HuaYu97: Starting as a Singer

Chapter 189 [189] If you've gotten into trouble, just don't mention the teacher.
That day, Gao Yuanyuan went to the B group to film action scenes and asked Fan Xiaopang if Qi Yuan had been in contact with Xu Qing these past few days.

"No, sister... President Qi has been practicing swordsmanship."

Fan Xiaopang also found it amazing. How did her brother-in-law suddenly become such a good man? He spent every day learning swordsmanship from Yu Chenghui, and apart from filming time, he didn't have much contact with Xu Qing on set.

Qi Yuan, who was asking Yu Chenghui for advice, smiled without saying a word. Did he really not know that Fan Xiaopang had come over a few days ago?

He's been deliberately keeping his distance from Xu Qing on set these past few days in order to confuse Fan Xiaopang, his informant.

Of course, he was also quite obsessed with learning swordsmanship.

Since acquiring the 'Sword Saint' trait, his interest in swordsmanship has greatly increased.

Which boy didn't dream of wandering the world with a sword when he was young?

He grew up in an urban village and would visit his relatives in the countryside during holidays.

If he had learned these tricks from Yu Chenghui when he was a child, he would have guaranteed that the villagers within a ten-mile radius would never be able to eat rapeseed flowers again.

"Left-hand sword, thrust back."

Yu Chenghui supervised Qi Yuan's sword practice, occasionally offering a word or two of guidance.

Yu Chenghui was a little dumbfounded. Qi Yuan's counterattack was clean, ruthless, and he could feel a trace of killing intent.

Oh no! That kid actually mastered it.

"Who taught you this move? I didn't teach you this move."

Yu Chenghui looked astonished.

"I suddenly had a thought while I was practicing, and I felt that this move could be changed like this. Is it because I didn't practice well enough?" Qi Yuan asked blankly.

"..."

Yu Chenghui fell silent. "It's not that you didn't practice well, it's that you practiced too well. I removed the practical fighting techniques, and you still figured them out."

"Mr. Yu, could you teach me some more sword techniques? I'll use them when I'm filming, and when I promote the TV series, I'll help you promote it too."

Qi Yuan said sincerely.

Yu Chenghui didn't hold back and taught him a lot. He could be considered Yu Chenghui's half-disciple, so it was only right for him to help his master promote martial arts.

Yu Chenghui did not answer. After a long silence, he finally spoke: "I have only one request. If you cause trouble in the future, just don't mention me, your teacher."

Qi Yuan felt that the lines sounded familiar.

In the following days, Yu Chenghui became very cautious in her teaching, giving Qi Yuan a censored version of the original, fearing that Qi Yuan might come up with some more murderous sword techniques.

Filming the scene where Feng Qingyang teaches Linghu Chong the Dugu Nine Swords.

Qi Yuan asked Yuan Bin and Zhao Jian to design his movements based on Li Lianjie's version.

It's a good thing for actors to be ambitious.

They could certainly design such a move together, especially since there was a real swordsman on set. The only concern was that Qi Yuan might not be able to handle it.

When they finished designing it, they were surprised to find that Qi Yuanzhen had a good grasp of the situation.

The sword flourishes were so beautiful; it was a feast for the eyes.

However, Yu Chenghui felt it was too flashy, so he gave some suggestions to improve it, making it look more powerful and realistic.

"The Dugu Nine Swords uses the principle of advancing as retreating, and every move is an attack. As long as you learn these three moves, you can defeat Tian Boguang."

Yu Chenghui was suspended by wires in the studio set up by the film crew, performing the Dugu Nine Swords in the air. At 60 years old, she was still as light as a swallow.

Qi Yuan practiced the drill while suspended by steel wire.

Sitting behind the camera, Zhang Dahuzi's eyes widened in shock. He gritted his teeth and asked the cameraman next to him, "Did you capture my expression?"

Although Zhang Dahuzi was acting, it was seven parts real and three parts fake. He was genuinely surprised; Qi Yuan's sword moves were indeed impressive.

