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

Chapter 427, Each Person's Morality

Belief and willpower are the principles and qualities that a leader must possess.

Yan Xiaoguo was a leader.

The leader who led three hundred elite warriors here, embarking on a path that was almost certain to lead to his death.

In any era, dying far from home is never a good thing; the idea of ​​returning to one's roots is deeply ingrained in the hearts of every Chinese person.

Including Fang Xing, played by Simon Yam, whose greatest wish is actually to be exonerated and then return to his hometown, to his native land.

The pursuit across foreign lands is inevitably accompanied by conviction and willpower.

It's definitely not something that can be defeated with just a few words.

"I heard you love gambling. Gambling is a good thing. Having a hobby can lead to obsession, and with obsession comes recklessness."

Yan Xiaoguo sees through everything about the gambler played by Donnie Yen.

This is also the main theme of the film.

When you're persistent, you'll disregard everything else, as depicted in this movie.

Everyone has their own obsessions—this is the part of Chen Kexin that she appreciates most about her own script.

Their persistence.

The gambler's persistence, the actor's persistence, the rickshaw puller's persistence, the businessman's persistence.

They all have their own stories.

The actor's obsession stemmed from avenging his father and also from wanting his family to be recognized as ancestors and return to their hometown.

The gambler's obsession is his daughter, and his wife who married a merchant as a concubine.

The rickshaw driver's persistence stemmed from gratitude owed to the young master, the merchant, and the ordinary man's way of repaying a debt of kindness.

A businessman's obsession is choosing sides, in order to ensure his wealth lasts forever.

The beggar was there because the merchant had returned the lost iron fan.

This group of bodyguards each had their own obsessions and desires, which is why Chen Shaobai gathered them to protect Sun Yat-sen.

Actually, this has a bit of a Hollywood blockbuster feel to it—

Each teammate, possessing unique skills, has their own code of honor and reasons for participating in the operation, even to the point of risking their lives.

Bodyguards and Assassins.

This is the original name of "Bodyguards and Assassins".

This is Chen Kexin's secret weapon in combining the script of the film "Bodyguards and Assassins" with the main theme and eye-catching action elements of commercial films.

Hollywood's narrative pacing

A portrait of Hollywood.

The lessons learned from "The Warlords" were applied to "Bodyguards and Assassins".

"Liu Yubai, the Iron Fan Prince, is really handsome."

At this moment, Chen Kexin looked at the elegant Iron Fan Prince before her and was quite satisfied with his image and performance.

He was also quite pleased with the character settings and structure he had created for "Bodyguards and Assassins," which was what he was proud of about the script. A thousand people, each with their own unique characteristics, working together to do something because of a single command—how cool was that?

Xie Qingya, who was standing next to her, nodded gently.

Indeed, this Hollywood-style character development is quite interesting.

This plot development structure is also very interesting.

The film "Bodyguards and Assassins" evokes a sense of truth that transcends social classes and hierarchical boundaries, stemming from a shared will and goal.

"Many of the revised scripts are minor details, but I feel that sometimes some things are still a bit unnecessary." Chen Kexin still seems to care a little about the script changes.

He felt more that these minor changes probably weren't really a big deal.

"Yeah?"

Xie Qingya said calmly, "Let's see how it goes."

Liu Yubai.

The Martial Arts Champion, one of the Four Heavenly Kings, is the role played by Li Ming, the combat leader of the bodyguard team.

The story goes that he fell in love with a woman he shouldn't have—his father's woman—which led to his current predicament as a beggar.

Li Ming felt that there were some particularly interesting aspects to this character.

A once-renowned martial arts champion fell into depravity because he couldn't control his emotions. After falling into depravity, he pursued opium and became a beggar who was neither human nor ghost. He even pawned his family heirloom because of opium.

What was pawned was not just a treasure, but dignity.

My own dignity, and the dignity of my family.

But when all dignity is lost, he degenerates beyond recognition.

In the end, it was only because the merchant Li Yutang redeemed the iron fan for him that he was willing to go back and work for him.

