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Chapter 372 A New Hope (Subscribe!)

"Brother Teng, is Director Chen really easy to talk to? I'm so nervous."

"I'm not asking you to go on a blind date. This is just an audition. Lili, why are you so nervous?"

"If it was really a blind date, I wouldn't be nervous."

"Why?" Allen in the same car asked curiously.

"Because I know Director Chen won't be attracted to me." Mary answered shyly.

At the same time, this answer left Shen Teng and Allen speechless.

Xiao Yang attended the art class of the Beijing Film Academy in college, but his dream was to become an actor. As a result, he had no roles to play after graduation, so he formed a singing group called Chopstick Brothers with Wang Taili. Unexpectedly, their singing group became popular.

However, after becoming famous, Xiao Yang did not plan to continue pursuing a career as a singer. He still wanted to be an actor.

But still no crew came to him, so Xiao Yang could only write, direct and act in his own film. So in 2010, a short film about youth, nostalgia and campus themes, "Old Boy", came out.

Although this short film has many flaws, its songs are popular.

It was with this short film that Xiao Yang stepped into the film and television industry.

The reason why there is only one foot is that, after all, no film crew wanted him to act.

So he could only direct and star in his second short film the following year, called "Father", which was also well received, but was also not accepted by the mainstream film and television industry.

Because Xiao Yang wanted to break into the film and television industry, not only did he fail to get in, but his singing career also did not go as well as before.

As a partner, Wang Taili has supported his brother in pursuing his dreams from the beginning, but now he wants to persuade him to give up.

Today is the day for open auditions for "Detective Chinatown". Xiao Yang also signed up online and was about to leave when Wang Taili suddenly appeared at the door.

Xiao Yang probably knew that this partner might not be here to bless him, but he still smiled optimistically and said, "Aren't you going to say a victory to me, brother?"

"I'm actually here to persuade you, can you please not go? Haven't you seen clearly after all these years? That circle is very exclusive and doesn't welcome you at all. Let's write good songs and make the popularity of Chopstick Brothers even higher. Maybe then, there will be scripts that will come to us."

Xiao Yang knew what Wang Taili was thinking, and he couldn't say that he was wrong, but he asked him to give up. He had persisted for so many years, so how could he just give up?

But Xiao Yang also had an immature idea. He had not intended to say it out loud for the time being, but since Wang Taili came to block his door, he just said it.

"I've already signed up, so how can I not go? I might get picked if my luck turns out."

Halfway through his words, Xiao Yang choked up inexplicably, turned his head away, squeezed out the tears in his eyes, then forced a bitter smile on his face, patted Wang Taili on the shoulder and said:
"It's just this once. If I don't get selected, I'll just do it on my own. No one will ask me to act in a movie, right? It doesn't matter. I'll be the director myself. If there's no script, it's okay. I'll write it myself."

"Another short film?"

The originally tragic atmosphere was completely destroyed by the four short words spoken by Wang Taili in a doubtful tone.

Xiao Yang was also choked, and then explained: "It's a feature film."

"Haha, OK, I can still be your male lead." Wang Taili suddenly thought of his face in his 40s or 50s playing a high school student in "Old Boy". In fact, it's not the netizens' fault for complaining, even he himself felt a little uncomfortable when he recalled it, so he added: "Isn't this a youth campus theme?"

In fact, the feature film Xiao Yang was planning to make was "Old Boy"... No, to be exact, it was adapted from "Old Boy".

It's not that he has to rely on his old capital, but he really can't think of a good script. In addition, the cost of investing in a movie is very high and he can't afford to lose. He simply can't afford to lose. That's why he wants to rely on his old capital. At least with the blessing of sentiment and word of mouth, the possibility of failure is smaller.

However, although Xiao Yang had thought of a way out, he still took this audition very seriously.

Even prepared for a do-or-die battle.

……

Dongcheng Pictures.

Auditions are already in full swing.

In the audition studio, the person being auditioned was Tangren’s top star Hu Ge.

"Hello, Director Chen, Hello, Director Wen, Hello, examiners. I'm Hu Ge, 1.8 meters tall..."

Because there are many actors coming to audition today, generally after the actors enter the audition studio and make an introduction, Chen Dong and others will give them a scene and then let the actors start directly.

But there are exceptions where I would meet some acquaintances and chat with them before the formal audition.

Just like right now.

Wen Muye asked, "Hu Ge, you haven't taken any roles in two years, right? Are you planning to make a formal comeback?"

