I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 151, The Artist

Is there something on my face?

"It's nothing, I'm just profiling and analyzing your personality traits."

"Oh, then you can analyze it."

At this moment, Li Yun was walking along.

But they discovered this middle-aged scholar.

He doesn't seem to be the way he imagined.

Compassion and divinity filled his entire being.

Intellect, reason, divinity.

When passing by on the road.

And there are also blossoming flowers.

He still has humanity, and he likes this human nature.

From Li Yun's comic book computer to the flowers and plants by the roadside, he always has an eye for beauty. For example, right now, he is standing by the roadside, admiring the other side.

A mother was selling lighters and small handicrafts along the street with her little girl. The weather was a bit chilly, but the mother wrapped her own clothes around her daughter. The little girl's face was red from the cold, but it also seemed warm and cozy.

It's like a mother's embrace. It's so warm, isn't it?

At this moment, the middle-aged scholar spoke calmly.

"Look, what do you see?"

"I saw poverty, I saw the sorrow of impoverished families for a hundred days." Li Yun turned her head away and continued walking towards the audition location.

"Heh." The middle-aged scholar smiled faintly, "I saw love, human love, love of humanity, love of family, love of elders."

"Oh, what does that have to do with me?"

"Weren't you curious about where my 'humanity' came from? The world is beautiful; even a glimpse of its myriad wonders makes it something to be cherished."

"It seems what we're seeing is indeed a bit different. What I see is that they're really pitiful, having to come out and sell little things in such cold weather."

The middle-aged scholar shook his head helplessly.

at this time.

Li Yun was too lazy to listen to his lecture, and simply calmly remembered his emotional changes.

His emotional changes and expressions.

That's what Li Yun needs to see.

It needs to be copied.

Things to note.

From divinity to humanity: emotional shifts

This is something worth discussing.

"change."

at this time.

In the capital city.

Inside the courtyard house.

Liu Yehong was still eating peanuts while watching TV.

"You're about to have your audition, and you're still acting so nonchalant. Also, your aunt is coming soon, what will you look like then?" Liu Yehong's mother scolded gently.

"You know what, the audience really likes my roguish charm, it's just the right flavor, authentic."

Of course, Liu Ye was all talk and no action. When his period actually came, he sat up straight and behaved properly. He joked and teased, but he still had to follow all the proper etiquette.

The person who arrived was a sophisticated lady who looked to be no more than fifty years old; she was capable and had an air of elegance.

Liu Yehong is a big name in the industry, but he was still a bit reserved when he was around his aunt.

It wasn't just because of my uncle.

Hello, Auntie!

"There's no need to be so formal, it makes us seem distant. We're all family."

"Mengmei, you've been promoted again!" Liu Yehong's mother said, looking at her younger sister.

A full colonel!

An artist soldier who came from a performing arts troupe.

A singer has reached this level.

Those with military ranks.

That truly was a journey of overcoming numerous obstacles.

"That's amazing!"

"Didn't I marry a good husband?" Liu Meng smiled slightly.

"Outsiders may say that, but as your sister, I know that everything you have is the result of your own hard work. Your husband makes movies, and you are in the music industry. The two are not actually interconnected. You two are truly successful in both fields."

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. The reason I came here this time is to pass on a message from Mo: you must take this audition seriously. If you pass the audition, I guarantee that all the resources and opportunities for your development will be focused on you. He will help you."

"I will do my best," Liu Yehong said earnestly. This time, his opponent was Jiao Jun'en.

As long as you pass the audition.

Liu Meng said she would have her husband allocate resources to promote Liu Yehong.

"Could we try to pull some strings?" Liu Yehong's mother couldn't help but say at this point, "Since we can, right?"

The implication is that you shouldn't audition.

We're practically family.

Liu Meng responded seriously.

"Don't say we won't help, but this is our bottom line. Movies and TV series are made for the general public, and this audition is the first hurdle. If you can pass the first hurdle, we can add icing on the cake, but if you can't even pass the first hurdle, it means there is a more suitable candidate for the role, or that you are not suitable for the role. If you force yourself to play the role, you will suffer. We cannot fool others with our work. Even if Mo agrees to help, I will not allow it."

"Oh, Auntie, my mom was just saying that," Liu Yehong began to smooth things over. He knew his aunt's rules: helping was fine, but breaking the rules was not, and damaging the work was not allowed. "This time I have a secret weapon, it'll definitely work, I'm not afraid of that Jiao Jun'en at all."

At this moment, Liu Yehong's mother, whether with emotion or something else, said something.

"You two are truly virtuous and talented artists!"

There were quite a few people at the audition, including the director, screenwriter, and assistant director.

Even the action choreography was handled by a familiar face: Yu Jian, the director of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

When Director Yu Jian saw Li Yun, he took the initiative to come over and greet him.

"Director Yu, what a coincidence!" Li Yun smiled slightly.

