheepishly. "Thank you for the compliment, Sister Ruotong! I still have a lot to learn!"

As the two were talking, Chen Haoming's voice came from outside: "Sister Ruotong! It's time to touch up your makeup! The next scene is about to start filming!"

Upon hearing this, Li Ruotong quickly said to Liu Xiang, "Liu Xiang, I have to go filming now! We'll talk again later!"

Liu Xiang nodded quickly, "Okay, Sister Ruotong! You go ahead and get busy!"

Li Ruotong smiled at him, turned around and walked out quickly.

As Liu Xiang watched her departing figure, her heart felt as sweet as if she had drunk honey.

Cheng Xiaodong patted him on the shoulder, "Kid, stop daydreaming! Get familiar with the props, we'll be practicing for real tomorrow!"

Liu Xiang then came to her senses and quickly picked up a dagger from the side, examining it carefully.

He knew this was the most important opportunity of his life, and he had to seize it.

The next morning, Liu Xiang was awakened by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, got out of bed, and opened the door.

Lin Dian stood at the door, holding a set of black training clothes. His face was serious as he said, "Liu Xiang, Director Li has some tasks this afternoon. Training time is earlier than scheduled. Change into these clothes and come with me to the training ground!"

Liu Xiang nodded quickly, "Okay, Coach Lin!"

He took the training clothes and quickly changed into them.

This training uniform fits her perfectly, and wearing it makes Liu Xiang look much more energetic.

He followed Lin Dian to an open space behind the film set.

A tall wire scaffold has been erected here, reaching a height of over ten meters, with several thick steel cables hanging down from the top of the scaffold, and a thick air cushion laid underneath.

Yuan Bin was standing under the wire scaffold, holding a wrench, carefully checking the sturdiness of the steel cable.

Seeing Liu Xiang arrive, Yuan Bin nodded. "Then you can warm up first!"

Liu Xiang nodded, walked to the open space to the side, and began to warm up.

He first did some stretching exercises to loosen his wrists and ankles, and then performed a set of long fist techniques. This set of long fist techniques was one he had learned during his time at the Songshan Martial Arts School; the style of the punches was powerful and vigorous, displaying a fierce and imposing presence.

Lin Dian and Yuan Bin stood aside, watching him practice boxing, nodding occasionally.

After Liu Xiang finished his punch, Lin Dian walked over. "Kid, not bad! Solid foundation! But boxing and being a stunt double are two different things! As a stunt double, the most important thing is to learn how to protect yourself!"

With that, Lin Dian picked up a wooden stick from the ground. "Come on, let's spar a few times! I want to see how fast you react!"

Liu Xiang took a deep breath and nodded. "Okay, Coach Lin!"

Lin Dian, holding a wooden stick, thrust it toward Liu Xiang's chest.

Liu Xiang reacted quickly, dodging to the side and then reaching out to try to snatch the wooden stick from Lin Dian's hand.

Lin Dian was prepared. He twisted his wrist and struck Liu Xiang's shoulder with the wooden stick.

Liu Xiang quickly ducked, dodging the attack.

The two exchanged blows for over a dozen moves.

Lin Dian's moves were fierce, each strike aimed at Liu Xiang's vital points. His staff techniques were tricky and varied, leaving Liu Xiang dazzled.

Liu Xiang managed to dodge Lin Dian's attacks thanks to her solid basic skills, but she was still struggling.

Finally, Lin Dian's wooden stick stopped at Liu Xiang's neck, and he praised him, saying, "Kid, not bad! Your reaction time is indeed quick! But your defense still has some problems! You need to practice more!"

Liu Xiang nodded and replied, "Thank you for your guidance, Coach Lin! I will definitely work hard!"

Yuan Bin walked over, patted Liu Xiang on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, that's enough for the warm-up and combat training! Now, let's begin the wire work practice!"

As he spoke, Yuan Bin led Liu Xiang to the area beneath the wire scaffold.

He pointed to the steel cables on the rigging and said to Liu Xiang, "This is what we call wire work in Hong Kong dramas! It's probably similar to that in mainland China, but we still need to practice a lot!"