At lunch, the crew’s food was pretty good, with two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes and a soup, and the quality was guaranteed.
Luo Zhu said that with the reduction in pay, the crew's budget would be more sufficient to give everyone better food.
Su Ran didn't care about these things. As soon as Han Dong came back, she would prepare all kinds of delicious food for him. When she went to her grandfather's house, there was also delicious food. Her grandmother needed to recuperate, so she gained five kilograms during the New Year. She was eager to work hard on the crew and lose weight.
Lin Ying's assistant came to 101, took a look around and left. Then someone saw Lin Ying taking her people to a restaurant to eat.
When we went to the set in the afternoon, Lin Ying's nanny car arrived. Everyone took the bus and Lin Ying followed behind the bus in the nanny car. She was the most impressive one.
At the script reading session in the evening, in addition to all the actors, the production team, screenwriters, photography team, art team and even the lighting technician were present, which shows how much importance Director Jiang attaches to the script reading.
Script reading is an important way for the director to control the script and become familiar with each actor's performance. It is also an important way for the actors to further understand their roles and for the crew to create a good working atmosphere.
Gu Yunchen was in charge personally and everyone arrived on time.
Director Jiang first asked each actor to introduce themselves.
After a round of introductions, Director Jiang said, "It's been a while since everyone got the script. Let's check how everyone's homework is going. If you have any questions or ideas, please bring them up for discussion. Su Ran, Lin Ying, you two go first."
The two female leads took the lead and set an example for everyone. They were the first two to get the script and should be the most prepared.
Director Jiang designated a line in which the truth about the mudslide incident 10 years ago was gradually revealed. Lin Lin, played by Lin Ying, was under tremendous pressure and she had to go find Bai Mei, played by Su Ran.
This scene is one of the highlights of the whole play.
The narration is read by Luo Zhu.
"Lin Lin was wandering outside the door, she was in a conflicted mood. She wanted to ask Bai Mei why she chose to remain silent at the beginning, but now she said such things to the reporter, but she was afraid to face Bai Mei. After all, she stole Bai Mei's credit and enjoyed the honor and treatment that should have belonged to Bai Mei. At this time, Bai Mei's door opened, Bai Mei came out to wash rice, and when she saw Lin Lin, Bai Mei was stunned for a moment, then limped to the pool to wash rice, pretending not to see Lin Lin. Lin Lin walked to Bai Mei's side..."
Lin Ying listened to the narration and calmed herself down, immersing herself in the situation and into the role.
He said in a stiff tone: "Bai Mei, I want to talk to you."
Su Ran said calmly: "There's nothing to talk about."
"There's nothing to talk about. So why did you say those things to the reporter? What do you want? A job? Or money? Tell me."
Narrator: "Bai Mei looked at Lin Lin quietly, then lowered her head to continue washing rice and said..."
"I just want justice."
"Bai Mei, stop dreaming. I'm a role model set up by the city and a model for the whole country. Do you think that you and Yu Shanshan can overturn all this with just your words? Can you produce evidence? You have to understand that I came to you because I feel sorry for you." Lin Ying looked at Su Ran with eyes full of disdain and an arrogant tone.
Su Ran sneered: "Pity me?"
Narration: "Su Ran put down the rice cooker and rolled up her trouser legs to reveal her prosthetic limbs."
"I lost my leg in that mudslide, but I have never regretted it. This leg saved the lives of eleven children. It was worth it! I don't mind you taking the credit for me, because you said you thought I wouldn't survive at that time. Because you were my best friend, I admit it!" Su Ran's eyes and tone perfectly expressed the hidden grief and indignation in her heart.
Emotionally, "But what did you do? You deprived me of my qualification to be a teacher, and forced me to leave my favorite podium. In the past ten years, you have lived a glorious life, but what about me? I lost Chen Ke and my job. I went to find you, but you asked the security guards to drag me out. I wanted to ask for justice, but I was threatened. In order to make a living, I leaned on a cane to find a job everywhere, and suffered cold stares and difficulties. Lin Lin, have you ever thought about what kind of life I have lived in the past ten years?"
Su Ran roared, her grief and anger bursting out, but she restrained herself just enough, her lips trembling, tears welling up in her eyes, but she was stubborn and refused to let the tears fall.
Lin Ying's mouth twitched: "I can compensate you."
"I don't need your compensation, I don't want compensation from anyone, I just want the truth and justice. I saved people, not for fame or fortune, but for the children." Su Ran's voice was low and powerful, and she looked at Lin Ying with contempt.
Lin Ying said coldly, "That sounds nice, but isn't your desire for justice the same as your desire for fame and fortune? I know you're in a difficult situation now. Your husband has lung cancer, and your son has been in poor health since he was a child. Tell me how much money you want, and be quick."
Su Ran stared at her intently, uttered a word from between her teeth, and growled from the bottom of her heart: "Get lost!"
"Don't be ungrateful. What happened ten years ago is a done deal and cannot be changed."
"Get out..." Su Ran yelled out loudly, her heart breaking.
Everyone present was startled by the roar.
Lin Ying was yelled at so much that she forgot her next lines.
At that moment, she was really frightened by Su Ran's outburst.
Luo Zhu also forgot to read the narration.
The huge conference room with dozens of people was completely silent. Only Su Ran's heavy breathing could be heard. Looking at Su Ran's tearful eyes, after holding on for a few seconds, the tears finally fell.
After a long time, Director Jiang took the lead in applauding, and those who reacted also began to applaud, and the warm applause echoed in the conference room.
Director Jiang raised his hand, and the meeting room fell silent.
Director Jiang said: "Su Ran's dialogue is impeccable. The emotions, rhythm, and tone are very accurate, including the point where her tears fell at the end. Although Lin Ying and Luo Zhu forgot to recite the lines, she had the rhythm in her mind. The camera and lighting, you all heard and saw it just now. The moment when the tears fell at the end, the lighting was good and the close-up was given."
Director Jiang had seen Su Ran’s plays and knew that she acted well, but seeing it with his own eyes was another feeling. Su Ran was born to do this job, a rare good actor.
"It shows that she has thoroughly understood the script, has put in a lot of hard work, and truly understands the inner emotions of the character Bai Mei."
After Director Jiang finished talking about Su Ran, he looked at Lin Ying. Lin Ying felt uneasy, wondering how Director Jiang would evaluate her.
Director Jiang sighed before he spoke, "Lin Ying, you do have ideas, but you don't express them well enough. I only saw your arrogance, not your guilty conscience. Remember, it's guilty conscience, not guilt. I don't know how you understand the role of Lin Lin. Lin Lin is a selfish person. She doesn't feel guilty. She thinks it's natural because she thinks that at least she carried Yu Shanshan and she has contributed."
Thank you Yangyangyang, it’s true love! I also wish everyone can harvest sweet love on 520.
(End of this chapter)