After this bowl of poisonous chicken soup, life must go on.
Zhou Chenxi worked diligently, taking time out from time to time to prepare for the audition, and finally waited until the day of the audition.
Zhou Chenxi currently has two books in his hand.
Zhi Qi said that Director Cabot intended to let him audition for a supporting role. That's not a lie. The book Zhou Chenxi got first, the role is very consistent with his own age and appearance.
What does that mean
"Battle of the Peak" is a Sino-foreign joint venture film. The Chinese producers and investors hope that more domestic actors will come to audition, for fear that the film will be full of foreign faces, and domestic audiences will not buy it.
So they cast a wide net and re-fished, and almost all the young actors who were slightly famous in the country received invitations from director Cabot to audition.
Zhou Chenxi was cast into the net by them.
He didn't even have the chance to compete for the leading role with the actor on the same stage as he imagined.
When he went to audition for the role that day, a group of people from Wuyang and Wuyang came to the scene, and it could be called a dazzling star. The award ceremony had never seen the actors come together so well, and Zhou Chenxi was stunned.
"Chenxi!" Zhuang Jingle beckoned to him not far away, "This way, this way, come here!"
Zhou Chenxi walked over unexpectedly and sat down beside Zhuang Jingle.
"Why are you here?" Zhou Chenxi asked.
"Why can't I come?" Zhuang Jingle asked strangely.
Zhou Chenxi: "Aren't you a variety show artist?"
"Who said that! I'm also an actor, okay?" The conversation between the two people was sparked in an instant, and the plastic friendship was shattered in situ.
However, Zhuang Jingle turned his head to look at the large conference hall. After a while, he finally couldn't bear it any longer. He turned around and said to Zhou Chenxi, "There are a lot of people here today."
"Yeah," Zhou Chenxi couldn't hold back for so long without speaking, and briefly repaired their friendship, "I didn't expect it either."
The role they are going to audition for is in his early 20s. He is a criminal police officer. This role is not successful in the play. It is a typical decent role. Xiao Xianrou brings traffic to the whole movie.
Although "Battle of the Peak" can win international awards, it is still a commercial film. As long as it is a commercial film, traffic is a necessary element.
Therefore, it is conceivable that the people who came today are about the same age as Zhou Chenxi. Some of the artists in the circle can be called top traffic, and even a few idol artists whose main business is singers also came.
"Yuan Yike is so handsome, I really like listening to his songs," Zhuang Jingle said, staring at a handsome guy in front of him, "He dances very well, too."
Speaking of which, Zhuang Jingle twisted unconsciously: "Have you seen it? "Idol Miracle". He performed very well in it, and a dance became popular all over the country. His fan organization ability is strong, and he is very rich. Otherwise, "Idol Miracle" wouldn't have been the first for him... You know what? The crew made several voting links on different platforms, just to see who of us is more popular."
Of course Zhou Chenxi knew, he even received a notification. After Zhiqi contacted the fan group, many of his fans began to vote for him spontaneously, and his brother also joined in. Zhiqi said that his votes were always ahead of his time, and he bit Yuan Yike tightly for a while, but because of this, Zhou Chenxi was not very happy.
That doesn't seem to be what he wants.
"You said..." Zhou Chenxi bit his lip and suddenly said, "Why do some people get the number one male lead without much effort?"
"What?" Zhuang Jingle didn't hear what he said clearly and turned his head, "You want to play the leading role?"
Zhou Chenxi did not speak with a depressed face.
"Hey, I can understand your mood!" Zhuang Jingle patted him and encouraged, "You have the strength, you have already played the leading role of Director Luo Jitian, what can't you do? But this is different after all. Sometimes people's luck and opportunity are different. How many movie stars have acted for many years, and they still play supporting roles for others in different movies. Although my analogy is a bit inappropriate. Did it match you?"
Zhou Chenxi could understand and knew that his thoughts were wrong, but once he got involved with Luo Xinghe, his mentality would be a little out of balance.
After waiting for a long time until the afternoon, Zhou Chenxi and Zhuang Jingle only ate a piece of bread to satisfy their hunger, fearing that eating too much would affect their performance.