Because Li Yutang redeemed the dignity he had lost.

It can be said that his motivation was entirely to repay a debt of gratitude.

In order to repay Li Yutang's kindness, Li Ming also felt that this motive was indeed justifiable.

They also felt a strong connection to the character.

"It just feels like I don't really feel involved," Li Ming said softly. "There's a slight disconnect."

At that moment, he was going over the script with Li Yutang.

A man who loved his stepmother fell into depravity due to cowardice, inferiority, and guilt. He went from being a martial arts champion to a heavy smoker on the streets.

Opium is a good thing.

He can make people forget the past, can make people temporarily numb themselves, and can make them find peace in the corners of their minds.

This is a symbol of depravity, a symbol of sin.

"So they cut your stepmother's scenes here?" Wang Xueqi joked at this point, "Your character is really interesting."

"Right. A fallen man, becoming the last guardian in the bodyguard team, entrusting me with the most dangerous place, is that really acceptable?"

Li Ming touched his chin. "Is this really possible? A fallen smoker."

In the script at this point.

The slightly modified parts are then complete.

Li Yun came over and told Li Ming to film an extra scene, modifying and deleting some of the scenes where he interacts with his stepmother.

"King Li Ming, the next part is very simple. You just need to keep your eyes on this thing. Keep your eyes on this thing, and that will be enough."

At this moment, Li Yun took out something.

A prop.

A large pack of opium.

When Li Ming saw the opium, his eyes immediately turned depraved.

This is Liu Yubai's feeling. Over the years, he has only been able to survive by relying on the anesthesia of opium.

Living in a daze.

But he suddenly woke up.

The one who has fallen is himself.

But why would someone as depraved as me choose opium to become depraved?

Because this thing is the best symbol of depravity.

The British Empire, the opium exporter, brought its evils from across the ocean.

It is precisely because of my depravity.

Only then did I realize how evil this thing represented.

gambler.

For Yan Xiaoguo, gamblers are a good example.

Because he has hobbies.

He is obsessed.

That's why we can make good use of it.

Only then can they be good chess pieces and tools.

Without these obsessions and hobbies, one would not be exploited.

His motives.

It was entrusted by his wife.

Oh no, I mean his ex-wife.

Please protect my current husband; your daughter cannot lose her father.

This script can be described as...

Chen Kexin has incorporated too many entertainment elements into it.

This element of entertainment is ingrained in Chen Kexin's instincts.

He knows what kind of scripts can attract box office revenue.

He knows what the audience likes.

While this element of entertainment may seem somewhat frivolous, it must be acknowledged that some of these elements can make a dull storyline more interesting.

At this moment, Donnie Yen is holding his daughter's doll.

Crying uncontrollably.

The sound of crying.

He didn't have any special feelings for Li Yutang, and even felt some jealousy and resentment. Li Yutang had taken away his wife and daughter, but he had to admit that only Li Yutang could give his wife and daughter a good life.

Hatred.

Hey.

Fierce.

But we absolutely cannot let him die.

I cannot let my daughter lose her father.

This feeling.

The script is presented very clearly.

Donnie Yen first showcased his expression of dramatic acting here, whereas previously he was perceived as a martial artist who only knew how to wield weapons.

But now it seems...

But that's not the case.

This is a self-analysis.

Decision and attachment.

They are all presented before my eyes.

He can also handle complex emotions.

"Not bad, our Master Zhen can also act in dramatic roles," Wang Xueqi said.

"He's a big-name actor, after all. Even if he got to this position through martial arts, one skill alone is definitely not enough to support him to where he is today." At this moment, Ren Huada said, "We are actors, not pure martial artists. We still need some acting skills."

In the script.

This gambler only reveals his human side when he's with his daughter.

And his final scene before the decisive battle.

He was just looking at his daughter.

Just as he came to see his daughter.

But she discovered that her life in this house wasn't as good as she had imagined.

Miss Li.

It's not as easy as it seems.

It wasn't because she wasn't Li Yutang's biological daughter.

