On the set, inside the "Out of Nothing" train carriage.

The crew used air conditioning to lower the temperature in the carriage before allowing the actors to start working.

This morning is Baoqiang's scene. The boy didn't sleep well last night and was walking around the room with his script in his arms.

I was afraid that I would say the wrong words in front of the camera.

Even when I arrived at the set, I was tense all over, as if this was not a set but a place of execution.

"Big, big, big brother, please help me with the words." Baoqiang's mouth became nervous and turned on the vibrate mode.

"What the hell? I've done it several times, and it's still right!" Zhang Yuan glanced at him.

He has helped him check it twice.

But no matter how well you say the lyrics, it’s useless. The key lies in what happens after the machine is turned on.

It's not just about speaking the words, it's also about performing.

And one very important thing about acting is that you cannot "memorize lines" while performing, because once your focus is on the lines, your facial expressions, demeanor, and movements will be out of control.

"In your situation, just make a few more NGs and get scolded a few times." Zhang Yuan patted his shoulder.

In fact, it’s the same in all walks of life.

Just like what a certain “Internet celebrity” who received a perfect score of 100 from over 10 million people on Hupu and who was not even criticized on Baidu Tieba Sun Bar said.

The best way to eliminate fear is to face it!
Teacher Guo treats his disciples who have not yet completed their apprenticeship in the same way, by sending them to the stage.

You are nervous, sweating, can't open your mouth, and are booed off the stage by the audience.

This is all part of the growth process. Once you get through it, you will never be afraid of the stage again.

The same goes for Wang Baoqiang. He has never had any experience in a large crew. The scale of the crew of "Blind Well" is not even as large as Zhang Yuan's "first experience" "Conquer".

The lines and performance are very rough.

In addition, on the set of "A World Without Thieves", he was "a green spot among thousands of flowers".

They were all big stars, and he was the only newcomer, which made him even more panicked.

After hearing what he said, Baoqiang became even more panicked.

Seeing this, Zhang Yuan thought that since he was his younger brother, he could only pamper him.

"Okay, if anything really happens, I will help you out, don't worry." He said comfortingly.

Wait until the official shooting starts.

The plot of this scene is the first scene after Sha Gen, played by Wang Baoqiang, and the Yuanyang Thief meet at the train station and get on the train together.

Single shot and long lines are a great test of the actor's concentration and delivery skills.

Although Rene Liu and Andy Lau are both actors of the best actor and actress level, even they have to use dubbing in post-production because of their accents.

It's Baoqiang. His Hebei accent is heavier than Hua Ge's Hong Kong accent, but Director Feng really likes to let him speak with his accent without forcing him to speak Mandarin.

Because it seems more down to earth.

"If big sister is a thief, I will dig out your eyeballs. I mean what I say!" Wang Baoqiang spoke the lines excitedly.

Why use spray?

Because Zhang Yuan, who was watching with his arms crossed, saw him spitting all over Brother Hua’s face…

According to what is said on the crosstalk stage, that mouth is like a shower head.

In fact, this is a manifestation of poor delivery skills.

Only Liu Dehua has a good temper.

Judging from the general attitude of Hong Kong actors towards mainland actors at that time, if someone more arrogant and domineering had come, they would probably have started scolding them by now.

However, even though he was spitting, the director didn't stop him because his emotions were still there and his behavior was in line with his character.

He was fine. Zhang Yuan saw the change in Liu Ruoying's expression after hearing this line.

There was confusion, guilt, and even a hint of inferiority in her eyes, because she was a thief, but this silly boy gave her unlimited trust.

So in this trace of inferiority, there is also a rare warmth revealed.

What is a good actor?

“I’m on the plateau.”

"During the holidays, I am the only one watching over the construction site."

"No one talks to me, so I talk to the wolves."

"I'm not afraid of wolves, and wolves have never hurt me."

"I just don't believe it. Wolves haven't hurt me before, so how can humans hurt me?"

"How come that man is worse than a wolf?"

Baoqiang finished this long string of lines somewhat stiffly, and the two supporting actors remained silent.

Liu Ruoying seemed to want to say something but stopped himself, while Brother Hua simply lowered his head and said nothing.

In this comparison, the gap in acting skills between Baoqiang and the two great actors is too obvious.

"How can humans be worse than wolves..." After hearing this, Zhang Yuan thought about it and shook his head slightly.

"You'll understand once you get married."

Zhang Yuan recalled the long face that looked as poisonous as a snake or scorpion in his distant memory.

