Afternoon.
Chen Feng finally received Yu Zhiwen's call again.
The location was set.
Seven Star Pangu Building.
Luxurious restaurant private room.
Chen Feng changed his clothes and immediately set off.
...
Arriving at the location.
As soon as he got out of the car, he saw Yu Zhiwen standing downstairs, excitedly waving at him.
Chen Feng smiled and walked over: "Hi."
"Feng Ge."
Yu Zhiwen greeted him like a fangirl, smiling sweetly at Chen Feng.
How could this be a small celebrity?
"Who all came?"
"My dad, Xing Ye, and Wang Director Wang Jing, and also Director Jiang Cheng. Oh, Director Jiang is the investor of Baimang Film and Television."
Chen Feng suddenly realized: "Oh, it's him. The famous blind assistant director, he was the one who played the blind man in A Chinese Odyssey, right?"
"That's right."
Yu Zhiwen said with a smile: "My dad and Director Jiang have been good friends for many years, and he also acted when he was young, which is why I have resources from Hong Kong."
"Understood."
"Let's go, Feng Ge, they are all waiting for you upstairs."
"Let's go."
The two walked into the building together.
...
In the private room.
When Chen Feng and Yu Zhiwen pushed the door open, the lively chatter inside immediately stopped.
Immediately after, Wang Jing exaggeratedly stood up and greeted them: "Chen Feng, long time no see, long time no see."
Chen Feng smiled and shook his hand, casually asking: "Wang Director, you've been well."
"Haha, thanks to you."
Wang Jing gripped Chen Feng's hand tightly, then turned back to the others and said seriously: "Half a year ago, he told me that my stomach had a problem and told me to go to the hospital to get it checked quickly."
"Guess what?"
"I didn't take it seriously at first."
"But a few days after returning to Hong Kong, I was hospitalized with stomach pain."
"After a check-up, it was erosive gastric ulcer, and there were even signs of cancerous changes. It scared me so much that I quickly had surgery, and I've only just recovered."
"So, do you think it's spooky?"
"This kid not only knows how to act, but also how to treat illnesses."
Yu Zhiwen's father, Yu Jiadong, quickly chuckled and teased: "Wang Director, that's enough, stop trying to trick us. Mr. Chen, come on, everyone, let's get acquainted."
So, everyone introduced themselves.
Chen Feng also finally met his childhood idol, Xing Ye.
His hair was grizzled.
He was wearing a very simple Tang suit.
Upon seeing Chen Feng, he spoke in somewhat faltering Mandarin, forcing a smile: "Hello, Mr. Chen."
"Hello, Xing Ye teacher."
Xing Ye quickly shook his head and smiled: "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."
Wang Jing chuckled: "Everyone, please sit, let's chat while sitting."
"Yes, yes, sit, sit."
"Everyone sit down, it's easier to talk when sitting."
"Wenwen, go tell the waiter to bring the decanted wine. Hurry up and serve the dishes, let's eat, drink, and chat."
"Got it."
...
After everyone was seated, there was a round of pleasantries.
It was mainly Wang Jing who was talking.
He was so talkative.
He recounted in detail how Chen Feng had taken his pulse, and since Gu Zai and Hua Zai were also there at the time, they could all testify, so everyone had no choice but to believe him.
It was just that such a thing was too unbelievable.
For a moment, everyone marveled.
Chen Feng also humbly said a few words to get by.
After a brief chat, the food and wine were all served, and Yu Zhiwen became the serving girl, pouring wine for everyone.
Due to Yu Jinhua's connection, everyone in the room was very respectful of Chen Feng.
He had clearly become a highly respected figure.
Although no one knew why Yu Jinhua became Chen Feng's employee, this matter was basically common knowledge within the Hong Kong circle.
After three rounds of drinks.
Xing Ye finally found an opportunity to chat with Chen Feng.
The content of their conversation was nothing more than acting.
Xing Ye found Chen Feng's acting style very novel, especially the concept of 'acting becoming real' that Chen Feng mentioned on the final stage of the decisive battle.
And his on-site interpretation of a Buddhist monk also shocked Xing Ye.
So, Chen Feng also chatted aimlessly.
As they chatted, Chen Feng asked with interest: "Xing Ye, you have always been my idol. Since childhood, I have loved your wild imagination."
"I love watching all your movies."
"Now that I have the opportunity to act, I actually really hope to cooperate with you."
"I wonder if Xing Ye has any greatly contrasting minor roles that I can try, to experience the addiction of a mo lei tau movie?"
Upon hearing Chen Feng proactively bring up this question, Xing Ye said without thinking: "I actually just wanted to see your feeling firsthand."
Chen Feng immediately smiled and nodded: "I have no problem."
Wang Jing on the side also started to egg them on: "Do a segment right now. Really, Xing Ye, I've noticed that for Chen Feng, on-site assessments have never stumped him."
"Is that so..."
Xing Ye pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "In my understanding, I prefer characters filled with complex emotions."
"Because such characters have full tension and bring a great impact to people."
"For example, Xu Wenqiang in 'Shanghai Bund'."
"Many people have interpreted this character."
"But the one I admire most is still Chow Yun-fat's version."
"The Xu Wenqiang interpreted by Chow Yun-fat is a classic character who simultaneously possesses the scholarly spirit, ruffian temperament, patriotic blood, and ruthless decisiveness, among many other qualities."
"You have to know, perfectly combining villainy with elegance is itself a difficult problem."
"So..."
Xing Ye looked at Chen Feng: "Can you portray this 'Xu Wenqiang' character with a comprehensive temperament that I'm describing?"
"Ding, the host's target character 'Xu Wenqiang' has been detected. Congratulations to the host for becoming a true patriotic hero of old Shanghai."
"Congratulations to the host for simultaneously possessing the qualities of 'scholarly demeanor', 'bloodiness', 'ruffian', 'courageous decisiveness', and 'prioritizing righteousness'."
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the old-era Qing Gang token, 'azure dragon token'."
"Congratulations to the host for obtaining the contact information of the descendants of the old-era Qing Gang Ten Sisters."
Listening to the prompt in his mind, Chen Feng was somewhat surprised.
He didn't expect a character like Xu Wenqiang to not be categorized as a 'gang boss' by the system.
Patriotic hero?
So, this is a complex character that combines a positive image with a gang boss, right?
And the 'Zhou Chaoxian' type of gang boss he experienced before, that was completely evil, an absolute villain with anti-human and anti-social characteristics.
Chen Feng was satisfied.
Especially after experiencing a patriotic hero character, he even obtained the former Qing Gang's token, and also the contact information of some Ten Sisters' descendants.
He could research it tonight.
As for now...
Chen Feng didn't hesitate, looking at Xing Ye and nodding seriously: "I can try."
After speaking, he stood up and walked out, also calling out Yu Zhiwen, whose eyes were full of stars, to help him with some simple makeup.
After the two left.
In the private room.
Everyone was discussing.
You know, a character like Xu Wenqiang should be able to show his characteristics more in the play.
It's almost impossible to show that complex temperament with just a simple appearance and understanding.
Therefore, everyone knew Xing Ye's intention in giving this topic.
He just wanted to stump Chen Feng.
This was Xing Ye's temperament.
If Chen Feng could perform to his satisfaction under these conditions, making this set-obsessed perfectionist feel that it was indeed the case, then Chen Feng's acting skills would truly be recognized by Xing Ye.
So, could Chen Feng do it?