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Chapter 64 Have Dreams (Please read on, recommend, anything!)

My opinion on "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

Gu Xiao crossed her arms and closed her eyes in deep thought.

On the judges' panel, Zhang Jizhong and the others exchanged glances, each with a different expression, but all revealing obvious curiosity.

After a while, Gu Xiao opened her eyes, her gaze clear:
"Everyone's innate talents, family background, race, and other objective factors together constitute their innate destiny, which cannot be chosen. Destiny itself is neither noble nor lowly; the real difference lies in one's character and choices after birth. 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' is a tragic work in which all the characters are bound by their own destiny, unable to control their fate and unable to obtain what they desire."

Song Hongrong nodded slightly, and Zhou Xiaowen, who was standing next to him, also showed a knowing smile.

However, Zhang Jizhong, who held the highest decision-making power, remained silent.

As for my favorite character…

Gu Xiao blinked and said matter-of-factly:

"No man could resist becoming Prince Duan, right?"

An eerie silence fell over the judges' panel.

The next second, the venue was instantly filled with laughter.

Song Hongrong chuckled and shook his head, while Zhao Jian slapped his thigh with delight. Even Yu Min, who had maintained a stern face, couldn't help but turn her face away, her shoulders twitching slightly.

Zhang Jizhong wore a wry smile and said to Zhou Xiaowen beside him:

"Your Beijing Film Academy is something else, hiring such a clown."

Zhou Xiaowen raised her hand to her forehead, smiling and waving at Gu Xiao:
"I'm asking you to analyze characters, not to daydream!"

Gu Xiao said sincerely, "People should still have dreams."

"puff--!"

Looking at the boy's matter-of-fact attitude, Zhang Jizhong finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.

He laughed and scolded, "Alright, alright, next question." If this continues, the audition will turn into a comedy show.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaowen took over the reins, her expression becoming serious:

What do you think is your biggest advantage in playing Duan Yu?

Without hesitation, Gu Xiao rattled off a list of qualities: "Young, good-looking, cheap, can stay up all night, healthy, has a good memory, doesn't gossip, can sing, can dance, not picky about food, and has low accommodation requirements."

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Zhou Xiaowen raised her hand to interrupt, laughing and crying at the same time, "I asked you to talk about the advantages, not to list the dishes! Is this how you promote yourself?"

Gu Xiao replied calmly, "It's just a fact, not boasting."

Zhou Xiaowen was speechless.

Yu Min, standing to the side, interjected at the opportune moment, her voice still cold and hard:
"You're quick-witted. But your resume is completely blank; you have no representative works. That's a major flaw."

Gu Xiao tilted her head slightly, somewhat puzzled: "Why do we have to have a representative work?"

Yu Min frowned even more deeply, her tone becoming more forceful:
"Without market testing and without viewership ratings, how can we judge your market appeal and audience acceptance? This is the most basic business logic."

Gu Xiao shook her head and said in a steady voice:

"Ratings are an affirmation of the project as a whole, and cannot be attributed to individual actors."

He glanced at everyone present and continued, "I have participated in filming crews and I know very well that the impact of a single actor on a work is limited. 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' is a martial arts drama, and it has the endorsement of Mr. Jin Yong, so the requirements for actors are even lower. Makeup artists, prop masters, costume designers, and martial arts directors are the core of this project."

After he finished speaking, the room fell into a brief silence.

The gazes of the backstage staff standing on the edge softened considerably.

Zhang Jizhong gave Gu Xiao a deep look and said in a low voice:
"Do you really think so?"

Gu Xiao countered, "Does the fact that there are three Tang Monks in Journey to the West prevent it from becoming a classic?"

Yu Min opened her mouth, but for a moment she couldn't find the right words to refute it.

Zhou Xiaowen turned to look at Zhang Jizhong and said with a smile, "Shall we continue the audition?"

Zhang Jizhong glanced at him, snorted, and said nothing.

Zhou Xiaowen's lips curled up slightly, and she quickly exchanged glances with Zhao Jian and Song Hongrong beside her.

Having received clear feedback, Zhou Xiaowen looked at Gu Xiao, who was waiting quietly:
"Go back and wait for our instructions. Stay in the capital for now and don't wander around." Gu Xiao was taken aback, then smiled knowingly.

"it is good."

He walked toward the gate, and as he passed Xiao Jiu, he naturally extended his arm.

With perfect understanding, Xiao Jiu leaped lightly up the arm to the shoulder, found a comfortable position to squat down, and gently brushed Gu Xiao's neck with its fluffy tail.

Zhang Jizhong stared blankly at the departing figures of the man and the rat, lost in thought.

……

……

Beijing Film Academy, Department of Performing Arts office.

Huo Xuan picked up her teacup, took a sip, and looked at the relaxed young man on the opposite sofa.

"so."

He drew out his words, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes, "So you've successfully defended your title?"

Gu Xiao gently put down her teacup, her tone calm and unreadable:
"No one can say for sure about these things until the very last moment."

"I just don't like your pretentious attitude."

Huo Xuan bluntly exposed, "Zhang Jizhong already has a prejudice against you as a 'director'. Since he didn't express his opposition on the spot today, this matter is probably already settled."

"Actually, that's what I can't understand either."

Gu Xiao unconsciously stroked the porcelain cup with her fingers. "Producers and directors should benefit each other. Why get into a fight over a little casting power? If you collaborate on an excellent work, what fame and fortune won't you gain?"

Yu Min's hostility towards him during the audition was so obvious, almost blatant. Considering his close relationship with Zhang Jizhong, the underlying reason is not hard to guess.

Huo Xuan leaned back in her chair, her hands crossed over her abdomen:

"There's no absolute first place in literature. Casting affects how a work is ultimately presented, so disagreements are common. As for fame and fortune, that's another story."

He paused, his tone tinged with emotion, "Those with a long-term vision are ultimately a minority; most people can't hold onto immediate gains, even if those gains are insignificant."

Just then, a red shadow jumped onto the coffee table, and the dog crept towards the teapot.

Gu Xiao scooped Xiao Jiu back up and flicked its forehead with her finger.

"They were divided into different camps before filming even started."

He said with a complicated expression, "I don't like this feeling."

"Nobody will like it."

Huo Xuan looked at Xiao Jiu, who was protesting in Gu Xiao's hands, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly:
"But this is the norm in all industries; film crews are never just places for filming."

Gu Xiao secretly curled her lip: "It's like a political game, so tiring."

Huo Xuan suddenly became serious and gave him a warning look, "You're not allowed to say those things outside this door. There are all sorts of people in the crew, so be careful what you say and you might get into trouble."

Gu Xiao responded. He wasn't stupid; he certainly wouldn't go around spreading rumors.

"Alright, enough chit-chat."

Huo Xuan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is there something you need from me?"

Gu Xiao took out a piece of jade from her backpack and handed it over, "Do you know any reliable jade carvers?"

Huo Xuan took the jade, examined it for a while, and asked with a serious expression, "Why are you messing around with something like this?"

Gu Xiao thought to herself, "These days, people don't really like collecting antiques." But she remained outwardly calm and said, "I'm going to carve this piece and give it away."

Huo Xuan asked curiously, "Who is it for?"

Gu Xiao said, "Liu Yifei."

Huo Xuan's expression instantly turned strange: "They are minors."

Gu Xiao's expression froze instantly, a mouthful of blood stuck in his chest, unable to go up or down.

(End of this chapter)