Huayu: I'm reborn, but you still force me to be a scumbag?

Chapter 506 Should we take on another female disciple?

"Then who will partner with Nuozi?" Jiang Wen asked with a smile. "Ziyi? Bingbing? Which of you will do it?"

"Then I'll take it."

"I'll do it this time."

Zhang Ziyi and Li Binbing spoke at the same time, and then fell silent at the same time.

Regardless of what they were thinking, the two top female stars in the Chinese entertainment industry maintained polite smiles.

Jiang Wendao said, "Nuozi, who do you want to go with? Two beautiful women, you choose one!"

Chen Ke-hsin and Tsai Ming-liang both laughed.

Professor Chen Gang also smiled.

Seriously, that's just how men are. No matter who they are or how old they are, they can't help but laugh when faced with these kinds of remarks.

However, due to Jiang Wen's unwarranted meddling, Chen Nuo found himself in a predicament where he was caught between two men while Hong Jie was filming a video.

How should he choose?
They were all guests on the show who came to support him out of respect. If we make them choose one of the two, wouldn't that offend one of them for no reason?

This is a major taboo in the entertainment industry!

However, in this situation, the more you hesitate, think, and take it seriously, the worse it will be. So, as soon as Jiang Wen finished speaking, he didn't know what to do. Based on his first instinct, he smiled and said, "I choose Sister Hao Lei. Sister Zi Yi and Sister Bin Bing are dressed so gorgeously and beautifully tonight. No matter how I look at them, they don't look like Xiao Zhu at all. I'm afraid I won't be able to get into character later."

After he finished speaking, he regretted it a little.

Choosing between the two options will offend one of them.

Choosing neither often means offending both.

People always know there are tigers in the mountains, but they don't go into those mountains they know are in.

He's definitely going against the grain.

Fortunately, he had many friends, and Chen Kexin immediately smiled and covered for him, saying, "Nuozai, are you saying that Teacher Hao Lei is old-fashioned?"

Chen Nuo immediately said, "Director, in mainland China, we usually call this kind of situation 'simple'."

"Hahahahaha."

……

Looking at the monitor, Wu Hao saw Zhang Ziyi and Li Binbing laughing and couldn't help but say, "See? That's why they're big stars. In just a few words, they have conflict and contradiction, as well as ways to resolve conflict and contradiction. You should learn from them when you write scripts in the future. Sometimes when I read what you write, it makes me so embarrassed."

The bearded assistant director said, "Director, do you think they would still be laughing if it weren't Chen Nuo speaking?"

"...You're even talking back now. Looks like I gave you too much money, 8000 yuan."

"no no."

"Remember, during the later interviews, you must ask as many questions as possible at this point, and ask all three people. Then you can edit them all into the final cut."

"Understood. So... what kind of questions do you think we should ask, Director?"

"Why do you ask me everything? Of course I'll ask Hao Lei..."

……

"Ms. Hao Lei, how did you feel when you heard that Mr. Chen Nuo invited you to play Xiao Zhu?"

"(Laughs) How can I put it? I don't think it's even a question. If you ask any Chinese actress, I think the answer will be pretty much the same. Let me put it this way, if I were to walk down the aisle on my own wedding day, I don't think I would be any more nervous or excited than I am now."

"Ms. Li Binbing, why are you so eager to win this role?"

"Because I love this movie, I really love it, I've watched it many times. It's a true classic, a rare work in the history of Chinese cinema. I think it's very meaningful to have the opportunity to bring this classic back to life."

"Ms. Zhang Ziyi, what were your thoughts when you heard that Mr. Chen Nuo invited Ms. Hao Lei to act together?"

"Looking forward to it. Hao Lei is an excellent actress, and I'm really looking forward to the chemistry between her and Chen Nuo. I'm looking forward to the sparks they'll create on stage. I hope she can give Chen Nuo a great performance. As Professor Li said, I really want to see how Chen Nuo, at this age, will give a fresh interpretation of his 18 or 9-year-old work."

So what do you think of the final result?

"A fish is invincible in the water."

……

On stage, Zhang Luyi stood in the corner, his heart beating a little fast.

What he just said was not a show at all; it came from the bottom of his heart.