Before coming here, Hu Ge knew that he would be asked this question, so he had naturally thought of the answer long ago. He said without hesitation: "I haven't taken on a film or TV series for two years, but I have been acting in dramas in the past two years. Whether it is my condition, acting skills, or basic skills such as lines, I feel that I have matured a lot compared to two years ago. I was planning to make a comeback in the near future, and this opportunity just happened to come, so I'll give it a try."

Chen Dong admitted that Hu Ge was in pretty good shape now, but the role of Qin Feng, whom he auditioned, was a student who had just graduated from high school, and to be honest, he was not quite suitable.

However, Chen Dong did not directly persuade him to give up. Instead, he waited until Hu Ge finished a scene before commenting.

"We are old friends, so I just tell you the truth."

Hearing this, Hu Ge actually had a bad feeling in his heart.

As expected, Chen Dong's next comment directly cut off his thoughts:
"First of all, I noticed that your acting skills have indeed become more natural and relaxed, Hu Ge. It seems that your experience in acting in dramas over the past two years has helped you improve a lot, but..."

Chen Dong paused for a moment and continued, "Qin Feng is an 18-year-old boy who just finished the college entrance examination in the play. Boys of this age will have a feeling called youthfulness. I admit that you, Hu Ge, presented yourself in this direction during the audition just now, but no matter how good your acting skills are, it is inevitable that there will be some traces of acting when you perform."

Hu Ge kept nodding when Chen Dong was commenting, which showed that he actually knew the situation in his heart.

But because many directors focus on comprehensive conditions and ignore some flaws, Hu Ge thought of using acting skills to make up for this shortcoming.

Unexpectedly, Chen Dong is not among the directors who focus on comprehensive conditions.

If considering whether an actor is suitable is likened to a wooden barrel, Chen Dong will see whether the shortest plank meets the requirements. If it does not, he will not compromise even if the other plans are higher.

Finally, Chen Dong added: "If you had auditioned ten years ago, the role of Qin Feng would have been yours."

"Well, although I feel a little disappointed that I didn't get the role, I am still very grateful to Director Chen for pointing out my problem in person. I will try my best to avoid such a situation in the future."

After saying that, Hu Ge was about to leave in order not to disturb the subsequent auditions. At this moment, Director Li Wenlong, who was sitting at the edge and rarely spoke, suddenly called him.

"Hugo, wait a moment."

Hu Ge stopped and looked back, looking at Li Wenlong in confusion.

Then the latter said, "Although you were rejected by Director Chen, I feel that you are more suitable for the role in the ancient costume political drama I am preparing. How about it? Would you like to consider coming and try it out?"

What does it mean when you think there is no way out, suddenly you see a new village with willows and flowers?

In the past, Hu Ge's understanding of this poem was only superficial, but now, he truly experienced Lu You's mood when he wrote this poem. He thought that it was probably similar to what he felt now.

The one who came to audition with Tangren and Hu Ge today was not their top star Liu Sisi, but the newcomer Guli Nazha.

This girl almost joined Dongcheng Pictures, but she chose Tangren because of the 100 million signing fee. Although she played the leading female role in "Xuan-Yuan Sword" in her first year, it is impossible for Tangren to support her in every drama. In addition, the company's resources are not good, so she has only taken on some medium-sized roles in the past two years.

In other words, her appearance is strong, otherwise, in the market context where traffic stars are beginning to rise, the popularity she accumulated with "Xuan-Yuan Sword" would have long since disappeared.

At this time, Hu Ge came out for the audition. Gulinaza, who was staring blankly in one direction, immediately stood up and asked, "How is it, Senior Brother?"

Hu Ge smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying frankly: "I have no chance anymore, it's up to you now, come on."

"Ah? Did I know the audition result right on the spot?" Gulinazha asked in surprise.

Hu Ge explained: "That's not the case. It's mainly because Director Chen and I know each other and we're friends, so he told me the audition result on the spot... Anyway, don't feel any psychological pressure, just perform well. I have more confidence in you, Junior Sister."

“But I don’t have confidence myself…”

Gulinaza muttered something in a muffled voice. But Hu Ge still heard it. He asked in confusion, "Junior sister, you weren't so depressed before you came. What's wrong?"

Gulinaza gave Hugo a hint with her eyes, so Hugo followed her gaze and suddenly found the reason.

Sitting in that row were Yaya, Liu Tao, Tao Hong... as well as Dongcheng Pictures' own artists Xin Zilei, Wan Qian and the newly joined Di Lieba.

Among these female stars, Guli Nazha's status is only slightly higher than Dilraba, who is from Xinjiang, but she feels that even if she competes with the other, she does not have much competitiveness.

