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

Chapter 172 The Qing Dynasty Wants My Life, I Want to Destroy the Qing Dynasty

When Zhang Qilin entered the interrogation room, Xu Wenguang looked up at him with a friendly smile on his face.

When he saw the young man walking towards him, the smile on his face froze.

The young man in front of him was somewhat different from what he had imagined.

Her face was made up, but the inner strength she exuded was something that makeup couldn't create.

His spine was so straight, he didn't look like a prisoner.

His eyes were too innocent; he showed no nervousness like a newcomer, and even no awareness that he was "acting."

There was only one kind of light, almost open and honest.

Xu Wenguang let out a soft "hmm" in his mind.

But he didn't think much of it; after all, he was a young man filming a major scene for the first time.

When you're acting with him later, be a little more restrained, guide him more, don't overpower him, just let the scene flow smoothly.

"Director Zhang, let's get started. I'll help Xiao Zhang out first," Xu Wenguang said to Zhang Li with a smile.

"Alright, all departments, get ready," Zhang Li nodded.

Xu Wenguang walked up to Zhang Qilin, a friendly smile on his face, and asked, "Little Zhang, do you need to go over the lines again?"

Zhang Qilin shook his head: "Teacher Xu, no need, I've already memorized the words."

Xu Wenguang maintained his amiable smile, nodded, and said, "Alright, I'm relieved that you're so well-prepared. Shall we begin?"

As he spoke, he sat down on the chair next to him, signaling Zhang Qilin to get ready.

Zhang Qilin silently recited in his mind: "Activate the empathy magnetic field talisman."

Empathy Magnetic Field Talisman

Its function is to evoke the listener's emotions when you speak, making your language more relatable and allowing the other person to feel as if they are there, experiencing the same feeling, for up to a day.

This interrogation scene is Lin Juemin's highlight moment.

When he got into character, the Lin Juemin he met didn't understand Cantonese, so he used a mix of Mandarin, English, and German to deliver his speech during his debate with Zhang Mingqi, which was even more exciting than in the movie.

However, the film didn't have much time for him to show Lin Juemin's story.

Therefore, he selected this talisman from the prizes before the auction even began.

The purpose was to convey Lin Juemin's emotions and beliefs more profoundly in this crucial scene.

He hoped to use every means to make the public feel Lin Juemin's determination at that time.

After the talisman was activated, he entered the state of Lin Juemin.

At this moment, he seemed to have forgotten everything around him, completely immersed in the role.

"Attention all departments, action!" the on-site director shouted.

The crisp sound of the clapperboard echoed through the quiet film set.

"Lin Juemin, you are a handsome and talented man from a well-off family, so why do you insist on associating with the rebels?"

Xu Wenguang deliberately controlled the oppressive tone in his voice, even making it sound somewhat casual, like an elder asking a junior why they did something foolish.

He was "acting along" rather than "acting with someone"; these are two completely different states.

He waited for the other person to respond before saying his own sentence.

Zhang Qilin looked at him, his eyes showing no anger, no hatred, and not even the passionate fervor often seen in young actors playing revolutionaries.

There was only one thing in those eyes.

doubt.

Then he spoke.

"Zhang Mingqi, why are you hiding in the shadows?"

The voice was not loud.

It was even lower than Xu Wenguang had anticipated.

But every word seemed to be pushed out of his chest, vibrating with power.

"What are you afraid of?"

It's not a question.

It is a statement.

This is the conclusion that Lin Juemin reached with his twenty-four years of life.

You are afraid, you are all afraid.

Xu Wenguang's fingers tightened slightly.

He should take his lines now.

"What am I afraid of?"

The sound was softer than he had expected.

It even carried a hint of guilt.

This is not a performance.

This is a genuine reaction.

Xu Wenguang realized this the instant he finished speaking.

He wasn't acting out Zhang Mingqi's guilty conscience; he genuinely felt a bit uneasy under the young man's gaze.

At this moment, Zhang Qilin's eyes changed.

There was something new in those eyes.

It wasn't anger, hatred, or even contempt.

It is pity.

A young man in his early twenties felt a condescending pity for a court official who held the power of life and death.

"You're afraid of my youth."

Xu Wenguang's heart skipped a beat.

He was familiar with that line; it was written that way in the script.

But when it comes out of the other person's mouth, the meaning changes completely.

That wasn't a rhetorical question; it was a statement, a veiled attack on the heart.

He wasn't asking Zhang Mingqi what he was afraid of; he was telling Zhang Mingqi, "I know you're afraid."

Xu Wenguang hesitated for a moment because of Zhang Qilin's performance before he could finish his lines, and his momentum was already weakened by three points.

He even subconsciously straightened his back and assumed a defensive posture.

No, that's not right.

Xu Wenguang suddenly woke up with a start.

He was drawn into the role by Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin's words, his glances, and the surrounding environment all contributed to this.

He was being drawn into it against his will, almost forgetting that he was acting, and almost had to actually act as Zhang Mingqi to deal with it, to argue, and to feel guilty.

Zhang Qilin continued delivering his lines, his pace quickening, the flames in his eyes burning ever brighter.

Xu Wenguang completely forgot his plan to keep the performance under wraps.

