I'm not a drama freak, I can really see through the script

Chapter 380, Lu Chuan dispels his confusion; Li Xuan will definitely regret this!
"Lu Chuan! What do you mean by this?!"

At this moment, Zheng Long looked completely stunned.

I sent you to put Li Xuan in his place and to give our circle a voice!

Why are you praising Li Xuan at the very end?

"Mr. Wang, this has indeed increased the talent pool in our Beijing circle, hasn't it?" Lu Chuan said frankly in the face of Wang Su's question: "What our Beijing circle needs is talent. Only those who can overcome confusion and know what they want to do are qualified to become true talents. So, I think what I did was fine."

Even my own sense of confusion has become much clearer.
"Don't worry, Mr. Wang, it's actually very simple. It's a dog-eat-dog world. In the end, whoever has stronger resources, whoever can promote stars, and whoever can promote resources will dominate the interests in this industry."

"As long as I consolidate this position, we will remain the main force at the entrance. As long as we occupy this position, they will still have no choice but to select us."

"I need to go polish my commercial film script now, so I won't keep you company any longer. I'll trouble you gentlemen to inquire about when Li Xuan's commercial film script will be released, as I want to be in the same release window as him."

Lu Chuan gave a brief greeting and then turned to leave.

"What kind of attitude do you think he has!"

Zheng Long glared angrily at Wang Shuo beside him: "He has absolutely no respect for us!"

"Who are we! How dare he treat us like this!"

"Does he have any respect for his elders at all?!"

But Wang Su's expression remained somber, and he did not continue speaking.

Zheng Long, standing beside him, looked on with a puzzled expression.

"Old Wang, say something!"

After a long silence, Wang Su finally spoke.

“Give him your support. What he said actually makes sense. In the end, what he said is the truth. Whoever is stronger and can show the other party a future will be able to win over young people. This is an unchanging truth.”

"Li Xuan's words not only affected these students, but also Lu Chuan. This was probably what he didn't expect. He didn't expect his words could influence his opponent."

However, it's not a bad influence.

It has a positive impact.

Deep down, we enjoy the feeling of mixing our thoughts into other people's minds. It's just that we take different paths.

They are completely different.

We thought art was noble, elegant, and superior.

You need to be qualified to appreciate him.

Li Xuan believed that this was something only a peasant could appreciate.

After all, he himself was a peasant.

"In this decadent age, he has no future. Absolutely none. Art is something that serves those who can appreciate it."

At this moment.

Li Xuan was also at home, pondering some things.

Looking at the blueprint for the future, I have high expectations for it, and I am also aware of my own capabilities at this moment.

Attribute points are things that affect the body.

Health points.

There's also a certain charisma and directing skills.

These are things obtained from the system.

But in reality, considering the value of the skills I have acquired so far.

There is nothing that can compare to 10 years of experience in making science fiction films.

That stuff is the real good stuff.

No matter how talented or immersed an actor is, that's still just their ability as an actor. They can influence those around them, but that influence is absolutely limited.

He certainly managed to propel himself to the level of Best Actor.

Even the position of world-class movie star.

But as a director.

As the person in charge of the project.

Experience is an essential element.

Elements honed by the passage of time.

The new Three Kingdoms proved that he was capable of handling large-scale projects, but in reality, his ability to control large-scale projects was simply something he had gained through years of experience.

Moreover, with Gao Xinxin also in control, he had only managed to control half of the Three Kingdoms.

It took Li Xuan ten years of real filming experience to realize that filming and managing projects is not an easy task. Even now, he still feels that he is not up to the task.

To feel awe for the feelings these projects evoke.

"What's wrong, Li Zi? Are you thinking about something?" Wei Ming asked, bringing Li Xuan a cup of coffee.

I glanced at the time; it was 2 a.m.

"Uncle, aren't you worried I won't be able to sleep if you make me drink coffee at this hour?" But Li Xuan still accepted the steaming hot coffee.

