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

Chapter 296, Filming wrapped on "The Crucible"

He threw a punch.

The golden watch that once belonged to the principal has now turned into a fist mark.

Liu Ping was in a lot of pain.

It hurts a lot

Li Yun really hit him. Liu Ping'an really used his fist to hit Liu Ping in the face.

This was also Liu Ping's request: to use real fighting!

Fight with your real fists!

Go beat them up.

Liu Ping cried.

I don't know if it's because of the pain.

Or something else.

This is the sublimation of the character Liu Ping'an.

This is where the sublimation was completely achieved.

He was a bit timid because of his family.

He has a conscience; because he is a teacher, his heart also aches.

He is also a superman, his daughter's superman, a superman who will never let his daughter down.

Conscience, anger.

The man, who was burdened with responsibility and cowardice, managed to throw a punch at this moment.

Go and hit yourself.

They hit the principal.

But in reality, it's your past self that's being broken down.

Pain does not originate entirely from the physical body.

It reflects my mental state at this very moment.

Was Liu Ping'an experiencing physical pain?

No.

This teacher, and the real-life inspiration for Liu Ping, experienced pain.

Li Yun's punch, delivered without any restraint, immediately swelled up Liu Ping's face.

It's so swollen it's unrecognizable.

But Liu Ping felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.

Quite enjoyable.

This film script is the ultimate reflection of his state of mind; it's a manifestation of everything in his heart.

The following filming.

With that punch, the children's courage also burst forth.

Liu Ping'an has achieved a transformation.

It's done. It's a personal transformation, a victory over one's own cowardice, and a consequence of the price.

The subsequent plot revolves around a battle of wits and courage with the "principal".

Knocking out his teeth with a punch wasn't the end of it; it was a fight against the local thugs and bullies.

The principal is never just a principal; he represents the school.

It also represents the local elites and interest groups of their school—of course, this was kept secret by those below, and people in the county and city were completely unaware of this matter. In fact, before it was exposed, this principal was the initiator of the "Sunshine Sunflower" charity project.

Caring for children with disabilities.

Show care to those who are overlooked by society.

This is the principal's official explanation.

In fact, this school is a den of iniquity.

To satisfy the principal's wicked desires—these children, who lack full civil capacity compared to ordinary children, are merely tools for these evil people to fulfill their lusts.

The film's main purpose is to reveal hidden corners.

Those who have no voice in this society should make their voices, even their faint ones, heard.

Until filming wrapped, justice prevailed over evil, and the principal was thrown into prison.

This ending is real.

It is not an adaptation.

The lawyer who never abandoned them, the teacher who regained his courage, the principal who was punished, and the homeroom teacher of the school.

No guilty person has escaped the punishment of the law.

Everything is here. Perhaps, the dust has settled.

In the very end, Liu Ping'an met that girl again.

The first time I stepped into the school, the girl greeted me timidly with "Hello, teacher" in sign language; her petite frame...

She was speaking in sign language.

"Thank you"

Li Yun cried.

Sunlight shone on Li Yun's face.

Filming for this movie has officially wrapped.

Li Yun responded in sign language.

"sorry"

"Teacher, you're late."

After filming wrapped.

The swelling on Liu Ping's face has not completely subsided.

But this excruciating pain actually made him feel somewhat comfortable.

The knot in my heart has loosened up a bit.

At the wrap party, Principal Liu Ping said something.

"Actually, I didn't have that much courage back then."

"I also mentioned the first time I discovered the school's dirty secrets. I found out about the corrupt principal and homeroom teacher, but at that time, I still endured it. Even though it was very painful for me, I still endured it because they held my future in their hands."

"I am not only a teacher, but also a father. I have my daughter, I have my family, I have to support my family, and I have my own responsibilities."

"From the moment I first discovered the principal's atrocities, I chose to remain silent. Unlike the 'me' in the movie, I did not intervene before he committed the second act of violence."

"It was three years later that I discovered that the girl was dead. She was a girl with a mild intellectual disability. She jumped onto the railway tracks and her body was run over."

"Dead."