Even Yuen Bin, who came from a martial arts background, praised the film. After the scene was filmed, Yuen Bin patted Qi Yuan and said admiringly, "The fighting was really good. It's a pity you were born too late. Kung Fu films have declined. If you had been born twenty years earlier, you might have become a kung fu superstar like Li Lianjie."

Gao Yuanyuan was overjoyed to see what had just happened. She was 100% certain that Qi Yuan hadn't been flirting with the vixen during her time on set.

Qi Yuan devoted all his energy to learning swordsmanship and filming.

The thought that she had actually doubted Qi Yuan made Gao Yuanyuan feel a little guilty.

She had nothing to offer Qi Yuan in return, so she decided to grant him an excessive request next time.

Xu Qing looked at Qi Yuan with even more appreciation; a serious man is the most charming.

It turns out that Qi Yuan had been distancing himself from her on set these past few days. It's not that he only recognized women after getting into bed, but only shoes after getting out of bed.

Qi Yuan prioritizes his career and is determined to play the role of Linghu Chong well.

Zhang Dahuzi pulled Qi Yuan aside and praised Qi Yuan's performance.

Qi Yuan's first words almost made Zhang Dahuzi lose his composure: "I need to take a few days off in a week..."

"This is a crucial time, how can we take leave? We must press on with our momentum..."

"Okay, I won't invite you. 'The Mission' will be released in mainland China on June 21st, so I won't go."

"Huh? The Gunfire premieres in mainland China?"

Zhang Dahuzi's pupils dilated in shock, and he immediately switched to a different expression, grinning and saying, "That makes sense, you know I've always been a very humane person."

Rules are rules, but people are flexible. If an actor has a genuine emergency, can I really be completely ruthless? Am I that kind of person? Go, you absolutely must go.

The film is about to gross over 15 million at the Hong Kong box office, and it has received very positive reviews.

When it's released in mainland China, it's sure to create a wave of moviegoers. Qi Yuan went to the mainland premiere to promote the film.

The exposure of the lead actors is beneficial to the "Swordsman" production team.

Zhang Dahuzi could ride the wave of popularity from "The Mission".

He'll get angry with anyone who tries to stop Qi Yuan from going.

Zhang Dahuzi was a little annoyed: "Next time, can you finish what you're saying all at once?"

Qi Yuan responded, "I originally wanted to finish speaking all at once, but you interrupted me because you were in a hurry."

"..." Zhang Dahuzi seriously suspected that the kid was doing it on purpose. After spending so many days together, he found that the kid was no less cunning than him.

Forget it, I'll just make up for it by publishing a few more press releases about the huge box office success of the Linghu Chong movie.

……

One week from now.

Qi Yuan focuses on filming during the day, and sometimes talks about love or enjoys food in the evening. Her days are busy, but fulfilling.

On this day, Yu Chenghui finished filming. Zhang Dahuzi respected Yu Chenghui, a senior actor, and treated him to a meal as a wrap party.

Before leaving the film crew, Yu Chenghui gave Qi Yuan a sword that had been sharpened.

"Please take good care of it; this is my favorite sword."

Yu Chenghui had a large collection of weapons, mostly swords. This particular sword was specially delivered from his home.

He admired Qi Yuan quite a bit, feeling that Qi Yuan's swordsmanship talent was no less than his own and that Qi Yuan had his shadow in him, which is why he gifted him his beloved sword.

"Mr. Yu, this gift is too precious." Qi Yuan felt it was burning his hands.

“I’m 60 years old this year. I’m getting old, and this sword is of no use at home. I might as well give it to you young people. You don’t need to thank me. If you’re willing, please promote the Mantis Sword Technique and the Twenty Forms of Two-Handed Sword. Let’s not let these traditional martial arts be lost again.”

Yu Chenghui left gracefully, just like Feng Qingyang in the drama, with the demeanor of a sword saint.

(End of this chapter)