After all, this is someone else's company's play.

But the more she thought about it, the more she regretted her decision...

It was Gulinazha's turn to audition. Although she didn't know the result on the spot like Hu Ge, she knew she had no chance based on her performance in the audition.

Jiang Wen also came to join in the fun at noon, so there was one more person sitting as the examiner in the audition studio in the afternoon.

"Phew, it's finally our turn."

When Shen Teng heard the audition assistant call out number 58, he looked down at number 60 in his hand and let out a long sigh.

"What should I do, Brother Teng? I'm nervous and want to go to the bathroom. Do you want to come with me?"

"Didn't you just finish using the toilet? Besides, Mary, you're a lesbian, how can you ask a grown man like me to go to the toilet with you? What if people around us hear us and misunderstand us? You should let Ellen go with you."

“…” Allen: “Brother, I’m a man too.”

"I know."

"Then you still..."

"Shh, it's my turn."

The auditions in the afternoon were obviously more efficient than those in the morning, so it was Shen Teng's turn soon.

"Next one, number 60, Shen Teng... Is Shen Teng here?"

"Hey, hey, hey, Shen Teng is here. I am Shen Teng. I am Shen Teng."

As soon as Shen Teng stood up, Mary and Ellen gave him a blessing like two little brothers.

"Come on, Brother Teng."

"Come on, Brother Teng."

Shen Teng turned around, nodded seriously at the two of them, and then strode towards the audition studio next door.

It was only a few steps, but he managed to walk out with the tragic spirit of "The wind is whistling and the Yi River is cold, and the hero will never return once he leaves."

A girl in the room burst out laughing.

This girl is none other than the child star Zhang Zifeng.

She also came for an audition today, and was invited. The auditionee was a "smiling girl" Sinuo.

However, Shen Teng did not hear Zhang Zifeng's laughter because he had already walked into the audition studio.

"Shen Teng, who are you auditioning for?"

Since Chen Dong and Shen Teng had recorded the first season of "Extreme Challenge" together and they were very familiar with each other, he didn't beat around the bush.

"Kuntai."

"Okay, then take a look at this line. I'll give you three minutes to prepare and then start performing. Any questions?"

Shen Teng nodded and shook his head.

Chen Dong was confused by him: "Do you have a problem or not?"

"You know my poor memory, Director Chen, so can you give me two more minutes?"

In fact, Shen Teng just wanted to play a trick. Of course, if he didn't have a good relationship with Chen Dong, he wouldn't dare to do this.

Chen Dong knew Shen Teng's character and didn't indulge him:
"It'll only take three minutes. If you don't have a good memory, you can just read the note later."

"Oh, okay, okay, several hundred million brain cells are going to die again."

Three minutes passed quickly.

After Chen Dong shouted "start", Shen Teng put down his lines and closed his eyes for two seconds.

When he opened his eyes again, his demeanor had changed.

Jiang Wen also picked up the lines and volunteered to act opposite him.

Shen Teng: "Tang Ren, have you arrived in Malaysia or Han Country?"

Jiang Wen: "I'm at your door."

This is the biggest test of Shen Teng's acting skills and adaptability.

He did handle it well.

next time.

It was still Shen Teng who spoke first.

"Why don't you leave?"

"I also want to prove my innocence."

“Do you think this is a movie?”

At this point, Chen Dong already had an idea of ​​Shen Teng's performance. In order not to delay the next audition, he called a stop.

Shen Teng did not get a result on the spot unless he was directly passed, like Hugo.

But that doesn’t mean he has gotten the role. He has just been put on the waiting list and still needs to face the final round of screening.

After Shen Teng left, Jiang Wen, who had just acted with him, commented:
"This actor is pretty good. Not only is his performance powerful, but it also has some comedic effects..."

After Shen Teng, Mary came in to audition for the role of A Xiang, and was rejected as expected. However, after Mary, Ellen auditioned for the role of Bei Ge, one of the heroine's three cousins, and was included in the shortlist.

All three had finished their auditions and were preparing to leave.

Suddenly Shen Teng's phone rang.

He took it out and saw that it was Chen Dong who hit him.

After he met the gazes of his two teammates, he said, "Director Chen asked me to go back."

"Why?" Mary and Ellen asked in unison.

"Someone else snatched my role, so Director Chen asked me to go back and try again for Huang Landeng."

"Who else can take your role away, Brother Teng?"

"I'm curious too. Let's go back with me to find him."

(End of this chapter)