It wasn't until nearly two-thirds of the people in the conference hall were reduced that Zhou Chenxi heard someone call him: "Zhou Chenxi, it's your turn, Zhuang Jingle prepares later."
The numbers of the two of them are in front and back, Zhuang Jingle patted Zhou Chenxi on the shoulder and said, "Cheer up, you will succeed!"
Zhou Chenxi made a "hmm" sound.
Zhuang Jingle is sincere. He is here purely to join in the fun. Although he talked to Zhou Chenxi before, he still hopes that Zhou Chenxi can win this audition.
As Zhuang Jingle said, even if it is really a vase, it is also a supporting role in Cabot's film, which is better than nothing.
Zhou Chenxi went in. In this audition, Director Cabot actually didn't sit in the main seat. In the middle sat a Chinese producer and a Chinese investor. In the corner next to him was the marketing manager of Emperor Sky.
Zhou Chenxi: "..."
The producer introduced: "This is Huangtian's business manager. He only helps us do market surveying and evaluation. You should have seen that he has put in the voting activities of several websites. Huangtian is very popular among actors and positive. We are more experienced in public opinion evaluation, and we will absorb his opinions, but you don't have to worry, although there are several actors from Huangtian who came to audition today, as long as you are popular enough, we will be fair and impartial."
Zhou Chenxi: "...Okay."
It means that as long as you are popular, you don't need to care whether our judges are a cat or a dog. Anyway, this role is yours, and we can accept how bad you are.
Most of the commercial films are like this, and it's not that there is anything wrong. Different films have different modes of operation. The reason why the film market is flourishing is because many great directors of commercial films have the ability to turn the tide. Even if you are an elm head and have never acted before, with a little help from him, you can still look good.
It's simply a joy.
Zhou Chenxi carefully pondered the script handed to him by the producer. He had tried so many scenes, and he already had a lot of experience. He knew the importance of on-the-spot performance and explosiveness.
Ten minutes later, after an audition scene was performed, the producer said not enthusiastically, "Okay Zhou Chenxi, go back and wait for the notice. We will contact your agent after that."
Zhou Chenxi asked, "Can I still come to the audition for 'Mud Dog' tomorrow?"
The producer looked up at him and smiled: "Of course, you are welcome."
Zhou Chenxi didn't linger any longer, and went out dejectedly. When he got to the door, he heard the producer ask Director Cabot in a low voice, "Can we move on to the next one?"
"Of course," said Director Cabot, "go on."
He didn't seem to give Zhou Chenxi a second look.
He was not impressed by Zhou Chenxi's performance.
The most terrifying thing in the world is probably struggling for so long in a field that you are familiar with, thinking that you can at least have some strength, but the fact has given you a heavy blow, telling you that you may not be a little bit worse.
Zhou Chenxi was not very good. He went home for dinner, went upstairs with his ipad in his arms, mechanically watched Cabot's films, and became familiar with his style and directing methods.
"Dong dong dong!" Zhou Mingxuan knocked on the door outside.
"Chenxi?" He asked, "What's wrong with you, Aunt Zhang said just now that you only ate half a bowl of rice and you are too thin, so you won't look good on the camera. Isn't there an audition tomorrow?"
As soon as my brother came home from get off work, he was concerned about whether Zhou Chenxi had a good meal.
Zhou Chenxi forcefully opened the door, and the whole person was sad and gloomy.
Zhou Mingxuan has not seen him like this for a long time. He remembers that he was in such a state when he first returned home and repaired the relationship at home. There seemed to be a slash shadow behind his whole person. Later, he appeared on the show and acted in "Xianyou Ji". The sunshine on Chen Xi's face is getting more and more.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Mingxuan asked calmly, "The audition didn't go well? Or was Lu Ji bullying you?"
Zhou Mingxuan subconsciously felt that it would not be good to meet Lu Ji.
"No!" Zhou Chenxi hurriedly explained, "I was suddenly a little unhappy myself."
Zhou Chenxi encountered troubles, Zhou Mingxuan had to make an exception to be a close brother, he said, "Then I'm in?"
Zhou Chenxi opened the door a little, and Zhou Mingxuan entered.
Zhou Chenxi's room was very warm, and the floor was covered with fluffy carpets. When Zhou's mother prepared this room for him, she almost wanted to paint the walls pink for him, but Zhou Mingxuan stopped him later.
