Huayu96: My Thirty Years of a Prodigal Son

To be honest, Qin Sheng was a little hesitant.

Just like director Zhang Zhaolin said, this is Water Margin! Water Margin that will be broadcast on CCTV!

Especially as someone who has been reborn, I know for certain that this Water Margin will become a classic among classics!

It's a rare opportunity to play a named character in this show!

but!

The college entrance examination is no small matter!

Although I don't feel much pressure preparing for the exam, I can't take it too lightly!

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Sheng prepared to refuse.

never mind!

As a reborn person, I will have plenty of opportunities in the future!

Let's play it safe and focus on preparing for the college entrance exam!

However, before she could finish speaking, a clear female voice came from behind her.

"Hey, what a handsome young man! Are you also in our crew? What role are you playing?"

Qin Sheng turned around, and then his eyes widened suddenly.

The woman who arrived was wearing a plain-colored long dress, without makeup, and her hair was casually tied up.

But a dignified and refined face, reflecting peace and prosperity, is like the most beautiful scenery, exuding a myriad of charms.

Zhang Zhaolin slapped his thigh.

"What a coincidence! You, Li Shishi, have come at just the right time!"

Come and see, is this kid suitable to play Yan Qing, your co-star?

He Qing walked over gracefully, looked Qin Sheng up and down, and then her eyes slowly lit up.

"This character is practically straight out of the original story! Director, where did you find such a gem?"

Qin Sheng stared blankly at He Qing, who was beaming with confidence, for a moment.

He Qing is known as the woman who has acted in all four classic Chinese novels.

In Journey to the West, she is Lingji Bodhisattva Lianlian, who is one of the four saints who tested the mind of Zen.

In the novel *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, she is Xiao Qiao, the youngest of the Two Qiaos, who are locked away in the Copper Sparrow Terrace.

In "Dream of the Red Chamber", she is Qin Keqing, a woman of deep and illusory love.

In this version of "Water Margin," she is Li Shishi, a woman whose sword moves like water, whose salt is whiter than snow, and whose delicate hands slice open fresh oranges.

She was given the title of "First Beauty of Classical Times" by people in the industry.

In his previous life, Qin Sheng had watched countless clips of her films and television dramas online, and the comments were all about "divine casting".

Standing in front of me now, she's even more beautiful than on screen!

Upon seeing He Qing in person, Qin Sheng suddenly remembered that the actress who played Li Shishi in "Water Margin" was actually this fairy-like beauty.

Qin Sheng is absolutely smitten with He Qing's elegant and graceful classical beauty!

Therefore, the refusal that was on the tip of his tongue was swallowed back down.

"Um... Brother," Qin Sheng turned to look at Zang Jinsheng, chuckled, "I think this... isn't entirely out of the question."

Zang Jinsheng was taken aback. He followed Qin Sheng's gaze to He Qing and immediately understood.

You little rascal, I thought you'd grown up and become more mature, but I never expected a pretty older sister to have you so easily captured.

The two were quite far apart in age, so Zang Jinsheng didn't think much of it, but just glared at Qin Sheng with annoyance.

"Have you thought it through? What about your college entrance exam?"

Grinning, Qin Sheng said with a smile, "Our production team doesn't use an episodic filming model. Whoever we're filming is the one who comes to the scene. We don't need to be on set the whole time."

Yan Qing's main scenes are concentrated in the latter part of the story.

By the time the later parts are filmed, I'll definitely have finished my college entrance exams.

So if the director can finish filming my scattered scenes during this period, and I come to the set later in the filming, it won't interfere with my college entrance exam.

Zhang Zhaolin, who was listening nearby, found it amusing.

This kid, even though he hasn't entered the industry yet, knows all the rules and procedures inside and out!

His scenes can definitely be handled this way!

With a smile, Zhang Zhaolin said, "I have no problem. Yan Qing doesn't have many scattered scenes; his main role is in a few dialogue scenes with Li Shishi."

As for the main scenes involving Yan Qing's fights, they probably won't be filmed until next year, so it definitely won't interfere with the college entrance exam!

After hearing Qin Sheng and Zhang Zhaolin's statements, Zang Jinsheng's tone finally softened.

