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Chapter 68 The Narcotics Bureau needs a promotional video, what should they film?! (Here comes the good stuff!)
According to the program's rules.

There are a total of ten actors and four directors.

One director can only choose three actors.

In other words, the cast lists of the four directors will either include a 3322 or a 3331 combination.

The appeal of Zhang Chengmou and Chen Kai goes without saying.

Even without saying a word, a whole bunch of actors have already passed through.

We're just waiting for Director Zhang to make his own choice.

Therefore, the cast for Director Zhang and Director Chen is already full.

Knowing that his fame was insufficient, Tang Guorong began to actively promote his products.

No matter what type of actor they are, get their interest card first!
With such efforts, they naturally received one or two letters of intent.

Song Hao, on the other hand, observed the remaining actors.

Although the veteran actors have all been selected, we still need to pick some promising talents.

Filming half-heartedly is not his principle.

During this process, a sweet-looking young woman looked at Tang Guorong and Song Hao with some hesitation.

Her name is Liu Shuangshi.

He is a senior student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Previously, the "Directors, Please Speak" program team selected participants from schools.

She stood out from the many applicants.

But now there are so many experienced actors.

She wasn't sure either.

She glanced at Tang Guorong's group. Although the cast couldn't compare to Director Zhang and Director Chen, there were still many talented actors there.

I doubt Director Tang will choose me.

I don't know if Director Song will choose me.

She knew perfectly well that she was just a senior in college and had no advantages whatsoever.

But Liu Shuangshi also wanted an opportunity.

Finally mustering her courage, she walked towards Song Hao's direction.

"Director Song, hello. I am a senior student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Do you have any suitable roles for me?"

Song Hao looked up, and his eyes lit up when he noticed Liu Shuangshi.

Wow, her looks are exactly like Liu Shishi's back in the day!

She was innocent and cute, with a touch of blushing nervousness.

With a face like that, if she makes good use of it, she could definitely become the next big star.

So Song Hao smiled and said, "Yes! What's your name?"

"Liu Shuangshi".

"Okay, Shuangshi, give me your intention card."

Liu Shuangshi was somewhat surprised when she heard this.

Did I pass the test?
After a moment of hesitation, she quickly handed over the expression of interest card with both hands.

Half past eight in the evening.

Many people are sitting in front of the TV or computer.

Watching the program "Directors, Please Speak".

People were very curious about this variety show from the time it was first promoted.

What kind of program is it exactly?

When the lineup for the show was announced, it was absolutely amazing!
Many people are looking forward to it.

The moment the spotlight flashes.

The barrage of comments immediately exploded.

"Ahhh! Director Zhang! I love his movies the most!~"

"Director Chen looks a bit younger than before."

"Director Song is so handsome!"

"This is the most handsome director I've ever seen!"

Tang Liting is a loyal fan of Song Hao.

I've been waiting in front of the computer for ages.

As she watched the ten actors walk out from backstage, she immediately prayed, "Everyone, please choose Director Song! Choose Director Song!!"

However, when the camera turned to the actors, almost all of them looked at Director Zhang.

Yes, you can tell from their expressions that they all want to choose Director Zhang!
"Of course we'll choose Director Zhang!"

"That's right, not only among these four directors, but also among directors in the country, they are top-notch!"

"Haha, absolutely!"

"Director Chen is also good. If we can't choose Director Zhang, we'll choose Director Chen."

"Didn't they choose Director Song?"

"Director Song is very good, but he still can't compare to Director Zhang and Director Chen."

The comments also indirectly pointed out some problems.

If you have Zhang, choose Zhang; if you don't have Zhang, choose Chen.

This was the actors' initial thought when they came here!

Sure enough, as the program progressed...

Viewers noticed that the actors almost always went to Director Zhang and Director Chen's place first!
As for directors like Tang and Song, there are very few.

Tang Guorong seemed to know that he was not famous enough, so he was much more proactive in his actions.

As for Song Hao, he remained calmly seated in his place.

They don't try to get actors.

This left the audience puzzled for a moment.

"No, where does Director Song get his confidence from? Although he has directed two big productions, they are just promotional videos. They can't withstand the test of other genres!"

"Yeah, does he think he can steal the thunder from Director Zhang and Director Chen?"

"Director Tang is so proactive, he goes to talk to them one by one."

Gradually, fewer and fewer actors remained on the field.

And the audience also noticed something.

That means Song Hao still doesn't have a single expression of interest card!

"I think he's going to embarrass himself."

"It's boring, this show is not good."

"What if Director Song doesn't have any actors?"

Record the scene.

Host Kelan smiled at the camera and said:
"The ten actors have been selected!"

"Now, let's announce the cast lists for each director!"

Director Zhang Chengmou chose Wu Zhenyu and Zhang Jingchu.

Director Chen Kai chose Li Chen and Zheng Kai.

Director Tang Guorong chose Guo Yifan and Zhou Yiwei.

"Director Song Hao chose Liu Shuangshi."

As he read this, Tang Guorong glanced at Song Hao with a playful expression.

[You're just a senior in college. Let's see what skills you have to make a good film. You'll have to find off-screen help yourself.]

Host Kelan continued, "Since Director Song Hao only has one actor, according to the rules, Director Song needs to personally contact the remaining two actors off-site."

Upon hearing this, Song Hao smiled and nodded.

Finding actors is no easy task. "Then, the four directors took their respective actors back to the dressing room to discuss the script and content!"

So Director Zhang and Director Chen stood up first and led the actors backstage.

Tang Guorong took extra care of his actors, even reminding them about the backstage steps, fearing they might get hurt.

Wu Tong, in the recording studio, immediately instructed the cameraman to adjust the camera position and prepare to film the directors' meeting.

