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Chapter 75 makes sense, makes sense (Please read on, please recommend, please do everything!)

The entire rehearsal room fell into an almost frozen silence.

Everyone stared wide-eyed in disbelief at the elderly man in his seventies who was being helped in by Huo Xuan.

Jin Yong!

Everyone present knew what this name meant in the Chinese-speaking world.

He is the creator of the world of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" and the origin of this martial arts dream!
The angry curses that were on the tip of Zhang Jizhong's tongue got stuck in his throat. His face turned from green to white, then from white to purple, and finally turned into pure astonishment.

After realizing what had happened, he hurriedly greeted the old man.

Yu Min, Zhao Jian and other main creators, as well as Hu Jun, Gao Hu and other leading actors, all greeted them, their faces filled with shock and respect.

Lin Zhiying was completely stunned. She stared blankly at Jin Yong, then at Zhou Xiaowen and Gu Xiao, who had calm expressions. A strong sense of unease welled up in her heart.

Huo Xuan helped Mr. Jin Yong to sit down in the main seat that Zhang Jizhong had given up, then walked over to Zhou Xiaowen's side, whispered a few words to him, and then left the room.

Jin Yong's gentle gaze swept across the room, pausing briefly when he saw Gu Xiao in the corner. He then smiled at everyone and spoke in Mandarin with a Jiangnan accent:

"Please sit down. Xiaowen said there were some issues with the role of Duan Yu, so he asked me to come and take a look. I apologize for disturbing your work."

Zhang Jizhong forced a smile, his expression stiff: "It's our honor, how could it be an intrusion!"

Jin Yong waved his hand and said, "You can take charge. Just pretend I don't exist."

These words, spoken casually, suddenly increased Zhang Jizhong's pressure.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and said in a deep voice:
"In that case, let's not waste any more time. After careful consideration, the production team believes that Mr. Lin Zhiying is more suitable for the role of Duan Yu."

He looked at Lin Zhiying: "Let's start with the first encounter between Duan Yu and Mu Wanqing."

Lin Zhiying quickly got up, took a deep breath, and walked to the center of the field.

Jiang Xin also seemed a little nervous, but since there were no competitors, his expression remained relatively natural.

"Miss, young lady."

His Taiwanese accent seemed particularly out of place in the period drama, and his performance was exaggerated like that of an idol drama.

Jin Yong watched quietly, a gentle smile on his face, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Zhang Jizhong carefully observed Jin Yong's expression. Seeing that he didn't react, he felt somewhat relieved and was about to speak when Zhou Xiaowen suddenly interrupted:
"Let's have a physical performance to showcase Duan Yu's agile movements."

Lin Zhiying looked troubled.

He can indeed dance, but it's pop dance performed at concerts, focusing on rhythm and exaggerated movements, which has absolutely nothing to do with agility.

Zhang Jizhong was well aware of this, and said angrily, "The action director will design the character's movements; the actors only need to perform!"

Zhou Xiaowen was disgusted by his blatant lying and looked at Gu Xiao, "What do you think?"

Gu Xiao smiled insincerely and said, "That makes sense, that makes sense."

Everyone could tell what those two "that makes sense" meant. The corners of everyone's mouths twitched slightly, and they thought that this person was truly courageous.

Zhang Jizhong was so angry he almost ground his back teeth to powder. He thought to himself that once the audition was over, he would definitely blacklist this unruly brat.

Jin Yong looked at Gu Xiao with great interest and said gently, "You are the other Duan Yu?"

Gu Xiao nodded slightly and corrected, "To be more accurate, it's the actor who plays Duan Yu."

"Oh?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Jin Yong's eyes. "Is there any difference?"

Gu Xiao met his gaze and said calmly, "I am who I am. I will never become Duan Yu. I can only try to fit the role perfectly."

He glanced at Liu Yifei beside him, seemingly casually, and said, "Just like Wang Yuyan will always be Wang Yuyan, and will never be the fairy sister that Duan Yu longs for day and night."

Liu Yifei stared at him blankly, her fingers unconsciously tightening.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Zhou Xiaowen's lips.