Although he had to maintain a fair stance in order to lead the team, recommending the worthy without avoiding relatives was also a form of fairness!

Since the director insisted on it and it wouldn't interfere with my nephew's college entrance exam, I'd have to be a fool to oppose it.

With a hearty laugh, Zang Jinsheng said, "Then thank you very much for the director's kind offer."

Zhang Zhaolin smiled and gave Zang Jinsheng a cursory nod.

"You, with our relationship, why are you doing this to me?"

Okay, let's put it that way. In the next few days, you can help Xiao Qin get familiar with the film crew and give him some acting guidance.

"Once Director Zhang returns, I'll inform him, and then we can start filming immediately."

Director Zhang is the production manager of the "Water Margin" TV series, Zhang Jizhong with a big beard.

While the director has a lot of say in making these kinds of actor changes, he still has to respect the production manager and at least go through the motions.

Turning his head, Zhang Zhaolin looked at He Qing again.

"He Qing, you are a senior, so you should mentor Qin Sheng these next few days and let him work out your scenes together."

That way, everyone will have less trouble filming.

"Don't worry, director."

Zang Jinsheng and He Qing both laughed and agreed.

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After his good older brother Zang Jinsheng explained the situation to his family, Qin Sheng was able to move into the film crew smoothly.

When casting for the Water Margin series, the production team did not place much importance on formal training.

Many actors are self-taught.

For example, the actor who plays Ruan Xiaowu is a former bodybuilding champion.

The actor who plays Ruan Xiaoer is a former Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) athlete.

The actor who plays Hu Yanzhuo with double whips is an acrobat.

Even Wang Siyi, who is hailed as the most beautiful actress to play Pan Jinlian, was just a model from Taiwan.

Therefore, Qin Sheng, who had just finished his art exam and was only half-baked, did not stand out in the film crew.

Over the next few days, Qin Sheng spent his days with Zang Jinsheng and the other actors participating in physical training, horseback riding training, and acting classes.

I would stay in Zang Jinsheng's room at night to read the script.

He Qing, the older sister, was also very enthusiastic. She would come to Qin Sheng from time to time to chat with him and give him pointers on what to pay attention to when playing Yan Qing.

Having been tempered by the even more cruel and cold entertainment industry of later generations, Qin Sheng naturally appeared very well-behaved and sensible in the still somewhat rough and unruly era of 96.

In just a few days, it won the unanimous favor of the entire crew.

Many people even started joking about He Qing and Qin Sheng.

It's said that Li Shishi met such a handsome and caring Yan Qing, no wonder she even abandoned the emperor to elope with him.

He Qing wasn't annoyed at all. After spitting at everyone, he even started teasing Qin Sheng with amusement.

Qin Sheng, although he changed his mind and joined the crew because of He Qing, was a senior actress, and he only had feelings of admiration and respect for her, without any other thoughts.

On the fifth day, the good brother Zang Jinsheng found Qin Sheng and said that the production manager, Big Beard Zhang Jizhong, had returned.

Qin Sheng chuckled, unconcerned.

The production manager is back, and it's only right and proper for me to go and pay my respects to him.

But then, his older brother told him with a serious expression that Wang Guanghui, the original actor to play Yan Qing, had also arrived.

It seems that he went through Zhang Jizhong's connections to plead on his behalf. Now, director Zhang Zhaolin, Zhang Jizhong with the big beard, and Wang Guanghui are all in the office, waiting for him to come and have a talk!

Qin Sheng's heart sank immediately.

Is this a change of self?

If they had told me a few days earlier that they wanted to replace me, I wouldn't have thought much of it; I could have just gone home to prepare for the exam.

But now, he has become very close with the senior members of the crew, especially Sister He Qing.

Now, I feel a little reluctant to leave.

After thinking for a moment, Qin Sheng took a deep breath and said to his good brother Zang Jinsheng, "I'll go take a look. This matter needs to be resolved eventually."

Zang Jinsheng frowned, but then relaxed.

Through these few days of guidance and observation, Zang Jinsheng discovered that his younger brother's acting skills were exceptionally good.

This gave him a lot more confidence.

"Come on, I'll go with you! As long as it's handled fairly and justly, we'll accept whatever the outcome!"