Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Chapter 171 Fragments of a Drama Queen's Unpredictable Fate

5:30 pm

The filming location for the Haizhou Open-pit Coal Mine in Fuxin.

Explosions, shouts, and the director's commands echoed through the massive mine pit as scenes depicting the Guangzhou Uprising were being filmed according to schedule.

Zhang Qilin moved among the barricades and ruins.

In the distance, the executive director shouted through a megaphone: "Next scene, Lin Juemin is injured and arrested, get ready."

Zhang Qilin straightened his student uniform, which was stained with blood and dust.

The makeup artists surrounded Zhang Qilin and began to apply special effects makeup to make him look injured.

They skillfully applied special blood plasma to his forehead, cheeks, and arms to create realistic wound effects.

To make the wound look more realistic, some fine dust was sprinkled on the blood plasma.

This scene depicts Lin Juemin following Huang Xing's vanguard team in a direct attack on the Governor-General's Office of Guangdong and Guangxi.

Discovering that Governor Zhang Mingqi had already fled upon hearing the news, they set fire to the Governor's Office and then retreated.

On their way to attack the training camp, the troops unexpectedly encountered a large patrol battalion led by Qing Navy Admiral Li Zhun, and a fierce street battle ensued.

During the battle, Lin Juemin was unfortunately hit in the waist by a stray bullet, and his injuries were serious.

He persevered despite his injuries, until he was outnumbered, collapsed from exhaustion, and was eventually captured by the Qing army.

This is Zhang Qilin's last scene in the open-pit coal mine.

After filming this scene, we'll move on to Shanghai to film the dialogue scenes.

Since there are two more important scenes to come, we'll focus on filming all the shots related to him today.

Zhang Qilin lay down in the designated position.

"Actors in position."

"Camera ready—"

Three cameras were positioned to shoot him from the front, side, and overhead angles.

The executive director called "Action!"

Zhang Qilin suddenly stumbled in front of the camera, instinctively clutching his left waist with his right hand.

He didn't scream exaggeratedly, just let out a muffled groan.

He staggered along, still using the prop rifle in his hand to support himself on the ground, trying to return fire towards the Qing army.

Every time he pulled the bolt, every time he tried to aim, it aggravated the wound on his waist, and the muscles in his face twitched uncontrollably from the excruciating pain.

My vision began to sway and blur.

Finally, surrounded and feignedly hacked at by several patrol soldiers, he could no longer hold on.

The rifle slipped from his hand, and he fell heavily onto the cold ground.

He faced the gray sky of Guangzhou, his chest heaving violently several times, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed.

Finally, his eyelids closed heavily, leaving only his eyelashes, stained with dust and blood, trembling slightly.

"Okay, keep it up, extras, come on," the director's voice came through the walkie-talkie in a low voice.

Several Qing soldiers dressed in Qing Dynasty uniforms stepped forward quickly, their movements seemingly rough but actually very cautious.

Two men lifted Zhang Qilin by the hands and two men by the feet, lifting the unconscious man from the ground.

Zhang Qilin completely relaxed his body, appearing heavy and lifeless.

"Card!"

"Okay, that's a wrap," the executive director said with a relaxed and satisfied tone. "Thank you for your hard work, Qi Lin. All of Lin Juemin's scenes in the open-pit mine are now filmed."

Zhang Qilin immediately opened his eyes, stood up with the help of the extras, and smiled as he thanked the actors who carried him.

The makeup artist quickly stepped forward and handed Zhang Qilin a wet wipe so he could wipe the blood off his face.

Zhang Li walked over and said with a smile, "Go and remove your makeup and rest. The car is already waiting upstairs. I'll take you back to your hotel. Your flight to Shanghai is early tomorrow morning. Let's finish shooting some of the smaller scenes first, and then we'll shoot the two main scenes when I arrive the day after tomorrow."

Zhang Qilin nodded: "Okay, director."

He followed the staff toward the edge of the mine pit.

As he passed by Brother Long, who was chatting with his son, he saw Zhang Qilin about to leave and led his son over.

