I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 428, Clash of Ideas

Here.

The two are in the same frame in the camera's view.

This is a filming style that requires two people to be evenly matched in terms of ability, which is why the performance was so good.

Otherwise, it would be better to make separate shots.

That's the beauty of Tony Leung Ka-fai; he not only has an incredibly wide range of acting skills, but he can also appear on screen with anyone.

He won't suffocate the person, but in shots where they're in the same frame, he'll definitely be the main character.

It's about striking the perfect balance between being in a superior position and not suffocating the subordinate, and even guiding others into the scene and into the right state of mind.

This is Tony Leung Ka-fai, the versatile actor!

A master of a thousand faces, his acting range is unparalleled, making him a pinnacle of the method acting genre! His control over his acting has reached an incredible level.

If one had to point out any flaws, it might be that he's not particularly handsome. But to put it another way, the fact that he's reached almost the pinnacle of his career despite his less-than-handsome looks, becoming a "superstar" in the acting world, puts him on a level far above the other four contestants who combine singing and dancing.

He possesses unparalleled profound wisdom and skill.

This remarkable talent has been a constant throughout Tony Leung Ka-fai's acting career since his debut.

"The Thousand-Faced Actor," Xie Qingya said. "I've heard that his acting skills are so amazing that he can act alongside a group of award-winning actors as well as share the screen with ordinary people."

"really."

At this moment, Chen Kexin, who was supervising the production, was also brought back to her senses by Xie Qingya's words.

"Tony Leung Ka-fai is the strongest Chinese-language male actor I have ever seen in terms of overall acting ability. There is no one else like him, whether in the Hong Kong or mainland entertainment industry. He is the most outstanding."

As a director who has worked in Hong Kong for over twenty years, Chan Ho-yan knows the actors in the industry like the back of his hand.

Those top actors each have their own unique strengths and skills.

Tony Leung Ka-fai has taken the method acting genre to its extreme, earning him the title of "King of a Thousand Faces".

He can play any role.

He can film any scene together.

She's versatile and can pose with anyone.

"So, if it were Li Yun, how much of Tony Leung's acting skills do you think he could use to act alongside him?"

At this time, Xie Qingya also became interested in it. In the past, as an investor, she rarely visited the film set. However, in "Bodyguards and Assassins", she visited the set more than once. Generally speaking, she believed that visiting the set before the finished film was released was not a very meaningful thing to do.

There are directors and producers here.

They were able to control everything on set—she, the investor, was actually the 'outsider' one.

She didn't want to act in a way that allowed "outsiders to instruct insiders."

Because she knew that many projects were ruined in this way.

But the reason she came so frequently was for another reason. To see...

Come and see the best actors rehearsing their lines on set.

That can also be a kind of fun.

Sometimes, live performances are even more entertaining than those on screen. That's the charm of live performances.

It's right in front of me now.

The camera freezes.

Focusing on the gazes of Chen Shaobai and Yan Xiaoguo.

Teacher and student.

Originally, it should have been a superior-inferior relationship, but now this position seems to have been reversed.

Chen Shaobai became Yan Xiaoguo's prisoner.

Even though this assassin leader held him in the highest regard.

That won't change the fact.

"Since you are my mentor, you should let me out."

"Let you out so you can cause trouble for me." Yan Xiaoguo's eyes were completely calm.

Do you remember the comments I made about you back then?

Chen Shaobai stared quietly at Yan Xiaoguo.

"Excellent in academics, but dull-witted. A mere brute, unlikely to amount to anything."

Chen Shaobai was not afraid of death.

He was also doing it for the revolution.

Those who dedicate themselves to revolution are absolutely unafraid of sacrifice.

Even though he knew that the Qing court assassins in front of him were tasked with killing his gang of traitors.

And absolutely no fear.

This also seems to highlight Chen Shaobai's courage to die rather than submit.

And the awareness to participate in the revolution.

Even if I were to die, I would not be afraid.

If you're even afraid of death.

What kind of awareness do you have to participate in the revolution?

