Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 150: Fighting Justice with Justice

“That’s really helpful!!”

Several patrolmen breathed a sigh of relief.

If anything had happened in the situation just now, they wouldn't be able to bear the consequences.

To be honest, who would want to risk their life for a salary of tens of thousands of yen a few months?

A few of them stayed on the street to patrol, while Gu Ming took the frightened Higuchi Kanako into Wan Gu's house.

Gu Ming looked down at Kanako Higuchi, who looked like a little quail.

"Hey, why are you still coming to the set at this time of day? Didn't anyone call you?"

Kanako Higuchi shook her head.

Maybe, but she didn't know because she came to the set directly after class.

"Because I'm thinking about the announcement, and I also want to leave a good impression, maybe I can enter the entertainment industry in the future..."

"It's not that easy."

Gu Ming shook his head.

When it comes to acting, if you don't have any skills, you have to sell something.

For example, Kanako Higuchi in front of us has acted in many works, but her fame has always been lukewarm, so later she starred in some more special films and indeed became famous.

Selling your body is the easiest way.

"You should work on your acting skills. At least you should have a less rigid expression. Many people still think that Yuliano is actually a person with no expression, no words, and no thoughts."

In fact, Gu Ming’s acting ability is not very outstanding, but his field is not one of acting, so he has time to hone his skills slowly.

Gu Ming casually mentioned: "In fact, TBS is preparing a new work. Higuchi, your image is still outstanding enough. If your acting skills are a little better,

This was truly a pleasant surprise. Kanako Higuchi nodded vigorously, like a duck that had not yet shed its down feathers.

Gu Ming waved his hand casually, asking her to find a place to sit quietly first, and then walked towards the backyard of Wan Gu, ready to meet the people from Wan Gu's family.

"Ah, um... Furuya-kun?"

Gu Ming stopped: "What, what's wrong?"

"Well, if I can participate in the next performance, what will it take..."

"Don't worry, it's free." Gu Ming comforted him, "I don't need anything else either. As long as you can do your job well, that's all."

The girl is very beautiful, and Gu Ming also likes the feeling of being looked up to and admired by others. However, if he wants to use this kind of performance opportunity to threaten others, Gu Ming will never do such a thing.

He opened the door in front of him and walked towards Wang Gu's backyard. Higuchi Kanako had no choice but to stop talking.

In fact, she wanted to ask.

If there is such a performance opportunity, does it require anything to be done, such as being taken out on a date, or drinking with some important person?

She had also heard of such things.

But Gu Ming told her bluntly: No, there is nothing, just act well.

"Then... try harder."

She silently made a gesture of encouragement to herself.

On the other side, Gu Ming had already arrived at Wan Gu's backyard and met Wan Guyi.

But I didn't see Eiji Mantani, it seems he is not here.

Gu Ming also briefly shared his guess about this matter.

"That's basically what happened. It's just speculation, but it's very likely. I think Otomo Masaji wasn't even aware of this happening. He probably just wanted to create a magazine with monster anatomy illustrations to boost sales, and he even sought advice from Mr. Narita about it, which ultimately led to a huge argument between them."

Of course, this is just speculation at the moment, and it is difficult for Gu Ming to say what role Otomo Masaji played in this.

Wan Gu wanted to say something, but now he just sighed.

Masaji Otomo was a good friend he had known since school. Now that these things had happened, Mantani Ichi had planned to break up with Masaji Otomo, but he had disappeared.

"Come to think of it, I haven't thanked Gu Gujun yet. I heard that Gu Gujun drove the people outside away." Wan Guyi glanced inside the house and whispered, "Dad just arranged for us to go to bed. He didn't sleep all night yesterday. It seems that this incident is still too intense for him."

Gu Ming shrugged. "It's no big deal. I came anyway. But judging by the situation, today's filming probably won't be possible. Let's think about how to calm things down first."

Wan Gu became even more depressed when he mentioned this kind of thing.

