Chapter 473: Heartbeat, Ambiguity Grows

The crew members gathered around immediately.

The staff anxiously asked Li Meng if she was injured, and spoke in a flurry of words of concern.

A staff member of the photography team led Li Meng's frightened horse and calmed the horse down while muttering, "This was too dangerous. Fortunately, Teacher Lin saved Teacher Li."

Action director Yuan Bin also rode over on horseback and let out a long sigh of relief after getting off the horse.

"It's good that no one is hurt. This incident today is a reminder for everyone to pay more attention to safety when filming in the future."

Director Yang Weiming also rushed over on a Honda scooter and asked with concern, "Teacher Li, are you okay?"

Li Meng wiped away the tears from her eyes and said, "I'm fine, Director Yang. Thanks to Lin Lang for saving me."

Director Yang Weiming yelled angrily, "Fire the extras who scared the horse when filming the fight scene with Teacher Li just now. I'm so fucking pissed off. If Teacher Li accidentally falls off the horse and gets injured, who will take the responsibility?"

After hearing this, Li Meng hurriedly spoke up for the extras, "No, no, no, it's my poor riding skills that caused me to not control the horse well, which frightened the horse and delayed the filming progress. It has nothing to do with the extras. Director Yang, please don't take your anger out on the extras."

Lin Lang, who was standing aside, said, "Yes, Director Yang, it's not easy for extras to make a living, so forget it."

After hearing this, Director Yang Weiming suppressed his temper and replied, "Okay, Li Meng, go take a rest first and adjust your state."

"Okay, Director Yang." Li Meng nodded, but her eyes still unconsciously drifted towards Lin Lang.

Lin Lang was also looking at Li Meng. Their eyes met and then quickly looked away. It seemed that a different feeling was quietly spreading in the air.

After Li Meng left.

Yuan Bin ordered: "The props team should check the condition of the horses and props to make sure there are no hidden dangers."

"Yes, Director Yuan." The props team staff hurriedly did as they were told.

Director Yang Weiming patted Lin Lang on the shoulder and said, "Thanks to you, Teacher Lin, I didn't expect you to ride such a good horse. If you hadn't rescued me in time, Teacher Li would have been in danger of falling off the horse and getting injured!"

Lin Lang replied modestly: "It's just a piece of cake."

Then, director Yang Weiming said over the intercom, "Teacher Li's scenes will be reshot separately later. All units should get in position and prepare to reshoot the scene of destroying the Tianmen formation."

After each department received the instructions, the set became busy in an instant.

The props team shuttled around the venue, carefully checking the placement and firmness of each prop, fearing that there would be any more mistakes.

The costume team was busy arranging clothes for the actors, ensuring that every wrinkle and every ribbon was in line with the battlefield setting.

The stagehands quickly cleared the debris in the shooting area and guided the extras to their respective positions in an orderly manner.

Lin Lang took a deep breath and put the thrilling scene behind him. He patted his white horse gently and climbed onto the saddle.

At this moment, Lin Lang's eyes were focused and determined. He quickly put himself into the role of Yang Zongbao and was completely immersed in the war plot that was about to be filmed.

Lin Lang was seen wearing a black battle armor that shone coldly in the sun, with his red cloak fluttering in the wind, like a real hero about to go to the battlefield.

"Action!"

As director Yang Weiming gave an order through the walkie-talkie, the set suddenly became quiet, with only the whistling of the wind in the ears.

Yang Zongbao, played by Lin Lang, took the lead and rushed towards the "enemy camp". He was agile and wielded the spear in his hand, knocking down the weapons in the hands of the "enemy soldiers" one by one. The sounds of horses neighing and shouting for killing were intertwined.

The extras also put in their best efforts to create a grand and tragic war atmosphere.

Li Meng, who was resting on the side of the set, occasionally looked at Lin Lang who was filming. Her eyes were filled with admiration for his heroic figure and a hint of heart-pounding love.

Lin Lang galloped across the battlefield, his every move was well-organized, and he cooperated well with other actors, making the reshoot of the scene of breaking the Tianmen Formation go smoothly, and the tense atmosphere on the set was gradually replaced by wonderful filming.

Because Li Meng's fighting scenes would be re-shot soon, the makeup artist began to touch up Li Meng's makeup.

Li Meng, who had lost confidence in shooting the action scenes on horseback, had a barely perceptible worry on her face, fearing that another accident might happen.

The assistant director stepped forward and asked, "Teacher Li, Director Yang said that if you are afraid of shooting this horse riding fight scene, we will arrange a stuntman for you, and you can just shoot a few close-up shots and scenes of your face."

Li Meng was very determined and overcame her fear and replied, "I want to try to shoot the scenes myself again. If I can avoid using a double for the fighting scenes, I will try not to use a double."

The assistant director replied, "Okay, I'll arrange for the horse trainer to replace your horse with a docile one. Let the horse trainer lead you around the stables for a few laps so you can get familiar with the horse."

Li Meng smiled and replied: "Okay!"

The person who manages the horses on the set of a costume drama is usually a horse trainer.

