As soon as the opening ceremony ended, Ji Li retreated into the RV.
The on-site staff are making final preparations for debugging, and there is at least half an hour left before the first shooting as announced.
Ji Li held the script in his hand while the makeup artist of the crew touched up his makeup.
Baozi, who was sitting next to him, was studying the notice and couldn't help but say, "Director Rong is really unconventional. He has an antagonist role in the first scene after filming."
Normally, in order to get a good start in filming a movie, people would choose relatively simple individual scenes to shoot and try to get it done in one go.
The first scene of "Reverse Hunting" is not only a difficult rivalry, but the actor who has to act with Ji Li is the movie emperor Fang Mo.
"This is not the first time you've seen this notice, so why are you still surprised?" Ji Li asked with a smile.
The makeup artist finished her work and got out of the car first with her small bag.
Baozi approached and chatted, "During the script reading some time ago, Mr. Fang Mo was unable to return home. I heard that he arrived in Hai City yesterday to catch up with the filming schedule, and he started filming directly this afternoon. Doesn't he need to adapt to the pace?"
He is worthy of being one of the most prestigious movie stars in the history of Chinese entertainment, and he dares to rely on his own strength.
Ji Li smiled and looked back at the script.
The content to be filmed today is the rivalry between the male lead Mu Qin and the captain of the Jiang City Criminal Investigation Brigade Gao Yong, and the actor who plays Gao Yong is Fang Mo, who is filming again after many years.
The door of the RV opened, and Yu Fuya stood outside the car, "Ji Li, are you free? Fang Mo is here, I'll take you to meet him."
"good."
Ji Li responded and stood up quickly.
Yu Fuya took him to Fang Mo's private lounge, explaining things as they walked.
"You can call him Brother Mo or Teacher Fang when you go in later. He is two years older than me. When I first joined Chaoying, Fang Mo was already a big star."
If we talk about the first generation of 'popular actor', it is definitely related to Fang Mo.
The other party entered the circle at the age of 23, and with his superior appearance, he "killed" a path that no one could stop in the entertainment circle at that time.
He won his first Best Actor trophy at the age of 27, and his second Best Actor trophy at the age of 28. He was very popular.
When the Chaoying twin stars Qin Li and Zhu Xusheng just debuted, Fang Mo was already the undisputed leader of Chaoying Culture.
However, just when everyone thought Fang Mo was going to make a bid for the title of "Triple Golden Award Winner", he unexpectedly announced his retirement from the entertainment industry, without leaving a single cloud behind.
"What did you go do?" Ji Li asked curiously.
"For the love of my life."
Yu Fuya thought of the real reason why Fang Mo retired from the entertainment industry, and a rare trace of envy flashed across her eyes.
"Mo Ge's wife is an outsider, and they are childhood sweethearts. When the two were dating, the woman was insulted and maliciously harassed by fans..."
After a long time, the woman could no longer hold on, so she reluctantly proposed to break up.
How could Fang Mo agree to this?
He thought seriously for a night and made a bold decision.
Yu Fuya continued, "Later, Fang Mo simply held a press conference to announce his retirement, and also vaguely expressed that he was retiring in order to get married."
His fans had complained, his company had tried to persuade him to stay, and his girlfriend had tried to stop him, but he was determined to make the decision.
To quote Fang Mo’s original words when he proposed to his wife - Holding your hand throughout my life is what I am most proud of.
When Ji Li heard this, his lips curved slightly.
Everyone has their own aspirations. Fang Mo’s willful withdrawal from the entertainment industry may come as a surprise to his fans, but he did make the best promise of his life to his wife.
A passionate man has a unique charm.
Although he had never met this legendary senior, Ji Li had a good psychological impression of Fang Mo.
"It's just that Fang Mo retired early, otherwise, the first 'Triple Crown Actor' in the entertainment industry might not have been Qin Li." Yu Fuya sighed jokingly.
After all, when Fang Mo was successful in his career, Qin Li was still considered a newcomer.
When Ji Li heard this, he couldn't help but refute, "Whether he's the first or not, Qin Li has the ability to win all the Best Actor trophies."
Yu Fuya paused, looking at him with a smile, "You are quite good at protecting your boyfriend."
Ji Li concealed the smile on his lips.
To be honest, his selfish motives definitely lean towards Qin Li.
…
When the two arrived at Fang Mo's lounge, the other party had just finished putting on a simple makeup.
"Brother Mo, I haven't seen you for several years. Welcome back." Yu Fuya smiled generously and took the initiative to step forward to greet him.
Fang Mo, who was originally sitting, saw the person coming and stood up to greet him, "Fu Ya, long time no see."