"Sir, you misunderstand me. You think I'm a lackey of the imperial court, only knowing how to be obsequious to it? I am not." At this moment, Yan Xiaoguo sat down and said, "May I ask, what have these foreign devils brought to our nation after all the humiliation we have suffered?"

"Opium, the people suffered, war broke out, what did it bring us? These are all things of the foreign devils. They took away the gold and silver, and this is all they brought us."

Yan Xiaoguo also had his own will; he did not simply act in accordance with loyalty and righteousness, nor did he merely carry out his own foolish loyalty.

At this moment, the momentum began to rise and intensify.

The real acting began from this point.

The clash and recognition of ideas between the characters.

Momentum, ideals, beliefs, acting skills.

It reaches its peak when the characters' true nature clashes.

Tony Leung was excited.

It was indeed a delicious dish.

It really was a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Just like Renhua Da said, you are an absolutely amazing guy.

At this moment, Chen Shaobai spoke.

"Human rights are inherent, and everyone is equal, so why are some born emperors?"

"Imperial power is divinely ordained; it has always been so!"

"That's always been the way it's been, so it must be right!"

"That's why change is needed, this land and this people need change! You should open your eyes and see what the world is like; the world is much bigger than you imagine."

"You think you can save China by holding a meeting, a march, and chanting slogans about movement and inciting students? That's utterly ridiculous!"

The two sides were locked in a fierce battle of wills.

Neither of them would give way to the other.

They all have their own reasons for adhering to them.

A scholar's rebellion will fail after ten years.

You're even afraid of blood.

They still talk about rebellion and revolution.

It's absolutely ridiculous.

"This world should be led by a benevolent and sage ruler, guided by this emperor bestowed by heaven."

"Only when everyone is of one mind and works together towards a common goal can great things be accomplished."

"Instead of a chaotic regime composed of a mob! Look at the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, wasn't that just like it? A mob only brings chaos to the country!"

Yan Xiaoguo carried out his murderous intent and will.

He must kill Sun Yat-sen.

These are the people who have been disrupting our country and our homeland.

They must die!

His persistence and murderous intent overlapped with Li Yun's.

Yes.

Li Yun could sense Yan Xiaoguo's awareness and his unwavering will to achieve this.

He represented the ideology of loyalty to the emperor and serving the country.

That's incredible.

Li Yun approves of Chen Shaobai and his group; as a modern person, there is no reason for him to admire feudal dynasties.

Even capitalism is more advanced than feudal dynasties.

But Li Yun seemed to understand Yan Xiaoguo, a loyal minister who excelled in his studies but was dull-witted and whose life was trapped in the dregs of the past.

And I am playing the role of this scum.

The sparks produced by this debris.

Before this scene ends.

Li Yun then exchanged glances with Liang Jiahui.

This scene was not in the script.

It was an impromptu event.

Many times.

This is how these impromptu shots come about.

It happened completely naturally.

Tony Leung Ka-fai responded quite naturally, without any connection to the script.

From the expression in their eyes, one could see the unwavering determination that they could not compromise on.

It was a clash of two wills.

Both were swayed by the unwavering resolve in each other's eyes.

Both sides have assumed the other's role.

They can both understand each other.

To touch the other person's thoughts and will.

Revolution is the power to change the world.

That is, to overthrow all existing systems.

This was spearheaded by Chen Shaobai, who believed that the root of this corruption was imperial power, which explains why some people are born to be emperors and others are born to be masters.

Yan Xiaoguo, however, believes that the imperial system, bestowed by heaven, has ensured the stable operation of this country for over 5000 years, and has always been so.

We cannot negate this system that has been passed down for thousands of years because of one or two flaws. At least over these thousands of years, it has been proven that this system can function completely.

At this time, China was simply waiting for a benevolent ruler.

Even if the king is incompetent at this time.

Even if Empress Dowager Cixi ruled from behind the curtain and offended the government, it was only temporary.

When a benevolent ruler appears, everything can change.

And that's what I need to do.

It is about protecting the system that has been in operation for thousands of years.

It is about protecting the system that has proven to be able to sustain a nation through the passage of time.

