This celebrity is overly enthusiastic!

Chapter 29 He was too enthusiastic!
"You only realize how little you know when you need it," goes the saying. Chen Yuan has no choice but to bite the bullet and start producing "Seven Swords Legend" now to secure investment funds, yet he himself hasn't received a single real acting award! A few days ago, Binbin saw Lan Tu's first draft of the script and loved it. After several months of silence, tasks have finally reappeared.

As before, the task required collaborating on a project with him, and the reward wasn't the [Xie Jin Star Academy Crash Course in Acting] he had been longing for.

Instead, it's rated C: [Devil May Cry 5 Vergil Full Action Set]

I felt an inexplicable urge to speedrun, but ultimately I resisted.

Although the game's animation modules are difficult to use directly for acting, they are still a reference. Who knows, you might be able to learn how to act cool and stylish like Virgil after learning them.

The action module also includes action effects, which may be useful for the post-production effects of "Seven Swords Legend".

This is my first time meeting Chen Hong, and I'm so glad I've finally seen an award for acting skills!
It's inappropriate to say that Chen Yuan can't act. After all, even a minor character needs to pay attention to the camera and master basic skills like positioning.

With simple expressions and movements, he seemed fine.

But having the camera zoomed in on his face and expecting him to portray nuanced emotions was really putting Gian on a difficult task.

Now you can get Chen Hong's 10 years of acting experience and insights in one step!

Chen Hong graduated from the Shanghai Theatre Academy and started acting at the age of 17. At that time, people paid more attention to her appearance than her acting skills, giving people the impression that her acting skills were not very good.

Her work certainly doesn't seem as impressive as that of veteran actors.
But this is related to her skillful use of restrained acting to convey complex emotions; in fact, her acting skills are very solid.

This award is incredibly useful for Chen Yuan, who is determined to make a name for himself both on and off screen in the film and television industry!

The task requirements weren't high; they just wanted a wonderful role that Chen Hong could enjoy playing as a memento of her retirement from acting.

That's easy to say. There are plenty of excellent female characters that can be given to her in the upcoming "Seven Swords Legend".

The role of Lan Tu belongs to Binbin, that can't be changed. The poisonous Ma San Niang is definitely not suitable. She is Da Ben's godmother, but she has few scenes and her age doesn't match.

Aside from a few original characters that are still somewhat controversial within the writing team, it seems that only the pitiful purple squirrel Sally remains.

Chen Hong, who has acted in Qiong Yao dramas, is very good at crying scenes, making her a perfect fit for the role.

Chen Yuan originally intended to give this role to Da Meiyuan, as she has a naturally melancholic look and would be more suitable for playing the tragic Sally.

I'll also see if there's a chance to develop a relationship with her that goes beyond friendship.

In his past life, Chen Yuan was particularly fascinated by the intellectual and elegant charm of Da Meiyuan for a period of time.

It's a pity, but for the sake of a better reward, we can only consider the long-term perspective for now.

Chen Yuan helped Chen Kaige back to his sofa. There was a faint smell of milk in the living room.

Chen Hong gave birth to her second son, Arthur, last year.

Looking at the chubby little Arthur sitting in the stroller, Chen Yuan inexplicably thought of the famous scene from later years: 'Arthur, please sit down!'
It was a bit difficult to manage; it was a semi-colonial, semi-feudal family.

He only drank a glass of water before taking his leave after being seen off by Chen Hong.

The scenario of a drunken husband and a lonely wife had never crossed Chen Yuan's mind before, it was absolutely true!
Before the Lunar New Year, Chen Yuan chose a time when Chen Kai and Chen Hong were both at home and brought them gifts to wish them a Happy New Year.

Chen Kaige, a second-generation member of the Beijing film circle, is different from the currently influential "compound faction." His father was a director at the Beijing Film Studio, and he himself has achieved considerable success, so there is no need for him to integrate into this circle.

He formed his own faction and had considerable autonomy. Chen Kaige was close to Han Sanpin, the people in the Optoelectronics Bureau, and the academics, so no one in the circle dared to ignore him.

When dealing with these self-important intellectuals, if you constantly flatter them during conversations, they'll genuinely look down on you.
You have to debate with him to let him know you're not a boorish or vulgar person. Only through the clash of viewpoints can you build a closer relationship.

Fortunately, five years ago, in order to obtain the "Perfect V-line Abs" reward, Chen Yuanzhen practiced with a retired teacher and developed some debating skills.

They talked about everything from Western thinking to Eastern philosophy, from the armor style of the Qin Dynasty to the reasons for the fall of the Ming Dynasty. The more they talked, the more excited they became.