"Hahaha, the whole circle in Beijing and central China is only so big. I can just wander around here and there. You'll always run into me when you're filming in this circle." Yu Jian laughed and added, "Besides, there are only a handful of people in the entire central and Beijing circles who can be action directors. I'm practically a special talent."

At this moment, Yu Jian looked at Li Yun in front of him with some emotion.

Murong Fu's days seem like yesterday, but now he's already auditioning for roles like Erlang Shen, which is different from Murong Fu, who is essentially the villain in the protagonist's contrast group.

Erlang Shen Yang Jian's screen time is almost as much as that of the male lead, Chen Xiang.

It's 'the protagonist who isn't the protagonist'.

"The Lotus Lantern" is a huge commercial project invested in by CCTV with an investment of 40 million yuan. Its importance is second only to the TV series broadcast by CCTV-1. However, the roles on CCTV-1 would certainly not be chosen by Li Yun. It would be a real battle of the gods.

Speaking solely of investment...

It doesn't seem as good as "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils"?

However, the cost of production for "Lotus Lantern" is only calculated, excluding the cost of promotion and distribution, since it was exclusively broadcast on CCTV-8 and the promotion and distribution were funded by the state.

If we consider the production cost alone, 40 million is already a very high investment.

After all, for other production companies producing TV series and movies, at least one-third to one-half of the budget is allocated to publicity and distribution.

"However, your opponents this time are no ordinary ones. They are Liu Yehong and Jiao Jun'en. I'll give you some private information. Liu Yehong has some connections in Beijing's elite circles; he's the nephew of the Li family in Beijing. As for Jiao Jun'en, I don't need to say more, right? I think you've seen 'Little Li Flying Dagger'."

How could I not have seen "Little Li Flying Dagger"?

In his previous life, Li Yun was quite fond of Uncle Jiao Jun'en's Little Li Flying Dagger.

It was a childhood memory in my past life.

However, what Yu Jian implied in his words was that he didn't really think much of Li Yun.

No, it's not just a matter of not being optimistic anymore.

It is a clear and unequivocal stance.

Jiao Junen is talented.

Liu Yehong has connections.

And what does Li Yun have?

He certainly has the ability, and Yu Jian is beyond doubt about that. He followed the entire Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils series, and Murong Fu's performance was truly impressive.

Both in terms of acting skills and character portrayal.

Li Yun deserves the most credit.

However, there is a relative problem.

Erlang Shen Yang Jian is vastly different from Murong Fu.

More complex acting performances are needed.

A god.

A god who controls the law.

He symbolizes the majesty of the law.

In a modern drama, he would be a judge-like figure.

Young people can't handle such a high-ranking and authoritative person.

So even when Zhang Dahuzi learned that Li Yun was going to test Erlang Shen, he was still a little surprised.

As for appearance, it's definitely acceptable.

But it's hard to believe in that kind of aura.

He is the judicial god who has witnessed hundreds of years of vicissitudes.

I can't convince the audience with such a young face.

No matter how fancy your tricks are, your authority will never be as convincing as what a 40-year-old man does.

After experiencing the vicissitudes of life, Jiao Junen has developed his own unique temperament.

That uncle-like air about him.

Making him Chenxiang's uncle, an elder, and a dignified judicial deity is indeed the most suitable thing for him.

Although Liu Yehong is younger, he still needs connections when he's in the business world.

To some extent, they will give people some face, and the judges will give hidden points when making their judgments.

"So no matter what I did, I couldn't get a role in the Lotus Lantern." Li Yun touched his chin.

"The main problem is that you've taken too big a step."

Actually, Yu Jian paused for a moment and said, "However, it's not impossible for the Lotus Lantern. Old Zhang said that if you're willing, he can put on a brave face and help you get a role. It doesn't have to be the Howling Celestial Dog or Liu Yanchang. It's just the Little White Dragon in the main cast. Big Beard can make the decision and help you get it."

Only then did Yu Jian reveal his purpose.

Li Yun was also somewhat surprised at this moment.

Help yourself get it.

This is a very, very heavy promise.

He didn't need to go to such lengths for himself.

"Old Zhang couldn't bear to see you so defeated; he's got some influence."

Li Yun thought of Zhang Da Huzi, and a warm feeling suddenly welled up in his heart.

This irritable producer.

So sometimes Li Yun thinks, so what if I don't have family ties? So what if I don't have a background? I've made friends and people willing to help me in this circle.

Friends can also become part of your background.

Of course, the premise is that you are strong enough.

At this moment, Li Yun bowed slightly.

"Xiao Li, there's no need to be like this. We all help each other in this industry. We may not have the same influence as Liu Yehong, but we can still say a few words." Yu Jian was also somewhat surprised by Li Yun's serious attitude.

"Thank you, Director Yu, and thank you Mr. Zhang as well."

"But this time I still want to audition for the role of Erlang Shen."

(End of this chapter)