I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 421 Chen Jin's Kung Fu Show!

"Has this kid really practiced martial arts?"

Even Han Sanpin, who was sitting in the audience, was somewhat surprised, not to mention the others.

"Hehe, I have indeed practiced!"

Zhang Yimou was one of the few people who had seen Chen Jin practice martial arts, and more than once.

He whispered in Han Sanpin's ear, "And you practice every day, so you can't tell, can you?"

"I really couldn't tell, but you have to admit, this kid's outfit does give him a certain air of importance!"

In the past, when the hawthorn tree was the site of the founding of the Party, Han Sanpin would definitely not have believed anything, because it didn't look like him at all; just like many people who see Wang Baoqiang in "Blind Shaft" and "Mr. Tree" would not think that he came from Shaolin Temple.

The contrast is just too stark.

But now that Chen Jin has built up his muscles, he has a very strong and powerful presence.

"Yes, actually, when it comes to physical form, apart from dancing, only martial arts can be honed!"

"Chen Jin acted well; he has a very solid foundation..."

Zhang Yimou was whispering to himself, while Xie Nan on stage was clearly feigning disbelief, exclaiming in surprise, "You've been practicing for so many years? I don't believe it!"

"real……"

Chen Jin smiled slightly. Why did Xie Nan in front of her seem to be possessed by a certain TV host?
"Then you'll have to demonstrate it for us live so we can see it clearly!"

"Does everyone want to watch?"

Xie Nan suddenly turned around and pointed the microphone at the audience. The film critics and audience members all shouted in unison, "Yes!"

"Want to see it!"

"Brother Jin, what do you say? How about one?"

Xie Nan looked at Chen Jin expectantly and said with a smile, "Don't let down the fans here!"

This step wasn't a sudden development; it was something Xie Nan had discussed with the marketing department beforehand and had also consulted with the actors, including his boss Chen Jin. It was a step that Xie Nan brought up on his own initiative.

The main point is that Chen Jin will definitely have to change the audience's preconceived notions for the movie "John Wick".

At the same time, it attracts audiences to the cinema.

He used to be known as a skilled actor, but now it turns out he's a trained martial artist. Many of his fans will definitely want to go to the theater to see how he performs.

This can be considered one of the gimmicks used in film promotion.

"Then I'll perform a Tongbei routine right here!"

Chen Jin couldn't just unleash his ultimate move right away; he needed to first let the audience and viewers in the live stream know that he had martial arts training.

Then he performed a few more difficult special moves, which made those who already thought he knew some kung fu even more convinced that he had practiced martial arts before.

"welcome!"

"Welcome Brother Jin to give us a kung fu performance right here!"

Xie Nan clapped and stepped aside, leaving the stage to Chen Jin for the time being.

"It's embarrassing!"

Chen Jin stood in the center of the round platform, dressed in a suit. Her originally calm expression changed as she stood there.

Swah——

An immense aura burst forth from his body as he suddenly turned and looked up.

This is not an exaggeration.

It has a powerful presence.

Just like the martial arts performances by Cheng Long, Wu Jing, Zhen Zidan, and others on the Spring Festival Gala, you don't feel anything when they first come out, but when the camera catches them, you suddenly realize that it's as if the other person has a surge of energy and spirit.

This is the aura of someone who has practiced martial arts; it's something very mysterious.

Sending young, handsome actors up there obviously won't have the same effect. You need someone with the right posture and moves to convey a sense of authority and sternness, like someone who's being watched.

Chen Jin is clearly like that now.

With righteous indignation, he is poised to unleash his full potential.

The suit was originally completely unsuitable for him, but as he unleashed his Tongbei Fist, it fit him perfectly.

Just like this set of boxing techniques, it has been integrated with modern compound styles.

Many people originally thought Chen Jin was going to take off his coat and start practicing, but unexpectedly he started fighting in a suit. The key point is that he fought exceptionally smoothly, and the rhythm and transitions between moves were truly powerful.

Snap! Whoosh!
Each move, though a bit slow at first, is very rhythmic and beautiful.

Then, they fought faster and faster, displaying extreme explosiveness.

Chen Jin's expression was also solemn and imposing, and his moves seemed to become fierce and sharp. Combined with his suit, he exuded a ruthless and taciturn aura, with each move seemingly aimed at the vital points. Many people present were holding their breath as they watched.

Such martial arts skills cannot be learned by cramming at the last minute.

"This kid's got some skills!"

