Ge You wore an all-black Zhongshan suit, a style very reminiscent of the Republican era.
His hair was slicked back, and he wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, perfectly embodying his lean, villainous image.
"Alright, very good."
"Your acting is superb, both of you."
Ge You approached with a beaming smile.
"Teacher Ge, hello."
Upon seeing Ge You, Su Han greeted him with a cheerful smile.
As a newcomer, one's seniority was quite important in the entertainment industry. Su Han, given his standing, was very polite.
"Hello to you both."
"You are Su Han, right?"
Ge You smiled and appraised Su Han from head to toe.
Su Han had been very popular in the industry recently. Furthermore, the role he played in "A World Without Thieves," which was originally intended for Ge You, had ultimately gone to Su Han.
This was, of course, also because Ge You had been too busy at the time to film simultaneously, which led director Feng Xiaogang to approach Su Han.
"Yes. That's me."
"A World Without Thieves was filmed very well."
Great Master Ge looked at Su Han with a smile and praised him.
Su Han replied humbly, "It was alright, alright."
"If Great Master Ge had acted, you would certainly have done a better job."
"Hahaha, you flatter me, truly you do."
"I still have much to learn from you. After all, you recently starred in an international film, which not everyone can do."
"You truly possess real talent."
Su Han and Ge You engaged in some mutual professional flattery.
It was through this exchange of compliments that they became more familiar with each other.
"Alright, prepare for the shoot!"
Chen Kaige's announcement signaled the commencement of the next scene.
All the crew members in the film set entered their preparation state.
Ge You, Su Han, and Gege were all ready.
The camera positions on set were also prepared, and all aspects were in readiness.
Everyone transitioned into the shooting mode.
Gege resumed his character, embracing Su Han from behind.
As they were playing around, the door opened.
"Creak~"
Ge You, with his beastly heart, took off his hat and walked in.
"Yo, Fourth Master."
"I've heard much about you. You both truly live up to your reputations."
Su Han and Gege stood straight before him, one after the other.
Su Han, with a smile, cupped his fists: "Fourth Master, you honor us with your presence."
Ge You walked in and turned to sit down.
His subordinates who had led him in set up a stool for him, and another subordinate carried a gift.
After entering, Ge You did not even glance at Su Han, maintaining an air of pampered indulgence throughout.
"A bit presumptuous, but this is a token of my regard."
A subordinate with a face as plump as a pig's head stepped forward to help open the gift box.
Inside the box was a dazzling, resplendent opera headdress used in Peking Opera.
The lighting was excellent, making the entire headdress gleam with light, truly beautiful.
"They say that back in the day, did the Empress Dowager grant such grandeur when bestowing opera?"
"Did she?"
The pig-headed subordinate looked at Gege. "No."
"Fourth Master, how can you say that to my Dieyi?"
A close-up focused on Gege's white-painted face.
Ge You raised his hand slightly. "This scene, 'The Farewell of the King and the Beauty,' has a long and deep history, originating from the Kunqu opera 'The Thousand-Flower Record.' Many renowned artists have performed it, but only you, Boss Cheng, have elevated your portrayal of Yu Ji to the realm of perfection."
"Most interesting."
On the monitor, Ge You was fully immersed in his role, embodying the lustful nature of Yuan Siye and his enchantment with Cheng Dieyi.
"For a moment, this humble servant even felt as if I were lost in illusion."
"At times, I truly believed it was Yu Ji reincarnated before my very eyes."
Yuan Siye stared intently at Cheng Dieyi.
Gege, in his current state, looked so delicate and pitiful, evoking a sense of heartache.
In this scene, Gege and Ge You were outwardly still, but their inner emotions were in flux.
Su Han, on the other hand, was the opposite.
Su Han's inner self was static, while his outward appearance was dynamic.
Su Han placed one foot on the stool and brushed the dust off his trousers.
"Boss Duan, when the Hegemon returns to camp to make his appearance, he should meet the Yu Ji. According to tradition, he must take seven steps, but you only took five."
"The King of Chu should possess a noble bearing. If he is imposing yet lacks gravitas, would he not then become a mere Huang Tianba of the martial world?"
Su Han spoke as he dressed himself neatly.
Finally, he stood beside Gege, looking at Ge You with a smile.
"Fourth Master, you are a luminary of the Pear Garden."
"Your understanding of both civil and military arts is profound, unimpeded, and your mastery of all six categories is complete. How could you possibly be mistaken?"
Ge You: ...
"If you were mistaken, then my brother and I would not dare to show ourselves in the opera houses of Beiping."
Duan Xiaolou's words were delivered with immense assertiveness, showing no deference whatsoever to Fourth Master Yuan.
However, Cheng Dieyi found himself in a more difficult predicament.
As he was deeply immersed in his role, Fourth Master Yuan was the only one who truly appreciated his art.
Caught between his senior brother and Fourth Master Yuan, he was in an awkward position.
He offered a brief pleasantry: "Fourth Master, you must guide us."
Su Han took a sip of tea and wiped his mouth with a towel.
Yuan Siye: "If you do not find it too bothersome, I invite you both to my humble abode for a few drinks, after which we can discuss further."
"To be frank, there is a great deal of knowledge to be gained from this opera."
"Oh, Fourth Master. I apologize."
"As it happens, I have an appointment for a more… spirited evening."
Su Han revealed a knowing smile, with a hint of ferocity.
"Another delightful engagement, excellent."
"And Boss Cheng?"
Ge You looked at Gege.
Gege did not answer; his silence was his response.
"Then, we shall meet again for a stroll through the snow to admire the plum blossoms, and discuss it then."
"Please excuse me."
Su Han: "Fourth Master, safe travels."
Yuan Siye, accompanied by his retinue, left the room, followed by Duan Xiaolou.
"Dieyi, I am leaving."