In November in Shanghai, the weather is cold and sunny.
Chen Minhao was at home alone, concentrating on sorting out the line skills taught to him by Teacher Zhang during the day.
Many people sent WeChat messages or called to congratulate Chen Minhao for his role in "Bingdilian" that became popular even before it was aired. However, Chen Minhao was not particularly excited about the heated discussion online.
On the one hand, because he is no longer Brother Chu, he has been on many hot searches.
This is similar to grinding achievements in a game. I am very excited when I complete it for the first time. I am happier when I complete it for the second time. After the third, fourth, fifth or sixth time, I may not feel any excitement anymore.
On the other hand, he knows very well that an actor's acting skills are a commodity, a medium, and a production tool. If your acting skills are not good enough and you are unable to match the characteristics of the next role, you will cause more "hot discussions".
Chen Minhao's idea is very simple: instead of indulging in the attention brought by his appearance, it is better to improve his own strength.
Chen Minhao's efforts were noticed by Teacher Zhang. Any teacher likes diligent and studious students, not to mention this student who can draw inferences from one example without being arrogant or impetuous.
Although Teacher Zhang was very harsh on Chen Minhao, Chen Minhao's line skills did improve by leaps and bounds during the five-day course.
Teacher Zhang became more and more sure of him and smiled at him more and more.
Chen Minhao originally wanted to climb up the pole and let Teacher Zhang teach him how to manage his expressions. Chen Minhao thought to himself that if the company is not willing to pay for the money, he can pay it himself and treat it as an investment.
Chen Minhao never expected that Teacher Zhang would say shyly: "My husband and I are going to the Maldives the day after tomorrow to celebrate my 40th birthday."
This wave of dog food came unexpectedly.
Chen Minhao could only smile and bless her, and then told her to come back to him if it was convenient for her to come back.
Practice is the only criterion for testing truth. Chen Minhao feels that now he has the skills to slay dragons, but he has never had a good script come to him, and there is no dragon for him to slay.
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Chen Minhao was woken up by Lin Xiuzi's phone call early in the morning.
"Why did you refuse the role in "Xiang Xian Ji"?" Lin Xiuzi shouted at the top of his voice, "If you accept this script, we can be on the same crew again."
""Looking for Immortals"?"
"Don't you know? I heard from my agent that you rejected the second male lead."
Chen Minhao judged that Lin Xiuzi did not need to lie, and he had never heard of the script "Looking for Immortals", so there was only one possibility: Kang Hui directly rejected it without communicating with him.
"Well, we discussed it internally and this role may not be suitable for me."
Although he was unhappy that Kang Hui rejected the script without consulting him, there was no need to disclose this kind of information to others.
After Chen Minhao dealt with it casually, he hung up the phone and searched for "Xun Xian Ji" on Baidu.
Adaptation of high-quality IP, the crew invested over 100 million.
Chen Minhao knew that Kang Hui must have a reason for refusing to help him. This was not trust in Kang Hui as a person, but trust in her professional abilities.
But Kang Hui turned down the role of the second male lead with an investment of over 100 million without a word, and Chen Minhao wanted to say something bad.
Even though you are angry, you still have to smile.
Chen Minhao took a deep breath and dialed Kang Hui's number.
"Sister Kang, are you busy? I heard that the script of "Xun Xian Ji" is quite good recently, and the creative team also has some interest in me."
Kang Hui paused for 3 seconds and said, "Yes, but I have already pushed it for you."
"Is there any other better script?" Chen Minhao asked tentatively.
"No, "Looking for Immortals" is indeed the best book I've found for you recently. It's a big investment and it's the second lead actor." Kang Hui said frankly.
Chen Minhao did not accuse Kang Hui angrily, because he knew that if he asked, he would be slapped in the face soon.
Chen Minhao just asked why. Kang Hui took the initiative to explain:
“I have read that script, and both the story outline and the character creation are very mediocre and not easy to stand out.
Your acting career has just begun, and your image as an artist cannot afford any overdraft. Once you are associated with bad movies or mediocrity, it will be more difficult for you to surprise the audience, and you will probably give up real good opportunities in the future. miss. "
Chen Minhao asked: "But you can't guarantee that you will come to me with a better book in the future. If you have a chance in the future, why not do this?"
"Do you believe me?" Kang Hui suddenly asked.
"Letter." Chen Minhao replied immediately.
This kind of question is just like asking a girlfriend whether she loves you or not. In fact, the questioner will know the answer before asking the question, but he still needs Q&A to enhance his information.
Kang Hui said: "Then you have to wait for another two months. As soon as "Bing Di Lian" is aired, your popularity will be very high. The books looking for you to be the first and second male lead will come like snowflakes. We can do everything we can by then. Choose carefully, but if you take this book now, you will miss this golden moment."
Chen Minhao grinned and asked, "Really?"
Kang Hui chuckled: "This is the confidence you gave me after I saw some of the shots you took. The reason why I didn't tell you is because I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to let go of this book."
"Do you believe me?" Chen Minhao suddenly asked.
Kang Hui hesitated for a moment and said, "Letter."
Go ahead, it took me so long to think about this.
"If you believe me, you don't have to worry that I won't be able to put this book down. After all, we have the same goal, to climb to the top of the entertainment industry."
Kang Hui's voice was a little unnatural and he said, "I will tell you in advance in the future."
Let me tell you in advance, not discuss it with you in advance. It seems that there is a long way to go before Kang Hui fully trusts him!
I hope this day won't take too long, after all, what I need is a business partner, not a babysitter for my children.
(End of chapter)