Lu Yanhe was not sure about giving a detailed explanation. He couldn't just say to Song Linxin, "When I looked into your eyes, they reminded me of another person's eyes."
Even if Lu Yanhe had never been in a relationship, he knew how stupid this kind of talk was.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Song Linxin didn't ask any more questions.
Song Linxin wrote the lyrics and music for this chorus, a truly talented artist. During breaks, Lu Yanhe often saw Song Linxin humming tunes and taking notes in a small notebook. This person truly loves music, having already begun writing and singing songs at such a young age.
For Lu Yanhe, now that he has tried both singing and acting, he finds that if he has to choose one between the two, he would choose acting.
Acting still gives him an instinctive sense of excitement.
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On this day, Lu Yanhe had originally made an appointment with Chen Siqi to meet and discuss how to write the introduction of each column. Suddenly, Chen Ziyan called him and said that Director Chen Lingling had returned to China and was at the Lijing Hotel and hoped to meet him.
Director Chen Lingling is the one to whom Luo Yuzhong recommended Lu Yanhe before. She is one of the top five directors in China. She directed "Dream of the Wind and Cloud" and is famous for her magnificent narrative structure and graceful and delicate narrative rhythm.
If it weren't for Luo Yuzhong's recommendation, the new play directed by Chen Lingling would have been an unattainable pie for Lu Yanhe.
In her plays, even a small supporting role has many competitors.
This is what a great director's movie is like. With a good team and a good script, you can become famous overnight, and if you don't, you can get to know many top names in the industry.
Lu Yanhe had no choice but to send a message to Chen Siqi, saying that he had a temporary job and didn't know when it would end.
Chen Siqi replied with an OK expression.
-
I had to meet Chen Lingling suddenly without any preparation.
Chen Ziyan drove over to pick up Lu Yanhe and asked, "Have you seen Director Chen's plays before?"
Lu Yanhe shook his head.
Chen Ziyan said, "Regarding 'Phoenix Tower,' I've only heard one piece of news. It's said that this drama is a period drama about power struggles and a group of characters. But I haven't found out what role you've been asked to play yet. They've done a good job of keeping it a secret. Of course, you don't have to worry about that. Since Director Luo Yuzhong recommended you, it means that you have some similarities to that character."
Lu Yanhe asked, "Is today considered a test?"
"It depends on what Director Chen says. Not every director will let an actor audition, especially big directors like them. Most of the time, they just want to meet you, have a chat, get to know you better, and see if you have the qualities for the role," Chen Ziyan said. "A big director once said that as long as the actor is chosen right, the director's job is half done. Rather than training an actor from scratch, many big directors prefer to find actors who are close to the role themselves, and then train the actor based on that foundation."
Many people have the misconception that actors are born with a white base, and that they can shine brightly when they meet a director who knows how to coach them. In reality, those directors known for their skill in coaching actors are often more rigorous in their casting.
For example, in the world Lu Yanhe had traveled to before, there was a renowned director known as the Imperial Master, renowned for his ability to train actors. However, he also put just as much effort into selecting actors, reviewing the profiles of hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of women for a film like "Under the Hawthorn Tree."
Chen Ziyan said, "Don't think too much about it. If you get it, you get it. If you don't, you don't. In the acting industry, not every opportunity will fall on your head. Relax your mind."
Lu Yanhe nodded.
Chen Ziyan drove to the parking lot of Lijing Hotel and was about to park when her spot was taken by another car.
Chen Ziyan braked quickly enough so the two cars didn't collide.
"How do you drive like that!" Chen Ziyan was so angry that she started cursing and immediately rolled down the car window.
Lu Yanhe was also startled.
Just now, Chen Ziyan was already reversing and preparing to back in.
Suddenly a car cut in.
The car stopped and turned off.
A familiar figure to Lu Yanhe got out of the car.
She has short red hair, wears glasses, a short skirt, and has a slightly pursed mouth.
He Yingzi, the agent who doesn't get along with Chen Ziyan.
Lu Yanhe looked at her in surprise, and then another person got out of the car.
Langxia.
Chen Ziyan's eyes suddenly became sharp.
Why are they here at this time?
At this time and in this place, Chen Ziyan had to think more.
