He plays Feng Yuxiu, and his girlfriend is a fairy-like beauty.

half a month later.

The first promotional video for "Kung Fu Jungle" has been released online.

There was no massive publicity campaign or trending topic bombardment; it was just a normal pre-release promotion for a new film.

But the lineup is what it is – Zeng Zidan, Fan Shaohuang, Shi Xingyu, and Jiang Baocheng.

Just by putting those names there, attention naturally follows.

The promotional video is less than two minutes long.

The opening scene features Zeng Zidan's fists and feet, a hard-hitting, realistic display of skill.

Then came Fan Shaohuang's action scenes, which were clean and crisp.

Next was Shi Xingyu, who was nimble and swift.

finally--

The screen went dark.

A hand reached out from the darkness and grabbed a Miao knife.

The sound of the knife being drawn was very soft, but it sent chills down one's spine.

The camera cuts to a person's back.

He wore an old, gray robe, his hair was disheveled, and his left foot was slightly dragging on the ground.

The figure slowly turned around.

A face, half in light and half in shadow, eyes that weren't sharp, but cold—not the kind of coldness that was faked, but the kind that made you feel this person was truly capable of killing.

Feng Yuxiu.

The image freezes.

The comments section exploded within ten minutes of the video being released.

"Holy crap! Who is this?!"

"That look in his eyes, I'm dead."

"That last shot gave me goosebumps."

"Found him, his name is Ye Mo, a newcomer."

"A newcomer??? You're telling me this is a newcomer???"

"Even bullets weren't this scary."

Some people, however, did not buy it.

"He's a newcomer; we don't know how well he'll perform."

"The promotional video is just well-edited; the actual video will definitely be terrible."

"Isn't it just about looks? That's all the new recruits are capable of these days."

"You've been an extra before, right? Like in Hengdian?"

"An extra acting in a film alongside Zeng Zidan? How powerful must his connections be?"

The internet is in complete chaos.

Some people are praising Feng Yuxiu's gaze, while others say that newcomers are no good and will inevitably fail.

But no matter how much controversy there was, the name Ye Mo appeared in the public eye for the first time.

……

The crew of "Brotherhood of Blades" rest area.

Several people were gathered around a cell phone, their eyes wide open like saucers.

The promotional video ended, and the image froze on Feng Yuxiu's face.

The set was silent for several seconds.

"Is this Ye Mo?!" Nie Yuan was the first to speak, his voice full of disbelief.

He turned his head and glanced at Ye Mo, who was squatting behind the monitor—wearing a black T-shirt and jeans, with messy hair, an unlit cigarette dangling from his mouth, and a lazy expression.

She glanced again at the sinister-looking Feng Yuxiu on her phone screen, a figure radiating a dangerous aura.

"You're not alone, are you?" Nie Yuan rubbed his eyes.

Wang Qianyuan took the phone and looked at it again.

Slow motion, freeze frame, zoom in.

"It's him," Wang Qianyuan said, his tone carrying a complex emotion. "This face, there's no mistake."

"But this is still a huge difference." Li Dongxue rarely spoke up, pointing at Feng Yuxiu on the screen, "Look at that look in his eyes, and then look at him now..."

Several people turned to look at Ye Mo.

Ye Mo was squatting there, a cigarette dangling from his lips, tilting his head, discussing the next shot with Lu Yang.

"They're completely different people." Nie Yuan shook his head. "This kid has been hiding his true abilities quite well."

Wang Qianyuan didn't speak, but something was on his mind—the character Feng Yuxiu was supposed to act opposite Zeng Zidan.

Who is Zeng Zidan? He is a top-tier action actor in China, with ridiculously high standards for his opponents.

What does it mean that he was able to finish filming with Ye Mo and even have so many scenes edited into the promotional video?

This shows that Ye Mo's acting skills are truly solid.

The staff nearby were also furious.

"Did you see Feng Yuxiu's promotional video?"

"I saw it! It's Teacher Ye acting? I didn't even recognize her!"

"Me too, I thought it was some veteran actor."

