Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 248 Temple Street Food Stalls, But No God of Cookery

When it comes to Hong Kong, some places come to mind, such as Kowloon, Temple Street, and Tsim Sha Tsui...

Although many people have never been there, they are familiar with it when it is mentioned.

If you ask me why it is so clear, it’s because I rented videotapes and watched them in the last century.

Liang Xiaolong said he would be the host, but Gu Ming knew that Liang Xiaolong was definitely not rich. He had not yet starred in the two TV series "Chen Zhen" and "Huo Yuanjia" that made him famous. Although he had produced some works, his net worth might not be as high as Cheng Long's.

Even if someone is asked to treat you, you can't buy expensive things, such as the giant abalone with nine wings... Not to mention Liang Xiaolong, even Cheng Long would have to think twice.

Gu Ming simply opened his mouth and said that he wanted to experience the night market culture of Hong Kong. He didn't want to go far, but just eat at the food stalls.

Come to think of it, he has never seen Temple Street in this era.

When the group really arrived at the street, they saw a chaotic mess. They opened their ears and heard unbearable sounds of cursing and various sounds of drinking and singing.

Gu Ming raised the corners of his mouth slightly, feeling very satisfied with this scene.

The Japanese are too depressed and rarely even cheer. Only those who are completely drunk will shout out all sorts of things. Even in places like bars, such scenes are rare.

Even someone like Gu Ming who loves the hustle and bustle is not used to that kind of occasion.

"I heard there's something famous on Temple Street, it's called something like... Chop Suey Noodles!"

Gu Ming said with a smile: "Come to think of it, I haven't even tasted it."

Cheng Long couldn't help but take a deep breath and had to glance at the martial artists who were traveling with him.

In his opinion, Gu Ming, a foreigner, must have never heard of mixed noodles, so someone in the crew must have taught him.

Offal noodles are not a delicacy. In the final analysis, they are just a snack. People who can't afford meat use offal noodles to make meat to satisfy their cravings.

Judging from the current dining environment... there might really be some scum inside.

But when Gu Ming got in the mood, he actually ordered a bowl of mixed noodles, holding it in a paper bowl and eating it while walking. After a careful sip, it was indeed... fragrant and stinky, just missing some stuffing inside.

Manatsu Ryuu looked curious and asked in a low voice, "Brother Furuya, what kind of ramen is this?"

"Oh, this is hybrid ramen. It has a lot of strange ingredients in it. Do you want to try it?"

"Let's try it!"

Manatsu Ryu was eager to try.

Just two bowls of noodles. Martial artists consume a lot of energy, so they eat a lot, and they eat a lot of oil and salt. A mere bowl of mixed noodles won't affect the feast later.

Soon, Manatsu Ryu also got a bowl of mixed noodles.

Of course he knew how to use chopsticks. Looking at the steaming hot food in the bowl, Manatsu Ryu took a big bite.

Savor.

Well, there is an aroma of offal in the mouth.

Well, there's also a faint stench...

Stink?

Ah!
Manatsu Ryuu almost vomited it out, but there were so many people around him, so out of politeness, he forced himself to swallow it.

After eating a bite, Zhen Xialong looked bitter.

It smells both good and bad, how can I put it?

"Brother Gugu, why are you eating this?"

"You don't understand this, don't you? It's a local custom, a special snack. Yu Qian's father, Old Man Wang, loves to eat this, and it even has stuffing inside!"

Manatsu Ryuu hesitated to speak.

Brother Gugu, I think I ate something with stuffing.

Seeing the two of them talking as they walked, Gu Mingxuan finished a large bowl in a short while, and then took over the portion that Zhen Xialong couldn't finish and continued to eat it. Behind them, many martial artists stood in awe.

I copied it, the Japanese are so abnormal, they can even eat mixed noodles for the first time!
……

...When men drink too much, they only do the same things, bragging to each other and showing off their muscles.

Seeing Gu Ming drinking beer with his feet on a box, Liang Xiaolong stood in awe: "Mr. Gu, you really don't look like a Japanese now."

In his impression, Japanese people are all like Yasuaki Kurata, who look very serious, never smile, and rarely go out for drinks.