Ever since He Yingzi appeared in front of her with Lang Xia, Chen Ziyan knew that one day Lang Xia would become Lu Yanhe's rival.
He Yingzi has this kind of personality.
He Yingzi stood in front of Chen Ziyan's car, smiled at her, and raised her hand to wave, as if she was greeting an old friend.
Even Lu Yanhe found this move provocative enough.
Just when Lu Yanhe was still wondering how Sister Zi Yan would react, suddenly, Chen Zi Yan stepped on the accelerator and the car suddenly rushed forward.
He Yingzi's face turned pale with fear at this moment. She took a step back, but her high heels were not firmly on her feet, and her foot tilted and she fell directly to the ground.
Lang Xia was so frightened that he took several steps back and his face turned pale.
Not only them, even Lu Yanhe who was sitting in the car was frightened.
But the car stopped just before it hit them.
Chen Ziyan put her foot on the accelerator, sneered, put the car in reverse gear, and without saying anything else, went to find another parking space.
“…”
Lu Yanhe, who had watched the entire process, took a while to come back to his senses.
Damn, that's cool.
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At the Lijing Hotel, Chen Lingling came out from the inner room.
Her producer Huang Cheng saw her and immediately smiled.
"Lu Yanhe and Lang Xia are here," Huang Cheng said. "Do you want to meet them both at once, or one at a time?"
Chen Lingling looked a little haggard. She had just returned from abroad. She had been invited to be a judge at a television festival. The workload was heavy and she had not had enough rest.
"Let's meet together." Chen Lingling asked, "Is there anything to eat? I'm hungry."
Huang Cheng immediately turned around and picked up a bag from the table next to him. He said, "I just ordered a takeout for you. I guessed you were hungry. Steamed dumplings and diced radish."
Chen Lingling's eyes immediately lit up, "Finally I can have a bite of this."
She sat down and started eating.
She is almost fifty years old. Generally, people of this age have a certain sense of maturity accumulated over time, but she is like a boy, with some clumsy movements and a somewhat innocent expression.
Huang Cheng looked at her almost dotingly, and then said, "Eat slowly. If you eat too fast, you might choke and be unable to recover for a long time."
"Oh, I'm really hungry." Chen Lingling said a little aggrievedly, "I didn't eat well this morning, and now I'm so hungry."
Huang Cheng was helpless, "Then don't eat it in a hurry."
The conversation between the two men was intimate beyond the pale. However, neither assistant showed any sign of abnormality, as if they were already familiar with this kind of scene. In fact, their relationship had long been a legendary one within the industry.
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"Chen Lingling was kidnapped when she was young." After parking the car, Chen Ziyan was walking towards the hotel building with Lu Yanhe when she suddenly remembered that they might meet Huang Cheng again today. So she quickly told Lu Yanhe about this past event that many people knew about. "When she was young, her family was wealthy, and she was targeted by a gang and almost killed. It was Huang Cheng who saved her. Later, Chen Lingling became a director, and Huang Cheng helped her as a producer. The two of them worked together for more than 20 years. You may see Huang Cheng later. If you see them getting close, don't misunderstand their relationship."
"Misunderstanding their relationship?" Lu Yanhe was stunned.
Chen Ziyan said: "Chen Lingling is still single, but Huang Cheng is married and has a wife. They are not a couple."
Lu Yanhe reacted.
"Oh, I see."
"Also, I guess He Yingzi brought Lang Xia here today also for this drama. Maybe there will be competition between you two." Chen Ziyan reminded.
Lu Yanhe himself had already thought of it.
He nodded and said, "Let's compete. This isn't the first time."
Chen Ziyan glanced at him in surprise and said, "You seem quite confident."
Lu Yanhe said, "He has never acted before, so why should I be nervous?"
Chen Ziyan laughed.
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He Yingzi led Lang Xia out of the elevator, turned to look at the boy next to her, nodded, and said, "Your father and Huang Cheng are friends. They already made arrangements yesterday. Don't be nervous later. Just act the same as you usually do. Chen Lingling doesn't like people who pretend. It's better to be genuine."
Lang Xia nodded and said yes.
"The role you're trying out for is that of a handsome young prince. So, don't be too casual with your words and actions later. Follow the training you received."
"Okay, Sister Yingzi, don't worry, I will definitely get this role." Lang Xia said with determination.
He Yingzi looked at the handsome young man in front of her and smiled slightly.
Compared to Lu Yanhe, Lang Xia's advantage wasn't obvious. In just two months, Lu Yanhe's fame had skyrocketed. If it weren't for Lang Kequn's backing, Lang Xia wouldn't have been competitive against Lu Yanhe this time.
However, this industry does not rely solely on strength and popularity, otherwise there would not be so many second-generation people.
In comparison, Lang Xia's overall conditions are much better than many second-generations.
He is handsome and has good overall conditions.
Otherwise, He Yingzi would not have become the agent of a newcomer like him at the request of Lang Kequn.
When she arrived at the door, He Yingzi knocked.
Immediately, Huang Cheng came to open the door.
"Oh, Yingzi, long time no see, you're still as radiant as ever." Huang Cheng greeted him, his eyes falling on Lang Xia again, "Xiaoxia too, I haven't seen you in so many years, you've grown so tall. The last time I saw you, you were still in high school."
"Hello, Uncle Huang." Lang Xia greeted Huang Cheng.
He Yingzi looked at Chen Lingling and was surprised to see that she was eating. "Oh, did we come at the wrong time? The director just had time to eat?"
Chen Lingling just stuffed a dumpling in her mouth and waved her hand, indicating that they should sit down.
He Yingzi quickly pulled Lang Xia over to sit down.
"It's our fault for being too proactive. As soon as I heard the director wanted to meet Xiaoxia, I immediately rushed over with him." He Yingzi apologized, but she intentionally pointed out their positive attitude. "I heard the director just returned from serving as a judge abroad?"
"Yeah, it was exhausting. For seven days, I basically spent more than ten hours every day watching films and discussing them." Chen Lingling finished her dumplings and said, "Huang Cheng, next time there's a judging job like this, I won't go."
Huang Cheng smiled and said, "I didn't help you take this job. Someone asked you for help, and you agreed to it yourself."
Chen Lingling looked puzzled, "Really?"
"Yes." Huang Cheng said, "I was just telling you, we're preparing for 'Phoenix Tower' and there's a lot going on. It's not very convenient for you to be a judge right now. But you said Director Pedro is your good friend and he asked for your help, so you have to go and support him. So what else can I do? I can't stop you anymore and refuse you from going, right?"
Chen Lingling seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, that seems to be the case."
At this time, the knock on the door sounded again.
-
On the set of "The Golden Age", after finishing a scene, Jiang Yuqian went to her RV to rest and wait for the next scene.
She thought of the article she hadn't finished and felt a headache.
Lu Yanhe was writing a book and asked her to write an article. Although Jiang Yuqian said verbally that she needed to think about it and might not be able to write it, she actually agreed.
But she does have a lot of concerns, such as what to write and what not to write. Every time she thinks of something interesting, she worries whether there will be problems if she writes about it, and whether she will be ridiculed or criticized.
"It's too difficult to write about my student days. The interesting things are the things that can't be written about." Jiang Yuqian shook her head and sighed.
Her assistant, Luo Xiaoyu, was helping her iron a short-sleeved shirt. Upon hearing this, she asked, "Sister Yuqian, why can't I write?"
Jiang Yuqian said, "That's right. I skipped classes, played games in the internet cafe, gossiped with my friends, and even secretly deflated my homeroom teacher's tires. Do you think I can write about these things?"
Luo Xiaoyu widened her eyes in disbelief and looked at Jiang Yuqian in disbelief.
"Sister Yuqian, you actually did this kind of thing?"
Jiang Yuqian nodded and said, "Yes, that's why it's difficult to write."
"But, Sister Yuqian, why do you support Lu Yanhe so much? If you can't write it, then don't write it." Luo Xiaoyu said.
Jiang Yuqian said, "Why do you support Lu Yanhe? Well, that's a good question, but I don't know why. Maybe it's just that we have a good eye for each other. When I saw him being interviewed by the TV station, I felt that he was suitable for the role in "The Golden Age". When I heard that he asked me to help write an article for the book he edited, I thought it was a good idea too."
"I thought you, Sister Yuqian, were a little attracted to him."
"Huh?" Jiang Yuqian shook her head. "You're overthinking it, little girl." (End of this chapter)
