Huayu 1995

Chapter 27 I'm Here to Keep My Sister-in-Law Company (Seeking Monthly Tickets~)

"How did you convince the director to give you more scenes?"

The assistant director winked at Su Chao. Zhou Xiaowen was a legitimate fifth-generation director; ordinary people couldn't just talk to him.

"Of course, I'll win him over with my acting skills."

Are you suggesting I use my body?

He's so old, and he's still a man.

Su Chao was all talk and no action, but he was actually a tiny bit nervous inside.

This was actually his first time acting.

Even if someone showed their face in the past, they were just a background character. Their makeup and styling were fixed, and their position was fixed. As long as they didn't cause any trouble, they were guaranteed to pass.

Now he's given a close-up shot, and he has to naturally switch between two expressions within the duration of one shot.

That's quite difficult.

"Hiroko, come on, let's rehearse a scene."

Drawing on his extensive theoretical knowledge, Su Chao mentally simulated the exercise and practiced it several times.

Just to be on the safe side, he also had Huang Bo rehearse a few scenes with him.

Are you looking for Jiang Wen to act with?
But pull it down.

Don't think you're something special just because someone gives you a friendly look.

If Jiang Wen were truly that approachable, the news would have spread throughout the industry long ago.

The more talented someone is, the more arrogant they become.

When asked who the best director is, he can say, "There isn't one yet, but there will be one in the future, and that person is me."

Jiang Wen is absolutely a unique loser in the entertainment industry.

Huang Bo dressed as a eunuch, but tried his best to exude the majesty of Qin Shi Huang, with Lü Bu following him as a guard.

The brothers have a great understanding with each other.

Huang Bo always makes people think of the phrase "a monkey wearing a crown" (meaning someone who is outwardly respectable but inwardly naive).

However, once Huang Bo got into character, his expression became very serious, a far cry from his usual playful demeanor.

Even Lü Bu was infected.

Su Chao's competitive spirit was also ignited.

He had a hard life in his previous life. His parents divorced and no one wanted him. He struggled to make ends meet with his elderly, lame grandmother and relied on the help of the villagers to finish college.

After stumbling and struggling for several years after graduation, I finally found my own path.

After years of hard work, just as things were starting to look up, a huge change occurred: he lost all his money, and his girlfriend left him.

Later, he threw himself into his career so relentlessly that he ended up ruining himself.

However, Su Chao felt that his experiences in his previous life were his greatest asset.

The system is just an aid.

He has taught many people how to act, and now it's finally his turn to act himself.

Su Chao and Guo Xiaodong used something to pry open Guo Xiaofeng's mouth, trying to force something into it.

It's like in rural areas, where people would force-feed a drunk husband horse urine to discipline him.

Su Chao adjusted his position to better suit the camera's needs, and then his expression gradually became ferocious.

According to Su Chao's understanding, this ferocity should be a form of dissatisfaction with Gao Jianli.

Our king has given you so much face, yet you dare to go on a hunger strike in protest.

Perhaps there was also some jealousy.

Just like when Zhao Gao and Li Si saw Ying Zheng pulling Gao Jianli onto the royal carriage, they were both sour and jealous that Gao Jianli could win the king's love.

While desperately administering the medicine, Su Chao suddenly noticed that the king was watching him. He abruptly changed his expression, lowered his eyes, and focused on his work, even softening his movements considerably.

"How about it?"

Su Chao asked a few of his friends, and so far only he has a close-up shot of his face; everyone else is still just a background figure.

"Brother Chao, your acting is really good!"

Lu Bu initially thought Su Chao became an actor because of his good looks, but now he finally realizes that Su Chao also has acting skills.

And it was even better than he had imagined.

"No wonder you said you can teach others to act. Why don't you teach me sometime?"

Huang Bo was stunned.

"Ahem, that's good enough. You're really naive. I might not even pass this test."

Su Chao was right.

His first on-screen performance was rejected by Zhou Xiaowen.

It's mainly because of nervousness.

Everyone gets nervous, even if Su Chao is shameless, he will still get nervous when he needs to.

The more you care, the more nervous you become.

So some people say that if you feel awkward around a girl you like, go to a massage parlor. If you don't care about her, you won't be nervous, and over time you'll become more comfortable in the world of massage parlors.

Jiang Wen glanced at him, and Su Chao had to NG three times.

"I'm sorry, director!"

Su Chao's attitude was very sincere; he accepted the beating and admitted his mistake.

"It's okay, just focus on your performance."