"They just have disabilities, they are not immune to pain. I regret not stopping the principal's violence at the time."

"I became a 'hero' in this small county. My career was not affected at all, but instead rose steadily. Because I was a hero, I became an idol in the small town, and even raised the local education reputation to a higher level."

"But I know that I'm not really noble. If I were truly perfect and noble, I would have exposed him back then and wouldn't have let her die like that. So, I'm not actually that courageous; I'm still a coward..."

Actually, the preparation for the filming of this movie...

It should be darker and more obscure.

It's not just about revealing this unknown dark side, but also about revealing the fact that we ourselves are not as noble as we seem.

However, Li Yun completely altered the script.

It became his "furnace".

He became the courageous person he was back then.

When he gained courage, at that moment, he became "Superman".

Embrace courage.

The outcome that occurs after overcoming one's inner demons

"Well, a movie is a movie, and a person is a person. We make movies for fame and fortune, and to convey ideas to the world," Li Yun paused before continuing, "and your actions give you the right to do so."

Even Li Yun had to admit that.

Principal Liu Ping.

He is a man of courage and greatness.

Even if he says he's not actually that brave, in reality, even after wasting three years of time and struggling, how many people in this world are willing to seek a clear conscience while bearing responsibility?

Li Yun couldn't do it on her own, but it's undeniable that Principal Liu is a courageous and responsible person, and in the end, she upheld her courage.

"major."

Zhuo Wei raised his glass to toast Li Yun at the dinner table.

Originally, he himself found it difficult to find a word to describe a filmmaker.

A young actor, a director.

He's seen arrogant people, bad-tempered people, and all sorts of people, because he was originally an entertainment reporter, and as an entertainment reporter, he should have seen everything in this industry.

He'd seen all sorts of people.

He didn't know how to describe his initial assessment of Li Yun.

Now I know.

How can I describe this young man in front of me?

An actor, a director.

Two words.

profession.

The word "professional" is enough to describe this young man, Li Yun.

Using the most incredible methods, but in the most professional form.

Go and show him everything.

How could Zhuo Wei not admire this?

I admire you very much.

The exceptional professionalism and competence that a true entertainment industry professional can demonstrate.

"I admit I underestimated you at first," Zhuo Wei said after a moment of silence. "I wish our movie will become widely known."

"Haha, Mr. Zhuo, the best wish shouldn't be for our movie to be a huge success," Li Yun said with a slight smile. "We make movies for fame and fortune."

"If it sells well, then let it sell well."

At this moment, Zhuo Wei also said with a smile, "In the future, if you ever need anything from me, just tell me. I think I have some skills of my own."

While here.

Zhuo Wei was completely convinced by Li Yun.

Given time...

He might actually become a great director or a great actor.

A pivotal figure in the entertainment industry

One who is comparable to his cheap father, Li Modu.

"Perhaps you will be able to catch up with your father in the future."

"That's impossible," Li Yun said modestly.

"It's possible, don't underestimate yourself."

"Catching up with that guy isn't what I'm after."

Zhuo Wei was about to say that Li Yun didn't need to belittle himself.

There's really no need to belittle yourself.

That's a possibility.

However, Li Yun spoke up at this moment.

"He was never my target. I will surpass him, I will stand above him, and use the two words you used to describe me—professionalism—to overwhelm him and surpass him."

At this moment, Zhuo Wei looked at Li Yun in front of him. He was so arrogant and ambitious that he didn't look like a newly debuted director at all.

He never thought about catching up with him or the candidate for the role model of that era; what he thought about was surpassing him and defeating him.

Can it be done?

The most influential figure in the entire Beijing social circle.

He wields unparalleled influence based on his expertise.

That's not the goal.

Instead, it is something to be trampled on.

After the film is completed.

It's all about editing and submitting for review.

It involves turning this long, drawn-out film into a movie.

At this moment, Li Yun was standing at the main gate of the campus.

Inside the campus, outside the campus.

This place, which was supposed to be a final act of care for these special children, has instead become a den of evil that drags them into an abyss.

They couldn't make a sound, but they could actually feel pain.