Rebirth of Chinese Entertainment, the Diary of a 95 Flower

Chapter 222 A Professional Father

Jiang Yang remained silent.

I really want to curse out loud.

"Jiang Yang, why aren't you saying anything? Don't you like it?"

"Let's watch Hao Chun's performance first."

Xu Xiaoou was no longer targeting him covertly.

They're not even pretending anymore; it's out in the open.

A short while later, Liu Haochun's performance began.

She sat on the bench, putting on a great performance.

First, they pout, frown, stomp their feet, and act aggrieved, like a child throwing a tantrum, which seems affected.

Then, widen your eyes, stretch out your hand exaggeratedly, and express your anticipation.

Suddenly, he let out a cry and collapsed to the ground.

The performance depicted disappointment.

Finally, he clutched his chest in anguish, looked up at the sky, and closed his eyes, as if he were acting out a scene from a Qiong Yao drama.

Stiff body language.

He didn't know where to put his hands, sometimes grabbing the hem of his clothes, sometimes touching his hair, looking completely lost.

To convey repression, one should keep their head down and back hunched over the entire time, but with their body tense as if they are holding in their urine.

His eyes darted around, sometimes looking at the sky, pretending to be deep, sometimes stealing glances at Xu Xiaoou, afraid that he hadn't acted correctly.

Yang Chaoyue clutched his sleeve, remaining silent.

Tian Xiwei sat on the sofa next to her, her emotions had calmed down.

While watching Liu Haochun's performance, she unconsciously clenched her fingers, feeling nervous for Liu Haochun.

It was as if I was watching her awkward performance when Jiang Yang wasn't acting with her.

I don't understand the difficulty of the questions Xu Xiaou set for Liu Haochun this time.

All I know is that if it were her, she definitely couldn't have acted it out.

She subconsciously glanced at Jiang Yang.

Jiang Yang watched Liu Haochun's performance silently, without speaking or showing any expression.

Thinking about the next steps.

Only Liu Haochun's performance remains. If he does a good job, all three girls will get roles, and he can smoothly receive his share of the pay.

"That's enough," Xu Xiaoou interrupted Liu Haochun's performance.

He stared at Liu Haochun, who had sat down again: "Haochun, do you think your performance just now was able to draw the audience in?"

Liu Haochun shrank back slightly: "Yes, I can."

"Can?"

"...Probably not."

Liu Haochun's voice weakened, trembling with self-doubt.

"Can't I?" Xu Xiaoou then asked.

Use repetitive sentences to create psychological pressure.

Jiang Yang really wanted to shove the sole of his shoe into this guy's mouth.

"Yes... I think so."

Liu Haochun's voice grew softer and softer until he finally dared not utter a sound.

Feeling uneasy, she pondered Xu Xiao'ou's thoughts, her hands constantly fidgeting with her knuckles.

He didn't dare to look Xu Xiaoou in the eye.

Xu Xiaoou spoke calmly, her eyes sharp: "Your performance just now, every emotion was like a label being attached, very stiff, the emotions didn't transition naturally, the audience will feel that you are trying hard to act out the emotions, rather than truly feeling them."

By using technical jargon to package the stringent requirements, Liu Haochun was left with no room for rebuttal.

Liu Haochun bit her lower lip, her shoulders hunched inward.

"The audience can clearly tell that you are choreographing the movements, rather than expressing genuine emotions."

"The overall performance lacked a unified logic, like randomly switching emotional fragments."

Many of the words that seemed to be said to Liu Haochun were actually meant for Jiang Yang.

Liu Haochun knew that his performance had failed.

Every time she was criticized, her first reaction was to steal a glance at Jiang Yang, seeking his help.

Her eyes were slightly red.

Feeling wronged but enduring it all.

They dared not refute, much less explain.

Because we know that Xu Xiaoou is telling the truth.

If it weren't for Jiang Yang's connections, he wouldn't even have been able to put on a show for Xu Xiaoou.

Although she was criticizing him, Xu Xiaoou's tone was not harsh.

His pronunciation is very clear.

The main point was to make sure Jiang Yang heard it clearly.

At the same time, it also made us realize just how good Liu Haochun's acting skills really are.

Very bad.

That's the level of a newbie.

Actually, he's slightly better than newcomers, because most newcomers, when they meet him, can't even do the basic performance; they can't get past the psychological hurdle.

"President Xu, can you give me another chance?" Liu Haochun tried to meet Xu Xiaou's gaze, but his eyes drifted toward Jiang Yang.

There will definitely be another chance.

Just like how Xu Xiaoou treated Tian Xiwei and Yang Chaoyue before.

Suddenly I understand why Tian Xiwei's acting skills have improved so rapidly.

It's quite possible that it wasn't Tian Xiwei's acting skills that were particularly good, but rather that she received help from Jiang Yang.

