Huayu: Female celebrities are looking for treasures in me

The weather in Beijing is nice today.

There is no smog in Huairou Film City, and the air is fresh.

Looking at the expressions on the faces of Chow Yun-fat and the others around him, Zhang Li was both amused and somewhat annoyed.

These people clearly planned this in advance, wanting him to act in the first scene of filming.

Perhaps it's because he's become so famous lately that these senior actors are eager to see his acting skills.

“Okay, I’ll do it.” Zhang Li took in Jiang Wen’s expectant expression and nodded in agreement.

This matter was most likely initiated by this friend who is much older than me.

They've probably been praising him a lot behind his back, and now they need him to come and prove them wrong.

True gold fears no fire, and he doesn't mind being the one to "fire the first shot."

"Then let's do the scene where I auditioned with your Uncle Jiang?" Zhang Li went straight for the intensity.

"Let the Bullets Fly" is 132 minutes long, and every scene is worth savoring. There are countless classic scenes and lines.

The film tells the story of the notorious bandit Zhang Muzhi who transforms into the upright official "Ma Bangde" and takes office as the magistrate of Goose City, where he engages in a fierce battle with Huang Silang, the tyrant who guards Goose City.

It is a typical work that uses the past to satirize the present. Many symbols and metaphors can be interpreted from the details and dialogues. It is entertaining, with a neat plot, tight pacing, and classic scenes that will get the audience's blood pumping.

The character design and interactions are particularly enjoyable, especially the battle between the three villains, which feels like reading a book of strategies.

The line "Let the bullets fly a little longer" is similar in meaning to "cast a long line to catch a big fish".

However, if we summarize the overall outline of the story, it can be divided into several stages.

Round 1: Entering the City to Show Off (Huang Silang makes a move/Zhang Muzhi responds/No losses/Zhang Muzhi wins)

Round Two: Solving the Case with a Gun (Zhang Muzhi makes a move/Huang Silang responds/Xiao Liuzi is killed/Huang Silang wins)

Result: Zhang Muzhi wanted to kill Hu Wan to vent his anger, but was stopped by Lao Tang, who said that killing was easy, but "attacking the heart" was terrifying. Zhang Muzhi vowed to fight Huang Silang to the end.

Third round: The Feast at Hongmen (Huang Silang makes the move/Zhang Muzhi responds/Sun Shouyi is killed/No winner)
Round 4: Night Raid on the County Magistrate's Mansion (Huang Silang makes the move/Zhang Muzhi responds/County Magistrate's wife Hu Wan is killed/Winner: None)
Round 5: Gravesite Kidnapping (Zhang Muzhi makes the move/Huang Silang responds/Losses: None/Winner: Huang Silang)
Round 8: Rebellion in the City (Zhang Muzhi makes the move)

Ultimately, Zhang Muzhi emerged victorious.

If you want to film a scene, choose from these classics.

Zhang Li chose the second round, the round in which Hu Wan used a scheme to force Liu Zi to his death.

"Okay, let's start the second round."

“You bring Dou Xiao from your company to act with my brother and the others.”

"This scene was absolutely brilliant."

Jiang Wen clapped his hands, agreeing with Zhang Li's choice.

The entire crew was immediately mobilized, and everyone went to the restaurant that had been set up.

The extras and supporting actors are all in place, and everyone looks energetic with serious eyes.

Ge You, Bingbing, Chow Yun-fat, and others gathered behind the monitor, ready to watch Zhang Li's performance.

This scene is a great test of acting skills, and everyone wants to see how deep Zhang Li's understanding is through it.

The makeup team got to work, having Zhang Li, Dou Xiao, Jiang Wu, and others change clothes and get their makeup done.

In front of the camera, Jiang Wen is getting everyone into character.

The method is very simple: just give a brief overview of the background.

"According to Ali's abbreviation in the script, the struggle between Zhang Muzhi and Huang Silang is divided into eight rounds, with each side having its own victories and defeats."

"We're filming the second inning now, but it actually originated from the first inning."

"Old Tang, who was eager to make money, exclaimed that he was too late after checking the accounts."

"Because the previous county magistrates had drained Goose Town's tax revenue for 60 years, the people had been completely squeezed dry."

Zhang Muzhi, who never accepted money from the poor, proposed that "he would accept money from whoever has money." He then set out the gavel and gun at the same time, and had his adopted son, Xiao Liuzi, cut the green vine to release the grievance drum outside the yamen, saying that he was going to judge the case.

"But during this process, the grievance drum slipped and everyone chased after Sun Shouyi, the waiter of the cold noodles shop, but the martial arts graduate blocked his escape route and kicked him into the grievance drum until it broke."

"Zhang Muzhi therefore held court, and not only did he beat the martial arts graduate with a clapper, but he also made him kowtow 100 times to Sun Shouyi."

"Upon seeing this, the people immediately knelt down and called Zhang Muzhi 'the upright and just official.'"

"Zhang Muzhi fired his gun, saying that no one was allowed to kneel from now on, and announced that he had only come to Goose City to do three things."

"Fairness, fairness, and more fairness!"

Fairness, fairness, and more fairness.

It plays a bridging role.

Hu Wan killed six sons, also using the phrase "fairness, fairness, and more fairness."

"Exon!"

Scene XX, Shot XX, First Time

"Snapped!"

As the large board fell.

The first act of "Let the Bullets Fly" has begun filming.

In front of the camera, Zhang Li lowered his gaze and sat on a stool.

When filming began, he immediately activated the "Hu Wan BUFF," and even his Chinese-style hair had a distinct flavor.

The next moment, as if he had no eyes to his surroundings, he bent down slightly and placed his hand on one of his knees.

He looked at Dou Xiao with disdain in his eyes: "You ate two bowls of noodles, but only paid for one."

