Interview: Johnny Huang & Sweet Li Show The Sweet Scene Again | My Dear Guardian | 爱上特种兵 | iQIYI
Come, let me show you a human lift. [Highlights] Whoop, he lifted me straight up. [Johnny Huang branded lift] My heart did skip a beat when I saw Li Qin cooking for me in the kitchen. [The envy of many] Er Miao is a girl. So she’s kind of lustful. [A certified lustful cat]
She likes the male master. [Jealous] Liang Mu Ze is really good at that. [Praise from the man himself] OCD. Totally like Liang Mu Ze. [U1S1 Very logical] He was talking to me in English but in the next scene, he spoke Chinese to someone else. I was so annoyed.
Why didn’t you just talk to me in Chinese? [That’s right] [Drama is On] Hello, viewers of Drama is On. I’m Johnny Huang. I play Liang Mu Ze in the drama. Hello, I’m Li Qin. I play Xia Chu in My Dear Guardian. [Did you pay attention to each other’s previous work before this drama?]
[What are your first impressions of each other?] Yes, I did. Johnny basically did his army duty in the entertainment industry. [Army duty] Right? It’s true that he’s what you see on the screen, tall and towers over you. He has the height and looks strong. [Power gets recognition] But after getting to know him,
He’s actually quite cheerful. He is the mood maker, likes to joke around. He plays pranks on others. It’s quite the opposite of what I thought. Li Qin’s works are famous. Turn on the TV and there she is. [Rejects exaggerated praise] [Any memorable moments while filming?] What I remember is
When we were filming on top of a tank. The tank was very big. I couldn’t climb up by myself, so Johnny, who’s taller and stronger, grabbed me from below and threw me onto it. He said, ‘Come, let me show you a human lift.’ Manual lift. [Johnny Huang branded lift]
Whoop, he lifted me straight up. I think he has a peculiar way of thinking. [Peculiar thinking] Right? Human lift. Do you remember? Yes. [Pretends to know] Clearly, he doesn’t remember. [Calling him out] She’s very light. She’s slim and light. No need to trouble others to help her up.
It was good that I lifted her up. [Witty] [There are English dialogues in the drama. Any special preparation?] Prior to shooting, it is important [Professional] to go through… Is your English good? Mine is terrible. Not so good. There are several foreign soldiers in the team. I was chatting to one for some time.
At the time, I really wanted to comment on this. That guy spoke to me in English all the while, [Please communicate with Liang Mu Ze in Chinese] but in the next scene, he spoke Chinese with someone else. I was so annoyed. Why didn’t he just talk to me in Chinese? [That’s right]
[When Liang Mu Ze and Xia Chu argues, who usually wins?] We always bicker. But most of the time, I win. Because I’m the landlord. [Unyielding] But I think I won in the end. When did that ever happen? [Starts to argue] I may have seemed weak at the beginning. But Xia Chu is smart.
She uses tricks like telling him spoilers. Things that piss him off. You know? I have my own ways to make him angry. [winner] Whenever we argue, she backs down right away when I threaten to kick her out. [Does his best to argue] Am I right?
Who said so? When I wanted to move out, you didn’t let me. That’s because I already fell for you then. [Does his best to argue] Who’s the one stopping Xia Chu from moving out? [Adamant] I fell for you after watching you cook. [Argument failed]
[Personally, how would you rate Xia Chu and Liang Mu Ze?] I think, as a married couple, we shouldn’t have too high an expectation. Don’t rate too high. Let’s give it an 8 or 9. 10 leaves no room for mistakes. If as a dating couple, I don’t think it will get a good rating.
Why? Because it feels daunting. I was feeling anxious. [Makes people anxious] I wouldn’t tell you. The two obviously have feelings for each other, but neither one wanted to say it. It was moving so slowly. How much would you rate? Full marks. Full marks? Okay. How about you? Full marks, 10. [Good boy]
Yes, because I think they are both very committed to their professions. They are also persistent and brave in love. So I think they are the perfect couple. [Liang and Xia SZD] They’re soulmates. Moreover, Liang Mu Ze is always helping Xia Chu grow. [Accepts the praise] Well said.
[When did the leads first fall in love with the other?] You were cooking at home. At the time, my heart did skip a beat. When I saw Li Qin cooking for me in the kitchen. [The envy of many] [There was a scene where Liang Mu Ze dried cherries for you?] Yes, that’s right.
Liang Mu Zhe knows all the tricks. [Praise from the man himself] Right, so why did you say it’s daunting? Why complain about him? Because as a person, judging from Liang Mu Ze’s personality and how he normally behaves, [Elaborating in detail] he wouldn’t do things like that.
Yes, that’s why he’s hard on the outside, soft on the inside. He’s actually a very particular person. He actually dried cherries for Xia Chu. Plus, he gave such a silly excuse. To save water? I think I added that myself. [Witty guy] [Did you feel shy when filming romantic scenes?]
I was scared when shooting. We really had to shave my beard. She wasn’t very good. [Nervous] I was all tensed. Trust. [Trust is most important in love] Trust is the foundation. But I did a good job washing your hair, right? I did pretty good at washing your hair. [Captain Liang wants compliments]
He’s experienced. [When acting out a misunderstanding, did you feel anxious?] What is Liang Mu Ze’s best quality? He never doubts Xia Chu. Meaning, whatever happens with you… Just be frank. Or like the ex-boyfriend shows up, he goes to her and tells her, ‘I trust you’. ‘Come with me.’ He wouldn’t go
And ask her what she’s doing and all that. [A rare gentleman, Liang Mu Ze] You’re beginning to like Liang Mu Ze now. [a little] Yes. I do get jealous, but my action is always to show that it’s fine. I trust you. Come. [Reliable] He gets jealous. But it’s not that outright kind.
He still respects the girl. He would use others ways, like going for a stroll, buying a new skirt. [Johnny, do you think Li Qin fits your personal image of Xia Chu?] She suits the role well. The character has a young heart, an indelible spirit. [That which doesn’t kill me]
[will only make me stronger] Plus, when she’s in… If you’re free after this, we should do a military show together. You look pretty smart in military uniform. [Smart-looking] You look the part. He’s already inviting me. [Johnny’s invitation] I always ask Li Qin to work with me, but she’s much too busy. What?
Don’t go making up stories. -Always talking nonsense. -I always ask, ‘Li Qin, are you free?’ [Li Qin, are you free?] The way she portrayed her character’s work was very well done. The earnest wish of a doctor to save lives. I remember at around episode 17, 18,
One night at 2, 3 a.m., I couldn’t fall asleep. I read it in bed and started to cry. I wondered if it was too late or maybe I was too tired, but I realised I was just really touched by it. But, it’s because she had a strong support in Liang Mu Ze,
Who always backed her up. When she was broke, Liang Mu Ze gave her his card [Put it on my card] and said he’d support me. Go and save the patient. The two are each other’s greatest strengths. [Any memorable episodes shooting with Er Miao?] The cat prefers you, I think. She scratched me.
But she’s more docile with him. When I film with her, I always have trouble holding her. She’s quite energetic. But with him, it’s not as bad. It’s weird. She’s exactly how the cat should behave. She’s the same way in the drama. She really likes Liang Mu Ze.
[Daughters tend to be closer to fathers] Er Miao is a girl. So she’s quite lustful. [Certified lustful cat] She likes the male master. [Jealous] I’m not really a cat person. But in this drama, I enjoyed playing with the soft, lil thing. [Come here] He’s changed his mind about cats.
At the time, that cat was about to have kittens. She was pregnant and about to give birth. He asked them if they could sell one to him. [Trying his hardest to become a cat dad] He wants to have a pet cat now. I’d like one. [Please get it done]
[@Li Qin. You’re often seen wearing a black down jacket. Is that your lucky armour?] Yes, it is. [Qin Qin’s personal armour] Because it’s really light and comfortable. My fans always ask me why I always wore the same one. It’s because it’s really light and easy to wear. Plus, it’s warm and long enough.
It’s convenient when filming. Her down jacket. She always turns the hood inside out. I get triggered by it. Every time, I’d turn it the right way. [The kind partner is online] It would always be inside out. I really couldn’t stand it. OCD. Totally like Liang Mu Ze. [U1S1 Very logical]
Why must you call me out? For me, everything goes, you know? [Free-spirited] Whereas, he is totally OCD. He needs everything to be in order. [In order] [@Johnny. Do you know you have ‘daughter fans’?] ‘Daughter fans’? How old are they? [You dare ask about their age?] Who knows they might be older than me?
[In the comment section: Daddy, your daughter loves you. Your reply?] I love you too. [Satisfied?] [@Li Qin. Do you have a big inventory of emojis?] I use emojis a lot, huh? Because I think emojis often times can portray your feelings better. Sometimes, words are a little plain.
An emoji is more succinct and concise. It gets the point across. [A true emoji enthusiast] [Does Qin Qin know she has many ‘wife fans’? [If someone commented, ‘Hubby, I love you.’ What’s your reply?] Swipe next. [Proud] [Reenactment of the heart-thumping moment] [Please reenact the heart-thumping scene in the drama using the prop given]
I even took off my clothes. [Calm] What do you hear? Hey! This thing doesn’t do anything if I yell, right? Hello? Can you hear anything? [Curious] No, nothing. [Very calm] She’s anxious. There’s no heartbeat. It’s here. [The bit that was moved by you] Why is your heart so low?
[Xia Chu is a professional] Huh? Aren’t yours here? Am I the only one that has it here? I hear it. Right. Isn’t yours here? Don’t tell me it’s here.