Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 132 Beauty is a dead end if played alone.
The director of photography has arrived and is testing the orientation of the incense burner in front of the offering table.

Yang Chaoyue walked past the offering table and waved to the photography director.

The other party's enthusiastic response made Yang Chaoyue feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Roast suckling pig, carp, and rooster—three offerings to be used in the opening ceremony—have been prepared.

I looked up the film crew's opening ceremony procedures a few days ago and knew that there would be such a worship ceremony.

Even seeing it with my own eyes, it still felt abrupt.

They thought only people from rural areas like their hometowns believed in superstition.

It turns out that people in big cities are the same.

"Brother Yang, aren't you coming?" Yang Chaoyue took a few steps and realized that Jiang Yang hadn't come with him.

She stopped and looked back.

Jiang Yang sat back down and turned to her, saying, "You go first, let's chat a little longer."

Why isn't Yang Ge by my side?

Is he going to face the reporter's interview alone?

Yang Chaoyue immediately turned his toes inward.

He stiffly turned his head and looked towards the east square.

My gaze darted back and forth between the approaching reporter, the cameraman, and the interview equipment they brought.

Suddenly, she understood Jiang Yang's intention: "Brother Yang, do you want me to gain more experience in being interviewed?"

"Yes, Chaoyue, this is your first interview. The earlier you experience it, the earlier you adapt, and the more experience you accumulate, the less likely you are to make mistakes. Just like when I went to school for more than ten years, no matter what the question was, I could write down the answer as soon as I saw it."

This analogy sounds a bit strange.

However, judging from Yang's experience tutoring his own high school courses, Yang's academic performance must be exceptionally good.

Whenever I encounter a problem I don't understand, I just need to ask Yang Ge. It's as if Yang Ge has the answer in his head. His problem-solving approach is clear and easy to understand. He also helps me summarize and categorize the types of questions.

That's mostly true.

Occasionally, I would argue with Yang Ge, and every time this happened, Yang Ge would say that his thought process was bizarre.

In short, listen to Brother Yang, you can't go wrong.

Jiang Yang held his phone, looking at the screen, and said seriously, "I happen to have something to do right now. Can you manage by yourself?"

Hear the words.

Yang Chaoyue took a few short breaths to compose himself.

He smoothed the fur collar with his fingers, fiddled with his bangs, and lightly stomped his foot: "Brother Yang, I can do it."

After their eyes met, he raised his hand to greet the reporter.

Yang brought me here early, which not only helped me secure the first opportunity to be interviewed by reporters.

Yang even gave up the opportunity to travel abroad alone to himself.

I play a supporting role, while Yang plays the lead role. If we were to be interviewed together, the focus would definitely be on Yang.

Make the most of every opportunity to gain exposure for yourself.

Jiang Yang's absence is the best way for him to attend.

What a great boss.

A quick glance at Jiang Yang's phone screen revealed that he was playing a game called Honor of Kings.

Is this what Jiang Yang is busy with?
Didn't think much about it.

Suppressing her anxiety and nervousness, she put on a standard smile and calmly greeted the reporter.

Every step he took toward the reporter trampled on the shadow of that once timid person.

The female reporter quickly approached Yang Chaoyue, her ID badge hanging around her neck, and asked in a thick Beijing accent, "Excuse me, are you Yang Chaoyue, the actress who played Rose in 'A Little Reunion'?"

Yang Chaoyue glanced at the microphone in the reporter's hand.

The microphone has a honeycomb windproof cover and a shockproof bracket with threaded connection at the bottom.

Near the center of the microphone, there is a very prominent TV station logo.

It's Beiping TV.

This is a reporter from the TV station.

Yang Chaoyue didn't flinch. She took the initiative to extend her hand, shook hands with the female reporter, and gave her a sweet smile: "Yes, I am Yang Chaoyue."

Before the photographer could find a suitable shooting angle, Yang Chaoyue pulled out two prepared red envelopes from his pocket and stuffed them into the hands of the female reporter and the cameraman, reciting the lines Yang Ge had taught him:

"Today is a joyous day, and all the friends who are here will receive a red envelope."

Typically, registered journalists with interview rights receive gifts from the production team at the film crew's opening ceremony. These are usually small favors.

Some of them are autographed photos of the actors.

Some people also give red envelopes, but the amount is not too large, usually 88 or 188 yuan.

Yang Chaoyue's red envelope felt quite heavy when you squeezed it.

It was not sealed.

A quick glance revealed it to be 500 yuan.

She's not stage-frightened, knows her manners, and is a promising new actor.

Someone must have taught them.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to star in a satellite TV series with Huang Lei as artistic supervisor and Wang Jun as director, despite having no prior acting experience.

Seeing the reporters and cameramen accept the red envelopes, Yang Chaoyue felt a little relieved.

Since I don't have formal training, qualifications, or connections, I can only find a breakthrough by relying on interpersonal relationships.

I'm not used to dealing with interpersonal relationships.

I find it hypocritical.

Without realizing it, I began to adapt to fake social interactions and became a hypocrite.

Only in front of Jiang Yang, and in front of his family, is he truly himself.

Because it is very clear that many low-level actors don't even have the opportunity to give reporters a red envelope.

They don't even have the right to be hypocrites in this circle.

Before starting the formal interview, the female reporter chatted and joked with Yang Chaoyue for a few moments while scanning the entire venue.

Almost all of them were staff members.

The offering table is set up, the stage is built, and the giant clapperboard for actors and creators to sign autographs is being carried onto the stage by the production crew.

Only two actors showed up.

One was Yang Chaoyue standing in front of them, and the other was Jiang Yang sitting in the media section in the distance.

Jiang Yang and Yang Chaoyue are both new actors. I would actually rather interview Jiang Yang, who plays the lead role, than Yang Chaoyue, who plays a supporting role.

Yang Chaoyue has already come.

I accepted the red envelope.

Let's interview Yang Chaoyue first.

"Chaoyue, are you a new actor?" The female reporter smiled and addressed Yang Chaoyue in a much more friendly manner.

Yang Chaoyue instinctively wanted to say "yes," but quickly realized his mistake and changed it to clear, standard Mandarin: "Yes."

"She's really pretty."

"No, no, no, I'm not good-looking. There are many actresses who are better looking than me. In Hengdian and Xiangshan film and television cities, many of the extras and featured extras are better looking than me."

When the reporter complimented her on her looks, Yang Chaoyue instinctively denied it.

Avoid excessive praise and leave room for improvement.

"You look so beautiful when you smile... You're really pretty and have such a great presence, why won't you admit it?" the female reporter asked, pressing the question forward.

Hear the words.

Yang Chaoyue blinked rapidly a few times, looking at the camera that was already in focus, flashing a red dot, and filming him.

She is no longer afraid of the camera.

His gaze was fixed, his eyes barely moving, and his tone was firm and clear as he said, "My boss once told me that beauty combined with any talent—education, background, family, intelligence, or ability—is a winning combination; but going it alone is a dead end."

The female reporter's eyes flashed with surprise.

A very insightful answer!
This statement is profound enough that it would be very appropriate if spoken by the lead actors Huang Lei and Hai Qing, or the director Wang Jun, because they have enough experience to make it so.

Only when spoken by Yang Chaoyue, a relatively unknown newcomer actor, does it carry such profound meaning.

Sharp viewpoints and unique insights.

If it's broadcast, it might resonate with the public.

"Your boss must be quite old, with a lot of social experience, a mature and steady person?"

"He's 18 years old, a senior in high school, and he was sitting there playing mobile games."

Yang Chaoyue turned slightly to the side and pointed in the direction of Jiang Yang.

(End of this chapter)