Actor: Thank you.

Are you sure you don't want to shave your head?

On set, Zhang Yuan looked at Kang Li, who was wearing a wig after his makeup was done, also known as the "King of Cut Feet".

The film crew asked him to shave his head, but he refused.

This guy may not be good-looking, but he has a great sense of self-worth.

In any case, Zhang Yuan could tell he looked like a Southeast Asian at first glance.

He was short, dark-skinned, with large, slightly upturned nostrils.

The lips are not thin, and the mouth protrudes slightly.

The eyes are not very big, and the eyebrows are sparse and short; in short, the opposite of thick eyebrows and big eyes.

Zhang Yuan felt that this appearance was slightly "monkey-like," but that was not fair, as it would be racial discrimination.

He thought it looked bad, but people still have their pride.

Although he already had a buzz cut, about 5 centimeters long, he couldn't bear to part with his hair.

So they put a wig over their hair.

What appeared was the "Big Head Son" effect that Zhang Yuan had worried about.

After rehearsing for a long time today, it was time to film the outdoor action scenes.

After completing the take, Zhang Yuan watched the playback and felt that his brother's appearance was not good; the wig looked a bit like a mannequin.

So they persuaded him to shave it.

“No, no, no…” he replied in broken Chinese, shaking his head repeatedly.

He said he had other work to do afterward and couldn't shave his head.

It's just participating in some fighting competitions and shows.

Shaving his head would eliminate one more weakness... That's what Zhang Yuan thought.

Why was fighting among female celebrities called "tearing hair flowers" in the old days?

Because women only have one principle when they fight.

Whoever pulls the other's hair first wins!
When the older women fight, they usually pull each other's hair and then scratch each other's faces.

At most, I'll add a few more wild punches.

It's rare to see men wrestling, rolling on the ground, and kicking each other like that.

People often say that men are like dogs and women are like cats.

Only when fighting do women act like dogs, standing and howling at each other, and eventually biting each other.

The men exchanged light punches, and after falling to the ground, they continued to kick each other.

Zhang Yuan thought to himself, "Even I, the lead actor, have shaved my head. Why are you so clueless, bro?"

I was in the same show as you, and you were wearing a hood, but you still looked very out of place.

I've brought it up several times, but they just won't respond.

If it were a domestic actor, he would have had the director communicate with them long ago.

But this person is a foreigner, so director Chen Desheng said to forget about it.

That's why the other party noticed that the crew was being very polite to him.

They were all adults, and they knew what was going on. It didn't take long for them to figure out that it was their foreign identity that was the key.

Originally, I was just as nervous as Shi Xingyu when I met Zhang Yuan, the lead actor, fearing that I would offend him and have consequences.

As a result, he wasn't afraid after just a few days.

In addition, Zhang Yuan's kind nature relieved him of any pressure.

boom!
boom!
boom!
Fruits, tables, and chairs were flying around in front of the camera.

As Yan Xiaoguo's top assassin, Kang Li followed the script and directly smashed a path through the crowd.

If someone stands in the way of a person, he will kill someone; if someone stands in the way of a Buddha, he will kill the Buddha.

With a combination of punches and kicks, he sent six or seven extras flying, crashing into Zhang Yuan like a locomotive.

He raised his right foot and kicked him away.

They used wires to create an effect that actually sent him flying six or seven meters backward.

The force of the kick was already much better, but the area in the abdomen that was hit still felt slightly sore, even through the protective pad.

Zhang Yuan got up and rubbed his lower back. This guy's hands were too heavy; even when he tried to control them, they were still too heavy.

He was lucky; the extras he had been brutally beaten by were now standing with their legs against the wall, and one of them had even vomited.

Basically, after each take, a new batch of extras has to be replaced to endure the beatings, otherwise they simply can't take it.

This chase scene takes place after Sun Yat-sen arrives in Hong Kong.

The escort team has begun its operation.

Meanwhile, the Qing government had ambushed assassins armed with muskets on the rooftop.

