Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

As the training camp entered its second week, Chen Chao, who had already demonstrated exceptional learning abilities, was now displaying a talent that left the crew members in awe.

In just over a week, he had completely mastered the boxing routines and folding fan fighting techniques taught by Instructor Liu.

His moves were fluid and seamless, and even the details of his power and center of gravity were perfectly controlled, making it impossible to tell that he was a novice who had just started learning martial arts.

However, after learning all the action routines he was supposed to know, Chen Chao didn't just sit idle. Instead, he seized the time to ask Director Liu for advice on sword and spear techniques, preparing in advance for future period drama filming. As the saying goes, it's always good to have more skills.

Having already demonstrated his talent for learning, Chen Chao often only needed Liu to demonstrate two or three times before he could replicate the movements almost perfectly. With a little more guidance from Liu, he could then grasp the essence of the movements.

"You're a natural talent, kid." Watching Chen Chao perform a set of sword techniques with incredible fluency, Instructor Liu couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and exclaim, "I've been in the martial arts world for over twenty years, and this is the first time I've seen a newcomer as quick-witted as you."

Besides martial arts routines, Chen Chao also made rapid progress in equestrian training. From being unfamiliar and nervous when he first mounted the horse, to being able to freely control the horse to trot around the arena, it only took him two days.

By the end of the second week of training, he was able to steadily control the horse to accelerate, and even ride a horse to complete simple obstacle jumps. This made the equestrian coach praise him, saying that he was brave, had excellent physical coordination, and was a good prospect for equestrian training.

But Chen Chao's most outrageous behavior was during wire training. It's common for a newcomer to be nervous and stiff when suspended in mid-air for the first time, resulting in distorted movements.

But he was fine; when he was suspended in mid-air, he not only remained calm but also accurately completed the designed martial arts moves. He even had the leisure to joke with the staff. His mental fortitude was truly remarkable.

"You've really never practiced any of this before?" During the halftime break, Meng Ziyi approached Chen Chao again, handing him a bottle of water as usual, but couldn't help asking with some suspicion, "You're not lying to me, are you?"

"Really, no, this is the first time I've experienced anything like this," Chen Chao replied with a smile after unscrewing the bottle cap and taking a sip.

"Then why did you learn so quickly and perform so well?" Meng Ziyi frowned slightly, feeling a bit frustrated. In the same amount of time, Chen Chao had already mastered the material completely and even had time to learn other things, but Meng Ziyi was not yet fully proficient and would occasionally make mistakes.

After pretending to think seriously for a moment, Chen Chao said in a serious tone, "It's probably because I'm smarter."

Upon hearing Chen Chao's answer, Meng Ziyi immediately rolled his eyes, but didn't refute anything, since Chen Chao's performance during this period was the best proof.

At this moment, Li Yitong, who had come over, added, her words filled with admiration and envy: "It's true, yesterday Instructor Liu only pointed out the issue of balance in swordsmanship, and he adjusted it on the spot and never made the same mistake again."

As a member of the current four-person group, Chen Xingxu couldn't help but join the discussion, and his words once again corroborated someone's ability from the side: "He's also very good at playing games. He can carry the whole game after playing a new hero for two or three games."

Looking at this and then at that, Meng Ziyi felt even more frustrated, her face falling in disappointment: "So, the reason I'm not learning so quickly is because I'm too stupid?"

Smiling, Chen Chao reached out and patted her shoulder, comforting her, "With grades as good as yours, how could you be stupid? It's just that you've focused your attention on other things."

"Really? Then tell me what I'm focused on?" Upon hearing Chen Chao's words, Meng Ziyi quickly raised her head, staring at him with curiosity, wanting to see what answer he could give.

"Hmm... Focus on eating."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Meng Ziyi angrily raised her hand and punched him, but the force was so light it was like a tickle. When it landed on his arm, it gave the impression of a young couple playfully bickering.

As they spent more time together, Chen Chao and his companions gained a deeper understanding of each other.

Meng Ziyi, who has the appearance of a bad woman, is usually loud and boisterous, and occasionally makes a little dazed. She talks faster than she thinks, but she is not stupid at all. On the contrary, she is very smart. She just puts her mind on other things.

Chen Xingxu appears to be a very aloof person, but he is actually a super socially awkward person. However, once you get to know him, he is quite talkative. He is just very thoughtful and will think things through before speaking, which is why he seems a bit taciturn.

As for Li Yitong, she has the biggest contrast among them. On the surface, she appears to be a gentle, quiet, soft-spoken, and very considerate and polite sweet girl.

But after getting to know her better, Chen Chao discovered that she was indeed somewhat similar to Huang Rong. Both were quirky and clever, with countless strange and wonderful ideas in their heads and very unique thought processes. In a sense, her portrayal of Huang Rong was a natural fit for her.

For example, once when they were all gathered together discussing the script, she suddenly asked a strange question with a serious expression: "Do you think that if Guo Jing and Huang Rong traveled to the modern era, they would be very suitable to open a detective agency?"

Chen Chao and the other two were completely taken aback when she suddenly asked them such a question.

"Think about it, she's so smart, and she knows skills like disguise. It's a shame she's not a detective." Li Yitong's eyes sparkled as she spoke with increasing enthusiasm. "And Guo Jing can take care of the physical damage. One has brains and the other has physical strength. Isn't that the perfect detective setup?"

After hearing her answer, Meng Ziyi thought about it carefully and couldn't help but nod in agreement: "It does seem to make some sense!"

After a moment of silence, Chen Xingxu glanced at someone and suddenly asked, "What about Ouyang Ke?"

Her gaze instantly fell on the still bewildered but clever person, and Li Yitong said with a smile, "Ouyang Ke is naturally the villainous BOSS. Every time he commits a crime, he leaves a flamboyant mark, and then Huang Rong and the others chase after him to investigate. They constantly clash, engaging in both intellectual and physical battles—it's quite a spectacle!"

Chen Chao, who really didn't know what to say, could only respond with a helpless smile. He finally realized that Li Yitong's thought process was indeed a bit different from that of ordinary people.