Chapter 244: Cheng Long's Overlooked Acting!

The next day.

Lin Mo had just arrived on set.

He saw Fan Di Sai Er asking Cheng Long for advice on something.

Seeing that, Lin Mo was also curious, so he walked over.

"Director Lin!"

Fan Di Sai Er saw Lin Mo coming and hurriedly shouted respectfully.

Lin Mo also smiled and nodded.

"Long Shu, what are you two chatting about, laughing so happily!"

He said this in English, mainly so Fan Di Sai Er could understand.

Filming abroad.

The language Lin Mo uses most is, of course, English.

If it weren't for the hassle of communicating with these actors...

Of course.

His English isn't said to be great; as long as it's understandable, some words might come out a bit inaccurate.

But after staying a while, it will gradually improve.

Learning a language mainly requires immersing oneself in this environment.

"Vin, he just asked me for some tips on shooting action movies; yesterday I even specially went to watch his self-directed, self-acted DV film—aside from the picture quality, the effects are a bit lacking, but it's still pretty good!"

Cheng Long laughed and said.

Hearing praise from his idol, Fan Di Sai Er was also quite happy.

He hurriedly bowed to Cheng Long to thank him, saying "Thank you" several times.

In this world, Fan Di Sai Er is still young, just over thirty, exactly the age to make his mark.

"Vin, what's the name of the DV film you shot? I'll go watch it later!"

Lin Mo also looked at Fan Di Sai Er and said.

He wasn't just being polite.

Wait until he has time to watch it.

Next, Fan Di Sai Er told Lin Mo the name of that film.

That noon.

Filming the scene with Cheng Long and Gong Li.

Gong Li, who plays Lin Baoyi in 《British Duel》, could also be considered Guan Yuming's close female confidante.

In the movie, the two have deep feelings, and Lin Baoyi accompanies Guan Yuming in running a restaurant.

In the original film.

This role doesn't have much screen time.

But...

Here, Lin Mo needs to slightly increase the role's screen time.

Gong Li's acting is naturally not just for show.

Whatever she plays, she embodies it.

Lin Mo sat in front of the director's monitor.

Watching the monitor, he observed their dialogue and acting in this segment.

He also didn't forget to look back at Re Ba, letting her learn a bit more.

"See? This is what a veteran actor looks like!"

Lin Mo pointed at the monitor and at Re Ba as he said.

|"Mm-hmm!"

Re Ba nodded very seriously.

Gong Li Jie's acting is truly excellent!

She performs so naturally!

It's that kind of...

The feeling she gives is completely unlike acting.

"Clap!" With Lin Mo's command, the scene wrapped.

Re Ba excitedly told Lin Mo: "Mo Ge, I feel my acting will definitely step up after finishing this drama!"

Lin Mo smiled and rubbed her head: "Of course!"

What Re Ba doesn't know is that, just in these few days, what she's seen, felt, and performed on set has already completely surpassed those TV drama actors.

After finishing the previous scenes, Lin Mo didn't rest; he immediately arranged another major scene.

This scene is entirely Cheng Long's solo performance.

When he decided to take revenge, he specially went to pay respects to the spirit tablets of his three daughters and wife.

Guan Yuming is actually a tragic character!

Three daughters—two died on the immigration route, his wife also passed away, leaving only a little daughter.

She had been Guan Yuming's driving force to live, but on a shopping trip, the little daughter was attacked and died.

Scene.

In a room, four spirit tablets.

Cheng Long was building up his emotions.

Until he nodded at Lin Mo, indicating they could start shooting.

Lin Mo quickly had the camera crew get in place, with all lenses trained on Cheng Long.

"Action!"

As soon as Lin Mo shouted, the image on the monitor began to move.

In the shot.

Cheng Long got into character in a second.

Gong Li, Re Ba, and Shi Tai Long beside them also fell silent.

They were all watching this scene.

As Cheng Long's close friend, Shi Tai Long had always thought his acting was superb, though it was often overlooked.

He also quietly told Jason, "Jackie's acting is great!"

Jason nodded.

He was a fan of Cheng Long, so he naturally knew.

In the shot, Cheng Long's gaze swept around the room and finally came to rest on the four spirit tablets.

That gaze was deep and complex—first a tender remembrance, then turning to grief, a genuine heartache, an unwillingness to accept fate.

He slowly walked over, his hand lightly touching each spirit tablet, his gaze growing firmer—a strength forced by despair, a determination to avenge his kin.

When he saw his little daughter's spirit tablet, love and regret filled his gaze—love because she was his last light, regret because that light was gone.

Everyone in front of the monitor was stunned; the whole soundstage was silent except for the camera's noise, eerily quiet.

Lin Mo was also captivated; this was a one-shot scene with no dialogue, relying entirely on acting.

Finally, Cheng Long turned to face the camera, his eyes seeming to say: I will go to the ends of the earth for them.

"Click!"

Lin Mo shouted, breaking the sorrowful atmosphere.

"One take!"

Cheng Long's performance in this scene was superb, with tremendous impact.

Some sentimental crew members couldn't help tearing up, like Re Ba, whose eyes turned red.

"Long Shu, this shot is perfect!" Lin Mo was the first to applaud, praising him nonstop.

Then.

Applause also rang out from the room.

Everyone was stunned by Cheng Long's performance in this scene!

They really hadn't expected it.

Cheng Long's acting was incredibly impressive!

"Jackie!"

Jason's face lit up with excitement; he smiled at Cheng Long and gave a thumbs‑up, his expression and gesture full of admiration for Cheng Long's acting.

Shi Tai Long smiled as he looked at Cheng Long; their gazes met in the air, as if they were having a silent conversation.

Then, they simultaneously nodded slightly, this simple gesture conveying the deep understanding of longtime friends.