The moment he said that, Ge You and the others became interested.

The sense of relaxation is spot-on; it doesn't feel like acting.

"Bullshit, I only ate a bowl of noodles." Dou Xiao stepped forward and retorted excitedly.

There's a certain element of acting in his eyes.

However, in the context of his character's personality, it's not a big problem.

At least it won't affect the unfolding of this scene.

Actually, one reason for this is that Zhang Li's acting was too natural, creating a stark contrast with Dou Xiao's acting skills.

Fortunately, Zhang Li's acting skills are good but don't overshadow the others; instead, she acts alongside Dou Xiaoyan.

"Who can prove you only ate one bowl?" Zhang Li scoffed.

"Anyway, I only ate one bowl of noodles," Dou Xiao instinctively retorted.

Little did he know that by answering the question, he had fallen into a trap. "Tell him how many bowls of noodles he ate."

Hu Wanyi pointed to Xiao Er Sun Shouyi.

"Two bowls of rice!" Sun Shouyi replied.

The fact that he made this fake document already foreshadowed the resolution.

"You're talking nonsense, I clearly only ate one bowl of noodles." Dou Xiao became agitated.

Upon seeing this, the expressions in Jiang Wen and the others changed.

This means they're getting into character and fully immersed in the role!
This shows that Dou Xiao also has a natural talent for acting.

No wonder Zhang Li signed him.

However, the reason he is doing well right now is because Zhang Li took good care of him.

“You paid for one bowl of noodles, but ate two.” Zhang Li continued to falsely accuse “Liu Zi” of eating two bowls of noodles, her expression contemptuous: “You don’t have money, do you? I’ll pay for you.”

As he spoke, he took out several silver dollars to provoke the other party.

Dou Xiao met Zhang Li's gaze and was momentarily dazed.

He is now Liu Zi, that honest man who only eats one bowl of rice but is said to have eaten two.

On what grounds do they falsely accuse themselves?
I am an innocent and upright person.

He is not afraid of death, but he absolutely cannot be smeared.

"Shh!"

Dou Xiao, now embodying the impetuous young Liu Zi, pulled a receipt from his pocket, scattered some money on the ground, and said with earnestness and confidence, "See that?"

"I can afford to pay for as many bowls as you want!"

"But if you eat a bowl of noodles, you only pay for the bowl!"

With so much money, how could he possibly only pay for one bowl of rice when he eats two?
If he really comes, wouldn't he even refuse to give us a bowl?

Dou Xiao felt that having put up so much money was enough to prove her innocence.

"This is when Ali is serious."

Fat Ice's eyes sparkled.

She had watched Zhang Li and Jiang Wen act together during that dinner.

At the time, she thought that these two were very good at acting and their tone of voice were amazing.

Now, it's practically a reenactment of the scene, but Dou Xiao's acting skills can't compare to Jiang Wen's.

The reason I was able to perform so well is because Zhang Li drew me into the role.

That would naturally be a testament to Zhang Li's strength.

"With so much money, how many bowls of noodles did you eat?"

Zhang Li looked at the money on the ground, but the question he asked made "Liu Zi" pause in surprise.

What is this nonsense?

The fact that he took out so much money proves that he has the ability to pay and that he won't take advantage of others!
"Tsk!"

Zhang Li remained relentless, continuing to provoke "Liu Zi": "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

"Those who sell drugs demand fairness. Aren't you just bullying honest people?"

"You're talking nonsense!" Dou Xiao stepped forward to teach Zhang Li a lesson.

Just as the latter was pushed down, Jiang Wu appeared at the right moment and pulled Liu Zi back.

He started to persuade her, but in reality he was just stirring things up, leading Dou Xiao into a mental trap.

"I ate a bowl of noodles, so I only paid for one bowl," Dou Xiao argued again.

"Who can prove you only ate one bowl?" Zhang Li sat down again, took out a handkerchief, and brought the question back to its original point.

At this point, Liu Zi couldn't think about anything else; he just wanted to prove his innocence.

"I'll cut open my stomach and show you." Liu Zi was still young and impetuous, and was easily provoked.

Dou Xiao is now completely immersed in this emotion.

His expressions and lines became more natural, as if they came from his own heart.

“If all you have in your stomach is a bowl of noodles, I’ll die.” Zhang Li escalated the matter to the level of a bet.

At this moment, Liu Zi was unaware that even if there was only a bowl of noodles, his death would have been in vain.

"You're a bad person, right? I'm even worse than you."

"Watch closely, if I have two bowls of noodles in my belly today, I'll have died for nothing!"

As she spoke, Dou Xiao took out a prop knife, turned to one side, and forcefully pulled open her stomach.

It wasn't until this moment that he snapped out of his role.

You can't be stupid enough to actually cut open your own stomach.

Of course, it has to be acted out.

Fortunately, the props had been prepared in advance.

He used a knife to directly rip open a bag tied to his lower abdomen.

Inside the bag was a bowl of powder soaked in paint.

"See that?" Dou Xiao looked at Zhang Li.

His face turned much paler in an instant.

This really tests one's acting skills.

“It’s too shallow, we can’t see it.” Zhang Li crossed his legs, looking nonchalant. “You have to stretch it out sideways for us to see it.”

At this point, Liu Zi couldn't think about anything else.

Dou Xiao knew what to do, so she suddenly pulled with the knife.

"See that? See that? Isn't there only one bowl? Isn't there only one bowl?"

Jiang Wu immediately grabbed a bowl and caught the powder from the prop.

Seeing this, Zhang Li's eyes began to moisten, and tears welled up.

Upon seeing this scene on the monitor, Jiang Wen slapped his thigh.

That was truly a stroke of genius! (End of Chapter)