He is not someone who is good at putting on a show. The only reason he came to participate in this program was to see the mentor who inspired him to keep moving forward.

Although the situation just now was not what he had expected, it ultimately led to the scene before him, which made him feel as excited as if he were in a dream.

His eyes were fixed on the stage, as if afraid of missing a single moment.

Chen Kexin looked at the other judges and smiled, "How about I call 'action'? Director Jiang, Director Cai, do you have any objections?"

Tsai Ming-liang laughed and said, "As long as you treat me to a big meal after you finish recording the show, I won't fight you for it."

Chen Kexin smiled and said, "No problem. What about Director Jiang?"

Jiang Wen said, "I want a big lobster."

"I'll treat you to two."

"OK."

"That……"

"Wait a minute," Li Er suddenly said.

Chen Kexin was taken aback: "Professor Li?"

"Director Chen, let me ask you a few questions first."

"Oh, may I ask?"

Li Er turned to Chen Nuo: "You're standing on the stage, how are you going to perform? Have you thought it through?"

Chen Nuo paused for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No."

Li Er pressed further, "Why not? Explain."

Chen Nuo began to understand Li Er's intention and said, "I usually don't think about how to act when I'm performing."

"Then what will you do?"

"I will set an opening mood."

"To be more specific."

Chen Nuo's gaze gradually relaxed, as if he had returned to his last semester in college, when he often acted as Li Er's teaching assistant in this manner.

“For example, in this scene, I know I am mute. I have just spent two years in the mountains digging a cellar, thinking that I can live with my childhood sweetheart. Then, I return to the city and see her. From this point, the plot unfolds. I know what my current mood and feelings are, but I don’t know what will happen next. I need to decide based on my co-star’s performance.”

He looked at Hao Lei and added, "I decide how to act based on the feedback my co-stars give me."

Li Er nodded: "So, your acting style will be adjusted according to your opponent's performance, right?"

Chen Nuo nodded: "Yes."

"Is this what it means to truly hear, see, and feel?"

"This is what it truly means to hear, see, and feel."

"Okay." Li Er seemed satisfied and looked at Chen Kexin: "Director Chen, we can begin."

Chen Kexin said with deep emotion, "Professor Li, I have known you for 20 years, and you are someone I truly admire. Because you are the one who truly cares about Chinese films."

"Okay, now—"

"3, 2, 1!"

"Action!"

……

Chen Nuo took two steps forward.

When he looked up and saw Hao Lei, his previously blank expression instantly came to life.

His eyes sparkled with joy.

This radiance was revealed through a slightly open mouth, pupils focused intently on Hao Lei's face, an unconscious upturn of the corners of the mouth, and the apple cheeks of the cheeks gently protruding with a smile.

His vivid expression made his whole body seem to soften with joy, and the atmosphere on the stage became warm and full of anticipation in that instant.

"what."

"Wow!"

"this!"

The group of students who were fully focused in the waiting room suddenly gasped in surprise.

Jiang Yiyan exclaimed in surprise, "Is this a change in acting style?"

Yan Bingyan, standing next to her, said with certainty, "Yes, it has completely changed, becoming the other kind that Professor Chen just mentioned."

Indeed, Chen Nuo's acting style at this time is quite different from his original performance in the movie.

The reason is simple. On the one hand, he is no longer a novice. He has been tempered by art films and commercial films and has higher skills to make use of some of his innate talents.

Similarly, as he just said, his opponents are different, and what he evokes physically and emotionally is also different.

Acting opposite Ni Ni and acting opposite Hao Lei are completely different experiences.

At this moment, the youthful and spirited girl in his eyes had transformed into a slightly chubby and adorable mature woman with big eyes. Undoubtedly, the surprise in her eyes and the way she looked at him gave him the feeling of a married woman reuniting with her former lover.

This caused his emotions to erupt instantly, like the tidal wave, wave after wave, enough to destroy any dam that could maintain an expression.

He opened his mouth wide and let out an "ah" sound.

I don't know if Zhang Yiyi will call "cut," but on this stage, Jiang Wen, Chen Kexin, and Cai Mingliang are all watching with great interest and show no intention of calling "cut." On the contrary, they seem to think that it is perfectly normal for someone who has been pretending to be mute for the whole play to suddenly speak up here.