Ji Li stood at the door and took the opportunity to look at Fang Mo.
The other person was wearing black clothes, which made him look clean. The years had left faint marks on his face, but they could not hide the rebellious character between his eyebrows.
Talking about Chaoying’s selection criteria, it has remained the same for more than a decade.
What matters is not the appearance, but the bones and inner qualities.
When Ji Li saw Fang Mo now, it was not difficult for him to imagine how many ignorant and happy girls' hearts he had "killed" in the past.
Soon, Fang Mo noticed the young man by the door, "Is this Ji Li?"
"Yes." Yu Fuya called Ji Li to her side.
"Brother Mo, this is Ji Li. You two can be considered brothers from the same company."
Ji Li bowed politely, "Hello, Teacher Fang."
"Just call me Brother Mo like them. Don't be restrained." Fang Mo looked at Ji Li and patted his shoulder with a smile. "Not bad, Chaoying is getting better and better at selecting people."
Fang Mo motioned for them to take a seat.
Yu Fuya was a good chatterbox, and she started the topic very tactfully, "Brother Mo, I couldn't believe it when I heard that you were invited to star in this special show."
Fang Mo smiled lightly and sighed, "I never thought that I would stand in front of the camera again one day."
He and director Rong Tong are old acquaintances. Half a year ago, the two families agreed to go on a trip and unexpectedly talked about the changes in the domestic film and television circles.
As they chatted, Fang Mo felt a long-lost impulse. He retired from the entertainment industry for his lover and family, but it did not mean that he had completely lost his passion for filming.
Rong Tong obviously discovered this, and when he just got the script project four months ago, he invited him in advance.
Fang Mo's wife accidentally learned about this, and supported and persuaded her husband. She knew better than anyone else that -
How much concessions Fang Mo made for this family back then.
"I came back to satisfy the addiction that has been pent up in my heart for a long time. I just need to try my best not to hold you back."
Ji Li heard Fang Mo's humble words and replied appropriately, "It is my honor to act with Brother Mo."
Fang Mo shifted his gaze back to Ji Li. Before returning to China, he went online to learn about Ji Li's information in detail.
All in all, he is young, has good acting skills, is very popular, and looks okay.
Now that they had met, he realized that Ji Li had an indescribable calm temperament, which was rare among young actors.
Fang Mo paused for a moment before explaining, "I was supposed to return home on time to attend the script reading, but my father-in-law's heart isn't very good. He had an emergency surgery a week ago, so I couldn't get away."
"It's okay, we all understand."
Fang Mo glanced at the time and suggested, "We haven't rehearsed our lines yet. For our first scene together, why don't we take advantage of the time to think over the script?"
Although he hasn't filmed a movie in many years, Fang Mo's passion and devotion to acting are still there.
He didn't want to delay other actors' performance because of his own time constraints.
Ji Li actually had this idea, and quickly agreed, "Of course."
Seeing the two drama fans meet each other, Yu Fuya smiled and said, "Then I'll go back to the RV and get you the script?"
"Sister Yu, don't bother me. I've memorized all the lines in the script."
When Fang Mo heard this, his eyes flashed with even more interest. He picked up the script on the table and quickly started acting with Ji Li.
Ji Li has a good command of dialogue and an even stronger memory for script scenes and lines.
During the whole rehearsal, he did not miss a single word, and even got the tone right.
The two of them worked together for about ten minutes before Fang Mo happily put down the script.
He suddenly remembered something, "I met with Qin Li some time ago. We talked about our movie and you."
Ji Li was surprised. He didn't expect to hear his lover's name at this time.
He and Yu Fuya looked at each other tacitly.
Fang Mo and Qin Li both came from Chaoying, so it is normal for them to have contact with each other.
"Guess what Qin Li told me?"
Ji Li met Fang Mo's inquiring gaze and replied uncertainly, "...Isn't he going to ask you, your senior, to take care of me more on the set?"
Fang Mo shook his head and answered seriously, "He told me not to take it lightly."
——Brother Mo, Ji Li is the actor with the strongest empathy I have ever seen. You must not take it lightly when acting with him.
It was rare to hear Qin Li praise an actor like that, so Fang Mo returned home with curiosity.
"Now it seems that he was right."
Hearing this, Ji Li smiled and felt a little sweet in his heart.
Hearing Qin Li's absolute recognition of himself from outsiders was a feeling both pleasant and subtle.
Yu Fuya sees through it but doesn't say it out loud.
This Qin Li, whenever he gets the chance, he praises Jili in front of outsiders?
She had never seen a man who was so good at secretly showing affection, and she was afraid that there were still people in the world who didn't know how excellent Ji Li was.
