"Xiao He is indeed my benefactor!"
Just when Xiao He was worried that his public image was about to collapse, Ma Qianyou once again elevated Xiao He to a new level.
The next day, after successfully signing Pan Yuerou, he suppressed his joy and posted a picture of the God of Wealth on his WeChat Moments, along with his own reflections.
【Ma Qian (right): He was fortunate to meet a benefactor in his life, and from then on, wealth flowed in abundantly.】
Xiao He, who had already returned to the film crew and started the grueling filming work again, saw this post on his WeChat Moments during his free time and was immediately filled with a confused expression.
Scrolling down, I also saw many comments from acquaintances—
【Wen Hongyuan (Director of Shining Stars): ? Where did you get your fortune told again? Does it even work? Don't get scammed again.】
【Tan Yuan (screenwriter): I think I know who Lao Ma is talking about.】
【Zhang Mo (male lead): I wish Producer Ma a prosperous year, and remember to look me up for another collaboration!】
【Iman: Teacher Ma, don't forget me when you become rich and powerful.】
Finally, Xiao He even saw Sister Liu's comment from a few minutes earlier:
【Liu Rulan: It was fortunate for us to run into Mr. Ma.】
Xiao He: ...Sister Liu's ability to speak to people in a human language and to ghosts in a ghost language has improved again. She's amazing.
Xiao He silently gave it a thumbs up.
Before we knew it, the day of Director Ning's audition arrived.
Liu Rulan had already spoken to Director Yan in advance, so Xiao He could go directly there.
The news that Director Ning is about to audition has recently spread, and many people in the industry are paying attention to it.
However, not everyone can go. The initial process mainly involves actors submitting their resumes, then Director Ning conducting a preliminary screening, and finally sending audition invitations to actors he thinks are good enough.
Those like Xiao He, who directly "went through the back door," didn't need Liu Rulan to submit their resumes.
Xiao He can just go directly.
It was a Saturday, and the Spring Festival was just around the corner. Many places were already filled with the festive atmosphere. Xiao He and his team auditioned at a large theater in Beijing Film Academy. Red paper-cuts were already pasted on the glass exterior of the theater, and strings of cute mini lanterns hung on the high platform at the top. When Xiao He arrived, he saw some staff members climbing up ladders to hang up some festive banners.
It is said that the area behind this place was originally intended to be used as a small stage for the campus's Spring Festival Gala, but it was temporarily requisitioned by Director Ning.
Strangely enough, Xiao He hadn't expected to be able to visit both of Beijing's most representative performing arts schools in one trip when he came to Beijing to film. But after attending a lecture and auditioning, Xiao He actually managed to visit both the Peking Opera School and the Beijing Film Academy in one go.
Perhaps because it's a new campus, the buildings at Beijing Film Academy are all quite new, clearly constructed in recent years. Even the luxurious flowerbed at the entrance of the Grand Theatre is filled with flowers featuring elements of the Spring Festival, growing out of season in winter, a # Nоvеlight # season not typically for flowers to bloom. It must have been recently replanted.
This grand theater is even more remarkable. Not only does its overall decoration exude a high-tech and fashionable feel, but the three-dimensional display stand next to it is also densely marked with the achievements and awards that the building has received in the field of architecture since its completion.
As Xiao He walked around, he took the opportunity to admire the "Hall of Fame" that the school had specially set up in the hall, and found several actors and stars who were doing quite well in the Chinese entertainment industry.
Among the outstanding graduates, Xiao He also saw Zhuang Hongyi and Fan Congwen.
I didn't expect that they both graduated from here.
That makes sense. The fact that Ning Jiaqi was able to use this theater shows that he has a close relationship with Beijing Film Studio. Zhuang Hongyi, Fan Congwen, and others are all Ning Jiaqi's students, which means they are all in the same circle at Beijing Film Studio and know each other.
I just didn't expect that Director Ning has so many students, and they are all so talented.
I wonder if the employment rate here is higher than that of other schools...
Xiao He stared at the graduation dates of these graduates and compared them with the approximate number of new students, studying the data in his mind.
But Liu Rulan had already walked over.
"Have you finished shopping?"
"Okay, that's about it. Shall we start the audition?"
"There's still a little time. Before the audition, I'll introduce you to someone."
Liu Rulan said with a somewhat helpless expression.
Xiao He looked puzzled and followed Liu Rulan up the spiral staircase next to him.
They had only gone up a few steps when they saw an old acquaintance.
"Xiao He! Sister Liu!"
Shu Han scratched his head awkwardly: "Long time no see! I was just thinking of treating you guys to a meal before the Spring Festival!"
Xiao He: ...
He seemed to understand what Liu Rulan's helpless yet complicated expression meant!
"Uh, is Brother Shu here for an audition too?"
"Yes, that's right."
"The male lead?"
"Um......"
The atmosphere among the three suddenly became awkward.
Shu Han quickly pulled out a public chair next to him, gesturing for the two of them to sit down first, his smile tinged with caution: "Please sit down, please sit down."
Xiao He glanced at Liu Rulan, wondering what was going on.
Liu Rulan sighed and gestured for Xiao He to sit down and talk with her: "This was indeed unexpected. I didn't expect Shu Han to return to the country during this time."
Liu Rulan had planned everything perfectly, and she had faith in Xiao He's abilities. However, she never expected that Shu Han would return to China recently and start working so quickly, even clashing with their audition for the same film crew.
But it's actually understandable.
Shu Han has just returned to China and needs a project to support him. He is currently in Beijing, and news of the audition for the male lead role in the script "No Bait" has been circulating in the industry for the past few days. Many actors want to compete for the role, and since Shu Han was the male lead who was chosen years ago, he will definitely give it a try since the audition is happening here.
Based solely on his past connection with this role, Ning Jiaqi, even if he doesn't directly hand the role back to Shu Han, will definitely give Shu Han an audition opportunity so that he can compete with everyone else on the same stage.
Conversely, the fact that Shu Han was able to stand out from all the candidates and win the male lead role in "No Bait" demonstrates Director Ning's recognition of Shu Han.
Now, Shu Han has both fame and acting skills, and he often participates in various extreme sports and competitions abroad. He is no longer the ordinary actor who had no skills to show and only martial arts skills. In terms of the number of skills, he may not be as good as Xiao He, but he can basically offset most of Xiao He's advantages.
After all, the protagonist's skills are basically only a basic requirement for the actor. If they are not good enough, it is easy to find a stunt double. Compared with others, this may indeed be a plus, but compared with Shu Han, knowing a few more skills makes no difference.
Given the current situation, I'm afraid Xiao He's main character is in danger!
