[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351289,4599,"Chapter 10: One Might Mistake Him for the Protagonist","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>In front of the desk, Zhang Jian let go of the computer, tapped his cigarette case, took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haa~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled a long plume of white smoke and nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of soft-pack Zhonghua, the smoke is thick and steady, the aroma intense and lingering, and the tar content just right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every step was done to perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flicking the ash, Zhang Jian walked outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to check on the filming situation, as well as Zhang Ruoyun and Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly didn't want his production to be disrupted by some graduate with no experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yuming brought Qi Hui and Zhang Ruoyun to find Chen Haowei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Du, is something the matter?\" Seeing Qi Hui and Zhang Ruoyun, his brows twitched, as if he had frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yuming, however, said in a deep voice: \"Old Chen, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Du Yuming explained the connection between the white-headed spring couplets and the 19th Route Army, and incidentally mentioned the Cantonese dialect suggestion Qi Hui had made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Chen Haowei was equally shocked: \"There's actually such a thing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Du Yuming, he also held a sense of reverence for those predecessors of the War of Resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filming this drama was not just work; it was infused with strong emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a good suggestion, let me make a note of it.\" He immediately took out a small notebook and wrote down Qi Hui's suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was too late to find new actors, but they could do post-production dubbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Television dramas rarely used live sound recording anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their drama still had a large number of actors speaking Japanese later on, which would also be dubbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Wen Zhang was not dubbed, although... his Japanese was very clumsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was fine; not many people had heard Japanese anyway, so they probably wouldn't be able to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Hui, right?\" Chen Haowei put away his pen and looked at Qi Hui with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The requirements weren't high, and the suggestion was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't someone using connections; this was clearly a good person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Haowei's perception of him improved greatly; he was a handsome guy, spoke well, and was so capable of handling things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A talent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a pity that Producer Zhang didn't seem to like him much, otherwise, he would have definitely given him a supporting role.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if you'd be interested in making a cameo as Battalion Commander Tang De of the 19th Route Army?\" Chen Haowei extended an invitation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for the compensation, our crew will provide the corresponding maximum rate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host has made contact with Director Chen Haowei, obtaining one lottery chance. Would you like to draw now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui's heart stirred, and after a moment of thought, he decided to draw now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill: Explosion Scene Filming and Safety Inspection]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do I need this skill for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks, Director Chen, sorry for the trouble.\" Qi Hui felt depressed inside, but his face remained calm as he smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun also revealed a smile on the side; he rubbed his hands together, feeling a sense of reflected glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected of my senior!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this appropriate?\" At this moment, a somewhat untimely voice suddenly rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Zhang walked over and said: \"The actor playing that role has already put on his costume and makeup; isn't it bad to change people over just a few words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this scene, he was playing a student who had just arrived on the battlefield, cowering in the face of artillery fire, his face full of despair and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, this kid would save everyone like a god descending from heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was so handsome, with such a good physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows how handsome he would look in a military uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone who didn't know better would think this kid was the protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wouldn't do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with the sudden interruption, both directors couldn't help but frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was true that Wen Zhang was the male lead strongly supported by the investors, but he shouldn't interfere with their casting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bit overstepping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, both Director Chen and I feel he can play Tang De,\" Du Yuming said with a kind smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Haowei chuckled: \"Old Du is right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wen Zhang was slightly stunned; he had just seen Director Chen's expression change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't he be very displeased with people using connections?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did it change all of a sudden?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Wen Zhang felt a bit depressed; something wasn't right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go back and get into position.\" Director Chen clapped his hands and called out: \"Qi Hui, go put on your costume and makeup; we'll start filming as soon as you're ready.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Qi Hui responded and followed the crew members to change and get his makeup done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Zhang walked over slowly, watching Qi Hui leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, he looks quite good; he's managed to catch your eye,\" Zhang Jian said calmly with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, my senior is amazing; he knows everything,\" Zhang Ruoyun said with some pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Du's kind attitude didn't quite match his fierce appearance: \"Just a bit-part actor, nothing to catch the eye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he also knew that Producer Zhang didn't like Qi Hui much, though he didn't know why, but who let the producer be in charge of the director?