sovbooks Chapter 22 Don't Refuse
Chapter 22 Don't Refuse
"A celestial being descending from the heavens?"
Guo Zhenzhen's eyes lit up immediately.
"That name sounds interesting. What story is it? A celestial being descending to earth?"
"Pretty much." Lin Hao nodded. "Essentially, it's a period drama adapted from the Huangmei Opera 'The Fairy Couple'."
"The Fairy Couple..." Guo Zhenzhen murmured the name thoughtfully.
Of course she knew about "The Fairy Couple".
That's one of the most classic plays in Huangmei Opera, telling the story of Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy.
The themes of the mortal realm and the heavenly realm, mortals and fairies, love and separation—no matter how many times this story is remade, audiences are always willing to buy into it.
Because the kernel is robust enough.
"What role are you auditioning for?"
"Dong Yong".
"main character?"
"right."
Guo Zhenzhen put down her teacup, her expression becoming more serious.
"Are you ready?"
Lin Hao shook his head.
"It's only my first day back, and I've only gotten a general idea of the story of 'The Fairy Couple.' To be honest, I haven't had time to prepare yet."
Guo Zhenzhen sighed.
That sighing sound was exactly the same as when she sighed at those lazy students in the training class.
"Xiao Lin, this won't do. The lead role in 'The Fairy Couple' is Dong Yong, and you're auditioning for the lead role. How can you do this without preparation?"
"I plan to..."
"Two days isn't enough!" Guo Zhenzhen interrupted him. "Do you know what the core of the character Dong Yong is? It's not about acting skills; it's about understanding the character's essence. He's a poor scholar who sold himself to bury his father, and deep down he's kind, simple, and even a bit dull. You can't develop that kind of temperament by practicing your expressions in front of the mirror for two days."
Lin Hao felt that what Teacher Guo said made sense.
Although he has the support of a system that allows him to acquire corresponding acting skills as long as his salary is right, "understanding the character" requires prior preparation.
The system provides technical enhancements, not a new character created out of thin air.
The deeper your understanding of the character, the better the system's support will be.
If you only have a superficial understanding of the character, then the system's enhancement will only result in a performance that "looks somewhat plausible."
But if you have a thorough understanding of the character, plus the system's support, then it's truly explosive.
He had already proven this principle when he was filming Zhen Zhibing.
The reason why his portrayal of Zhen Zhibing could earn him extra money on the spot was not only because the system gave him the acting skills of "possessed by a ghost," but also because he had done in-depth research on the character in his previous life.
The combination of these two factors produced an effect far exceeding the salary level.
Therefore, preparations should not be taken lightly.
"Teacher Guo, you're right, I really should have done more preparation."
"How much longer until the audition?"
"Two weeks."
"Shall we start filming?"
"Director Yu said that filming is expected to begin in February next year, after the Chinese New Year."
Guo Zhenzhen thought for a moment, then her eyes suddenly lit up.
"I have an old friend named Li Hao who teaches opera at the Beijing Film Academy. He knows a lot of people who sing Huangmei Opera. I can help you get in touch with him. Before your audition, go and learn from him, and talk to people who have performed in 'The Fairy Couple' to understand the core of the play."
At this point, she glanced at Lin Hao, anticipating his next reaction.
really.
Lin Hao instinctively opened his mouth to say, "No need to trouble yourself."
But before he could say "no," Guo Zhenzhen cut him off.
"Don't refuse."
His tone was very firm.
"I know you've never liked troubling others since you were little." Guo Zhenzhen picked up her teacup and took a sip, her expression calm, but her words were direct. "But you're not alone on this path now. You have connections and resources behind you, so you should learn to use them. You have to ask for help when necessary. This isn't about taking advantage; it's just normal industry practice."
"Why do you think those classically trained actors start off on a higher level than you? It's because they have the resources of their schools, the connections of their teachers, and the support of their seniors. You're just an amateur; without these things, how can you compete with them?"
Lin Hao was taken aback by these words.
He remembered his past life.
In his past life, he was someone who didn't like to trouble others, and he wanted to shoulder everything and do everything himself.
