The Queen's Rumored Father

"Xiaoxuan, what's wrong with you? Why are you taking any role? Why would you act in a script with such low pay? Are you crazy?"

"Do you know they've offended Huace? Huace isn't just a talent agency, it's also one of the giants in the film and television production industry. If you offend them, they can blacklist you!"

"Quickly, terminate your contract with that guy from Chang'an, then come with me to Huace to apologize. We absolutely have to throw a banquet tonight to atone for our sins, or the consequences will be severe!"

When Xu Yuan returned from the teahouse, he found Wu Jinlong scolding Meng Xiaoxuan at the door of his house.

"Brother Yuan!" Meng Xiaoxuan saw Xu Yuan.

At the same time, Wu Jinlong shivered and quickly let go, but because he had used too much force, Meng Xiaoxuan's wrist was already red.

"Give me your right hand." Xu Yuan looked at Wu Jinlong.

"What are you going to do? Let me tell you, if you keep going like this, you'll ruin Xiaoxuan!" Wu Jinlong trembled, his shoulder still aching.

"None of your business. What about the endorsement?" Xu Yuan reached out his hand.

Wu Jinlong took out a report from his bag and handed it to Xu Yuan: "It's all here. You guys take your time to choose, pick a few more. I'm afraid that once 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' is filmed, Xiaoxuan will never be able to get any more endorsements."

"All unknown, low-quality manufacturers? No high-end endorsements? Is Haoyue's resource pool really that poor? Even if you don't have resources, don't you know how to use your brains to find some?" Xu Yuan scolded. "One high-end endorsement brings your company more profit than four or five low-end endorsements. You need to have a long-term vision, understand?"

Xu Yuan handed the report to Wu Jinlong.

Wu Jinlong instinctively reached out to take it.

Click!

Wu Jinlong looked pained and couldn't even make a sound.

Xu Yuan released his grip, while two of Wu Jinlong's fingers were sticking up in a bizarre, twisted position.

fracture!

And it was something that was forcibly broken out!

"Next time, don't lay a hand on Xiaoxuan, okay?" Xu Yuan chuckled and patted Wu Jinlong's face. "The next time you appear in front of me, I hope it's for a high-profile endorsement, otherwise... you know what will happen."

boom!

The security door was closed.

"You two bastards, you'll be finished sooner or later!" Wu Jinlong shouted defiantly from behind the door.

Xu Yuan smiled slightly.

A pair of adulterers?

Very well. I originally thought my youthful face was useless, but now it seems to be a useful tool. At least, the opportunity for Xiaoxuan and Haoyue to terminate their contract largely depends on my face.

No one will give up a money tree, even if it is disobedient, and no matter how much money the other party offers, they will not sell it.

But if this money tree has a fatal flaw, then Haoyue will definitely choose to get rid of it as soon as possible, and then detonate the flaw. With the money in hand and the grudges settled, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Since Wu Jinlong believes he and Xiaoxuan are a couple, let him keep this "exclusive secret" to himself.

Perhaps it will be of great use.

Meng Xiaoxuan rushed up and gave her a hug.

"Dad's awesome!"

"That's easy! Remember, no man is allowed to touch you from now on. If anyone does, tell me, and I'll break their legs!"

"Haha, I got it! Dad's the best!"

That night, under Xu Yuan's guidance, Meng Xiaoxuan also posted a Weibo message: "Considering that the unreasonable pay of a certain actor in the production team might lead to shoddy production and other problems, I chose the conscientious production team of 'The Longest Day in Chang'an' for my first TV series, which is of great significance to me. Hooray!"

The hype, which had almost subsided, was reignited by her Weibo post, pushing it back to its peak.

What a brilliant example of using their own methods against them!

Meng Xiaoxuan's exposure increased further, and her fan base grew rapidly.

Of course, the war of words escalated once again.

……

Two days later, on the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, the cast and crew of "The Longest Day in Chang'an" officially gathered at Xiangshan Film and Television City.

A day in Chang'an, time to start filming!

There is a start-up ceremony before filming begins, but this time the feng shui master gave the time of 12:18 noon, so the actors who arrived early in the morning still had a familiarization process.

Moreover, filming doesn't start immediately after the project begins; there will be a script workshop that lasts about three days.

