Chinese Entertainment 2017: Starting from the Top Writers

Chapter 454: Acting in person, with different thoughts

In the audition room, Xu Fei and others were whispering to each other. They were all amazed by Zhang Jingyi's performance. During the conversation, they looked at Zhang Jingyi from time to time and nodded frequently.

"Well, Jingyi performed well."

"Can you tell us about your understanding of the character Zhu Yun?"

Lin Li took in all their reactions, and finally felt relieved. He spoke gently to Zhang Jingyi in the room.

Except for Chen Chao, Xu Fei and the others all looked at Lin Li in surprise, and then they immediately understood what was going on. After taking a good look at each other, they looked at Zhang Jingyi in the field.

It seems that the answer is about to come out.

What a lucky girl!
Looking at Zhang Jingyi's well-behaved and innocent little face, Lin Li's eyes became softer.

Ok?
Didn't you just walk out after you finished your lines?

"OK."

Zhang Jingyi was stunned for a moment, then she reacted and replied immediately.

"Well, go ahead."

Lin Li leaned back and stared expectantly at Zhang Jingyi not far away.

Zhang Jingyi slowly adjusted her breathing and began to organize words in her mind. After a moment, she slowly opened her mouth.

"In fact, I am a loyal reader of Director Lin's book. I don't know if Director Lin still remembers that this was the book I asked Director Lin to sign when we first met at a book signing event."

"I personally like the character Zhu Yun very much. In some ways, I even feel that I am somewhat similar to her."

Zhang Jingyi paused at this point, staring at Lin Li without blinking, as if she was seeing stars.

"Remember, sign on the title page."

Lin Li nodded at her with a smile on his face.

"Yes."

After getting a clear reply, the light in Zhang Jingyi's eyes became brighter and she nodded heavily.

"Well, I'll continue."

Noticing the interested looks of Xu Fei and the others, Zhang Jingyi quickly calmed down.

"Ah."

Lin Li responded with a gentle smile.

Zhang Jingyi met Lin Li's gaze, perked up, pursed her lips and continued speaking.

"In the book, the character Zhu Yun is criticized for her unconditional love for the male protagonist Li Xun, but in my eyes, the portrayal of Zhu Yun's personality is even a bit idealized beyond reality, shining like a bright diamond."

"Kind and free and easy."

"From the people around Zhu Yun in the book, we can see that she doesn't care about family background or education when making friends. As an elite in the secular evaluation system, her friends, apart from the children of her parents' family acquaintances, are actually a group of gangsters."

"She is not afraid of other people's opinions, nor does she pursue short-term gains and losses. Later, she directly posted the video of Gao Jianhong threatening her online. When everyone was worried about her, they found that she was happily cooking."

"She has always been brave and resolute in making choices."

“Whether it was the hard work she put into learning computers in the early stages or the hardships she encountered at Feiyang later on, she never regretted it.”

"She truly loves her job and loves Li Xun. She has made up her mind about her professional ability and her lover and has never given up."

"When facing her lover, Zhu Yun has the ability to love him without reservation. From a third-party perspective, Li Xun has actually hurt her with words and actions. Many people would think that she gave up herself for a man.

"But her heart is like a vast ocean, and the sea water continuously nourishes Li Xun's heart, which is frozen because of his helplessness in facing emotions. Li Xun can hear the sound of her raging volcano erupting under the sea, where there is endless energy. She and Li Xun are actually tightly meshed gears, a perfect match."

"In my opinion, Zhu Yun's charm as the heroine is actually greater than that of the genius male protagonist. Her charm comes from the powerful energy of women themselves. She bravely broke out of the role of a daughter and became a specific person. Her friends betrayed her, her lover left her, and her hard work was stolen by a thief, but her belief in love was not shattered. It is better to say that Zhu Yun believed in herself rather than Li Xun."

"I've finished speaking. Please correct me, Director Lin and other teachers."

Zhang Jingyi's voice was like a willow branch blown by the spring breeze, soft yet powerful, constantly echoing in the audition room until it completely fell with the closing remarks.

After finishing the story in one breath, Zhang Jingyi's breathing quickened a little. She put her hands behind her back and waited nervously for the judgment.

There was a brief silence in the audition room, and then applause began to sound, and then the applause grew louder, echoing throughout the entire audition room.

"Jingyi, very well said."

"I can tell you understand Zhu Yun very well."

"I have another dialogue here, take a look."

After praising her, Lin Li handed a piece of A4 paper to the staff member beside him, who then took it to Zhang Jingyi, who took it with both hands.

Zhang Jingyi looked at it curiously, then her expression froze. She raised her eyes to glance at Lin Li, then focused her gaze on the A4 paper again.

"How about it, Jingyi, you should know which part it is."

Lin Li picked up the drinking water on the table and took a sip, then asked Zhang Jingyi with a smile.

"I know, but I need someone to act with me for this dialogue, right?"

Zhang Jingyi looked at Lin Li and tested him cautiously.

By now, many things were clear, but she still wanted to confirm them again.

"I'll play with you."

Lin Li slowly stood up, raised his eyebrows and smiled at her.

"Thank you, Director Lin."

Zhang Jingyi's heart was pounding as her guess was confirmed. Looking at Lin Li who was slowly approaching, her mind was in a mess.

He seems to be really different to me...

"Jingyi, have you memorized your lines?"

Stopping in front of Zhang Jingyi, Lin Li lowered his eyes to look at her.

"remember."

Zhang Jingyi nodded vigorously to confirm.

"Need to find some emotions?"

Lin Li asked her again.

"No, you can start anytime."

