Lu Heng

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Lu Heng (陆衡)
Alias(es)	Little Hero Lu Heng; Emperor Lu 18 457
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Huaxia Imperial Entertainment; Heng Xuan Studio 10 292
Occupation/Role	Actor; former martial-arts film star; action and styling director; director and producer 1 210 539 649
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 1: “Rebirth” 1

Background / History

Lu Heng was a kung fu superstar in his previous life before dying unexpectedly and returning to the age of fourteen. His rebirth gives him knowledge of future events but not certainty; he consciously avoids treating it as a license for greed or overconfidence. 1 9

One of his earliest priorities is changing the fates of people he failed to protect before. After attending former manager Sun Wei’s funeral, he supports Sun Wei’s widow, He Weiwei, and later tries to keep Sun Shuliang and Zhao Miao from entering Yingdun Entertainment. 1 191

During the filming of Exchanging Lives, Lu Heng recognizes a human-trafficking operation years earlier than in his previous life. His intervention leads to the exposure of a nationwide trafficking syndicate, with 126 arrests and 70 victims rescued. 6 7

Appearance

Lu Heng is a refined-looking but athletic young man whose physique reflects years of mountain running, hunting, and martial-arts training. At fourteen, he is about 1.67 meters tall; by nineteen, he has grown beyond 1.8 meters. 3 40 434

• Long-limbed, evenly proportioned build, compared to a young wild cheetah or snow leopard. 3 261
• Clear black-and-white eyes and delicate, refined features. 29 100
• Smooth, defined musculature that often requires costuming or weight loss to fit frail characters. 40
• Particularly suited to flowing historical costumes, which emphasize his upright posture and martial bearing. 204 434
• Has dimples, which Wei Linxuan teasingly dislikes. 74

Personality

Lu Heng is considerate, loyal, and unusually mature for his age, largely due to his memories of his previous life. He takes responsibility for the people he values, whether supporting Sun Wei’s family, protecting Zhao Miao’s career, or joining the search for Wei Linxuan in the Amazon. 1 191 270

He is also disciplined and humble in professional settings. Despite rapid fame, he studies scripts intensely, accepts criticism, and remains willing to learn from directors, senior actors, martial-arts masters, and Elder Ye. 67 197 337

His gentleness does not make him passive. When challenged, he can be persistent, strategically diplomatic, and sharply articulate; he calmly outmaneuvers hostile colleagues rather than escalating conflicts. 198 362 438

• Deeply protective of friends and family, sometimes to the point of overstepping their wishes. 191
• Easily embarrassed by Wei Linxuan’s teasing and public displays of affection. 443
• Maintains strict personal principles regarding endorsements, interviews, and commercial appearances. 35 429 612
• Afraid of ghosts despite his public image as a martial-arts hero. 17

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts & Combat

Lu Heng trained in martial arts under his father and built exceptional physical conditioning through rural life and later action-film work. 16 40

• Disarmed and subdued armed human traffickers, including a gunman, at age fourteen. 5 6
• Performs demanding sword, dagger, cold-weapon, and unarmed-combat sequences without relying on stunt doubles. 205 262
• Can adapt instantly during choreographed combat when a partner misses a cue. 262
• Has practical familiarity with firearms through gunfight-film experience. 270
• His limitations are more situational than physical; he struggles to swim to safety after aiding others during a sinking-ship accident. 123

Acting & Character Construction

Lu Heng is an award-winning actor known for combining technical preparation with detailed character analysis. 67 164 223

• Creates extensive backstories and character biographies, including a nearly hundred-thousand-word history for A Sheng. 67 498
• Uses role-specific training—such as Peking opera, medical study, and martial arts—to ground performances. 24 337
• Can portray sharply contrasting roles, from Han Lusheng’s opera-stage elegance to Fang’s exhausted, drug-addicted instability. 29 73
• Initially struggles with nuanced dramatic acting after excelling in opera and action scenes, but improves through Director Fang Kaizhi’s criticism and practice. 31 32
• Risks becoming overly immersed in emotionally punishing roles, as seen after portraying Fang. 73 78

Action & Visual Design

Lu Heng’s experience across two lives gives him an exceptional eye for screen combat and visual storytelling. 115 205

• Designed Wenren Jing’s sword routine for his Flower and Sword audition; the choreography was later incorporated into the production’s martial-arts system. 205 435
• Served as an action and styling director under Fang Qizheng’s mentorship. 210
• Redesigned combat sequences and proposed character changes for Sword Ban, including giving the female lead martial-arts training. 436 439
• Uses small prop movements—such as knife-, card-, and pen-spinning—to reveal character traits within a scene. 498
• Helped merge Eastern martial arts and Western combat styles for Star Map: War Chronicle. 300

Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

To prepare for Chen Zhongbai in Spring Renewal, Lu Heng studies under Elder Ye and becomes Elder Ye’s apprentice. 337

• Studies traditional Chinese medical texts and accompanies Elder Ye during consultations. 337
• Uses silver needles to control severe bleeding on the Spring Renewal set, sustaining the treatment until the injured extra reaches surgery. 355
• Collaborates with Dr. Bote, combining acupuncture with emergency medical treatment. 355
• Recognizes that his successful emergency treatment was exceptional and leaves ordinary medical practice to trained professionals. 370

Directing & Production

Lu Heng gradually develops an interest in directing after his work on action design and repeated encouragement from Fang Kaizhi, Wu Zhongyuan, Zhao Miao, Lu Chi, and Wei Linxuan. 217 427 436

• Learns directing techniques from Wu Zhongyuan while assisting with the filming and redesign of Sword Ban. 436
• Directs Cats and Dogs War, leading its cast with a patient, meticulous approach. 539 540
• Plans and produces the 3D project Havoc in Heaven to promote Huaxia culture through film. 649
• Personally plays Sun Wukong in Havoc in Heaven and helps present the film at its premiere. 658 674

Selected Filmography

Work	Role / Contribution	Notes
Autumn Dew White	Young Han Lusheng	Cast as the younger version of the second male lead; underwent intensive Peking opera training. 22 24
Operation A	Fang	Portrayed an addict; won the Golden Crow Award for Best Supporting Actor. 40 164
Best Partners	One of the male leads	Helped lead a worldwide box-office success. 147 164
Brotherhood	Liang Le	Earned the Berlin International Film Festival Best Actor award. 173 223
Flower and Sword	Su Muzhe; action and styling director	Played the third male lead and trained under Fang Qizheng. 210 211
The Golden Two Million	Yu Chunsheng	Played an adaptable street hustler and improvised his character’s entrance. 236
Star Map: War Chronicle	Dongfang	Played a martial-arts cultivator and major supporting character in his Hollywood breakthrough. 260 307
Spring Renewal	Chen Zhongbai	Prepared through traditional Chinese medicine study and apprenticeship. 335 337
Sword Ban	Qilian Heng	Played a righteous young master whose grief drives him into villainy. 432 550
Cats and Dogs War	Director; male lead	His first major directing project, made with Zhao Miao’s studio. 539 540
Havoc in Heaven	Sun Wukong; producer	Developed as a 3D Huaxia-culture project. 649 658

Relationships

• Wei Linxuan — Manager, business partner, closest companion, and later husband. They meet through Exchanging Lives, establish Heng Xuan Studio together, and confirm that their relationship began after the Amazon rescue. 8 292 597
• Lu Chi — Older brother. Lu Chi supports Lu Heng’s investments and business decisions, while Lu Heng trusts his judgment and resources. 230 293
• Lu Miaomiao / Lu Miao — Younger sister. Lu Heng is affectionate and protective toward her; she is an enthusiastic supporter of his films and relationship with Wei Linxuan. 3 371 608
• Lu Zhenjun and Shen Yunjuan — Parents. Their support remains central to Lu Heng’s career and personal life. 3 10 536
• Sun Wei — Former manager and father figure in Lu Heng’s previous life. Sun Wei’s death motivates Lu Heng to protect the people connected to him. 1
• Sun Shuliang — Former manager associated with Sun Wei. Lu Heng tries to prevent him from being harmed by Yingdun Entertainment. 18 191
• Zhao Miao / Zhao Er Miao — Friend, colleague, and frequent collaborator. Their relationship begins with rivalry and misunderstanding but becomes one of mutual support, culminating in their work on Cats and Dogs War. 25 198 539
• Fang Kaizhi — Director and mentor figure who recognizes Lu Heng’s potential, trains his dramatic acting, and encourages him to consider directing. 31 217 546
• Fang Qizheng — Renowned action director who accepts Lu Heng as his final disciple and mentors him in action design. 210 248
• Elder Ye — Traditional Chinese medicine master who accepts Lu Heng as an apprentice and later supports him during the medical controversy following the Spring Renewal accident. 337 355 368
• Wei Zhanjie and Fang Yuqing — Wei Linxuan’s parents. They value Lu Heng’s loyalty, support his career, and later acknowledge his relationship with Wei Linxuan. 176 276 597

Story Role / Major Arcs

Rebirth and the Anti-Trafficking Case

After returning to his fourteen-year-old body, Lu Heng changes the timeline by exposing a major trafficking network while filming Exchanging Lives. The case makes him a national hero and gives Huaxia Imperial Entertainment the opportunity to sign him. 6 7 10

Rise as a Young Actor

Lu Heng begins his acting career through Autumn Dew White, where he trains in Peking opera and learns the gap between technical skill and emotionally precise dramatic acting. His subsequent role as Fang in Operation A establishes him as a serious performer rather than merely a martial-arts prodigy. 24 31 67

International Recognition

His performances in Best Partners, Brotherhood, and Flower and Sword elevate him into an internationally recognized actor. He wins major awards, becomes Huaxia Imperial Entertainment’s acknowledged top star, and expands into Hollywood productions. 176 223 307

Rescue in the Amazon

When Wei Linxuan disappears in the Amazon Rainforest, Lu Heng refuses to remain behind and joins the rescue effort despite the danger. His actions help expose the plot behind the disappearance and deepen his relationship with Wei Linxuan and the Wei family. 270 279 284

Heng Xuan Studio

After Wei Linxuan leaves the Wei family’s succession struggle, the two establish Heng Xuan Studio. Lu Heng focuses on projects and acting while Wei Linxuan manages the studio’s operations and external affairs. 292 293 306

Medicine, Directing, and Cultural Projects

Lu Heng studies traditional Chinese medicine for Spring Renewal, saves an injured extra with acupuncture, and gains attention beyond the entertainment industry. He later directs Cats and Dogs War and develops Havoc in Heaven as a 3D film centered on Huaxia culture. 355 539 649

Notable Quotes

“I’ll work hard, make money for the company, and become its cash cow.” 9

“I’m an acting-type performer.” 16

“I only like Wei Linxuan.” 598

Trivia

• Lu Heng eats with impeccable etiquette but at an unusually fast speed, a habit formed during the hungry years of his previous life. 14
• He can sing Peking opera, imitate voices, craft grass animals, and whistle. 15 20
• Despite his combat reputation, he is terrified of ghosts and haunted houses. 17 176
• He rarely accepts endorsements, outside interviews, commercial performances, or entertainment-program appearances unless they align with his principles or current projects. 429 612