“If you’re still not asleep at this hour, it just means you won’t feel sleepy anytime soon,” Wei Ming said. “Then why don’t we just have some coffee, you and I?”

"Not bad at all."

"Are you having troubles?"

"It's not really a problem, it's more like I'm thinking about what to do next." Li Xuan was thinking at that moment.

I'll take over from here.

How can we accumulate more good works for the grand prize two years from now?

More and better works.
experience.

Ten years of simulation experience.

Transform these experiences into knowledge, and accumulate the details of experience for higher and stronger works.

In fact, the Awakening Era is extremely difficult.

I then focused more on the powerful expression of my emotions.

This is also the path taken by immersive acting.

Use the overwhelming emotions expressed to invigorate the spirit.

It was poured into it like crazy.

This path is a privilege granted to oneself by the system.

Li Xuan could not deny this point.

But in the end, some top-notch works cannot be filmed simply by relying on emotional output; they really need some formal training to deconstruct the lens and these other elements.

If you only focus on expressing emotions without paying attention to the details, the potential of your work will be limited.

Or perhaps that wouldn't achieve the best results.

That would be an insult to the script itself.

“Uncle, do you think I’m worrying unnecessarily? I’ve already gotten to where I am now, so worrying more is just being dramatic.” Li Xuan paused and looked at his uncle, then said, “Because I have everything I need, and I can afford it.”

Break out of your comfort zone.

It is a world unto itself.

For others, it's just an optional pursuit.

Even without pursuing the highest level, one is still at the forefront of the times, and awards and money are things that people of the same age do not have.

At least for my generation.

They've already started to climb upwards.

They began threatening the sixth generation of directors.

Even a fifth generation wouldn't be out of the question.

To reach this position as a member of the younger generation. In terms of achievement.

“I understand, and I will support you. To others, it may seem like I just switched from a Mazda to a Mercedes, but it’s different. Perhaps to an ordinary person, you’ve already done enough, and there’s no material motivation to keep you going. Or perhaps even if there is, it’s very little. It’s probably more about fame than profit.”

Li Xuan paused for a moment.

He probably has both fame and fortune, since his uncle didn't know that his system could transform fame and fortune into something more substantial.

This is probably my biggest advantage.

Compared to others, they can gain more.

In fact, the driving force of these things is already sufficient.

That's enough for me to keep going under pressure.

Go and win the highest laurel.

He needed to push his achievements to the peak under the pressure of the Beijing elite circle.

At this moment, Wei Ming said with a smile.

"Haha, your uncle understands you. He knows what you think and what you pursue, the things you strive for, that desire of an artist to climb to the peak and produce the highest quality works."

These things propel you forward.

“You’re even one of my driving forces, Uncle.” Li Xuan laughed at this point: “You’re one of my highest priority driving forces.”

My uncle, who is middle-aged.

His health.

This is also the driving force behind Li Xuan's progress.

Every gray hair and wrinkle is a driving force.

"I believe in you, I've always believed in you. And not just my uncle."

At this moment, Wei Ming was moved by the kindness.

"Don't keep the audience who needs you waiting too long."

Li Xuan was just about to drink coffee when he heard those words and was taken aback.

I was genuinely taken aback.

Don't keep your audience waiting too long.
Don't keep your audience waiting too long.

They need your work.

They need me, the one making movies for them.

Need me
"Uncle, I think I understand something now. Thank you."

"You've been walking this path alone all along; your uncle can't help you much."

"Actually, you've helped me a lot, from your silent support when I first entered the entertainment industry to now, always helping me see things clearly."

At this moment, Li Xuan stretched and yawned.

The two men chatted until 5 a.m., which was also the time for sunrise.

Let's go film the Awakening Era.

I always feel like you've changed.

"How to say?"

“It’s just a little different.” At this moment, Liu Hewei looked at Li Xuan in front of him, a Li Xuan who had become completely different.