"This is my son," Brother Long said with a smile, pointing to Jaycee Chan. "You young people should interact more in the future."

Jaycee Chan politely extended his hand: "Hello."

Zhang Qilin politely shook hands with the other person: "Hello, let's grab a drink sometime."

Then he said to Brother Long, "Brother Long, I am very grateful for your help on set this time. I owe a lot to your experience and guidance. I'll be going now, see you in a few days."

After saying goodbye to Brother Long, Zhang Qilin walked to the edge of the mine pit, glanced back, and saw that the filming site was still bustling with activity.

He recalled the scenes he saw when he was immersed in the role.

One hundred years ago, in the real Guangzhou, there was a real uprising, and young people who truly fell in pools of blood.

Some of their names have been written into history, some have been engraved on monuments, but many more have vanished into time, leaving not even a tombstone behind.

But during those ten days of immersion in the role, he learned their names, their faces, and their stories.

They have parents, wives, children, unfulfilled dreams, and unspoken worries.

But they went anyway.

The purpose of making the film "1911 Revolution" is to tell everyone that there was a group of young people in that era.

In order to enable everyone to live a free and dignified life.

They risked their lives and shed their blood, embarking without hesitation on this path full of thorns and sacrifices.

They ignited the flame of hope with their lives, illuminating the path forward for future generations.

Back to the hotel.

After taking a shower, Zhang Qilin sat cross-legged on the bed and opened his phone to browse the news.

The reports about Li Yan and "Star News Express" continue to generate buzz.

Latest news indicates that, in addition to Zhang Qilin's defamation lawsuit, Li Yan is also facing a formal complaint from an employee of the company, alleging multiple economic issues such as embezzlement and financial fraud.

The police have launched an investigation.

The comments section was filled with applause: "What goes around comes around, it's just not time yet."

"I support a thorough investigation to see just how many rumors she's spread over the years —"

Zhang Qilin saw this message and turned off his phone.

Li Yan's fate was sealed the moment she decided to use herself.

Zhang Qilin didn't have any particular feelings.

It wasn't that he was cold-blooded, but rather that he knew that in this circle, being soft-hearted towards the enemy was being cruel to oneself.

At that moment, two messages appeared before his eyes.

[Reward: Luck Value +500, Luck Value +3000]

[Rewards: Luck Value +50, Fragment of the "Changing Face" Destiny, Crisis Transformation Talisman +1]

Seeing the luck points reward arrive in his account, Zhang Qilin breathed a sigh of relief.

With these 3550 luck points, he can handle any unexpected situation.

Next, he'll look at the other rewards.

As soon as he had a thought, a message appeared before his eyes.

【Fate: Fragment of the "Embodying a Character" Fate (1/10)】

[Status: Passive Skill]

[Effect: After activating the Fate Fragment, it can break the audience's preconceived notions about the actor, making the audience instinctively distinguish the actor from the character, reducing the risk of being labeled by 50%.]

After merging into a destiny chart, the risk of being labeled is reduced by 80%, and a temporary personality overlay (active skill) is possible.

After reading the introduction, Zhang Qilin was overjoyed, as this destiny perfectly matched the destiny of the reincarnation of Qingyi.

His reincarnation as a female impersonator allowed him to immerse himself in the role and experience the character's life, making his performances more lifelike.

His ability to transform his appearance for each role allows him to be more groundbreaking in his portrayal, truly achieving a thousand faces for a thousand characters.

The two complement each other perfectly, making them an excellent combination for enhancing acting skills.

Zhang Qilin looked at the next reward.

Crisis Transformation Talisman

When faced with negative events in the entertainment industry, such as malicious rumors and false accusations, and when this negative information has begun to spread within a small scope and has not yet spread on a large scale, activate the crisis transformation talisman.

We will conduct in-depth analysis of current negative events, identify the core points of contention, prevent the spread of rumors, and reverse public opinion in the short term.

The next morning, Zhang Qilin arrived at the airport and was immediately surrounded by reporters as soon as he got out of the car.

They pressed Zhang Qilin for details about Li Yan.

