Chi Feiran felt as if feathers had gently brushed over his ears, causing a slight itch. He inexplicably felt a bit embarrassed.
Moreover, Rong Jin added, ‘When we start shooting later, just focus on me.’
Chi Feiran responded quietly, feeling somewhat strange about it.
Fortunately, the production team reminded them to sit by the tree trunk for light and sound adjustments.
Chi Feiran suppressed his embarrassment and adjusted his clothes before sitting down against the tree trunk.
Looking up, Rong Jin, who was already tall, seemed even more towering and majestic.
Suddenly, Chi Feiran thought that in Chu Bai’s heart, Chu Heng was probably this reliable figure.
Chi Feiran carefully interpreted the characters. The nervousness that was originally present gradually eased.
As everything was set up and the surroundings quieted down, the director stood in front of the camera and shouted, ‘Action!’
The script supervisor, after skillfully clapping the slate, quickly stepped away from the camera.
However, at that moment, Chi Feiran felt a bit nervous. He looked up at Rong Jin, who was looking down at him.
No, it wasn’t Rong Jin.
This was Chu Heng, his senior.
His senior, with extraordinary talent, dedicated his life to using his sword to rectify injustices in the world.
Chu Heng’s sharpness was evident in his eyes, like a sword waiting to be unsheathed. Although the sect was peaceful, it couldn’t retain him.
A hint of bitterness surged in Chu Bai’s heart. He reached out and gently pulled the sleeve of the person in front of him, looking up at him.
Despite countless words, in the end, there was only a soft, ‘Senior…’
Seemingly casual, yet filled with intimacy and reluctance.
Chu Heng pulled him up from the ground, saying, ‘The ground is cold.’
Chi Feiran stood up following his strength, his eyes deeply fixed on the person in front of him, swallowing all the words trying to persuade Chu Heng to stay.
Chu Heng seemed to sense something and asked, ‘What’s wrong?’
Chi Feiran pursed his lips, revealing a sly smile of a young man. ‘Just admiring Senior…’
His skin reflected the sunlight, except for his eyes, which were as dark as ink.
The director shouted, ‘Cut!’
Chi Feiran was suddenly brought back to reality, but the slight sourness in his heart had not yet dissipated.
As the director was reviewing the footage, Chi Feiran and Rong Jin remained motionless.
Rong Jin asked him, ‘How did it feel?’
Chi Feiran, however, asked in return, ‘Do you regret leaving?’
Rong Jin paused for a moment and answered in a deep voice, ‘I regret it.’
He was answering on behalf of Chu Heng. If he didn’t regret it, there wouldn’t have been those sleepless nights with a sword in his arms, nor would he have returned to the deserted sect after gaining fame.
Chi Feiran’s heart swelled, but he said, ‘I don’t regret it.’
Chu Bai didn’t regret it, not until death.
Chu Bai died in the third year after Chu Heng left, while Chu Heng was gaining a reputation in the martial world.
When he learned of the news, his junior had already turned into a pile of yellow soil.
Chi Feiran took a deep breath. Chu Bai’s role was only tragic in the scene of his death; the rest of the scenes could be considered happy.
But those moments of happiness, after knowing the ending, turned into heart-wrenching blades, causing pain no matter how you looked at them.
In the script of “Swordsmanship,” the portrayal of these brothers was melodramatic.
Chu Heng initially thought Chu Bai was weak, but upon learning about his background, he felt an innate desire to protect the weak and uphold justice.
Ironically, the great swordsman spent his life helping others, but his junior couldn’t do much.
Having watched the replay twice, the director finally felt satisfied and said, ‘It’s a wrap! Prepare for the next scene!’
Chi Feiran looked around after hearing the announcement. The crew members were busy all around.
Li Yuan and Chen Mengyang also came over, praising and asking if he was thirsty and needed water.
The director was very pleased, thinking there would be some delays with the newcomer, but the kid turned out to be quite perceptive.
Although the acting wasn’t outstanding in the previous scene, it was already good enough. The presence of the two characters in the frame seemed harmonious, and the overall emotional expression was very natural.
This natural state was rare. The director thought for a moment and decided not to reshoot, giving the newcomer some encouragement.
After Li Yuan and Chen Mengyang stepped aside, Rong Jin finally spoke to Chi Feiran, ‘It’s all fake.’
Chi Feiran looked at him, and Rong Jin whispered, ‘The story is all fake; don’t be sad.’
Chi Feiran felt a bit embarrassed but couldn’t help asking, ‘Why does Chu Bai have to die…’
Rong Jin remained silent for a moment before answering, ‘It’s written by the scriptwriter.’
Although it should be analyzed from specific plot arrangements, Rong Jin felt that a straightforward answer would be better at this moment. The emotions of the kid in front of him seemed easy to lead off track.
Chi Feiran: ‘…’
It’s amazing how sorrow disappears in an instant.