Hao Lei's reaction at this moment was more composed than Zhang Ziyi's; she turned around but did not move.

Standing there, it was as if I were dumbfounded.

After a two-second pause, he said in a trembling voice with a slight stutter, "Mute, mute!?"

That single, mute sound instantly brought a smile to Chen Nuo's face.

He opened his mouth wide, his face contorted with laughter, his eyes and brows brimming with an indescribable joy.

At this moment, Zhang Luyi had already turned his attention to the lumbar pillow in Zhang Ziyi's hand.

But Chen Nuo did not.

He was laughing, his eyes completely drawn to Hao Lei's face, without the slightest distraction.

Upon seeing this scene, Zhang Lu hesitated for a moment before slapping himself hard across the face.

Although he knew the cameras were recording, he had no time to care about that at the moment.

He suddenly understood—a mute is someone who focuses entirely on one thing until everything else is forgotten, a kind of "foolish person".

If that weren't the case, how could he have spent two years digging soil alone on the mountain, and how could he have disregarded everything to do what he wanted to do?

What defines the difference in acting skills?

From those very first few seconds, a clear distinction was made between the two.

"Dumb girl, where have you been?" True to form, Hao Lei, who would later dare to open an acting class and charge tuition, spoke again, her eyes already brimming with tears. She lowered her head, gazing at the lumbar pillow in her arms, and said in a sobbing voice, "I thought you were dead!"

After saying just that one sentence, tears streamed down her face.

Chen Nuo didn't blink; he stared intently at Hao Lei. Tears welled in his eyes, and as Hao Lei cried, he involuntarily shed tears as well. Tears slid down his cheeks, leaving two streaks. His lips parted slightly, as if he were both crying and laughing, and a muffled sound came from his throat as he walked forward step by step.

He still didn't notice what Hao Lei was holding. Perhaps he did notice, but in his simple mind, he wouldn't even think about it.

That's why the mute character had no expression in previous versions. And that's why he's laughing and crying now.

Seeing this, Zhang Luyi slapped himself hard again.

What was he just acting out? A thief with his eyes darting around everywhere?

At this moment, Hao Lei made an unreasonable move. She turned halfway around, shielding the child she was holding behind her. "How did you know I was here? We haven't been in touch for so many years. The people in the alley were very worried about you, you know that?"

Chen Nuo tilted his head, clearly startled for a moment, then stopped in his tracks, his smile fading and replaced by confusion.

Why did Xiaozhu turn around?
She turned around, and then she couldn't see him anymore, nor could she know what he was saying.

So, the simple mindset that had been toiling away on the mountain for years began to gradually change.

"I'm married, you mute."

With her back turned, Hao Lei wiped away her tears as she said, "In all these years since you left, we all thought you were dead. My mother introduced me to someone... He's more than ten years older than me, but he's a very good person and treats me just as well as you did back then. He has a job at the factory and has been allocated an apartment."

In the ten or so seconds between Hao Lei turning her back and uttering those lines, Chen Nuo's expression was like a kaleidoscope, changing almost every two seconds.

From initial doubt, to surprise, then inner shock, followed by disbelief, and finally transforming into deep pain. Tears streamed down his face, and sorrow spread through his eyes like a drop of ink in clear water, gradually spreading.

The smile gradually disappeared, replaced by sadness, heartbreak, pain, and even despair.

These emotions progress in layers, with each change accompanied by subtle emotional escalation. By this point, Chen Nuo had demonstrated a transformation of three emotions—joy, surprise, and sadness—and each emotion contained three to five layers of emotional progression.

Ordinary people might be drawn to his emotional intensity at this moment, sharing his joys and sorrows, and perhaps even shedding tears with him in the end.

But in the eyes of the professionals present at the scene.

what is this?
This is a living textbook.

At this moment, the backstage waiting room was already in an uproar.

Whether they were responsible for responding in this section or not, everyone responded.

Zhang Ruoyun covered his mouth.

Dilraba was originally sitting in the last row, but at this moment she stood up and stared at the screen without blinking.

