Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 199 There are too many people who want to get ahead
"Is it really okay to just get straight to the point like this?"

Nazha was also stunned, and was dazed for a moment at the Lin Li in front of her.

Nazha found that she had been misunderstood one thing. Whether it was the last dinner or the encounter between the two afterwards, what she saw was Lin Li's private side, or his unruly side.

"Yes, after we finish talking about serious matters, we can relax and chat, right?"

Lin Li looked at Nazha and said with a smile.

But this smile seemed a little strange to Nazha.

So the person she provoked was not a little wolfdog, but a big bad wolf?
"Well, Ali, let me tell you, I asked Sister Nazha to bring me to see you."

Seeing this, Chen Yao took the initiative to take over the conversation and explained crude oil.

"I can guess it, so why don't you just speak frankly, Sister Yaoyao? We are all friends sitting here today, and we were introduced by Sister Nazha."

Lin Li leaned back on the sofa, resting his right palm on the table, tapping it from time to time, his tone gentle.

But whether it was Nazha or Chen Yao, they both sensed that the words could not be refused.

Nazha stared at Lin Li from the side, her eyes sparkling with excitement. She felt like she had gotten to know the little man in front of her again today.

Recalling the last time Lin Li worked so hard on her, her eyes became more moist.

She likes this little man so much!
"Ali, to be honest, I want to fight for the role of the heroine in this intimate drama."

Chen Yao secretly swallowed his saliva, staring at Lin Li in front of him and said with some lack of confidence.

"As for the heroine, do you think you are suitable, Sister Yaoyao?"

Lin Li stared at Chen Yao in front of him, his tone flat, making it impossible to tell what he meant.

"I think I should be fine. My acting skills are pretty good, and I look young, so I should have no problem playing a college student. Um... I think I can still play a sweet female lead."

Chen Yao's voice was soft and sticky as he stated his advantages.

"Sister Yaoyao, I have some superficial opinions about you. Would you like to listen to them first?"

Lin Li did not reply to Chen Yao directly, but asked a question in return.

"Oh, yes, sure."

Chen Yao was a little nervous and spoke haltingly.

"Okay, I'll just say a few words. If there's anything inappropriate, please don't blame me, Sister Yaoyao."

Lin Li smiled gently at Chen Yao and gave him a shot of prevention.

"It's okay, it's okay. You're a director, so you must have some unique insights on actors. I want to hear them, too."

Chen Yao waved his hands repeatedly, his eyes showing visibly panic.

"I want to hear it, too. Go ahead."

Nazha was enjoying the fun, leaning her arms on the table and speaking in a coquettish tone.

Just then the waiter brought the coffee. She secretly glanced at the three of them, suppressed her excitement, walked out of the private room and closed the door.

"Then I'll start."

Lin Li took a sip of coffee, pondered for a moment, and then began to analyze in a calm tone.

"I think whether an actor can succeed in becoming popular depends mainly on his acting skills and popularity. Sister Yaoyao, please forgive me for being blunt, but your popularity is average."

Chen Yao's expression became a little unnatural. Lin Li glanced at her and continued his analysis.

"You have a very distinctive look, but it's a bit like a recurring face. That is, many passers-by can't associate you with another role after watching your dramas. For example, the noisy, stubborn, and crying Zheng Wei in So Young, the cute and affectionate fox girl in Legend of Nine-Tailed Fox, the innocent and ruthless loli in Wu Xin, and the immature academic master with a ponytail in Tornado Eleven. None of them are the same."

"You have a face that changes with each episode, and you haven't had plastic surgery, but your hairstyle, makeup, and weight have a huge impact. The audience remembers the character but can't associate it with the actor. I don't know whether to say this is an advantage or a disadvantage."

"As for the acting, it's just OK. Some parts are excellent, but some parts are failures. I can only say that the performance is good in some places but poor overall."

"Let me give you some good examples. When Yue Qiluo flirted with Wuxin, her eyes suddenly changed from charming and innocent to fierce when she was discovered. Zheng Wei was nervous and throbbing when she confessed to Chen Xiaozheng. Zheng Wei was powerless and sad when she was dealing with two old lovers at the same time at the table. Look at Zheng Wei's explosive power. When Xiao Dingmao raised his eyebrows, the forehead wrinkles were so annoying..."

"The performance failed. When she was a child, Zheng Wei acted too young and her voice was too cute. The sex scene with Lin Jing... well, I won't go into details. Then there was the problem of walking. Zheng Wei walked very stiffly in many scenes. It felt like she was just moving around, and she was a little nervous. Xiao Dingmao occasionally twisted her body and her body was not coordinated, etc."

"Sister Yaoyao, you always go for the light-faced and pure route. Whether in the drama or in real life, your hairstyle and clothing are relatively simple, and your makeup is often so light that it is hardly noticeable."

"Although this kind of dress is refreshing and pleasant, it often fails to highlight the advantages of one's appearance and it is difficult to leave a stunning and deep impression on others."

"To be honest, in the entertainment industry where all female celebrities' hair is so colorful, you will just be silent and inconspicuous for years to come."

"I have a small suggestion. You can develop your makeup in a bright and delicate direction in the future. Maybe it will have a different effect."

"Well, that's probably it."

After saying all the words in one breath, Lin Li picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and then turned his gaze to Chen Yao who was stunned in front of him.

Starting from Lin Li's analysis, the expressions of Chen Yao and Nazha changed from curiosity to surprise, and then from surprise to shock. In the end, both of them opened their mouths slightly, completely stunned.

Is this the insight of top writers and directors?

Both of them were somewhat stunned and were speechless for a long time.

"Sister Yaoyao?"