Zhou Mingxuan is a cold-hearted man, but he has always been cold-hearted towards his younger brother.
Wearing a suit shirt, he sat down on the beige sofa in Zhou Chenxi's room with a little disobedience.
"What's the problem? Do you need to invest money?" He raised one leg and put both hands on his knees.
A negotiating stance.
Zhou Chenxi shook his head and hugged the pillow.
It is not so easy for Cabot's films to bring money into the crew. Otherwise, many companies want to put their own artists into this kind of crew. If it is so easy to succeed, there is no need for popular votes.
Besides, even if my brother invested money, it was meaningless to him.
At most, take a supporting role that is almost irrelevant.
This is different from Director Luo's crew. Director Luo is focused on money, but also on strength. He really relied on money to get into the "Battle of the Peak" crew. Zhou Chenxi felt that he was throwing the name of the vase. Sit down.
"How's the online voting?" Zhou Chenxi suddenly asked him.
Zhou Mingxuan stuck for a moment and almost fell into a trap, but fortunately he responded: "What vote?"
Zhou Chenxi said: "Brother, stop pretending, then I'll post a Weibo, calling on fans not to vote for me. Anyway, I don't want to fight for popularity to get this role, I don't think I'm worthy of everyone's liking."
Zhou Mingxuan finally understood what Zhou Chenxi was struggling with, and quickly held down his hand as he pulled out his phone, and said, "You didn't go well with your audition today?"
Zhou Chenxi was discouraged and said, "It's actually fine."
"Then you just found out that the crew doesn't care about your strength, but only about your popularity. Do you feel resentful and feel that they are hitting you in the face?"
Zhou Mingxuan was right.
Zhou Chenxi is like this in some ways, strangely confident and not confident. Zhou's mother held a family art exhibition for Zhou Chenxi before. Although it was a business experience, Zhou's mother really wanted to show off her son. As a result, Zhou Chenxi was not happy. It was obvious that everyone was very polite and praised Zhou Chenxi's good paintings. , Zhou Chenxi felt that they were all trying to please Zhou's mother, and secretly cried, and then Zhou's mother no longer held such exhibitions.
At most, there is a painting by Zhou Chenxi on the wall at home.
Zhou Chenxi didn't cry secretly behind Zhou Mingxuan's back this time, Zhou Mingxuan was already very relieved, and said, "Popularity is also a kind of strength, what's the embarrassment to admit, or so, if my brother doesn't vote for you, let him Fans act spontaneously, they can vote for you if they are willing to vote, and if they don’t want to vote, forget it, you can try it yourself and see if you can win this role, okay?”
Zhou Mingxuan did not hide himself this time, but admitted it generously.
With the support of his brother, Zhou Chenxi regained his confidence a little, and he said, "Okay, I will do my best."
Zhou Mingxuan knew that sometimes he had to follow Zhou Chenxi's wishes, otherwise he would always be brooding.
On the evening of the same day, the account of "@周晨希Global Support Club" issued an announcement, temporarily suspending concentrated participation in Zhou Chenxi's several popularity-related voting activities, and wishing him a successful audition tomorrow.
This is Zhou Chenxi's big fan. He has both money and appeal. Under his centralized organization, Zhou Chenxi's votes and Yuan Yike's votes on several websites were tight.
As soon as the big fan withdrew from the voting event, Zhou Chenxi's votes instantly fell behind Yuan Yike by more than a million. Only then did the fans realize that the big fan was really good at making statistics and was a master at voting.
Without voting interference, Zhou Chenxi went to the audition the next day as a bachelor. It was still the same as yesterday. Director Cabot was not impressed by him.
The producer even asked him, "Zhou Chenxi, why did you suddenly lag behind Yuan Yike by so much? Come on!"
Zhou Chenxi accepted his fate.
At that time, Luo Xinghe won the male lead role and was personally invited by Director Cabot. He believed that he was extremely talented and could be his male lead. Luo Xinghe almost simply auditioned and signed a contract with the director.
He didn't even go to any popular supporting role auditions.
And no matter how much Zhou Chenxi swayed in front of Director Cabot, he was acting hard, and he stopped voting and told the other party that he didn't want to be just a vase, but the other party didn't receive his explicit hint.
