Rebirth of the rich and famous

Chapter 42 Martial Arts Hall
Song Xiaoye really took Heinrich's reminder to heart.In particular, Mia was so frightened that she almost cried, and Song Xiaoye made up her mind to really learn Kung Fu.

After inquiring, it is true that there are martial arts gyms in New York City that specialize in teaching Chinese Kung Fu, and even the Shaolin Temple has a branch here.

However, many of the martial arts gyms here accept some Chinese Americans or some Americans, and they all learn some fancy boxing and embroidered legs.

Song Xiaoye asked a lot of people, and finally chose a martial arts gym.I heard that the old owner of the martial arts gym has passed away. He came from the mainland back then and was a well-known old martial arts master in China.

Even now, Mai Baolong, the owner of the master’s kung fu, is also very good at kung fu. He learned gossip when he was young, but later turned to Tai Chi. Not only is he famous in the American martial arts circle, but even domestic martial arts stars come to learn from him. art.

Although the tuition fee is more expensive than other martial arts schools, it is worth it if you can really learn real kung fu.

Song Xiaoye was also lucky, but after studying in the martial arts gym for more than half a month, she got the favor of the gym owner Mai Baolong.

"Nowadays, there are very few girls who work as hard as you! Are you not afraid of hardship?"

Shaking her head, Song Xiaoye recalled that night, she was really not afraid of any hardships, "It's suffering now, so you don't have to be afraid in the future."

Mai Baolong, who was already in his fifties, looked at Song Xiaoye, and although he didn't ask any more questions, he laughed.

The next day, Song Xiaoye was accepted as an apprentice.This is different from spending money to learn kung fu in a martial arts gym.

Since ancient times, Chinese people have paid attention to the relationship between master and apprentice - a teacher for one day, and a father for life.

Although such rules are neglected in many places nowadays, for those who learn martial arts, the relationship between master and apprentice is still an unbreakable bond.

Even Mai Baolong, who opened a museum in New York and taught apprentices for most of his life, only accepted three direct disciples.

The eldest apprentice is Kang Yan, the master who taught Song Xiaoye women's self-defense before.The second apprentice, Xu Keping, once won the championship in the American Wushu Competition, and now he opens a martial arts gym in Los Angeles, while the third apprentice, Mai Zihua, the only son of Master Mai, is now a well-known martial arts star in China.

When Song Xiaoye came here, she was the fourth apprentice and the only female apprentice.

"Learning Kung Fu, talent is important, but the most important thing is perseverance, and you must not be afraid of hardship—Xiao Ye, if you can't bear it, tell me earlier!"

To Song Xiaoye, being accepted as an apprentice was an accident.But even though it was unexpected, she thought it was a good thing.What are you afraid of when you suffer?

Every day after school, every holiday, and even every morning, she practiced hard according to the plan set by her master.Although I don't know how well I have learned, I feel that my body is much stronger.Even when she danced street dance with Mia, Mia praised her as her movements became more and more powerful, and she seemed to have a lot of vigor.

My life, which I thought was boring at first, has become full because of martial arts.Although there were occasional conflicts with those Jiaojiao girls in school, she was paying less and less attention to them.

It's just a group of kids who haven't grown up yet and take high school life as their heaven. What's the point of fussing about it with them?

With that time, she might as well practice swords more.

"That's right, let's do it again..." Although Song Xiaoye had just learned how to use a sword, her sword dancing movements were not completely standard.But because of her hard work, the master is not too harsh.

The big brother often said: "The master is the most partial to the young master. Where did he treat us so nicely before?"

Although the master is not harsh, Song Xiaoye has strict requirements on himself.Even though everyone else went to rest, she was still alone on the training ground, dancing over and over again.

Cutting, cutting, stabbing, every movement, she tried her best to be the most standard.Even if the movement is a little slow, it is much better than random dancing.

Both body and mind were devoted to swordsmanship, and when Song Xiaoye felt that she was getting more and more comfortable, she suddenly heard someone applaud, "That's right! It's her..."

Frowning, Song Xiaoye didn't stop immediately, but still finished dancing this kind of Tai Chi sword technique, and then slowly stopped.

Breathing calmly, she turned around and looked at the two white men accompanied by elder brother Kang Yan, and couldn't help frowning.

Caucasians often come to learn kung fu in the martial arts hall, but this is the martial arts training ground of the inner hall, and students from the outer hall are generally not allowed to enter.Why are these two so unruly.

"Xiaoye," Kang Yan waved and called, then turned around and said something to the two white men.

The white man who applauded just now shrunk his neck, but his voice was much lower.

As soon as Song Xiaoye approached, Kang Yan put his arms around her shoulders, "Speak outside, don't let the master hear."

Although she thought it was strange, Song Xiaoye still followed Kang Yan out of the inner hall.

When they got to the outer hall, Song Xiaoye also knew what was going on.

It turned out that the two white men were managers of the New York branch of the Screen Actors Guild of America.Now I'm looking for an extra for a TV series - a Chinese girl who can dance with a sword.

"How about it? Do you want to go?" Kang Yan pulled Song Xiaoye aside to discuss, but repeatedly stated: "If you go, it will only be a day, and they don't have time for you to spend time filming TV dramas, and there are only a few shots. but,"

Lowering his voice, he said: "You can't let the master know, you know he hates the younger brother as an actor, if he doesn't learn kung fu well..."

is it?

