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Chapter 235 So quiet, yet you still want Qiuya?
Yu Wei's acting skills are undeniable.

Even the staff around him thought he acted well, more vividly than Fei Hong, but the two were on the same page in terms of direction.

Just focus on playing a role, don't go on with all that nonsense. Interpretation is something for the audience after the movie is released, not something you do during filming.

Qi Yunming thought, "What else is there to say? The screenwriter has the deepest understanding of the character, and he can also act it out himself. Yu Wei has the final say."

His tendency to over-interpret is actually a common problem among domestic directors. It may work wonders for art films occasionally, but it's not really suitable for comedies.

"how do you feel?"

After the brief performance, Yu Wei wanted to hear Fei Hong's thoughts. Rather than saying he acted well, it was more accurate to say that his direction was more correct.

He was afraid that Fei Hong would be led astray by Lao Qi...

"I think I understand a little better now."

This time, Fei Hong truly understood that Yu Wei was indeed capable. Talking to directors and producers about roles was just for fun, but to truly learn the essence, one had to look to the screenwriter.

"Please sit down and wait for the next person."

There were a few empty chairs in the audition room, which were reserved for the confirmed actors. They would come and assist the auditioning actors if a scene needed to be rehearsed.

Fei Hong's joy was palpable upon hearing this, meaning he had successfully landed the role!
"I will definitely work hard."

He was truly there to prove himself, so he naturally took this opportunity very seriously; success or failure hinged on this one moment.

The second person to participate in the audition was Su Jian. As the only person in the audition with zero acting experience, he seemed visibly nervous.

"Isn't that Giao Ge?"

Lu Zhou only recently joined, so he really didn't know who Yu Wei had gotten in for free. Now that he sees it, these people are all quite remarkable.

Hearing this nickname made Su Jian even more nervous. Although he became famous for his abstract art, this popularity had its advantages and disadvantages. Now he was being called that every time he went out, which was quite embarrassing.

However, for the character of Meng Te, abstraction is a good thing. It's not that I'm afraid he's not abstract enough, it's that I'm afraid he's not abstract enough...

Su Jian's appearance is quite suitable for the role; she has delicate features and a slightly timid demeanor, it would be a shame if she didn't dress as a woman.

"How does Director Qi interpret this role?"

This time, Yu Wei was smarter. He asked Lao Qi for his understanding first. Normal analysis was fine, but if he started over-interpreting again, then he would have to do it himself.

Although Qi Yunming was too lazy to care about the specific casting, he wouldn't refuse to discuss ideas, after all, he was the director.

“Meng Te is not a simple effeminate character. He is essentially a man with a woman’s heart. He identifies as a girl but is trapped in a male body.”

Those who don't know might think "Goodbye Mr. Loser" is some kind of erotic film, but Lao Qi wasn't wrong about that; Meng Te is indeed not an ordinary sissy.

The scene where he secretly tries on women's clothes in the bathroom proves this point. When Mengte puts on a floral dress, applies lipstick, and gazes in front of the mirror, he is truly himself.

Su Jian, who was standing next to him, nodded. It was unclear whether he truly understood or not. Yu Wei asked him to perform a short skit.

He chose the scene from Qiuya's wedding. Meng Te had already become Meng Tejiao, so he was particularly charming, which was the most difficult part of the role to play.

Su Jian was clearly a little reserved, but her delicate, orchid-like gesture was quite lifelike, suggesting she had the makings.

"I don't think so. If I had been a girl back in school, it's hard to say who would have been the school beauty."

His tone rose, carrying a hint of coquetry. Yu Wei nodded, feeling good, and wanted to ask the three of them for their opinions, but when she turned around, she found that Qi Yunming and the others were suppressing laughter.

No, how can you hold back laughter during an audition? Shouldn't everyone have received professional training?
Actually, their laughter is a sign of their approval of Su Jian's acting skills, since this is a comedy film after all.

Yu Wei had seen the original film and was immune to its effects, but it was the first time Qi Yunming and the others had seen it, so naturally they wanted to laugh. Watching a comedy is completely different from watching a live performance; they had underestimated Yu Wei's film.

"Cough cough."

Yu Wei was worried that Su Jian's acting skills would be affected after being laughed at, but to his surprise, he simply let go completely, and his anxiety about the audition instantly disappeared, replaced by coquettishness and confidence.

Su Jian made a gesture of scanning the entire room, then rolled her eyes playfully: "Only Yuan Hua is decent-looking. Apart from Yuan Hua, none of the boys in our class are any good-looking."

His tone contained both teasing and a hint of barely perceptible jealousy, perfectly conveying Meng Te's subtle affection for Yuan Hua.

They were just holding back their laughter, but when Su Jian finished her act, they couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Yu Wei looked at the smiling Qi Yunming with some helplessness. "Still smiling? Isn't the actor playing Yuan Hua your son?"
When that happens, netizens will behave themselves when they start shipping abstract couples.

Rather than saying Su Jian has great acting skills, it's more accurate to say he's truly talented. If you think about it, he was like that when he filmed the "giao" short video. He was awkward at first, but gradually started to enjoy it.

It was similar just now; he got more excited when everyone laughed. Could this be a sudden outburst of his masochistic tendencies?

"Okay, sit down and wait."

Yu Wei plans to select all four male roles first, and then audition for a few female roles in the afternoon.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the roles of Fei Hong and Su Jian should be finalized, and it's unlikely that anyone more suitable than them will be found anytime soon.