Zhou Xiaowen wasn't angry at all, because among the new actors he had met, Su Chao's performance was already quite good.

Su Chao had previously acted out his reaction when someone suddenly appeared in his house. He didn't say anything at the time, but later picked up the script, studied it, and added a scene for Su Chao.

It's an affirmation of Su Chao's abilities.

The shot he gave might only last a few seconds in the final cut, but for a newcomer like Su Chao, it was definitely a life-changing moment. After all, it was an opportunity to "act" alongside Jiang Wen.

“I see that you seem to have studied some acting, with a bit of a method acting style, and you’re also experiencing the character with your eyes closed, using method acting techniques. But you really don’t need to be so tense and forceful. Just relax and act a little more, don’t pile too many ideas into it, and the effect might be better.”

To Su Chao's surprise, Jiang Wen, whom he considered extremely proud and aloof, actually gave him a couple of pointers.

However, despite receiving guidance from Jiang Wen, Su Chao still had to do one more NG (no good) attempt.

In the director's own words, your performance was too scheming and overly complex.

She's just a scheming woman.

You should put it away.

"Not bad, you've found the right direction. Come on, let's do it again."

Jiang Wen, however, was quite impressed.

He just pointed it out casually, and Su Chao was able to immediately find the right direction to try, which shows that Su Chao has a certain level of understanding and is suitable for acting.

"Director, I'm ready!"

Su Chao made another adjustment, and he had a feeling that this time there would be no problem.

"If you don't behave well, I'm afraid I'm doomed. You're going to break all my teeth."

Ge You casually remarked.

But actually, he wasn't angry about Su Chao's several NGs.

He could see Su Chao's progress.

The acting profession is very special; mastering the theory does not necessarily mean you can act.

No matter how talented someone is, they can't become a god right away.

Therefore, people tend to be as tolerant as possible towards those who are acting for the first time.

"Haha, don't worry, Uncle Ge, your teeth are in great shape."

Su Chao made a small joke.

This is also a test. If Ge You doesn't mind such jokes, then you can interact with Ge You more.

"What old man? Am I that old? Call me brother!"

This was Ge You's first time filming a period drama, and he even had a hairstyle with a tag on his forehead.

He lacks confidence in his appearance.

Even if he were bald, he would still feel radiant in modern dramas.

"Brother Ge?~"

Su Chao tried to be as gentle as possible.

"Ugh... I feel like throwing up."

Jiang Wen couldn't stand it anymore; he had never felt like complaining about Ge You's surname like this before.

"Just call me brother, that's all. I can't stand it when you call me 'brother'."

Ge You wanted to kick Su Chao to death.

After making a couple of jokes, Su Chao relaxed a lot and quickly got into the zone after starting again.

"Pass!"

Zhou Xiaowen was finally satisfied this time.

Su Chao didn't seem too excited in front of the camera; he remained as calm as a rock.

He remained silent, like a true eunuch.

Just because of his composure, others will look at him with more respect.

Of course, that's all.

Zhou Xiaowen, Jiang Wen, and Ge You were the real focus of the event, while the group of eunuchs remained just background figures.

We ate lunch and rested at noon.

"Brother Song..."

Su Chao wiped his mouth and found the assistant director. This guy's surname was Song, and everyone called him Brother Song.

"Brother, what's up?"

The assistant director was impressed by Su Chao, after all, he was Casablanca's new star – you could tell from the scene that he was the star.

After performing for director Zhou Xiaowen, she actually got a role with close-up shots.

They are truly not to be underestimated.

"I'd like to ask if there's anywhere around here that sells fishing tackle?"

Su Chao needs a fishing tackle.

Logically speaking, whether or not you can catch fish has little to do with your equipment.

However, even with good equipment, you can still achieve twice the result with half the effort.

"Yes, there are many near the east gate of Yuyuantan Park, and there's also a black market for anglers, with both new and used ones. Do you like fishing too?"

Brother Song immediately perked up.

"Ahem, I'm a beginner, just starting out. I haven't fished much before."

Su Chao was embarrassed, not expecting to run into an expert.

"I've been fishing for many years, but unfortunately my wife broke a batch of my equipment, otherwise I could have given you a set."

Brother Song looked regretful.

"Uh, is your sister-in-law complaining that you can't catch any fish?"

Su Chao suppressed a laugh.

If he were more sarcastic, he would say right now, "Brother, don't worry, I'll keep your wife company while you go fishing."

(End of this chapter)