Eunuch, do you really know these martial arts?

Jiang Nian's appearance instantly caused a huge uproar.

One pass to ten, ten to a hundred!

He had barely appeared here when a large number of students came to see him!
Even the students who went to audition for the film crew in rehearsal room number one have stopped what they were doing and turned to rush towards Wei Zheng and his group.

Their purpose was clear: they all just wanted to catch a glimpse of Jiang Nian.

After all, Jiang Nian is currently the most popular star, especially since the roles he plays have deeply resonated with audiences.

Even within their drama school, they are at the pinnacle of talent.

They only wanted to learn a lot from the textbooks, and now they were surprised to see the characters from their textbooks appear in their college.

"No way, it really is Jiang Nian!"

"When I first heard Tang Youyou talking to the director next to her who looked like an assistant, I thought they were just bragging. I didn't expect Jiang Nian to actually be involved."

"Not only that, but judging from Jiang Nian's demeanor, he really approves of director Wei Zheng's work."

"What kind of script does he have that has made him so interested in Jiang Nian?"

"I've already heard from Senior Sister Youyou that it's just an advertisement script, but if it's filmed well, there's a chance to develop a career in television dramas."

"Comedy commercials turned into TV dramas? That's highly unlikely."

Those present were all drama school students, and they had a certain understanding of the performing arts.

As far as they know, the advertisement could at most be made into a stage play, with a total duration of only half an hour or so. How could it possibly be made into a TV series?

Moreover, would anyone watch a TV series that is both terrible and long?
"Could it be that Jiang Nian's judgment is also flawed?"

These words have caused some concern among many students.

But then I thought about it again, and that was Jiang Nian. Wasn't what he was looking for right?
"No, I don't think it's that simple."

"I've looked up this director's information. Although he seems to be a newcomer, he's quite talented and could even be considered a rising star."

"He has a certain reputation on the Internet, but he is unknown because he doesn't have many representative works."

"It seems that Jiang Nian deliberately dug him out."

A lot of information has surfaced online, and even the video of Jiang Nian specifically going to the film set to find Wei Zheng has been filmed.

Although it was impossible to clearly capture Jiang Nian's face through video.

But even just that blurry figure was enough for people to confirm that it was Jiang Nian.

Moreover, judging from the appearance in the previous video, it's clear that Jiang Nian truly thinks highly of Wei Zheng.

“If Jiang Nian is interested, then what are we waiting for? We definitely have to go and film it, even if it’s just a minor role.”

"Let's forget about Director Li's film crew next door."

Many students ran towards Jiang Nian.

Although Director Li and his team had excellent screenwriters and famous directors, in the end, all they got was more money.

In fact.

For these students, the most important thing is exposure and their breakthrough works.

Few of the students who can attend school here come from extremely poor families.

Jiang Nian's appearance at this moment definitely gave them hope.

It doesn't matter whether it's a lot of money or a little.

The key point is that any drama Jiang Nian approves of is bound to be a hit!
All eyes, whether curious, dismissive, or observing, were now focused on him.

It was filled with unbelievable surprise and indescribable excitement.

The top superstar who only existed on the screen and in legendary stories was now standing right in front of them.

"Teacher Jiang Nian!"

"It's really him!"

Wow! He's even more handsome than on TV!

The assistant director who had previously made sarcastic remarks turned deathly pale, and fine beads of cold sweat visibly appeared on his forehead.

He naturally recognized Wei Zheng, and his earlier remarks were deliberately intended to slander Wei Zheng.

After all, the powerful businesswoman, Ms. Li, who was behind their investment, had specifically told him about Wei Zheng's business.

This time, we specifically asked them to pay for recruiting talent from the drama academy.
They were deliberately trying to take away the promising talents that Wei Zheng valued!
Boss Li has already seen through Wei Zheng.
This guy landed a big contract, but he doesn't have the right amount of money, so there's no way he can hire actors.

The most suitable way is to scout for inexpensive talent from drama schools.

If he spends a lot of money to poach these promising talents in advance, then Wei Zheng will inevitably fail.
She even threw herself into his arms and eventually obeyed him.