The three were chatting when the assistant came over with the costumes, "Brother Mo, can you try on the size of the clothes?"
Seeing this, Yu Fuya took the initiative to suggest leaving, "Brother Mo, you go ahead and do your work. We'll see you on the set this afternoon."
"Okay." Fang Mo nodded, "Ji Li, I'm looking forward to our next scene together."
Ji Li responded calmly, "Brother Mo, please give me some advice."
…
At one o'clock in the afternoon, the crew entered the final preparations. The plot of the next first scene is very simple——
After the hotel owner's body was found, the police quickly cordoned off the scene and restricted all suspicious persons.
The deceased was the criminal who committed multiple murders back then, and among the suspects was the child of the victims back then? Even the fatal wounds were all the same.
Therefore, the male protagonist Mu Qin was listed as a key suspect by the police.
After learning about this, Gao Yong, captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade, rushed over in a hurry.
After Mu Qin's parents died, a group of Mu's relatives coveted the huge inheritance of Mu Qin's parents. Gao Yong, who was already the head of the criminal investigation team, couldn't bear to push Mu Qin into that group of jackals.
During these ten years, Gao Yong had taken care of Mu Qing like a brother and a father. He had never expected that—
The child that I saw with my own hands was actually involved in such a murder case? And he is the one with the greatest suspicion?
After the two met, an unprecedented intense confrontation broke out. To put it more vividly, it was Gao Yong's one-sided venting, and Mu Qin, who lacked empathy, remained indifferent.
In fact, this scene is difficult.
The two characters, one quiet and one dynamic, one cold and one hot, have to express an equal sense of drama.
Especially for Ji Li, shaping his emotions is more difficult than Fang Mo's.
In this seemingly calm emotion, he had to express his inner hatred and anger towards the dead murderer, his reluctance to not be able to kill the enemy who killed his father and mother, and his frustration of being framed.
After Rong Tong finished explaining the scene to the two actors, he sat back in the monitoring position, and the on-site director made the final adjustments between the actors and the camera.
“Director Rong, isn’t it not very friendly to the actors to arrange such a difficult scene right at the beginning?” The assistant director sighed in a low voice.
One is Fang Mo, who retired from the entertainment industry for many years before returning to acting, and the other is Ji Li, who plays the leading male role for the first time. Both of them are under a lot of pressure, and it takes time to integrate into the role after all.
For some actors, the longer they join a crew, the better their acting skills become and the more they get into the role.
"Pressure brings motivation. Just wait and see. I have studied their acting styles and they are both actors who become stronger when faced with strong situations."
If such a scene is thrown out on the first day of filming and the character can be well established right away, the subsequent character development will be much easier.
If it doesn't work, the worst that can happen is just a waste of half a day, just to help these two actors find the sense of drama.
After all, the filming has just begun, and the crew still has enough time.
"Rong Tong, it's almost done." The on-site director came back.
"Ji Li, Fang Mo, if it's almost time, shall we start?" Rong Tong picked up the loudspeaker and shouted.
Ji Li and Fang Mo each made an OK gesture and quietly prepared at their own shooting positions.
Rong Tong straightened his body unconsciously and loudly shouted the first 'Action' of the film crew.
The camera started up, and after the sound of the clapboard, Ji Li, who had already entered the role, opened his eyes.
…
After a night of heavy rain, the humidity in the air seeped silently.
Ji Li stood in front of the window, his black shirt making his figure look even thinner.
He wore glasses with thin silver frames. His thin eyebrows and eyes looked even lighter under the cover of the rainy day, and his whole person exuded an indifference that seemed to have nothing to do with the world.
This first shot reveals the most superficial layer of Mu Qin's character.
The female employees present saw Ji Li's appearance and smiled knowingly -
Mu Qin in the script has a good appearance and is particularly popular. Only after a deeper understanding can one understand the broken and dark soul he has had since childhood.
The camera follows his gaze downwards.
A cordon had been set up around the outer courtyard on the first floor, and many residents nearby heard about what had happened and rushed over to watch the fun.
Soon, the police carried out a wrapped body, and the strong smell of blood permeated the humid air.
Because there were too many fatal blood holes, after a night of hanging, the blood in the deceased's body was almost drained.
The people watching nearby covered their mouths and noses, as if they were afraid that such evil spirit would enter their bodies.
Only Mu Qin on the second floor maintained his original expression, as if he was just watching a lively scene without any concern for himself.
Only when he saw the car carrying the dead body driving away did a sharp light gather in his eyes.
If you look closely, you'll feel very cold.