Ren Jialun was even more exaggerated. He and Lin Gengxin, who were sitting in the first row, suddenly slipped and fell to their knees, staring blankly at the screen.

"Showing off skills," someone remarked.

"That's awesome." Someone added a comment that would inevitably be censored later.

On stage, after Hao Lei finished her line, she finally turned around, pointed behind Chen Nuo, and said with a sob in her voice, "Look, that's my home, on the third floor."

However, Chen Nuo was completely oblivious to what she was saying at that moment.

His gaze slowly moved downwards, and finally, just as the scene was about to end, he saw the lumbar pillow in Hao Lei's arms.

That wasn't just a simple lumbar pillow. To him, it was a symbol of his beloved leaving him, evidence of the unhealable pain in his heart.

Chen Nuo's face began to contort, his features twisted together as if being torn apart, as if he wanted to squeeze out all the pain in his body through this intense expression.

Tears slid down his cheeks, blurring into a puddle along the creases of his face; the unformed tears already betrayed his inner collapse.

"Ah!" he suddenly cried out in pain, his voice filled with helplessness and despair.

Like a bird that has lost its nest.

……

……

This time, the program "The Birth of an Actor" invited sixteen trainees from among hundreds of applicants to participate in the program.

The eight male actors are:
Zhang Luyi, Zhang Ruoyun, Lin Gengxin, Ren Jialun, Xiao Zhan, Zhang Yuheng, Teng Fei, and Huang Xuan.

The eight actresses are:
Bai Bing, Yang Zi, Dilraba Dilmurat, Song Yi, Jiang Yiyan, Yang Rong, Jing Tian, ​​and Yan Bingyan.

After five hours of recording, around 7 p.m., the first episode's live recording finally came to an end.

Next, it's time for the follow-up interviews.

The so-called "post-interview" refers to the interview conducted after the performance. What we see on variety shows, such as "I Am a Singer" and "Sisters Who Make Waves," where contestants share their thoughts before singing, is all done at this stage.

The core function of this interview is twofold: firstly, to allow guests to supplement their initial feelings and evaluations of other performers, thus enriching the content; and secondly, to enhance the audience's emotional resonance with the program through the guests' subjective expressions.

Some of the "post-interview" footage is edited into the main film for this purpose, to connect different performance segments or to explain the plot logic.

At this time, Chen Nuo was conducting such a post-interview.

The person who asked him the question was Wu Hao, the program's director, and the guests who had finished their interviews were all waiting for him.

Everyone agreed to go to Chen Kexin's banquet tonight. Director Chen had just promised to treat everyone to a large lobster, so no matter how busy people like Jiang Wen and Zhang Ziyi are, everyone stayed for the sake of the lobster, planning to eat and drink together before leaving tomorrow.

Wu Hao's first question was something completely unrelated to the program's content. It was material that was intended to be used as promotional material for the program, which would be edited into a short video in the promotional video and might also be made into pictures.

This question sounds somewhat familiar.

Why do you like being an actor?

Chen Nuo thought for a moment, and it seemed that not long ago, Tong Liya had asked him a similar question.

He didn't know how to answer, so he didn't, and the woman didn't press him further.

Now, he says, "Because acting allows me to become another person, and that feeling is great."

"How to say?"

“I think it’s not just me; many people are the same. We all live within a certain framework, and there are many things bottled up inside that are hard to release. But being an actor allows you to break free of that framework for a very short period of time. In such moments, you can freely be someone else, say things you wouldn’t normally say, and do things you wouldn’t normally do.”

"What did it feel like to play a mute character again after so many years?"

“I feel very lucky to have had this opportunity,” Chen Nuo said. “After those few short minutes, I felt much better.”

He wasn't lying; he really was in a bad mood before.

Although I scolded Lao Tang and vented my anger a little, I still felt uncomfortable.

Because the phone call from Mark Zuckerberg left him speechless.

Zuckerberg had originally planned a secret wedding, inviting friends and family, including his and Priscilla's Harvard classmates. Apart from their parents, the more than 100 invited classmates all assumed it was a class reunion funded by Zuckerberg.

Zuckerberg was planning a surprise on the spot, but... that bastard Donald, with his big mouth, spilled the beans on his talk show in the US tonight.

