Shattering the talent show script, sweeping the world film scene

"Is there a kissing scene?"

After reading the script, Jiangxi Heng pointed to a plot point and asked a question.

Wang Hui nodded matter-of-factly: "For this kind of subject matter, there will definitely be some physical contact. A little bit of kissing is fine, but the rest can be faked. You should be able to accept that, right?"

Jiangxi Heng hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Who is the other male lead?"

Wang Hui coughed lightly: "I have my eye on someone, but I'm worried you won't agree."

Jiangxi Heng frowned. He felt a little flustered after Wang Hui's words. What characteristics would make an actor he "unwilling" to work with? Poor acting skills? Bad character? Or clumsy and difficult to teach?

"Who?"

Wang Hui: "Xie Xingyan."

During this period, Wang Hui was in seclusion writing the final draft of the script, so she did not pay attention to the uproar online over the past two months.

Jiangxi Heng's expression was strange: "Why do you think I'm unwilling?"

Wang Hui naturally assumed: "You've become a world-renowned film emperor. Collaborating with someone who's considered a newcomer in the entertainment industry, isn't that a case of an experienced person mentoring a newcomer? The other person will use your experience to rise to the top."

Jiangxi Heng laughed: "I don't care about that."

Wang Hui's eyes lit up: "You mean?"

"I'll take this script."

Jiangxi Heng waved the script in his hand, looking forward to the upcoming work even more than when he was filming before.

He never expected that Wang Hui would think highly of Xie Xingyan—but upon closer reflection, it was to be expected. He could sense the unique, aloof, and broken aura about Xie Xingyan that belonged to art films. Wang Hui was an expert in this area, so naturally she wouldn't miss it.

Xie Xingyan has acted in some dramas in recent years, but they have mostly played minor roles in movies and TV series.

As Wang Hui said, this movie, titled "March Rain in the Early Republic," is enough to elevate Xie Xingyan's status as an actor by several levels, provided that he performs well.

……

Xie Xingyan officially left Huancai Records at the end of the year and became an artist with her own independent studio.

The studio is located on the site of the former Dongyin Recording Studio, next to Xingchen Recording Studio.

His original agent parted ways with him, and he now urgently needs a new agent to help manage the trivial matters of his work.

"Hiring is such a hassle!" Xie Xingyan and Ling Wushuang complained. "If only you could split me in half and give me half!"

Ling Wushuang suppressed a laugh and said, "Actually, you can do what Mel did and set up your studio at Huanyu. That way, I can recruit you into my team and make you one of my artists."

"Is this another way?" Xie Xingyan thought about it and decided it was feasible.

The two chatted for a while about what to do next. Just then, Xie Xingyan received a call from Wang Hui. After hanging up, he looked somewhat dazed.

Ling Wushuang asked in confusion, "Who is it? Someone who asked you to write a song?"

Xie Xingyan shook his head, his expression a mixture of shock and confusion: "It's Director Wang Hui. She said she has an art film and wants me to play the lead role."

Ling Wushuang was slightly surprised, but then she immediately thought of something.

He remembered that not long ago Wang Hui had approached west Heng, saying that there was an art film waiting for him. Could it be...?

"They actually found me? And I'm the lead actress? Could it be a scam call? But she said she sent the script to my email so I could take a look first..."

Xie Xingyan muttered to herself as she turned on her computer.

Before signing actor contracts, the scripts provided are usually simplified or incomplete.

Xie Xingyan received a contract that was only tens of thousands of words long, which he read in just over ten minutes.

Ling Wushuang looked at the script thoughtfully, then silently took out her phone and sent a message to someone.

Xie Xingyan, however, had already snapped out of her mental blank state.

"I can't accept it," he said.

Ling Wushuang raised an eyebrow: "Don't you like it?"

Xie Xingyan shook his head: "No, the script is very bold and novel, but..." He pursed his lips and said, "I can't film intimate scenes."

He knows his problem; he feels uncomfortable even when touching unfamiliar people.

This also meant that he could not achieve the same level of success as the King of Singers in the entertainment industry.

Ling Wushuang looked at the reply on her phone and laughed, "Then why don't you ask Director Wang Hui who the other male actor is?"

Xie Xingyan is currently embroiled in a lawsuit and has not paid attention to the interactions between Jiangxi Heng and Wang Hui on Weibo.

"I think I'll pass. If I ask and then refuse, wouldn't it make me seem like I have a problem with that actress? I'm grateful that Director Wang Hui thinks highly of me, but I can't ruin her film."

Ling Wushuang chuckled.

"What if that person is Jiangxi Heng?"

Xie Xingyan's breath hitched, and she suddenly looked up: "Really?"

……

[Wang Hui: Filming for "March Rain in the Early Republic" will begin on February 14, 2034, with an estimated shooting period of three months. I am very happy to be able to work with @JiangxiHeng and @XieXingyan...]

[Jiang Xiheng: (clasped hands) (smiling face)]

Xie Xingyan: Thank you, Director Wang Hui, for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely learn from Teacher Jiang and strive for everything to go smoothly during filming.

Compared to Xie Xingyan's responses, which were more like those of a "newcomer," Jiangxi Heng's responses have gradually become more like those of a "veteran cadre" over the years.

However, given his current status, even if he simply replies with a period, most people would feel that "he's acknowledging me."

"March Rain in the Early Republic" has been confirmed as a film, but it's unknown how deep the subject matter will be explored.

When netizens learned that he was about to join the cast of this film, they felt a mixture of resentment and anticipation for the two-time world champion and the Grand Slam winner in the domestic competition.

The reason for the resentment is that with so many other themes, why did you have to make a "sex movie"? Moreover, the co-stars are not veteran actors in the entertainment industry, but rather newcomers.

The reason for the anticipation is that Jiangxi Heng has a proven reputation; no matter what movie he makes, the final product is always "good-looking".

On Xie Xingyan's Weibo, there were even more critical comments.

Some people say his acting skills are lacking, and question why he deserves to work with an award-winning actor who has won so many awards, especially as a co-star!

However, such doubts fell silent on the day of the script reading.

In the live broadcast room, Jiangxi Heng and Xie Xingyan sat side by side, each with a thick script in front of them.

Being able to read a script is a basic skill for actors, but there are not many actors nowadays who can write dense notes on the script.

A casual sweep of the camera reveals Xie Xingyan's notebook, where various colors of handwriting are intertwined, making another clean and white notebook next to it stand out.

Jiangxi Heng reached out to block it: "The script can't be filmed, otherwise Ayan will have to pay the production team money."

Xie Xingyan returned with the water and immediately stepped forward: "Yes, the script needs to be kept secret before the release. I'm starting from scratch now, I don't have that much money to lose."

The two sang in harmony in front of the camera, displaying an indescribable chemistry.

Even the fact that Jiang Xiheng helped take away the other party's script has confused fans on both sides.

Subsequently, the two would occasionally cover their microphones and communicate privately, whisper in each other's ears, and lean their heads together to analyze a particular scene. All of these behaviors pointed to one thing.

The two had a closer relationship than they had imagined.