Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 221 Requirements for Liu Haochun

After watching the entire performance, Xu Xiaoou had a clear understanding of the situation.

When Tian Xiwei first got home, she joked with her father, patted his thigh, and posed for his phone camera.

These details reveal the relaxed and intimate atmosphere within the family, which aligns with the lighthearted mood of "joy" in the title he provided.

Tian Xiwei's crying was essentially a reflection of her worry about her father's injury.

This emotion stems from love for family, not despair over the tragedy.

When she realized it was a joke, her aggrieved complaints deepened the comedic aspect of the family's playful bickering, which also revealed their love.

The parents' pranks may seem excessive, but their ultimate goal is to alleviate Tian Xiwei's disappointment at failing her art exam in a lighthearted way.

This kind of interaction that uses laughter to relieve worries still stays closely tied to the core of "joy".

Therefore, the overall tone of the performance was joyful.

Tian Xiwei also portrayed the change from joy to sorrow.

Jiang Yang's laughter subsided.

Yang Chaoyue stopped playing on his phone, looked up at Xu Xiaoou, nodded, and addressed him as "President Xu" to show his respect.

Although I was just a co-star, it was also an opportunity for me to perform in front of Xu Xiaoou.

It was Jiang Yang who helped me get it.

If he acts well enough, perhaps Xu Xiaoou will see his own strengths.

We can't miss any opportunity, no matter how small.

Xu Xiaoou nodded to Yang Chaoyue, then smiled at Jiang Yang and said, "Jiang Yang, can I sit back down now?"

"Of course, Mr. Xu, please make yourself at home."

Jiang Yang responded.

Xu Xiaoou sat back down in the center of the fabric sofa, her gaze falling on Tian Xiwei: "Xiwei, you acted very well."

"Mr. Xu, I..."

Tian Xi raised her eyes slightly, hastily wiped away the tears and snot on her face, and didn't finish her sentence, her voice choked with sobs.

"Take a break first."

It's clear that Tian Xiwei hasn't yet detached herself from her role.

At this time, it is not appropriate to talk to Tian Xiwei immediately, otherwise it will harm the actor's mental state.

"Chaoyue, you acted very well."

He casually complimented Yang Chaoyue.

Xu Xiaoou didn't bother praising Jiang Yang; he knew perfectly well that there was no need to.

The set design, makeup, and plot were all completed right under his nose.

He could only not see Tian Xiwei when he was lying on his side and disciplining her.

A genius.

This further solidified my desire to invite Jiang Yang to be the director of "Fighter of the Destiny".

I also want to see where Jiang Yang's limits are.

Jiangyang Company's artists have only one girl left who hasn't auditioned.

"Your name is... what's your name, Hao Chun?"

The secondhand wooden coffee table in the middle of the sofa had been moved, clearing the space. Xu Xiaoou stared at Liu Haochun, who was sitting on the bench opposite him.

Upon hearing his name, Liu Haochun's lower eyelid twitched slightly.

"Liu Haochun, Mr. Xu, my surname is Liu, I'm from Jilin, and I graduated from the affiliated high school of Beijing Dance Academy. I took the entrance exam for Beijing Dance Academy this year and passed the preliminary round..."

Liu Haochun dared not look Xu Xiaou in the eye, lowered his head slightly, and spoke in a rush, his speech becoming slower at the beginning and slower at the end.

The thumb unconsciously pinches the index finger joint.

"Forget all that, let's get started and show off your dance skills."

"Ok."

Liu Haochun got up and moved the bench away.

First, she did a side split with her legs flat on the ground, then straightened her back legs at a 180-degree angle, showcasing her flexibility.

Then comes the single-leg leg pull-in turn followed by a whip spin.

It spun around ten times and then stopped.

The center of gravity shifts constantly, allowing one to withstand dizziness.

Demonstrate control over your body.

Next up was the explosive back kick with the purple and gold crown.

Finally, there is a combination technique involving a somersault followed by a Cloud Gate Grand Roll, ending in a kneeling position.

When returning to the kneeling position, slam your knees hard onto the ground.

The whole process is like jumping on a knife's edge; the more cautious you are, the more profound your skills become.

"Your dance skills are very solid, that's enough."

Xu Xiaoou gestured for Liu Haochun to stop.

The questioning session began immediately.

Although he knew that Jiang Yang had most likely done his homework on the questions he raised with Liu Haochun, he still wanted to give it a try.

