A script favored by Nanpai Sanye must have some mysterious elements.
The script Liu Boguang bought tells a series of thrilling stories that took place in old Shanghai during the Republic of China era.
Ancient Dao Sect disciples emerged to assist in the Anti-Japanese War.
As a result, they encountered pursuit and assassination by masters from the Soul-Reaping Sect, who were highly paid by the Japanese puppet regime.
The story culminates in them completing their mission with the assistance of an Orchid Gate successor.
The play recounts the tales of the Outer Eight Sects.
Among the Outer Eight Sects, the Dao Sect was the most prosperous.
The Assassin's Gate was the most dilapidated.
By the Republic of China era, the Orchid Gate had already developed a considerably mature industrial scale.
Each had its own mysterious aspects.
The extra role Chen Feng plays is a senior Dao Sect elder hidden in the bustling city, who has always stayed out of worldly affairs.
By chance, he rescues the male protagonist, who is being pursued by the Assassin's Gate.
The male protagonist is also a descendant of the Dao Sect.
However, his skills are diminished, and his reputation is undeserved.
When he learns that the male protagonist is working to raise military funds for our army's war effort, the hermit played by Chen Feng bravely helps him, imparting all his knowledge, and ultimately sacrificing his life to save the fate of the male and female protagonists.
It's a niche subject story.
However, with Nanpai Sanye's investment, and even serving as one of the screenwriters, the storytelling must be very strong.
It all depends on the director's filming techniques.
The male and female leads are newcomers, but now with Chen Feng's participation, the buzz has amplified.
Plus, Nanpai Sanye's golden reputation.
In any case, Liu Boguang is full of enthusiasm and confidence.
The next day, Chen Feng's scenes officially began filming.
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Before filming, Chen Feng did his makeup.
During makeup, Liu Boguang brought someone over.
A middle-aged man in his forties.
He was wearing casual clothes.
Liu Boguang led the middle-aged man to Chen Feng, smiling as he said, “Chen Feng, I brought a friend over. After you finish your makeup, he’ll explain the techniques of pickpockets to you.”
Chen Feng looked back and glanced, “Director Liu, this is…”
“Oh, his name is Zhao Guangnian. He’s an old police officer from the Municipal Bureau’s anti-pickpocketing squad. He knows everything about pickpocketing techniques; he’s the most experienced expert. I spent a lot of effort to invite Captain Zhao.”
Zhao Guangnian was expressionless, his demeanor stern.
It seemed he wasn't very keen on doing this kind of thing.
Who knows what connections Liu Boguang used to get him to come as a consultant.
He's a legitimate expert from the anti-pickpocketing squad, and they brought him over to be a film consultant, explaining pickpocketing techniques.
Isn't this neglecting proper duties?
In any case, the expression on Zhao Guangnian’s face wasn't very amiable.
After Chen Feng looked at him, he stood up and politely extended his hand, “Hello, Captain Zhao.”
“No need to be polite.”
Zhao Guangnian shook hands with Chen Feng.
Then Chen Feng moved past him, walked to the side to put on his costume, and said without looking back, “Director Liu, actually, there’s no need to find someone to guide me. I also know everything about pickpocketing techniques.”
“Ah?”
Liu Boguang was stunned.
“The Eight Methods of Dao Sect: Shun, Qian, Nian, Jia, Zhuang, Rou, Pai, She. Ever since I knew the role I was going to play, I looked up some information online. I know all these techniques.”
Liu Boguang was torn between laughter and tears, “Chen Feng, that’s theoretical knowledge. I’m talking about practical techniques. After all, you need to portray that… that state.”
“If I have the theory, I can do the technique.”
Chen Feng looked back and smiled, “And I practiced a bit last night, it felt pretty good.”
“Hahahahaha.”
Suddenly, Zhao Guangnian couldn't help but laugh.
He looked at Chen Feng and chuckled, “Young man, if you could learn techniques just by looking them up online, then we’d really have to keep an eye on you every day.”
