Huayu Entertainment Starts with Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu

In "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties", the character with whom Li Yuanba had the most scenes was neither Qin Qiong, played by Yan Yikuan, nor Liu Mengmeng.

What is the role of Li Yuanba?

Suppress Yuwen Chengdu.

Before he appeared, Yuwen Chengdu was recognized as the best in the world, but he happened to be on Yang Guang's side, so there had to be someone to take him down.

To emphasize the interdependent relationship between Li Yuanba and Yuwen Chengdu, they were deliberately given an air of mystery.

Yuwen Chengdu died, and Li Yuanba followed suit.

In female-oriented dramas, this kind of setting is usually used for the male and female protagonists to fall in love.

To put it bluntly, with Yuwen Chengdu dead, Li Yuanba's "historical mission" was completed. Keeping him alive would greatly affect the balance of power, and how would others compete?

The Heavenly Will Force the Account to Be Deleted!

The faction in which Li Yuanba was born is naturally evidence that "Heaven's Mandate is with the Tang Dynasty".

The dramatic exaggerations in these historical novels, with their embellishments of figures like the Eighteen Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, obscure the brilliance of the truly destined individuals in history.

Li Erfeng.

According to the setting, Li Yuanba only has the intelligence of a child and only listens to his father Li Yuan and his second brother Li Shimin.

In this version of "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", Li Shimin is played by Du Chun.

He appears in almost all of Jiang Yang's dramas.

Du Chun is also a second-generation star, and a veteran one at that. So, she should be on the same page as Jiang Yang, right?

Weird.

When he first saw Jiang Yang, his expression became subtle, and he muttered to himself.

"Wasn't it previously said that Wang Baoqiang would play the role of Li Yuanba? Why was he replaced at the last minute?"

"Most importantly, why didn't they inform me when they replaced him?"

"This isn't what we agreed on!"

Don't get me wrong, Du Chun isn't just on good terms with Wang Baoqiang and trying to stand up for him.

He doesn't like Jiang Yang.

It wasn't because Jiang Yang had offended him in any way; it was simply because he was too good-looking.

Du Chun's portrayal of Li Shimin in "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties" is so bad it's hard to describe. He must have offended the stylist.

With a large head and thick neck, he fully exploited his weaknesses and exposed them completely.

His face was also dark; at first glance, you'd think he was playing Bao Gong (a famous judge in Chinese history).

It was already a terrible situation, but standing next to Wang Baoqiang might have restored some of his confidence, since looks are relative.

Now it's Jiangyang...

Which treacherous subject is trying to harm me?!

Although Li Shimin is not the main character of the entire "Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties", he is absolutely the core of the storyline of the Li Tang camp.

Jiang Yang is now "overshadowing the main character".

This is indeed a taboo subject. Actresses have a saying about "letting the makeup go," and male actors might also mind.

Du Chun is not very shrewd.

He was very vulnerable, but out of consideration for Yan Yikuan, he couldn't do anything to Jiang Yang.

I know it's no use saying anything now, he's already on set, and even if I go to Cheng Lidong, it's impossible to kick Jiang Yang out at this point.

Is there really no other way?

Well, we shouldn't underestimate the tricks of seasoned veterans in the entertainment industry.

Du Chun and Jiang Yang's scenes were repeatedly NG after only a few takes. He was very polite, apologizing and saying he would do it again, but it was still NG after that.

A sincere apology, but a firm refusal to change.

Anyone with expertise can tell there must be a reason.

What exactly is wrong with him?

Positioning.

This is a basic common sense in film and television shooting, the first lesson for newcomers: when actors are moving in front of the camera, they should know where to stand when they say a line.

To prevent people from getting lost, dots are marked on the ground.

Of course, if you can't even understand this, then there's only one kind of "stationary output" that completely abandons movement and stays in place, which is suitable for you and will be carried forward by many ancient costume dramas in the future.

Du Chun is a veteran actress, and this isn't her first time acting. Can't she understand how to walk when there are dots drawn on the ground?

After watching the replay, I understood.

He didn't just wander into the wrong place randomly. Each time, he either walked right in front of Jiang Yang and blocked his way, or he took a few more steps away from Jiang Yang and ended up blocking the view.

They're all ancient foxes, why are they playing at Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio?

The director immediately made adjustments.

It's actually quite simple; it just involves changing Jiang Yang's position.

Aside from his own scenes where Li Yuanba must stand in the center of the frame, Jiang Yang is never shown next to Du Chun, and the two are never seen together.

The director did this without consulting Jiang Yang, and the latter remained silent.

Du Chun was very pleased with herself.

You little punk, getting to you is easy enough?

You're still too green!

Feeling pleased with his successful little trick, he went to the toilet to relieve himself after filming one take, closing his eyes and humming a cheerful tune.

Suddenly a voice rang out beside him, startling him so much that he almost peed himself.

"Brother Chun, you're here too?"

What are you doing here?

Only he himself knew best what he had just done, so when Du Chun opened his eyes and saw Jiang Yang, the alarm bells went off.

"I'm here to use the restroom, what else?"

Yes, that makes a lot of sense.

These words sounded flawless and the tone was normal, but Du Chun still felt guilty, especially since Jiang Yang and Wang Yanlin were flanking him from both sides.

What do you intend to do?

Fortunately, no accidents occurred.

Jiang Yang and Wang Yanlin were simply pulling out their crotches and showing off their giant swings, just like normal urination.

Du Chun breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, the sound of water flowing from both sides caught his attention. If his side was like a babbling brook, then the sound of a dam opening its gates next door was like a floodgate opening.

He couldn't help but turn his head for a glance, and almost dropped his jaw in astonishment.

What the hell!

When she looked up at Jiang Yang again, she was filled with envy and jealousy.

"Hey, Chun-ge, you haven't finished peeing yet?"

Du Chun was dumbfounded and almost forgot what he was doing until Jiang Yang pulled up his pants and he realized what was happening.

His expression changed.

What do you mean? Are you making fun of me because I can't urinate completely?

"I... have good stamina."

"Really? Remember to wash your hands."

Jiang Yang kindly reminded him, and Du Chun looked down and realized that in his surprise, he had somehow wet his hand.

How embarrassing!

He couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, thinking back to those days when everyone was a young man who could pee three feet deep in the wind.

The village brats are bullying me because I'm old and weak. What right do you have...?

Oh wait, I'm only in my early thirties.

Du Chun belatedly realized her age and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yang hadn't let him off the hook yet.

"Have you heard?"

"What?"

Wang Yanlin is clearly a natural fit for being a straight man in a comedy duo.

"I don't know who it was before, but they were calling people 'brother' online."

"As soon as the other party got into trouble and was accused of hitting a woman, he immediately jumped out and said that men shouldn't do that and should apologize, showing off his sense of justice."

"But then things took a turn for the worse; the surveillance video revealed that it wasn't like that at all."

"Now that guy's playing dead."

"Forget about being brothers anymore, guess what?"

"He snatched an endorsement deal from his brother!"

Upon hearing this, Du Chun's already dark face turned even darker, turning a deep purplish-red.

Jiang Yang was clearly alluding to the "Backstabbing Cult Incident".

Du Chun hasn't been on "Whitewashing Conference" yet, and this is a sensitive topic for him. It's something he always cuts from his interview outlines, and this is the first time someone has ever turned on him like this.

You've crossed a line!