Chen Yuan was invited to stay for dinner by the hospitable Old Chen, who prepared several home-style dishes himself.

Old Chen was very interested in Chen Yuan's experience of growing into the person he is today after experiencing great changes.

Listening to Chen Yuan recount his experiences from the past few years at the dinner table was quite moving. Even Chen Hong herself couldn't help but wipe away a couple of tears as she listened to his stories. "Young Chen, you are truly an extraordinary man. You've experienced so much at such a young age. Your story is perfect for a movie."

"Sigh, when I reach the age of reminiscing about my youth, I might think about making my own documentary."

Just as dinner was about to end, Chen Yuan, seeing that the atmosphere was right, took a stack of scripts out of his pocket and handed them to Chen Hong.

"Sister Chen Hong, I need your help. Could you play the second female lead in the TV series 'Seven Swords Legend' that my company is currently producing?"

This role is absolutely perfect for you!

Chen Hong stared wide-eyed at Chen Yuan, who was holding the script. "Legend of Seven Swords" was touted as a huge production, an ambitious work by Chen Yuan to enter the film and television industry.

Even if it's just boasting, Chen Yuan has taken on so many corporate sponsorships. Unless he doesn't want to make a living anymore, even if the hype surrounding it is small, it would still damage his reputation as an advertising master.

People in the industry are keeping a close eye on the pie that Chen Yuan has created, all wanting a piece of the pie.

Old Chen has some influence in the film industry. I thought Chen Yuan would get closer to Ye Jing and the others, but I never expected that the second female lead would be given to me!

Could it be that the metaverse also intends to focus on the film industry in the future?
These thoughts swirled in her mind, but Chen Hong still showed considerable surprise.

"Don't be so formal, we're not Xiao Chen, we're all family. Just tell me if you have any difficulties."

You call me "sister," but I'm old enough to be your aunt. Besides, I'm planning to retire from acting to focus on taking care of my child at home. This script is still...

Before she could finish speaking, Chen Yuan shoved the script into her hands:

"Sister, you don't look old at all. Your portrayal of Princess Taiping in 'Palace of Desire' really left a deep impression on me."

Let me briefly tell you the story of "Seven Swords Legend," and you'll know I'm not just flattering you.

When Chen Yuan saw this classically beautiful woman from the East, his petal-shaped lips curved involuntarily, and his eyes sparkled with a smile that echoed her expression, giving people a sense of warmth and comfort, like a gentle spring breeze.

No one dislikes being flattered, and Chen Hong was indeed very happy to be flattered by Chen Yuan.

Since getting married, she has been preparing to retire from acting to take care of her family and be a good wife to Mr. Chen. "Palace of Desire" may be the last big-budget production role with depth and meaning that she will receive.

She did her homework thoroughly and put a lot of effort into her performance. However, when the drama aired last April, neither the audience nor the media were impressed.

Some say her portrayal of Princess Taiping was stiff and dull, while Zhou Xun, who played the young Princess Taiping at the age of 24, was lively and spirited.

Some media outlets even said that she had acted her whole life but was not as good as Zhou Xun, who was a latecomer to acting. At the time, she had just given birth to her second child, and if it weren't for her strong will, she would have almost developed postpartum depression.

Whether Xiao Chen is flattering or genuinely knows his stuff, it's nice to hear him talk, isn't it?
Old Chen looked at the polite and sensible Xiao Chen with admiration in his eyes.

Putting everything else aside, his temperament and attitude are not what one would expect from someone his age.

In the end, Chen Yuan left the script behind and was warmly seen off from the villa by the Chen family.

Chen Kai walked ahead, and Chen Hong followed behind him in small steps as they returned home.

Chen Hong clicked her tongue, "I originally thought he was the kind of person who was very high-profile and flamboyant, after all, his achievements and his appearance speak for themselves. I didn't expect him to be so polite."

"They entered society at a young age; if they had been arrogant and conceited, they would never have achieved what they have today."

"Being high-profile is just a way for him to promote himself and his company," Old Chen said as he walked slowly with his hands in his pockets.

"Yeah, hehe, I really didn't expect him to send me resources, he's so enthusiastic! Could it be that the metaverse will make movies in the future?"

"He's an extraordinary person. He's so young and already so talented. It wouldn't be surprising if he did something in the future."

"So, Old Chen, tell me, should I accept his kindness?"

"The script was left behind, so let's take a look at its quality first. It'll be a good opportunity to see if Xiao Chen is as good as he boasts."

(End of this chapter)