I'm afraid I'm not interested in love

Chapter 555: Competing for Glory with the Moon
After the camera zoomed in, both the photographer and the people behind the monitor felt their heartbeats slow down a few beats.

This is indeed a face worthy of appearing on the big screen.

"Even the fireflies on the rotten grass want to compete with the moon for brightness."

It may sound like a beautiful line, but in fact, it is the character's last line in the entire play.

She soon died in the moonlight of the desert with this naive delusion, which is why this shot was required to appear sad and desolate.

Perhaps because she is a singer, Chen Jinzhi’s dialogue skills are unexpectedly good.

Caroline always asks for the original sound when filming, rather than post-dubbing. After being baptized by a group of actors whose lines were not contagious during the day, when she heard Chen Jinzhi's lines with steady breathing and clear pronunciation, she felt like listening to heavenly music that suddenly cleared her ears.

After a whole day of chaotic filming, a stunning shot finally appeared, and the director team behind the monitor were all excited.

Caroline held the intercom, smacked her lips twice, and suddenly ran out of words.

Judging from Chen Jinzhi's current performance, there is no doubt that he will get this role.

But precisely because the performance was too good, many problems arose.

If her performance was merely satisfactory, then it would be much easier. She could just take the role and leave, and everyone would be happy.

But things are different now.

This character's personality and background story have already been established, and she is destined not to be the type that will be liked by the public.

Because it is a filming and broadcasting mode, no matter the next shooting technique or the different directions of the plot line, everything must be based on the audience's feedback.

Such an inconspicuous and even somewhat annoying character will obviously not make the audience love and empathize with her to the point of being willing to support her and change her fate.

In this case, the more perfect Chen Jinzhi's performance is, the more it seems like a waste.

Caroline tapped the table, feeling a little melancholy.

How about trying a different role? But if I change the role, will the performance not be as good as before?

It's really a dilemma.

Seeing that the director beside him had once again become strangely silent, the assistant director complained in his heart that this man had finally come to this day, while speaking into the intercom:

"OK, here, assistant, bring the actors back. Remember to put on more clothes. It will be cold here at night."

"Roger that!"

As soon as she heard the command, Lulu, who was anxiously waiting with her coat in her arms, ran over.

"Sister Iris! Are you cold? Are you frozen? The director is the same. He didn't talk for so long after the filming."

Touching Chen Jinzhi's arm which was cold from the night wind, Lulu quickly put her coat on her and couldn't help complaining.

"It's okay, just a little bit."

Chen Jinzhi obediently put on his coat and soothed him with a smile.

It's definitely impossible to say that it wasn't cold. The wind was howling at night, and when I was reciting the lines just now, I needed to expend some effort to keep my tone steady.

Fortunately, nothing went wrong. Just as she was thinking this, she pushed the door open and was greeted by the staff's grateful gazes.

Chen Jinzhi was slightly startled and a little surprised.

Everyone looked at her with a look that said, "Thank you for saving our day."

Because I finally found a casting choice that satisfies the director!!! I can finally get off work!!!

The silence speaks.

Chen Jinzhi nodded politely and walked towards the director team waiting in the cubicle.

When Caroline saw her come in, she nodded and greeted her, then took the opportunity to push everyone else out.

Chen Jinzhi walked to the chair in front of her and sat down, calming his breathing unnoticeably.

It was impossible for her to say that she was not nervous. She had not received any formal training, while those competing with her were all blessed with professional knowledge and performance experience.

She didn't even know how to judge whether her performance was good or bad, she was acting completely based on her intuition.

If this is the case, it would probably appear very clumsy in front of a professional director.

Unfortunately, she failed to make adequate preparations before this opportunity came, so she is not completely confident now.

"Jinzhi, right? Hello. There were so many people around just now that it was inconvenient for me to greet you properly."

Caroline scratched her messy blonde hair and offered her hand.

"Hello, Director."

Chen Jinzhi leaned forward slightly, a very polite and considerate gesture.

"Don't be nervous. It's just the two of us now. We can put aside the work rules for now."

Caroline thought for a moment and continued:
"You are Xiaoshui's good friend. This child is too dull and it is difficult for her to make friends. Thank you for taking care of her all the time."

"No, Xiaoshui is just a little slow to warm up."

Having said that, Chen Jinzhi smiled slightly.

There was no other reason, I just thought of another person with a "dull personality".

"Well, anyway, I hope your relationship will continue. She is very stubborn and making a friend is very precious. She will definitely want to be your best friend for life."

Caroline shook her head and sighed, then lowered her head and poured her a cup of tea.

