Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 113 Fear of being abandoned, so desperately proving one's worth

"Okay, Director Wang." Hu Xianxu immediately stood up, his face full of a fawning smile, watching Wang Jun walk past him.

He turned to look at Jiang Yang.

Jiang Yang finished the water glass that Yang Chaoyue had given him before getting up and looking over.

No words.

He met Hu Xianxu's gaze for a moment, smiled politely and nodded to Hu Xianxu, then stepped forward.

Hu Xianxu's legs were tense, and his lips felt dry.

Both people were praised at the same time, but the results were not announced.

I know that the one who remained silent was the winner.

Hu Xianxu knew very well that it was normal for Jiang Yang, as a new actor without any roles, to be unable to compete with a veteran actor like him.

So usually, if you get the role yourself, the director will announce it on set, without having to worry about the newcomer's feelings.

He deliberately called himself and Jiang Yang to the lounge to announce the results, actually to save face for himself.

The lounge door closed.

The audition room fell silent immediately.

Hu Xianxu's father sat on a single sofa, anxiously awaiting the results.

Under Hu Lin's urging, Zhao Jinmai continued writing the test paper.

Yang Chaoyue's refusal to look at other people's movements was not out of indifference, but rather a form of self-protective shielding.

She lowered her gaze, looking nervously at the floor.

With Jiang Yang not around, I suddenly felt very insecure in this unfamiliar environment.

The tug-of-war between dependence and independence.

Feeling uneasy and nervous.

I'm worried about whether Yang will be able to get the role of Zhang Xiaoyu.

He's worried about his teammates' performance before he's even on the field himself.

What I'm nervous about is the upcoming audition process.

Once Zhang Xiaoyu's role is finalized, I'll be next.

Seeing Jiang Yang go through the audition process, I had a general understanding of the process.

His shoulders were still tense.

He took out his notebook from his bag, which contained a passage written by Jiang Yang about the details that people with depression should pay attention to when performing.

First, focus your gaze: keep your pupils out of focus and imagine staring at dust particles floating in the air.

Blink slowly.

When suddenly attracted by a sound, the eyes move half a beat slower than the head turns.

In addition, there are finger gestures, body posture, facial muscle management, and breathing patterns.

The night before, Yang Chaoyue practiced repeatedly, memorizing the techniques Jiang Yang had taught him.

Just before the match, let's watch it one more time.

Use mechanical repetition to combat an out-of-control mind.

It serves to deepen one's impression and also to shift one's attention and eliminate nervousness.

My mindset gradually calmed down.

"Nuonuo, Jiang Yang isn't with her. Go and talk to her." Li Nuo's mother leaned slightly to the side on the single sofa by the window and said softly to her daughter.

"now?"

"Yes, go now. As we agreed before, start with the salary and give her the money directly to make her give up the role."

Ever since she received news from the film crew that a girl named Yang Chaoyue was competing with her daughter for the role of Rose, she has been trying to investigate Yang Chaoyue's qualifications.

It's really hard to find.

Because he has no qualifications whatsoever.

Fortunately, we received news from the coordinator at Canxing yesterday that Yang Chaoyue had only played a minor role in "Go Fighting!" and was signed with Jiang Yang's agency.

Somehow, I got involved with Huang Lei.

This relationship wasn't deep; it merely served as an introduction, allowing Yang Chaoyue to bypass the document screening process and directly audition.

Everyone has seen Jiang Yang's acting skills.

Yang Chaoyue came with Jiang Yang. What if this girl is as good at acting as Jiang Yang? My own daughter might not be able to compare.

Therefore, we need to use some methods to make Yang Chaoyue give up directly.

"Mom, why don't you go and tell her? I've never done anything like that."

“If I go, my intentions will be too obvious. In the entertainment industry, it’s common for roles to be snatched away. You should experience it firsthand so you’ll be prepared. Listen to your mother, you won’t go wrong.” Li Nuo’s mother spoke softly, her words calculated.

In the battlefield of adults, a knife is hidden behind a smile, and poison is wrapped in gentleness.

"Ok."

Li Nuo's gaze fell on Yang Chaoyue, scanning him from his hairstyle to his face and then to his overall attire.

By remembering the words her mother taught her, she became more at peace.

This role should have been mine.

Yang Chaoyue auditioned through connections and was competing with me for the role, so I can also use my methods to make Yang Chaoyue give up.

As an actor, the more roles you play, the greater the probability of encountering this kind of thing; there's no need to feel psychological pressure.

She turned her toes, aimed at Yang Chaoyue, and stood up to walk over.

Approaching Yang Chaoyue, he extended his hand and softly said, "Hello, Yang Chaoyue."

I heard someone calling my name.

Yang Chaoyue looked up abruptly and replied, "Hello."

I instinctively responded with a smile.

Li Nuo is my senior.

If someone takes the initiative to talk to you, they must have an ulterior motive.

Yang Ge once said that when interacting with people in the industry, it is essential to maintain politeness.

It's not for the other person to see, but for others to see.

A good reputation can reduce a lot of trouble and help you build connections.

Feeling it was impolite to talk while seated, Yang Chaoyue stood up, grasped Li Nuo's outstretched hands with both, and bowed slightly.
"Hello, Li Nuo, I've seen your work. You played Tong Xin in 'Little Master, Get High,' and you did a fantastic job. You're my senior, and I need to learn a lot from you. By the way, could you give me your autograph?"

Yang Chaoyue's unintentional sincerity made Li Nuo feel somewhat at a loss.

