Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 184: Eating melons on the spot, isn't it good to be a sister?

At half past five, Lin Li put on his microphone and followed Zhang Guoli and others to the first recording site of the program under the guidance of the staff.

After arriving backstage, Zhang Guoli and a few others entered first and, under the guidance of the host Yi Yi, started a simple interaction with the audience. Lin Li watched curiously from the back and felt that it was quite lively.

By the way, this female host is also quite famous, and Lin Li has the impression that she seemed to have made her mark after this show, and she has appeared in many public occasions afterwards wearing extremely sexy outfits.

This program is equivalent to having two hosts, one is Yi Yi, and the other is Zhang Guoli who serves as the promoter.

In addition, there was another person in the audience who we hadn’t seen before, Liu Tianchi, an acting teacher from the Central Academy of Drama. He was also invited to be the acting teacher of the show and be responsible for assisting the actors’ performances.

"Next, let us welcome today's special guest. He is a genius writer whose works are sold all over the world, a new hit drama director whose TV series has secured the Penguin annual championship, and a new film director who has entered the 2 billion club with a box office of over 2 billion for his first film!"

"I believe everyone knows who I'm talking about, right? Let's welcome our teacher Nan Xun to the stage!"

Following Yi Yi's passionate introduction, Lin Li walked out from the backstage at a leisurely pace amid warm cheers from the audience.

Lin Li was still wearing the same simple outfit today, a white short-sleeved shirt with black cropped pants and neat short hair. As he appeared, the female audience at the scene cheered and shouted more and more loudly.

"Come on, Mr. Nanxun, welcome to our Actor's Birth program. Please give us a brief self-introduction."

Yi Yi stared at Lin Li in front of her with shining eyes, and at the same time explained the process professionally.

"Hello everyone, I am Director Lin Li."

"This is my first time participating in this type of program recording. I hope everyone will forgive me if I say anything wrong."

Lin Li raised the microphone in his hand and gave a brief self-introduction to the audience.

Since he is here to participate in the actors' program today, he naturally has to introduce himself as a director.

“Ah, Nan Da!”

“Nanda is so handsome!”

"The production team is awesome. They even invited NCU!"

“It’s worth coming here, Nanda, Nanda!”

……

The audience was so enthusiastic that Zhang Ziyi and others were so surprised that they kept looking back at the audience seats behind them. They didn't expect Lin Li to have such a great influence among young people.

"Okay, Mr. Nanxun, please go to the special guest seat below and take a seat. Our performance is about to begin."

Yi Yi raised her hand to gesture towards an exquisite chair in the audience. Lin Li smiled and nodded to show that he understood. He stepped off the stage and sat down. Then he turned around and waved to the professional judges and the audience behind him, which brought another round of cheers.

"I would like to clarify that Teacher Nanxun has the same voting rights as the three other instructors. Please be aware of this."

Everyone at the scene nodded to show that they understood, and had no objection to the fact that Lin Li and the three mentors had the same rights. After all, Lin Li's achievements were there, and no one could object.

If he is not qualified, then no one here is qualified.

Dozens of black cameras made Lin Li, who was participating in this kind of indoor variety show recording for the first time, feel a little uncomfortable. The previous "Yearning" and "Interviews" he had appeared on were not so exaggerated.

Now suddenly faced with such a large-scale filming, the big-hearted Lin Li is also trying hard to adapt and adjust his expression. Of course, to outsiders he always looks indifferent.

After another interaction with Zhang Ziyi and others at her seat, she said hello to Liu Tianchi. Seeing that the time was almost up, Yi Yi started to discuss the process.

First there was a commercial, and then he calmly stepped aside.

"Please enjoy the work "Tangshan Earthquake". Actors are in place. The performance begins."

After Yi Yi spoke out a commercial, Zhang Guoli announced the official start of the first group of performances.

The lights at the recording site dimmed, and as the introduction of the story began over the loudspeaker, the lights on the performance stage came on, and the actors who were already in place officially began their performance.

When Lin Li saw several actors appearing on the stage, he also found it quite interesting.

Wang Junkai, who was auditioning for Fengquan some time ago, was also there unexpectedly. However, he took a look at the information in his hand and it seemed that he was just a supporting guest.

The other two are the veteran Yu Yuexian, also known as Xie Dajiao.

The other one is Chen Xiaoyun. Lin Li’s impression of her is her famous archery scene and her figure that is about to burst out in the swimming pool.

Well, great evil.

A girl who is a bit teasing, and seems to have low emotional intelligence.

As Yu Yuexian began her performance, Lin Li also focused his attention and watched the performance.

To be honest, because of the Country Love Story, Lin Li thought Yu Yuexian was a crosstalk performer, but he didn't expect that she was also a veteran actor who graduated from the Central Academy of Drama.

Not to mention his acting skills, he really carried the whole audience.

Throughout the whole process, Chen Xiaoyun and Wang Junkai were obviously infected by her, so much so that they couldn't control themselves and cried loudly in the later stage.

Wang Junkai’s acting was okay, but his lines sounded a bit like poetry recitation, which was a bit distracting.

The program crew seemed to particularly like looking for scripts with particularly strong dramatic conflicts, with everyone on and off the stage crying.

I've watched too many plays like this, and to be honest, they're a bit boring and not sophisticated enough.

As the performance ended, the lights in the venue came on and several actors were invited to the stage. Everyone cooperated and applauded. Lin Li also looked at the stage and clapped his hands softly.

First, several members of the professional jury expressed their approval of Yuexian's performance in turn, and then Zhang Ziyi began to comment. However, unexpectedly, Song Dandan had an opposite opinion from her, which made Zhang Ziyi's expression change instantly.

