79: Chapter 79 Playing Two Roles 79: Chapter 79 Playing Two Roles Upon hearing Sister Long’s words, Han Fei was at first very calm, but then an emotion slowly emerged from the depths of his mind.
From graduating from the film academy, to starting to work behind the scenes, to having his own show, and then losing everything.
All his memories flashed before him in an instant, and Han Fei slowly raised his finger to himself.
“Exactly, we’ve considered all aspects, and you are the most suitable protagonist for this play!” Director Jiang nodded affirmatively, and then he slapped Han Fei on the shoulder with force, “When you become famous later, remember to treat me to a meal, eh!”
The wish he had harbored for so many years was fulfilled at this moment, and Han Fei had never imagined that all his efforts in the past had come to naught.
Now, he spent his days studying criminal psychology, preparing to become an auxiliary police or something of the sort, and in the end, he was chosen to be the protagonist.
“This is the script we’ve tailor-made for you, take a look.” Sister Long handed the script to Han Fei, “You don’t need to pretend to be someone else, you are the protagonist in this play, you’ll be playing yourself.”
Han Fei was not overwhelmed by the great joy in his heart, he carefully flipped through the script, while the few people in the cabin waited patiently for him.
About ten minutes later, Han Fei put down the script and said, “This script is too unrealistic, I’m not as formidable as it describes.
In fact, the Human-body Puzzle case was cracked ten years later mainly thanks to the Xinhu Police, and Meng Changxi.”
“Meng Changxi?” Sister Long and Director Jiang’s understanding of Meng Changxi was limited only to that live broadcast.
“He’s the murderer’s older brother.
The key evidence I gave to the police was provided by him.” Han Fei also sat down in the room, and with the most succinct words, he replayed the entire case for everyone.
“In this case, I played more of a role of providing clues.
If one really had to pick out a protagonist from the entire case, I think Meng Changxi and Meng Chang’an, the two brothers, would be more suited.
One represents the darkness hiding in the light, the other is the light hiding in the darkness.”
Ordinary newcomers would not dare to directly offer suggestions to the director and producer like Han Fei did, but Han Fei was special, as he had personally been involved in solving the case.
“I suggest making Meng Changxi the male lead and Meng Chang’an the antagonist, that would be the most authentic retelling,” Han Fei said, staring at the script on the table, expressing his opinion.
“We also want to adapt it based on reality, the problem is, can you play Meng Changxi well?
His character is too complex, he must have suffered some psychological trauma.” Sister Long was someone who understood the business; she knew such a character would be incredibly difficult to master.
“If anyone in this world can enter the heart of Meng Changxi, that person should be me.
I’ve seen his true side, and I’ve also heard his mother talk about his childhood.” Han Fei was certain he could play Meng Changxi well.
“Even if you can portray Meng Changxi perfectly, who will act against you?
Who will play Meng Chang’an?
For two characters that are at odds with each other, the acting must be on point for both; otherwise, the superb acting of one will completely eclipse the performance of the other,” Sister Long shook her head: “I don’t think there’s anyone in this cast who can portray the perversion hidden deep within Meng Chang’an.”
“Perhaps I could also play Meng Chang’an.”
“You want to undertake dual roles?”
“I’d like to try; after all, I’m one of the people who know them best.”
Han Fei carefully recollected everything about Meng Chang’an, from the books Meng Chang’an often read to the repressed, perverted teenager in Meng Shi’s stories.
His facial expressions kept changing, different figures flashing through his mind.
First came the bloodthirsty madman on the sixth floor, followed by Xu Qin’s utter pathology and uncontrollable desire to cut, then the two scar-covered lunatics from the sixth floor, and finally, the murderer who was like a venomous snake in his softness.
In a very short time, Han Fei had sequentially displayed four personality-distinct maniacal killers, leaving everyone in the room completely stunned.
Yet this was only the beginning, as Han Fei knew Meng Chang’an appeared on the surface to be a very rational and calm high-quality talent.
He excelled in his studies, had strong abilities, and even became a senior executive at a large company like Eternal Life Pharmaceutical.
Anyone who saw him would never associate him with perversity, yet it was such a person who, as a child, would torture animals when angry and, in pursuit of the so-called Butterfly, had his hands stained with blood, committing heinous crimes.
His craziness and perversity initially manifested on the surface, but as he grew older, he learned to hide it, and began to keep everything inside.
Anger, slaughter, desire, repression—all these emotions hatched a demon in his heart.
The horrific and perverse expressions on Han Fei’s face gradually receded, but the demon at the bottom of his heart was laughing hideously.
The more normal he appeared on the surface, the crazier he became inside.
When the last trace of ferocity disappeared from his face, the devil in his heart finally took over everything.
His eyes opened, and Han Fei looked around at everyone in the room, giving them all a unique sense of oppression, as if they were facing not a person but a pitch-black sea.
Drawing in a cool breath, Sister Long, despite her many years in the business, was still seeing such a terrifying actor for the first time.
Han Fei’s acting was too good, far beyond her imagination.
Sister Long tossed the script on the table into the trash can and walked up to Han Fei, “It’s rare to see such good acting in actors in their twenties.
It’s definitely the right decision to have you play this role.”
Having entered the role, it took Han Fei some time to break free, “This is my first time as a lead.
I will do well with this play, but I hope you can respect the facts and respect those who have been hurt by this case.”
“No problem, we’ll stick as close to reality as we can,” Sister Long turned her head and said to Jiang Yi, “Go and call the screenwriter over.
Let Han Fei get involved in the scriptwriting, and you guys should start shooting as soon as possible to make up for the lost time.”
Director Jiang took out his cellphone to contact the screenwriter, while Sister Long had the leading actress come over, “Han Fei, this is our company’s newcomer.
Originally, this play was meant to promote her.
We hope you can help her with her acting.”
Looking at the slender arms of the leading actress, Han Fei slowly stood up, “Is her role in this play a policewoman?”
“Yes, the plan was for her to assist you in solving the case, the two of you as partners.”
“Acting is indeed important, but more than acting…” Han Fei’s thoughts drifted to the figure of Li Xue, and he walked over to the female actress, inquiring, “Can you fight?”