Zhang Lingye followed closely behind, his gaze secretly lingering on Qi Yunming's face, seemingly genuinely worried about being targeted.

If only they were really targeting him, Lao Qi has questionable taste; it seems like those he dislikes are the ones who get ahead.

"Uncle... oh no, Director Qi, hello."

Zhang Lingye bowed solemnly before beginning to discuss his understanding of the character. Zhang Yang, true to his name, is outwardly flamboyant and cynical. He is a man who is well-versed in human relationships, extremely cunning and shrewd. For example, in the class reunion scene, Zhang Yang stirred up trouble by making Yuan Hua write a poem to humiliate Xia Luo, while maintaining a safe distance himself.

Zhang Lingye chose the scene at the end of the movie, where Zhang Yang becomes Xia Luo's stepfather, which is also one of the biggest laughs in the whole film.

This kind of scheming character is actually not easy to portray, and his performance can only be described as mediocre.

"Luo'er, I've made up my mind. From this day forward, we'll call each other by our own names. I'll call you brother, and you'll call me dad!"

They weren't quite immersed in the story, but the abstract dialogue still made Lü Zhou and Peng Chao burst into laughter. Yu Wei's movie was truly hilarious; even though they had read the script, they still found the performances very interesting.

It may not be a masterpiece, but it has a good chance of becoming a classic in film history. They should work harder to achieve that goal.

"It's alright, I'll stay and see."

Zhang Lingye's acting skills were inferior to Fei Hong's, and his talent was not as good as Su Jian's. He was just barely passing. They decided to stay and observe first.

After all, they were all obtained by Yu Wei for free, and it's impossible for them all to fit the roles perfectly. Old Zhang still needs to work on his skills.

The last one to enter was Qi Yuan. Yuan Hua, as the second male lead, had a lot of screen time, making it a very challenging role.

Qi Yuan didn't hold back and immediately started talking about Yuan Hua from her perspective.

Yuan Hua is not just a simple villain or love rival. To sum it up in one sentence, he appears arrogant and aloof on the surface, but is actually fragile and insecure inside.

He was the son of the district head and a good student in the eyes of his teachers, but all of this glory was built on his father's power.

Qi Yuan actually felt this deeply. Born into such a family, it was impossible to say that his background had no impact on his career as a star, and he accepted it calmly.

Before he lost a large number of fans, his fans liked to use his background to intimidate others when they argued...

Qi Yunming's expression was frighteningly calm, as if the person in front of him was not his son, but just a young artist who came to audition.

"Let's try the phone booth scene."

Old Qi casually suggested a famous scene, and Yu Wei watched without showing any emotion. If he could act this scene well, he would be the real Yuan Hua.

Qi Yuan walked to the corner of the audition room, where a simple chair, representing a phone booth, was placed. He turned his back to the judges, his shoulders swaying slightly, as if he were on a snowy night.

"Qiuya," his voice held a cautious anticipation, "Have you...have you decided which university to apply to?"

Qi Yuan's basic skills are indeed quite good, and his delivery of lines is excellent. It's no wonder he was taught by a veteran artist.

Suddenly, his voice rose eight octaves, trembling with disbelief: "You and Charlotte... are together?"

These words struck him like a hammer blow, shattering his last line of defense.

"Do not."

Qi Yuan slowly slid to his knees, his fist weakly slamming against the glass of the virtual phone booth.

It's not flavorful enough.

The rest of the scene was pretty good, but the final hysterical outburst lacked tension; that scene needed to be a bit more exaggerated.

You want Qiuya so quietly?
"Let me demonstrate for you."

Qi Yuan and Zhang Lingye, who had just sat down, never expected him to step in. What? The head screenwriter was warming up?
But the directors and Fei Hong were not surprised, and even had some expectations for Yu Wei's next performance. This kid might actually be good.

This scene was so classic. Yu Wei got into character almost immediately. His fingers trembled slightly, but he deliberately straightened his back and imitated Yuan Hua's habitual official mannerisms.

He forced a relaxed smile into the microphone: "Qiuya, which university are you applying to? I want... I want to go with you."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly choked up, as if he heard the other person's cold response, and then silently knelt down in the snow.

Yu Wei suddenly looked up and screamed at the sky, "No—! Qiu Ya—!"

His sudden hysteria startled everyone. He acted quite well before, but wasn't that screaming to the sky a bit too exaggerated?

Qi Yuan's handling of the situation earlier felt like a normal person's expression. Teacher Yu's approach, isn't it too much like a stage play...?

Was it exaggerated intentionally for comedic effect? ​​Well, it still feels a bit off.

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of his intentions. Had it not been for his superb acting earlier, they would have almost suspected that Yu Wei had made a fatal mistake.

"You try it once."

Yu Wei stood up and looked at Qi Yuan, telling him to try acting it out again, not necessarily exactly the same, but that was the direction.

Qi Yuan hesitated upon hearing this. Could this really work? It sounded like he was giving wildly instructive advice...

He naturally believed in Yu Wei, but the performance was indeed a bit exaggerated, so much so that Qi Yuan was not quite sure how to handle it.

Dad, Lao Qi, can you say something?
Qi Yunming ignored him. What was there to say? He had already figured it out; Yu Wei must have had his reasons for doing this.

"Try again, I'll add some background music for you."

For today's audition, Yu Wei specially recorded a short version of the song yesterday. Without the background music, this scene does look a bit exaggerated.

But with the execution music, things are completely different.

(End of this chapter)