However, these two seem to be scripted. It seems that no matter which actor Zhang Ziyi supports, Song Dandan will cause trouble.

Lin Li was enjoying the meal nearby. It was a different feeling to eat the meal on the spot, especially since these two were seniors. No one dared to interrupt them when they were arguing.

Lin Li personally agrees with Song Dandan's aesthetic of drama, that is, don't cry on the stage all the time and tickle the audience.

It would be best if the actors could be calm and composed on stage while the audience burst into tears. "Then I wonder what Mr. Nanxun thinks. Can you tell us about it?"

The melon-eating finally came to him. As Yi Yi Q'd himself, Lin Li slowly raised the microphone.

He first looked at Wang Junkai and smiled faintly: "Junkai, I didn't expect to see you again so soon. You made me drink a lot last time, I remember that."

Wang Junkai, dressed in rustic clothes, raised the microphone in his hand and smiled shyly at Lin Li: "Teacher Nanxun has a huge capacity for drinking. Last time, I drank so much that I lost my sense of direction."

Lin Li laughed, and after a brief greeting, he regained his composure: "Junkai's performance was generally acceptable this time, but his lines were not up to par with me. Fortunately, you are only a guest performer, otherwise I would definitely not be able to give you my vote."

Wang Junkai nodded repeatedly: "Teacher Nanxun is right. I also realize my shortcomings. I will practice my lines diligently after returning to school."

There was a subdued discussion among the audience. After all, the previous mentors had praised Wang Junkai, and only Lin Li pointed out his shortcomings.

Lin Li guessed that the main reason was that there were many fans of Wang Junkai at the scene, and the mentors were all shrewd people and did not want to do anything to offend others.

But Lin Li didn't care about these things. Even if he said these words, these fans didn't dare to complain.

"Well, come on."

Lin Li gave a word of encouragement, then turned his gaze to Yu Yuexian with a look of admiration.

"It goes without saying that Teacher Yu has excellent acting skills. Not only does he perform well himself, but he can also lead the other two actors into the state. It's very good."

"Thank you, Teacher Nanxun."

Yu Yuexian bent over with joy on her face to express her gratitude.

When Lin Li turned his gaze to Chen Xiaoyun at the end, he smiled politely.

"Mr. Chen's performance was quite standard. The biggest problem was the lines. If you can't correct your lines, you can only show your acting skills in idol dramas in the future."

Chen Xiaoyun nodded awkwardly to show that he understood, raised the microphone in his hand and faced Lin Li: "I dare not call you teacher in front of Teacher Nanxun, but I will pay attention to what you say, and I will work harder to practice my acting skills and lines in the future."

"Ah."

Lin Li responded and then put down the phone.

Chen Xiaoyun felt a little embarrassed. She had originally wanted to perform well in front of Lin Li, but she didn't expect to be criticized as soon as they met. She felt a little discouraged and resentful at the same time.

"Okay, now that the instructors have finished their comments, please start voting."

When Yi Yi saw Lin Li pointing out Chen Xiaoyun's problems mercilessly, the atmosphere became a little cold for a moment, and she quickly continued the Q process.

Lin Li chose to abstain and did not vote for anyone. He was just there to make a cameo appearance and did not want to do anything that would affect someone else's career path.

The result was really eye-catching. Chen Xiaoyun's votes actually surpassed Yu Yuexian's. Lin Li couldn't help but wonder if the audience at the scene were just looking at the face? Or were they looking at the waves?
Although Chen Xiaoyun's waves are very big, they won't knock you over, right?

There was no way out. Although Yu Yuexian's expression changed slightly, she still accepted it obediently.

Next, she could only compete with Song Dandan according to the rules. After they were prepared, Zhang Guoli cooperated with them and they began to rehearse in the temporary scene.

Lin Li and the people at the scene had nothing to do for the time being. He said hello to Zhang Ziyi and the others, then left the studio to get some fresh air.

"Teacher Nanxun, wait a moment."

I had just walked a few steps outside when I heard someone calling me. A dark-looking girl jogged after me.

"Are you Ouyang Nana?"

Lin Li stopped where he was and looked at the girl who was catching up with him, then greeted her.

Ouyang Nana was pleasantly surprised: "Teacher Nanxun, do you know me? I like you so much. As soon as I heard you were here, I wanted to come over to say hello and meet you."

The unique accent of Taiwanese people gave Lin Li goosebumps.

"Thank you for your likes. I understand."

Lin Li responded to the Taiwanese girl with a professional smile, mainly because he didn't have a good impression of her.

The girl's family's stance is not right, and he himself is not very fond of people from Taiwan.

But Ouyang Nana didn't seem to feel his distance and kept talking to her.

"Teacher Nanxun, you are here. I just happen to have a question to ask you."

Just when Lin Li didn't know how to deal with the annoying little girl in front of him, Chen Xiaoyun, who had changed her clothes, walked over gracefully and extended an invitation.

"Okay, let's find a quiet place to talk."

Lin Li understood the look she gave him and responded very cooperatively.

"Well, I'm sorry, I have to go and get busy now. Please help yourself, miss."

Lin Li threw a word to Ouyang Nana, and without waiting for her response, he walked away with Chen Xiaoyun. Ouyang Nana stomped her feet in anger as she watched the two of them leave.

"Thank you, Teacher Chen, for what I just did."

"I've already told you that I dare not call you teacher in front of you. Just call me Xiaoyun."

"Okay, Sister Xiaoyun."

"Why do you have to add a sister?"

Chen Xiaoyun and Lin Li were walking side by side. They suddenly stopped at a corner and looked at Lin Li with a charming look.

"Isn't it good to be a sister?"

Lin Li lowered his eyes and looked at Chen Xiaoyun with an amused expression.

(End of this chapter)