Shen Chongyang, played by Zhang Yuan, appeared at a critical moment, knocked down the gunman, and thus prevented Mr. Sun from dying, allowing him to discuss important matters with representatives from thirteen provinces.

It can be said that at this time, Zhang Yuan was carrying the weight of the two capitals and ten provinces of the Republic of China.

For this one scene involving a chase and a fight, the allotted time was three days, and we had to add more.

This shows how much importance the production team attached to it.

The action scenes in the film crew, spanning two capitals and thirteen provinces, were also carried on Zhang Yuan's shoulders.

After glancing at the extras resting nearby, Zhang Yuan felt that this wouldn't do.

I went to Kekangli for another chat.

I taught him some techniques for applying force during filming, so that it would look like he was hitting someone hard, but he wouldn't actually hurt them.

The best at this is Hung Kam-po.

The big brother's punches were incredibly fast, so fast that they didn't match his large stomach.

It's the kind of thing where a fist is right in front of you in the blink of an eye; it's terrifying.

But when he throws a punch during filming, even a woman wouldn't feel any pain.

That's the skill.

It looks fast, but by the time it hits someone, it's already exhausted.

It's something that Donnie Yen never learned in her entire life.

Zhang Yuan also realized that Kang Li's problem was actually the same as Donnie Yen's: both thought they were very capable.

Those who are arrogant will not think they have any problems and will do whatever they want.

In Kang Lee's eyes, the entire stunt team couldn't beat him alone.

This idea isn't wrong, because martial arts masters all follow routines; in a real fight, Kang Li could kill several people with his bare hands.

But Zhang Yuan is not a martial arts master.

Moreover, unlike other actors and crew members, he did not treat foreigners differently.

It should be said that he loves giving lectures to foreigners the most.

And so, the mini-class of the famous "foreign teacher" Mr. Zhang began.

"ah!"

On camera, Zhang Yuan lay on the ground with blood at the corner of his mouth.

Kang Li, using the reaction force, leaped up by stepping on a small vendor's cart and turned to kick him.

If that stomp had landed properly, several ribs would have been broken.

Of course, they had rehearsed beforehand.

After the other person misses a step, they will stomp on it several more times.

The design was in the order of left, right, left, right, left, so he could move his body back and forth to dodge.

As Zhang Yuan followed the same pattern on the ground, he felt the ground tremble as the other person stepped on him.

Goodness, you've really gone all out!

Then I won't stand on ceremony!
After stomping on the opponent's legs, according to the plan, Zhang Yuan should grab the opponent's calf and then use his elbow to knock the opponent to the knees before doing a somersault to get up, thus completing the exchange of positions between the two sides in the fight scene.

But he changed his tactics at the last minute and didn't use his hands!

Instead, he used his waist to perform a motion similar to an upward lunge.

Lift your left foot first, hooking it around the opponent's thigh from the outside.

With a swift movement of the other leg, it hooks in from the inside, locking the opponent's knee with its own.

Then, with a forceful tightening, Kang Li's entire right leg felt as if it were twisted into a pretzel.

As Zhang Yuan pulled his legs back, the older brother felt like his knees were about to shatter!
The bones in his thighs and calves were all making cracking noises.

At this point, there's no time to think; you just instinctively bend your knees and kneel down in the direction of the opponent's force, otherwise you're guaranteed to break bones and tendons.

He only realized what was happening when he heard the dull thud of his knee hitting the ground.

I'm kneeling down!

At the same time, I felt a tremendous force coming from my legs.

He has fought countless matches, and he can predict whether he will suffer a minor or serious injury based on the force and feeling of the opponent.

At this moment, he could clearly feel that the force was not right.

It didn't seem like the kind of strength that someone of that weight should have.

Zhang Yuan's physique and weight are at most middleweight.

Based on the force transmitted from his legs, Ke Kangli felt that it must be at least at the heavyweight level.

It's the kind of situation where you're completely locked up and unable to resist.

There is absolutely no room for maneuver.

Then, when he looked back, he discovered something even more terrifying.

"Cut!" the martial arts director yelled.