His body tensed, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly. It was Zhang Mingqi's anger and forced composure, a result of being hit where it hurt.

It wasn't an act; he was genuinely driven to it by the opponent's aura and conviction.

But Xu Wenguang knew it wasn't an illusion.

The collision at that moment was real.

He has acted for so many years and has seen too many excellent actors.

He has only seen this infectious energy from a very few top actors, which can force their co-stars to get into the scene as well.

Acting opposite such an actor can be very stressful, but the passionate clashes can also easily lead to classic scenes.

He has been in the entertainment industry for many years and has achieved some success as a producer.

He's been an actor for a long time, but he hasn't had a memorable scene yet.

At this moment, he could sense that a passionate clash with the young man in front of him might create a classic moment.

Thinking about this...

"Card!"

Xu Wenguang suddenly raised his hand and shouted.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked at him, including Zhang Li behind the monitor.

Normally, only the director can call "cut" on set, so Xu Wenguang's decision to call "cut" surprised many people.

Xu Wenguang's face showed a complex and excited expression. He turned to Zhang Li and said, "Director Zhang, I was narrow-minded just now. This young man doesn't need me to give way at all."

"Zhang Li looked at him curiously.

"We have to film together, Director Zhang, we absolutely have to film together on location," Xu Wenguang explained, speaking much faster than usual, "My scenes with him, those real face-to-face confrontations."

"This kid—he dragged me in," Xu Wenguang said frankly. "When I was acting with him just now, I almost forgot that I was Xu Wenguang. I felt like I was Zhang Mingqi, Zhang Mingqi who was questioned by him and felt ashamed."

He took a deep breath: "If we filmed it separately, I could film ten takes and still not capture that feeling. It wasn't acting; it was—forced out."

Zhang Li was silent for a few seconds, then smiled.

He picked up the walkie-talkie: "Attention everyone, the interrogation scene is starting again. Lao Xu and Qi Lin, you two go straight to each other, one take. Everyone, stay focused and try to get it in one take."

The site was rearranged.

Xu Wenguang turned to Zhang Qilin: "Xiao Zhang, I'm sorry to interrupt your mood—"

Zhang Qilin shook his head: "It's alright, Teacher Xu."

For him, the more serious his opponent is, the better, because that makes the scene even more exciting.

This time, Xu Wenguang sat in the chair, and the look in his eyes as he looked at Zhang Qilin changed.

It's no longer the gaze of seniors scrutinizing juniors.

It was Zhang Mingqi looking at Lin Juemin.

It is the authority of the old world, facing the sharp edge of the new world.

"The Sixty-Sixth Scene of 'The Xinhai Revolution,' the Second Scene!"

The clapperboard struck again.

This time, there was no probing, no holding back.

Xu Wenguang spoke in the same cunning and calculating manner of Zhang Mingqi, the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi: "Lin Juemin, you are a handsome and talented man, and your family is well-off. Why do you insist on associating with the rebels?"

His tone still carried a hint of regret, but beneath that regret lay a cold scrutiny and incomprehension.

This time, both of them were fully engaged, clashing as fiercely as they had a century ago.

Each of Zhang Qilin's counter-questions struck Xu Wenguang's heart like a heavy hammer blow.

Xu Wenguang, who plays Zhang Mingqi, finally couldn't maintain his composure.

He subconsciously slapped the armrest of the chair, his voice tinged with offended anger: "I'm interrogating you, but you've turned into interrogating me—"

Zhang Qilin looked at him, his anger subsiding, and compassion rising again.

"Because you have no way to judge me."

This statement is not a provocation.

It is a statement.

Is the truth.

Xu Wenguang remained silent for a long time before lowering his voice: "Lin Juemin, I intend to show you leniency outside the law—"

"No need. We will rise up together and die together. I cannot be an exception."

After saying this, Zhang Qilin turned his back to Xu Wenguang, as if he was about to walk away.

This was different from the plot, but Xu Wenguang didn't think much about it.

"But if you die like this, you'll have nothing left," Xu Wenguang asked, his voice filled with incomprehension.

He truly didn't understand why someone with such a bright future and a promising life would choose to end their life.

Zhang Qilin turned to look at him.

He spoke softly, as if he were not discussing his own death: "The Qing Dynasty is taking my life, but I will destroy the Qing Dynasty's heart."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire film set seemed to be put on pause.

Everyone was stunned.

It's not because of the lines themselves.

It was because of Zhang Qilin's expression when he said those words.

He is laughing.

The smile was clean, bright, and even carried a sense of relief and satisfaction, like a child who had received the candy they had been dreaming of.

This contrasted sharply with his scars, filth, and desperate situation.

That smile revealed a profound understanding of history, an unwavering dedication to ideals, and a magnanimous willingness to sacrifice oneself for righteousness.

His debate with Zhang Mingqi has ended.

It wasn't for survival, nor for fame or fortune.

It was so that his death could awaken the soul of a nation.

Xu Wenguang stood frozen in place, feeling that the character he was playing, Zhang Mingqi, had been utterly destroyed in this moment, by this smile and these words.

He was not exposed to violence, but rather by a light of faith that he could not understand but was deeply moved by, which revealed his true nature and left him nowhere to hide.

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