Brother Dao Took the Entertainment Industry by Storm, Fans Beg Me Not to Kill Anymore

Chapter 468: Wait—Shu Yuxiu Was Acting… But Xiao He, You’re Actually That Good?!

In the following days, the box office for ”No Bait” continued to climb steadily. As for the other works released in the same period, they had long since faded into a state of being virtually nonexistent.

Among them, Sun Gongʼs ”The Inescapable Place,” due to its overly artsy and literary plot, was mercilessly roasted in turn by various major bloggers. Finally, unable to bear it any longer, it was hastily pulled from theaters, choosing to avoid the overwhelming momentum of ”No Bait.”

Now, analysis videos and promotional videos for ”No Bait” could be seen everywhere on the platforms. Even the usually sharp-tongued bloggers from all sides had, for once, shown a favorable attitude towards ”No Bait.”

The emotional analyst blogger, Bai Xiaobai, who had previously analyzed the reasons for Xiao Heʼs explosive popularity abroad, even started a dedicated video series because of this. He focused on analyzing and explaining Shu Yuxiuʼs actions in ”No Bait”—how he relied on disguise and learning to deceive upper-class wealthy young masters and young ladies from affluent families.

This even included Shu Yuxiuʼs attire and style every time he went out with those people, the language and culture in social settings, the special skills he inadvertently displayed... These crucial aspects that subtly enhanced his personal charm and deepened the impression of his class status were all deeply dissected by Bai Xiaobai.

Although in the movie, everyone already knew that Shu Yuxiu personally went to work and observe at different high-end venues, secretly learning, and gradually acquired these abilities, finally relying on these details to successfully solidify his persona as a wealthy young master, the time given in the movie was still too short. Many parts were just briefly mentioned and passed over.

The viewers might not have even grasped the concept before the plot had already moved on. So, it wasnʼt until Bai Xiaobai delved into and expanded upon these details in the plot that everyone could belatedly realize just how incredible Shu Yuxiu really was.

[Details! Itʼs all about the details!]

[All I can say is, when you reach Shu Yuxiuʼs level, you can succeed at anything.]

[Actually, you donʼt even need to get too hung up on all that messy knowledge about red wine and cigars. If an ordinary person talked to me like that, Iʼd just think they were showing off, which would actually ruin my impression. On the other hand, the calculated outfits and boyfriend talk techniques Shu Yuxiu used every time he met Qi Xinyue—as a girl, I really canʼt find any fault. If this con artist targeted me, I really wouldnʼt be able to resist at all.]
[Shu Yuxiuʼs pursuit of Qi Xinyue was truly filled with meticulous details. When I watched it in the theater, early on, just like Qi Xinyue, I had a super favorable impression of Shu Yuxiu and already found it hard to believe he really killed his wife. Then, by the end... sigh. All I can say is ordinary people can really learn from Shu Yuxiuʼs details and clever little ideas. The key point is during the bungee jumping scene with the two of them—how Shu Yuxiu handled the situation before and after, and his attitude towards his girlfriend, itʼs truly a god-tier boyfriend tutorial.]

[This blogger Bai Xiaobai has already analyzed this. Interested friends can go directly to his homepage to check out his analysis tutorial. It includes things like how a guy should dress for a first date, what to bring when going out, how to react when meeting, conversation techniques on the way, restaurant choices after the date... Itʼs really packed with solid advice.]

[You all are just watching for fun, while Iʼm kneeling down to study, memorizing it frame by frame.]

[Amidst a sea of lies, I discovered a few nuggets of gold-digging techniques.]

[Friendly reminder: If you want to learn from Shu Yuxiu to cross social classes or find a wealthy woman to be a gold-digger, you should first ensure you have the looks for it.]

[Thanks for the reminder, but my suggestion is that you better not remind me.]

[Regardless, Iʼll jot this down first and try it out later when coaxing my girlfriend.]

[Right, immediately pulling out my notebook... damn, I almost forgot, I donʼt have a girlfriend.]

[Wait, is it only me whoʼs shocked that Shu Yuxiu doesnʼt exist, but Xiao He actually knows how to do all this?]

[Huh? What makes you say that?]

[Head over to the official account to watch their behind-the-scenes promotional videos. I dare swear this is the most hardcore promotional video Iʼve ever seen, hundreds of times better than a director getting emotional and crying in front of the monitor.]

[Just came back from watching it. Really, only one sentence—Xiao He is awesome!]

Following this topic, curious netizens immediately went to check out the promotional behind-the-scenes footage recently released on the official account.

In the video, Xiao He, wearing a flight suit, was chatting and laughing with the coach behind him.

Immediately after, they saw the previously smiling young man put on a serious expression and leap from the flying helicopter—

Once, twice, three times...

The video repeatedly edited together several shots of Xiao He skydiving, each time slightly different. It was clear this wasnʼt the same video clip repeated, but rather that Xiao He had jumped many times, collected a certain amount of footage, and then edited it all together.

Besides this, there were many other skills identical to ”Shu Yuxiuʼs.”

Such as underwater filming lasting several hours, a high-speed drift and emergency stop captured in a single continuous take on the racetrack, singing a gorgeous, melodious French love song to confess to the female lead...

Even in another video, the production team thoughtfully reposted the vlog video that Xiao Chen had filmed when he followed Xiao He to his first car racing competition. This video had gained some popularity when it was first circulated back domestically, though it was mostly limited within the fan community. This time, the production team took the opportunity to repost it, instantly attracting a large group of film fans and casual observers.

Watching the young man in the video raise the championship trophy in his hand, smiling with triumphant spirit, everyone belatedly realized a terrifying fact—

It seems, perhaps, probably, this guy was for real?

[Wha...? Wait, no way, this guy actually knows how to do this stuff?]

[I was just watching for fun, thinking this production teamʼs promotion was going to be another cringey routine. But after seeing this video, I really canʼt laugh at all. Iʼll quietly buy a movie ticket to show support. This actor is really putting in the effort...]

[Everyone thought it was acting, but actually, thereʼs no need to act. Itʼs just Shu Yuxiu himself logging on.]

[Brother Xiao, how many more talents do you have that I, your emperor, donʼt know about? Skydiving, racing, diving, French... There are many ways to insult people, but not by showing off a whole cabinet of certificates to prove how awesome you are!]

[I advise you to delete this. I have a friend whoʼs feeling a bit uncomfortable inside...]

[Holy crap, so the rumors within the industry were true! Itʼs said the casting for Shu Yuxiu was extremely strict. The director searched for a male lead for ten years without finding a satisfactory one. Finally, when Brother Xiao emerged out of nowhere, Director Ning ultimately settled on him.]

[Haha, although that sounds quite satisfying, let me help the production team debunk a rumor. ”No Bait” wasnʼt delayed for ten years because they couldnʼt find a male lead. It was because the script was held up by the authorities for ten years, failing to get approval, and only now could they finally start production.]

[Actually, the male lead back then was supposed to be Shu Han. Shu Hanʼs acting skills go without saying. When I found out Shu Han was passed over, I actually felt some regret. But now, having seen Xiao Heʼs version of Shu Yuxiu, I know how wrong I was before. Xiao He is truly the chosen one for Shu Yuxiu. No one can replace him. Xiao Heʼs Shu Yuxiu is the absolute best!]

[Laughing at first, then ending up in tears. Xiao He really put in so much effort for this role. Now heʼs finally reaping the rewards. Iʼm really so happy for him.]

[Huh? The ”No Bait” script was held up for ten years before getting approved? What on earth was written in it back then? Iʼm a bit curious.]

[Head over to this bloggerʼs analysis on Bilibili. Theyʼve already dug up the subplot involving Officer Zhang. Iʼm really in awe of the speed of these bloggers. Itʼs downright terrifying. (Friendly reminder: Itʼs recommended to watch the movie in theaters first before checking out their analysis videos. Otherwise, youʼll just feel your brain is empty and wonʼt understand anything.)]

[Alright, thanks! Iʼll go watch it right away!]

Thus, driven by curiosity, a large number of people clicked the yellow button below, redirecting to the Bilibili homepage to take a look.