Zhang Jizhong's expression turned even uglier.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yong was slightly taken aback at first, then clapped his hands and chuckled:

"You have a deep understanding of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'." Gu Xiao shook his head. "I wouldn't say that, I just have some feelings about it. After all, everyone has things they want but can't have."

Jin Yong's interest deepened, and he couldn't help but lean forward slightly: "So what are your feelings about Duan Yu?"

Gu Xiao was silent for a few seconds, then sighed, "Poor thing."

Everyone in the rehearsal room frowned in unison.

Zhang Jizhong turned his head away in disdain.

Duan Yu is the crown prince of Dali Kingdom, highly skilled in martial arts, and surrounded by beautiful women. How could he be described as "pitiful"?

It's one thing to spout nonsense to others, but to act so presumptuously in front of the original author. Thinking of this, a hint of mockery flashed in Zhang Jizhong's eyes.

Jin Yong nodded slightly, his eyes filled with encouragement: "Tell me about it."

Gu Xiao paused for a few seconds, organized her thoughts, and slowly said:

"What people seek in this life is nothing more than peace of mind and body."

He paused, then said, "Duan Yu was well-versed in Buddhist scriptures, but he only adhered to superficial precepts such as not killing and not stealing. He was ensnared by desires his whole life, not knowing what he really wanted or what he should do. He lived a muddled and aimless life, drifting along with the tide. Isn't that pitiful?"

Jin Yong's originally gentle gaze gradually became focused.

Gu Xiao continued, "He seems to have everything: royal blood, unparalleled martial arts, and beautiful women by his side. But these are all identities and opportunities imposed on him by the outside world. He has never actively pursued anything, nor has he ever truly obtained anything."

"But he ultimately won over Wang Yuyan," Jin Yong emphasized.

Gu Xiao countered, "But is Wang Yuyan what he truly wants?"

Jin Yong was taken aback and immediately fell into deep thought.

Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Yu Min immediately interjected, "Mr. Cha, theoretical discussions are important, but actors ultimately need to prove themselves in real-world situations. Why don't we continue with the auditions?"

He called out directly, "Xiao Liu, come out here for a moment and try out the first encounter between Duan Yu and Wang Yuyan with Jimmy."

Zhou Xiaowen was so angry that the veins on his forehead throbbed: "This is Gu Xiao and Mr. Jin Yong discussing the characters, why are you interrupting!"

Yu Min said without changing her expression: "Director Zhou, the most important thing for an actor is acting, is the performance in front of the camera, and is the chemical reaction that needs to be created with other actors. These cannot be determined by studying the depth of the character alone."

Zhou Xiaowen was so angry she almost laughed. How could someone say such high-sounding words?
He was about to slam his fist on the table and retort when Gu Xiao smiled at Yu Min first and said, "You're right, you're right."

It's that line again!

Yu Min felt a tightness in his chest, and the nameless fire that had been repeatedly suppressed surged up again, burning his throat dry.

That kid definitely did it on purpose!

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and turned his gaze to Lin Zhiying, who seemed somewhat at a loss in the room. Just as he was about to steel himself and announce the start, he heard Mr. Jin Yong, sitting in the main seat, slowly speak.

"Your name is Gu Xiao, right?" Jin Yong's gaze fell gently on Gu Xiao.

Gu Xiao was slightly taken aback, then stopped being perfunctory with Yu Min and responded respectfully.

Jin Yong smiled sincerely: "Exchange phone numbers with my assistant in a bit and come to my house when you have time. I'd like to hear your thoughts on the ending of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' and the fates of some characters. Let's have a good chat."

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

Zhang Jizhong's face instantly turned extremely ugly, and Yu Min froze on the spot, her hands and feet feeling cold.

Gu Xiao was also somewhat surprised, but quickly calmed down, "It's my honor."

Jin Yong smiled with satisfaction, as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.

He slowly stood up, turned his gaze to Zhang Jizhong, whose expression was constantly changing, and patted him on the shoulder:

"I don't understand all the intricacies of your entertainment industry. I won't get involved in the casting process anymore, so as not to cause you any trouble. As for the choice of Duan Yu..."

He paused, his gaze slowly sweeping between the tense Lin Zhiying and the calm Gu Xiao, finally settling into a sigh:
"You have to figure it out yourself."

　The ending of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was indeed changed, but I couldn't find out the exact year.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)