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

Chapter 217: I filmed a big shot's coming-of-age movie and inexplicably became an "uncle" in his generation.

"Thank you for your guidance. I think I have some ideas."

"Ah."

At this moment, Li Xuan's eyes also flickered.

I have some ideas.

Having any ideas is wrong.

However, Li Xuan did not think he would go astray.

Dongguan boy is also a contender for Best Actor in the future.

His version just hasn't arrived yet.

It requires accumulating acting skills step by step.

Even with the help of the benefactor, Andy Lau.

This version is not available yet.

Just as Li Xuan was about to leave, a black Mercedes-Benz pulled up in front of the door.

"Would you mind grabbing a late-night snack together?"

"You mean that Li Xuan? What's his background?"

"How would I know the answer to that question?"

The wrap party was still going on.

However, everyone tacitly agreed to replace the whole roasted lamb with vegetarian dishes.

After the food was changed to vegetarian dishes, everyone's expressions softened considerably. Even Fei Xue, who loves meat the most, couldn't eat any meat, which was quite rare.

"I don't know his background, but his ability to immerse himself in the script is absolutely top-notch."

At this time, Du Qifeng had some admiration for Li Xuan.

As for the background and such.

It's hard to say for sure.

Because Li Xuan has some very amazing qualities.

You're saying he has no connections?

Andy Lau's admiration and fondness for him are genuine.

If he has connections, it seems unlikely that he would be so easily manipulated by big capital.

"I heard that President Xiang recently adopted a godson. Do you think it could be him?"

"That godson that General Manager Xiang recognized. Wasn't he said to be a prodigy? He's already quite famous."

"They call him a godson, but it's more of an exchange of benefits, just like when we used to pay respects to our superiors. Which boss didn't have a godson under him?"

He adopted a godson in Hong Kong.

It's actually just a deeper bond of interests.

Wang Tianlin has quite a few godsons.

It's called a godson, but it's really just a relationship of exchanging benefits.

"His godson, I remember, was a pretty famous guy from the 96 class of Beijing Film Academy. But Li Xuan should be from the 02 class."

Du Qifeng didn't quite understand this, nor was he particularly concerned about it.

After all, judging from the path he has taken, he won't have much of a future in mainland China. Milkyway Image has become path-dependent, from director to screenwriter. Perhaps this film's funeral is not only for the old era, but also for himself.

He didn't want to do any messy transformations.

“I’m not your godson either, and you’ve helped me a lot, haven’t you?”

Zhang Jiahui, who was standing next to him, smiled.

After this round of filming, Zhang Jiahui had gained a lot more influence and spoke with much more confidence.

To reiterate, it's about strength and purity.

Although he was appointed by imperial decree.

But this round of filming has fully proven his abilities.

It is fully capable of fulfilling the role of an airplane.

The actors present were all carefully selected, and it was immediately obvious whether they performed well or poorly; there was no question of deceiving anyone.

When you have enough strength.

People will respect you more.

The opposite is also true.

"By the way, isn't that Mr. Xiang's car outside the door?"

"Seems to be."

Upon hearing Fei Xue's words, Du Qifeng looked towards the door. There was a 98 Mercedes-Benz with a tiger head logo, which was President Xiang's favorite car and had a very prestigious feel to it.

And look at President Xiang with a big smile on his face.

Du Qifeng even doubted whether he had seen it wrong. Xiang Huaqiang was not a good actor. He once played Long Wu in "God of Gamblers II". The reason why he was able to get a good response was purely because he himself was also a cold-faced guy.

If you ask him to act expressionless and cold, he can give you a perfect performance. But if you ask him to smile and act warmly, he won't be able to smile at all.

And his smiling, amiable side.

To be honest, this was the first time I had ever seen a Du Qi Feng.

At least, this is not a relationship of exchanging benefits.

A closer relationship.

"Wow, it's so cold."

"The air conditioning in the Mercedes is really strong."

I'm in the car right now.

Besides Xiang Huaqiang, there is another person, Chen Min, a double-flower red stick of the 13K, who is also a big shot who can shake the underworld with every move he makes.

Unlike others who rely on power, family background, or money.

Chen Min relied on his pair of iron fists.

As a henchman.

He reached one of the highest positions in a gang.

At this moment, Chen Min looked at Li Xuan with great interest.

"Do you know who I am?"

"Hello, Senior Chen Min."

"Quite polite."

"Aren't you afraid of him?" Xiang Huaqiang teased Li Xuan, "He was infamous in the underworld back in the day."

“How could he be afraid of me? We’re the same kind of people. He wouldn’t be afraid of me.”

Seeing the integrity and fearlessness in Li Xuan's eyes, Chen Min felt even more admiration for him.

Even joy.

Because of self-confidence.

Therefore, there is no fear.

Because we possess the most primitive ways and tools in the world for solving problems.

That is violence.

Although I don't like using it.

But he does give me confidence.

"Alright, it's just going out for a late-night snack, don't make a big deal out of it."

Xiang Huaqiang smiled.

We arrived at a restaurant.

Upon entering the private room, I found a familiar face already waiting for me. He was casually lounging with his legs crossed, but immediately sat up straight when he saw Xiang Huaqiang.

Look how scared they are by turning to the left.

This shows what kind of image Mr. Xiang presents to his children on a daily basis.

It probably wasn't particularly friendly.

When he saw Li Xuan, his eyes widened as big as saucers.

This one
That's not it.

"you you you."

"What do you mean, 'what do you mean'?" Xiang Huaqiang frowned slightly.

He held his breath to the left.

"Hello."

I've been holding it in for ages and this is what I finally managed to come out.

"And who is this?" Chen Lan asked, slightly curious.

"Friends I met while filming."

Xiang Huaqiang didn't know how to address Li Xuan either.

Even though he's still so young, it's hard for President Xiang to consider him as someone of his generation, especially after watching him act; the feeling of being his peer becomes even stronger.

In a daze, I saw a shadow of my past.

Lingering.

"Okay." Chen Lan also had high emotional intelligence and did not ask any further questions, but she still maintained her curiosity and was quite curious about who Li Xuan was.

My husband's attitude is a bit strange.

"Speaking of which, you also practice martial arts. Why don't you spar with Brother Li later?" Chen Min laughed.

Xiang Huaqiang nodded as well.

"You keep saying you're practicing martial arts, and I'd like to see how good you really are."

"I have no objection." Li Xuan smiled, he didn't really have any objections, he could just treat it as a post-meal digestion.

Hehe, laugh to the left.

"I'm afraid he'll kneel down and beg me later."

I'm afraid a fight might break out later.

He wanted to kneel down and beg me.

After the last time, he was still a bit unconvinced, so he went to see "The Twins Effect" and "Kung Fu Hustle" and learned some behind-the-scenes stories from his friends. He was certain that, just as Xie Jinfeng said, if he were to face off against Li Xuan, there would only be one outcome: Li Xuan would kneel down.

I pray that I don't die.

Although Xiang Zuo is unruly, he still has some self-awareness.

"You bastard, you still talk so rudely. Now that no one's protecting you, let's see how you get by."

Xiang Huaqiang was still somewhat disappointed in his son.

"Alright, alright, let's drink then. It's just a family dinner, let's not make it unpleasant."

At this moment, Li Xuan, amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation at the table, didn't say much, but tried his best to be a listener, listening to Xiang Huaqiang and Chen Min speak sincerely about some things.
Even that unlucky kid Xiang Zuo wisely shut his mouth.

Listening to my father and his friend recounting the stories of yesteryear with great emotion.

Li Xuan roughly understood why Xiang Huaqiang had invited him to drink this time, and it was this kind of family-style drinking party.

Attending this funeral from the old era truly stirred up some emotions in him.

The past represents not only glory, but also the youth and strength of oneself, when there were friends, brothers, and... women.

At this moment, Li Xuan secretly glanced at Chen Lan. Goodness, when it came to women, he didn't seem to react much.

That makes sense; isn't it normal for a big shot to have a few close female friends?

The red flag at home never falls, while colorful flags flutter outside.

It evoked memories of my lost youth and resonated deeply with me.

Now we're all old, our brothers are all old, some have died, and some we'll never see again. In any case, that period of time is finally over.

Li Xuan was reflecting on what he had actually filmed.

Is this a "youth film" about underworld bosses?

And their alcohol tolerance is damn strong.

This body, enhanced by the system, can't even outdrink the two of them.

He's definitely a seasoned drunkard honed in the ways of the world; he's something else.

Li Xuan was also a little dizzy from being drunk.

I also felt that this kind of drinking party atmosphere was quite relaxed.

It was much more relaxed than the wrap party. Just like Xiang Huaqiang said, this was a family dinner, nothing more than wanting to have a meal with Li Xuan.

Only.

However, Li Xuan also understood a lot of things. It was probably a matter of being caught up in the world and having no choice but to follow the crowd, just like Jimmy in the movie "Harmony is Precious".

Passed down from generation to generation.

A generation that couldn't choose whether they were doctors, lawyers, or accountants.

A generation with no choice.

A comfortable life and the bitterness of having no choice in the future aren't necessarily contradictory, although it might seem a bit pretentious. However, Chen Min, standing beside him, mocked him wantonly. Pretentious? People like Chen Min, who started from the bottom and became gang members, joined this dark world out of desperation as someone from the bottom.

Because he had no choice at the time. If he didn't collude with them, he would have trouble even making a living. How could he have the leisure to talk about ideals and morality? Those things were too abstract, and he couldn't stand them.

Indeed, having enough to eat is truly the simplest and most basic issue.

There was no such thing as sharing food in those days.

"But it's good that things have returned to normal. When order stabilizes, we rats in the gutter will no longer be needed. To be honest, our existence might not be entirely without the deliberate intentions of the white pigs."

Chen Min, standing nearby, clicked her tongue and said, "It's not that we've been abandoned by the times, but rather that our very existence is part of what the times have used."

We talked a lot at the dinner table, neither denying the mistakes we made nor the serious shortcomings of our brothers. Those who should go to jail should go to jail, and those who should be fined should be fined. Whatever punishment they deserve, they should receive.

Giving them a dignified funeral is perhaps the last bit of dignity for the Hong Kong entertainment industry.

Li Xuan was also confused by what he was being said.

He also shared some of his own opinions.

After all, Li Xuan, who had once been immersed in this part of Xili, could empathize with them deeply.

I also shared some of my thoughts.

For these two brothers...

Li Xuan seemed to have traveled from the past to the present, wearing a different, younger face than them, and spoke eloquently, as if he had truly experienced that era.

That feeling was just right.

exactly.

Occasionally, conversations will include topics like this helping that association.

It's really become the headquarters for team building activities for senior citizens.
During this time, Li Xuan also got drunk and didn't know what had happened. It seemed that Xiang Huaqiang and his son had a small conflict.

However, none of this has anything to do with Li Xuan. To be honest, this round of drinking was really enjoyable.

Perhaps it's because the wine is twice as expensive.

Perhaps it's for other reasons.

"Uncle Li."

"Uncle Li!"

"Uncle Li, ahhhhhh!!!"

At that moment, Li Xuan vaguely heard the voices he had heard since childhood, and the emotions were really full, seven parts shame and resentment, the feeling was just right.

Who is calling themselves uncle?

When did you get a nephew?

At this moment, Li Xuan's head still ached a little.

Looking around, he found himself lying in a king-size bed, the soft velvet highlighting its considerable value... The soft bed would be even better if there was a soft, fluffy girl lying next to him.

Unfortunately, the voice calling him "uncle" was a rough male voice.

That's a nasty sound.

The hangover hadn't worn off yet, and all I could think about was how everyone had gotten really drunk last night.

He drank a lot.

Li Xuan was somewhat shocked that he had actually drunk so much alcohol under such circumstances.

Ultimately, it's still your own body.

It's best not to indulge in such things too much; once or twice is enough.

"When did you get a nephew?"

At this moment, Li Xuan found himself in a hotel, with a very unwilling young man next to him staring at him with a look of disgust, as if he had just eaten shit.

But he kept calling him "Uncle Li" and finally woke Li Xuan up. Good heavens, really good heavens, the one who kept calling him "Uncle" was actually Xiang Zuo.

"What the hell? Why are you calling me uncle?!"

“You and my dad are sworn brothers, so it’s only natural for me to call you uncle.”

Going to the left is really uncomfortable.

Li Xuan vaguely remembered this.

I think so.

Indeed, something happened last night.

It seems that during the conversation, the two old men were brought to tears. Their experiences in The Sims were highly similar to those of the two men, and their insights were also highly similar. As a result, they were suddenly regarded as kindred spirits.

The result was that the three of them didn't say anything, just bowed their heads in worship, and they got wine and roast suckling pig. They even used chopsticks instead of incense. The restaurant even had a statue of Guan Yu.

Goodness, is this a gang's property? They have everything.

This looks familiar; isn't it the restaurant where Brother Crow overturned the table back then?
"We were just joking. Don't take what we said while we were drunk so seriously."

"You probably thought my dad was drunk, but he's actually perfectly sober and knows what he's doing. His alcohol tolerance is much higher than you think."

At this moment, Xiang Zuo's expression was somewhat complicated. He looked at Li Xuan with a shocked expression, and his attitude had softened considerably.

This stemmed from a bet he made with his father last night.

He was talking to the left that night.

He's trying to build a relationship with you; he's trying to manipulate you.

Xiang Huaqiang said this last night.

Son, I'll make you a bet.

If he wakes up and tries to get on my good side...

Just consider what you said last night as something you said while drunk.

But if he tries to save face for you after you wake up, then you should think about whether he became sworn brothers with your father for personal gain, or whether he's trying to manipulate your father.

Unexpectedly, the first thing Li Xuan did upon waking up was to make amends for him, which really surprised Xiang Zuo.

"Oh dear, how can you take this kind of thing seriously? I'll go and explain it to your dad. You don't need to call me uncle anymore. I'm not that much older than you. Just call me brother."

"No, you are my father's brother."

"How about we each do our own thing, little brother?"

"That's fine."

At this moment, Xiang Zuo said, "Brother Li."

"Don't call me Brother Li."

I'm so wronged!

I can't call you uncle, and I can't call you Brother Li either!
"Then let's go with Brother Xuan."

Xiang Zuo felt very aggrieved at this moment.

But just as his father said, this man was different.

He is truly different.

Li Xuan sighed at this, explaining that Xiang Zuo was staying here to deliver a message to his father.

He won't accompany me on the way back to the mainland. If I need any help in the future, just give him a call. As his older brother, I should always lend a hand.

"Forget it. Since your father and I became sworn brothers because of our shared feelings, there's no need to mix in too many interests. I don't want to owe anyone anything."

Li Xuan sighed.

But somehow, my mother ended up with two sworn brothers.

Eldest brother Chen Min.

Second brother Xiang Huaqiang.

And he even brought along a little nephew.

"You drank last night, how about I take you to the airport?"

"Thank you very much."

"Not at all. Speaking of Brother Xuan..."

"What?"

"Where did you learn your kung fu?"

At this moment, Xiang Zuo stared at Li Xuan with her big, innocent eyes, eyes that were completely untainted by intelligence.

Needle-wiping in Hong Kong Island.

Xiang Zuo thought that Li Xuan would be like Stephen Chow in "Kung Fu Hustle" and say: "If you want to learn, I'll teach you."

But Li Xuan did not.

You can't learn this trick of mine.

Ok.

Xiang Zuo was a little disappointed, but not so surprised. Li Xuan's skills were clearly the result of diligent practice and years of experience. It was the result of day after day of hard work and training, as well as strength training.

In addition, Li Xuan's acting skills are superb.

He must have faced many hardships and obstacles along the way.

At this point, Xiang Zuo had already imagined a whole series of scenarios.

In an instant, Li Xuan's image became much more impressive.

It grew rapidly, becoming incredibly tall!

"You must be telling me that there are no shortcuts to hard work, right, Uncle Xuan? I understand, I get it."

No, we are not.

What I mean is...

You can't cheat.

There's nothing we can do about it.

right.

At this time, Li Xuan was on a plane returning to Beiping.

He was still yawning from a hangover.

Li Xuan was quite impressed with his two older brothers' drinking capacity last night.

His alcohol tolerance is truly astounding.

They got themselves all drunk.

They are perfectly fine.

Even with his superhuman physique, he couldn't compare to the honed skills of the older generation.

Their strong and powerful bodies!

but.

Last night, many memories came back. Xiang Huaqiang and Chen Min did cry, and they cried quite loudly.

They might not be drunk, but their mood was probably not good, because for them, their youth was gone forever, and their bodies were telling them that time waits for no one.

The old saying goes, "The red flag at home never falls, while colorful flags flutter outside." But now it's not a question of whether the red flag falls or flutters. At this age, you can't even raise the flagpole anymore, so how can you expect colorful flags to flutter?

Chen Min even said last night that if he had a choice, he would be willing to give up half of his wealth to be able to hold a flag-raising ceremony every day.

The passage of time brings relentless erosion.

He will not let anyone go.

Even someone as wealthy as Xiang Huaqiang wouldn't let it go, so it's quite reasonable that he would be moved by the sight of Li Xuan.

Li Xuan had experienced that feeling.

Illness, pain, and the relentless erosion of time fall fairly and justly upon everyone, regardless of your luck.

As you get older, you'll naturally become like this.

"So system, you'd better give me some support. I don't want to end up like my older brothers, who are at the richest age but the most powerless."

[Please trust this system. As long as you continue to achieve status, awards, and related achievements in the entertainment industry, rewards related to physical health will continue to be awarded until lifespan and physical function rewards are unlocked.]
They are indeed trustworthy.

The illness that has been troubling me is gradually getting better. In fact, my body has more advantages than my peers. My endurance and stamina are super strong, and I have a greater ability to stay active while filming.

These are all things that cannot be faked; they are things that can be directly and realistically felt in the body.

The richest age.

The best body.

That's what makes it healthy.

Li Xuan returned to Beiping, and as soon as he got off the plane, it started to drizzle.

He has now finished filming the "Election" series and "The Myth".

With the film industry matters settled, it's time to confront some issues directly, namely the relentless pressure from the old guard in the Beijing film circle, which has undermined the achievements of my recent television drama production.

It wasn't a conflict between hatred and emotion; the conflict between the Beijing entertainment circle and that veteran actor stemmed purely from self-interest.

A purely conflict of interest.

Because he had taken over his son's niche, his son felt obligated to stand there and obstruct him, even using his own publicity resources to praise him to death, to block or even temporarily block his path to stardom, all in order to create an imbalance in their respective ecosystems.

This is his purpose.

But for me, this obstacle is not just a temporary severing of my path to stardom. After all, I have also offended the Beijing entertainment circle. If I cannot achieve outstanding results before my senior year to break free from this cage, then I will become a target for them.

Conflict has always been this cruel.

(End of this chapter)