Because she is a woman.

It's that simple.

Concubine, woman.

Even in wealthy and powerful families, how well can one live?

of course.

She'll definitely be better off than with that gambling addict.

This is beyond doubt.

just.

at this time.

The gambler couldn't help but think.

Even if Li Yutang goes back, so what?

My daughter is still treated as inferior here.

Coachman.

For the coachman...

The master was able to teach him to read and write.

He was already deeply grateful and moved to tears.

Thank you so much, sir.

You can grant me, a lowly servant, the right to read and write.

It's really heartbreaking.

Xie Tingfeng plays Deng Asi.

He felt an absolute and humble gratitude towards Li Yutang and Li Chongguang.

That feeling of humility that comes from the heart and soul.

This is what people in this era need to do.

Because a servant is a servant.

Because a lowly person is a lowly person.

They do not need to read or write, nor are they able to read or write; knowledge is useless and unattainable to them.

I'm only thinking about how many passengers my rickshaw can carry tomorrow.

Is this enough?

Xie Tingfeng seemed to understand that kind of contradiction.

The conflict arising from the interaction between the actor and the role.

As young people of the new century, being taught to read, write, and go to school is a right, and even an obligation, that everyone should have.

And in this era.

For the rickshaw driver Deng Asi, these rights and obligations seemed like a mirage.

Like stars in the sky.

Unpredictable.

I like the shop assistants at the fabric store.

I want to write her a love letter.

However, it also requires the young master to write on his behalf.

I also want to learn to read and write.

I also want to express my love with elegant love poems.

But in this era, this right does not belong to me, because I am a coachman, I am a servant, and I have a good master.

But my fate is ultimately in the hands of my master.

It's not within yourself.

Is this reasonable, driver?

Subtle lens additions.

Some scenes were slightly cut or added.

In fact, it doesn't affect the overall picture of the October Siege.

It doesn't affect what he needs to express.

However, there are slight changes for the characters.

"Do they even know what they're supposed to do tomorrow? You're sending them to their deaths?"

These are Chen Shaobai's original lines.

Chen Shaobai was reprimanding Li Yutang right there.

He reprimanded the businessman for using unscrupulous means to deceive a group of people into working for him.

Do they know the significance of what they are going to do tomorrow?

Do they know for whom they are going to sacrifice themselves and for whom they are going to shed blood?

This is from the script.

Chen Shaobai's reprimand was originally condescending.

In the original script, they truly didn't understand.

It seems that in the current script...

They might not even understand it very well.

It seems to be something vague and indistinct.

It seems that only the aloof Chen Shaobai and Li Yutang exist.

Only then did I understand.

Only then did they understand the meaning of revolution, what democracy is, and what freedom is.

At this moment, Chen Kexin belatedly realized that she was staring intently at the film set, at her own script.

It just looks like it's been slightly modified.

But the actual changes were made.

There are a lot.

There are so many!

Wait until the final result is achieved.

It was completely different from what I had expected.

"No, this isn't my script! This is completely different from my script!"

Clearly, apart from Chen Shaobai, Li Yutang, and Li Chongguang, no one understood the significance of protecting Sun Yat-sen.

Nobody understands what that means.

"arrogant!"

At this moment, Li Yun looked at Chen Kexin, who seemed to have returned from another world, and said...

"You are so arrogant. You exude the arrogance of someone who thinks they are here to save all living beings. You think the rickshaw driver doesn't understand, you think the beggar doesn't understand, you think the actor doesn't understand, you think the gambler doesn't know."

"Tell me, these fools, why are they following you to protect Sun Yat-sen? Is it out of some selfish sense of morality? How arrogant must you be to think that understanding freedom in this world is your privilege!"

At this moment, Chen Kexin looked at the young man in front of her.

This young director, whom he initially thought he could easily control, has now taken the entire rhythm to a wild and unrestrained level.

The elites who are high and mighty.

They arranged for these hardworking, grassroots people to contribute to their revolution.

Desiring the happiness of civilization.