Seeing this, Lin Li had no choice but to call Chen Yao.

"Oh, yeah, that's right."

Chen Yao came back to his senses and responded repeatedly.

"Ali, have you ever specifically learned about our Yao girl before? How do you know her so well?"

Nazha at the side also came back to her senses and stared at Lin Li in amazement.

"I just got to know a little bit and made a simple analysis. If there is anything wrong, please don't be offended, Sister Yaoyao."

Lin Li replied to Nazha with a smile, then looked at Chen Yao with a submissive tone.

"No, no, Ali said it very well. I learned a lot today."

Chen Yao stared at Lin Li in front of him with sparkling eyes, with a sense of inquiry. This teacher Nanxun really lived up to his reputation.

"So what do you mean by saying so much? Is our sister Yao worthy of your attention?"

Nazha's small hand reached under the table into Lin Li's big hand and gently grasped it, with a hint of coquettishness in her tone.

Chen Yao also remembered the important matter, and after hearing Nazha's words, he stared at Lin Li expectantly.

"I'm sorry, I don't think Sister Yaoyao is appropriate."

Lin Li glanced back and forth at the two of them, and finally his gaze stopped on Chen Yao's face. He sentenced her to death in a flat tone.

Chen Yao's expression changed from expectation to disappointment in an instant, but luckily he didn't get angry right away, which showed that he had good manners.

"Okay, I understand. Thank you for helping me analyze so much just now, Ali."

She forced a smile and expressed her gratitude for Lin Li's preparations before formally rejecting her.

"Sister Yaoyao, you're too polite. We take this drama very seriously internally, so we have high requirements for the compatibility of the characters."

"But there is a supporting role in this drama that is quite suitable for you. If you don't mind, you can give it a try."

Lin Li thought for a moment and since he had a good impression of Chen Yao, he still wanted to help her.

After all, according to his understanding, the sister was quite quiet in the following years. If she knew practical matters, he could give her a hand.

"It's okay to play a supporting role. After all, even the supporting roles in Nanxun Culture's plays are outstanding."

Chen Yao didn't expect that there was a silver lining after all. She agreed to Lin Li's request without hesitation, without even asking any further questions.

Her words came from the heart. Although she could not be the protagonist, if she could participate in Nanxun Culture's play, the exposure would be sufficient, which is very suitable for a relatively Buddhist actor like her.

"Don't you even ask which character it is?"

Lin Li raised his eyebrows slightly.

Chen Yao straightened up and smiled.

"Ali, maybe you don't know much about the popularity of Nanxun Culture's plays in the industry? The supporting role you mentioned is an opportunity that small actors like us have to fight hard to get."

"Whether it's the TV series and movies adapted from your previous works, or the two works you've directed yourself, they have already proven your vision and ability."

Chen Yao's rosy little mouth opened and closed, her tone full of admiration and emotion.

"Yes, Ali, when you have the chance, please take me with you. This time, your movie was released at the same time, but it bullied me so much."

Nazha at the side also started to join in the conversation at this time, with a little resentment in her tone. The little hand under the table pinched Lin Li hard a few times, causing Lin Li to grimace in pain.

"Well, there will be a chance. Sister Nazha's look in this movie is also very cool and very memorable."

Lin Li turned his head to look at Nazha, and under the table, he held her little hand and winked at her.

"Okay, I'll be waiting then."

Naza gave him a seductive look.

Lin Li smiled back, and his hand under the table touched Nazha's thigh again.

Why do these two people feel like something is not right?

Chen Yao glanced back and forth at the two of them, and always felt that something was not right with their behavior.

"Om~"

At this moment, Lin Li's cell phone suddenly began to vibrate. He picked up the phone on the table and took a look, his eyes suddenly fixed.

Wow, note “Reba”!
Lin Li subconsciously glanced at Nazha, who was staring at her with a half-smile, obviously having seen the note on the phone.

"Take it. Why? Do we need to avoid it?"

Nazha's tone was as gentle as ever, but the little hand under the table opened Lin Li's hand on her leg.

Lin Li knew it was not a good idea to fool around, so he pressed the answer button and put the call to his ear.

"What's wrong, Director? Why did you take so long to answer the phone? Are you busy?"

After the call was connected, Reba's energetic and cute voice was immediately heard.

Naza narrowed her eyes and glanced at Lin Li.

She recalled the eye contact between Lin Li and Reba that had been trending on the Internet a long time ago, and the photo of Reba staring at him with expectation in the photo of Lin Li visiting his basketball team in Shanghai a while ago.

This kind of coquettish tone is definitely not normal.

There is something fishy going on with these two people!
Lin Li naturally felt Nazha's gaze, but he pretended not to know and answered the call.

"No, I'm having coffee outside with two friends."

"Oh, did I bother you? How about I call you later?"

"No need, what's the matter?"

"It's Zhuzhu. She wants me to ask you about your new drama."

"Whatever role she wants to audition for, just let her come over for the audition. I remember she has already submitted her resume, right? I've given full responsibility for this drama to Director Wei, so I won't interfere too much."

Lin Li said this in a serious tone. Nazha and Chen Yao looked at each other and smiled.

Nazha then relaxed her expression, and took Lin Li's left hand and placed it on her thigh.

In her opinion, at least Lin Li opened a back door for her and gave Chen Yao a supporting role.

But when Reba called, Lin Li acted very businesslike, which made her feel very happy.

She may not care about others, but if it is Reba, she will still fight for the first, second, third and fourth place.

After all, if someone is compared with others every day, they will take it to heart after a while.

Nazha was already thinking about how to reward Lin Li in the evening.
The next two chapters will be reviewed, I will post them sooner
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