That's why they made such outrageous remarks when they saw Wei Zheng and Tang Youyou arrive, their aim being to make the students around them look down on Wei Zheng.

They knew, of course, that Jiang Nian had also taken a liking to his script, but Jiang Nian was just an actor, and they didn't believe he would interfere in the face of capital.

Moreover, although Wei Zheng is a new director, he is highly regarded by Jiang Nian.

But Jiang Nian was too busy with work to pay any attention to him.

Everyone was clinging to this wishful thinking, believing that Jiang Nian couldn't possibly be there and wouldn't stand up for Wei Zheng.

But reality slapped them in the face!
The Year of the Ginger has truly arrived!
And his tone was firm!
Moreover, after Jiang Nian appeared...

These once-famous directors and screenwriters have now faded into obscurity!
They are quite well-known, and when they are out and about, who wouldn't respectfully call them "teacher"?

Even among numerous screenwriters, they are high-ranking individuals who give grand speeches and boast.

But at this moment, facing Jiang Nian, they had no desire to resist at all.

Even the students around him had already gone to Jiang Nian's side.

He opened his mouth, as if he wanted to explain something.

But under Jiang Nian's calm yet all-seeing gaze, all the words stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single one.

The staff behind him were even more terrified, wishing they could disappear into the ground.

The sense of superiority and mockery from before now seem utterly ridiculous and insignificant.

Jiang Nian did not immediately lash out, but that faint glance alone brought an invisible pressure that made the people opposite him feel like they were sitting on pins and needles.

Aura is a very mysterious thing.

At Jiang Nian's level, he doesn't even need to say a word to make those with ill intentions feel ashamed!
The assistant director, after all, had seen a bit of the world.

Although I'm scared now, I know even more that if I don't turn things around now, it will be difficult for me to make a living in the industry in the future.

He forced a smile that looked more like a grimace, and his back involuntarily hunched slightly.

"Teacher Jiang... Teacher Jiang Nian! It's a misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding!"

"We didn't know you were interested in this project. We were blind and spoke without thinking. Please don't take it to heart..."

Jiang Nian's lips curled into a half-smile, but he didn't respond. He was well aware of the current state of the industry.

News of his previous conversation with Wei Zheng had already spread online.

He didn't believe these directors were truly unaware, but he was too lazy to call him out on it.

This kind of disregard is more embarrassing than a reprimand.

His gaze passed over the flies and returned to the young and energetic faces around him, the drama school students.

The sound, calm yet clear and powerful, reached everyone's ears:

"The quality of an opportunity is never determined solely by the size of the investment or the prestige of the lineup."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Wei Zheng, who was still somewhat awkward but had unconsciously straightened his back a bit.

"Anyone can create a lively and funny atmosphere."

"But Director Wei's project is not about simply making people laugh."

These words were a direct slap in the face to those directors, and they also personally stood up for Wei Zheng.

The words immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Even their breathing seemed much lighter.

"The difficulty lies in using the realism of long takes to capture the natural rhythm and humor of life."

"It's not about deliberately tickling people, but rather stems from the clash of characters' personalities, from the awkwardness and reality of the situation. It requires the actor to truly immerse themselves in the role and deliver a genuine performance to make it work."

"This is much more difficult than the kind of humor that is pieced together from editing and exaggerated expressions on the surface, but it is also more vibrant and can withstand more reflection."

Jiang Nian spoke slowly and deliberately, using relatively precise language when addressing these drama school students.

As soon as he said that, the students all turned their heads, and even some of the teachers stopped in their tracks and stared at Jiang Nian in astonishment.

As teachers, they are very familiar with teaching materials and theatrical performances, and they have also done a lot of analysis on Jiang Nian's acting.

Hearing Jiang Nian slowly talk about the concept of comedy and humorous emotional dramas, I feel even more admiration.

I never imagined that Jiang Nian was so skilled not only in acting.

Even the basic textbook knowledge is exceptionally well-mastered!
They are even better than many of their professors.

Jiang Nian astutely pointed out the core and difficulties of Wei Zheng's script, and also elevated its quality.

This is not a simple commercial or a low-budget comedy!

This is an experimental work that pursues the essence of performance and a sophisticated sense of comedy!
The students listened with shining eyes; having received professional training, they naturally understood the weight of Jiang Nian's words.