As soon as Director Zhang returned to the lounge, he immediately wrote a few words on the whiteboard: [Core, Keywords!]

This is his usual style; he always makes sure everyone knows what he wants to express before filming begins.

Director Chen Kai then took out a script and discussed it with everyone.

Tang Guorong went even further, personally pouring tea for these actors.

As for Song Hao
Right now, in the "Directors, Please Speak" live broadcast room.

Everyone was discussing it.

The most discussed topic was whether Song Hao could find an actor.

Because, judging from the current situation, many actors are torn between director Tang Guorong and Song Hao.

Guo Zifan is one of them.

Many viewers in the live chat were offering advice and suggestions to Guo Zifan.

"Choose Director Tang, Fanfan. His romance films are pretty good. You're so handsome, you should only direct romance films!"

"Yes, Fanfan, choose him quickly."

"I think Director Song is also a good choice. He's already directed two blockbuster movies, why didn't you choose him?!"

"Indeed, Director Song could do it too!"

Just then, Guo Zifan on the show quietly asked Director Zhang which director they should choose.

Director Zhang then offered this comment: "However, Director Song's two very popular films were both released as promotional videos. If we're talking about short films, Director Tang's romance-themed works would be better. After all, a handsome young man like you definitely needs to act in some romance films."

This made Guo Zifan immediately understand what Director Zhang meant.

Ultimately, they chose Tang Guorong.

"Holy crap! They really chose Director Tang."

"Hey, Director Song, do you really not have any?"

"Poor Director Song, he's just a decoration for others."

"No, there's one!"

Just when everyone was feeling disappointed, a young and sweet-looking girl came up to Song Hao.

"Director Song, hello. I am a senior student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Do you have any suitable roles for me?"

This statement triggered an even more frequent barrage of comments.

"Seriously? A senior in college? What acting skills could he possibly have?"

"I admit this young lady is good-looking, but when it comes to competing with other famous directors, you can't rely on your looks to make a living!"

"Don't choose, Director Song, please don't choose!"

"Yes, don't choose that kind of girl, she's just a pretty face!"

"No, if Director Song doesn't choose, there won't be any actors left. Are you suggesting he take the role himself?!"

While everyone was wondering how Song Hao would reject this senior student, he unexpectedly accepted the letter of intent willingly.

"Holy crap! What the hell?"

"They want a senior college student to play the lead role?"

"LOL."

"Ah, what are you doing?!"

At this moment, the chief director, Wu Tong, was watching the ratings backstage.

He was surprised.

When the segment featuring Song Hao selecting senior college students aired, the viewership ratings skyrocketed.

The real-time viewership has even surpassed the station's six-month record!
So he immediately ordered, "Quickly, cut out all the footage of Director Song in the lounge!"

He knew that the topic of Song Hao leading a group of senior freshmen actors to compete against many veteran actors would definitely be very exciting!

All the viewers were curious about what Song Hao and Liu Shuangshi would talk about in the dressing room.

After watching the directors' performances in the dressing room, the audience became increasingly anxious about Song Hao's situation.

But when the camera panned to Song Hao's dressing room, they were surprised to find the director playing Gomoku with the actors!

"what?"

"What the hell?"

"Ah? What's going on?"

Is the theme Gomoku (Five in a Row)?

#Song Hao plays chess with new actors# suddenly became a trending topic!

The recording of the variety show, which lasted for an hour, has come to an end.

This episode can be considered a pilot episode.

The purpose is to allow the directors to finalize their casts.

Next, I'll need to spend time shooting my own short film/micro-movie.

The next episode will be presented to all viewers in a semi-live format, allowing them to rate it themselves.

When everyone saw the host say the show was over, they were all stunned.

"That's it?"

"It's gone?"

"What the hell! I watched nothing!"

"I still want to know why Director Song played Go with the new actors!"

"Director Song was actually about to win; he already had four in the Gomoku game."

"Holy crap, we were discussing the plot, are you really watching Gomoku?!"

Although the first episode of "Directors, Please Speak" had many controversial aspects, it must be said that with Director Zhang and Director Chen leading the way in terms of fame, and Song Hao bringing the topics, this episode's recording can be described as full of flaws.

The trending topics list didn't even quiet down until the next day.

But it was precisely because of this that the ratings for the first episode of "Director, Please Speak" were almost on par with Hunan TV's ratings record for the year!
This made director Wu Tong extremely happy.

He even decided to give Song Hao a lot of topics and screen time in the second episode, to create a strong contrast with Director Zhang and Director Chen!

In the WeChat group "All or Nothing".

Zhang Yixing: [Director Song, I want to audition! I want to be an actor for you!]

Jin Chen: [I want to sign up too!]

Wang Chuanjun: [You guys are busy, I'm free, I'll come!]

In the WeChat group for "The Flowers of War".

Dong Dawei: [Director Song, do you think I still have a chance?]

Ni Ni: [I'd like to get to know that girl; she's so pretty!]

Song Hao replied to each of them: "No rush, there's still plenty of time before we start filming the short film. I'll contact you guys then."

At the same time, Director Zhang of the Anti-Fraud Bureau sent himself a phone call.

"Hey, Xiao Song, where are you? Are you still in Hunan Province?"

"Yes, I'm planning to come back today."

"Come back quickly, the head of the anti-narcotics bureau and I are waiting for you in the office."

"The Anti-Drug Bureau?"

"Yeah, he watched your two promotional videos and loved them so much that he insisted I come and have you film one. By the way, the Anti-Drug Bureau has a lot of funding this time. Director Long said that as long as you film it well, they can spend as much funding as they want!"

Hearing this, Song Hao became happy.

Which anti-drug pills should you choose from, given the sheer volume of drugs being produced?

(End of this chapter)