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Escorted by airport security, Zhang Qilin kept his head down and walked quickly toward the departure hall without saying a word.

Flashbulbs went off all around him, and a barrage of questions came from reporters.

"Mr. Zhang Qilin, what are your thoughts on the multiple economic problems facing Li Yan?"

Do you think Li Yan's previous defamation of you is related to her current financial problems?

Zhang Qilin knew that any comments he made now could be misinterpreted and amplified, so he chose to remain silent.

A few hours later, upon landing in Shanghai, the crew escorted Zhang Qilin away from the airport quickly, denying the media a chance to ask questions.

After arriving at the hotel arranged by the production crew, Zhang Qilin rested for a few hours before filming some other minor scenes of Lin Juemin with the crew.

The following morning, Zhang Qilin filmed some more scenes with the crew.

I met Director Zhang Li at the hotel restaurant at noon. Director Zhang Li had just flown in.

The two exchanged a few words briefly before returning to their respective rooms to rest.

The afternoon is Lin Juemin's most demanding day, so he needs to be well-rested to be in top condition for the challenge.

14:00

Zhang Qilin is still in the dressing room.

After the makeup artist finished his body makeup, Zhang Qilin insisted on doing the facial makeup himself.

Makeup artists are experienced people who know that some actors are used to using makeup to find the feeling of the character when they encounter important scenes.

He spread everything out on the table: "Qi Lin, call me if you need anything else. I'm at the door."

Zhang Qilin nodded without saying anything.

Only when he was alone in the room did he pick up his paintbrush and begin applying makeup to himself, just as he had engrossed in the role.

Everything was ready at the interrogation site. Zhang Li sat in front of the monitor, surrounded by a group of staff.

Several cameras were placed at different angles in the interrogation room.

The role of Zhang Mingqi is played by Xu Wenguang, a veteran actor.

Current audiences may not be very familiar with him yet, but once "In the Name of the People" airs, his portrayal of the deputy mayor will be deeply loved by the public.

Xu Wenguang walked up to Zhang Li with a smile: "Director Zhang, is my co-star a young man this time?"

"Don't let his youth fool you, he has a deep understanding of this role," Zhang Li said, looking at the camera.

Xu Wenguang had also seen the news a while ago and knew that Director Zhang Li was promoting that newcomer.

Although he didn't know this newcomer well, he could tell from the events that had happened recently that the other party had a powerful background.

To enhance the dramatic impact, such scenes are usually filmed simultaneously using multiple cameras.

But he heard that this newcomer was acting for the first time, and he wondered if his own immersion in the role would affect the other person's performance.

He was somewhat worried about whether the young man could withstand the pressure and cooperate with him effectively to successfully film the scene.

So he asked, "Director, how are you planning to shoot this scene?"

"Same as always, what's wrong?" Zhang Li didn't look up, still watching the monitor, occasionally directing the camera to adjust the lens.

Xu Wenguang said with a smile, "Director, how about this? I'll act alongside him, and we'll film his part first, then mine, so that I don't get too into character and affect him."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Li looked up at Xu Wenguang, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before he understood Xu Wenguang's concern.

He smiled and waved his hand: "Old Xu, your worries are a bit unnecessary. This young man may be acting for the first time, but he has a very good grasp of the character. I believe he can work well with you."

Although Zhang Li said that, Xu Wenguang still smiled and said, "That's true, but the dramatic conflict in this scene is intense. If there's a mistake, we'll have to start over. I don't mind working harder; I'll help him with the scene and shoot his part first. I don't have many lines—"

Zhang Li glanced at Xu Wenguang. Seeing his insistence and his good intentions, she knew that refusing him again would be disrespectful.

So he nodded: "Okay, as you said, we'll shoot his solo parts first, and you'll act alongside him."

Xu Wenguang laughed even more heartily.

He had already made up his mind.

When we act together later, the lines don't need to be too full, and the emotions don't need to be too intense. Just give the younger people some space.

He wasn't the type to rely on his seniority, but he was genuinely worried that a young actor making his debut wouldn't be able to keep up with his performance.

Just then, Zhang Qilin walked in.