novelraw Chapter 68 Meeting the King of Substitutes, the Bride Who Wants to Indulge
Chapter 68 Meeting the King of Substitutes, the Bride Who Wants to Indulge
Yuan Jieying is not the only one with this idea.
Many people in the audience shared similar thoughts.
He Xi, standing at 188cm tall, handsome and rugged with a resolute gaze, stood next to Li Lianjie, who was less than 170cm tall and deliberately acted silly.
The contrast is just too obvious.
There are even moments when you feel like he's the male lead.
However, strictly speaking, the movie "Tai Chi Master" can also be considered a "quasi-heroic" movie.
Dong Tianbao not only appears alongside Zhang Junbao, but also has a lot of screen time and a more handsome look.
Moreover, he has a complete character arc, from initially wanting to be a martial monk in the Bodhidharma Academy, to being wronged by his senior brothers and sisters and forced to flee Shaolin, and after going down the mountain, he originally wanted to make money by performing arts, but was taught a harsh lesson by exorbitant taxes.
After joining the army, he hoped to climb the ranks through martial arts, but he was severely humiliated by his superiors.
After repeated setbacks, his worldview completely collapsed, and he turned into a villain who believed that "my fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens."
Unfortunately, the main theme of the film is the transformation of the absolute protagonist, Zhang Sanfeng, and the production team has no plans to make a sequel.
Therefore, Dong Tianbao's descent into darkness was thorough, and his death was equally complete.
Although Dong Tianbao is dead, He Xi's handsome appearance, exciting fighting moves, and the arrogant statement "My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens" are deeply imprinted in everyone's minds.
"This newcomer is quite good!"
In the audience, people were chatting with each other from time to time.
"Hmm, she has an outstanding appearance, excellent martial arts skills, and her acting is perfectly adequate. She has the potential to be a leading actress!"
"In this movie, although Ah-Jie's Tai Chi move at the end was very cool, his other scenes were somewhat overshadowed."
"I don't know who this Xi-zai is, but I happen to have a movie that would be perfect for him to play."
"Please, have some decency! You're a director of three-part series, don't ruin newcomers' careers!"
"What's wrong with a three-part film? If it's well-made, it can still get high box office returns! And it can better showcase the actors' acting skills and personal charm."
"..."
Amidst the discussions, the song "Go with the Flow" began to play, and the movie came to a close.
The host reappeared and invited the main cast and crew to the stage to discuss the plot with the audience and answer questions from lucky viewers.
The first person to stand up was a girl who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old.
Holding the microphone, she shouted excitedly, her voice trembling.
"Xi-zai, even though you got killed in the movie, you acted really well, you were so cool, I like you so much!"
He Xi thanked the host and answered a question briefly before the host called on a second audience member.
This time, the audience member was a young man in his twenties, but he was still shouting at He Xi.
"Xi-zai, your action scenes are so powerful and sharp, and it feels like you didn't use a stunt double. Did you do all those moves yourself?"
"I have some basic skills, and the moves are relatively simple, so I didn't bother the senior stuntmen."
He Xi quickly finished answering, then handed over the microphone and retreated to the back of the crowd.
As a newcomer, he lacks exposure, but he also needs it.
However, the previous turn and kick had already generated enough buzz, so there was no need to continue dominating the Q&A session and steal the spotlight.
The filming of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" is not finished yet, and he has not received his full salary.
Guided by the host, the questions began to focus on the main characters, Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh.
During the latter half of the Q&A session, He Xi remained largely uninvolved.
Knowing when to perform and when to keep a low profile, this ability to know when to advance and when to retreat once again earned the praise of a group of industry veterans and bigwigs in the audience.
Soon, the premiere came to a successful conclusion, and the audience left.
As the investor and lead actor, Jet Li had already booked a hotel and invited all the industry friends who attended the premiere to a banquet.
At the banquet, He Xi also clearly sensed the change.
Before the premiere, Jet Li introduced him to the crowd, but they just nodded and greeted him politely and didn't take him too seriously.
But now, the way people look at him has changed.
We will no longer treat him as a dispensable newcomer, but as a colleague who can be treated as an equal.
Several actors who had played supporting roles for Jet Li automatically regarded He Xi as one of their own.
I started talking to him about some interesting things that happened during filming.
He Xi happily accepted their kindness and quickly became friends with everyone.
Among these people, He Xi got along best with Qian Jiale.
Qian Jiale is Qian Xiaohao's younger brother.
He only collaborated with Jet Li on one film, Swordsman II, in which he played Sarutobi Nichigetsu, a Japanese ninja with exceptional lightness skills.
In the original timeline, he also participated in the action design and stunt work for "Tai Chi Master".
In this timeline, his older brother Qian Xiaohao didn't participate, so he naturally missed out on this job.
Chin Ka-lok is a famous stunt double in Hong Kong. He has been the stunt double for many celebrities, including Sing Long, Sammo Hung, Yuen Biao, and Andy Lau.
There's even a saying in the industry: if Chin Ka-lok can't even do a single move, then it's best not to design it at all.
This is the true value of the King of Stands.
Today, however, this king of stunt doubles in Hong Kong has set his sights on Ho Hei.
"Ah Xi, how did you manage that turn and kick with your sword?"
"I just tried using your two-handed greatsword several times, but I failed every time."
Do you have any tricks or secrets?
Qian Jiale looked eager to learn, his eyes even carrying a hint of pleading.
As a top-notch action choreographer and stuntman, he has an inexplicable obsession with performing high-difficulty stunts that he himself cannot do.
He Xi really wanted to say that she had cheated by using the "High Energy State" feature to complete the task.
The original Zhao Wenzhuo, however, used special effects and editing.
Otherwise, the behind-the-scenes footage wouldn't only show the nunchaku and spear, but wouldn't lack actual footage of sword kicking.
It's almost impossible for Qian Jiale to truly master it!
But no one would believe him if he told the truth, so he had to make up a lie first.
"There are certainly tips and tricks, but this isn't the place to talk about them. Let's find another opportunity to exchange our insights on the movements."
Qian Jiale excitedly exchanged contact information with He Xi, his tone already indicating that he considered him a confidant in action films, and he couldn't wait to drink and chat until dawn.
Unfortunately, He Xi didn't have the habit of spending the night with men, so after chatting for a while, she made an excuse to leave.
Yuan Jieying had already given him a signal before this.
He Xi had only walked a few steps along the corridor when she heard shouts coming from a small door to the side.
Wearing a white dress, Yuan Jieying leaned against the door, like a bride who wanted to indulge herself one last time before her wedding.