There was a burst of hurried footsteps outside the closed door, and then the guarding police officer shouted -
"Captain Zhou!"
After the murder, the isolated room became the place where Muchin was 'detained'.
Bang, snap.
The door was kicked open and then closed with force.
Zhou Yong, played by Fang Mo, hurried over, his neatly ironed uniform stained with raindrops from outside.
"Xiaoqin, tell me, why did you appear at the crime scene for no reason?" His question was filled with anger and a tremor of worry.
Unlike some young actors nowadays, who just recite their lines casually during filming and rely entirely on post-production dubbing to enhance the effect.
Actors of Fang Mo's generation were the most particular about their dialogue skills. Even after a decade, his level remains as high as ever.
Mu Qin, played by Ji Li, looked over and replied calmly, "Come and play."
"Come and play?" Fang Mo frowned, pulled him to his side, and whispered through gritted teeth.
"Do you know what the situation is now? Judging from the estimated time of death, you are the only one without an alibi!"
"Yes, I know."
Otherwise, he would not deserve any special treatment and be detained here alone.
Fang Mo looked at the young man who was indifferent. He was always calm and finally couldn't help but yelled, "You know nothing!"
Why didn't you just stay at home? Why did you have to take leave and run to a place like this, and get involved in a murder case overnight? Turns out the deceased was the murderer who escaped that year? All the fatal wounds were the same as before.
Apart from Mu Qin, who was deeply implicated in the case and is also a forensic doctor, who else could have done it?
If the other party was not a child he had watched grow up, Zhou Yong would have wanted to list him as a key suspect immediately.
The two faced each other in silence.
Finally, the thin ice in Ji Li's eyes broke a crack, "Have you confirmed? The deceased is the murderer who killed my parents back then?"
“…”
Fang Mo, who plays Zhou Yong, was silent for two seconds and replied, "It is still under final confirmation, but the murder weapon and photos were found in the locked cabinet in his room."
Not only that, there are also the thoughts written by the other party after he killed people crazily.
Unlike other murderers who would hide in fear after killing someone, the innkeeper obviously regarded this incident as an experience he could show off.
It was just that he couldn't share it on a social level, so he wrote it down in his diary.
The basic information found so far is very similar to that when the case was first investigated. Even the appearance of the deceased matches the profile of the murderer back then, so it should be almost correct.
After pursuing the case for so many years, Zhou Yong found it incredible that the murderer surfaced in this way.
"Then his death wasn't tragic enough." Ji Li pushed his glasses, reflecting a cold light that was so calm that it was terrifying.
"What?" Fang Mo couldn't believe it.
Ji Li took out a long, thin cigarette from his backpack and lit it in front of the other person. "If it were me, I would first use a special anesthetic to knock him down, leaving him with a clear mind but no limbs to resist."
Camera advances——
Ji Li skillfully put the cigarette into his thin red lips, held a puff of smoke, and then exhaled slowly.
The simplest action, after his beautification, has a subtle sexiness.
The misty smoke dispersed, and the pair of eyes hidden in the haze revealed an unprecedented murderous intent.
Forensic scientists are the ones who understand the fragility of life best.
"Use a scalpel to peel off his skin bit by bit, and then use the tip of the knife to cut open the blood vessels all over his body. Don't worry, the blood won't produce a large dose, and he will just watch himself die bit by bit..."
The most horrific methods of committing crimes are described in the most rational way, and the occasional upturned ending tone is tinged with a hint of fun, as if it is describing a very fun game.
The staff who were watching the show quietly felt a chill in their spine when they saw this scene.
How did Ji Li do it?
When he is silent, he seems to be a calm, wise and elegant gentleman. With this opening of his mouth, he became a cruel and extremely criminal scum.
In less than thirty seconds, just one line of dialogue, the contrast between his dual personalities was revealed in his words and actions.
The male staff members thought Ji Li's acting was strong, while the female staff members were dazzled by him and couldn't help but lower their voices to discuss -
"It's amazing. Looking at Ji Li like this, my legs are so weak that they are shaking."
"Although the character's lines are quite extreme, it's so cool to see Ji Li play such a gentlemanly villain!"
“Did you see his Adam’s apple rolling when he was smoking? It’s so sexy!”
"Sure enough, my three views follow my five senses."
"What are you talking about? He's a decent male protagonist."
…
The surveillance camera was placed outside the room. Director Rong Tong heard the whispers behind him and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
To outsiders, the male protagonist Mu Qin is a person who lacks empathy and has a weak sense of morality.
In his previous forensic autopsy work, he had been complained by many heartbroken family members because he recounted the cause of death and the detailed pain the deceased had suffered before his death in an overly impersonal manner.