I am loyal to my emperor and my country, and I am loyal to this land.

It is absolutely not easy for them to help ignorant scholars disrupt the imperial court.

Absolutely not!

"Then I'll prove it to you, Yan Xiaoguo, let me prove your stupidity! Your ignorance!"

"The world has changed, the decaying past will eventually fade away, and new life will be born in our hands."

Chen Shaobai.

His fear of blood is a congenital condition, it's in his nature.

Yan Xiaoguo used this point to mock him, ridiculing him for failing to rebel as a scholar after 10 years.

If you can't even bear to see blood, how dare you say you can shed blood and tears for it?

And the next shot.

It was Chen Shaobai who used his own blood.

What they escaped was the prison of house arrest.

The so-called enlightenment.

It is the awareness to overcome one's own nature.

Chen Shaobai overcame his own nature.

Possess revolutionary consciousness.

,,,

Tony Leung Ka-fai fainted

In an instant, the entire crew was thrown into chaos. The unexpected situation was truly surprising and frightening.

The lead actor suddenly appeared in this situation.

When the doctor arrived and gave his diagnosis, he found it unbelievable.

"He's fainting at the sight of blood."

"When did Tony Leung Ka-fai develop a problem with being afraid of blood? And this isn't real blood!" Chen Kexin said in astonishment. Tony Leung Ka-fai had acted in many martial arts films, action films, and even gangster films before, so he had seen plenty of blood.

I've never heard of him having any problems.

At this moment, Wang Xueqi, who was standing next to him, said leisurely.

"Tony Leung Ka-fai doesn't have this problem, but Chan Siu-pak does."

He got into character.

Perfect condition.

Completely immersed in the role.

Even Tony Leung Ka-fai himself doesn't know how many years it's been since he's been in this state.

But he himself had no time to think about it.

Because at that moment, he was no longer himself.

His self became Chen Shaobai.

Chen Shaobai was willing to shed blood, sweat, and tears for his beliefs.

He was completely immersed in the role.

Wang Xueqi, the businessman, was also deeply involved in the role.

His initial intention in funding the revolutionaries was simply to hedge his bets, which is typical of a businessman.

The selfish side of a businessman.

Dark and pure.

He had read books, knew how to read, and had seen the world; he was smarter than many people of this era.

He understood the revolutionary principles led by Chen Shaobai, and even internally agreed with them.

But that doesn’t stop him from betting on both sides.

Because some things are more important.

That is the future for businessmen.

That was his initial thought.

He thus achieved the principle of unity of knowledge and action.

However, he possessed a human conscience and the principles he upheld.

There's a classic line from a businessman.

You are still a Chinese.

As a Chinese, he could not stand idly by and watch his country descend into a desolate and dark future.

At least that's what he thinks.

A country that has always been a feudal monarchy has no future.

Awakening from the top down is very difficult. Li Yutang is such a person. His greatest wish is for his son to stand out from the crowd and, in a peaceful world, use his excellent knowledge to carry out what he believes is right.

Li Yutang's awakening came from seeing many things.

I saw the father and daughter, actors, who were persecuted by the imperial court.

I saw Ah Si, who was confused yet loyal.

The awakened son.

Along with himself, this shrewd businessman who had been betting on both sides finally made a decision, a choice that followed his own heart.

Eliminate the last bit of hesitation.

Wash away the last vestiges of confusion in your heart

Go do it.

Following Sun Yat-sen and responding to the call, it is no longer possible for a monarch to exist in this hopeful world and nation of China.

Even if in the end, I might fail and lose my status and everything.

We will spare no expense

Because I am Chinese.

Because I want to give my son a world and an era of clarity and peace.

Let my generation be the one to cut it off.

Li Yutang's motivation was his son; his son was everything to him, the entirety of his love.

That's his bottom line.

To leave a clean era for their sons and descendants—that was the merchant's motivation.

The entire bodyguard team for "Bodyguards and Assassins" was assembled here.

Low-class, despicable.

Often, people use these terms to refer to these individuals.

