I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 147, The Little Thing of Living

We've now returned to Pig Cage Alley, the location where we spent a quarter of the year filming.

This place might become another film set in the future.

But for Li Yun, this place was the unique Pig Cage Alley.

At this moment, the Fire Cloud Evil God gradually moved away from Li Yun, but he kept turning back to say something.

"Tell me, why would anyone give up their life for the sake of so-called morality and humanity?"

"Because everyone's scales are different, some people value morality more than life itself. So-called righteousness and morality are even more important than their own lives and humanity. There are such people in this world." The middle-aged scholar said calmly, "Righteousness and morality can be more important than everything else. You may not agree with it, but such things exist."

at this time.

The middle-aged scholar and the Fire Cloud Evil God were chatting.

They looked at the Pig Cage Alley together, as if time had crossed paths.

At this point, the Fire Cloud Evil God was already "dead".

There is no love, no hate, no greed, anger, or ignorance.

But I still have some doubts.

"So be it. At least I know that in that world there is someone who made a different choice than I did back then. I chose despicable means to save my life, while he chose to risk his life for nobility."

"If I give you another chance, will you regret it?" This time it was Li Yun who asked, looking seriously at the Fire Cloud Evil God in front of him.

Fire Cloud Evil God did not answer Li Yun's question directly, but glanced at Li Yun and said.

"So you're saying that making that choice to survive was worthwhile? At least I made that choice and survived. I can't guarantee that just because I regret it now doesn't mean I would have made a different choice back then."

Li Yun nodded as well.

"I see."

After all, life is something so precious.

It's so precious, who could really bear to give it up?

It's easy to tell someone to give up their life, but who would actually do it?

In that winter when people were starving and cold, next door was a wealthy family enjoying a life of singing and dancing. They had plenty of food and clothing and could sing and dance.

Even eating my fill requires my utmost effort and energy.

He even sold his soul, going completely insane.

Only then can they survive.

Alive

At this moment, the Fire Cloud Evil God spoke.

"Sometimes, I wonder. If I had parents and relatives, if I could eat my fill, if I wouldn't go hungry, could I make choices that I could be true to myself, just like others? Could I not become that 'Fire Cloud Evil God' who keeps killing people just to find someone to kill him?"

"But for me, there are no 'ifs'."

Fire Cloud Evil God turned and left.

Widows and widowers, alone and lonely, eventually die all by themselves.

Perhaps it was a relief that, in the end, we saw "Sing-jai," who couldn't make the same choice.

At this moment, a wind rose, and a light rain began to fall from the sky, blowing away the smell of alcohol from Li Yun.

Li Yun was walking alone by the roadside.

Of course, this applies if we consider the middle-aged scholar as a single person.

There were probably two people.

"It's a bit cold being alone." Li Yun kicked a pebble away, which hit her toe and stung a little.

But this is still more comfortable than having your toes blown cold.

"Am I not a human being?"

"Do you count?"

At this moment, the middle-aged scholar smiled slightly and said, "If you think it counts, then it counts; if you think it doesn't, then I won't count it."

Li Yun shook his head.

"You're so mystical, you'd be perfect as a charlatan."

"So, do you think that so-called morality and righteousness are really more important than life, or even more important than family and love?"

The middle-aged scholar and the Fire Cloud Evil God had a rather interesting conversation just now.

Scholars seem to be very rational in character.

In his weighting, reason far outweighs emotion.

But that doesn't mean he lacks emotions.

Humanity, emotion, divinity, and reason.

"Everyone has their own reasons for existing, who knows?" At this moment, the middle-aged scholar said leisurely, "Perhaps your father also had such reasons."

"Oh, maybe, but here's the thing, what does it have to do with me?"

Li Yun said this as a matter of course.

"Anyway, I didn't starve to death, nor did I live like those evil gods, living hand to mouth and even forced to sell their conscience and soul just to survive. Times have changed. This isn't the precarious Republic of China era anymore. We're new youth of the new era now. What a great era! Let's go!"

Although the treatment in the national welfare home wasn't great, at least you were able to live and grow up and receive nine years of compulsory education.

in fact

The difference between having a father and not having a father.

Li Yun shook his head.

right.

"At least you're curious, aren't you? Curious about who he is and why he made such a choice. You can't deny that, can you?" the middle-aged scholar said calmly.

Li Yun did not deny this point.

curious

My mother, lying on her sickbed, couldn't muster a single trace of resentment; she was simply saying, "So I do have a father."

He simply never appeared in Li Yun's world.

A stranger.

The closest stranger.

at this time.

Li Yun went to settle the payment, giving 6%, with the remaining 4% to be settled in one lump sum when the movie was released. That's how it's always done, to avoid any unexpected problems during the movie's run.

