I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 216, Du Qifeng: We need more money, we really need more money to film this scene!
The room was filled with smoke.

The veteran actors, led by Wang Tianlin, looked at the scene before them with great satisfaction.
"He's really suited to playing a smiling tiger; it doesn't look like he's acting at all."

"That Big D is really something. Who can actually be on friendly terms with people here? He just died because he was stupid. Who can really open up to a big shot?"

"And he's a big shot with a conflict of interest."

In a sense, Big D really does have a strong sense of brotherhood.

He was a rather traditional loser.

They thought they were brave and fierce, and that they could be loyal to their brothers, but little did they know that it was all castles in the air. They had already become involved in the underworld, so how could they still have such naive ideas?

It's not just pathetic, it's laughable.

Filming has wrapped.

Although Liang Jiahui has finished filming.

But prioritizing harmony, we must continue filming; this is what truly defines the quality of Hong Kong's film production speed.

This is the true value of Hong Kong's film production speed.

Two movies can be completed in just over a month. Although they are sequels, this speed is truly unmatched.

"I'm leaving, what will you eat?"

At this moment, Liang Jiahui looked at Ren Huada next to him and teased him.

Ren Huada.

He then looked to the other side.

A junior.

One. A person with connections.

Li Xuan, a somewhat unexpected yet formidable figure, is the only non-Hong Kong native actor in the main cast.

"He gave me a strange feeling. I'm not saying he's a great actor, but his performance was really natural."

He was as skilled as a real gangster.

A person who, though reluctant, had no choice but to join the gang.

Very natural.

If acting alongside Leung Ka-fai is a pleasure...

It's an ultimate acting experience.

Then he acted opposite Li Xuan.

It just feels natural.

It didn't feel like acting; rather, it felt like I was naturally here, living here.

It lacks the thrill of a peak showdown, but it still has some of that feeling.
Refreshing.

Refreshing.

It was a flavor that no one else present could give him, not even Liang Jiahui could give him that refreshing flavor.

Li Xuan's naturalness.

Du Qifeng had the feeling that it wasn't a big deal if Gu Tianle didn't act in his productions.

After all, judging from Li Xuan's current performance, he is indeed quite capable.

At least it's up to standard.

"Actually, I still think you've been too lenient with him. He just seems adequate now."

Yuno Umi, who was standing next to him, said, "Judging from the scenes to come, his characteristics are not strong enough yet."

This is also the most difficult part of this scene.

Jimmy will replace Big D, one of the "two heroes," to compete for the leadership position.

To participate in this power struggle.

To reiterate, the elder uncles didn't support Ah Lok because they liked him; they were upholding the principle of balance and not allowing any one family to become too powerful.

The art of balance is what they've always been playing with.

This is the game of power.

As for actors and characters, it is about achieving what is called the character arc.

Character arc, the growth of the character.

Jimmy went from a nobody to the boss.

The differences between the two.

Just then, Chen Min and Xiang Huaqiang arrived at the film set.

How's the filming going?

"Liang Jiahui has finished filming and gone home."

Xiang Huaqiang heard Du Qifeng's answer.

I have to admire that the filming wrapped up so quickly; even in Hong Kong's film industry, which is known for its fast shooting pace, this is extremely fast.

All I can say is that Du Qifeng was incredibly efficient.

Simultaneously.

The filming for the actors should have gone smoothly.

Chen Min, standing next to him, exclaimed in regret that she wouldn't be able to watch Leung Ka-fai and Simon Yam act together. One was a top-tier, versatile actor, and the other was a near-top-tier actor specializing in one particular skill.

They are both exceptionally talented, so their performances together will definitely be very entertaining.

What a pity.

The highlight of the second part is Ah Lok's (Lok's) farewell.

Ah Lok, who used to fish and hit people on the head, met his tragic end.

Another point to note.

That's also a minor point of interest.

At first, Du Qifeng didn't have high expectations for this show.

That's the timeline of Jimmy's growth.

The character arc is a mysterious and elusive thing; it represents both growth and decline.

She is also the only character in the entire series with a well-developed character arc.

Ah Le was a smiling tiger from the very beginning.

Big D was a brainless brute from the very beginning, a traditional gangster.

Dongguan boy is a low-end version of a big D.

An airplane is an airplane.

Only Jimmy is special, a seemingly mild-mannered hoodlum, Arc Light.
As for how far the arc light can reach.

It really depends on the actor's own ability.

but.

It doesn't matter if we just act it out as it is now.

After all, the main player is Ren Huada.

"But I came to see Li Xuan."

Xiang Huaqiang smiled.

He also wanted to see the people he had helped to bring in through connections.

