WIIAD? Chapter 53: The Contesty
Chapter 53: The Contest
Hong Tai cheerfully pulled Qi Lin forward, acting as if he were at home. "Hey, didn't I tell you before that I found a great talent? He just came to Hong Kong to shoot a movie, so I brought him to meet you."
Only then did Hong Bao turn his gaze to Qi Lin. After looking him up and down, he smiled. "He looks quite handsome. Is his kung fu really that good?"
"It's great! Absolutely great! If you don't believe me, let him show you a bit."
Although Qi Lin couldn't understand Cantonese very well, he could guess the general meaning from context.
Seeing that Qi Lin didn't understand Cantonese, Hong Bao switched to Mandarin. "Young man, do you mind showing us a bit of your skills?"
Qi Lin shook his head repeatedly. He knew this big brother loved supporting newcomers! Impressing him could only be beneficial.
Seeing Qi Lin's confidence, Hong Bao raised an eyebrow. "What kind of kung fu are you good at?"
"Fists and kicks!"
"Xiao Lu, you spar with this young man."
"Yes, big brother!"
A muscular man emerged from the crowd, standing a little over 1.7 meters tall, with a crew cut and wearing a black tank top. He looked like a small beast, muscles bulging.
Hong Bao laughed, "This is the best at hand-to-hand combat under me. You two spar a bit, but remember to stop when it's enough."
Qi Lin didn't refuse, smiling as he nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, the surrounding people quickly dispersed, making room for them to spar. Many even took out their phones, planning to record the sparring session.
Xiao Lu rubbed his head and spoke in somewhat clumsy Mandarin. "Lu Changqing, Hong Fist! Nice to meet you!"
Hong Fist is one of the more aggressive types of southern martial arts.
After he finished speaking, he took a horse stance, making a Hong Fist starting pose.
An expert can recognize skill from a single move. Just by looking at his starting pose, one could tell if this person practiced authentic Hong Fist!
Seeing this, Qi Lin didn't waste words, taking a Bajiquan starting pose. "Qi Lin, Bajiquan! Nice to meet you!"
It's said that Tai Chi takes ten years to become effective, but Bajiquan can be deadly in three! In terms of hardness, Bajiquan is no less than Hong Fist!
The surrounding people all grew serious, even the air seemed to quiet down.
Hong Bao squinted his eyes. An expert can tell from a single move if there's real skill. Just from their stances, he knew these two definitely had real kung fu!
There was no need to speak for Lu Changqing, Hong Bao knew how strong he was. But he didn't expect Qi Lin, who looked so young, to have such a strong presence!
The next moment, Lu Changqing shouted, launching both hands straight at Qi Lin's throat!
Qi Lin didn't dodge but instead swung his fists in the same manner, also targeting Lu Changqing's throat! Judging by their moves, they were both using life-for-life tactics!
The surrounding spectators gasped, even Hong Tai was startled.
If they hit for real, it wouldn't be fatal, but injuries were certain, as the throat is a vital area!
But before Hong Tai could call for a stop, Lu Changqing quickly changed his move.
One hand retracted to block, the other executed a short punch aimed at Qi Lin's chest!
Hong Bao squinted, knowing why Lu Changqing changed to defense!
It's because Qi Lin was taller, with a longer reach!
When both were aiming for each other's throats, Qi Lin would definitely hit first!
An inch longer, an inch stronger, as the saying goes!
With his opponent changing moves, Qi Lin naturally wouldn't just watch.
He also changed his moves, grabbing Lu Changqing's short punch with one hand, instead of pushing it away, he pulled it towards himself, while the other hand turned into a top elbow strike, aiming straight for Lu Changqing's heart!
Lu Changqing couldn't change his move in time, forced to use his defending arm to block!
Fortunately, he reacted quickly, moving his arm to protect his chest, blocking Qi Lin's strike.
Just from this blow, he felt his arm go numb, as if it had been struck by a hammer!
But Qi Lin didn't relent, releasing his grip, crossing both hands to push upward, targeting Lu Changqing's chin!
If this hit, Lu Changqing would definitely be sent flying! A person in mid-air can't leverage their strength and would be at his mercy!
During the filming of "This Is Fate," Qi Lin's reflex was to use this move.
Seeing this, Lu Changqing quickly bent backward, narrowly dodging the strike!
At this moment, Qi Lin's fists were in mid-air, his front wide open, which made Lu Changqing happy, spotting an opening!
He stabilized his horse stance and rammed his head towards Qi Lin's chest!
This wasn't a Hong Fist move, but at the moment, Lu Changqing could only adapt.
However, he fell into the trap!
Qi Lin's chest wasn't actually unguarded! It was a trap.
Bajiquan combined with Pigua! So terrifying it scares even ghosts!
Bajiquan's strike was missed, but not Pigua!
Before Lu Changqing's head could hit Qi Lin's chest, Qi Lin's hands were already swinging down!
Qi Lin didn't hold back at all, hitting solidly.
Lu Changqing felt his vision go dark, stumbling back a few steps, his head spinning.
"That's enough, that's enough!"
Hong Bao hurriedly called for a stop. Though the two only exchanged a few blows, Hong Bao could see that Qi Lin had real kung fu, and his man Lu Changqing was clearly no match!
Lu Changqing shook his head, feeling the burning pain on his forehead. Without even looking, he knew it was swollen.
He felt a bit unwilling and wanted to continue, but was stopped by Hong Bao.
Now, Hong Bao's gaze towards Qi Lin had completely changed. What was once doubt was now only appreciation!
"Young man, where did you learn these skills?"
Qi Lin shook his hand. He had used a lot of force in that strike, and his own hand was also swollen.
"My master is Wang Bao!"
Hong Bao suddenly understood, "Hebei Bajiquan School, Wang Bao?"
Seeing Qi Lin nod, he laughed heartily. "In that case, I'm sort of your senior! I once went to Hebei for an exchange, and Master Wang taught me a couple of moves."
Hong Bao then made a Bajiquan starting pose.
If someone with high emotional intelligence were here, they'd have called him senior immediately. But Qi Lin's EQ was always low.
Seeing this, Hong Tai laughed and said, "What do you think, big brother? Isn't he a great talent?"
Hong Bao nodded with a smile, then sat back in his chair. "Xiao Lin, what movie are you filming in Hong Kong? An action film?"
Qi Lin nodded. Hong Bao stroked his chin, "‘SPL II: A Time for Consequences’?"
Qi Lin's eyes widened, "How did you know?"
Hong Jinbao laughed, "Recently, the only major action film is Director Zheng's ‘SPL II: A Time for Consequences.’ Actually, I wanted to play a role, but Director Zheng didn't want me, said I didn't fit the character. I was a bit unconvinced before, but now that I see you, yes, I'm convinced."
Qi Lin: "..."
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