"I feel very lucky to be friends with Xiaoshui."

Chen Jinzhi took the teacup with both hands, took a sip, and enjoyed the fragrant taste of Longjing tea.

I didn't expect that Director Ka also drank such light tea on the crew. I thought that with her style she would drink vodka or Shaodaozi.

"Well, let's get back to the topic."

Caroline sipped her tea, her expression becoming serious again.

"I don't think there's any need to discuss your audition results further."

Chen Jinzhi's breathing paused briefly, but it didn't show on his face. He just nodded to indicate that he was listening.

She seldom felt so nervous, but at this moment she was thinking of the high-spirited speech Xiao Zheng made last time when he was encouraging her, and Teacher Zhi Jinchen who was working hard to prepare the composition in order to cooperate with her.

"The result of your audition is - failed."

Caroline's tone was calm, as if she was just narrating a trivial and commonplace incident.

After all, she had been repeating this sentence almost all day today.

Chen Jinzhi's eyelashes flickered quickly, and the next second, a decent smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"I see. Thanks, director."

It's a pity that they are going to be disappointed. Is there any room for redemption?
Chen Jinzhi's brain began to work rapidly.

Caroline didn't notice the change in her expression, but just sighed silently, saying that she hadn't met a new actor with such stable emotions in many years.

After thinking for a while, she continued:
“You’re really not suited to the role of Georgia.

Although your performance just now was remarkable, even amazing. But, it is precisely for this reason that you are not suitable for him. "

Caroline finished her words and felt that what she said was a bit cruel, but it was indeed true.

"That line was also her last line. According to the original plot, we wanted to create a short-sighted, overconfident character. Her death may be tragic, but it will only make the audience feel happy.

But under your performance, she is no longer hateful at all. Seriously, I don’t feel happy that such a beautiful villain has died. I even want to send some razor blades to the screenwriter.”

"Then, in a way, you've already detached yourself from the character itself."

Caroline sighed, put the character's autobiography on the table, and folded her hands.

"So, this is the result. However, apart from the role of Georgia, we can try other roles. With your conditions and talents, I can give you a more suitable role."

Caroline began to look through the list of roles. Actually, there were not many roles suitable for her, but they were definitely better than Georgia.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jinzhi shook his head and said:

"Director, before coming to the audition, I read Georgia's character biography. Because it is an unimportant supporting role, the biography is very short.

Her story line is not clear, she is just a character who appears briefly in the protagonists' plot line.

I don’t know what kind of person she is, why she harbors such great malice towards the protagonists, and how she survived alone in this cruel and harsh environment.

But I feel like I can relate to her on a spiritual level.”

“Director, you must have read many more story scripts than I have, so you must have seen countless small characters like this. The purpose of their creation is to become a helper or an obstacle in the protagonist’s plot line.

But I think they can also be flesh and blood, and exist independently of the protagonist. Just like Georgia's last line, the fireflies on the rotten grass also want to compete with the moon for glory. "

Chen Jinzhi recited this line again.

Caroline, who was originally hesitant because of her argument, felt as if she had heard some bewitching spell, and raised the character list in front of her with both hands.

"Okay, okay, if you continue to read the lines so beautifully, I will really be shaken." Chen Jinzhi smiled softly when he heard it. Before he could say anything, Caroline continued to make a patch:

"I understand what you mean, but considering all aspects, as a newcomer's debut work, it would be better to choose a more likable and well-rounded character."

"I know, but your shooting mode this time is to shoot and broadcast at the same time, right?"

"Yes."

Caroline thought about it and felt that she was probably asking if she could not change the roles, but directly modify the scripts of the first two episodes now.

Actually, it is possible, but it is very troublesome because the first two episodes of this script are full of foreshadowing, and one move will affect the whole body.

Although the character of Georgia is not important, the plot driven by her is relatively important.

But since she has asked, it's okay if it's a little troublesome. At most, I can just ask the screenwriter to work overtime for a few more days.
Caroline was brainstorming when she heard Chen Jinzhi say:

"I hope to keep the plot of the first two episodes, that is, the plot before this originally planned last line."

"what?"

For a moment, Caroline suspected that she had heard it wrong, because the performance of Georgia's character in the first two episodes could be said to be extremely unpopular.

“I have read the script carefully and can roughly guess the direction of the subsequent plot. If even the first two episodes have to be changed, it will surely cause a lot of trouble for the crew.

So, I will not ask you to change the plot of the first two episodes. "

Chen Jinzhi didn't look like she was just being polite; she was serious.