What kind of effect can it produce?

"Can you handle the character arc? The feeling brought about by a person's growth."

"You're still not convinced, are you?"

Lin Jiadong did not deny Fei Xue's words.

He still is.

I'm not entirely satisfied.

Even after filming for almost half a month, he was still not satisfied.

Although I saw how capable Li Xuan was.

He really does look like him.

He seems to be a native Hong Konger, completely imitating the attitudes and mindsets of the gangsters. This is something that makes Li Xuan's excellence undeniable.

Lin Jiadong is jealous and will try to be strong, but he won't be stubborn.

Good is good, bad is bad.

Like the plane that the director planted.

Zhang Jiahui also played that simple-minded character very well.

But if he can handle the character arc that follows.

He didn't believe it.

“You even approve of Zhang Jiahui, but not Li Xuan? I think his acting is really natural, and I admire him a lot.” Fei Xue paused for a moment and said, “In all my years of acting, I’ve only felt this way about Ren Huada when I was acting in police and gangster films. No one else can give me this kind of feeling.”

natural.

It's already great.

You need to focus on the character's arc and explosive power.

Is this more like shaping? Or a flash of inspiration?
Even the top actors.

I absolutely cannot guarantee that I can produce arc light effects in every film.

Because that requires a flash of inspiration.

Not every role can bring an actor a moment of brilliance; it's more like a state that can only be encountered by chance.

Lin Jiadong did not deny Li Xuan's strength.

Instead, we need to find evidence that he might not be as capable as he seems.

At least it's not as amazing as Andy Lau said.

This is what he cares about most.

It was Andy Lau who praised him to the skies, making him sound like he was on top of the world.

Make him jealous.

Give me a reason, even if it's a lie, a reason that will put my mind at ease.

It made me think he was nothing special.

That's good.

Li Xuan at this moment.

He wandered and hesitated within the role.

The character is now under pressure.

Jimmy doesn't want to be a gangster.

He wanted to be a lawyer, a doctor, and an accountant, and it turned out he was suited for it. After Ah Lok became the boss, Jimmy also used his talents to take over the position of Big D in the gang and become the gang's money baggage.

He disregarded the position of the leader.

He just wanted to do business properly.

He wanted his son to become a doctor, lawyer, and accountant, so he could escape this hellhole.

Ha, he knows that this isn't a long-term solution.

But for Jimmy, there are many things he doesn't have a choice about.

Just like his uncles supported him.

Even the mainland is supporting him.

"I can be patriotic too!"

Jimmy then started screaming hysterically.

I can talk to them too!

Satire.

In this game of power.

Jimmy, who has money, connections, and everyone's support, is the last person who wants to be the boss. He just wants to make money and even wants to sever ties with that identity.

Anxiety, fear.

This is reflected in every one of his plays.

This left Mr. Xiang, who was standing next to him, completely speechless.

Especially the way he looked so anxious that cold sweat poured down his forehead.

It felt really good when someone actually acted out his complicated situation.

At least there is a feeling that one is truly understood.

"This kid's acting is great; he perfectly portrayed the hypocrisy of our generation."

Chen Min laughed from the side: "Damn it, we take illegal benefits and then act like prostitutes selling our virtues, isn't that just us? Hahahaha."

Every time you open your mouth, my respect for you diminishes by one point.

"Hahahahaha."

Chen Min, a double-flower red stick, was very happy.

"Is this the actor you personally selected? Does he suit your taste?"

They really have some skills.

It made him feel a sense of familiarity.

I had never met this new actor before.

But that kind of emotional resonance.

This made Chen Min feel...

kind.

Especially Li Xuan's next move.

That made him feel even more approachable.

At this moment.

Under Du Qifeng's lens, shooting his face up close, it was an expression of utter indifference, coldness, numbness, and heavy pressure, different from the pressure Ah Le felt.

Ah Le's pressure comes from Jimmy's threat and from the fact that he can't be the one in charge.

Jimmy's pressure and numbness stemmed from his growing proximity to the position of the person in charge.

Everyone hoped he would become president.

Only he himself did not wish for it.

That numbness and pain.

He vented his frustration on the chopping board in front of him.

There was also meat on the cutting board, white fat, somewhat like chicken breast, being chopped piece by piece, just like chopping pork bones.

This scene was already a bit graphic.

It was also Du Qifeng's twisted sense of humor at play; he wanted everyone to see what it looked like to chop someone up. He was even a little curious whether the actors, including President Xiang, would react when watching this scene.

He just likes to add a touch of morbid humor to things.

It was a small pleasure in his directing career.

That's how it was supposed to be.

