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

Chapter 152, Liu Yehong's Secret Weapon

"Does Xiao Li still want to test Erlang Shen?"

"Um"

"so."

Zhang Da Huzi hung up the phone, but shook his head, saying that young people are indeed a bit stubborn.

However, according to Yu Jian, Li Yun expressed his gratitude quite solemnly. Zhang Da Huzi didn't say anything, but he was still quite pleased.

At least the other party is grateful.

It's just that her personality is a bit stubborn.

They insisted on taking this Erlang Shen.

"Never mind, if he fails the audition, I'll just ask him if he's interested in making it in Beijing's entertainment circle."

Although the development potential of the Beijing metropolitan area is not as high as that of the central metropolitan area.

However, the Beijing circle is also a large circle, and its development path is no less than that of the central circle.

It seems Li Yun hasn't confirmed which circle he's involved in yet.

This young man.

Zhang Da Huzi quite liked him.

I still care about it quite a bit.

he.

They should have a better future.

Zhang Da Huzi, no matter what, was thinking...

Should I make this call for Li Yun?

Yu Jian didn't say much, the audition was about to begin, he just patted Li Yun on the shoulder to encourage him.

According to Yu Jian, although Liu Yehong is a man with connections, his connections are with respected and virtuous veteran artists. Even if he were to interfere, he wouldn't go too far—people value reputation and having a legitimate reason for their actions.

A prominent figure in Beijing's elite circles, a director of mainstream films, a respected artist with both moral integrity and artistic talent, enjoying the待遇 of a major general, and also having some connections within the central government.

Although he had strong connections, he still valued his reputation. Regardless of the amount of help he received, Liu Yehong personally arranged the audition.

Jiao Jun'en, a veteran actor, has made ample preparations for this role as Erlang Shen.

Li Yun, a runner-up.

at this time.

Ye Jiunian and Yu Mingsheng watched the three actors who came to audition from a distance.

"Liu Yehong is indeed a good choice. Although he is a bit young, he has his own unique temperament." Yu Mingsheng looked at Liu Yehong not far away.

In fact, this person with connections in Beijing's elite circle didn't rely on connections as much as one might imagine.

He has high cheekbones and a somewhat arrogant look in his eyes.

You could call him a thug.

It can also be described as evil spirits

This Erlang Shen reminded Yu Mingsheng of the Erlang Shen from the Shanghai Film Studio, a monument in the history of Chinese animation. It was precisely because of that animated film that the legend of the Lotus Lantern was able to stand firm in the second tier, unlike stories such as "Nuwa Creating Humans" and "Jingwei Filling the Sea," which were relegated to the third tier.

"Indeed. It has both an evil aura and a domineering presence." Chief screenwriter Ye Jiunian nodded in agreement.

Now let's look at Jiao Jun'en.

His appearance was noticeably gentler, and he had a more dashing air about him.

Compared to Liu Yehong, they each have their own advantages.

At this moment, Ye Jiunian glanced at Li Yun, the last person to audition. He was quite good-looking, actually.

Ye Jiunian thought it was no wonder that he agreed to let him audition. But in terms of appearance, this Mr. Li was indeed a worthy opponent.

She's actually quite good-looking.

It's probably because of his appearance that he participated in the audition.

"He's just too young; his demeanor can't keep up with the other two at all," Ye Jiunian murmured.

The two mentioned above each have their own unique characteristics.

Each has their own acting career and the accumulation of experience over the years.

Liu Yehong, representative work: *Lan Yu*

Jiao Jun'en, representative works: "Little Li Flying Dagger" and "Ximen Wuhen".

Li Yun, well, he has never played a leading role, but he has a representative role, which should be Murong Fu in Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

"This resume is nowhere near as good." After analyzing the situation, Yu Mingsheng and Ye Jiunian focused their attention on Liu Yehong and Jiao Junen.

Or perhaps it was always like this, and nothing has changed at this point.

However, in the judges' room, there were Yu Mingsheng and Ye Jiunian.

There were also other judges from CCTV's investment department.

Of course, the main choice still rests with Yu Mingsheng and Ye Jiunian.

Zhang Xingda did not attend, which was a sign of respect from the producer, as he left the decision to the director.

Yu Mingsheng now has the power to make a decision.

Jiao Jun'en was the first to enter.

"Good morning/afternoon, esteemed judges."

At this moment, Jiao Junen smiled slightly.

"Hello, Mr. Jiao Jun'en, you now have 60 seconds to prepare and present your vision of Erlang Shen."

Jiao Junen closed his eyes to rest at this time, and it didn't even take 60 seconds.

The person's appearance and temperament have changed.

He exuded an aura of divine majesty.

There was a poignant sense of vicissitude in his eyes, as if he bore the weight of all the years and all the sorrows.

This is a god.

A true god.

There was a real story in his eyes.

There is a history of vicissitudes, carrying the true feelings of everything.

It possesses not only majesty, but also a sense of vicissitude.

He was high and mighty.

Like a god, they looked down upon the human world.

It is this feeling.

It gave off a divine feeling.

Those who belong to the gods are high above.

That taste.

Absolutely.

There's not much that can be shown in 60 seconds, or even in a minute.

It can express a complete set of emotions.

A complete understanding.

