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Chapter 196 The Foreign Devil Riding a Big Horse

In the movie "Brotherhood of Blades", Ding Xiu, who is the top fighter, has three fight scenes.

One of them was teasing his junior brother, Jin Yichuan.

Another battle was a one-man fight against a dozen Jurchen cavalrymen, annihilating them all while suffering only minor injuries.

The final scene is a battle against Zhao Jingzhong.

The two engaged in a tentative fight without using weapons, but it was clear that Ding Xiu was superior, as he threw Zhao Jingzhong to the ground after just a few rounds.

After the set was completed, Wu Jing first explained the arrangements for the upcoming action scenes to Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang and Zhao Wenzhuo had already practiced together, but since this wasn't actual filming, they started sparring slowly to ensure a smoother shooting process.

To be honest, Zhang Yang's movements actually looked quite professional, and as for Zhao Wenzhuo, needless to say, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were as smooth as flowing water.

Action scenes, for non-professional action actors like Zhang Yang, usually require practicing each move slowly and carefully.

After practicing a few times, Zhang Yang felt he could try increasing the speed, so he smiled and said to Zhao Wenzhuo, "Brother Zhao, I think we can speed things up a bit."

Seeing Zhang Yang's confidence, Zhao Wenzhuo said no more and adopted a stance.

Once he was sure Zhang Yang was ready, Zhao Wenzhuo took a step forward and struck out with a palm, aiming straight for Zhang Yang's face.

Zhao Wenzhuo was worried that Zhang Yang wouldn't be able to react in time, so he deliberately slowed down.

Admittedly, Zhao Wenzhuo and Zhang Yang have worked together before, but that was in a modern drama. This is the first time they have collaborated on a martial arts action film.

Furthermore, Zhao Wenzhuo has practiced martial arts for over a decade. Regardless of how powerful his punches are, his speed is truly remarkable. Even if he held back, this palm strike was still incredibly fast, far beyond the reaction time of ordinary people.

Many people may question Zhao Wenzhuo's abilities, but he once taught fans on Douyin how to build muscle by hanging his legs on a horizontal bar and doing crunches with a barbell. This shows that Zhao Wenzhuo is really amazing.

In the minds of the onlookers, if Zhao Wenzhuo's slap had landed squarely on Zhang Yang's face, wouldn't it have swelled up like a pig's head? This made the actors watching hold their breath for Zhang Yang.

No sooner said than done.

Just as Zhao Wenzhuo's palm was about to strike, Zhang Yang moved!

Zhang Yang used his elbow to move his upper arm, a movement that was not only fast but also beautiful, easily blocking Zhao Wenzhuo's attack.

Seeing Zhao Wenzhuo's surprised look, Zhang Yang teased, "Brother Zhao, although I'm not a professional, I have practiced. If this is your speed, I really won't feel any pressure at all."

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent. Zhang Yang's moves greatly eased Zhao Wenzhuo's worries, and he smiled, saying:

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Then I won't be polite!

As he spoke, Zhao Wenzhuo used 7% of his strength, but to his surprise, Zhang Yang easily countered his subsequent moves.

He was fast, but Zhang Yang was even faster!

No matter how hard he tried, Zhang Yang remained calm and his movements were swift and agile, intercepting them one by one.

With a loud bang.

As planned.

Zhang Yang flipped him over and kicked him, then threw him backwards, landing on the thick mat.

The audience was silent.

Everyone was stunned!

Without any pre-set moves, Zhang Yang used speed to defeat Zhao Wenzhuo with ease, leaving both Brother Hu and Yan Kuan completely bewildered.

Liu Shishi was so surprised that she opened her mouth wide: Is Zhang Yang really that good at fighting?

"Director Zhang, when did you become so amazing?"

Hearing Wu Jing's surprised question, Zhang Yang said smugly, "I've always been this good, you just didn't know it."

Liu Shishi, as if possessed, blurted out, "Could it be that you are a martial arts prodigy, one in a million?"

Zhang Yang's face darkened. What did they take him for? He didn't want to be beaten half to death by a palm strike that seemed to fall from the sky.

"I am not only a martial arts prodigy, one in ten thousand, but also a business genius, one in ten thousand."

After saying that, Zhang Yang didn't wait for Liu Shishi to reply and went straight to Wu Jing, changing the subject: "Brother Jing, what do you think? Do we need to change this scene?"

Wu Jing smiled wryly and said, "I was worried you'd get hurt, but it seems I was just being overly concerned."

Then, he changed the subject and looked at Lu Yang: "Director Lu, Director Zhang and Brother Zhao are both fine."

Wu Jing's actions truly demonstrate that she has a very proper understanding of her position.

The subsequent filming went very smoothly, which made Brother Hu a little doubtful of his life.

In the afternoon, Jing Tian came to the film crew and filmed some scenes. And that's how the day passed.

When Zhang Yang came to find Jing Tian that evening, she was practicing yoga.

Seeing that Jing Tian's expression was not good, Zhang Yang did not give her a chance, directly hugged her, pressed her against the wall, and kissed her fiercely.

After the passionate kiss, Jing Tian pushed Zhang Yang away and said somewhat unhappily, "Tell me, do you have feelings for Liu Shishi?"

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Zhang Yang was naturally not going to tell the truth. Looking at Jing Tian's mouth, which could hold a bottle of vinegar, Zhang Yang smiled and said, "I'm just taking extra care of Liu Shishi because she's your senior at Beijing Dance Academy. Don't overthink it."

"How much do I want that? I think you're just a scumbag, falling in love with every girl you see."

Seeing Jing Tian's intense jealousy, Zhang Yang's eyes darted around, remembering the time Liu Shishi pinched him. So he put his arm around Jing Tian's slender waist and said in a cheeky tone, "Tian Tian, ​​actually, this is still your fault."

"My fault?"

Jing Tian pinched Zhang Yang hard with her slender hand and said fiercely, "Zhang Yang, how could you do this?"

Seeing that Jing Tian was really angry, Zhang Yang quickly begged for forgiveness and then told Liu Shishi about how Jing Tian had shouted too loudly last night, which made Jing Tian blush.

Jing Tian never expected this to happen. It's just that Liu Shishi wasn't here, otherwise, she would have been really scared to death.

Also, how am I supposed to face Liu Shishi tomorrow? Should I pretend I don't know anything?

Seeing Jing Tian's embarrassed and annoyed expression, Zhang Yang whispered in her ear, "Tian Tian, ​​I want to ride a horse."

"Zhang Yang, how can your thoughts be so impure!"

On January 25th, the TV series "Swords of Legends", starring Zhang Yang, Yang Mi, and Tang Yan, officially premiered on Dolphin TV.

With the TV series about to air on a major network, Zhang Yang naturally wants to interact with his fans on Weibo in Xinlang.

"The Legend of the Ancient Sword has started airing. I play Baili Tusu. This is my first time acting in a fantasy drama. I hope everyone will like it."

Okay, Zhang Yang's new Weibo post was really perfunctory, but even so, the comments from fans below were still plentiful.

"Waaah, my brother is so handsome, he's made this fairy swoon."

"Zhang Yang, we will always support you."

"Professor Li, we at Xingchen will always love you."

"Zhang Yang, get out of the entertainment industry."

"Zhang Yang, what a scumbag!"

With the airing of "Swords of Legends", a large number of comments followed.

"What the hell is this over-the-top industrial saccharin vibe?"

"My eyes, is this the Yang Mi I know? Why doesn't Yang Mi look like Tang Xuejian at all?"

"My Zixuan, why hasn't she appeared yet? I've been waiting so long the flowers have withered."

"The costumes are so over-the-top, the special effects are so fake, and Yang Mi's nostrils are really big."

"As expected, I knew this would happen as soon as the stills were released. After so many years of fantasy dramas, can't they even surpass 'Chinese Paladin 1'?"

"The special effects in 'Swords of Legends' are so terrible, it's really distracting. I won't even complain about the costumes and props, but couldn't the production team have at least a little conscience when casting the actors?"

Why did I want to give up on the show before even finishing the first episode?

"It's probably because I'm not very knowledgeable and don't know many characters. The characters' names in the show are too difficult to pronounce, so I really can't tell who's who. If it weren't for watching Tang Yan, I would have given up on the show."

"I'm a little disappointed with the long-awaited ancient costume fantasy drama. Judging from the special effects in the first episode, what is this garbage?"

"The only thing we can be proud of right now is Zhang Yang's acting skills."

"I feel like a lot of people here are crazy. You say that 'Gu Jian Qi Tan' is badly made, then you make your own. Nobody's inviting you to watch it. If you don't like it, then don't watch it."

In short, there's a lot of complaining online, and many people are just complaining for the sake of complaining.

Zhang Yang had anticipated this situation.

Actually, Zhang Yang knew this would be the outcome when filming "Swords of Legends," but the original series was such a huge hit.

Many people complained about the plot of "Gu Jian Qi Tan," the actors' performances, and the terrible special effects.

But the more netizens criticized it, the more popular the show became, creating the first traffic phenomenon of the traffic era.

In the original timeline, Li became an overnight sensation for his role as Baili Tusu in "Swords of Legends," becoming a phenomenal top star, while veteran actor Qiao Zhenyu also experienced a career resurgence thanks to "Swords of Legends."

It can be said that "Swords of Legends" benefited all its cast members. Actresses like Dilraba Dilmurat and William Chan saw their popularity soar directly thanks to the show. The latter even opened up new avenues in the Chinese entertainment industry and embarked on the path of becoming a top star.

The next day, "Gu Jian Qi Tan" dominated the headlines of major portal websites, and there was a lot of discussion about it on Xinlang Weibo and Huanxiong Voice.

Zhang Yang's fans are very satisfied with his look, and many people who appreciate good looks are discussing which of Zhang Yang's looks is the most handsome.

Of course, some people also criticize the TV series "Swords of Legends", saying that the show is garbage or something like that.

The cast and crew of "Swords of Legends" were guests on the talk show "Very Quiet Distance," but Zhang Yang did not participate.

Yang Mi wore a turtleneck sweater, with light foundation and light pink lip gloss, making her lips look full and sexy. Overall, she gave off a sweet and fashionable vibe, while also possessing the liveliness of a young girl and the charm of a mature woman.

As Yang Mi appeared, the camera followed her. Yang Mi gave the camera a sweet smile and said, "Hello everyone, viewers in front of the TV, I'm Yang Mi. I'm very happy to be a guest on 'Very Quiet Distance'."

The host, Li Jing, stood up, looked at Yang Mi, and smiled, saying, "Welcome, Yang Mi."

"Hello, host."

Yang Mi walked to the seat opposite Li Jing, slowly sat down, put her legs together, and behaved elegantly.

After Yang Mi sat down, Li Jing turned her gaze to Tang Yan and said with a smile, "Tang Yan, your starring drama 'Swords of Legends' aired yesterday. Can you share with us some behind-the-scenes stories from the set, or anything that left a deep impression on you?"

When asked by host Li Jing, Tang Yan did not follow the script: "Speaking of which, there really is something that left a deep impression on me."

At this moment, the camera lens also naturally focused on Tang Yan's face.

Tang Yan's lips curled slightly upward, revealing a playful smile as she disclosed, "On set, Zhang Yang and Yang Mi often arrived together by car, and left together after work."

Tang Yan's words genuinely surprised Li Jing, but she immediately became excited and exaggeratedly exclaimed, "Wow! Really? Yang Mi, are you and Zhang Yang that close?"

Yang Mi remained calm and composed under pressure. She gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear with her right hand, smiled, and looked at the host, Li Jing: "Don't misunderstand. As everyone knows, I'm signed with Star Entertainment, so I hitch a ride in Boss Zhang Yang's RV every day to and from get off work."

Tang Yan's lips curled up slightly, revealing her white teeth. She blinked her long eyelashes and continued to reveal: "Actually, on set, Zhang Yang and Yang Mi had a very good relationship. They didn't seem like superiors and subordinates at all."

Yang Mi didn't know what was wrong with Tang Yan, but since they were recording the show, she couldn't lose her temper and could only suppress her anger.

Li Jing noticed that Yang Mi was somewhat annoyed, so she quickly changed the subject and said to Lin Yushen, "Yushen, we all know that Zhang Yang is a musical genius. Did you two have any conversations on set?"

Lin Yushen thought for a moment, nodded, and said seriously, "Yes, actually Director Zhang and I are still good friends."

Li Jing deliberately drew out her words: "Oh, is that true?"

"As everyone knows, 'Swords of Legends' is the second drama I've worked with Director Zhang. I really admire Director Zhang's musical talent. I used to dream of becoming a singer. I really envy Yang Mi for having Director Zhang tailor-make songs for her."

As soon as Lin Yushen finished speaking, laughter erupted from the audience. This had already become a popular meme online, and Yang Mi had earned the nickname "Foreign Fairy" because of the song "The King Asked Me to Patrol the Mountain".

"Lin Yushen, I advise you to think carefully before you speak. Believe me or not, I'll go tell Aunt Li on you. You won't be able to come begging to me then!"

After saying that, Yang Mi even made a fierce gesture with her little fist.

The audience was in stitches. After all, those who knew their past knew that Yang Mi came from Rongxinda, and as everyone knows, Lin Yushen was the heir of Rongxinda.

Li Jing turned her gaze to Tang Yan and asked, "Tang Yan, what's your impression of Zhang Yang?"

"Director Zhang is an extremely talented person. He is very good at singing, acting, and directing."

At this moment, Lin Yushen chimed in: "There's also rap, and basketball."

If this were shown in 2026, it would definitely go viral online. Unfortunately, this is 2010, and no one knew Kun Kun's name yet.