Well, now there's no surprise at all. The whole of America knows that Mark Zuckerberg will hold his wedding at his Silicon Valley mansion the day after Facebook goes public, marrying his girlfriend of over ten years and achieving a perfect ending to both his love life and career.

What a winner in life!
The ensuing media storm and sarcastic remarks were inevitable, without a doubt.

Now, Zuckerberg not only has to face the media but also explain things to the more than one hundred students who were scammed. This made the Jewish man's tone on the phone, though he didn't say it explicitly, quite unpleasant. And Zuckerberg, unable to offer any explanation, could only offer a frustrated apology.

Liking or disliking someone is one thing, but making things like this is clearly another. What's more, he's supposed to go with Zuckerberg to ring the Nasdaq bell and be a groomsman!

Under such circumstances, it's no wonder he was in a good mood.

These emotions, released through the mute man's body and tears, did indeed bring him a great deal of relief.

"How would you rate your performance this time? The teachers just used many angles to evaluate your performance after so many years. Your performance with Teacher Hao Lei backstage also generated a lot of buzz among the students. So, if you were to give this performance a score compared to back then, how many points would you give it?"

"I don't like to evaluate myself. I think a performer's job is to create, and criticism is something other people do. I believe that once an actor creates a character, that character has a life force that doesn't belong to the actor, and at that point, the actor shouldn't interfere with it with their subjective consciousness. Whether it's good or bad, it's actually irrelevant to the actor. However, I can, as an opponent, evaluate Hao Lei's performance."

As she spoke, Chen Nuo looked at Hao Lei, who was standing not far away between Zhang Ziyi and Chen Kexin, and said, "I think Hao Lei's performance was really good. If I were to give Hao Lei a score, I would give her a score that ranks among the top three actresses in China. I hope to have the opportunity to work with her in a movie in the future."

Zhang Ziyi laughed and turned to look.

Hao Lei's eyes widened in surprise.

Wu Hao smiled and said, "That's a very high compliment. Tell me, out of these sixteen trainees, who impressed you the most? Who is it?"

Chen Nuo said, "Teng Fei."

"why?"

"Because being an extra is very difficult, it's admirable that he's been able to work as an extra in Hengdian for so many years and still persist in this industry. I also think his acting skills are very good and solid. I hope to see his wonderful performances in the future."

What are your thoughts on Zhang Luyi's withdrawal from the competition?

"Everyone has their own choices, and I don't think his acting was that bad. But since he's going to do it this way, I wish him well."

"What would you like to say to Dilraba, who was eliminated?"

"No."

"She said she knows she was wrong, so why aren't you willing to give her another chance?"

He said coldly, "She doesn't know she's wrong; she knows she's finished."

Recalling Dilraba's previous performances, Chen Nuo felt genuinely disappointed and even questioned whether he should have gone to such great lengths to sign her.

Because, at least from what we see now, this Dilraba is completely different from the persona she projected on Weibo in her previous life. Lazy, lacking perseverance, greedy, short-sighted, not to mention any acting talent.

Perhaps she was like this in her past life? Or has this early fame changed her?

However, he was greatly disappointed last time in the auditorium, and he saw no improvement whatsoever in this program.

What's even more terrifying is that he didn't even realize she cared about performing.

This was really hard for him to accept.

Just like what he often said when training real estate agents: whether you do it or not is one thing, whether you want to do it or not is another. And Dilraba's problem is, he can't even sense that she wants to! That's truly terrifying.

Even Xiao Zhan, though his acting was equally nonsensical, at least knew shame, knew how to improve, and knew to shamelessly beg Li Er for leniency afterward. Ultimately, after the Zhang Luyi incident, he was able to stay on.

This XJ woman, she just did absolutely nothing!

……

but,

Chen Nuo's conclusion was clearly drawn too early.

After finishing his meal and drinks, he returned to his hotel, tipsy, and had just fallen asleep on the bed when he suddenly heard women arguing coming from the doorway. Although the two women were speaking in hushed tones, they were so close to his door that the argument seeped in through the crack, giving him a terrible headache.

The key issue is that he couldn't understand a single word they were saying.