"Really? But actually, I'm still the same person I always was, without any changes. If I had to say something, it would be that I have a clearer and more defined vision for the future." Li Xuan smiled.

"That would be terrifying. You were already a frighteningly clear-headed kid, and now if you're even more lucid, you're just too horrifying—a clarity that's terrifying!"

Liu Hewei smiled and looked at Li Xuan.

If you have to say it.

It gives you a sense of satisfaction.

As an actor

It's great to have met a young actor like Li Xuan.

It felt like I was incredibly fortunate.

He was clear-headed and moving towards his goals.

This unparalleled clarity.

That is indeed Li Xuan's strongest and most terrifying aspect.

Li Xuan's clarity of mind.

It's incredibly powerful.
"You're too clear-headed, which puts a lot of pressure on me. I'm supposed to be acting opposite you, you know."

"Haha, you don't look stressed at all."

"Hey"

Actually, Liu Hewei was under some pressure at this time, but the problem wasn't particularly big. And this pressure didn't come from Li Xuan, but from the subject matter.
Although he did agree to "The Age of Awakening" on a whim, Liu Hewei realized after arriving on set and seeing the great figures in the script that he had indeed overestimated himself this time.

It's a bit difficult
As for whether he would win or lose in a scene with Li Xuan, let's not discuss that—the battlefield in the play is ultimately secondary.

The main thing is to play the role well; that's the most important thing.

"Are you sure? Such an important role is being given to a young person. I remember you played [him] before; you should be able to handle it."

What surprised Liu Hewei even more was that Li Xuan chose to play the role of Li Dazhao, not [himself], in this self-written, self-directed, and self-acted production.

Li Xuan, who once played [him] in "The Young Pioneers," should be able to handle the role.
"Opportunities should always be given to young people, shouldn't they? I got a young person from the Beijing Film Academy to film this."

Li Xuan paused for a moment and then said, "Although it might be a little awkward, it should be fine—after all, he was also quite inexperienced back then."

This answer left Liu Hewei stunned.

Everything should be geared towards the work itself.

Liu Hewei felt that Li Xuan did indeed have some very impressive, particularly impressive, qualities.

Many directors can't do this; they always keep all the benefits for themselves.

Isn't that how most self-written, self-directed, and self-acted works are?

The mindset is to take all the 'benefits' without serving the expressive power of the script.

Li Xuan embodies this quality; his starting point for everything is the expression of the work itself, not anything else. It is this choice that makes him truly admirable.

I think it's pretty amazing.

Whether it's Gao Xinxin, other directors, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, or her own agent, among all the numerous project managers they've brought in, none of them could achieve this.
If you were to work with a director like that...

Perhaps, just perhaps, there is one possibility.
The award was given two years later.

Liu Hewei feels that he is actually quite unlucky. He has the acting skills and potential of a TV King, but he did not win these awards earlier.

Now that "New Three Kingdoms" has aired, his treatment as an actor has surpassed that of a typical TV King. But frankly, he sees no chance of winning the TV King award.

With the implementation of national regulations, all awards will be evaluated every three years, raising both their prestige and difficulty to the highest level.

In this situation, it's equivalent to only one-third of the original number of slots remaining.

Winning an award is incredibly difficult.
But now, at least.

Before filming began, Liu Hewei was already certain of one thing—this time, from both a 'personal desire' and 'career' perspective, working with Li Xuan wouldn't be a wrong choice.

Even if this choice stems from an impulse.

"Indeed, following you to film this movie was the best decision I ever made. Not only have I experienced what it's like to act alongside you, but I've also felt your respect and love for the craft. Being able to work with an actor like you is my own good fortune." Liu Hewei paused before adding, "This in itself is my luck."

"I will do my best to portray the character and film the movie well. Whether or not you can handle the role, I will give it my all."

"Well, thank you."

"Need not."

(End of this chapter)