The police car shuttled through the morning traffic to Binhai Studio.
When Zhang Zian first heard the news from Liu, he was really surprised. He didn't expect that the eliminated dogs in the police dog training base would end up being slaughtered.
However, after thinking about it carefully, he was puzzled. Why would the base make such a cruel decision? Was it just to prevent the outflow of police dogs' genes?
He threw the question to Liu.
Liu had been sad about this many times before, but now he had gradually calmed down. He denied Zhang Zian's guess and said, "This is only a small reason. It's a long story. There are not only German Shepherds, but also Labradors, Springer Spaniels, Malinois, Rottweilers, and so on. Different types of dogs have their own strengths. Some are good at tracking blood, some are good at guarding against riot, and some are good at searching for explosives and drugs. Their natures are also different. Some are docile, and some are more fierce. "
Zhang Zian owned a pet shop, so he knew the characteristics of these dogs very well. However, he didn't interrupt Liu and let him continue.
Liu explained, "The reason why the base decided to slaughter the eliminated dogs is to prevent the outflow of genes, reduce the burden on the base, and most importantly, the third reason is that although the more fierce breeds like German Shepherds and Rottweilers were eliminated in training, they still received professional biting training. They only listen to their owners' commands. No matter the target is male, female, old, or young, they will not let go. Once they enter society and are used by criminals, they are likely to threaten the safety of people's lives and property."
Zhang Zian suddenly realized that although it sounded unreasonable, the police dog base's decision to slaughter the dogs was reasonable. The knife itself was harmless. Whether it would hurt people or not depended entirely on who held the knife. The same was true for these fierce dogs. They had received professional training and were fiercer than ordinary pet dogs. Once they were used by bad guys to deal with ordinary people or the police, the consequences would be disastrous.
Liu said, "Of course, we also understand this. Brother Zhang, although we love police dogs, we know that human life is more precious. We will not put the lives of police dogs above the lives of people. So, although we secretly sell dogs, we only dare to sell docile breeds like Labradors and Springer Spaniels. Large and aggressive dogs like Malinois, German Shepherds, and Rottweilers, unless we know the buyer's background, we really don't dare to sell them casually … Moreover, it's not easy to sell them. Many big cities now prohibit the raising of large and aggressive dogs. "
Zhang Zian did not continue to ask about the fate of these large dogs that could not be sold. The answer was already obvious.
From this point of view, it seemed that the police dog training base was right to make the decision to slaughter the dogs rather than let them out, because human lives were at stake. The fierceness of a large dog that had undergone professional biting training was unimaginable to ordinary people. It must not fall into the hands of criminals.
He tilted his head and looked at Famous. It lowered its head in silence.
Famous was faced with a dilemma. It didn't want a substitute dog. It didn't want them to be injured or even die for it. However, this would only make them die. If it wanted a substitute dog, it might be able to prolong their lives.
Zhang Zian couldn't imagine how tangled its heart was. It must have been as painful as being torn apart.
He couldn't make a decision for it.
"By the way, Liu, what are the elimination criteria?" He thought of this question. "They are all German Shepherds, so there shouldn't be a big difference, right? Why can some pass and others be eliminated? "
Liu said, "No, there is a big difference. Just like there are differences in human intelligence, even the same kind of dog has very different intelligence and neurological types. Some dogs are smart and respond to stimuli very excitedly. They can master obedience subjects — sitting, lying, standing, following, holding objects, and so on — in about 20 days. Some dogs, on the other hand, can't learn after more than two months, so they can only be eliminated. Many new trainers blame themselves for this, thinking that they are not good at teaching and can't walk out of the shadow of failure for a long time … "
Zhang Zian could understand that for a new trainer, it must be very hard for a dog that they had trained for more than two months to be judged to be eliminated.
Before they knew it, they had arrived at Binhai Studio.
Before getting out of the car, Xiao Liu begged again, "Brother Zhang, please tell the director that if possible, please buy a few more. Although those dogs are not police dogs, they have been trained hard for at least two months. None of us can bear to see them die … Even if they are just stunt doubles, that's fine."
Zhang Zian didn't make a clear statement, but said, "Okay, I understand."
He took Famous and the two police dogs out of the car, stood at the empty gate of Binhai Studio, and watched Liu drive away.
"What do you think, Famous? Are you still determined not to have stunt doubles? "He squatted down and looked into Famous's eyes.
Famous was silent.
Along the way, it was thinking that if it was its angel — the angel that liked children and animals, the angel that traveled all over Africa to devote herself to charity, the angel that was still thinking about starving children even on her deathbed — what would it decide to do?
It made a decision.
"I want stunt doubles," it said succinctly, "but I won't let them take the risk for me."
Zhang Zian understood. Famous wanted the director to buy those dogs, but it would still fight for the opportunity to appear on screen in dangerous scenes. Those dogs were only bought to keep them alive.
"Okay, I understand. But Famous, do you really know what you are doing? " He looked at it worriedly. "You have to know that not all dangers can be avoided. For example, you predicted that the earth would explode in five seconds, but you still can't change it. Do you understand?"
He was worried that it was too confident, thinking that its ability could avoid all dangers. It was Famous, but after all, it was not Xinghai.
"I understand, and I don't regret it," Famous said firmly.
Zhang Zian nodded and didn't try to persuade it again. Famous had always given him a very mature feeling, like an adult man who was usually steady and occasionally hot-blooded, and rarely lost his mind because of impulsiveness.
After entering the Binhai Studio, he found Feng Xuan.
Feng Xuan was holding a vacuum flask, directing the art designers to set up the props and scenery for today's shooting. He corrected them from time to time until the art designers' work completely matched his imagination.
"Director Feng, do you have time? I want to talk to you about something, "Zhang Zian said aloud.
Feng Xuan gestured for him to wait for a moment, and told a few words to the art designers to let them work on their own, and he would come to inspect them later. Then he waved at him, and the two of them went to a secluded corner.
"Is it about the stunt double?" Feng Xuan guessed correctly. "I went back yesterday to think about it, and I also discussed it with my wife. If you and Famous insist on not using a stunt double …"
After returning home last night, before going to bed, Feng Xuan leaned against the bed in his pajamas, and as usual, told his wife about the day's shooting process, such as what interesting things happened in the middle, who made any mistakes, and so on.
When he talked about how the lunchbox guy gave a lunchbox of dog poop to Nie Yuan, his wife was so happy that she pounded the bed. When he talked about how Famous and Zhang Zian seemed unwilling to use a stunt double, his wife seriously thought for a while and did not quite agree with the idea of using a stunt double, because the dogs were obviously not as good as Famous, and dogs were not human beings. Human stunt double actors understood the risks they faced, and they took the initiative to bear the risks in exchange for corresponding rewards, but dogs were very poor …
Feng Xuan was persuaded by his wife, and he planned to listen to Zhang Zian's opinion again today. If Zhang Zian still insisted on not using a stunt double, then he would not force him. After all, the 86 version of "Journey to the West" had become a classic even with three different actors. If Famous was injured halfway and dropped out of the shooting, he would have to think of another way.
"No!" Zhang Zian quickly interrupted him. "I also thought about it all night, and I still decided that it is better to use a stunt double! Not only Famous, but also Red Dragon, Prince, and other important supporting roles. It is best to have one or two stunt doubles for each of them! "
Feng Xuan looked at him rather speechlessly. Overnight, the positions of the two of them seemed to have completely changed …
"Are you sure?" Feng Xuan asked doubtfully. Although the crew's funds were tight, it was only relatively speaking. They did not lack the money for a few dogs. He was just a little confused about the change in Zhang Zian's attitude …
"I am sure." Zhang Zian nodded. "Director Feng, when you plan to go to the police dog training base, let me know. I will go with you to choose the dogs!"
That was what he thought. Anyway, everyone was taking the public's wool, so it would be a waste not to take it! This is a movie about dogs, so let's take it from the dogs and return it to the dogs!
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