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The filming location of "My Captain, My Regiment" is located in a deep mountain forest in Yunnan.

In order to restore the real scene during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the crew deliberately chose a remote place.

There are no modern conveniences here, and even mobile phone reception is spotty.

The living conditions on the crew were difficult, but everyone was trying their best for this play.

Meng Fanle, played by Suning, is a complex and profound character.

He is both a soldier and an intellectual with a contradictory heart, so he is pretentious and awkward everywhere.

In order to play this role well, Suning did a lot of preparation before filming.

He not only consulted a large amount of historical materials, but also specially visited several veterans of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to listen to their stories of that year.

These experiences gave him a deeper understanding of the character of Meng Fan, who was afraid of death, confused, and lacked the bloodiness that a soldier should have.

The first scene filmed was the one where Meng Fanle was escaping for his life with his comrades in the trench.

Director Kang Honglei required this scene to show the tension of the battlefield and the fatigue of the soldiers.

After all, these people are just remnants of soldiers who have lost their souls.

Suning and other actors were wearing dirty military uniforms, their faces covered with mud and sweat.

Running for my life in the trench with a limp, it felt like I had really returned to that war-torn era.

The horror on their faces shocked everyone on the set, who really thought they were in a war-torn hell on earth.

"Action!" With the director's command, Suning quickly got into the game.

Suning's eyes revealed fatigue and anxiety, but his tone was firm and powerful.

He was seen crouching with his back raised, and anxiously whispering to his comrades, "We can't just fight hard. We have to find a way to escape, otherwise we will all die here."

This scene was filmed three times, and Suning was very dedicated every time.

Director Kang Honglei nodded frequently while watching from behind the monitor, and finally couldn't help but shout "Cut!" with satisfaction.

Then he walked over to Su Ning again, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "Good! This scene was performed very well! You perfectly portrayed Meng Fanle's character."

"Thank you, Director Kang."

In the next few days, the shooting entered a more intense stage.

There is a scene where Meng Fanle is fleeing for his life in the rain with the remaining soldiers. The dense forest of Savage Mountain is so terrifying to them.

This scene required Suning to not only express the character's confusion, but also to convey his inner timidity and fear through subtle changes in expression.

On the day of the shooting, the sky was not kind and it suddenly rained heavily instead of being sunny.

Director Kang Honglei looked at the sky and decided to take advantage of the weather to shoot the rain scene.

Suning ran wildly in the rain as required and got soaked, but he didn't care at all.

His eyes were empty and deep, as if he had become one with the character.

The rain flowed down his cheeks, and his lips trembled slightly, as if silently telling the pain and fear in his heart.

"Cut!" After director Kang Honglei called for a stop, the whole audience fell silent.

Everyone was shocked by Suning's performance.

Kang Honglei walked up to Su Ning, handed him a towel, and whispered, "Su Ning, you performed so well in this scene. It completely exceeded my expectations."

“Thank you for the director’s recognition.”

During the filming, Wang Ludan often came to visit the set.

Every time she would bring some specialties from her hometown or meals she cooked herself to improve the meals for the crew members.

Once, she brought a pot of hot chicken soup and shared it with everyone.

Su Ning took a sip and said to Wang Ludan with a smile, "Sister Dan, your cooking skills are getting better and better. If I get tired from filming in the future, I will rely on your chicken soup to keep me going."

Wang Ludan responded with a smile, "Then you have to act well and don't let this chicken soup of mine go to waste."

Although the atmosphere on the set was tense, it was also full of laughter.

Suning and other actors often joke with each other during breaks in filming to relieve stress.

Once, Zhang Guoqiang, who played Milong, suddenly sang the theme song of "My Captain, My Regiment" during a break, but he sang out of tune, which made everyone laugh.

Suning couldn't help but join the "out-of-tune army", and the whole crew burst into laughter.

As the filming progressed, Suning's understanding of the character Meng Fan became more and more profound.

He gradually realized that Meng Fanle was not only a soldier, but also an ordinary person who was looking for his own value in the war.

His struggle, pain, and confusion are a microcosm of countless people of that era.