"Xu Yuan, come here for a moment."

Chen Kewen stopped Xu Yuan and led Xu Yuan and Meng Xiaoxuan to a spacious room.

Director Cao Dun, renowned author Ma Boyong (who also wrote the original novel and TV series), Lei Jiayin (who plays the male lead Zhang Xiaojing), and Li Yuan (who plays Yu Chang) are all present here.

This setup and setting are a bit like an audition.

Xu Yuan's brow twitched. Could it be...?

"Xu Yuan, I'd like you to try out the role of Long Bo," Cao Dun said.

Long Bo, also known as Xiao Gui, is a rather interesting character in The Longest Day in Chang'an.

In the analysis of Earth's mature creation, this character is actually one of the souls of the whole story, and he even stole the limelight from the protagonist Zhang Xiaojing at one point in the later stages.

If this were Earth, there would be far too many people vying for this role.

However, the world's perspectives are far from mature.

You, Long Bo, are not the male lead, but only the second male lead, so points are deducted.

He's also a villain, so that's another point deduction.

There's even a hint of mental instability, which is not only difficult to portray, but even if you portray it well, you might lose fans, so I'm deducting points!

Even after all that, you're still not the mastermind? You've made everyone excited for nothing, and now you're just trying to get points deducted!

What? The pay is so low?

Okay, no points deducted, pass directly!

This is the dilemma that Long Bo's character is currently facing.

Lei Jiayin and Li Yuan both expressed their concerns, because they were the people who had the most contact with Long Bo, so they were even more aware of the importance of this role.

It's ridiculous to cast such an important character in the plot as a random passerby.

So Cao Dun called them over as well.

Let's all see if Xu Yuan is capable of playing Long Bo!

Is it just a pretense of being democratic?

To everyone's surprise, Xu Yuan's reaction was quite interesting.

"Acting? No, no, no, I'd rather die than act! Only an idiot would act." Xu Yuan vehemently refused. He wasn't stupid. Copying songs was so easy; he could just grab any song from Earth, sing along, and become incredibly famous.

Acting, a time-consuming and laborious job, is not suitable for him.

Only a fool would act?

Everyone in the room stared at Xu Yuan strangely, and even the honest Lei Jiayin clenched her fists.

"Was it inappropriate of me to say that?" Xu Yuan said with an awkward smile. "Well, let's give it a try. It seems you won't know what despair is until you've put in some effort."

Li Yuan chuckled.

This Xu Yuan is quite interesting.

So everyone prepared for half an hour, and then Xu Yuan and Li Yuan began their rehearsal.

It's a bit of a pity that the actress Li Yuan is not good enough.

She had excellent resources when she first debuted, with roles in movies and TV series, including several supporting roles and even leading roles. Moreover, she had great personal qualities, a good figure, and absolutely stunning looks, especially her long hair, which was not only beautiful but also had a unique charm.

In terms of acting skills, she has always been a powerhouse.

Her dedication is also unquestionable. This time, Yu Chang wanted to cut off her most prized long hair, and she didn't hesitate for a minute before shaving her head.

In her personal life, she has no scandals, remains single, and has a good image.

Such a promising talent, yet he just couldn't become famous!

Now that she's in her mid-thirties, her resources have declined significantly, which is quite regrettable.

Sometimes, fame in the entertainment industry truly comes without a trace.

For example, the upcoming series "The Longest Day in Chang'an" is something no one in the world expected to turn out like!

Let's begin!

Cao Dun spoke.

Then Li Yuan and Xu Yuan started acting.

This part isn't a big scene; it's just a casual chat between Yu Chang and Long Bo at a noodle stall after Yu Chang led Zhang Xiaojing to Changmingfang.

This scene is actually quite difficult to act out.

Start.

Li Yuan walked over from the side and sat down next to Xu Yuan, who was eating noodles, and said, "Let's get started."

Xu Yuan glanced at her, his expression a mixture of displeasure and inquiry.

That's a good grasp of the emotions, but too many people can do that.

"We ran into that guy surnamed Zhang," Li Yuan said stubbornly.

Xu Yuan reached down and touched his waist, then handed his phone to Li Yuan as if it were a handkerchief, saying, "Don't make me think you're useless!"