He couldn't find any reason to lower the price based on Tian Xiwei's performance.

The only option was to choose from Liu Haochun. After Liu Haochun sat down again, giving him a moment to catch his breath, he asked, "Do you have any information about the budget for the 'Fighter of the Destiny' project?"

Liu Haochun dared not meet Xu Xiaoou's gaze.

Memorize the contents of the document Jiang Yang previously gave you.

There is a standard answer.

You can't answer that you don't know, or you might be taken advantage of by offering low prices.

She gave a familiar answer: "I'm more focused on the characters and the team. I trust the production company will allocate the budget reasonably, and we can discuss any necessary adjustments."

Avoid discussing money directly; emphasize trust within the team.

Negotiation implies flexibility, but it is not cheap.

Xu Xiaoou then asked, "What sacrifices are you willing to make for a role?"

Liu Haochun was confident.

This is a test of whether I am willing to accept an excessive workload.

This makes it easier to schedule subsequent pressing sessions or to conserve energy.

Liu Haochun slowly raised his head, feeling more confident: "If it's professional training required for the role, I'm willing to prepare in advance. I hope the team can guarantee reasonable working conditions, because a good performance requires physical and mental support."

It demonstrates one's professional dedication but does not promise to make sacrifices without limits.

It implies mutual respect.

Xu Xiaoou didn't ask any further questions.

I knew that asking any further questions wouldn't yield any results.

Jiang Yang had already prepared all the answers.

Xu Xiaoou glanced at Jiang Yang.

Jiang Yang leaned back on the sofa the whole time, his posture relaxed but not completely at ease.

The muscles are slightly tense; we are observing them.

My fingers scroll very slowly when I'm using my phone.

Their attention wasn't on the phone, but on listening to the conversation.

Based on her understanding of Xu Xiaoou, Xu Xiaoou will definitely have very high performance requirements for Liu Haochun during the audition.

Noticing Xu Xiaoou's gaze, Jiang Yang looked up and smiled, "President Xu, go ahead and ask, why aren't you asking anymore?"

Xu Xiaoou found it annoying: "There's no need to ask."

"You only asked two questions, and then you stopped? Do you not like asking questions?"

Xu Xiaoou's lips twitched.

When they first started working together, Jiang Yang was quite polite to him.

The more familiar you get with him, the more you realize that he can be quite sarcastic and mean-spirited at times.

He ignored Jiang Yang and turned to look at Liu Haochun: "Haochun, let's start the performance segment. The question I'm giving you is..."

Think for a moment.

Xu Xiaoou thought of a suitable test question: "I need you to act out the emotions of grievance, anticipation, disappointment, and pain."

Hear the words.

Jiang Yang's lips twitched.

I knew it would happen again.

I really want to ask Xu Xiaoou, Hao Chun looks so innocent and cute, how can you make things so difficult for her, doesn't your conscience hurt?

Liu Haochun felt uneasy.

Four emotions, even more than Tian Xiwei had shown before.

Afraid of messing things up, afraid of disappointing Jiang Yang, afraid of losing the opportunity.

Suppressing her nervousness and trying not to show it on her face, she nodded gently: "Is it going to be a cycle of feeling wronged first, then hoping, then disappointed, and finally suffering?"

"no."

Xu Xiaoou shook her head, grinned, and stared intently at Liu Haochun: "It's not like the emotional shift Tian Xiwei just acted out. It's about performing all four emotions simultaneously so that the audience can empathize, and the overall tone of the performance should be subdued."

Hear the words.

Liu Haochun's mind was a complete mess.

Jiang Yang froze, his hand still on his phone.

I had expected from the beginning that Xu Xiaoou would make things difficult for Liu Haochun's performance, but I didn't expect her to be this difficult.

To drive down the price, they'll make any demand.

Simultaneously performing four emotions is a highly complex and dynamic performance situation.

The goal is to evoke strong empathy from the audience through subtle emotional layers and a somber tone.

It requires a combination of multiple emotions.

The gradual creation of a somber tone.

Similar to Casey Affleck's performance in "Manchester by the Sea," the entire performance was subdued yet heartbreaking for the audience.

Liu Haochun is just a newcomer; how could he possibly perform?

"Jiang Yang, how was my test?" Xu Xiaoou asked Jiang Yang, turning to the side.

(End of this chapter)