Brush Up Your Proficiency

Wang Hao knew this was just his illusion. After all, he was only at the beginner stage of the acting skill, just like with the erhu skill. The initial stage of increasing proficiency was always the easiest. The difficulty should increase once he leveled up to intermediate.

However, based on Wang Hao's current assessment of his own state, the increase in difficulty after upgrading the acting skill shouldn't be as exaggerated as the previous erhu skill, which increased tenfold.

After all, his mental strength now was incomparable to what it was before. Through observation and analysis during this period, mental strength could be applied to all skills like a universal lubricant. Just like the theory lesson he just listened to, if his mental strength was still at the previous level, he might have only gained two or three points of proficiency, which would have been considered good.

While Wang Hao was pondering the issues related to the proficiency of his acting skill, he saw Old Song walking up to him, looking at him with a gratified expression, as if observing a treasure, his eyes filled with a strange color.

Wang Hao noticed the somewhat frightening gaze from the other party and quickly took a step back. Although he could rationally guess that the other party had good intentions, he was still a little uncomfortable with an old man looking at him like that.

"Wang Hao, your performance just now was very inspired. How about you rehearse a scene with me in the upcoming drama rehearsal?" Old Song looked at Wang Hao with a smile, wanting to guide him. After all, it was rare to encounter such a talented new actor.

Now that he had found one, he felt like something was missing if he didn't push him a little.

The other trainees around, including Liang Meng, were shocked when they heard Old Song's invitation to Wang Hao.

A newcomer on their first day getting to perform on stage in this segment was something they had never seen before.

After all, the upcoming drama rehearsal was very particular about the foundation of the lines and the actor's performance ability. A stutter or a small oversight could directly announce the end of the entire drama.

A drama wasn't like those videos on the internet, where you could redo it if it wasn't filmed well, or cut it into multiple segments using montage techniques.

A drama was all about doing it in one take. There was no chance to do it again. Either you succeeded, or you left the stage. There were only these two outcomes.

"Damn, is this cook so fierce? He can rehearse a drama with the director on his first day. I've never seen anything like it!" One person couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

Hearing this, the person next to him nodded subconsciously in response: "That's right. I've been training here for more than half a year, and I can only observe from below. Want to go on stage? You have a lot of practice to do!"

"Let's see how he screws up later. Newcomers aren't familiar with the rhythm of drama or the script. Screwing up is inevitable. It's just a matter of how he screws up."

The people around were discussing Old Song's decision in low voices. Most people weren't very optimistic about Wang Hao, the newcomer. After all, there was a difference between the views of outsiders and insiders.

Outsiders only saw a person accurately and wonderfully displaying themselves on the stage, and their glamorous side was something to be envied. Some people even felt that they could do it themselves.

However, as insiders, they deeply understood what it meant to be "one minute on stage, ten years of hard work off stage." These familiar words filled their acting careers and were a true reflection of many people's lives!

When Liang Meng heard the director say this, she also looked at Wang Hao with some worry. Although she was very optimistic about the acting talent Wang Hao had displayed, she didn't think he had the ability to perform in a drama right now.

"The director's behavior is a bit like forcing growth," Liang Meng couldn't help but think.

Drama rehearsals were a great test of an actor's mental fortitude. A careless mistake would not only cause the entire rehearsal to end, but it would also be a failure in full view of the public. This was a huge pressure on the actor themselves. If they couldn't bear it, some might even develop psychological shadows. This was something they didn't want to see.

Liang Meng wanted to step forward and persuade him. Although the opportunity to perform a scene with the director was rare, it might not be a bad thing to give up this opportunity for the future.

Besides, Wang Hao still had to cook for them later. What would happen if he was so preoccupied that he couldn't cook?

Liang Meng was about to step forward, but she saw the director give her a "don't worry" look, and the words she was about to say were choked back.

She thought to herself: Since Director Old Song has already said so, it's not good to express my opinion anymore. Although Old Song is usually a kind person, he's very assertive when it comes to drama. I'll probably just get a nosebleed if I go up. I just hope Wang Hao can withstand Old Song's training and wish him good luck.

Wang Hao, however, didn't realize his current situation. He only thought it was a performance like the impromptu performance just now, and he nodded lightly in agreement.

After all, the more he performed on stage, the faster his acting skill proficiency would increase.

Moreover, he felt more and more in the zone now. He believed that if he performed for a while longer, he might even be able to upgrade his acting skill to intermediate today.

Old Song was very satisfied when he saw Wang Hao agree without hesitation.

"'Sunrise'. As for which scene, you'll know when you see it later," Old Song replied with a smile, then looked at Wang Hao, and a suitable role for him emerged in his mind.

At this time, Wang Hao realized that this rehearsal was unusual. It seemed that only he and Old Song were performing this time, and the others were just observing. The situation seemed a little different, and the pressure was a bit high.

Before Wang Hao could think too much, Old Song had already left to get the script from backstage.

Seeing the director leave, Liang Meng walked up to Wang Hao and looked at him with a look of curiosity, saying: "I don't know if you're lucky or unlucky. Forget it, since you've already agreed, just perform well and don't put too much pressure on yourself!"