"Zhang Yuan, the movement is wrong, it wasn't planned."

"Oh... I might have remembered wrong." Zhang Yuan immediately relaxed when he heard the call to stop.

Kang Li breathed a sigh of relief. His tense right leg went numb as his opponent relaxed, and then blood began to flow through it.

"But that move just now was alright."

"It would be good to make some adjustments; it would be more exciting than the original design."

"Especially your leg movements, they're quite nimble."

"Thank you, thank you," Zhang Yuan said with a smile, clasping his hands in thanks.

Kang Li, standing to the side, nodded in agreement. "Quick and efficient. Indeed, quite good."

Because that's standard cropped leg cutting!
Kang Li: He used all my tricks!

Why is he called the "King of Foot Scissors"?
Because their signature move is the deadly scissor kick!
The most famous example of this move is from Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon," during the Colosseum duel scene.

What became more infamous later was in the 17 CBA season, when a player from the Bayi Rockets used a scissor kick to trap an opposing player's head...

Violent basketball is a type of basketball.

In fact, scissor tackles are quite common in the Chinese national football team; they're always aimed at breaking bones and causing serious injury.

Shaolin Soccer...

Cung Le's scissor kick is quite famous in the world of professional combat sports.

Of course, it has a performative element to it.

The action was large-scale and the effect was strong, resulting in a particularly positive audience response.

But this move itself is quite lethal.

And it's not easy to practice.

Contrary to its name, the most important part of the scissor kick isn't the feet, but the waist.

The key is to use your waist to generate power.

The skill lies in the use, transfer, and control of core strength.

Kang Li recognized the opponent's technique at a glance.

Moreover, it's not just copying what you see or imitating.

The authentic scissor kick is a sudden horizontal kick while standing, using both legs to hook the opponent's waist, instantly putting the opponent behind and locking their body, in order to incapacitate the opponent.

But Zhang Yuan changed his tactics, locking his legs instead.

But the techniques for generating force are the same.

This is what makes Kang Lee even more afraid.

This shows that the other person has not only learned the basics, but has truly mastered them!

The older man was still a little dazed after he got up.

Zhang Yuan then stepped forward and put his arm around his shoulder.

"I've watched a lot of your match videos recently and learned a bit from them."

"How is it? Is it working well?"

Kang Li: ...

I learned it by watching videos.

Of course not, I just said that on purpose.

Otherwise, all the food, drinks, and massages I treat you to are freebies?
The older brother didn't know that although he hadn't shaved his head, Zhang Yuan had almost ripped it bald.

They deliberately used your unique skill to diminish your prestige!

Seeing that others had learned his special skills so easily, the old man's arrogance immediately subsided.

His once proud chest had shrunk by half an inch.

Zhang Yuan was quite satisfied with this.

It's easier to get things done if you dampen the opponent's spirits.

When I explained the techniques for applying force to him, such as the importance of restraint when hitting someone in a movie, he nodded repeatedly.

I used to think I was better than you, so why should I listen to you?

After showing off my skills, I felt more at ease and found other people's words much more agreeable.

Assistant director Ye Weiming, who was there to assist, also noticed it.

Kang Li was originally quite proud, but after being scolded by Zhang Yuan, he became much more "docile".

This male lead is quite capable, both in acting and controlling the flow of the show.

There were still some extras who got injured, but they were much better.

Zhang Yuan felt relieved, at least he was less likely to get hurt.

After filming all day, we still had to act out a scene with Hu Jun in the evening, depicting the secret gathering of Manchu assassins.

All the actors playing the assassins were present.

"Brother Yu." Zhang Yuan waved and greeted Shi Xingyu when he saw him.

"Hey..." The older brother nodded with an embarrassed smile.

"Come on," Zhang Yuan beckoned to him.

Shi Xingyu took small steps and carefully moved around to his body.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Zhang Yuan asked, noticing his cautious expression.

"No."

Shi Xingyu forgot about Kang Li, who was not far away.

The story of Zhang Yuan tripping the other person with a scissor kick spread throughout the film crew.

My God... he knocked them all down.