No one likes war, but the enemy's bayonet has already stabbed their heart, and they have no choice but to fight back in order to survive.

The last scene filmed was the one where Meng Fanle died on the battlefield.

This scene required Suning to express the character's calmness and relief in the last moments of his life.

On the day of filming, Suning arrived at the set early and sat quietly aside, recalling his understanding and feelings about the role during this period.

When the director shouted "Action!", Suning slowly closed his eyes, as if he had become one with the role.

There was no pain on his face, only a faint smile, as if telling the audience that he had found inner peace.

"Cut!" After director Kang Honglei called for a stop, the entire audience fell silent again.

Everyone was deeply moved by Suning's performance.

Kang Honglei walked over to Su Ning, shook his hand tightly and said, "Suning, you brought this character to life. Meng Fanle is you, you are Meng Fanle."

"..."

Thinking of Meng Fanle's cowardly appearance of stealing money from sisters in need, Su Ning didn't know whether Director Kang was praising or mocking him.

After the filming, Suning stood on the set, looking at the mountains in the distance, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

He knew that this play was not only an important milestone in his acting career, but also a valuable experience in his life.

……

Luo Zhimei stood on the street of Hengdian Film and Television City, holding a resume that had just been rejected, feeling mixed emotions.

She looked up at the huge sign of the film and television city in the distance, and her heart ached.

She has been here for three full months, submitted countless resumes, and participated in countless auditions, but still hasn't gotten a decent role.

Occasionally I get some small supporting roles, but they only have a few lines, and sometimes I don’t even have a full face.

She looked down at her phone, the screen showing Suning's latest developments.

I found out that Suning has just signed a contract with Huayi Group and has become a hot new generation actor.

Luo Zhimei was extremely envious, even a little jealous. She remembered that it was she who brought Su Ning into the family, when they had worked together as supporting actors in Hengdian. They had often eaten together, chatted, and encouraged each other.

Unexpectedly, in such a short period of time, Suning has become so popular, while I am still standing still, as if I can't see my future and hope.

"Why is it that he can be so successful, but I can't even get a decent role?" Luo Zhimei felt a little unwilling, but more of it was helplessness.

She knew that this was how the entertainment industry was, where opportunity and luck were often more important than strength.

She gritted her teeth and decided not to sit and wait for death.

Since there was no opportunity in Hengdian, she went to Beijing to find Suning.

She believed that based on their past friendship, Suning would definitely help her.

A few days later, Luo Zhimei arrived in Beijing, exhausted, dragging her suitcase.

She stood in front of the Huayi Group building, looking up at the towering structure, feeling both nervous and expectant.

She took a deep breath and dialed Suning's number.

"Hello, Suning, I'm your Aunt Luo. I came to Beijing to live with you and want to meet you. Is it convenient?" Her voice trembled a little for fear of being rejected by Suning.

Su Ning on the other end of the phone was obviously a little surprised, but soon smiled and said, "Aunt Luo, why are you in Beijing? I'm still filming some scenes in Yunnan."

"Ah? What should I do then?" Luo Zhimei, who had anticipated many possibilities, looked dumbfounded.

"Auntie, don't worry! I have a friend in Beijing. I'll ask her to pick you up first."

"Okay." Then Luo Zhimei breathed a sigh of relief and reported her location.

Not long after, a black business car stopped in front of Luo Zhimei.

The driver politely asked her to get in the car and then took her to Suning's residence.

Suning's residence is a spacious and bright flat with a simple and elegant decoration style.

As soon as Luo Zhimei entered the door, she was shocked by the scene before her.

She didn't expect that in such a short period of time, Suning's life had changed dramatically.

A young girl walked towards the bewildered Luo Zhimei with a smile, "Hello! Are you Suning's aunt?"

"Ah? Are you Wang Ludan?" Luo Zhimei widened her eyes in shock when she recognized the other person's identity.

Wang Ludan was very happy that Suning would let her do the job. "Yes! Suning and I are good friends. You can stay here first. He will be back in a few days."