Chen Feng also smiled, “Captain Zhao, I’m telling the truth. For example, the most profound technique among the Eight Methods of Dao Sect is called ‘She’, meaning to seize something from thin air.”
“That is, if I pass by you, the item in your pocket will be taken by me.”
“This is the most profound technique.”
“So, according to ancient legends, the ‘She’ technique is also called ‘Shadowless Hand’.”
Zhao Guangnian laughed even harder, “Young man, have you read too many novels? If such a technique really existed, then our anti-pickpocketing squad wouldn’t need to work, we could just retire.”
Chen Feng smiled.
He didn't say anything either.
He casually pulled something out of his back pocket and handed it over.
The expression on Zhao Guangnian’s face instantly froze.
His pupils contracted violently.
His own wallet?
He subconsciously felt his pants pocket.
It was gone!
His wallet was really gone.
Zhao Guangnian stiffened all over, slowly raising his head to look at Chen Feng.
Liu Boguang, standing nearby, was also stunned, staring at the wallet in Chen Feng’s hand and asking in confusion, “This is…”
“Captain Zhao’s wallet.”
Chen Feng smiled, “I took it from him when I passed by him. I used the ‘She’ technique, which is also the most profound technique of the Dao Sect, the Shadowless Hand.”
Liu Boguang: “…”
Is it real or fake?
Zhao Guangnian is the most experienced old police officer in the Municipal Bureau’s anti-pickpocketing squad.
His eyes are like radar.
As long as he sweeps through a crowd, any act of petty theft cannot escape his eyes.
Over the years, Zhao Guangnian has won countless awards.
So, how could Chen Feng take his wallet from his pocket right in front of him?
Liu Boguang looked at Zhao Guangnian.
Zhao Guangnian was cursing inwardly at this moment.
Looking at the wallet in the other person’s hand, he didn’t dare to reach out and take it.
How did he do it?
When Chen Feng passed by him just now, it seemed like he didn’t even touch him, so how did he take it?
The scene was awkward for more than ten seconds.
Only then did Zhao Guangnian slowly reach out and take his wallet back, saying suspiciously, “How did you get it?”
“I told you, the ‘She’ technique from the Eight Methods of Dao Sect.”
“I don’t believe it.”
Zhao Guangnian frowned, turned around and hid his wallet, then turned back to look at Chen Feng, “Show me again.”
Chen Feng didn't say anything.
He just looked him up and down.
Then he smiled and said, “Captain Zhao, Dao Sect masters are not gods. If they don’t know the exact location of the target, they can’t even make a move. You’ve hidden it so deeply, no one can get it.”
Zhao Guangnian asked in confusion, “Your ‘She’ technique isn’t working?”
“Hehe.”
Chen Feng smiled, “Have you ever seen a pickpocket who doesn’t scout the target before making a move? They definitely observe first, and only make a move when they find a suitable target.”
“Then how did you know my wallet was in my pocket just now?”
“Captain Zhao’s pants aren’t that baggy; the shape of the wallet in the pocket was obvious at a glance.”
“Hmm, reasonable.”
Zhao Guangnian nodded, then patted his chest, “The wallet is in my inner pocket. Come on, let’s see how you ‘She’ my wallet away.”
“Still won’t work.”
Chen Feng shook his head, “Captain Zhao, Dao Sect masters always choose times when the target isn’t paying attention to make a move. Now you’re deliberately staring at me, how could I make a move? I told you, I’m not a god.”
Zhao Guangnian: “…”
How is this kid so professional?
The more he spoke, the more he felt like an old hand.
Learning on the spot by looking up information online?
That’s nonsense, right?
Did this kid used to do this?
Zhao Guangnian was also familiar with Chen Feng.
A young actor who is very popular now.
He became famous from the variety show “What is an Actor.”
There are too many rumors about him online.
No one knows whether they are true or false.
Could it be… he really has a problem?