“People may not be worse than wolves, but horses are definitely worse than wolves.”

Moreover, not only is Miss Ma cruel, her classmate and best friend Miss Wang is just as vicious as her.

After Ms. Wang married actor Liu Bin, she was discovered to be cheating on her husband. She immediately transferred more than 180 boxes of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, all valuables and savings from her husband, and also sued him for domestic violence.

This Liu Bin is the actor who plays Bai Jingye in "The Mansion Gate 2".

I don’t believe you when you say that this best friend didn’t receive any guidance from Miss Ma.

Certain people of the same kind will form a small circle, which is the so-called slaughtering pen. From celebrities and presidents to white-collar workers and people who have been relocated, they are all their targets. This group of people is organized.

Introducing each other, falling in love, getting married, transferring assets, litigation, running away, they all have mature routines.

As for how ordinary people can prevent it?

Don't be on guard, they don't think highly of us at all...

The lines were spoken, but just as Zhang Yuan predicted, Baoqiang was too focused on the lines and forgot to perform.

"Cut!" Director Feng called out, "Wang Baoqiang, pay attention."

"Relax, okay?"

Baoqiang was embarrassed and nodded stiffly.

But for several more times, Baoqiang became more and more nervous, and the more nervous he became, the worse his performance became.

Feng Xiaogang scratched his head in annoyance, but didn't get angry.

Firstly, he was a newcomer, and secondly, Zhang Yuan was right next to him, so he had to give him some face.

Plus, Baoqiang is actually quite hardworking, and most people won’t be too demanding of hardworking people.

However, there was one person on the set who was no ordinary person.

Director of photography Zhang Li is angry again!
Zhang Yuan was afraid that this old man would cause his blood vessels to burst one day.

“Can we still shoot?”

"If you keep dilly-dallying, I'll have to set up the lights again. Isn't that annoying?"

"Can you guys all be more efficient?"

Wang Baoqiang shrank his neck when he heard what was said, and Brother Hua and Sister Milk Tea beside him both smiled and comforted him.

But Zhang Li was still nagging and muttering to himself, and Director Feng didn't dare to go up and offend him.

Zhang Yuan walked forward and came to the side of Brother Hua and the other three.

"Did you see it?" He pointed at Zhang Li.

"Uncle Li is very angry, and the consequences are serious."

Hehehe... Liu Ruoying and Hua Ge both laughed. Zhang Li had lost his temper quite often these days, three or four times a day on average.

Moreover, this old man never treats people differently, and is like this to everyone.

"Well said!" Brother Hua patted his shoulder.

"What a good thing to say." Director Feng was just feeling worried and wanted to go up to Baoqiang to talk about the play again when he heard this.

"Zhang Yuan said that Uncle Li was very angry and the consequences would be serious."

Director Feng also chuckled: "Only you dare to make fun of Lao Zhang."

"Director Feng, excuse me, let me talk about him." Zhang Yuan pointed at Bao Qiang.

Then Brother Hua made a seat for him and let him sit down before he slowly spoke.

"Baoqiang, what kind of person do you think Shagen is?"

"A country person." Wang Baoqiang replied immediately without thinking.

"This is just his outer skin, what about his inner core?"

"What is the kernel?" Baoqiang raised his eyes in confusion.

"That is, his place in this film, why is he there, and what is the purpose of what he does?"

"Sha Gen connected the stories together and made the two thieves turn over a new leaf!" Bao Qiang quickly put forward his opinion to show that he had studied the script seriously.

"Then why did the story arrange for him to meet Wang Li at Labrang Monastery in Xinjiang, and set him up as a temple repairman instead of an ordinary bricklayer on a construction site?"

Baoqiang was stunned, then shook his head in shame because he couldn't answer.

After hearing what he said, Brother Hua, Milk Tea and Director Feng also became interested and held their breath and listened carefully.

"In fact, you can't look at the appearance of the character Shagen. You can't be so concrete."

"We have to virtualize his character and strengthen his significance."

"Labrang Monastery is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is known worldwide as the world's Tibetan studies center."

“It holds a high status in Tibetan Buddhism.”

"As a temple builder, Sha Gen was touched by the incense and naturally became infected with Buddha nature."

"And when he met Wang Li, he gave her the demon-subduing pestle he was wearing around his neck."

"This thing has a certain symbolic meaning, plus Shagen's occupation, we can know."

"To this pair of thieves, Sha Gen is more than just a country boy they met by chance."

"He is the messenger sent by the Buddha to save these two thieves. This salvation is the salvation of the people!"