She really wanted Jiang Yang to train her too.

"You're Jiang Yang's man. Since I gave Chao Yue and Xi Wei a chance, of course I'll give you one too. Do you want Jiang Yang to become your acting partner?"

"Yes."

“I can agree, but for the second chance, I have additional requirements.”

Xu Xiaoou stated his thoughts: "If you want Jiang Yang to act with you, I have three requirements. First, Jiang Yang cannot appear on screen. Second, you cannot make eye contact with Jiang Yang. Third, the entire performance must be completed in the center of the audition hall. You can only stand there and cannot go anywhere else."

Liu Haochun bit her lip, took a deep breath, and nodded from time to time.

Despite her fear, she tried to remain outwardly calm.

Hands clasped.

I don't understand the requirements Xu Xiaoou is making, so I wonder how difficult they are.

She was afraid that Jiang Yang would give up on her.

Since the agreement between him and Jiang Yang was not signed, Jiang Yang had no obligation to help him.

Tian Xiwei, who was standing to the side, immediately noticed that something was wrong with Xu Xiaoou's request. Instead of pointing it out directly, she asked Yang Chaoyue, who was standing next to her, "Chaoyue, are these three requests difficult?"

Yang Chaoyue's face was tense.

I quickly considered the three requirements Xu Xiaou had raised and the difficulties they posed.

First, Jiang Yang cannot leave the country.

In other words, even if Liu Haochun acts opposite him, Jiang Yang cannot appear in the shot. This means that Liu Haochun cannot rely on Jiang Yang's body language, expressions, or movements to trigger a natural reaction. He must imagine Jiang Yang's presence out of thin air and precisely control his gaze and movements to avoid giving away the mistake.

Viewers can only infer Jiang Yang's existence through Liu Haochun's lines, micro-expressions, and reactions.

Even a slight deviation will make it appear fake.

Second, you must not make eye contact with Jiang Yang.

This is a performance that goes against one's instincts.

In human communication, eye contact is the core channel for conveying emotions.

Being unable to make eye contact with fellow actors is tantamount to depriving actors of their most instinctive tool for emotional expression.

Liu Haochun must find other ways to make the audience feel her interaction with Jiang Yang.

What should I do? Yang Chaoyue couldn't figure it out.

Third, one can only stand in the center of the hall and cannot move.

Liu Haochun cannot use movement, physical contact, or scene arrangement to assist in expressing emotions; all emotions can only be conveyed through the upper body and facial expressions.

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

If these requirements were applied to her previous audition performance, her performance would certainly not have been up to par.

Tian Xiwei is the same.

"Extremely difficult, so difficult that it is impossible to complete."

Yang Chaoyue blurted out those words.

She swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue, afraid of affecting Liu Haochun's mood and adding unnecessary pressure.

She held Tian Xiwei's hand, her lips stiff, and forced a smile, saying, "It's not difficult, it's very simple. Brother Yang can definitely help Haochun."

He gripped Tian Xiwei's hand tightly, unable to control himself.

In addition to fulfilling these three additional requirements, the performance also needs to simultaneously express those four different emotions, and the overall tone of the performance should make the audience feel oppressed.

My scalp goes numb just thinking about it.

If Jiang Yang were to play the role, he could definitely do it.

But can Jiang Yang really help Liu Haochun fulfill such a request?

Yang Chaoyue felt uncertain and looked up at Jiang Yang.

Jiang Yang stopped scrolling on his phone, leaned forward, clasped his hands together, and stared intently at Liu Haochun: "Haochun, are you willing to believe me?"

"I do!" Liu Haochun's gaze was firm.

She didn't know what Jiang Yang's plans were for her next, but she was willing to trust him unconditionally.

Hear the words.

Jiang Yang's eyes softened for a moment.

Strictly speaking, Liu Haochun is not yet his employee.

Garlic bird.

Please help her.

After all, he had acquired so many attributes for himself.

"Haochun, I'll give you 20 minutes..." Xu Xiaou announced the preparation time.

The words come to your lips.

It suddenly stopped.

Because I understand the difficulty required for this performance.

I want to see Jiang Yang train a newcomer to create a miracle.

Liu Haochun's performance just now was very similar to that of Gulnazar, the female lead in "Fighter of the Destiny".

Gulnazar's acting skills really gave him a headache.

Under such demanding requirements, if Jiang Yang can train Liu Haochun to portray four different emotions with a repressed tone, he will definitely give his endorsement to the other producers and supervisors of "Fighter of the Destiny" and let Jiang Yang join the crew as the acting director.

To put Jiang Yang at ease, the three girls from Jiang Yang's company will also be arranged to work there together.

This time, he didn't ask Liu Haochun, but went straight to Jiang Yang: "Jiang Yang, how much preparation time do you want?"