"Okay! Then I'll trouble you, Miss Wang."

"Auntie, you're welcome! Suning and I have a very good relationship, so please don't be polite to me."

Luo Zhimei soon guessed the general situation and asked, "Ms. Wang, you and Su Ning met on the set of 'Struggle', right?"

However, Wang Ludan explained to Luo Zhimei with a hint of meaning, "Yes! Suning is really talented, and his acting skills are superb. We have always helped each other and discussed acting in private."

"That's great." Luo Zhimei didn't know how to describe it at this moment. Anyway, her mood was very complicated.

Wang Ludan wanted to take the opportunity to inquire about Su Ning's situation. "Aunt Luo, I heard that you and Su Ning are neighbors?"

"Yes! We are old neighbors on Honghuai Flower Street. He is the same age as my son Zhou Haikuo, and I practically watched him grow up.

The people in our area all depend on the canal for their livelihoods, and I was one of the few Kunqu opera performers in Honghuai Flower Street. But I didn't want to be a housewife my whole life, so I went to Hengdian alone to play a bit part."

Wang Ludan naturally didn't care about Luo Zhimei's "resume." Instead, she asked about Suning again. "Oh? But Suning was only seventeen last year. Logically, he should still be in high school, right?"

"Huh? Didn't Suning tell you?"

"No! He's been filming in Yunnan lately, and this time he's the male lead, so we don't have much time to communicate."

"Actually, Suning has been a very mischievous kid since he was little. His parents owned a garment factory in town, and his family was very well off. But he got into a fight at school and got expelled. He then went to Hengdian Film and Television City looking for opportunities. I happened to meet him and brought him in."

"Haha, I really didn't expect that! Suning would even get into a fight."

"Everything is destined! Although he was expelled from school, he became a big star by chance."

"That's true."

Luo Zhimei did not mention Ma Siyi's matter. She thought Wang Ludan didn't know about it.

Wang Ludan was so interested when discussing Suning, and Luo Zhimei, who had experienced it, could naturally see the situation.

Wang Ludan's heart moved, and she took the initiative to look at Luo Zhimei and suggested, "Aunt Luo, since you've come here to join Suning, how about I introduce you to a few film crews?"

"Ah? Miss Wang, is it really possible? Do you want to wait until Suning comes back?" Luo Zhimei was so surprised that she didn't know what to say.

"No need! Although they are not important roles, it is still okay to have lines and show your face." Wang Ludan smiled indifferently.

"Ms. Wang, thank you so much."

"Aunt Luo, considering the relationship between Suning and me, you don't need to be so polite."

"..." When Luo Zhimei heard Wang Ludan say this, she couldn't help but feel strange.

Thinking of Suning's bright future, Luo Zhimei couldn't help but feel envious and jealous, guessing that it was all thanks to Wang Ludan's help.

If she could be ten years younger, she would definitely give up her pride and use her capital to exchange for opportunities.

Unfortunately, Luo Zhimei is now old and no longer attractive. No man would be interested in her unless he is a bad man with special hobbies.

Then, under the introduction of Wang Ludan, Luo Zhimei joined several crews in Huairou and began her career as a special actor.

By the time "My Captain, My Regiment" was completely completed and Suning returned to Beijing again, Luo Zhimei had already become a special actor in the Beijing circle.

"Sister Dan, thank you."

"Suning, I miss you so much. You have to satisfy me today."

"Don't worry! I will definitely make sure you can't get up tomorrow."

"Rampant! I want to see if you are that fierce."

"I've been accumulating firepower for nearly a year, and I'm afraid you can't handle it all by yourself."

"Humph! I heard that the actress Xiaozui who plays opposite you is very beautiful. Doesn't she have any bad intentions?"

"There are too many wolves and too little meat! How can I get such a good thing?"

"Oh? You sound quite regretful?"

"Sister Dan, isn't the reason I joined the entertainment industry because it's so chaotic?"

"Shameless! You're so young and yet you don't learn your lesson."

"Sister Dan, let's go to the bedroom and talk slowly. I can't stand it anymore."

"what……"

...(End of chapter)