Shi Xingyu was a worldly man who had even tested Kang Li's skills.

He knew perfectly well that he was no match for his opponent.

He started by practicing routines, but now he has some real skills.

He started by practicing real kung fu and knows some routines.

The starting points are different, and the levels are completely different as well.

Shi Xingyu made a quick comparison in his mind and felt that he and Zhang Yuan should have more money!
Having not seen each other for several years, he didn't dare to test the other party, but now he had a reference.

Therefore, he was even more polite when he met Zhang Yuan.

To gain the other party's respect, you need to start with what they are good at.

This is the opposite of praising someone or flattering them. Flattery should start with what the other person is least good at but cares about.

"What happened?" Zhang Yuan asked directly, ignoring his change in attitude.

I need to take care of myself and figure things out so I don't have to take the blame.

"Hehe..." The other person chuckled awkwardly, "Hey, the temple has something to say."

He gave a vague reply.

After Zhang Yuan reminded him, he became more cautious.

I asked one of my brothers in the martial arts team for information.

Upon inquiring, Shi Xingyu was completely convinced.

They're right!
It's one thing to be unable to beat them, but they're not even as smart as them.

They pointed out the problem immediately, while I was just guessing for ages.

The brothers in the temple helped him find out that the order forbidding him from acting came from the abbot's room!

After careful questioning, Shi Xingyu believed he had grasped the crux of the problem.

First, we need to explain where Shi Xingyu's Dharma name comes from.

His master was Master Deyang, the head instructor of the Shaolin martial arts monks team.

Zen Master Deyang's teacher was Zen Master Suxi.

This Zen Master Su Xi was the abbot and honorary abbot of Shaolin Temple, holding a very high position.

Master Suxi led more than a dozen monks to dig a pit and bury the most important Buddhist statues and ancient books of Shaolin in the back mountain, thus preventing these cultural relics from being destroyed.

This is a great act of merit for both the temple and the Buddhist community.

Therefore, the master monks held a very high status within the temple.

His disciple, Zen Master Deyang, and his grand-disciple, Shi Xingyu, also lived well.

However, Zen Master Suxi passed away in 06.

Then something went wrong...

In theory, it was after Zen Master Su Xi stepped down that A Xin took over as abbot.

Therefore, while the master craftsman was alive, both sides maintained a very respectable relationship.

But now the master is gone.

Master Suxi was the 30th generation monk of Shaolin, so Master Xingyu is the 32nd generation.

The Shaolin hierarchy, in this generation, is "De, Xing, Yong, Yan, Heng".

Baoqiang is theoretically a member of the Heng generation.

Shi Xingyu is clearly from the Xing generation.

Although Ah-Xin is the 30th abbot, he is actually from the Yong generation.

He is a generation younger than Shi Xingyu!
There's something wrong with this.

You are of a higher generation than the abbot, yet you spend your days putting on a show and making a fortune.

Now that it's his own production, he's still playing the senior disciple?
Immediately, someone started to make a face.

Especially those close to Ashin, who are of even lower generation.

How do you feel seeing Shi Xingyu making a lot of money acting?
One thing finds its master; saline-alkali land breeds crayfish.

What the superiors do, the inferiors will follow; if the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked as well

Ashin is just a money-grubber, so how could his underlings be any virtuous monks?

Upon hearing this, Ashin gave the order.

I can't control what happens outside, but this is our family's drama, and that's my business!

Anyway, we've already told the production team not to let him act in it anymore.

But it's not like they're completely forbidden from performing.

Zhang Yuan looked at Shi Xingyu, who looked aggrieved.

Even if outsiders bully you, you can still go home.

But if your family bullies you, where else can you go?
He remembered that this guy eventually got a role in "Shaolin".

But the condition is that the name must be changed!
After this drama, he stopped calling himself Shi Xingyu and changed his name to Shi Yanneng.

He lowered himself by two generations, placing himself below the "Yong" generation, which is below Ashin's generation, before he could finally pass this test.

But that was all it took to get past that hurdle... (End of Chapter)