Transcendent Actor: Rewriting the Script
Chapter 29

The Nameless Person, This Master is an Orphan

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Zhang Guangmu almost couldn't help but laugh out loud.

This behavior made Lin Xuan glare at him, filled with grief and indignation, wishing he could beat him up on the spot.

Just as the two were about to erupt into conflict, Zhang Guangmu's script hint arrived again.

[Lin Xuan is the seventh son of the Fort Master, and among his many children, he is not favored.]

[Although I look down on such a waste, I have always remembered the Fort Master's kindness. For the Fort Master's sake, I do not intend to make things too difficult for him.]

[Lin Xuan... no matter how unwilling he is, in the end, he is just a waste.]

[Human destiny is set from the moment of birth!]

The script hint, disguised as inner thoughts, made Zhang Guangmu pause.

The Control Group is really something!

Their ability to adapt and make decisions on the fly is undeniable!

Just as he encountered the protagonist Lin Xuan, a relevant side plot was rushed out.

If he had blurted out "waste" under the influence of these hints, the hatred would have been maxed out, and the plot conflict would have been created.

Following the normal Main Plot progression, it wouldn't be long before Lin Xuan, spurred on by the little Flame Wolf beside him, would take off and crush Zhang Guangmu like an ant.

Zhang Guangmu understood.

Perhaps...

In the eyes of the Production Team, he was an insignificant minor character, whose only purpose was to shape the protagonist's image, create small moments of satisfaction and plot twists, and also serve as a prelude to the Final Battle between the Protagonist Group and the main Villain forces.

"Before I answer your question, I must refute your incorrect viewpoint."

Zhang Guangmu had no intention of following the script hint.

Subconscious Actors with strong rebellious tendencies were as numerous as reeds in a river; those who completely obeyed "inner thoughts" were the minority.

The contributions of his predecessors meant that no matter how wildly Zhang Guangmu tore up the script, he didn't have to worry about any repercussions.

Knowing this, Zhang Guangmu decided to let loose.

He stood beside Flame Wolf Bai Yue, staring intently at Lin Xuan, and said with the arrogance of someone riding on another's coattails, "First of all, I wasn't the one who insulted you, so your words don't hold any water."

Bai Yue, having eaten Zhang Guangmu's grilled meat, was also very cooperative. spread wolf legs, bared teeth, and held a few intensely hot sparks in mouth.

Lin Xuan's expression was unsightly, heart pounded wildly, and breathing became rapid. However, did not look away, but gritted teeth, meeting Zhang Guangmu's gaze head-on, refusing to back down.

"Secondly, even if I did insult you, you could have insulted me back. What are you trying to do with that look? Trying to kill someone? Oh ho! You dare to glare at me! Do you think acting tough like this will scare anyone? Are you a child?"

Speaking of which, Zhang Guangmu smacked his lips and said in a boastful tone, "Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm also an executioner whose hands are stained with blood. You're still a bit short of scaring me!"

"Lastly..."

"What you just said lacked some spirit."

"If it were me, I would say this..."

Zhang Guangmu's expression changed. His previously flippant demeanor instantly shifted. His brows furrowed, his eyes turned sinister, and his expression became enraged. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a volcano suppressed to its limit, ready to erupt at any moment.

His eyes widened, bloodshot and about to burst. He shouted with all his might, his voice choked with tears: "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river! Do not bully a poor youth!"

Lin Xuan's eyes flickered. He felt a belly full of anger, but now he didn't know where to vent it.

Was it really necessary to argue with such a person?

After all, it wasn't the Wolf Rider in front of him who had been spouting nonsense earlier, but the foul-mouthed commoner beside him.

"I more or less understand what you mean."

Lin Xuan looked at Flame Wolf Bai Yue warily, then refocused his gaze on Zhang Guangmu: "I'm not a petty person. Since it was just a misunderstanding, let's just let bygones be bygones between us."

"However..."

Anything is afraid of "but" and "however," because once these words expressing a turn of events are spoken, they often mean that what was said before was just a prelude, all secondary, and the main point lies after the turn.

Lin Xuan's gaze shifted, landing on the Extra Passerby. His expression was slightly ferocious: "Filthy commoner! A mere lower-class person, not even a Wolf Rider, dares to point fingers and gossip behind my back! Who gave you the guts?"

"Kneel!"

"Cut out your own tongue, and I'll spare your life!"

Upon hearing this, the Extra Passerby's face turned pale. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat, his whole body collapsing limply to the ground. He wanted to beg for mercy, but seemed unable to utter a word.

Some Xiao Bai Groups floating in the air were confused by Lin Xuan's behavior.

"Commoner? Lower-class person?"

"Is this something Yang Chi would say? I can't believe it..."

"It must be a script arrangement. Don't worry, everyone, keep watching!"

"Nonsense! There was no script hint above the head of Lin Xuan, played by Yang Chi, just now! He's saying this because he really thinks it! Understand?"

"Ah, this... another one broke character!"

Snap!

Zhang Guangmu snapped his fingers, drawing everyone's attention.

He said with a grin, "Although I've always felt that 'Don't advise others to be good without experiencing their suffering' makes a lot of sense, we're all grown men. Being insulted a few times won't cost us a piece of flesh. You can curse him a few times, beat him up, and it's all fine, but making him cut out his tongue is a bit much."

"Besides, someone like me, a Nameless Person, doesn't even get cursed at because no one knows who I am."

The Shrewd and calculating Extra heard this and immediately knelt before the two, frantically slapping himself and cursing himself with phrases like "blind fool" and "looking down on people with dog eyes."

Lin Xuan felt that what Zhang Guangmu said had some truth to it. Seeing this minor character back down, his own mentality shifted slightly, yet he was unwilling to let the matter go so easily.

So, he furrowed his brow, pondered for a moment, looked at Zhang Guangmu, and retorted, "Just looking at the Flame Wolf beside you, I know you're no ordinary nobody! Moreover, who in this world is willing to be insulted for no reason? I don't believe you could remain so calm if our positions were swapped and you were cursed!"

Zhang Guangmu squinted, his tone indifferent, "When you asked me my name just now, I didn't answer. Now I can give you the answer."

"I'm an Orphan taken in by the Fort Master. I have no surname, no given name, not even a nickname. When people address me, they just say 'Hey' or 'That little brat'."

"From this perspective, I am indeed a Nameless Person."

For Zhang Guangmu, every oversight by the Production Team was a weapon he could fully utilize!

"Also..."

Zhang Guangmu tilted his head and said with a serious tone, "Negative emotions from the outside world can make people stronger rapidly – this is common knowledge! You don't even know this?"

After hearing all this, Lin Xuan was completely stunned.

Common knowledge?

What kind of common knowledge was this!

Did this person have a Brain Problem?!

Speaking of which, the other party was indeed a "Nameless Person."

Lin Xuan thought he was still too young.

After being bombarded by Zhang Guangmu's verbal onslaught, Lin Xuan suddenly found that the lingering resentment and anger in his heart had miraculously dissipated quite a bit.

"I don't know,"

Lin Xuan replied absently, looking at the unfamiliar Youth before him, realizing with some surprise that he could barely muster any hostility.

Having been outmatched in their verbal sparring, he felt he should say something to save face.

But as soon as he opened his mouth, he asked a brainless question, "What's your name? I can't just call you 'Hey', can I?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Lin Xuan wanted to slap himself and wished he could burrow into the ground.

He took a deep breath and forced himself to say, "I didn't express myself clearly just now."

"What I mean is, everyone should have a name."

"You should give yourself a name."

The conversation between the two caused the White Balls floating on both sides of the street to start discussing.

"I thought they were going to fight, but this is it? This is what they're showing us? What is the director doing? Where's the production team? Yang Chi's performance is too disappointing!"

"Don't spout nonsense if you don't understand! Watch if you want, leave if you don't! Lin Xuan's character wasn't that great to begin with, Yang Chi already acted very well! Defeat instinct, do you think anyone can do that?"

"Honestly, even though they didn't directly start fighting, the interaction between this pair is quite interesting. This newcomer is interesting, and I feel like he can hold his own against Yang Chi. That's really rare!"

"Are you redefining 'holding his own'? That's fine! In this scene, it's obvious that Zhang Guangmu crushed Yang Chi!"

"Whose subconscious is stronger, I don't know. All I know is that Yang Chi has changed. He's no longer the hot-blooded youth he used to be."

"Sigh... indeed, a person's subconscious can change. When Yang Chi debuted, he was so kind! Now, after being spoken ill of behind his back, he directly tells people to cut their tongues or he'll kill them. He's not like a righteous character at all, but more like a bad guy."

"Good guy? Bad guy? Hahaha, are you guys that naive? The world isn't black and white!"

"Everything is afraid of comparison! If Zhang Guangmu wasn't there to compare, Yang Chi's performance would indeed be above average. Unfortunately, there are no 'ifs'!"

"I've decided, when I'm following 'Wolf Fortress', I'm going to lock my perspective on Zhang Guangmu from start to finish!"

"High EQ - I am a nameless person. Low EQ - I am an orphan!"

"I don't quite understand, but I'm greatly shocked. Do people who come from orphanages talk so interestingly?"

"Whether they're interesting or not, I'm not sure, but they're all quite arrogant. After all, orphans have only been able to rely on themselves since they were young. If they're not a bit arrogant, they'll easily get bullied."

Zhang Guangmu rubbed his chin, as if thinking of a name for himself, but in reality, he was peeking at the audience's comments to gather information.

Unfortunately, the only useful information these idiotic viewers provided was that Yang Chi's character setting had a slight crack – Zhang Guangmu could feel this without them saying it.

The good news was...

Yang Chi, playing the protagonist Lin Xuan, had given him a legitimate chance to name himself in front of everyone!

From an extra with no name to a supporting character with a name...

Zhang Guangmu's situation in the play "Wolf Fortress" seemed to be gradually improving.

Ah, still 6000 words!

(▽)!

Little friends, see you tomorrow!

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