"Have you read Ji Gong?"

Baoqiang nodded.

"The Living Buddha saved Miss Huang nine times, nine times he captured her and nine times he released her. That's the way."

"Because she was pregnant, Wang Li wanted to accumulate virtue for her child, so she first attracted Sha Gen, the savior."

"And when Wang Li gave the demon-subduing pestle to Wang Bo at the end, Wang Li converted her lover again."

"In the end, Wang Bo sacrificed himself for Sha Gen's 60,000 yuan. He converted Sha Gen and made him believe that there are no thieves in the world."

"The three of them actually formed a closed loop of salvation."

"And Wang Bo's death can also be seen as a kind of transcendence after attaining enlightenment."

"Among them, Shagen is the initiator of this salvation cycle and the one with the most Buddha nature."

"The Buddha cut his flesh to feed the eagle, and Shagen danced with the wolf. This is also an indirect proof that he has the Buddha nature."

"At the same time, there is another person, a plainclothes policeman played by Mr. Zhang Hanyu."

"He protected Shagen along the way, and at the same time, he did not expose the actions of the two thieves."

"In fact, his role is more like a guardian, just like the master and his disciples who protected Tang Monk in Journey to the West."

"Therefore, you have to remember that the character you play has Buddha nature, which is pure and should not have so much hostility."

“When you talk to people, you should also have a compassionate heart.”

After listening to this, Baoqiang shook his head, not quite understanding.

Director Feng on the side was quite surprised.

“This is clearly not his role, but he understands it so deeply.”

"It's exactly in line with my design for this character. The details, especially the inheritance of the demon-subduing pestle, are also exactly the same!"

"He is who he is after all. He is indeed someone that even Star Master can take good advice from."

"Especially the explanation of Hanyu, the policeman. I'm afraid no one except him has discovered the existence of this 'guardian' setting."

Hua Ge and Milk Tea were also thoughtful after listening to it.

"Interpreting the story from a Buddhist perspective...interesting."

Brother Hua is a Buddhist.

His family has had this tradition and custom since childhood. After being with Miss Zhu, they repaired bridges and roads, rebuilt temples, and sculpted golden statues.

Many people know that Hua Ge has a habit when filming, that is, the villain he plays must die in the film.

This is also one of the few times he interferes with the script.

The reason is, on the one hand, the values ​​he upholds. He knows that he has a lot of fans and is very influential, so he wants to serve as a role model.

Judging from the chaos in the entertainment industry in later generations, what kind of idol you have will determine what kind of fans you have. What Brother Hua thought and did was absolutely right.

On the other hand, there is the Buddhist idea that good and evil will be rewarded.

After listening to Zhang Yuan's words, he felt that the other person also had Buddha and kindness in his heart, and he felt closer to him.

"Brother, I still don't quite understand."

"If you don't understand Mahayana Buddhism." Zhang Yuan raised his arm and clenched his fist: "I also know a little bit of boxing."

"I understand, I understand..." Baoqiang quickly replied, protecting his head.

After listening to this, Director Feng walked away with a smile and simply gave Baoqiang fifteen minutes to rest so that he could think about it.

Under Zhang Yuan's "teaching", when filming started again, his performance was really much more natural.

He was full of energy when he spoke the words just now, but now he has become softer.

With a kind face, he spoke calmly: "How come that man is worse than a wolf?"

It sounded like a question before, but now it sounded like a question with a smile.

"Okay!" This time it was not Director Feng who spoke, but the hot-tempered Zhang Li.

Because of the shot just now, Baoqiang's smiling face under the light seemed to have a hint of Buddha's appearance, shining brightly.

This scene made him very satisfied.

This person's temper came and went quickly, and he had long forgotten his previous swearing appearance.

Afterwards, Baoqiang seemed to come to his senses and his performance went much smoother than before.

Feng Xiaogang knew that it was Zhang Yuan who played a big role in helping him explain the characters.

The good thing is that when Zhang Li was filming the role of Bao Qiang, the probability of him getting angry was much lower.

However, there was one thing that made the great photographer very dissatisfied.

Because he found that since that day, when the people in the crew saw him lose his temper, they would gather together, chuckling and talking about these things.

He leaned in to eavesdrop and found that everyone seemed to be laughing...

"Uncle Li is very angry, the consequences will be serious!"

It made him very depressed.

A few days later, it was Zhang Yuan’s turn to perform.

He plays the role of Siyan, who will compete with Brother Hua... (End of this chapter)