Chapter 14: Call Me Brother, and You Won't Lose Out

Chapter 14: Call Me Brother, You Won’t Lose Out

“Chen Ping, how’s your preparation for tonight’s scenes?”

“Director Yang, do you mean the dialogue scenes or the action scenes?”

“Both.”

“No problem.”

Tonight’s scene was the most crucial one filmed since the beginning of Jiang Ye.

It was also one of the most challenging scenes, involving the largest number of participants.

Yang Yang attached great importance to this scene.

Even some actors who were supposed to be resting sensed the gravity on set and gave up their breaks to come to the filming location.

At this moment, everything was ready.

Yang Yang approached Chen Ping. “This scene is very important, not just for the entire drama, but also for you personally.”

“Director Yang, I understand.”

“Good. I won’t say more; I trust your acting skills.”

Patting Chen Ping on the shoulder, Yang Yang returned to the director’s group.

“Add more water.”

“Are the props ready?”

“All actors, extras, and stunt performers, standby at your positions…”

“Okay, got it.”

“One, two, three… action.”

The scene depicted Zhao Xiaoshu asking Ning Que for help to kill someone.

It was late at night and pouring rain.

Chen Ping, playing Zhao Xiaoshu, held an umbrella in his left hand and a sword in his right as he approached Ning Que’s shop.

At that moment, Ning Que and the heroine Sang Sang were eating noodles.

Chen Ping said, “Smells so good.”

Ning Que replied, “Eat it every day; even the best noodles get boring.”

Chen Ping responded, “I haven’t tried it yet.”

Ning Que said, “Although you waived my rent for three months, I’m not planning to treat you.”

Chen Ping and Chen Feiyu exchanged lines naturally.

Unlike Chen Ping’s previous entrances, his delivery now was no longer startling but beautifully melodious.

Even ordinary dialogue sounded captivating.

This was the effect of Chen Ping’s innate talent for lines, a quality that was refreshing and soothing to the soul.

Under Chen Ping’s delivery, the conversation between the two felt vivid and quickly drew them into character.

“Good.”

Yang Yang was somewhat excited.

He had been pondering how to get Chen Feiyu into the right state but with little success.

He had even called in Jin Shijie to assist, but it didn’t help much.

Unexpectedly, Chen Ping’s few lines had gradually brought Chen Feiyu into the zone.

Chen Ping wasn’t annoyed by Chen Feiyu’s seemingly unreasonable replies but calmly walked into Ning Que’s shop.

Looking at Ning Que’s handwriting, Chen Ping said, “I like your writing.”

“I like it too,” Ning Que replied.

“Very well written.”

“I know that.”

“There’s a fullness of murderous intent in the strokes; I rarely see such unrestrained killing intent.”

“Thanks for the compliment.”

At this moment, Chen Feiyu felt something magical too.

He hadn’t expected their acting together today to be so smooth and natural.

It felt less like filming a scene and more like having a conversation.

Chen Ping glanced outside. “I’m waiting for the rain to stop and for a few people.”

Chen Feiyu naturally picked up the thread. “When it rains, the rain never stops. When you wait for people, they never come.”

Chen Ping didn’t look at Chen Feiyu but leaned against the shop door, his eyes seeming to reminisce, “If people don’t come, there must be a reason.”

“Then why don’t you go find them? Why come here?”

“I have a brother who trusted me deeply but was killed…”

This part was performed very comfortably.

Not only did Chen Feiyu feel at ease, but Director Yang Yang was also extremely satisfied.

And it wasn’t just the director; the other actors watching nearby also felt very comfortable.

It didn’t feel like a film set; it was like watching a movie unfold.

For the veteran actors Jin Shijie and Ni Dahong, the more they watched, the more eager they felt.

“This kid is impressive.”

“Yes, Chen Feiyu actually got into character under his influence.”

“Exactly… Hahaha, I wanted to help Chen Feiyu get into character before, but it didn’t work.”

Jin Shijie watched with growing excitement.

Yet the more he watched, the more regretful he became.

Why didn’t he get any scenes opposite Chen Ping?

If only there were, it would be truly thrilling.

“I’m Ning Que.”

For several minutes, without pause.

The director didn’t call cut.

The two continued.

The deal between Zhao Xiaoshu and Ning Que was struck. Feeling Zhao Xiaoshu was trustworthy, Ning Que introduced himself.

Chen Ping replied, “I’m Zhao Xiaoshu, known in the martial world as Old Zhao of Chunfeng Pavilion. You can also call me Brother Zhao.”

“You’re the leader of the Goldfish Gang?”

“Call me brother, you won’t lose out. Also… we’re the Fish-Dragon Gang, not the Goldfish Gang.”

“The leader of the biggest gang in the world is so humble. You can’t be too delicate in this world, right, Zhao Xiaoshu?”

“Go prepare yourself. I’ll have a bowl of noodles across the street.”

Chen Ping smiled, holding his umbrella, and slowly walked away.

At this moment, Yang Yang finally called out, “Cut…”

This cut was not due to any mistake.

It marked the perfect end of the current scene.

“Excellent.”

Bang! Yang Yang slammed the table, deeply satisfied with the scene.

Although Chen Ping hadn’t been as startling as before, nor as sharp and dominant as when suppressing Qi Si, the chivalrous aura Chen Ping radiated had reached a new height.

Even the protagonist Chen Feiyu was completely overshadowed by Chen Ping.

However, Yang Yang didn’t see this as a problem.

For this scene today, Chen Ping was the true lead, and he deserved such presence.

“Great job just now. Take a break.”

“Feiyu, you did well today.”

“But soon, we have action scenes. You’ll need to hold up.”

Assistant director Zhang Jiu told Chen Feiyu.

Yet Chen Feiyu still seemed caught up in the moment, quickly saying, “Already done? Uncle Zhang, how about no break, we keep filming?”

Though he had just delivered a long stretch of lines, he didn’t feel tired at all.

Not tired but wanting more.

He even wanted to pull Chen Ping over to finish the remaining scenes.

Zhang Jiu laughed, “Feiyu, even if you don’t want to rest, Teacher Chen Ping needs to.”

Chen Ping’s performance had earned applause from everyone present.

Even Zhang Jiu respectfully called him “Teacher Chen Ping.”

Such respect was usually reserved for seasoned veterans.

“Yes, yes, Teacher Chen Ping worked hard just now.”

Chen Feiyu was quite a character.

He clearly understood what had happened.

His swift immersion into character had nothing to do with his own skill.

It was because Chen Ping had led him in.

“Teacher Chen Ping, you worked hard. Here, have some water.”

Chen Feiyu personally poured a cup for Chen Ping.

Chen Ping exclaimed in mock protest, “Teacher? Don’t call me that; I’m only a few years older than you.”

“Well then…”

Chen Feiyu’s eyes twinkled. “Brother.”

That single “brother” rolled off his tongue smoothly.

Remember, Chen Ping had said in the lines, “Call me brother, you won’t lose out.”

Unexpectedly, while Ning Que didn’t call Zhao Xiaoshu brother in the scene, the real-life protagonist Chen Feiyu had already done so.

This left the other actors watching dumbfounded.

“What’s going on here?”

“Brother?”

What exactly was the relationship between Chen Ping and Chen Feiyu?

(End of chapter)