For so many years, Mu Qin had been thinking about killing the murderer of his parents.
This kind of 'murder' scene has been played in his mind countless times, so he can say these words without any emotion.
So far, Ji Li has done no wrong in portraying the character and has acted it charmingly. After all, he is the male lead of the movie, so he must have that kind of eye-catching charisma.
However, the highlight is yet to come.
Rong Tong turned his gaze back to the main monitor. Zhou Yong, played by Fang Mo, snatched the cigarette from the young man's hand and crushed it hard under the sole of his shoe.
He grabbed Ji Li's collar with one hand, angry and heartbroken, "Mu Qin, listen to me!"
"Your parents tried their best to protect you because they wanted you to avoid the darkness!"
"I know you've been carrying hatred for all these years, but the dead cannot be resurrected. If you really become another murderer, would you be worthy of your deceased parents?"
Fang Mo's explosive power was very strong. The veins on the back of his hand that was grabbing his collar were bulging. When the camera was focused on his face, his tense jaw was trembling slightly.
Because he was afraid—
He didn't dare to hear Muchin admit that he was the murderer.
Mu Qin was a child he had watched grow up. If he really fell into an abyss of evil from which there was no escape, it must have been caused by his negligence.
He couldn't get over this with his conscience.
The coordinator looked at the images coming from the monitor and held his breath. "Fang Mo is still Fang Mo."
He has a perfect grasp of the character's emotions, and his acting skills have remained as superb as ever over the past ten years.
The assistant director saw through the trick and shook his head, "In this rivalry, Ji Li will easily suffer a loss."
It is easier to express your emotions outwardly than to express them internally.
If Ji Li's next emotional change is not good, his aura will be instantly suppressed by Fang Mo.
"Everyone is quiet."
Rong Tong gestured, watching Ji Li's next reaction carefully.
Ji Li on the monitor quickly took action. He broke free from Fang Mo's grip and turned silently towards his backpack.
The camera moved to his front and side, and the camera deliberately shook a little to express the character's inner ups and downs.
Ji Li took off the glasses he had been wearing for a long time, picked up a tissue, and began to wipe them carefully from the edge of the lenses.
Click.
Suddenly, a drop of water fell in the center of the lens. The next second, the water stains were absorbed by the paper towel, as if nothing had happened.
No one could see clearly where it came from, perhaps it was the rain outside the window, or perhaps it was Mu Qin's brief and painful tears.
Rong Tong froze when he saw this scene.
This sudden departure from the script’s description is more fitting for Mu Qin’s character:
Mu Qin persisted for so many years and finally met the murderer, but the other party died so easily, and someone even put the blame on him.
Mu Qin found it ridiculous and absurd, and at the same time, he felt a sense of indescribable grievance and confusion.
Although he seemed to have achieved his revenge, he was actually dragged into an even deeper and unfathomable darkness.
He wanted to find the culprit. This life was given to him by his parents at great risk, and he absolutely could not die in this inexplicable hunt.
Fang Mo looked at Ji Li's back and clearly felt the natural aura that he exuded.
From pain and confusion to calmness and fearlessness.
There was no dialogue between the two of them, nor was there any eye contact, but Fang Mo felt a sense of peace and relief.
He received a silent answer from the other party - he did not kill the innkeeper.
This child, whom he has watched grow up, has always upheld the bottom line of law and morality.
Ji Li put his glasses back on slowly and handed the yellowed photo he carried with him to Fang Mo behind him, "Uncle Zhou, I didn't kill anyone. I will cooperate with the police in their investigation."
"But I want to tell you that the murderer didn't just kill my parents. This is by no means a simple case of revenge and framing others."
"The six people present besides me could all be family members of other hidden murder cases."
His calm and rational tone turned back into that of Mu Qin who was indifferent to everything.
Even at this moment, he has become the biggest suspect.
Fang Mo's eyes fell on the cruel photo, and he turned to the words on the back - Commemoration, the fifth hunt.
"Uncle Zhou, I have roughly guessed the reason why the person behind the scenes framed me."
"What's the meaning?"
Ji Li met Fang Mo's serious gaze, and said with force in every word, "Perhaps, I am the only lamb that survived in those seven hunts."
Someone wants to use the murderer's death to make Mu Qin bear the death penalty and return to death.
Only in this way could the seven hunts of that year come to a perfect end.
…
The staff at the scene felt inexplicably creepy when they heard the development of the plot.
Fortunately, Rong Tong shouted "Cut" in time, preventing the suspenseful atmosphere from spreading, and the first rivalry in "Reverse Hunting" ended.
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