sovbooks Chapter 5 is a master of transformation.
Chapter 5 is a master of transformation.
In the days that followed, Lin Hao attended classes while also deeply studying the script.
Although Zhen Zhibing didn't have many lines, he repeatedly marked the emotional moments in each scene, making dense annotations.
His past life experience told him that for minor roles, the more thorough the preparation, the less likely one is to panic on set.
You're a supporting actor; the director doesn't have that much time to give you individual acting instructions.
Often, it's just a matter of going through the motions once, taking one take, and then the director yells "Cut!" and you have to leave.
There was no opportunity for repeated refinement.
Therefore, all preparations must be done to the best of one's ability before going on stage.
Before they knew it, the day arrived for Zhen Zhibing to make his appearance.
Lin Hao boarded a plane to Wenzhou. The Chongyang Palace scene in "The Return of the Condor Heroes" was filmed on location in Yandang Mountain.
This was his first time ever flying, so Lin Hao seemed quite excited about it.
Of course, economy class, the cheapest kind.
After arriving in Wenzhou, we took another bus, and it took us most of the journey to finally reach the foot of Yandang Mountain.
The film crew picked him up at the foot of the mountain.
A van was bumping along up the mountain; the road was so bad it could knock a person off.
But Lin Hao was excited.
This is his first film crew in this lifetime.
It was also the starting point for his new beginning.
When we arrived at the film set, it was already afternoon.
Filming for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" is in full swing, and the entire mountain has been booked by the crew.
The set made Lin Hao take a second look at the period drama of this era. Although it didn't have as many green screens and special effects as later ones, the dedication to building the set was truly remarkable.
The main hall, corridors, and stone steps of Chongyang Palace... from a distance, they really do have the feel of a martial arts world.
Lin Hao was looking around when the staff led him to a flat area.
A large crowd had gathered there, seemingly preparing to take photos.
Then he saw a familiar person.
I am Liu Yifei.
Ok.
Well, how should I put it?
In 2004, Liu Yifei was sixteen or seventeen years old and was playing the most classic role of her life, Little Dragon Girl.
She was dressed in white, with long hair like a waterfall, skin as smooth as cream, and a face as bright as the moon.
The scenes he had seen countless times on screen in his previous life were now presented to him in a high-definition, three-dimensional format, imbued with the scent of autumn mountains.
Lin Hao: It looks good.
It really looks good.
Having seen many beautiful women in his past life, he wasn't so badly unable to walk.
Moreover, although Liu Yifei is beautiful at this moment, at the age of sixteen or seventeen, she does have a bit of a youthful feel. In his words, she is beautiful, but she lacks the maturity of age.
Just then, he noticed a woman standing next to Liu Yifei.
Liu Xiaoli.
Liu Yifei's mother.
This was the person who truly caught Lin Hao's attention.
She's in her early forties, but she's very well-maintained.
With delicate features and a tall figure, she exudes elegance and charm from the inside out in every gesture.
If Liu Yifei is a white lotus bud waiting to bloom, then Liu Xiaoli is a glass of mellow red wine that needs to be savored slowly, but has an endless aftertaste.
Lin Hao thought to himself: Hmm, Liu Yifei is certainly beautiful, but this Sister Xiaoli... is truly exceptional.
A glance is a sign of respect.
I will continue to observe and respect it.
He remained "respectful" like that for quite a while.
Then Liu Xiaoli realized it.
A young woman is more than ten times more sensitive to the gaze of the opposite sex than a young girl.
Especially this obvious gaze.
Liu Xiaoli's expression changed slightly.
She glanced at Lin Hao.
He was indeed good-looking, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, standing at 1.8 meters tall, tall and handsome.
But that look in his eyes...
Well, most of the young actors who come to the film crew treat the mother and daughter with utmost respect, or they secretly glance at them a few more times and then pretend nothing happened.
This young man, however, looked at her with such frankness, so frankness that it was almost... rude.
Liu Xiaoli quickly labeled Lin Hao in her mind as "a hypocrite who looks respectable but is actually a beast in human form."
She's not the kind of pretty face who knows nothing.
As a former dancer and now a full-time celebrity mom, she has seen more men than she has eaten meals.
She was all too familiar with that look in a man's eyes that screamed "veteran of love."
Most importantly, her daughter is only seventeen years old! That's the age when she's easily charmed by handsome men!
This brat must never be allowed to get close to Consort Yi!
So Liu Xiaoli turned around and went to find Yu Min.
"Director Yu, who is that young man over there?"
"Which one?"
"That one... the one that keeps looking our way."
Yu Min looked in the direction she was pointing and saw Lin Hao still "respecting" her.
"Oh, that's the actor who plays Zhen Zhibing. He just arrived today," Yu Min replied casually, then slapped her forehead, "Perfect! I haven't introduced him to everyone yet."
So the director waved his hand and called over everyone nearby.
"Come, come, let me introduce you to everyone. This is Lin Hao, who plays Zhen Zhibing."
Lin Hao quickly withdrew his "respectful" gaze and stood up straight.
Yu Min continued, her tone carrying a hint of irony from someone who had been through it all.
"Don't let his respectable appearance fool you, everyone. He's actually a master at playing a pervert, a wolf in sheep's clothing! And I'm giving him a compliment!"
The entire room fell silent for two seconds.
Then everyone burst into laughter.
Lin Hao: "..."
Liu Xiaoli: "..."
Everyone was amused by these words and began to look at Lin Hao with meaningful glances.
Several staff members were even whispering to each other.
"Is this the kid who played a psychopath remotely during the audition?"
"I heard it even stunned the director."
"As expected, handsome guys are all the same, and I'm no exception!"
"You're not handsome either."
"Then I can be a good thing too."
Standing under the "gaze" of the crowd, Lin Hao's inner turmoil was comparable to that of Zhen Zhibing himself.
He only glanced at it twice... no, okay, maybe more than twice.
But is it really necessary to embarrass yourself so badly in public?!
Yu Min didn't notice his embarrassment and continued to arrange the work.
"There will be scenes between Zhen Zhibing and Xiaolongnu later on. Everyone can familiarize themselves with them in advance, especially Consort Yi, so be prepared."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Liu Xiaoli began to speak.
"No!"
Everyone looked at her.
Liu Xiaoli realized she had overreacted and quickly adjusted her words, "I meant... I have to watch. The two children are acting together, and I have to be there to watch."
Yu Min nodded understandingly, "Of course. Don't worry, Sister Xiaoli, the production team will make all the arrangements."
The staff then took Lin Hao to the hotel where the film crew was staying and arranged a room for him.
The room was small, with a bed, a table, and a bathroom; the conditions were basic.
But for a minor supporting character who earns 800 yuan per episode, having a private room is already quite good.
Lin Hao put down his luggage, washed his face, and was about to look at the script when suddenly—
Bang bang bang.
knocking.
Who is it?
A woman's voice came from outside the door.
"It's me, Liu Xiaoli."
Lin Hao's action of opening the door froze in mid-air.
Liu Xiaoli?
Late at night?
Should I knock on his door?
His mind raced for a moment, and he finally came to a conclusion.
It’s over.
They've come to demand an explanation.