[{"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-11":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},2351290,4599,"Chapter 11: Actually Had My Scene Stolen","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>Wen Zhang gave a sheepish smile and scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tao Feifei looked Qi Hui up and down, shocked by his performance just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aren't you a fresh acting graduate? How do you even know about explosives?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quick, all extras, bring over all the hand grenades you have!\" Director Chen’s urgent voice rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Du also shouted repeatedly: \"Props team, safety officers, all of you come over here, check them immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone else stay where you are, don't crowd around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This instruction was redundant; no one would crowd around explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The extras holding the hand grenades were trembling, feeling anxious, yet they carefully carried the grenades over to the two directors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weren't real bombs or explosives; they were props made for filming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no guarantee of safety for these things, and no one knew under what conditions they might detonate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand grenades used for acting should all be effect rounds, which usually just emit smoke without exploding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosions come from pre-buried charges, which are very safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now... the extras were trembling, terrified that these things might explode on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Yu Zhen, a veteran of anti-Japanese war dramas, carefully retreated to the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Qi Hui also put down the wooden-handled hand grenade in his hand and slowly retreated behind the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qi Hui, come help us check them.\" Director Chen called out to Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was the first to discover the problem, which showed he was quite capable; working together could resolve this quickly without affecting the shooting schedule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui shrugged and stepped forward to help with the inspection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He even understands this?\" Zhang Jian said in shock, looking at Zhang Ruoyun with some confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun scratched his head: \"I'm not sure either, he never showed it before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian silently took a puff of his cigarette; this wasn't what he had expected—that kid wasn't a useless good-for-nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom, boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, several hand grenades were thrown by Qi Hui and Director Chen, and the sounds of explosions rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the power was low, only kicking up some black smoke and gunpowder residue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group threw a few more at random and found they no longer exploded, instead emitting white smoke just like normal prop grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, that's it.\" Director Chen breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully: \"Thank you, Qi Hui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone else was just doing their job, but Qi Hui was someone he had pulled in just to save time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Safety is no small matter, it's the least I could do.\" Qi Hui said with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Haowei and Du Yuming exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm and composed—this didn't look like a young man fresh out of school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he himself had just graduated, he didn't know how arrogant he had been; thinking about it now, he wanted to slap his past self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, not bad...\" Chen Haowei nodded; he was a talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's get to work first.\" Du Yuming said: \"We can talk about other things later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed.\" Chen Haowei nodded, picked up the microphone, and shouted: \"Everyone to your positions, prepare to shoot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the command, the extras and actors began to take their places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yuming stepped back; he didn't know how to direct war scenes, this was Chen Haowei's home turf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Producer Zhang.\" Du Yuming walked over to Zhang Jian and asked with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That kid Qi Hui is pretty good, how about giving him a supporting role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui had done the crew a huge favor, so it was only right to return it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren't for him, the crew might have suffered an accident because of those grenades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun’s eyes lit up: \"Dad, I think Director Du is right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian glared at Zhang Ruoyun, then pondered for a moment and said slowly: \"Let's finish this scene first and see his acting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, don't worry.\" Zhang Ruoyun patted his chest: \"My senior brother's acting is great.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yuming tapped his cigarette case, took out a cigarette, and lit it calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the world of adults, those who know, know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there is no clear agreement, that is a refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, how could someone who played a bit part play a supporting role?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, what kind of acting could you see from a bit part with only a few shots?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the assistant director nodded at Chen Haowei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\" Chen Haowei picked up the microphone: \"Snow Leopard, Scene 37, Take 2, action!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clapperboard snapped, and filming officially began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cameraman held the camera, the shaky footage adding to the tension and grimness of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhen crouched among the extras and bit players, delivering his lines, boosting morale, and preparing to fight to the death against the \"devils\" opposite them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Krupp rushed onto the battlefield with Wen Zhang and the student played by Tao Feifei, bringing comfort supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle resumed, Krupp \"died tragically\" on the spot, scaring Zhou Wen and Chen Yi into trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers of the 19th Route Army were gradually unable to hold them back; bullets were exhausted, hand grenades were distributed, and Battalion Commander Chen Zhenglun, played by Yu Zhen, issued the final order to swear to live and die with the position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the soldiers fixed bayonets, preparing for hand-to-hand combat, ready to fight to the last man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the rumble of artillery sounded, and countless shells flew in from the rear, blowing the little devils to pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Artillery, it's our artillery.\" Chen Zhenglun’s shock was mixed with the relief of surviving a disaster, and a hint of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the rear, the Central Army in grass-yellow uniforms filed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well-equipped and high-spirited, the Central Army quickly filled the positions of the 19th Route Army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui stood tall in his uniform, his face covered in soot, his white gloves also dirty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tang De, Battalion Commander of the 1st Battalion, 521st Regiment, 261st Brigade, 87th Division of the Army, here on orders to reinforce.\" Qi Hui gave a military salute and said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tang De, who had arrived to save the day like a god descending from heaven, was the center of attention; all the soldiers silently saluted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gratitude, appreciation, relief—their bloody battle had not been in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their efforts had not been wasted; they hadn't let the enemy advance a single step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The camera swept across the exhausted but unyielding 19th Route Army after the great battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also swept across Zhou Wen and Chen Yi, who were huddled together in a corner, trembling, unnoticed by anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I really got my scene stolen... Wen Zhang felt depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui looked solemn and said in a heavy tone: \"Comrades, you've worked hard, we arrived late...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not late, you arrived just in time.\" Chen Zhenglun felt a sense of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, the two reported their respective units and completed the handover of defense duties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Zhenglun insisted on staying to fight the Japanese, because most of his battalion's brothers lay buried here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, Battalion Commander Chen, let us fight side by side and kill more little Japanese!\" Tang De agreed to his request and gave a solemn military salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Battalion Commander!\" Chen Zhenglun saluted, formally accepting Tang De's command for this battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut! Very good, perfect.\" Chen Haowei shouted, the clapperboard snapped, and this scene was officially finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhen pursed his lips and couldn't help but look at Qi Hui; he looked so young, how could he handle all of his lines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid has some skills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, debuted in films in '99, and spent the following years in a theater troupe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn't say his acting was top-tier, but it wasn't bad either, and yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zhen looked at Qi Hui; were graduates these days all this good?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Du Yuming and Chen Haowei came to Zhang Jian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two approach together, Zhang Jian knew exactly what they were there for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all caused by that kid Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ruoyun smiled: \"Dad, my senior brother acted well, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, very good.\" Chen Haowei said with a smile: \"Producer, what about this role...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The roles are already set, there's no way to change them.\" Zhang Jian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He admitted Qi Hui had some skills, but he just didn't like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the reason... there was no reason; he just didn't like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhang, this isn't quite right, is it?\" Chen Haowei frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, that's not what you said just now?\" Zhang Ruoyun couldn't help but say angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Yuming held him back: \"Listen to what your father has to say; your father isn't that kind of person, how could he be ungrateful?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian’s face twitched; he had the urge to curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old Du was putting him on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qi Hui changed back into his own clothes and walked over slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned to Zhang Jian—what would he say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, Qi Hui, you acted well.\" Zhang Jian said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Uncle Zhang.\" Qi Hui smiled and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jian also smiled and said: \"I have a friend who is currently filming; how about I recommend you to their crew?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They happen to be missing a lead actor over there...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for his own production crew, forget it; it was too small to accommodate a big shot like Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring, ring~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had even faded, Qi Hui's phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Ling Xiaosu.\u003C\u002Fp>",1614,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b075e0595c60472c62f640b8738094e05f6cfcb0279477961645de0544e63cc1","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-12","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-10",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]