They are confused, they are unwise, and they live only in a hedonistic and decadent lifestyle.

Commenting on their survival principles from a superior position

But at this moment, they stepped forward for one person, making a gamble that cost them their lives—to protect Sun Yat-sen.

at this time.

Outside of the theater crew.

Chen Kexin and Xie Qingya, seeing everyone in costume, completely immersed themselves in their roles—becoming members of this assembled team.

The sheer awe they exuded, their shared spirit and unwavering resonance, is beyond words.

"There's only one last scene left to film, the bodyguard and assassin scenes are almost over. Is there anything you'd like to say?" Xie Qingya asked Li Yun at this moment.

Is there anything you want to say?

Regarding this "hitman and bodyguard" incident.

This ordinary team, composed of ordinary people, is fighting against Qing Dynasty assassins.

At this moment, Chen Kexin fell silent.

Originally, in his script...

These people live and die in a state of confusion.

Because Chen Kexin felt that...

That's probably how they are.

In a state of confusion.

To live or to die.

perhaps.

Chen Kexin understood what that feeling was like.

This feeling is called arrogance.

He thought so.

He felt that...

He was just an ordinary citizen.

They're just a bunch of clueless guys who know nothing and understand nothing.

They participated in the change under the leadership of elites.

fart.

Absolutely bullshit.

His arrogance led him to believe that ordinary people were a bunch of fools.

They were guided by the hero.

Passively participating in change.

Dispel confusion under the guidance of a sage.

But that's absolutely wrong. We're all human beings, flesh and blood.

Why do you arrogantly assume that we don't understand the principles we know?

That shouldn't be the case.

And now, here is the group of people in front of me.

This group of people has distinct personalities, and each has a distinct role.

They share a common name: themselves.

Martyrs who shed their blood for the revolution!

Revolution requires bloodshed and sacrifice.

The subsequent segments are all commercialized, featuring kung fu and martial arts, which are indeed spectacular.

Li Yun and Zhen Zidan came to instruct on martial arts.

This allowed the martial arts skill to reach a very impressive level.

However, at this point, the crew members were somewhat numb.

Regarding the talent displayed by Li Yun.

Donnie Yen had already learned this lesson from Ip Man.

But this was the first time the others had experienced it.

A director of dialogue-driven scenes.

They also excelled in martial arts.

This talent is truly bizarre.

This ability can only be described as bizarre.

Those who are truly remarkable are beyond words.

"Wait a minute, how come his martial arts choreography is so amazing too?" Chen Kexin murmured at this moment.

"Didn't I say that all of Ip Man's martial arts were done by Lee Yun himself? He was also the director of the martial arts." Donnie Yen said his words in a very complicated way. It's true, you just didn't believe it at first.

This Li Yun is skilled in martial arts.

There are also dramatic scenes.

People who have both reached the highest level of skill.

The subsequent action scenes.

It was equally wonderful.

Everyone gradually finished filming.

The actress died; her name was Fang Hong. She perished along with a Qing Dynasty assassin and a gunpowder bomb.

The gambler died, using his body to block the horses, racing against time until the very last moment.

The beggar died in the most dangerous place. This former top scholar had blocked most of the pursuers. Before he died, he smiled. Perhaps when he died, he could return to the handsome and dashing martial arts champion he was before he started smoking opium, and be able to fall in love with the woman he admired and stay away from worldly gossip.

The student died, and as Sun Yat-sen's stand-in, he died with fear and trepidation, but also with a resolute attitude.

Yan Xiaoguo also died.

at the end.

Even if he knew that the person in the rickshaw was not Sun Yat-sen.

They continued their pursuit until the very end, slaughtering them all.

Instead of turning their guns on the real Sun Yat-sen, perhaps the awareness displayed by the various bodyguards they encountered along the way also wavered.

Perhaps this is truly the path chosen by the people.

"Yan Xiaoguo has already repaid the country's kindness."

These were Yan Xiaoguo's last lines.

Serving the country, not the emperor.

After saying that sentence.

The filming of "Bodyguards and Assassins" has officially wrapped.

(End of this chapter)