422: Chapter 422, "Gunfire," is now in production!

The news of Lin Chuyan joining the production was something fans really didn't know.

Mainly, Director Du Qiyu didn't have high hopes for this film himself, so he kept a low profile while putting the project together. He didn't mention who else was involved when approaching actors; everyone agreed to participate purely out of trust in Director Du Qiyu personally.

It was the same for Lin Chuyan; the two contacted each other privately, and then he just joined the production.

His Weibo posts during this period were all promotions for various endorsements; he hadn't posted much himself.

Today, it was rare for him to post something, so the fans naturally wanted to show their support.

Then they discovered that their idol had actually started filming a movie again!

A Hong Kong film! This time, Director Du Qiyu wasn't the producer, but the director! And it was the gangster genre he was best at!

You have to know, this was a reunion of "Director Du Qiyu + Lin Chuyan." Their last collaboration, "a moment of romance," had set a box office miracle. So, with this return to the gangster genre that Director Du Qiyu excelled at, could it be even better than "a moment of romance"?

However... No script??? Filming for 20 days??? What the hell???

[Holy crap, is that how they make movies over there?]

[How do you film without a script? Do the actors make up their own Lines?]

[It seems they have that tradition over there. We don't know, and we dare not ask...]

[Is it reliable? Only filming for 20 days?]

["a moment of romance" only took a month to film, right? I guess it's a low-budget film too?]

[I choose to trust Director Du! What's there to fear about 20 days? 20 days just means it'll be served up quickly!]

[Wait, what is this look on my idol?]

In the opening ceremony group photo posted by Lin Chuyan, there were eight people in total. Director Du Qiyu and Lin Chuyan stood in the middle. On both sides were Brother Wen, Ah Nan, and the other four members of The Five-Man Group.

Among these eight people, including Director Du Qiyu, not a single one looked like a good guy. This sense of oppression... The vibe was just right.

[This is what I wanted! A pure gangster film!]

[Holy crap, a fresh buzzcut Lin Chuyan. I can totally dig this look!]

[He looks so fierce. Won't Ruan Xingyu have nightmares when she sleeps at night? Hahahaha!]

[Maybe that queenly lady just likes this style?]

[Alright, alright, and there's Brother Crow. Will he flip the table this time?]

Some people also discussed the issue of the film's release in the mainland, but most didn't care—nonsense, Director Du Qiyu was the one who cast him, what could possibly be the problem? Just wait and see.

Soon, it was trending on Weibo again.

#Lin Chuyan New Film the mission# #Lin Chuyan Buzzcut Look# #Lin Chuyan Director Du Qiyu Reunite#

The subsequent filming went very smoothly. The first scene was a night scene. It was just getting dark, so they had to wait a little longer.

Everyone gathered to chat, especially Xin Zai, who had to act alongside Ah Lai, played by Lin Chuyan. The two went over their Lines again.

For example, regarding how they addressed each other, based on their status, one was "Brother Lai" and the other was "Xin Zai."

For instance, their later dialogue was all directed at the police, so there was actually less interaction between them.

Lin Chuyan thought for a moment: "That's easy to fix. After we finish talking, I'll stand up and walk out, you follow me and hand me a cigarette."

"Okay."

Night fell, and "the mission" was finally ready to start. How to film without a script? Simple, film in sequence.

Director Du Qiyu had Ah Fei go into the arcade and get on the dance machine.

"Stylist, wet his hair. Only button one button on his shirt, that's enough."

"Just dance, twist your body, make it look flashy. When you walk out, first wipe your sweat with a tissue, then carry your suit jacket on your forearm. Don't leave your hands empty either; hold a cigarette in one hand and a cola in the other."

When they filmed "a moment of romance," Director Du Qiyu was still the producer, and he was already very domineering on set. Now that he was the director himself, his control over the film was even stronger.

In some places, he allowed people to improvise, but in others, no matter how minor, things had to be done exactly according to his vision. Not a single thing could be changed; his word was final.

Lin Chuyan followed him, watching bit by bit. The characters took turns appearing; next were Ah Gui and Ah Mike, and Director Du Qiyu really got them all in one take.

And Lin Chuyan didn't disappoint either.

"Make the lighting darker. Why make the bar so bright?"

"Ready... Action!"

In this scene, Lin Chuyan had to face police questioning. How should he act in this situation? Lin Chuyan's approach was: Ah Lai hadn't faced this situation for the first time; he had to act like a seasoned veteran.

So he moved. He kept moving. From the moment the police began questioning, he had so many little mannerisms. Many, and natural.

He was sitting at the edge of the bar. Police: "Brother Lai, our team leader, Officer Feng."

Ah Lai turned his head, his expression very calm, and pointed to a chair: "Sit."

He adjusted his sitting posture and faced Officer Feng: "What would you like to drink?"

Police: "Yesterday at the street corner public restroom, some guy had a few fingers chopped off."

Ah Lai continued to adjust his sitting posture. He puffed out his chest, stretched his muscles, chewed gum in his mouth, and drew out the sound: "Just one..."

He touched his buzzcut, from his forehead to the back of his head, his body slumped down again, and he continued to draw out the sound: "You don't need to pay for food, right..."

Officer Feng: "Hand the person over. You're the one in charge."

Ah Lai's drifting gaze suddenly fixed on the other person, his voice suddenly dropped, and the rhythm of his Lines came out instantly: "Did I ever say it had anything to do with me?"

"Do you want us to come every day?"

Ah Lai immediately picked up the line, not letting it drop. He puffed out his chest again, his eyes indifferent, not caring about anything: "That's great then. I can take a vacation. You've done my job for me. This street will be guaranteed to be peaceful and quiet every day."

Xin Zai finally entered the scene. He brought the person who had his fingers chopped off.

"Brother Lai!"

"Sit." Ah Lai gave up his seat, turning his back to the camera.

The man with the missing fingers obediently sat down. By this time, he had actually been silenced by Xin Zai, and the police could only swallow their defeat.

Ah Lai walked forward again and spoke to the bartender: "Hey you, see what they want to drink. Put it on my tab. This time, there's really no need to pay."

He turned and walked away. Director Du Qiyu didn't call "Cut," so the camera began to follow.

Ah Lai walked through the crowd, and everyone silently moved aside. Bang—he raised his hands and deliberately slammed the door with both hands. This was definitely a provocation to the police.

He pushed the door open and came out to the street. The ripped jeans + short-sleeved floral shirt he was wearing didn't look ugly at all at this moment.

Ah Lai put his hands on his waist. His interaction with Xin Zai finally arrived—he reached out, his five fingers moving together. Xin Zai smoothly handed over a cigarette, and then smoothly handed over a lighter. Ah Lai pulled his hand over and lit it. Phew—this puff, comfortable.

"Cut! That's a wrap."

Director Du Qiyu had the visual in his mind; ending here, with the BGM playing, the coolness factor would be absolutely off the charts.

Also, this take of Lin Chuyan's was longer than Ah Gui's and Ah Mike's, and it was rare that he got it in one take too.

Director Du Qiyu was very pleased: Not bad, not bad. He was worthy of being the male lead he personally selected; he really didn't disappoint him.

"That's all for today. Everyone go back and study tomorrow's scenes well."

After they finished, Director Du Qiyu pulled Lin Chuyan over: "You even prepared gum to chew? Not bad."

"I didn't, Director Du. It was imaginary Acting."

Director Du Qiyu: "...Awesome. You really know how to play."