Horse trainers are mainly responsible for training horses so that they can obey instructions and perform the actions required for filming, such as walking on a specific route, running, stopping, etc.

After finishing her makeup, Li Meng followed the horse trainer to the horse farm near the set.

During the break in filming, Lin Lang appeared in front of Li Meng riding a white horse with an apple in his hand. It was as if the Prince Charming had appeared in reality.

"Lin Lang!" Li Meng smiled sweetly.

After Lin Lang got off the horse, he handed the apple in his hand to Li Meng.

Li Meng asked with a smile: "What do you mean? Give me an apple to eat?"

Lin Lang smiled and replied: "You think too much. Apple is asking you to feed the horse and cultivate the trust and affection between the horse and you."

"Oh, that's how it is." Li Meng stuck out her tongue and smiled.

The horse trainer standing nearby said: "Apples are a food that horses prefer. The sweet smell of apples is very attractive to horses."

After listening to the system prompts, Lin Lang selected the most docile horse for Li Meng in the stable, and took Li Meng's hand to gently stroke the horse's mane.

"Sister Meng, you can gently stroke the horse's mane like this, starting from the horse's neck, so that the horse can get familiar with your breath and touch."

When Lin Lang held her hand and stroked the horse, Li Meng's heartbeat inexplicably accelerated. Her face flushed slightly and she smiled sweetly: "Lin Lang, you seem to know a lot about riding horses~"

The two were very close, close enough to feel each other's breath, and the atmosphere became subtle and ambiguous.

Lin Lang withdrew his hand and replied: "Horses are very smart animals. They can sense people's tone, and gentle voices can make them relax.

"Sister Meng, you speak softly and gently to the horse, which is also a good way to build trust with the horse."

Li Meng did as Lin Lang said, gently stroking the horse's mane and talking to the horse softly. Her voice was like a trickle of water, and the horse seemed to relax a lot, with its ears shaking from time to time.

Lin Lang watched quietly from the side with a faint smile on his face.

"Sister Meng, spending time with the horse, such as quietly accompanying it by the stable and not making sudden movements that would make the horse nervous, can also help build trust."

"If conditions permit, participating in daily care such as brushing and cleaning the horse will also enhance the relationship between the two of you."

Li Meng nodded after hearing this, "Lin Lang, you know a lot! Thank you!"

Lin Lang half-jokingly replied: "Don't thank me, Auntie. We are a family!"

Being told by Lin Lang that they were a family, Li Meng smiled and replied, "Nephew Zongbao, I will treat you to a big dinner after work tonight. Thank you for saving me just now."

"Okay, then I want to have a seafood dinner."

Li Meng replied readily, "No problem, how about booking at Guangdong Hotel?"

"Okay, that's settled. Auntie, I'm going to go film." Lin Lang mounted his horse with a smile, and rode away in a dashing manner.

Li Meng looked at Lin Lang's back as he rode away on a white horse, and she was already looking forward to her date with Lin Lang after work.

After building up enough trust and familiarity with the horse, Li Meng returned to the shooting of the horse riding fighting scenes and began to reshoot the scenes in the Great Breaking Tianmen Formation.

On the set, Li Meng was seen riding on the horse with a nimble posture, the reins tightly held in her hands. At the director's command, she shouted softly, and the horse galloped out like an arrow.

Li Mengao, dressed as a female general, raised her head and rode steadily on the horse's back, wielding the pear blossom inlaid with gold spear in her hand with great vigor, and her cooperation with the opponent actor was just right.

Amid the flying dust, Li Meng's eyes were firm and resolute, and every movement was full of power and beauty, interpreting the scene of riding a horse and fighting vividly.

When the last shot was completed, Li Meng pulled the reins neatly and the horse slowly stopped.

The set instantly erupted in warm applause, and the crew members gathered around, their eyes full of admiration and praise, and everyone clapped.

Lin Lang's face was full of smiles, his eyes showing his undisguised admiration for Li Meng, and his applause was particularly loud.

In this noisy film set, the breeze gently ruffled Li Meng's hair. While riding on horseback, she inadvertently met the eyes of Lin Lang in the crowd, and a bright smile suddenly broke out on her face.

Lin Lang's eyes were deep and fiery, as if thousands of words were flowing in them.

Li Meng's heartstrings seemed to be gently plucked by invisible fingers, and the corners of her lips rose involuntarily. Her smile showed the joy of completing the shoot, her gratitude for Lin Lang's companionship and help, and a trace of unspeakable emotion quietly spreading.

Director Yang Weiming walked towards Li Meng with a smile on his face and praised her sincerely: "Teacher Li, your professionalism is admirable. It is rare to find actresses like you who are not afraid of difficulties and insist on shooting fighting scenes by yourself."

Li Meng panted slightly, but her face was filled with a satisfied smile. She responded modestly: "Director, this is what I should do. I was able to successfully complete the shooting of the horse riding scene thanks to everyone's help and support."

Ning Jing saw Li Meng and Lin Lang flirting with each other, and a barely perceptible smirk flashed across her face. She thought to herself, "There's something wrong with the looks between these two people..."