Zhang Jingyi raised her eyes and looked into Lin Li's eyes. This time, she did not dodge.

"Well, let's get started."

"it is good."

The moment their eyes met, Zhang Jingyi's body shuddered as if an electric shock had occurred.

Lin Li's gaze gradually became hot, like two dancing and burning sparks. When they met Zhang Jingyi's gaze, her eyelashes trembled slightly and her cheeks began to turn slightly red.

Lin Li had a gentle smile on his lips, and the affection in his eyes was not concealed at all, as turbulent as the sea.

Zhang Jingyi couldn't tell for a moment whether he was acting or expressing his true feelings.

Thinking about the rehearsal, she quickly perked up, put on a curious look, and stared at Lin Li with sparkling eyes.

"What is this? I'm asking what do these two letters mean?"

The voice was lively and a little bit cute. "This name has a meaning, Lucky and Power."

Lin Li leaned forward slightly and looked at her with a smile on his lips.

"What the hell, isn't it Lighter and Princess?"

Zhang Jingyi looked at him expectantly.

"Please translate what it means."

Lin Li smiled playfully and raised his voice a little.

"Lighters and princess dresses."

Zhang Jingyi stared at him seriously.

"Princess, there has to be a limit to our narcissism, right?"

The smile in Lin Li's eyes became even more intense, and he raised his hand to pinch her soft cheek.

The moment Lin Li pinched her cheek, Zhang Jingyi's whole body suddenly tensed up.

Isn't it just about the lines?
Why did you get started?

But...his hands are so warm...

She just stared blankly at Lin Li who was so close to her, and Lin Li was also looking at her with a smile.

At this moment, they only have each other in their eyes.

For a moment, the entire audition room was filled with a pink atmosphere. It was not until the applause of Xu Fei and others rang out that Zhang Jingyi woke up and quickly looked away.

"Ah……"

Lin Li chuckled and withdrew his hand from Zhang Jingyi's soft face, and also clapped his hands.

Don’t be in a hurry, there will be plenty of time on the crew later.

In the corridor.

The atmosphere became very weird, and everyone kept looking towards the door of the audition room.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be this girl. I originally thought that the pretty girl named Zhou Ye also had a good chance of winning."

"Now it seems that the little girl is going to be sad."

Reba glanced at Zhou Ye, whose face had turned cold, and her eyes were full of excitement as if she had eaten something sweet.

"I'm not surprised who they are, but as far as this drama is concerned, Jingyi is indeed more suitable."

Chen Duling followed Reba's gaze and glanced at Zhou Ye opposite her, and said calmly.

"It seems that this little girl named Zhou Ye has been hit hard. I guess she won't be easy to appease."

Reba shook her head and sighed, but her eyes were full of gloating.

"That's not something we should consider. He got himself into trouble, so he should solve it himself."

Chen Duling glanced at Tian Xiwei, who also looked worried, and said indifferently.

"That's it, just watch the show."

Reba blinked her eyes which were faintly glowing blue, and said excitedly.

Seeing this, Chen Duling smiled silently, but she was thinking in her heart, last time Lin Li promised to accompany her to the beach, where would be a suitable place to go?

It seems that the domestic ones are more eye-catching, right?

Her fair palms rested on her knees, and her green knuckles moved unconsciously, exactly the same as Lin Li's usual movements.

Reba glanced at what Chen Duling was doing and sighed imperceptibly.

No wonder you’re different to him.

Sitting in her seat, Tian Xiwei was in a daze. In this situation, of course she realized that there might be a result.

Then what does this mean for her? She died before she could accomplish her mission?
Is it still necessary to continue the audition?

But if it was Jingyi, it doesn't seem so difficult to accept.

As long as it’s not Zhang Ruonan and that noisy Zhou Ye beside her, it’s fine.

It’s just Jingyi!

When did that Habar start to take notice of you?

"Sister Ruonan, why is it her? Why is it her?"

Zhou Ye grabbed Zhang Ruonan's hand, with a look of grievance on his face.

"Hey, the final result has not been confirmed yet, don't panic."

"Besides, one character doesn't explain too much. Calm down first."

Zhang Ruonan held Zhou Ye's hand, patted the back of her hand gently, and comforted her softly.

"Yeah, Xiaoye, you see, we were all rejected. This is our daily life as actors. There is no role that we can definitely get after just one audition."

Meng Ziyi also reached out and patted Zhou Ye's shoulder through Zhang Ruonan, and spoke softly to comfort him.

"Yeah, and you haven't auditioned yet, so there's hope."

Li Yitong also spoke out to comfort him.

"But I don't want to lose to her. No matter who I lose to, I just don't want to lose to her."

Zhou Ye turned around and faced the three of them, his eyes full of a desire to refuse to admit defeat.

"Ah……"

"You really treat her like a child?"

"It's already like this, why can't you face reality?"

Tian Xiwei sneered, attracted everyone's attention, and then she said without hesitation.

Su Xiaotong beside her shrank her neck, thinking that Tian Xiwei next to her was too straightforward!

And this time and again, isn't the desire to fight a little too strong?
Where is the sweet girl you promised me?

"You haven't auditioned yet, why are you so proud?"

Zhou Ye raised his eyebrows and stared at her unkindly.

"So what? I'd be happy if Jingyi got the female lead. Is there a problem?"

Tian Xiwei glanced at her sideways, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.

"you……"

"Out!"

Zhou Ye was about to retort, but when he heard Meng Ziyi's reminder, he immediately turned his head away.

Zhang Jingyi walked out of the audition room with a faint smile on her eyes and eyebrows.

Zhou Ye's expression darkened even more.

(End of this chapter)