But Li Xuan, standing before him, was expressionlessly handling this pile of chicken and pork mixture.

The camera is pointed at the face.

That fierce feeling.

"More money, more money, damn it!"

The guy who asked for more money was vomiting next to him.

Even though they were dealing with a mixture of pork, chicken, and duck, the guy next to him was vomiting so realistically, without any acting skills whatsoever; it was all his true self.

acting.

Eyes.

Li Xuan's gaze was as if he were truly dealing with one of his own kind.

Du Qifeng.

I also felt a bit nauseous.

Character arc light.

I never expected that Li Xuan could really portray the character's arc, especially in this kind of situation.

"gargle."

Lin Jiadong rinsed his mouth to cover up his nausea, especially when he smelled the meaty odor.

Even if reason tells me otherwise.

These are all props.

But this is where Li Xuan's ability to immerse himself comes into play.

At the beginning of filming, this ability simply made people feel great and allowed them to get into character smoothly, but now, this ability doesn't feel so good to them.

A wave of nausea rushed straight to the top of my head and into my brain.

He's handling it.

Are the same kind.

Not spitting it out was her last act of defiance, but Fei Xue next to her was not so reserved; she immediately sprayed out the sour-smelling stuff.

"Amazing."

Ren Huada felt a sense of excitement at this moment. His taste buds could detect a slight sour taste, but it was not as exciting as the radar in his brain.

Sure enough, it was also a delicious dish.

And the taste is quite unique.

He's seen plenty of good actors, but someone like Leung Ka-fai is basically one of the top actors in the film industry. If you're talking about someone whose acting skills are better than his, there's no one like him.

The gap between Stephen Chow and Jackie Chan stems from their "characteristics," but in terms of pure acting skills, Leung Ka-fai is probably the strongest.

Acting opposite him had always been his wish, and now that wish had come true, but... he never expected there would be such an unexpected surprise this time.

One of his strengths is his eerie sense of immersion and engagement.

We're acting.

He is truly experiencing it!

Xiang Huaqiang and Chen Min exchanged a glance.

Seeing the shock in the other person's eyes.

However, they all chose to remain silent.

I won't express any opinion, not even about the character arc or the outstanding performance.

There was only silence.

Until this scene was finished filming.

They didn't realize what was happening.

There was only silence.

Until the end of this scene.

Du Qifeng then found two people.

I know what you want to ask me.

Chen Min quickly answered, "I don't know. At the time, I was only responsible for slashing people; I wasn't responsible for handling the aftermath."

"Ah."

It seems like they just tacitly understood each other.

This topic should not be pursued further.

All I can say is Li Xuan.

The arc effect of this character.

It's a bit explosive.

Is this really acting?

He really did chop someone up, didn't he?

The plot transitions very quickly, as if it were a cycle of fate. Big D goes fishing without a helmet, and Ah Le rides in a car without wearing rattan armor; their fatal wounds are both on their backs.

But when it fell on Jimmy...

The era of vying for the dragon head staff is over.

There would be no more fighting over the dragon head stick. He Lian Sheng became Jimmy's "family business," and from then on, this place would be his family business.

There was no joy on his face, only despair.

In order to buy a house on this land and give my son the opportunity to receive a good education, the price I paid was becoming a member of this dark order.

That's just in my imagination.

This dragon-headed staff is the last one in my hands. My children will still be able to break free from this constraint, but ironically... my family will sit on this sewer throne for generations to come.

Become the king of these flies.

The final shot of Jimmy shows him making a smile that looks worse than crying.

Use this expression to convey pain.

Endless, unending suffering.

"What goes around comes around."

Filming for "Peace is Precious" has wrapped.

However, Du Qifeng's expression was somewhat dazed.

Over the years, I've seen all sorts of storms and worked with all kinds of big names and acting talents. I can even chat and laugh with big shots in prison and ask them for material.

He was intimately familiar with photographing these dark corners of the old era.

Therefore, the funeral was very grand and solemn. In "Election", every shot, every position, and every light and shadow was perfected in order to create a perfect performance scene for Simon Yam and Leung Ka-fai.

They created a perfect stage, and in fact, they certainly did not disappoint.

The first one is more like a "movie" in the traditional sense.

As for Part 2, it's essentially about filling in the gaps and making up for any deficiencies.

Giving all the characters an ending, putting a period to their fates, is the true part of a funeral.

It's more like a sequel that concludes the story.

The result was unexpected.

The minor characters in the sequel.

Surprisingly, everyone performed exceptionally well.

The ambitious Little D, Lin Jiadong, shares similarities in personality with Big D, and their fates are also similar—both are killed in the struggle for power and profit.

