Huayu: Starting with Hextech

Hengdian, the crew of "Chinese Paladin 3"

"Have you heard? That actor, Chonglou, is in trouble!"

"It seems he fell and injured himself while practicing moves. It's quite serious; he'll need to rest for at least several months."

"This is a real problem! Chonglou has so many scenes, and the costumes and makeup are all done. Where are we going to find a suitable replacement now?"

"Both General Manager Cai and the director are worried. They were supposed to hold a mobilization meeting today, but now..."

As soon as Lin Xiao arrived at the film set, he saw the staff members rushing around discussing something.

He paused, his heart skipping a beat.

Chonglou? Demon Lord Chonglou? That male third lead with the highest combat power, who is both devoted and domineering?

Was the originally scheduled actor injured?

Unable to perform?!

He immediately thought of the [Character Upgrade Card].

"The intervention of causality... is this the power of a cheat system?"

Lin Xiao felt a surge of emotions, a mixture of secret joy and a pang of guilt towards the injured actor.

"If there's a chance, I'll see if I can make it up to Teacher Huang in some other way later..."

He shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, and headed straight for his office.

He's here to report for duty today.

"President Cai, Director Li, hello. I'm Lin Xiao, reporting for duty on set."

Cai Yinong was frowning, his fingers tapping impatiently on the table. Li Guoli, on the other hand, looked worried.

The two looked up at the sound.

When Cai Yinong saw Lin Xiao, he suddenly perked up.

She remembered this male graduate from the Shanghai Theatre Academy; he had performed well during the audition and had a striking appearance. But seeing him again now, she almost doubted her memory!

It's only been a week? How come... it feels like a completely different person?

Thanks to the "get a little more handsome every day" buff that continues to work its magic.

Lin Xiao's face became even more handsome, exuding a unique charm, and his eyes seemed to hold starlight.

That face, that aura... they were born for the camera!

Cai Yinong looked Lin Xiao up and down, and the more she looked at him, the more pleasing he seemed to her. A near-crazy idea quickly took shape in her mind.

"Lin Xiao, come here." Cai Yinong beckoned, his tone urgent.

Lin Xiao did as instructed and approached.

Cai Yinong gave Li Guoli a wink, and Li Guoli immediately understood her meaning, carefully examining Lin Xiao.

"Height?" Cai Yinong asked.

"183," Lin Xiao replied.

"weight?"

"Around 70 kilograms."

"Do you know how to do action scenes? Do you have a background in martial arts or dance?"

"Universities offer physical education classes and basic martial arts training, which you can learn. You should be able to pick it up quickly."

Cai Yinong and Li Guoli exchanged glances again, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes!

The role of Chonglou requires the actor to be tall, handsome, and charismatic, able to command respect and embody the domineering yet affectionate nature of a demon lord.

The original actor was a good fit in terms of appearance, but this Lin Xiao... seems even more perfect!

"Old Li, look..." Cai Yinong looked at Li Guoli.

Li Guoli took a deep breath, slammed his hand on the table, and exclaimed, "I think it's a good choice! He's the one! His image and temperament are even more suitable than the original candidate!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong turned to Lin Xiao decisively: "Lin Xiao, your role has changed! From now on, you are no longer a disciple of Mount Shu, you will play the Demon Lord Chonglou! The third male lead! Any problems?"

Despite having a premonition, Lin Xiao still felt a strong surge of excitement and anticipation when the windfall came his way.

From a minor supporting role, he has become a leading man with a significant amount of screen time!

This is the person destined by fate!

He forcefully suppressed his turbulent emotions, his face displaying timely surprise and a hint of being flattered:

"No problem! Thank you for your trust, Mr. Cai and Director Li! I will definitely do my best to play this role well and not let everyone down!"

"good!"

Cai Yinong liked this decisive attitude. "The contract will be renegotiated immediately. Go get your makeup and costumes done right away. The crew mobilization meeting is this afternoon. Time is tight and the task is heavy. Are you confident?"

"have!"

Lin Xiao's answer was firm and resounding.

Everything that followed happened as fast as the wind.

After renegotiating the contract, his salary increased several times over.

Pulled aside by the stylist and costume designer, Lin Xiao was stunned when he put on the iconic dark purple demon lord's battle robe, applied cold makeup, and stood in front of the mirror.