"How come he's such a carefree and irresponsible person normally, but he becomes a completely different person as soon as he's on camera?"

"That's talent, isn't it..."

"No wonder Liu Yifei came to visit the set, this guy's got something."

……

Lunchtime, lunchbox time.

Ye Mo was squatting in the corner with his lunchbox in his hand. He had just taken a couple of bites when a group of people stood in front of him.

Nie Yuan, Wang Qianyuan, and Li Dongxue all stared at him.

Ye Mo felt uneasy under their gazes: "Teachers, aren't you going to eat?"

"I've already eaten." Nie Yuan squatted down. "Let's talk about your promotional video."

"What's wrong with the promotional video?" Ye Mo pretended to be clueless.

"What's wrong?" Nie Yuan laughed. "Do you know the internet is exploding? Everyone's asking who the actor who played Feng Yuxiu is."

Ye Mo took a bite of rice and mumbled, "It's just a promotional video, the full movie hasn't even aired yet."

"Don't be modest." Wang Qianyuan also squatted down. "I've worked with Zeng Zidan before. He's the kind of person who will turn on you on the spot if his co-star isn't good enough. It's not easy for you to finish filming without him turning on you."

Ye Mo scratched his head: "Teacher Zeng is a really nice person..."

"He's a good person, my foot!" Wang Qianyuan laughed and cursed. "He's only good to you because he likes you."

Li Dongxue added from the side, "I watched your Feng Yuxiu twice. The first time I didn't recognize you, and the second time I still didn't think it was you. How did you do that?"

Ye Mo put down the lunchbox and thought for a moment.

"I don't know either," he said. "I just got into character. That person wasn't me; it was the main villain, Feng Yuxiu."

The three of them looked at each other but didn't say anything.

These words sound like they're just faking it, but when Ye Mo says them, they believe him.

Because the look in that eyes in the promotional video wasn't acted out; it really was that person.

"Alright, stop flattering him." Nie Yuan stood up, patted Ye Mo on the shoulder, and said, "What if everyone's expectations are too high when it's released, and it turns out to be a flop?"

Ye Mo laughed: "Teacher Nie, are you cursing me?"

"I'm just worried about you." Nie Yuan took a couple of steps, then turned back. "By the way, could your Feng Yuxiu teach me how to kill with a look?"

"Teacher Nie, please stop joking with me..."

"I'm not kidding," Nie Yuan said seriously. "I genuinely think your gaze is better than mine."

Ye Mo opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Wang Qianyuan and Li Dongxue also stood up and dispersed.

But all three of them were thinking the same thing – when Liu Yifei visited the set before, they didn't say anything, but they were a little suspicious.

Why should Liu Yifei make a special trip for a newcomer?

Now that I've seen the promotional video, all my doubts have disappeared.

It's not because of his connections, it's because he's capable.

It's not surprising that a capable person is valued by everyone.

……

In the afternoon, Ye Mo continued to squat behind the monitor.

Lu Yang glanced at him: "I've seen the promotional video."

Ye Mo was taken aback: "Director Lu, you saw it too?"

"Nonsense." Lu Yang picked up his teacup. "Your Feng Yuxiu is not bad, but—"

He paused.

"If Ding Xiu messes up his performance, I'll never forgive you."

Ye Mo laughed: "Director Lu, you're putting pressure on me way too early."

"It's not early." Lu Yang put down his teacup. "The promotional video is out, and people are already starting to know your name. When 'Kung Fu Jungle' is released, your popularity will only increase. If 'Brotherhood of Blades' is released then, and you act well, it will be the icing on the cake. If you don't act well, it will be a case of starting strong but ending weak."

Ye Mo stopped laughing.

"I see."

"Good, I understand." Lu Yang patted him on the shoulder. "Go and get ready, you have a scene to film this afternoon."

Ye Mo stood up and walked towards the film set.

I was still thinking about Lu Yang's words—"open high, close low"?

impossible.

If Feng Yuxiu can act well, Ding Xiu will only be better.

......