If it's an idol actor, they only get 3%, with the remaining 7% settled after the film's release—however, 90% of that money goes to the management company, since they chose it themselves, they're idols.

The production company isn't stupid, the investors aren't stupid, and the talent agency isn't stupid either.

It's better to be a performer with real talent.

On the way back to the capital, the rewards were tallied.

[Sending off: Fire Cloud Evil God]

[Reward: Agility +5~10 points (Please replenish nutrients on time to meet the needs of improving physique)]

[Mental Resistance +5 (Bonus from this system)]

[His madness, infused with his own pain, is not just himself, but also yourself.]

Add 5-10 points to Agility.

It seems we'll have to see how quickly we replenish our nutrients.

Mental resistance

Li Yun was speechless about his system.

Is there anyone with a higher mental resistance than me?

In addition, it comes with mental resistance.

That's an insult to me! It makes me feel like I can't handle anything.

However, if we really talk about how much emptiness there is in one's spirit...

That's not entirely true.

Only occasionally.

It happens only occasionally.

After returning to the capital, Li Yun thought he should take a rest, as he was quite tired from filming all this time.

I don't know if it's because there are too many action scenes, or for some other reason.

Overall, I was quite tired.

At this moment.

Li Yun was looking for a lucky buffet restaurant.

Then, enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal, swallowing all your worries and unhappiness.

Even Li Yun didn't know what he was worrying about at that moment.

That lingering sense of emptiness.

"Here I am." At this moment, Jiang Chenggang arrived.

His physique is also getting more and more robust.

Of course, his most impressive feature is his belly.

All the fat went to my belly.

"It's been a few months, Old Chiang."

"Five months should be enough, right?" Jiang Chenggang said with difficulty as he sat down, his big butt jiggling.

Li Yun was somewhat taken aback.

"Looks like we got our money's worth at this buffet."

"Don't insult me."

"For the sake of your health, you should lose some weight."

"Alright, alright." Jiang Chenggang waved his hand: "It's just that none of those people are as troublesome as you."

People like Li Yun, who can attract resources on their own, are one in a million.

Jiang Chenggang also had to personally provide resources for other people.

However, a large part of the credit still belongs to Li Yun.

After all, it was the resources and investment that Li Yun attracted that gave Jiang Chenggang a way to get recognition.

Now that we have a way to get to know them, we have the opportunity to drink together.

Before, I never had the chance to drink it.

"It feels like the resources here are quite diverse, including CCTV, Jin Cheng, and Hong Kong sources."

"That's good, just choose the best one."

"If a small-time actor can do this, then the importance of the entertainment industry will become apparent once you rise in status." Jiang Chenggan's words implied that he still wanted Li Yun to choose an industry to work in.

We just want to be social butterflies; we'll go wherever there are resources.

"Hehe, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's have a toast to celebrate our successful start. The filming of 'Kung Fu' went quite smoothly." Li Yun said with a smile, referring to the filming and release of "Kung Fu," which was also Li Yun's first time playing an important role in a big-budget film.

"As long as it goes smoothly, as long as it goes smoothly, for us, finishing this film is already a victory."

Jiang Chenggang didn't say anything; he just analyzed it from his professional perspective.

However, Jiang Chenggang also had his own self-awareness; he himself had risen through the ranks by working as a gang leader.

It's hard to say how much expertise and knowledge they possess.

From the perspective of a friend, brother, and business partner, he only wanted what was best for Li Yun.

"No one in the world doesn't want their brothers to live well. If I'm wrong, please forgive me."

"I know you mean well." Li Yun felt a little warm inside at this moment.

At least Jiang Chenggang can be considered a friend.

Although there are vested interests involved.

But at least you can still feel that sincerity.

Even without familial love, the love of brothers and friends is not bad, I guess.

"Today is the first day of my holiday, I should have a good meal," Li Yun murmured.

"Next, you'll be auditioning for Erlang Shen in The Lotus Lantern. This time, your opponents are no pushovers. Liu Yehong and Jiao Jun'en are both middle-aged actors. Jiao Jun'en is talented, and Liu Yehong has connections and influence. They're not from the same generation as you, a newcomer." Jiang Chenggang picked up a few shrimp and said, "Even if you lose, it won't be shameful."

"Oh, really?" Li Yun said, stroking his chin. It wasn't surprising that his opponent had Jiao Jun'en, but he didn't expect Liu Yehong to be there as well.

But it doesn't matter anymore.

Right now, Li Yun is only thinking about indulging in a delicious meal.

Why aren't you eating?

"I'm waiting for my favorite dish. Oh, it's here."

At this moment, when the medium-rare steak is placed on the buffet plate.

Li Yun grabbed a few pieces and began to eat heartily.

Steak with steamed buns.

Enjoy a delicious meal

(End of this chapter)