The Wind of China Entertainment 2005

Chapter 356 Background (two in one)

Lu Yuan stared at himself in the mirror.

He had a full shave and his eyebrows were carefully groomed.

The industry term is called wild eyebrow, which highlights personality and temperament.

He scratched his scalp, which was a little prickly, and praised: "Teacher Wang, your craftsmanship is as good as ever."

Stylist Wang Yi looked at him and looked at him carefully for a few seconds, with suspicion gradually appearing on his face.

This is the second time he has collaborated with Lu Yuan, the first time was in "Dwelling".

During the filming of "Dwelling", Beckham's makeup was done by him. Both parties were very satisfied with the urban young man's look.

For Wang Xiaojian's look this time, he carefully prepared multiple plans.

But after Lu Yuanda finished putting on his makeup, he suddenly had an indescribable feeling. It was very vague, like GAY, but not completely.

The tone of his speech is relatively soft, and his fingers will steal the show from time to time, as if he can't control his movements. He also can't control himself, and occasionally rolls his eyes.

Quite like a certain type of group he has come into contact with.

Maybe in the eyes of most people, they think this is GAY.

He didn't think so, because of his profession and the circle he was in, he had seen too many true colleagues.

After careful comparison, you can find that the state of the person in front of you is slightly different from the real GAY in details.

Lu Yuan raised his eyes and saw that he was about to speak but hesitated, curious: "If you have something to say, just tell me."

Wang Yi was confused and didn't know how to speak.

He admired Lu Yuan's acting skills, but there was no guarantee that the other party would understand the performance that spanned sexual orientation.

I also thought of the kind-hearted person he was during the filming of "Snail House" and reminded him with good intentions: "Teacher Lu, I remember that Wang Xiaojian is a gay girl in the novel. When I read the script, it was also based on the idea that he looked gay but his sexual orientation was uncertain. But why do I feel like you don’t look alike?”

"Oh? It doesn't look like that."

"The temperament, appearance, including movements, look more feminine, but the occasional glances are not quite the same. According to my observation, when a straight man looks at a man, he just glances at him naturally, and his expression does not change, it just passes over him. of."

"Gay looks at men, especially those with better figures or good looks, usually for more than 2 seconds. The first second is the face and chest together, the second second is the lower body to the thighs. I feel that Teacher Lu's eyes do not seem to capture the essence of GAY. .”

Lu Yuan looked at him in surprise. He observed very carefully and asked without rushing to explain: "It is rumored that there are many similar people in the circle of stylists. Is it true or false?"

"It is true. The proportion is not small, but it is not as exaggerated as the outside world says, because a considerable number of people inside are pretending."

"Disguise? Tell me more specifically."

Wang Yi put the comb in his hand on the counter, pulled up a stool and sat down, explaining: "The stylist profession has given the outside world the stereotype of a high proportion of homosexuals.

That's because, whether image designers, hairstylists, or makeup artists, most of the groups these practitioners come into contact with are women. Women are their real gods and will spend more money to take care of them.

For example, a hairstylist can charge a few dozen to a few hundred yuan for men's hair, while the perm and dyeing of women's hair generally costs hundreds or even thousands.

The same goes for makeup artists and image designers. Women are willing to spend more money than men in this industry. It can be said that they mainly serve women. "

Lu Yuan nodded slightly. This is the truth. In reality, if it were not for special circumstances, few wealthy men would frequently spend high prices to do their hair.

"So in order to have more female clients, many makeup artists will try to blend in with them. How to blend in, consciously or unconsciously imitate female psychology, behavior. Or directly pretend to be GAY, the more cute the better, they will be more receptive. , buy your product or service.”

"Maybe other men find them a little disgusting, but this is the fact, a habit evolved for survival. Many famous makeup artists in the industry have this tone."

Okay, Lu Yuan understood. What it means is that many stylists don't have to be so cool, but they have to be so cool. If they want to get ahead in the industry, they can only do this.

For most women, when a makeup artist comes to rub their face, they are obviously more willing to trust a feminine and gentle man than a complete stranger.

"So which category do you think I belong to now?"

"I have a feminine look, but it feels more like pretending to be gay." Wang Yi answered truthfully from a professional perspective.

"Yes, it's a disguise. In my opinion, Wang Xiaojian's gayness is just a disguise." Lu Yuan replied with a smile, turned around and walked out of the house.

Wang Yi didn't know why, and he secretly guessed that maybe there was a difference between his own understanding of Wang Xiaojian and the other party's understanding.

This is true.

Lu Yuan added a layer of background color to Wang Xiaojian.

In the script, his sexual orientation is unclear and effeminate.

Teng Huatao and screenwriter Bao Jingjing agreed that blurring gender orientation would help achieve higher box office results.

But for Lu Yuan, from the moment he took over the script and began to analyze the character, there was no so-called uncertainty about sexual orientation. If it is, it is, if it is not, it is not. The analysis must be in place.

I don't even understand how the effect presented on the big screen can convince the audience.

Wang Xiaojian wears chicken-leg pants, applies lipstick and hand cream, is a good hand at housework, and also chooses a different look from time to time.

Does this mean he is gay?

Lu Yuan didn't think so. Considering the secretive confession-like scene at the end of the script, he thought it was a kind of PUA.

PUA refers to Pick-up Artist, which is the abbreviation of "Pick-up Artist".

The term originally originated in the United States in the 20s and refers to men who specifically pursue women through a variety of techniques and strategies to attract and connect with them.

Wang Xiaojian, as his name suggests, is a bitch. His bitch is endearing, smart, wise, and courageous, giving people an extraordinary sense of affinity and security.

In PUA, this kind of person is called a pick-up master, a nightclub trendy person, and a social master.

Wang Xiaojian's characteristics: mean, not nice to say, effeminate, homely, outstanding, daring, and always able to do the right thing at the right time.

For example, in the next scene, Huang Xiaoxian stood up for Huang Xiaoxian, made a scene at the wedding, beat him up, and openly slandered Lu Ran.

These qualities combine to form his most incomprehensible weapon in picking up girls, an impeccable net - counter-skimming.

When many boys are chasing girls, they blindly show their kindness in a low profile and dare not disobey a word. As a result, they suffer a lot and end up not being able to please them.

Girls generally call these people - good guys. The way they reject good guys is called issuing good guy cards, or simply issuing cards.

Wang Xiaojian's biggest characteristic, and also his most successful trait, is that he is not a good person.

Because anyone can be a good person, anyone can do it, and being humble and flattering has already caused some girls to develop antibodies.

If you want to succeed among the crowd of suitors behind a girl, you have to be different and rebellious.

The effective way is to bury this idea in the girl's subconscious: This guy doesn't show favor to me, is it because I am not charming enough? He must be pretending, and I have to work harder.

That's right, the thirty-six strategies are all about playing hard to get.

As a result, this game of pursuit changes, and the rules become that of girls eager to win your favor.

In this process, she will have a lot of emotional investment, which will lead to inexplicable emotions.

Excellent people never lack suitors, but if you want to be a man for outstanding girls instead of a spare tire, you must have distinctive personal characteristics.

Either Literary is too young and fresh to play thoroughly, or Uncle Vicissitudes is fierce with heavy metal, it can be Wenquxing who comes down to earth with great talent and amazing words, or Ziweixing is reincarnated with a noble, elegant and famous style.

Of course, you can also find another way, like Wang Xiaojian, to win the other party's trust in a girly way.

This is followed by counter-skimming. The so-called counterattack, generally speaking, is to first lower the other party's psychological expectations.

When expectations are low, the final baggage will be shaken out, the gap between reality and expectations will widen, the emotional tension will increase, and the final effect will be more significant.

If Wang Xiaojian really has been dating Huang Xiaoxian as a colleague, one day Huang Xiaoxian will give him a good person card and join the ranks of his friends.

Therefore, when Huang Xiaoxian was most vulnerable when his love was broken, he decisively chose to launch an offensive.

Because for a long time in the early stage, Wang Xiaojian gave Huang Xiaoxian a very deep impression: cheap, not caring about others, and always taking pleasure in others' misfortune.

As soon as Wang Xiaojian opened his mouth and made a move, Huang Xiaoxian knew that there would be no good words or good deeds.

It can be said that Wang Xiaojian lowered Huang Xiaoxian's psychological expectations for him for a long time in the early stage. Huang Xiaoxian's impression of him was that of a bitch who could make fun and joke, but the degree of bitch would change.

Therefore, when Wang Xiaojian repeatedly launched an offensive, its power could be described as moving mountains and filling seas.

When Huang Xiaoxian saw his client fainted and was lying on the bed, Wang Xiaojian said: "Hurry up and eat, it's so heavy even though there is no meat." Huang Xiaoxian was furious to death.

Just when she was feeling angry, she turned around and saw the warm breakfast of strawberries, toast, and fried eggs. What a contrast she felt in her heart.

Wang Xiaojian repeatedly appeared when Huang Xiaoxian collapsed, uncharacteristically playing tricks on her old lover, taking care of her life, and helping her get out of her emotional shadow.

Subtly, he has already entered Huang Xiaoxian's heart and taken root deeply.

This is counterattack. First, a feeling is set in the other party's subconscious, and then a sudden reversal occurs, instantly breaking the string in the subconscious.

Lu Yuan also used this trick when he cheated on his girlfriend in the past. One time Liu Shishi had a cold and hoped that he would accompany him to the clinic the next day.

His answer at that time: "I have something to do at noon tomorrow, so I don't have time."

The result suddenly appeared at noon the next day.

He remembered clearly that Liu Shishi was sitting on the chair. He was very surprised. First he smiled happily, and then he pinched him wildly, but not with much force. It was more like coquettishness.

The core of counterattack is to strengthen the momentary emotional breakthrough point, reverse the side you are accustomed to, and focus on one point to break through the opponent's defense.

Therefore, after many considerations, Lu Yuan added some background and character arc to the role of Wang Xiaojian.

Weakening his gay attributes, strengthening the meanness in his character, and adding a layer of sinisterness.

This is also the reason why Wang Yi feels that he doesn't look like him. He doesn't look like him at all. It's just intentional.

The lobby of the Pullman Hotel was decorated as a wedding scene.

What follows is the first scene the crew started filming, and it is also Wang Xiaojian’s highlight moment.

The crew was busy, while Lu Yuan, Song Jia, and Guo Jingfei stood in a small circle, exchanging opinions and hoping that this drama would be perfect.

Teng Huatao crossed his arms and listened attentively without saying a word.

Lu Yuan is quite difficult to work with, even more difficult than when filming "Dwelling". If you want him to be honest in filming, it is very simple to convince him.

Including plot and characters.

If he feels that your reasons are not sufficient, he will definitely not feel comfortable acting.

In the early hours of last night, just because of Wang Xiaojian's character, she woke him up five times in a row and chatted until two o'clock in the night.

Teng Huatao respects his opinion, not to mention that he is also the largest investor in this drama.

About half an hour later, everything was ready and filming started immediately.

The space of the hall is quite open, and the big lights on the ceiling shine together, making it shine like daytime. The extras are in their seats, sitting or standing, wearing formal clothes, and it is very lively.

Lu Yuan held Song Jia's hand and stood in the central aisle, with the camera right next to him, all close-ups.

"Everyone remains quiet."

"Something wrong with photography!"

"The lighting is fine!"

"Action!"

Guo Jingfei, dressed in a white suit, slowly entered the mirror. After noticing Song Jia, his eyes subconsciously dodge and his hands were unnaturally clasped behind his back.

"Hello."

"Hello, my name is Wang Yiyang, and I am Huang Xiaoxian's boyfriend." Lu Yuan took a step forward, smiled and extended his hand, his tone was calm and determined.

Guo Jingfei's expression changed. He looked at his girlfriend in front of him. After a few seconds, he shook hands with him and introduced himself: "Lu Ran, nice to meet you."

After chatting for a while, Lu Yuan said that Huang Xiaoxian wanted to apologize to him, but was unable to speak because of damaged vocal cords.

Lu Ran, played by Guo Jingfei, said he understood and believed that things between the two of them had ended.

Lu Yuan suggested that as a man, Guo Jingfei should take the initiative and hug each other, and the matter would be over.

Guo Jingfei did not doubt that he was there and nodded in agreement, but did not dare to look directly into Song Jia's eyes and said hesitantly: "Xiaoxian, I."

In the middle of the conversation, Lu Yuan pushed Song Jia into his arms in a cowardly manner, stumbling, and he hugged her hastily.

Song Jia turned her head, her eyes full of confusion, not sure what this guy was going to do.

Lu Yuan showed his true face and shouted: "Let her go! Did I tell you not to pester Huang Xiaoxian anymore?"

The surrounding extras gathered around.

"No, what do you mean?" Guo Jingfei looked confused.

"what do you mean?"

Lu Yuan put his hands in his pockets and said righteously: "I'm blocked on the way to work, and blocked at home after work. If you don't answer your phone, just write a letter instead. You are quite classical. Even if you don't understand the law, there is still someone beside her. If you stand and catch your breath, you are blind."

Guo Jingfei was furious. Even though he knew he was acting, he still felt that this behavior was too cheap. He endured the discomfort and pointed at the other person, trembling with anger: "Friend, friend."

"Point, point, what are you pointing at! Your university teachers have never taught you to respect others, and your elementary school teachers have never taught you to be civilized and polite. Why did Xiaoxian break up with you? You don't know what happened. .”

Lu Yuan was aggressive and had no intention of letting him go. This guy had a smile on his face, with sarcasm hidden in his smile. His lines were as fast and urgent as a machine gun, without giving the other party a chance to explain. Every word he said was like a bullet. The bullets hit the opponent with a whoosh.

There is no false person under the great reputation.

Guo Jingfei, who calls himself the little drama prince, was a little frightened at the moment when he was being treated like crazy.

What should I do? What is the next line? Wan Duzi, I can’t remember it. I can’t seem to catch it.

"Card."

"Guo Jingfei, why are you so stunned!"

PS: Don’t take it seriously. The routine is just an understanding of Wang Xiaojian’s character. Things like feelings still have to rely on sincerity.

(End of this chapter)