"However, according to the rules of the simultaneous filming and broadcasting model, if the attention and popularity of Georgia's character exceed expectations, I hope that her ending can be changed."

she said softly.

Caroline was silent for a while, unable to find any reason to advise.

Moreover, at this moment, she was very sure that Chen Jinzhi could really change the ending of this character.

"Everyone!"

Caroline and Chen Jinzhi walked out of the cubicle together and clapped their hands vigorously.

The staff who were originally chatting and slacking off in various corners were suddenly frightened and stood at attention, and began to touch this and that, as if they were very busy.

"That's enough, stop pretending and come and gather!"

Caroline wordlessly rolled up the notebook in her hand and hit the assistant director, who was squatting and smoking nearby, on the butt with a stick.

"receive."

When everyone saw her expression, they all became dejected and lost their last glimmer of hope.

Well, it looks like I won’t be able to get off work again. I didn’t expect that even Iris couldn’t pass the test of her own director.

"I'd like to announce that Iris has successfully passed today's audition. Congratulations to her for becoming the only role that has been confirmed today!"

As soon as Caroline finished speaking, a huge cheer broke out all around.

"Oh yeah!!! Off work!!!"

“Iris is the best in the world!!!”

"Fuck! What a savior, what a savior!"

Even more excited was Lulu, who was eavesdropping outside the door. She had been outside the shed for a long time being exposed to the smell of smoke from some smoker, which was really a big sacrifice.

But hearing this news now makes any sacrifice worth it.

Lulu ran into the shed and hugged Chen Jinzhi.

"Sister Iris! Congratulations!!"

"OK OK."

Chen Jinzhi laughed and patted the back of her head.

"You've worked hard today. You've been running around with me all day. Are you tired?"

“Not tired at all!”

Lulu shook her head, her face full of joy, and it was obvious that she was happy from the bottom of her heart.

"Bang!"

The next person to break in was Lin Yishui. She had just received the news from her assistant and hurried over to confirm its authenticity.

"Sister Jinzhi, did you pass?"

She pursed her lips nervously.

"Fake!"

Caroline, who had been watching the show, couldn't help but interrupt:

"Look how nervous you are, you silly boy."

"If it doesn't pass, it must be you, mom, who is the one who is interfering."

Lin Yishui said with a stern face.

Caroline glared at him and said in a pretended angry tone:
"Jinzhi, look at this little girl, she even used idioms just to scold me."

Chen Jinzhi laughed, gave Lin Yishui a reassuring look, and said:
"I really passed, Xiaoshui, thank you for giving me this opportunity."

After getting her answer, Lin Yishui finally breathed a sigh of relief and was completely relieved.

"That's good."

She lowered her head and muttered something in her hometown dialect.

“It’s great”

"Ein Trottel. (You are such a fool.)"

Caroline quickly added.

Lin Yishui turned away angrily, and she smiled and coaxed:

"OK OK."

Lin Yishui didn't say anything, but just raised his head and reached out to help his mother smooth out her frizzy hair bit by bit.

"Oh, by the way, Sister Iris!!"

After the ecstasy, Lulu suddenly realized something and her smile became even bigger.

"Ok?"

Chen Jinzhi was typing with his head down, in a chat box with Su Chengyi.

"Teacher Su, I passed the audition."

Edited, but not sent out yet.

Lulu said mysteriously:
"Come with me, there is a surprise gift waiting for you."

"it is good."

Chen Jinzhi sent the message and then looked up.

These are probably some gifts prepared by the studio for those who pass the audition. If you fail, there must be some consolation gifts as well.

Chen Jinzhi thought so and followed Lulu out the door.

The two walked around the recording studio and returned to the road. The crew's cars were parked in a convoy. The two walked along the road for a while and saw a car parked farther away in the distance.

In the dim night, I could only barely make out the outline of an SUV. When I got closer, I could see a person leaning against the door.

The man didn't smoke, he just looked up at the night sky.

Chen Jinzhi recognized who he was instantly.

Lulu had stopped quietly at some point, and now she was the only one walking alone along the long road, approaching him step by step.

The man seemed to have noticed her, so he bent down, got into the car, and suddenly turned on the headlights.

The SUV's headlights were so bright that Chen Jinzhi felt dizzy for a moment. She put her hands up to cover her eyes, but she didn't stop. She continued to move forward based on her instincts.

After a few seconds, it crashed into the person's arms accurately.

The temperature dropped quickly at night, but his arms were warm. Chen Jinzhi's heartstrings, which had been tense all day, finally relaxed completely at this moment.

Su Chengyi turned his back to block the light from the car lights and said with a smile:

"Did it hit you?"

(End of this chapter)