So this unassuming director Wei was pursuing such artistic expression?
And Jiang Nian actually approves of it?
His words immediately intimidated the surrounding students, and everyone gathered around.

At this moment, Jiang Nian's gaze swept across the crowd, and he spotted some very familiar figures among the drama academy students.

He smiled slightly and first looked at Hu Yifei, the girl next to Tang Youyou who was taller than him but seemed to have a slightly fiery personality.

This person was the talent he specifically wanted to recruit during his trip.

However, he knew that forcibly bringing Hu Yifei over would inevitably cause some resentment among those around him.

But such a promising talent certainly shouldn't be allowed to be poached by others.

He glanced at the directors of the film crew next to him; they were cowering like quails.

However, the occasional glances he received made him feel a certain degree of danger.

After all, students face a dilemma: one is an established reputation, and the other is a promising new experimental work.

He smiled slightly and took the initiative to ask, "Excuse me, what's your name?"

Although Hu Yifei has a fiery personality, she was taken aback when Jiang Nian called her name directly. She then answered generously, "Hello, Teacher Jiang Nian, my name is Hu Yifei!"

"Hu Yifei..."

Jiang Nian read the name aloud and nodded. "You have a very special temperament, outgoing and powerful, with an indomitable spirit in your eyes. You seem to have a lot of principles."

"There happens to be a role in Director Wei's script that I think your image and inner qualities are a perfect match. How about it, are you interested in giving it a try?"

"Moreover, you and Tang Youyou seem to know each other. I think the two of you working together might create some great chemistry."

Jiang Nian's comments accurately pinpointed Hu Yifei's characteristics, as if he understood her better than someone who had known her for a long time.

The feeling of being seen through and affirmed by an idol and top superstar instantly made Hu Yifei's blood boil!

She was both surprised and delighted, and without any hesitation, she immediately agreed loudly, her forthright spirit fully unleashed:
"Teacher Jiang! You have such a keen eye! You're absolutely right! No problem, I'll take the role! It sounds much better than that one..."

She instinctively wanted to point towards Rehearsal Hall 1, but stopped in time.

"That sounds really interesting and challenging!"

"I'm willing to act!"

Seeing this, Zeng Xiaoxian quickly tugged at Hu Yifei's sleeve, then raised his hand with his characteristic cheeky yet expectant expression:
"Teacher Jiang, Teacher Jiang! Me too!"

"My name is Zeng Xiaoxian. I can act too. I'm especially good at being funny. Naturalistic acting is my forte!"

Jiang Nian looked at Zeng Xiaoxian, amused by his exaggerated yet sincere expression, and nodded:
“Okay, Director Wei’s script also needs a character who can liven up the atmosphere, is a little clever, and often acts cowardly. You can give it a try.”

Upon confirming two highly distinctive lead actors, Wei Zheng was so excited that his hands trembled slightly.

These two people are practically straight out of his script!
Teacher Jiang Nian's eye for talent is truly amazing!

Jiang Nian then turned to Wei Zheng and Tang Youyou, his tone calm and certain: "We have the core partners now."

"For the remaining roles, Youyou, you know your classmates better, so work with Director Wei to carefully review them."

"Remember our principle: don't choose the most expensive, choose the most suitable."

"Acting skills, temperament, and compatibility are the most important factors."

He looked at Wei Zheng one last time and gave him the most solid promise: "Director Wei, go for it and film the effect you want."

"If you encounter any financial difficulties, feel free to contact me anytime."

These words were like a powerful stimulant for Wei Zheng.

All the anxiety, unease, and embarrassment vanished at that moment.

He nodded heavily, his eyes even feeling a little hot.

"I understand, Professor Jiang Nian! Thank you! I will definitely not let you down!"

"In that case, why don't you do the same as the film crew next door and recruit here on the spot? At the same time, our students can also be arranged to audition."

Just then, Teacher Wang, who had greeted Tang Youyou earlier, stepped forward.

At that moment, as clever as he was, he immediately seized the opportunity.

This is the film crew that Jiang Nian has his eye on, and even the students nearby have recognized their potential! (End of Chapter)