Your efforts may be vulnerable in the face of other people's luck.
Zhou Chenxi was very frustrated. He felt that he had no face to see Lu Ji, and he did not dare to speak to him for several days.
A few days later, Lu Ji called him by himself: "What's the matter, what happened to the audition result, why didn't you tell me anything?"
"I don't know..." Zhou Chenxi said dully, "I'm sorry Lu Ji, I can't get the best actor at the Rose Film Festival. Director Cabot didn't want me to play the leading role at all."
Zhou Chenxi told him what happened in the past two days.
Lu Ji laughed: "I thought what's wrong, you fool, your brother is right, popularity is also a kind of strength, he wants to vote for you, why don't you let him vote?"
Zhou Chenxi was stunned for a moment.
"If it weren't for the fact that the company has too much business recently, and you know that investing in this movie will not get you any good roles, it will dampen your enthusiasm. I would have already bid for that project. What's unacceptable, rich You bring money into the group, and if you are popular, you bring fans into the group, isn't Luo Xinghe also in the group with luck?"
Zhou Chenxi: "Ah..."
Lu Ji added: "You don't have to compare yourself to him as soon as you come up. If "The Cat Demon" wasn't because of your brother's investment, would you be able to get in touch with Luo Dao and get the role of the cat demon?"
This question is very sharp, Zhou Chenxi opened his mouth: "I..."
"Don't care, I admit that Luo Xinghe is a bit evil," Lu Ji said, "I don't care how he won the protagonist, you just need to use your own strength."
"You are Zhou Chenxi, not Luo Xinghe, you may be unlucky, but you have me, your brother, and your fans, so let's send you to the "Battle of the Peak" crew together, isn't that bad? Or, you don't believe that you went to the "Battle of the Peak" crew and can play your own acting skills?"
"No..." Zhou Chenxi said hurriedly.
"Then go get your own role," Lu Ji said, "don't give it to others, the rules are like this. Whether it's the protagonist or the supporting role, I believe that you will shine in it, and then you will prove to Look Cabot, you're not a vase, and he'll regret not casting you as the protagonist."
Zhou Chenxi said, "Okay!"
Zhou Chenxi's deflated ball was inflated by Lu Ji's chicken soup again. He wiped his tears and said a little moved: "Lu Ji, why are you so good..."
Lu Ji heard his nasal voice and said, "Don't cry, remember the gift you owe me?"
Zhou Chenxi cheered up and said, "Of course you remember, have you thought about what you want?"
"Think about it," Lu Ji said with a smile, "but now is not the time, can you promise me first? Promise that no matter what I want, you will give it to me."
"If you don't say what you want, how can I promise you?" Zhou Chenxi said blankly.
"Then do you give it?" Lu Ji asked.
"Here!" Zhou Chenxi thought to himself, even the stars in the sky, I will climb up and pick them up for you.
Lu Ji smiled and said, "Good boy, have a good rest. I think Zhuang Jingle is calling on people from the company to vote for him. You are so Buddhist, be careful to lose to him."
"What?!" Zhou Chenxi said in his heart, that's not good!
After hanging up, he forwarded a voting link on Weibo.
Looking through the Weibo of several other competitors, everyone is working secretly. Zhou Chenxi's strong opponent Yuan Yike even forwards the voting link once a day, and his fans are also very enthusiastic, which has far left Zhou Chenxi's 2 million votes.
Zhou Chenxi's Weibo is full of fans who are worried for him.
[Bao, what's the matter with you, is Director Cabot not standing high enough? Find a way to get that role!]
[What's the use of talking to Xixi, vote now! Yuan Yike has already surpassed us by more than 2 million!]
[But no one is organized, what is the use of our loose powder alone? It's really uncomfortable, Xixi, is the account of the @周晨希 Global Official Support Association really an official fan account? He said that there is no need to vote for you, many fans believe it, but we want to see you play "Battle of the Peak"!]
[Let's make a statement, as long as you say a word from Xixi, we will charge you immediately!]
As soon as Zhou Chenxi finished forwarding the voting link, the comments below exploded:
[Aah Bao, you finally appeared!]
[What are you doing! