I'm really good at this.

"Yueyue, 'Bloody Youth' is airing four episodes back-to-back today too!"

Gu Yan, a girl with short, flat hair, took a bite out of half a strawberry from her best friend's hand, and her words were also indistinct.

She certainly doesn't care about "Bloody Youth"; her current favorite is "Cloud Falls into the Mortal World," and she likes the character Luo Xinchen played by Bai Xueye.

However, this only applies to the characters.

Although she is usually carefree, she is actually very clear-headed.

She can understand the difference between a character and an actor.

Her idol is the handsome, gentle, aloof, and domineering Luo Xinchen, not the real-life actress Bai Xueye.

However, "Bloody Youth" is quite good too.

It's a shame to cast such a handsome and talented actor like Zhang Hong as a cannon fodder villain.

Compared to "The Fall of the Red Dust", she actually prefers the actor Zhang Hong in "The Blood-Red Youth".

The fact that the characters he plays are so detestable proves that he is a very good actor.

Yeah, I just like it cautiously.

After all, we still don't know what kind of person this is.

Gu Yan does not agree with the idea that "I only appreciate his work, and what he has done in real life is none of my business."

but......

She glanced at her best friend with concern and noticed that her usually gentle eyes had brightened as she stared intently at the TV. She sighed inwardly.

Even Yueyue, who has always had a mature personality, is starting to follow celebrities.

Su Xiaoyue didn't see her best friend's doting smile; she was just focused on the TV screen, wanting to know how the story of "Fang Bie" would unfold.

Judging from the title "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and the plot foreshadowing, she had a bad feeling.

Previously at school, when she was discussing with others, she mentioned whether "Fang Bie" had some kind of trouble, because the lonely and sad smoking scene at the end of the previous episode did give her that feeling.

In the darkness, Brother Fang stood in a corner where the light couldn't reach, and only put his hand under the light to light a cigarette.

Though in darkness, our hearts yearn for the light.

Nothing more than that.

But her classmates all said no, and even said that she might have automatically imagined a filter because he was too handsome.

Smoking at the end of the film? That clearly shows the villain plotting something bad in the dark.

Being handsome? Does being handsome make you a bad person?

You bunch of brainless fans who only care about looks!

Su Xiaoyue was gentle on the outside but firm on the inside, and she couldn't be bothered to argue with those kids.

However, quite a few people online agree with her view.

These people are further divided into two categories.

One type is simply fans who admire Zhang Hong's looks, thinking that since he's so handsome, he can't possibly be a bad person!

Another group also thinks so, but it's because of director Liu Yishou's reputation as a guarantee.

In their view, Director Liu's past films have almost never flopped, and he would not accept that his films have too many obvious flaws.

But how could this man, who is more handsome than the male lead, the second male lead, and all the male supporting characters and villains, be just a mere cannon fodder villain?

In TV dramas, this would be called the guest overshadowing the host, and Director Liu would not allow such a thing to happen.

Moreover, every time Zhang Hong appears in a scene, the visuals, texture, and shot composition are as beautiful as a movie.

It's obvious that the director had a deeper meaning behind this character!

Although they also analyzed it from the perspective of his good looks, what is more important is obviously the reliable reputation that Director Liu has accumulated in the past.

Although Su Xiaoyue felt that the result was the same as what they had expected, she could only tell from Zhang Hong's eyes and expression.

A person who can produce that complex, bitter smile can't be a bad person!

But things didn't turn out quite as she had imagined.

In the previous episode, he accepted the marriage to the deputy director's mistress, saying that it was all for the sake of the Great Fusang Empire.

He endured.

When he went to the prison to see the female protagonist and her group who had been arrested, he simply smiled mockingly and watched them quietly in the face of their swearing.

The focus then remained on Zhang Hong.

In the luxurious villa, he watched his wife and godfather live in the master bedroom every day, while he lay alone in bed.

His face was expressionless.

His resolve remained unwavering.

During the day, he was pointed at and gossiped about in the police station, but he remained expressionless.

Finally, a month later, he was pulled aside by his superior who had come with him from Fusang and instructed to stand up for his adoptive father's honor, all for the sake of the Great Fusang Empire.

He agreed.

So, at the overall meeting, he began his brilliant performance.

"Recently, there have been rumors that my wife and my godfather have an affair. I, Zheng Tu, swear on my honor now! My wife is pure, virtuous, and kind; my father is upright, incorruptible, and averse to women. I, Zheng Tu, have not been cuckolded by anyone! (Throws a slam)"

He slammed his military cap onto the conference table.

Everyone was chuckling and whispering.

He glanced around and saw his boss's encouraging look, then said, "Rumors stop with the wise, so I hope everyone will believe my heartfelt words."

"Okay! ↘↗"

Snap snap snap snap...

Amid cheers, the bureau chief took the lead in applauding.

The others looked at each other, then joined in the applause and cheers.

He smiled slightly, picked up the green military cap that had been slammed onto the long table, carefully put it on his head, and then sat down.

Hidden strength and name.

From that day on, it was clear that Deputy Director Zheng trusted him more.

She even told him a lot of secrets.

One day at home, Deputy Director Zheng was in a great mood and, unusually, had a few drinks with him.

After getting drunk, Deputy Director Zheng started talking nonsense.

He even told Zheng Tu the combination to his safe.

Zheng Tu didn't pay any attention to it, and instead had his wife take his godfather back to his room.

In the middle of the night, he quietly got up, went to the study, opened the safe, and took out the file folder inside.

The file contained a map showing the Japanese army's deployment in the city, as well as their next steps in China.

And... information about the undercover agent who infiltrated the female protagonist Liu Meng's team and betrayed their information.

"So it was him..."

He didn't say anything, but turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, when he opened the door, he found his wife in name only.

Without any hesitation, Zheng Tu covered his wife's mouth and ripped her throat open with a knife.

After carrying his dead wife into the study and placing her in a safe place, he didn't hesitate any longer. He went straight into the master bedroom, covered Deputy Director Zheng's mouth with one hand, and then plunged a knife into his heart.

Deputy Director Zheng, whose eyes widened suddenly, struggled frantically, but Zheng Tu held him down tightly.

His ten fingers were long and slender, and his skin was fair.

But it's very stable.

Afterwards, Zheng Tu obtained a summons from Deputy Director Zheng and went to the prison to bring Liu Meng and the others out.

Ignoring the hatred and confusion in their eyes, Zheng Tu escorted them outside the city.

"Let's go quickly." He pushed Liu Meng, who seemed to have figured something out, and stuffed the file folder into her arms. "We'll look at it when we get back."

Liu Meng looked at Zheng Tu, no... Fang Bie.

She knew that her suspicions had been correct all along.

"Fang Bie, come with us..."

"There's one more thing I haven't retrieved, and I must go get it."

"What could be more important than your life?" Liu Meng asked, biting her trembling lips.

Knowing Fang Bie's personality well, she had already guessed what was going on.

"important."

Liu Meng's eyes reddened, and her voice trembled: "You'll catch up, won't you? You said you'd only lie to me twice..."

One was the abrupt departure years ago, and the other was the unrecognizable reunion.

"Yes, I won't lie anymore." Fang smiled; this was the first time he had ever smiled.

It wasn't the bitter smile we had when we met again, but a relieved and gentle smile.

Liu Meng and the others left.

Fang Bie was waiting there, knowing he couldn't hide it from the other party for long.

Sure enough, accompanied by the roar of engines, several military trucks chased after them out of the city.

Fang Bie's superior, holding a knife, walked over gracefully.

He was followed by dozens of Japanese soldiers carrying guns.

"Kameda-kun, I'm very disappointed. Do you have anything to explain to me?"

Fang Bie smiled faintly: "I am not Zheng Tu."

"I know, and I also know that you are not Taro Kameda, but an undercover agent sent by the United States to the Great Fusang Empire. Your real name is Leon Kennedy."

Shaking his head, Fang Bie laughed: "Do you know why I'm waiting for you here? Do you know where those explosives that mysteriously disappeared from the armory went?"

The Japanese man opposite him paled: "Kameda Taro! You!!!"

Zhang Hong calmly lit a cigarette, looking at his superior's exasperated face, who had always maintained an elegant demeanor.

He raised his head and looked at the large clock on the city wall, his eyes becoming resolute.

"Now, I'm going to take back my name."

"I am Chinese, I am... Fang Bie."

boom--!

Clang! Clang! Clang!

Amidst dazzling fireworks, the clock on the city wall's bell tower struck midnight.

We turn back from sin and break free from our chains.

It's not about escaping the harsh world, but about finding your former self.

Do not ask for whom the bell tolls.

The death knell tolls for you.

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