Left with no other choice, he got up, went over, and opened the door.

Looking at Dilraba and Gulnazar, he said with a stern face, "What are you two doing making a fuss so late at night?"

Gulnazar said, feeling wronged, "Boss, I just bought some things downstairs and came upstairs to find her about to knock on your door. I told her you were asleep, but she still wanted to disturb you. I stopped her, and she started yelling at me."

"I insulted you?" Dilraba pointed incredulously at her own nose. "You liar, you're the one who insulted me. I was just explaining to you."

Gulnazar scoffed and said, "What did I say to you?"

Dilraba said, "You insulted me! #￥@#￥！#￥"

Chen Nuo frowned and asked, "What does this mean?"

Dilireba said, "This is Uyghur, it means..." Before she could finish speaking, her face suddenly turned very red, and she glared fiercely at Gulnazar.

Gulnazar glared back defiantly.

Seeing the two of them, Chen Nuo roughly guessed what had happened. In this regard, he believed that Dilraba was not lying; it was probably Gulnazar who had cursed someone, and probably quite rudely at that.

However, he certainly wouldn't side with his own people and just casually said, "No matter what, it's late at night, we shouldn't be making such a racket. Come in and talk."

After saying that, he paused, then said to Gulnazar, "You come in too."

Gulnazar's pouting lips instantly transformed into a smile, and she happily said, "Okay, boss."

Upon entering the room, Chen Nuo, who was staying in a suite at a five-star hotel in Hengdian, plopped down on the sofa in the living room, rubbing his temples, and said, "Speak, what do you want to see me about?"

Dilraba stood in front of him and said softly, "Mr. Chen, I would like to continue participating in the program."

Chen Nuo said calmly, "I'll let you know when there's a similar program next time."

"Haha."

A chuckle.

It turned out that Gulnazar, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but laugh out loud, but when she saw Chen Nuo looking over, the girl immediately covered her mouth.

Dilraba stood there, her face flushed, stunned for a moment, then lowered her head and said, "I'm sorry, I know I've disappointed you."

"No," Chen Nuo said. "What's there to be disappointed about? If you can't do it, there's always the next one. If the next one can't do it, there's always the one after that. You don't even care yourself, so why should I be disappointed in you?"

"I...I really know I was wrong, Mr. Chen." Dilraba's tears streamed down her face.

She hadn't changed her clothes; she was still wearing the same light blue dress she'd worn on stage. Tears fell, dripping onto the sheer lace at her chest, seeping into her snow-white skin.

No wonder Gulnazar was suspicious. Late at night, this woman dressed like that didn't seem like she was there for any good reason.

Speaking of which...

Could it be that they really aren't planning to do anything good?
Chen Nuo had been forced to drink quite a bit by Jiang Wen today, and at this moment, he couldn't help but think a bit too much.

Maybe he's not as unambitious as he thinks, right? People say big noses mean strong desires, maybe it's true.

But Chen Nuo quickly restrained his wandering thoughts.

He had gotten into trouble not long ago, but fortunately it wasn't serious, and they probably wouldn't cross paths again in this lifetime. However, having learned his lesson, he called Gulnazar in this time to prevent any further problems.

“Knowing you’re wrong is useless,” Chen Nuo said. “You gave up the opportunity that was presented to you. And then you went back on your word? Sorry, there’s no going back in this world, and it won’t give you any special treatment just because you’re a woman. Do you remember what I told you on the stage at the Beijing Film Academy?”

"Remember, remember."

"What did I say?"

"You told me to prepare well."

"Isn't that enough? Okay, go out." Chen Nuo glanced at Gulnazar, who was winking and making faces at him, and said, "We'll talk about it next time."

Chen Nuo felt that he had explained things very clearly.

However, after seeing Gulnazar and Dilraba off at the door together.

A little while later, she was almost asleep.

Suddenly, I heard the doorbell ring again.

He walked over, peered through the peephole, frowned, opened the door, and asked irritably, "What are you doing back here again?"

Dilraba stood at the door, her high, snow-white breasts faintly visible through her transparent bosom. The girl wrung her hands and whispered, "Mr. Chen, I, I, can you teach me acting?"

(End of this chapter)