Reincarnation: Journey to Becoming the Thousand-Faced Movie Emperor.

Summary

Chen Ping contemplates how to portray the essence of a middle-aged man for a role, realizing that makeup alone cannot convey the life pressures associated with it. He attempts to gain experience by working at an electronics factory, but his good looks attract unwanted attention, leading him to resign. He then takes a security guard position, only to find it more promising than expected, prompting him to leave again. Chen Ping next tries being a cleaner, but his dedication earns him praise and a potential promotion, which he also finds unacceptable. He switches to moving bricks, a job he assumes has no future, but is surprised to earn a substantial daily wage, even more than some actors. Ultimately, despite the challenges, he concludes that his most difficult role is being a son-in-law.

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