Ah Le's destiny.

And the plane that was completely brainless in the end.

Even though Jimmy has already pointed out that this is no longer an era of fighting and killing, the plane still adheres to his aircraft philosophy: to be a pure and flawless aircraft.

This is the ultimate level of being brainless.

Even if I tell you that being brainless is no longer an option, you still stick to your lifestyle. Even when the new leader offers you a business card, trying to help you out, you just tear it up in front of him and go back to your life of fighting with thugs.

Perhaps, that's what life is for you.

That's your whole life.

They're gangsters, you know.

Most of them are airplanes.

Only Li Xuan's portrayal of Jimmy was truly shocking and unexpected.
"Eat up, everyone, why aren't you eating?"

At this moment, Li Xuan looked at everyone present with an innocent expression. After filming, he was hungry and mentally exhausted, and urgently needed to replenish his energy.

The whole roasted lamb served at the wrap party was just right.

Watching the white, oily mutton gradually turn golden yellow, Li Xuan's mouth watered uncontrollably.

Li Xuan is so cool.

Du Qifeng remained silent.

Lin Jiadong remained silent.

Damn it, who ordered the whole roasted lamb?

Only Simon Yam smiled and ate a little.

"You're amazing. I heard from them that you're still a student and you're really talented. I've never seen a more talented young person than you."

"Thanks for the compliment."

"Come here to film more movies in the future."

Ren Huada said, "If you don't have any resources, I'll introduce you to some."

Lin Jiadong also fell silent at this moment, and this time he did not feel sour.

Because he knows what actors of his caliber are looking for.

That feeling of exhilaration that comes from the bottom of one's heart.

Unable to extricate oneself.

feel.

At this moment, Lin Jiadong raised his wine glass, fiercely tearing off a piece of mutton despite feeling nauseous, and said, "I'll toast you."

A mouthful of strong liquor went down his throat.

Li Xuan immediately sensed the apology in the voice.

Although Li Shun was also a little confused, he wondered what had offended him in some way.

However, we still clinked glasses and drank the wine.

It's mainly mutton.

good to eat.

Watching Li Xuan crunch on the mutton,
The people around couldn't hold on any longer.

Li Xuan had no choice but to accept most of the mutton.

It wasn't long before it was just a skeleton. I ate it to my heart's content and enjoyed it so much!

[Simulation Completed]
[Positioning Insight Lv1: You can more keenly discern the superior position of the camera, which shot is most effective for the lead actor and their billing order. This skill comes from the legendary storyboard master Du Qifeng.]
System, you're really not putting on an act this time.

Du Qifeng's skills!
His signature skill is his unparalleled art of positioning.

That was a truly artistic way of positioning himself.

Li Xuan also experienced firsthand the power of this technique.

As a director.

Few directors are so strict about positioning when filming; this is at least the first time Li Xuan has encountered such a situation.

Even if one has the most unparalleled sense of immersion and engagement, it is still difficult to improve one's output ability through "positioning".

With Du Qifeng's skills, he seemed to be one step closer to becoming a "director".

This was when Li Xuan was about to leave.

Lin Jiadong, having sobered up, rushed over.

This time, he was truly convinced by Li Xuan.

Hey.

Although there were differences, he also came to understand that the gaps and chasms between people can sometimes be that big.

As for Andy Lau's preference.

He still can't let go of it, and he still can't let go of it now. So for him now, the only thing he can do is not to complain or be jealous.

Simon Yam benefited greatly from acting alongside Leung Ka-fai.

However, Li Xuan's performance was excellent.

But there were some parts he didn't understand.

"I want to ask you a question."

"Go ahead and ask."

"I'd like to ask you how you changed your temperament, how you went from being weak at the beginning to gradually becoming strong in the end."

The character arc, in essence, is about expressing the changes in a character through performance. But Li Xuan performed, yet why did his temperament also change along with it?

The transformation from weak to strong is almost instantaneous, even without the scene of the slashing.

His temperament also changed accordingly.

This change was the most unbelievable thing to him.

Or perhaps it's something that's a bit hard to understand.

So he wanted to know the answer.

Li Xuan remained silent for a moment.

Patted his heart.

"The power of belief."

"The power of belief?"

"The power of belief is the magic of acting."

At this moment, Lin Jiadong seemed to have an epiphany.

It seemed like the other person hadn't said anything, but I felt like I understood something.

At this moment, Li Xuan patted the senior on the shoulder, turned around and left gracefully, leaving him alone to think.

damn it.

How does one's temperament change from weak to strong?

Why not just turn the skills I borrowed from Pan Yueming on and off?
(End of this chapter)