Yang Chaoyue calls her "senior"?

No one has ever called her that before.

On set, everyone treated her like a child.

After signing Yang Chaoyue's autograph, Li Nuo subconsciously said politely, "I also want to learn from you. I've seen your performances too."

"Have you seen my performance?" Yang Chaoyue paused in his handshake.

Could it be that the episode of "Go Fighting!" where I played a minor role has already aired?

She exclaimed in surprise, "Really?" "Really."

"What movies or TV shows have you seen me act in?"

"Uh……"

Li Nuo's temple throbbed, and she changed the subject: "Could we find a place to talk privately about the character Rose?"

Li Nuo raised her hand and pointed vaguely at the door of the audition room.

How about we talk privately?

Yang Chaoyue hesitated for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly.

He appeared calm, but his heart was beating slightly faster.

Politeness is politeness, and formalities are formalities.

I've been following Yang Ge for two months now. I'm not that newbie who just came out of the factory and knows nothing about this industry.

I'm currently in a state of confusion.

At least we know that actors compete for roles among themselves.

No matter how friendly Li Nuo's smile was to him, he and Li Nuo were still competitors.

Yang Chaoyue refused, saying, "That wouldn't be good. Director Wang could come out at any moment, and our audition is about to begin."

"They won't be able to get out anytime soon."

Seeing that Yang Chaoyue seemed glued to the sofa and showed no intention of getting up, Li Nuo added, "We're not just talking about the character Rose, but also about Jiang Yang, who's your boss, right?"

Yang Chaoyue's heart skipped a beat, his lips twitched, and his smile gradually faded: "Where shall we talk?"

"My car is right at the entrance of the film studio. It's very private. If you want, you can come along. It's a Mercedes-Benz E-Class at the entrance. Do you understand what I mean?"

"not understand."

"What don't you understand?"

A clear light shone in Yang Chaoyue's eyes: "What is a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?"

Li Nuo's smile froze.

As an actor, he didn't even know what a Mercedes-Benz E-Class was.

You've probably gotten used to seeing this on set by now.

Did Yang Chaoyue think she was showing off her wealth, or was Yang Chaoyue pretending to be stupid?
If it weren't for the sincerity in Yang Chaoyue's eyes, one would really think the other party was playing a trick on them: "It's a car."

"I understand, it's the Corolla, I know."

"It's not a Corolla!"

Li Nuo felt a tightness in her chest, and the little girl suddenly became impatient: "A Corolla is a Corolla, and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. They're much more upscale than that piece of junk, the Corolla! Do you even know anything about cars?"

Hear the words.

Yang Chaoyue's lips curled down, and his smile gradually faded: "I'm not going."

"why?"

"The Corolla is not a junk car; it's more upscale than any other car."

The other party may look down on you, but they cannot insult your boss's car!

Yang Chaoyue said seriously, "I know a lot about cars. Jiang Yang drives a Corolla."

"You know nothing about cars..." Li Nuo swallowed the words that almost slipped out.

Being an adult is really hard; you have to pretend to be friendly first in order to get what you want.

They cannot say whatever they want to say.

These days, there are people who don't recognize Mercedes-Benz?

It was obvious that she and Yang Chaoyue were not on the same level of understanding, and it was difficult for them to have a conversation.

Is the Corolla more upscale than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class?

Was Yang Chaoyue brainwashed by Jiang Yang, or was he insulting himself?

But for the sake of the role, I had to fight for it.

This might be a good thing.

The lower Yang Chaoyue's cognitive level, the more he lacks money.

"Okay, okay, your boss's Corolla is the highest grade."

To achieve her goal, Li Nuo was forced to lower her head, concealing her deep-seated impatience.

Her compromise contained sarcasm, while Yang Chaoyue's persistence was tinged with stubbornness.

Yang Chaoyue's gaze followed Li Nuo's movements.

Watching Li Nuo walk towards the audition room door, he pushed the door open and left.

She didn't follow immediately.

I had never experienced this situation before, and Brother Yang had not told me what to do.

This is an emergency.

We should continue waiting for Jiang Yang to come out so we can report the situation to him.

Should we go out with Li Nuo and find out what's going on?

Yang Chaoyue took a few steps toward the wooden door, paused and walked toward his sofa, then turned around, his toes pointing toward the direction Li Nuo had left.

The body is more honest than the brain.

My heart is in turmoil.

She was used to relying on Jiang Yang for everything in her life.

So much so that when faced with such a situation, one doesn't know how to make a decision.

“Yang can’t be by my side all the time. There are always things I have to face on my own.”

We still have to face it.

If I handle things well, I can make Yang Ge see my value and feel that keeping the resources for me is worthwhile.

On the contrary, if we rely on Brother Yang for everything, one day Brother Yang will feel like a burden.

Feelings are feelings.

Interests are interests.

By intertwining Yang Ge's feelings and personal interests, one can maximize their value as Yang Ge's employee.

Otherwise, they could be replaced at any time.

On my first day as a Jiangyang employee, Brother Yang said, "The company doesn't support idlers."

Yang Chaoyue always keeps this sentence in mind.

She was afraid of being abandoned, so she desperately tried to let Jiang Yang know that she had value.

They wanted to prove themselves, but were also afraid of messing everything up.

Looking towards the lounge, Jiang Yang and Director Wang were not seen.

Yang Chaoyue stood up, stepped forward, pushed open the door of the audition room, and left.

(End of this chapter)