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian smoked his soft-pack Zhonghua, but the mellow smoke couldn't quite suppress the depression in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this kid that good? Good enough for both Old Du and Old Chen to think highly of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Qi Hui walked over wearing a grass-yellow Central Army uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was tall and straight, his gaze firm and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the pistol and duty belt on his body, the image of a heroic military officer emerged instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Qi, this look isn't bad at all,\" Old Du said, patting his bald head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Zhang, on the other hand, was somewhat depressed; great, he was really going to have his scene stolen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, everyone to your positions—\" Director Chen shouted into the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a few minutes, once the cameramen, actors, and extras were in place, Director Chen gave the order:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snow Leopard, Scene 37, Take 1, action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom, boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, explosions rang out one after another; the pre-buried charges detonated in succession, and acrid gunpowder smoke rushed toward them from the set.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extras on both sides, who were prepared, \"fought\" together, recreating the 128 War of Resistance of that year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one side were the 19th Route Army in blue-grey uniforms with pan-shaped steel helmets, and on the other were the Japanese Marines in black naval uniforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One has to say, Snow Leopard was truly excellent in terms of costumes, makeup, and props.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 128 incident did indeed start with the Japanese Navy, and it wasn't until later that the main force was replaced by the low-level \"donkeys\" in the yellow dog-skin uniforms familiar to the public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\" Director Chen called for a stop: \"Very good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wen Zhang, Tao Feifei, get ready; extras, take a five-minute break on the spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calling out, Director Chen walked onto the set to re-examine the pre-buried charges and explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Zhang and Tao Feifei squatted in a corner to build up their emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed to perform that sense of despair, unwillingness, and the emotion of confessing their feelings amidst the flames of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more, they needed the tragic heroism of holding a grenade, preparing to commit suicide, and the joy of surviving the aftermath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hugged each other, trembling while holding a grenade, eyes slightly closed, summoning their emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Qi Hui walked slowly into the sandbag position and picked up a grenade from the box to fiddle with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Teacher Yu.\" Qi Hui greeted him; this man was a professional in War of Resistance dramas, a graduate of the Central Academy of Drama, and had appeared in all sorts of such dramas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heroic Deeds of the Lüliang Mountains,\" \"China Brothers Company,\" and so on; Qi Hui knew of at least several.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, hello, hello.\" Yu Zhen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all just work; he would leave once he finished acting, and he had no intention of making things difficult for anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\" At this moment, Qi Hui's expression changed slightly; the grenade in his hand seemed a bit off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He subconsciously weighed it; it was indeed a bit off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui immediately thought of the rumored explosion accidents; could this grenade actually explode?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but have his expression change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, non-essential personnel, clear the area,\" Director Chen shouted: \"Scene 37, Take 2...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Chen, wait a moment.\" Qi Hui interrupted his call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Wen Zhang, who was on the side, wouldn't have it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it again?!\" He jumped up from the ground and yelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had finally managed to build up some emotion, and you say wait just because you want to?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui frowned, his expression darkened slightly, and he strode toward Wen Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The anger on Wenzhang's face faltered, and he felt a bit of trepidation in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui was one meter eighty, tall and sturdy, a full half-head taller than him, who was just over one meter seventy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with this military uniform and equipment belt, his temperament was imposing and heroic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing in front of Wenzhang like this, it was impossible for him not to feel nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he really started a fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Qi, calm down, calm down...\" In the distance, two directors shouted as they ran, fearing that these two would come to blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a fight started, things would become quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Wenzhang felt trepidation in his heart, he stiffened his neck and refused to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't beat you, but I don't submit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui walked up to him and snatched the hand grenade from his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He weighed it; the feel was exactly the same as the one he had just touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui immediately unscrewed the safety cap, shook it in front of Wenzhang, and then yanked the pull-cord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sss, sss, sss~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a series of sparks flickered at the wooden handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenzhang's expression changed slightly; this thing was a bit different from ordinary props!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui raised his hand and tossed it behind some sandbags in the distance where no one was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, an explosion sounded, and pungent gunpowder smoke and billowing black smoke rose up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp...\" Wenzhang swallowed his saliva; could this thing really explode?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, didn't that make it a real bomb?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry, my voice was a bit loud just now...\" Cold sweat broke out on Wenzhang's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been holding this thing for quite a long time just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui smiled slightly: \"Teacher Wenzhang, I actually prefer the way you were being unruly just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1840,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7ae55ec15adde6cdc20088748aa5d2cfc16f5a158873662122d020efe705e007","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-11","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-9",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]