It was very common for martial artists to eat and drink at food stalls after work. After becoming famous, Cheng Long would often come and take his fellow stuntmen out for dinner.

But none of the foreign actors Liang Xiaolong knew did this.

"I'm different from them." Gu Ming said with a smile, "What I said today, it comes out of my mouth and enters your ears, and only a few of us know it."

Liang Xiaolong, Cheng Long and others moved a little closer to listen to Gu Ming's speech. Because the others were noisy and couldn't hear clearly, Gu Ming lowered his voice and spoke slowly.

"That year, my grandfather went to war..."

Liang Xiaolong clenched his fists.

Gu Ming continued, "Initially, he was inspired by the picture his superiors had painted for him. He thought he could secure a future by fighting there, and he truly believed he was going to help build the circle. But when he arrived in Zhou, he saw no land of peace and prosperity, only his compatriots burning, killing, and looting. After witnessing his colleagues' actions firsthand, he left a suicide note home, then drove a truck full of supplies to the Zhou people and delivered them to the guerrillas."

Liang Xiaolong couldn't help but exclaim: "What a heroic spirit! Amazing! But what happened to him later?"

"And then? He pulled out a gun and committed suicide. He couldn't stand that kind of thing, but he couldn't do anything like shooting his colleagues, so he finally pulled out a gun and killed himself, leaving behind only a suicide note, a watch, and a few dozen dollars in military pay."

Liang Xiaolong felt even more in awe.

It turns out she is the hero!

"Because of this, my father was looked down upon, and I was often bullied during my childhood. That's why I learned kung fu to strengthen my body and resist injustice and violence. My hometown is in Nara, where there is a long-standing martial arts school. I secretly learned kung fu from them, and eventually I really beat off all the bullies."

"When I was in high school, my grades weren't ideal, but I was still..."

Gu Ming paused, then changed his words: "So I didn't continue my studies and went to Tokyo to work, doing whatever job I could to make a living. Eventually, I was spotted by a noble person and starred in a production, and then I made my way down step by step."

Liang Xiaolong silently gave a thumbs up.

"What a hero, what a man! It's a shame you couldn't live in the same era as your grandfather. If I were born then... I'd definitely kill a few more!"

Cheng Long quickly held his hand.

Be careful with your words, be careful with your words.

Although Cheng Long was also excited after hearing this, he would not say it so directly.

Gu Ming spread his hands and said, "I don't care. In fact, if I were born in that era, I would make the same choice as my grandfather. There are a lot of unpleasant people in Japan now. Sooner or later, I will beat them all up."

Liang Xiaolong raised his beer cup and drank it all in one gulp.

He looked at Gu Ming and gave him a thumbs up.

You are this!

"Okay, I'm happy today, so let's not talk about that. Let's eat and drink!"

Gu Ming leaned in closer, revealing a bit of his true colors. "Mr. Liang's skills are quite impressive, too. If you get the chance, how about filming a movie with us? I can guarantee I won't discredit any of you. It's time to show the Japanese what real action is!"

Liang Xiaolong's blood boiled when he heard this, and he couldn't help but slam the table, causing the draft beer cup to jump a few inches, scaring the drunk Zhen Xialong next to him.

"Okay! That's settled then! I'll definitely come visit you if I get a chance! Not to mention filming, I'll be there for anything else, Liang!"

Gu Ming smiled.

When Liang Xiaolong is banned in Taiwan in a few years, Gu Ming has no intention of letting him go.

With Liang Xiaolong's skills, he was considered top-notch in Hong Kong, which is full of talented action actors. However, because he refused to write a letter of repentance, he was banned in Taiwan, resulting in no performances in Hong Kong and wasting ten years.

Ten years of wasted talent! When Liang Xiaolong made his comeback, he was overwhelmed by the burden of life and his skills were far inferior to before.

This is truly a pearl covered in dust!
Gu Ming gave him a shot of prevention in advance.

In this way, when the day comes that Liang Xiaolong is banned in Taiwan, Gu Ming will have a top-notch action actor, and Liang Xiaolong will not have to be banned and waste his life selling vegetables on the street.

Win-win!

(End of this chapter)