This is the Yang Jian portrayed by Jiao Jun'en.

A perfect Erlang Shen.

"Esteemed judges, my performance is finished."

"Okay, go back and wait for the results, Mr. Jiao."

Yu Mingsheng nodded, while Jiao Jun'en left gracefully, seemingly not caring much about the audition result.

What's meant to be mine is mine.

No one can take it away.

After Jiao Junen left.

Yu Mingsheng and Ye Jiu began discussing this promising player.

It can only be said that he truly deserves to be the original Erlang Shen.

"His prototype for Erlang Shen should be derived from various myths and legends," Ye Jiunian said at this moment. "It should be the most classic image of Erlang Shen in the legends."

"Yes, I was almost ready to approve it." Yu Mingsheng didn't hold back his praise.

"It seems that even after many years away from the screen, Li Xunhuan's charm and charisma remain undiminished."

Yu Mingsheng was initially worried that Jiao Jun'en, who had been retired from acting for many years, might be a bit rusty, but it turned out that Yu Mingsheng was overthinking it. Jiao Jun'en was still the same Jiao Jun'en, still the dashing and unrestrained Little Li Flying Dagger.

Moreover, he can't play any particular character; he's like Little Li Flying Dagger, having already broken away from the feeling of Li Xunhuan.

That kind of divinity.

"It's actually not bad," Ye Jiunian gave a neutral to slightly positive assessment: "If Liu Yehong isn't up to par, then it'll basically be our Jiao Jun'en who will play the role of Erlang Shen."

The CCTV judges also largely gave this assessment.

Jiao Junen is very steady.

"I'm perfectly steady, don't worry, Mother. Have some faith in me too, I have a secret weapon."

At that moment, Liu Yehong hung up the phone after making a call to his mother.

The secret weapon definitely wasn't related to my aunt. Just like my aunt said, if you can't even pass the audition, then you're not qualified for the role. If you force yourself to play it, you'll only damage your reputation in the end.

Liu Yehong was just doing his best, after all, Jiao Junen was a formidable opponent, whose status was once much higher than his own.

Liu Yehong, on the other hand, was looking in the other direction.

You can tell it's Jiao Junen.

Jiao Junen smiled slightly at him.

Liu Yehong nodded as well.

A respectable person still needs to maintain a presentable appearance.

After reviewing the feeling he had found for the role, Liu Yehong glanced at the third auditionee next to him.

She is someone that both her mother and her agency have overlooked.

A young man in his early twenties appeared on the audition list, which seemed a little out of place.

It's not that people in their 20s can't compete for this role. You see how many veteran actors have stumbled when they're with the younger generation. It's normal. Liu Yehong himself climbed up step by step by stepping on the heads of veteran actors.

However, this person in his twenties has a personal image that is quite different from the temperament required for the role.

Moreover, it was himself and Jiao Jun'en who stole the role.

The odds of winning are extremely slim.

So you're just here to make up the numbers.

But when I saw this person...

Liu Yehong initially thought he was quite handsome. Although he didn't have any particularly distinctive features, to put it positively, his appearance was malleable.

It has high plasticity.

But that's about it.

It wasn't until Liu Yehong saw Li Yun that things changed.

But suddenly it seemed somewhat familiar.

I don't know why, but he looks familiar.

"It's your turn, Mr. Liu."

"OK."

The assistant informed Liu Yehong to go in for an audition.

He couldn't immediately recall who Li Yun resembled.

It doesn't matter who I resemble.

They just look alike.

The most important thing is to showcase yourself well and win the role.

"Sixty seconds, Mr. Liu."

"OK."

Liu Yehong took a moment to think it over.

Then he draped the cloak he had brought over his shoulders, put his hands behind his back, stood tall and proud, and looked down with disdain.

Evil aura, domineering aura, arrogance.

Disdainful.

Yu Mingsheng and Ye Jiunian watched intently from the side.

Unlike Jiao Jun'en's detached and divine observation of humanity, Liu Yehong's Erlang Shen also possesses a certain degree of divinity. However, Liu Yehong's divinity is more like that of a high and mighty being, watching over an ant.

He was watching ants.

This is also God's perspective.

God is watching over the ants.

"My performance is over."

Liu Yehong's demeanor has become more restrained.

"OK."

After Liu Yehong walked out of that door.

Ye Jiunian and Yu Mingsheng exchanged a glance.

At this moment, Yu Mingsheng spoke.

"Did you figure it out? Where did he get his material from?"

"The animated film 'Lotus Lantern' from Shanghai Film Studio."

"right."

Liu Yehong chose the angle of the evil god from the Shanghai Film Studio. Back then, the blue-faced Erlang Shen scared many children to tears. It's no wonder that the animated film "Lotus Lantern" was a childhood memory for many years, and also a childhood nightmare for many.

But it cannot be denied that this is also a successful form of shaping.

It is also a direction for shaping.

But

Although the villain is the main antagonist in our CCTV version of Lotus Lantern.

But it's definitely not a great evil god!

We're making a family-friendly program, not a youth program.

At this moment, Yu Mingsheng said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Judging from your expression, you probably think the same way I do."

"Hehe." Ye Jiunian nodded shyly.

Liu Yehong, your Erlang Shen is very good.

But it's not suitable for our production team.

(End of this chapter)