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Chapter 217 Zhou Yang's terrifying aura!

Cao Dun was smug, while Zhang Kun was so angry his beard almost bristled, but he couldn't refute it because he had indeed made a wrong judgment.

I thought Zhou Yang was just like those young heartthrobs like Lu Han and Wu Yifan, but I didn't expect him to have real talent.

However, seeing Cao Dun's self-praise, Zhang Kun was furious and retorted, "Hmph, it's just a highlight. I have higher requirements for actors; I need them to have consistent and stable performances."

Cao Dun smiled and remained silent, letting his actions speak for themselves.

The scene changes, but the plot continues to unfold.

The maid Tanqi arrived at the door, bowed respectfully, and said, "Young master, the person has been brought. Please, young master..."

"You've got the wrong person." Before the maid Tanqi could finish speaking, Zhang Xiaojing interrupted her.

Zhang Xiaojing sat on the ground and muttered to himself, "I am Zhang Xiaojing. I served as a soldier in the Western Regions for ten years and as the head of the Bad Guys for nine years. The crime I committed is the ninth of the ten heinous crimes, an unjust crime. The Ministry of Justice and the Court of Judicial Review have already sentenced me to death."

At this point, Zhang Xiaojing raised his head, then lowered it heavily and continued:

"I will never receive a pardon!"

The subtle detail of looking up and then down caught Zhang Kun's eye in front of the camera.

"His ability to grasp details is truly like that of an Oscar-winning actor."

Despite feeling uncomfortable, Zhang Kun had to admit that Zhou Yang's acting skills were excellent.

Moreover, Zhou Yang's performance actually concealed a hint of murderous intent.

Ten years of military service in the Western Regions, nine years as a leader of the Bad Guys – that's the kind of aura you need!

"I can help you get a pardon."

Just then, a young voice suddenly came from inside the door.

Zhang Xiaojing's lips curled slightly: "In the Tang Dynasty, you haven't reached the point where you can disregard Tang law. Are you surnamed Li?"

The maid Tanqi at the door was surprised and quickly bowed to the door, saying, "Young master, since he was released, no one has revealed your identity."

As a maid, she knew the consequences of revealing her master's identity without permission.

Zhang Xiaojing's voice came from behind.

"This place is the former site of Jinglong Temple, located in Guangdefang outside the West Market. To the left is the reconstructed Jinglong Temple, and to the right is the government office of Jingzhao Prefecture. This garden has been abandoned for a long time and is not even marked on the map."

At this point, Zhang Xiaojing laughed self-deprecatingly: "Some people say that this is the Crown Prince's private territory."

Upon hearing this, the young man inside the door could no longer remain calm.

Zhang Xiaojing was smarter than he had imagined; he opened the door and came out.

Zhang Xiaojing looked up and saw a young man in his prime, still retaining a touch of naivety.

Zhang Xiaojing's deep eyes flickered slightly, his face remaining expressionless as he began to observe secretly.

The young man had three faint lines between his brows, revealing signs of deep thought. A small silver bag hung from his waist, indicating his high-ranking official position.

What caught Zhang Xiaojing's attention was the old-fashioned broom he was holding.

The young man and Zhang Xiaojing locked eyes, the young man's gaze somewhat dazed as he said, "My surname is Li, but I am not the Li of the Tang Dynasty, but the Li of the Sui Dynasty. I come from an ancient family, and when I was seven years old..."

As the conversation progressed, the young man began to panic.

"stop!"

The director immediately called a stop; Yi Xi had forgotten her lines.

Yi Xi scratched his head and laughed awkwardly, "Zhou Yang's gaze made me a little nervous, and I forgot my lines." The staff, who were completely immersed in the plot, were all somewhat disappointed.

"Holy crap, Zhou Yang's aura is that strong!"

"Zhou Yang's attention to detail is outstanding; in contrast, Yi Xi's performance seems too immature."

"Yi Xi's mistake was outrageous; he even forgot his lines."

"The main thing is the aura that Zhou Yang brought after getting into character; I was also taken aback watching him. Yi Xi, handling things alone, was bound to be nervous."

"That's right, his gaze is like a policeman looking at a suspect; I get nervous when I'm in his presence."

"This is the difference between young, handsome actors and seasoned veterans. Zhou Yang is already a seasoned actor."

Yi Xi felt frustrated and disappointed. He had always been a very confident person and didn't want to be seen as a "young heartthrob".

Zhou Yang walked over, patted Yi Xi on the shoulder, and encouraged him, "Don't blame yourself. You're much better than those young idols. You know, even Lao Hu (Hu Ge) gets so nervous when he's acting with me that he forgets his lines sometimes."

Yi Xi's eyes lit up.

Lao Hu is the best among young actors. Even he forgot his lines in front of Zhou Yang, so I'm definitely not bad either.

With this in mind, Yi Xi regained her confidence.

Seeing that Yi Xi's fighting spirit had instantly returned, Zhou Yang nodded and instructed, "Remember, you must fully immerse yourself in the role, forget about techniques, and just express the emotions required by the character."

To ensure Yi Xi understood, Zhou Yang added, "For example, if you were a rebel leader, you would have the ambition to bring down an old man; now that you are the young genius Li Bi, you would have the confidence of Li Bi!"

Zhou Yang's words enlightened Yi Xi. He was shaken and his eyes gleamed.

"Okay, Zhou Yang, thank you, I understand!"

"..."

Filming was paused briefly before resuming.

Yi Xi took a deep breath and instantly became completely immersed in the role.

The young man gazed at Zhang Xiaojing and said calmly, “My surname is Li, but not the Li of the Tang Dynasty. It is the Li that has continued from the Sui Dynasty to this day. My family has been a prominent family for generations. I have known Zhang Jiuling since childhood, and my friendship with the Crown Prince began when I was nine years old. He Jian is my teacher, and General Wang Zongsi is my friend. At the same time, I have also studied Taoism with Master Ye Fashan of the Sui Dynasty for nearly ten years. The Sage often summoned me to discuss the true meaning of Taoism.”

Yi Xi's performance this time was flawless, which relieved Cao Dun and Zhang Kun.

More notably, the two noticed an unprecedented glint in Li Bi's eyes.

"Old Zhang, have you noticed that Yi Xi's gaze has become different?" Cao Dun's eyes flickered, revealing a hint of something unusual.

Zhang Kun nodded slightly, squinted his eyes, and said, "He has already found the soul of the character. This child is very talented."

The vast majority of actors simply play their roles mechanically, performing in an industrialized manner.

A truly talented actor can completely immerse themselves in the role, with every expression and smile reflecting the character rather than the actor's own personality.

This is what we often refer to as bringing a character to life.

Industry insiders prefer to say that actors have found the soul of their characters; only with a soul can a character truly come to life.

Cao Dun's gaze was fixed on Zhou Yang, who brought him even greater surprises than Yi Xi.

The subsequent scenes went very smoothly, with the two lead actors, Zhou Yang and Yi Xi, making almost no mistakes and leading the other actors to give their all.

Zhou Yang's acting skills were praised by the actors and staff on set. When Zhou Yang came on stage, he was surrounded by a crowd of actors and staff watching.

In particular, the scene where Zhou Yang, playing Zhang Xiaojing, chases after the wolf guards completely ignited the enthusiasm of the entire filming set.

(End of this chapter)