Recently, the drama Fearless Blood has become very popular on Tencent. It has a strong cast, with actors Dong Zijian, Zhang Yi, and Tong Liya in the main roles, and well-known actors Liao Fan, Zhang Luyi, and Tian Yu in supporting roles. The screenwriter and director of this drama is Xu Bing, a renowned screenwriter and director from Jinhua.

On July 22, in a brief interview with Xu Bing’s father, Xu Qinna, he said that Fearless Blood was filmed in Hengdian last year. At that time, Xu Bing stayed in a hotel on Xinhua Street in Jinhua. It was a period of time when he spent an extended stay in his hometown after growing up and leaving Jinhua.

Fearless Blood premiered on July 15. The story follows Xu Tian (played by Dong Zijian), a 21-year-old young man who carries on his predecessors’ beliefs, and to fulfill their entrustment he sets out from Nanyang to Guangdong, passing through Fujian, Jiangxi, and Zhejiang, and finally reaching Shanghai. Xu Tian successfully delivers essential materials to Communist International to support the revolutionary efforts. Throughout the journey, he faces challenges and setbacks together with Lao Sun (Liao Fan), Yu Yixiu (Zhang Luyi), and Zhang Jiayi (Zhang Yi). Finally, Xu Tian completes his mission, bringing smiles to everyone involved.

For fans of espionage dramas, Xu Bing is a well-known name. He is a renowned screenwriter, director, and producer. Xu Bing is also a familiar name to the people of Jinhua. His father, Xu Qinna, joined the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe in the 1950s and played leading roles in various dramas like Picking up the Jade Bracelet, Stop the Horse, and Mu Guiying. Later, he transitioned from acting to directing and acting.

Xu Qinna also mentioned that Xu Bing’s success as a screenwriter can be attributed to his experiences in his early years. In his latest work, Fearless Blood, viewers once again encounter the character Xu Tian, and other characteristics elements related to Jinhua.

First, the main character’s name is Xu Tian. Back in 2007, Xu Bing was the screenwriter for the crime drama Extremely 24 Hours, where Zhang Hanyu played the male lead named Xu Tian. A keen-eyed netizen from Jinhua shared on social media, “Xu Tian makes another appearance, the character from Director Xu’s signature style drama reappears once more.”

Second, the characters in the drama display a vibrant sense of everyday life, and the storyline is full of exciting twists and turns. In Fearless Blood, a scene featuring Zhang Yi as Zhang Jiayi drinking water has captivated netizens with its intense tension.

Thirdly, the drama incorporates Jinhua’s essence. In the tenth episode of Fearless Blood, Xu Tian discovers that Ma Tianfang is on the same train. At first, Ma Tianfang pretends he will get off at Jinhua, but after being exposed, he abandons the pretense. One can’t help but wonder if this subtle detail reflects Xu Bing’s emotional connection to his hometown. (By Zhao Rufang)