The person in the mirror was tall, dressed in purple with red hair, with a cold and handsome face, his brows furrowed with arrogance and murderous intent, and his deep eyes seemed to contain endless power.

The stylist and costume designer were stunned, repeatedly exclaiming, "Absolutely amazing!"

In the afternoon, in the conference room

At the first all-actor mobilization meeting of the "Chinese Paladin 3" production team, the main actors were chatting in small groups.

Just then, the conference room door was pushed open.

Lin Xiao walked in slowly, dressed in purple with red hair, his face cold and stern as if carved by a knife and axe, his figure tall and straight as a demon god descending to earth.

"Wow……"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Tang Yan was whispering to Yang Mi when she heard the sound and looked up. In that instant, she felt her heart skip a beat and then race wildly.

Is it...it's him? Lin Xiao?

That clean-cut, handsome guy at the audition? That young actor who said he was playing a disciple of Mount Shu?

How did he... become like this?

That outfit... is it Demon Lord Chonglou?!

Tang Yan's small mouth opened slightly, her beautiful eyes widened, and her cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

When Chonglou's gaze swept over her, she felt her heart almost stop beating.

Wow...so handsome!

He's even more handsome than when I saw him before!

"Hey, Tangtang, snap out of it!"

Yang Mi, standing next to her, nudged her gently with her elbow, her voice low and full of gossip and excitement.

"Who's this handsome guy? Has the Demon Lord Chonglou been replaced? My god, he's so handsome! He seems even more...charming than Brother Hu!"

She didn't dare say the word "handsome," but her eyes were already glued to Lin Xiao.

Liu Shishi, on the other side, also glanced sideways, a hint of curiosity and appreciation flickering in her cool eyes.

This new actor's appearance and temperament are indeed outstanding, even... dazzling.

Lin Xiao was actually observing everyone, especially the three radiant beauties from the Legend of Sword and Fairy series sitting together.

Yang Mi's liveliness and cunning, Liu Shishi's aloofness and ethereal beauty, Tang Yan's sweetness and charm... they truly lived up to their reputations.

He nodded to himself, filled with "anticipation" for the next few months of film crew life.

"Lin Xiao? Is that you?"

A surprised voice rang out.

Lin Xiao turned his head and saw Brother Hu and Yuan Hong walking towards him, both with incredulous expressions on their faces.

"Senior Brother Hu, Senior Brother Yuan."

"It really is you!"

Yuan Hong walked over and patted Lin Xiao on the shoulder with considerable force.

"Good heavens! No wonder President Cai changed the candidate for Chonglou at the last minute, it turns out it was you! Lin Xiao, you're something else, securing such an important role without making a sound!"

Brother Hu smiled and sized up Lin Xiao: "I've heard Teacher Sun mention you, but I didn't expect you to be so... well, quite the hidden talent. This outfit is absolutely amazing!"

"You flatter me, senior. I was lucky. The original teacher was injured, and Mr. Cai and the director gave me this opportunity."

Lin Xiao said modestly, but secretly he was very pleased.

The luck of those destined for greatness is just so unreasonable!

"Come on, opportunities are for those who are prepared."

Brother Hu clearly didn't believe it was just luck; he warmly put his arm around Lin Xiao.

"Come on, let me introduce you. This is Huo Jianhua, Brother Hua, another male lead in our drama."

Lin Xiao then looked at Huo Jianhua and extended his hand, his attitude respectful yet generous: "Hello, Brother Hua, I'm Lin Xiao, a new actor. Please give me your guidance."

Huo Jianhua reached out and shook his hand, smiling gently, "Hello, I wouldn't dare to offer you guidance, let's learn from each other."

Lin Xiao secretly thought to himself, "Thank goodness he didn't say, 'If you absolutely must ask me for guidance...'"

Not far away, Tang Yan watched Lin Xiao chatting and laughing with Brother Hu and the others, and the turmoil in her heart became even more difficult to calm down.

He's clearly a newcomer, so why does he seem... more composed than these "veterans"?

Yang Mi leaned close to Tang Yan's ear and whispered, "Tangtang, do you know him? I think Brother Hu and the others seem to know him quite well?"

Tang Yan nodded slightly: "Yes... I've met him once. His name is Lin Xiao."

Looking at Lin Xiao's perfect profile, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

He said, "See you in Hengdian."

Oh, that's what it meant.