The results of it?
After enduring ten years of isolation and suppression within the industry, he was ultimately taken advantage of by a ruthless company.
If he had made more friends and built more connections back then, perhaps the outcome would have been different.
In this life, he cannot make the same mistake again.
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Lin Hao nodded sincerely.
He suddenly remembered a saying from his past life, he didn't know who said it, but he remembered it very well: In the entertainment industry, those who go it alone will not go far, only those who know how to leverage others can fly high.
In his past life, he was a typical lone wolf.
He carried everything on his own and figured out everything on his own. After ten years of hard work, he was still trampled underfoot in the end.
This can't happen again in this lifetime.
He had to catch the hand that Guo Zhenzhen extended.
Not only do you have to catch it, you have to catch it beautifully.
Make the other person feel that helping them is worthwhile.
This is how adults socialize.
It's not about constantly demanding, nor is it about constantly refusing.
Instead, they complement each other.
"Thank you, Teacher Guo. I will remember your kindness."
"Don't talk about gratitude." Guo Zhenzhen waved her hand, but her smile deepened.
This child is not only talented, but also eloquent.
It's hard for someone like that not to rise to the top in the industry.
Guo Zhenzhen smiled with satisfaction.
"Wait a minute, I'll go make a phone call."
She got up, went to the balcony, picked up the landline, and started dialing.
Lin Hao sat in the living room drinking tea, listening intently for a few moments.
The gist of the story is that Guo Zhenzhen told Teacher Li Hao about Lin Hao's situation, emphasizing the key information that he was "a young actor personally recommended by Director Yu Min."
Yu Min's name carries weight within the industry.
Li Hao would naturally not refuse a newcomer that Yu Min would actively recommend.
A few minutes later, Guo Zhenzhen returned.
"It's all settled. Go to the Beijing Film Academy the day after tomorrow, majoring in traditional Chinese opera, and find a teacher named Li Hao. He happens to have a class that day, so you can audit it first, and then talk to him privately after class. He'll help you."
"Thank you, Teacher Guo," Lin Hao said sincerely.
Guo Zhenzhen waved her hand, "No need to thank me. Just don't forget your teacher Guo when you become successful in the future."
After she finished speaking, she added another sentence, her tone full of meaning.
"You're such a young kid, yet you've already caught the attention of someone like Yu Min. You're bound to have a bright future. If I don't give this talent a helping hand now, someone else might snatch him up, and I'd be missing out big time!"
Lin Hao understood.
Guo Zhenzhen's help to him was certainly partly out of goodwill.
But more importantly, she is a smart person who knows how to "invest in advance".
By establishing a connection with a promising young person before they take off, this favor will be invaluable once they achieve success.
The connections and relationships in the entertainment industry, to put it simply, are just like this.
You help me, I help you, it's a win-win situation.
Lin Hao didn't disagree with this logic.
They even think this is normal.
He had lunch at Teacher Guo's house, then said goodbye and went home.
He was in a pretty good mood on the way.
In autumn in Beijing, the sky is high and the clouds are light, and the ginkgo leaves along the roadside have begun to turn yellow.
When you ride your bicycle through the alleys, you can smell the aroma of someone stewing pork ribs.
This everyday life, full of warmth and life, makes him feel grounded.
He hadn't felt this sense of security in a long time, not since he'd spent those years in the entertainment industry in his previous life.
But now we have it.
A celestial being descended from the heavens, Dong Yong.
If he gets the lead role this time, his salary will definitely be much higher than that of Zhen Zhibing.
The higher the salary, the stronger the system's support.
The profit margin for middlemen is thus increased.
Thinking of this, Lin Hao couldn't help but quicken his pace.
But this time it's different.
He is no longer alone.
Guo Zhenzhen paved the way for him from behind, and Yu Min recommended resources to him from the front.
He had never experienced this feeling of being "lifted up" in his previous life.
Cherish every act of kindness and repay every act of help.
This is the rule he set for himself in this lifetime.
The road ahead is long, we need to hurry.