"I won't lose!" Li Yuan said, somewhat agitated, as if eager to prove something.

boom!

"Incredible!" Cao Dun slammed his hand on the table and stood up, leaving Meng Xiaoxuan completely bewildered.

What can you possibly learn from this? Has the director gone mad?

Is there really such a shortage of actors for this role?

Are you not picky at all?

To prevent his father from running away, he would do something so shameless?

However, Lei Jiayin, who was standing next to him, was also moved. Although he is thirty-five or thirty-six years old and has not yet become a big star, his character and acting skills have always been excellent.

Lei Jiayin is one of the exemplary actors of the middle generation. Apart from not being famous and occasionally having questionable intelligence, he has almost no flaws.

He and Li Yuan are in the same situation; they did their best, but they just couldn't connect with the audience.

"The handkerchief-handing gesture wasn't included in this scene; it was added by your agent." Lei Jiayin could tell from Meng Xiaoxuan's expression that she hadn't understood, so she explained, "This kind of change is very subtle. It doesn't affect the director's shooting ideas, but it enriches the character's image. You could say it fully utilizes the actor's secondary creation."

Many actors like to change scripts, which eventually leads to disagreements with directors and makes headlines.

From a broader perspective, it is indeed wrong for actors to drastically change scenes without any malicious intent to reduce their screen time.

It's not that the director forbids you from changing the script, but that you keep making random changes. First, how can you guarantee the overall effect? ​​Are you sure your changes will be good? Second, what about the actors you're acting opposite? How are they supposed to get roles? Are they going to rely on inspiration and luck? Third, what about the director's authority?

A film crew is like an army; without a unified voice, chaos will inevitably ensue.

However, reasonable changes to the script are acceptable.

For example, back then, in order to make people remember him, which was actually to enrich the character image, the henchman he played had a toothpick in his mouth.

For example, Xu Yuan now has an added gesture of handing over a handkerchief.

The director welcomes this kind of re-creation as long as it doesn't affect the actors' performance, doesn't make things difficult for the film crew's camera positions, and doesn't interfere with other crew members.

"I...Is there something on my face?" Li Yuan blushed suddenly when Xu Yuan looked at her, feeling a little embarrassed.

Just now, during the last line of dialogue, she inexplicably got into character and became emotional, as if she was afraid that Xu Yuan would no longer trust her.

Cao Dun slammed his fist on the table; the audition was actually over.

Li Yuan then came to her senses.

But the way Xu Yuan looked at Li Yuan earlier was so memorable that she had to ask a question.

"Yes, there's a bleeding wound on your face!" Cao Dun walked over, shaking his head at Xu Yuan. "You really are a born actor! From the moment Li Yuan sat down, your gaze was fixed on that spot. You weren't looking at Li Yuan's eyes, but at her face, at that wound!"

"This action is what truly made Yu Chang and those veterans willing to risk their lives for Long Bo! His care for those around him is reflected in every action, not in those hypocritical and empty lines."

"It's not so obvious, but it warms the hearts of those who understand. It's completely unpretentious; that's Long Bo's true nature. He cares about everyone, and he's always showing his genuine feelings."

"The reason he brought these people to Chang'an to die was because he had long regarded them as his family, confidants, and even himself."

"So even though he was so ruthless, no one ever betrayed him. Because he was always just as ruthless towards himself!"

Cao Dun understood Xu Yuan's acting!

Meng Xiaoxuan saw one, Lei Jiayin understood two, Li Yuan sensed three, but only Cao Dun saw four!

Therefore, he is a director! And he is destined to be a famous director in the future!

"Come on, Long Bo can't live without you!" Cao Dun looked at Xu Yuan.

Xu Yuan hadn't originally planned to act, but after Cao Dun understood the look in his eyes, he hesitated.

"This...the fee...um..." Xu Yuan pinched his thumb and forefinger together.

"Just like Li Yuan!" Chen Kewen said, glancing at Li Yuan, hoping she wouldn't mind.

Li Yuan naturally didn't say anything.

She was still captivated by Xu Yuan's gaze.

She wouldn't object even if Xu Yuan's salary was the same as Lei Jiayin's, let alone the same as hers.

"Deal! Sign the contract now, no backing out!"

Xu Yuan acted as if he had never seen money before, which was quite surprising.