"Dad said there was no other way. Of course we had to plead guilty, apologize, pay compensation, cancel this episode, and cooperate in destroying all the negatives. There will be no such episode in the future." "This is ridiculous! Admitting our fault because of a crime that doesn't exist, doesn't that just confirm the guilt?" Gu Ming frowned.

But for the moment, he couldn't think of a better way to deal with it, so he could only wait a little longer.

If we can find Masaji Otomo, perhaps we can understand the deeper reasons.

Wanguyi nodded.

"I'll try to delay it for a few more days. Actually, I don't want my dad, at his age, to have to bow and apologize on TV!"

The two of them talked for a few more sentences before Wan Gu's side sent Gu Ming away.

Before leaving, he suddenly remembered something.

"Come to think of it, Furuya-kun, why do you look so relaxed? It's as if you don't really care about this sort of thing. As the lead actor, you must have a big influence as well."

Gu Ming said, "Of course I wouldn't mind something that didn't happen."

Of course, the truth is that Gu Ming is not afraid of having a bad reputation in Japan.

Decades later, thanks to the works Gu Ming has performed, he can make a living by attending comic conventions in Zhou Kingdom.

If you can't stay in Japan, you can go to Hong Kong or the United States. As for American action scenes, Gu Ming can say without hesitation that any 18th-rate martial artist from Hong Kong can beat the shit out of the action directors there.

Even in 2024, when Hollywood has poached a large number of martial arts directors from Hong Kong, the fighting scenes are still very mediocre. Quite a number of films are shot in one shot and edited, which cannot be called action films at all. They also have to rely on green screens and computer special effects to be successful.

For example, the fight in the back alley of "Kill Zone" is so smooth that even in the next 20 years, Americans will not be able to film it unless they use computer technology.

Gu Ming turned around and looked back, and saw that there were escape routes behind him, so of course he was not afraid!
……

……

Shaqin came back very late as expected and looked very tired, but she ignored her tiredness and woke up Gu Ming.

"Gugu-kun, there is a solution."

"Father said that to put out an unstoppable fire, light a bigger fire nearby."

Gu Ming rubbed his eyes, still a little sleepy. But now he nodded: "I have heard of this theory."

"That's right. That's why my father said that mobilizing the power of the masses can achieve unexpected results and achieve twice the result with half the effort. Especially if you can grasp what people really need, the effect will be even better."

"Since the other party has already taken up the banner of justice, then we should raise a banner that is even more righteous than theirs. Wangu's works are aimed at children. Many children watch them regularly and are full of anticipation."

"In other words...if the children protest, they, and the groups they represent, will be equally unmanageable!"

"In this way, the end result will be that neither side will be offended, and this matter will most likely be marginalized until it is completely forgotten by everyone."

Gu Ming suddenly opened his eyes wide, and all his sleepiness disappeared.

"You still have such an idea?!"

Of course Gu Ming had seen such public opinion marketing methods before, but if he were asked to do it himself, he would not be able to come up with it in a short time. His skills are all in filming and action design, and he cannot learn this kind of thing without a teacher.

Being awakened at this moment, Gu Ming couldn't help but slap his thigh.

It's really amazing.

"So, this is what my uncle thinks? He is so powerful, what did he do to end up in jail?"

Gu Ming scratched his head, thought for a moment, and then said to Shaqin seriously, "If it's convenient, can you let me meet with my uncle?"

Looking at Shaqin's frozen expression, Gu Ming did not back down this time.

Gu Ming felt a familiar taste from these statements, and he thought that it was really necessary to meet Shaqin's father.

"Besides, even if it's for future considerations, we still have to meet each other eventually, right? I don't want you to have no relatives at the wedding."

Shaqin tilted her head, feeling a little embarrassed by this statement.

wedding……

Isn't it a bit too early to talk about that now?

She couldn't help scratching her cheeks, trying to hide her shyness, but she couldn't hide her shy expression no matter what.

"But, you still have to face it. The longer you keep it hidden, the deeper the hurt will be. By then, you might not even be able to maintain the relationship."

Shaqin sighed and finally made up her mind.

"Then let's meet. I'll find a suitable time, and when it's convenient, I'll let Furuya-kun know."

(End of this chapter)