"Mr. Xu, you can make the decision." Jiang Yang's tone was steady, with a slight emphasis at the end.

They were openly targeting him.

If Liu Haochun performs well this time, he, the three girls, and the director of the performance will have a lot of room for negotiation regarding their salaries.

You shouldn't show that you're in a difficult situation.

Otherwise, they will be taken advantage of.

"This time, I'll give you 40 minutes to prepare."

"it is good."

Jiang Yang nodded and stood up: "Mr. Xu, may I make a request?"

"Just say it."

"Can the area be cleared?"

"Clearance?"

"Yes."

Jiang Yang, facing the main entrance, gestured for Xu Xiaou to sit down.

"Haha, okay, okay, I understand." Xu Xiaoou stood up.

Jiang Yang is kicking people out.

I guess I'd be annoyed just seeing him now.

He patted Jiang Yang's shoulder gently, squeezed it firmly, and lowered his voice: "Jiang Yang, my request this time is indeed harsh. Give me a miracle, and I can give you five contracts that will satisfy you."

"Mr. Xu, please." Jiang Yang smiled, still making the gesture of dismissing him.

That was a very rude act.

If it were anyone else, Xu Xiaoou would immediately turn hostile.

Jiangyang is different.

Xu Xiaoou laughed heartily, "I won't bother you anymore. You're just like me when I was young, with that arrogance. Jiang Yang, I believe in you..."

"Hey, stop dawdling, Mr. Xu. If you don't leave soon, I'm going to kneel down in your presence."

"Okay, okay, I'll go, I'll go."

Xu Xiaoou was all smiles, and when she left, she took the photographer with her.

The camera, flashing a red dot, was pointed at the center of the audition hall; this was the area where Liu Haochun would be performing.

The audition hall was completely silent.

Liu Haochun didn't dare to say a word.

Tian Xiwei sensed the heavy atmosphere.

Yang Chaoyue asked quietly, "Brother Yang, is there anything I can do for you and Haochun?"

Stand up straight immediately when speaking.

A sense of responsibility erupted.

Tian Xi stood up slightly, but not wanting to disturb Jiang Yang, she still asked, "Is there anything I can do to help you?"

Jiang Yang looked up at the two of them.

I already have a plan in mind.

"Xiwei, go to the temporary prop room outside and find something," Jiang Yang whispered to Tian Xiwei.

Tian Xiwei nodded immediately and quickly left.

This was the first time Jiang Yang had assigned him a task.

Demonstrate your execution ability.

"Chaoyue, go ask Mr. Xu outside if there are many empty stagehands."

"What do you want to do?"

"The scene I was acting with Hao Chun required clearing the set, not just removing everyone except the camera, but a real clearing... Go talk to Mr. Xu, that old fox, he actually hopes Hao Chun can pass the test."

He whispered a few words.

Yang Chaoyue understood Jiang Yang's meaning, nodded solemnly, and quickly left.

Xu Xiaoou was making things difficult, Liu Haochun was struggling, Jiang Yang was plotting, and Tian Xiwei and Yang Chaoyue were providing silent support.

Liu Haochun remained silent.

Sitting on the bench, his gaze followed Jiang Yang's movements.

When she met Jiang Yang's gaze, her eyes quickly darted away.

I dare not look directly at them, for fear of being rejected.

After Yang Chaoyue and Tian Xiwei left, the audition hall became quiet. She spoke in a breathy voice, her voice gradually weakening, and asked hesitantly, "Jiang Yang, have I caused you any trouble?"

"No, don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm not that capable as your boss, but at least I can help you right now."

"No, Jiang Yang, in my eyes, you are an exceptionally capable person."

Liu Haochun's tone suddenly became firm, and his voice suddenly rose, each word clear and distinct.

Jiang Yang did not manage to collect any attribute values.

This shows that Liu Haochun's expression of emotion was genuine.

She stood up and took the initiative to approach Jiang Yang.

She took Jiang Yang's hands in her own, raised them, and pressed them against her cheeks.

The movements were slow, and the palms were slightly sweaty.

She cautiously probed, closing her eyes for a fleeting moment as her cheek touched Jiang Yang's, to show her trust: "What do I need to do next?"

“I need you. Call me Dad.” Jiang Yang’s tone was serious, without a hint of joking, demonstrating his professional attitude.

Liu Haochun shrank back, slightly taken aback, and uttered a soft, "Dad... Dad?"

Clumsy, yet genuine.

Suddenly I understood.

Jiang Yang previously acted alongside Yang Chaoyue, playing Yang Chaoyue's father.

When acting alongside Tian Xiwei, he played Tian Xiwei's old man.

Now I'm acting alongside myself, playing my own father.

Are they professional fathers?
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