What they were going to shoot next was the later part of the plot, after the characters in the story had gotten together but then had a conflict. Strangely enough, it somehow fit the current situation.
Xiang Yutang changed into another set of clothes, and Zhu Zhengchu did the same.
When the director saw them coming, he beamed with joy. "Oh, you two are so dedicated. I'm sorry, but it just happens to be raining today, so we can shoot the rainy - scene. Thank you for your hard work, both of you."
"It's okay." Xiang Yutang smiled amiably. Zhu Zhengchu didn't say a word.
When everything was ready, the shooting began.
Xiang Yutang stood on the edge of the fake cliff, and the two of them were acting out the quarreling scene.
Xiang Yutang was extremely emotional in this scene. "Get away! Don't touch me! I never want to see you again!" Everyone else was marveling at Xiang Yutang's strong acting power, but only the two people involved knew that these were her real feelings.
Because he was so heart - broken, Zhu Zhengchu made frequent mistakes today. They originally thought they could finish shooting in half an hour, but there were several NG's.
The director's team was getting more and more anxious. "Brother Zhu, haven't you memorized your lines? Relax. You've been in the rain for too long. I'm afraid your body can't take it."
"Maybe we should call it a day?" the director asked tentatively.
Zhu Zhengchu shook his head. "I'm okay."
When they started again, Xiang Yutang repeated the same line, telling Zhu Zhengchu to leave and not to get close to her. After that, Xiang Yutang was supposed to pretend to jump off the cliff. She was wearing a safety wire, and there would be people to catch her after she jumped. There were also safety measures under that position, so there was no need to worry about any accidents.
But Zhu Zhengchu didn't follow the script. Suddenly, he hugged Xiang Yutang and shouted, "Don't go."
Xiang Yutang was anxious and whispered, "Are you crazy?"
Zhu Zhengchu kept repeating "Don't go" again and again. Xiang Yutang was in a hurry. There were so many people watching. The truth couldn't be hidden and it would definitely spread.
She stepped on Zhu Zhengchu's foot, then turned around and pushed him. She originally wanted to say a few lines to save the plot. She could even say later that Zhu Zhengchu was just improvising. But unexpectedly, this push sent Zhu Zhengchu falling off the fake cliff. Although it wasn't a real cliff below, it was still three or four meters high.
Moreover, Zhu Zhengchu wasn't wearing an invisible safety wire, and there were no protective measures on the ground.
"Brother Zhu!"
Xiang Yutang stood there for a moment, stunned. She couldn't believe her own hands. How could she have pushed Zhu Zhengchu off?
"Call an ambulance quickly!"
"Hurry up!"
The scene was in chaos. Xiang Yutang didn't even dare to go down and see what Zhu Zhengchu's situation was.
When the ambulance arrived, Xiang Yutang got on it with Zhu Zhengchu and went to the nearby hospital.
Zhuo Ziyu and Ying Zikui also rushed over when they heard the news and asked worriedly, "What happened?"
Xiang Yutang was trembling with fear. "I don't know. I didn't mean to. I just wanted to push him away, but I didn't expect to push him off."
Ying Zikui sighed. "How was he after he fell?"
"He seemed to hit his head. I'm not sure, but I saw him bleeding." This was the first time Xiang Yutang was so scared and didn't know what to do.
Although she always said she wanted Zhu Zhengchu to get seriously injured and take revenge for Zhuo Ziyu's fall down the stairs, when the thing really happened, Xiang Yutang was still reluctant. She was not only afraid of taking responsibility but also afraid that something really bad would happen to Zhu Zhengchu.
Zhuo Ziyu held her hand and comforted her. "It's okay. It's only three or four meters. He may just be bruised. There won't be any problem."
If it were another actor who made such a big mistake, the director would have scolded them to death by now. But since it was Xiang Yutang, the director could only pace back and forth in front of the operating room, not knowing what the outcome would be.
Even Ying Zikui, who usually hated Zhu Zhengchu the most, didn't dare to say anything bad at this moment. If something really happened to Zhu Zhengchu, Xiang Yutang would definitely feel guilty for the rest of her life. Now they could only pray that Zhu Zhengchu had just a minor injury.
No one knew how long they had been waiting at the door. Finally, the door of the ward opened. Everyone surrounded the doctors nervously and asked questions all at once.
"How is he?!"
"Is Teacher Zhu okay?"
"No matter how much it costs, Teacher Zhu must be okay! Otherwise, his fans will make a big fuss about the crew!"
The nurses wheeled Zhu Zhengchu out. He was still unconscious. Xiang Yutang looked at the bandage on his head and felt indescribably sad.
The doctor pushed his glasses and said, "Mild concussion and a broken leg. If he wants to act, he may need to rest for three or four months, and he can't act in scenes with large - scale movements."
"Are there any other problems?" Although it was like this, the director's team was still relieved. They just hoped there wouldn't be any incurable after - effects.
The doctor shook his head. "There are no other problems. Pay special attention recently. It's better not to move if possible. If conditions permit, it's better to transfer him to a big hospital earlier. The treatment conditions there are better."
Zhuo Ziyu hugged Xiang Yutang. "It's great. He just has a broken leg. It's okay, it's okay."
Xiang Yutang stood at the door of the ward. After hesitating for a long time, she decided to go in and see him.
"Don't go. I'll go, okay? Zikui, take her back to rest first." In this situation, Zhuo Ziyu didn't want Xiang Yutang to face it.
Xiang Yutang shook her head. "I caused this, so I'll go myself." Privately, she still wanted to see how Zhu Zhengchu was.
"You two go back first. I'm okay." Xiang Yutang pretended to be calm. "The thing has already happened. Running away is not my style. I'm really okay."
Ying Zikui and Zhuo Ziyu looked at her worriedly. "We'll wait for you outside. No matter how much compensation he wants, it's okay. If you don't have the money, I do!" Although Zhuo Ziyu said so, they all knew in their hearts that Zhu Zhengchu wasn't the kind of person who would ask for money. Maybe he would even use this to force Xiang Yutang to get back together. They didn't know if Xiang Yutang would agree.
Xiang Yutang went into the ward. The director was inside, and Zhu Zhengchu was still unconscious. The two of them found chairs and sat down.
The director was silent for a long time and then said, "You two were together, right?"
"Yeah." It was useless to refute. For an experienced person like the director, he could tell at a glance.
The director sighed. "Well, actually, when Brother Zhu agreed to act in this drama, I knew there must be something wrong. I didn't expect it was because of this."
"I'm sorry. I've caused you trouble." Besides Zhu Zhengchu himself being the victim, the crew was also affected when Zhu Zhengchu had an accident. After all, an actor's accident could have a great impact on the crew, especially an actor as popular as Zhu Zhengchu.