This Song Xiaoye really didn't know.It's just that the master really seldom mentioned his son.

However, she was really moved when she heard that she was making a TV series and becoming an actor.Even if it's just an extra for a day.

Song Xiaoye really knew about the TV series that the two agents were talking about, not only had he heard about it, but he was also watching it now.

The story about the beautiful girl who is a vampire hunter, the story is wonderful, the actors are all beautiful and handsome, it is now the most popular idol drama in the United States, the heroine in the play is even rated as the most beautiful girl in the United States, and the male protagonist is also extremely handsome .

Not to mention acting, it is also a lucky thing to go to the crew to visit the set.But, if the master knows...

Standing up suddenly, Song Xiaoye insisted: "Brother, I have to talk to Master about this—wait for me."

"My little ancestor, you really want to..."

Without holding Song Xiaoye, Kang Yan turned his head and shrugged at the two white men who were staring at him, "Things are not good..."

"How can I do that!" The two white men looked at each other and became anxious, "The extra who was found by the crew before suddenly had an accident and couldn't participate in the performance, so they paid such a high price. How could it be possible for ordinary extras? Get two hundred dollars an hour?! Kang, this price is really high..."

"I know I know, but it's not up to me..."

Kang Yan frowned, and wanted to explain again, when he saw that Song Xiaoye had already turned back.

"Hey, did you see the master? So soon?"

Nodding, Song Xiaoye turned to look outside the house, "Master was outside just now..."

Seeing Kang Yan's expression turned ugly immediately, Song Xiaoye stuck out her tongue, "Master told you to go see him!"

Fortunately, she knew how to respect the teacher, so she thought of going to consult the master first.Otherwise, she will be the one who will be trained.

However, thinking of what Mai Baolong said just now, Song Xiaoye couldn't help but sigh.

Although the master said to respect everyone's wishes, he still feels uncomfortable, right?

It must be a pity for the master that none of the four apprentices can concentrate on practicing martial arts as the master wishes.

A little sad, a little sad, but on the plane to Los Angeles, all the haze disappeared.

When the plane landed, Song Xiaoye was already excited.I have never been to Los Angeles, but it was a tourist, and I didn't pay much attention to it, but now it is different, she is here to film.That feeling is really different.

Although the brother had made it very clear to her, the shooting time was only one day, and the money was only 300 yuan.But to Song Xiaoye, these are not important.

Moreover, the crew provided round-trip air tickets to make this trip easier.

When we got out of the airport, we saw the pick-up sign.I don't know if I found someone who can speak Chinese to write it. The characters are in Chinese, but they are a little crooked. You need to read carefully to recognize the three characters "Song Xiaoye".

As soon as Song Xiaoye greeted her as she walked over, the middle-aged woman who picked her up breathed a sigh of relief, "Fortunately, you speak English—hurry up! You don't have any luggage, right? The crew is almost in a hurry..."

She didn't go to the hotel, and didn't let Song Xiaoye rest. Shanni, who was in charge of casting and other production work, dragged Song Xiaoye straight to the set.

Maybe it was really in a hurry. The speed of the car was comparable to that of a professional racing driver. When Song Xiaoye got off the car, she squatted on the ground.

"Are you all right?" the male voice with a slightly British accent asked in a low voice.

Song Xiaoye stared at the pair of thick-soled leather boots in front of her eyes, and before she could speak, a clean handkerchief was handed to her.

"Ah, thank you..." Looking up, Song Xiaoye saw clearly standing in front of her, with brown hair and wearing clothes from the 16th century...

Blinking her eyes, Song Xiaoye hurriedly stood up and stretched out her hand hastily, "Oh, hello, I'm here today as a guest performer, Song Xiaoye..."

Although it was the first time they met, Song Xiaoye was no stranger to the man in front of him.

The current male protagonist in "Vampire Hunter", from the small supporting role that was originally scheduled to die in a few episodes in the second season, to the male protagonist who has endless emotional entanglements with the female protagonist, the role played by men is becoming more and more popular prosperous.

Moreover, for many people who play supporting roles, it is probably the most worthwhile role model to learn from.

It's just that the man standing in front of her now is not as arrogant, arrogant, and ruthless as on TV, but a very gentle uncle.It seems, and the character on TV is judged to be two people.

Although Song Xiaoye was just a part-time performer, he still held out his hand with a smile, "James Masters, your partner for a while."

Smiling gently, James looked curiously at the long package on Song Xiaoye's back.

"that is……"

"Ah, it's my sword!" Song Xiaoye patted the sword bag behind her back, and explained with a smile, "This sword was given by my master, I hope I can take it with me for shooting, so that the effect of the shooting will be better ..."

She smiled, not mentioning at all that it was because she felt more at ease with this sword.

It has not been a month since I learned sword.In the words of the master, her kung fu is to embroider her legs and appear on TV?stop laughing...

"Huh..." After letting out a breath, Song Xiaoye raised her head with a confident smile on her face: "Please take care of me later, and if I don't act well, please point it out..."

It doesn't matter if it's flamboyant or not, since it's about to go into battle, it can't be weakened.

(There will be a difference in time, please don't mind too much.)
(End of this chapter)