"Wearing a suit and throwing a punch feels more visually impactful and intense than the fight scenes in period dramas!"

Han Sanpin spoke to Zhang Yimou beside him. Zhang Yimou's eyes were fixed on Chen Jin. After hearing what Han said, he nodded and said, "I've seen him practice boxing at night before, but it wasn't as good as it is now. This kid must have been trained by a martial arts instructor!"

"That's good too. It's very different from Jet Li's period drama style. He's suited to this kind of youthful, explosive style of fighting!"

"The aesthetics of violence that Westerners tend to admire!"

Zhang Yimou worked with Jet Li on "Hero," so of course he's seen his action scenes.

Jet Li is known as the "Kung Fu Emperor" because his action scenes are beautiful and aesthetically pleasing, making them perfect for the big screen. They are visually stunning and immersive, which is why he is so beloved by the Chinese people.

The reason why "Shaolin Temple" sold so well at the box office is this: but he is not as famous internationally as Lao Long. One reason is his personality, and the other is that foreigners still think the fighting style is a bit too delicate.

It's beautiful, but it lacks presence and violence.

"This approach is actually quite appealing!"

"It looks simple, but it's quick and decisive!"

After Han Sanpin finished speaking, Chen Jin on the stage had also finished performing this set of Tongbei routines. This was a demonstration movement personally designed for him by Sun Nuo, which was different from the usual routines of Tongbei routines, mainly for the sake of visual impact.

Don't underestimate these designs; different actions evoke different visual perceptions.

"John Wick" champions the aesthetics of violence, and Chen Jin's presentation will naturally follow the same formula as the movie.

This way, the audience can immerse themselves in the story.

clap clap clap!
Thunderous applause erupted from the audience, along with cheers from many viewers and film critics.

To be honest, the set of boxing techniques that Chen Jin demonstrated on the spot was really exciting. It got people's blood pumping and made them want to stretch out their hands and throw a few punches themselves. It was incredibly cool and stylish.

Li Lianjie's style is aesthetically pleasing, while Chen Jin's style is sophisticated and explosive.

Every move is simple yet powerful, cool and pretentious.

The suit-wearing thugs are popular with audiences precisely because of this kind of formula.

"fantastic!"

"Even someone like me who doesn't understand martial arts gets goosebumps just watching it!"

Xie Nan walked over to Chen Jin, who was standing still, and showed her arms to the camera.

"What kind of punch did Brother Jin just use? May I ask?"

"A modified version of Tongbei, the style of boxing my character in the movie 'John Wick' uses!"

Chen Jin spoke, slightly out of breath.

"Tongbei Quan, I've heard of it!"

"I just feel like I haven't had enough. Would you all like to see Brother Jin perform again?"

Xie Nan handed the microphone to the audience.

"miss you!"

This goes without saying; audiences and film critics are always eager for a good show, and they definitely want to see if Chen Jin has any other special skills.

"Look, everyone thinks the same way I do!"

"Brother Jin, would you like to demonstrate a few more moves for us?"

Xie Nan seemed to be stirring things up, but in reality, he desperately wanted Chen Jin to demonstrate her kung fu to everyone.

This will allow more viewers to see many aspects of the premiere, and will also deepen and amaze many people who previously held the stereotype that Chen Jin only possessed acting skills, revealing that she actually has real kung fu. Only in this way can those who are interested be drawn to the cinema.

This is exactly the effect Chen Jin wanted.

The purpose of holding a premiere is not only to promote the film, but also to get more people to watch it in theaters. As long as this is achieved, it can be considered a success no matter what.

"The martial arts have already been demonstrated?"

Chen Jin was still pretending to be modest when Xie Nan said, "You just showed that you've practiced martial arts. It's no fun fighting alone. I'll call someone for you. Brother Jing, it's your turn!"

Wu Jing!

All the people of China know that this guy has practiced martial arts and has real skills.

After all, he is a genuine national martial arts champion.

"Hello everyone!"

"I am Wu Jing!"

Dressed casually, Wu Jing walked gracefully onto the stage.

Chen Jin shook her head, while Xie Nan smiled slyly: "Brother Jing, there's someone here who's trained too, he says he wants to spar with you~~~"

"I didn't say that!"

Chen Jin quickly waved her hand in denial, while Wu Jing laughed and said, "Really? But we already sparred on set!"

"Oh?"

Xie Nan's gossip instincts immediately ignited: "Quick, tell us, what happened?"

"Of course, it was a draw. Brother Jin is very skilled!"

"How powerful are you? We haven't even seen the two of you fight in person!"

"Don't you all agree?"

Xie Nan started interacting with the audience again, and most people shouted at the top of their lungs, "Yes!"

There were even people shouting for a fight.

Then countless people chimed in, "Yes, let's have a fight!"

"Have a fight!"

Countless people clearly wanted to see Chen Jin versus Wu Jing, which was also the desired effect of the premiere. Seeing this, Xie Nan quickly said, "See? This is what the masses want. Treat this place as a ring, show us what it's like, and have a good fight!"

Wu Jing: "..."

Chen Jin: "..."

The two feigned awkwardness, but Chen Jin spoke first, saying to Wu Jing, "How about we have a little sparring session?"

"Come on, try it!"

Wu Jing suddenly took off his clothes, showing off his muscles.

Chen Jin simply waved her hand, standing there as if she had already gotten into a fighting stance: "Come on!"

"Oh ho, you don't even need to take your clothes off?"

Wu Jing was asking a question she already knew the answer to.

"Let me take my clothes off first!"

"..."

These lines were, of course, pre-arranged routines designed to highlight Chen Jin's fighting style while wearing a suit.

For a moment, the fight on the field truly began in earnest and real combat.

I must say, it was very dangerous.

They were all veteran actors who knew all the tricks of the trade. In particular, the fight between these two was designed by the martial arts choreographer, so it was incredibly exciting. Many people in the audience watched with bated breath, including Xie Nan, who clapped from time to time.

The main point is that many people have indeed noticed that Chen Jin's skills are quite impressive. He didn't just practice casually; his waist, abdomen, legs, and feet are all very strong.

You can actually tell from this fight with Wu Jing.

The main purpose of this set of movements is to allow the audience to more clearly perceive that Chen Jin knows kung fu.

"it is good!"

The competition ended with Wu Jing and Chen Jin withdrawing after being evenly matched.

have equal shares.

But it makes people very happy.

"Does everyone want to watch more?!"

"miss you!"

"Let's not do that. Let the actors take the stage. I've already taken up enough time!"

Chen Jin and Wu Jing sat there, desperately drinking water and panting. The two of them had actually been quite tired from their back-and-forth fighting.

"Then let's go with the last one!"

Show us your special talent!

"What do you all think?"

"it is good!"

The audience was completely hooked, and the chat room was flooded with comments.

Many people could tell that the premiere had been rehearsed, but Chen Jin's performance was undeniably outstanding.

"I really didn't expect Chen Jin to be a trained martial artist!"

"Yeah, I thought his movie was just a gimmick!"

"I always thought his directorial debut was a bit risky, but it did attract a lot of his fans to the cinema!"

"Now, watching his fight with Wu Jing makes me want to go to the movie theater!"

"Me too……"

"Maybe it really will work!"

"..."

Countless people were discussing it, and it was clear that the discussion revolved around Chen Jin's skills.

Like Han Sanpin and the others, this was also the first time they had learned that Chen Jin could practice martial arts, so they were still quite excited about it.

"How much?"

Backstage, Chen Su asked his assistant a question.

"It should be 8000 million by now, that's a huge increase!"

"Brother Jin's influence is phenomenal! In less than an hour, the pre-sale box office increased by 10 million!"

As his assistant spoke, Chen Su shook his head.

The premiere wasn't even over yet, and pre-sales had already increased so much, which was clearly something he hadn't expected.

Clearly, many people were initially skeptical that Chen Jin could act in action scenes, but this premiere proved them wrong, demonstrating her kung fu skills. In today's climate, it's perfectly normal to pick up your phone, buy a ticket, and show your support.

"It can still go up!"

"Let's see how Jin-ge performs next!"

Chen Su was laughing there. He knew that Chen Jin really had a amazing skill waiting for him.

The people at the front desk were cheering, clearly Xie Nan's "coup" was very effective. In the end, Chen Jin felt she had to show off her skills before she would stop.

This was, of course, part of the premiere's production team's plan, but the level of danger... was still considerable.

"I can only say I'll try, but I can't guarantee it will be successful!"

Chen Jin was speaking into the microphone, while opposite him, Wu Jing held a bottle of mineral water, waiting for Chen Jin to finish.

The speed, height, and distance of a kick are the most authentic indicators of whether a person possesses genuine skill.

Therefore, what Chen Jin is about to demonstrate are these few amazing skills!

(End of this chapter)