Civilization inevitably paved the way through blood and tears.

Stop being so arrogant.

A person willing to bleed and weep.

They definitely didn't go down this path for selfish reasons.

They have their own absolute morality.

They are drawn together and solidified by the principles of morality in their hearts.

This is the team from The Siege of October: bodyguards and assassins.

The code of honor for assassins, the code of honor for bodyguards!

A powerful sense of impact flowed throughout the entire film crew.

This sense of power comes from belief.

The belief stems from this ragtag team of bodyguards.

It was just a minor change to the script.

This single belief united all the actors who played the roles.

Coachman, beggar, gambler, actor.

Lowlifes.

Because of a shared sense of morality.

This magic, this belief, has actually elevated their acting skills to a new level.

This comes from the perfect fit between the script and the character.

How many more surprises can he possibly give me?

At this moment, Tony Leung's hands trembled slightly as he held the script; it was a tremor of absolute excitement.

What kind of freak is he?

To be able to write such a captivating script.

The script revisions made by Li Yunxin didn't have much impact on him, since his character, Chen Shaobai, was someone you could understand and carry out.

The happiness of civilization must be achieved through its blood and tears.

As the director, Li Yun embodied the spirit and belief expressed in this statement, which resonated with all the main characters present.

Everyone seemed to understand.

The significance of protecting Sun Yat-sen.

The morality inherent in this.

Because the director has this conviction.

That's how all the actors were able to understand the main theme.

Leung Ka-fai.

Chen Shaobai.

You, a director, possess such a strong sense of conviction.

I really wish I could meet you, Yan Xiaoguo.

The next scene is one of the most crucial duels, featuring Yan Xiaoguo from Li Yun and Chen Shaobai from Tony Leung Ka-fai.

Their on-screen rivalry.

Today's scene.

Everyone has arrived.

Among them was Xie Tingfeng, who considered himself extraordinary, and his feelings towards Li Yun were quite complicated.

It was Li Yun who taught him how to play the role of the coachman.

It was Li Yun who made him realize this.

The anger and awareness that a coachman should possess in this era.

It can be said.

No one understands the Siege of October better than him; no one understands the meaning of revolution, bloodshed, and tears better than him.

But there's a strange contradiction here.

He can deliver a performance that makes it clear that soldiers should die on the battlefield.

That kind of loyalty and righteousness.

However, as Li Yun, he seemed to understand the meaning of revolution very well.

Such acting skills cannot be achieved without genuine recognition.

So which side is his thinking on?

It's a contradiction.

I really want to see it.

Look at his roles and his acting skills.

I'm really looking forward to what's coming next.

The actor with a thousand faces, how much of his strength will he use?

Go and act out Li Yun's scene.

Xie Tingfeng and Tony Leung Ka-fai have acted together.

He asked at that time.

He asked Leung Ka-fai how much of his skill he could bring out.

Leung Ka-fai said about 70%.

I don't know how much Li Yun can do.

Tony Leung Ka-fai is a master of a thousand faces, able to control his emotions with ease.

When it comes to releasing one's acting skills, one can reach an extremely delicate level.

A near-perfect level of fine control.

This is the versatile actor.

Leung Ka-fai.

"Sir, you haven't eaten, drunk, or spoken all day. I'm quite worried about your stomach, as it's not good for you."

Yan Xiaoguo brought in water, soup, and food. This ruthless Qing Dynasty assassin leader had led 300 elite soldiers to Hong Kong, a ruthless assassin who came with the risk of dying far from home.

He held Chen Shaobai, the spokesperson for the revolutionary party, in high esteem and even addressed him as his teacher.

They refer to themselves as students.

Yan Xiaoguo was Chen Shaobai's student.

A student who can understand the principles Chen Shaobai speaks of.

"So you'll eat your fill before sending me on my way?"

"Students, remember this: a teacher for a day is a father for life."

At this moment, Yan Xiaoguo raised his head.

Looking at this bandit leader.

Their eyes met.

The rehearsal began.

(End of this chapter)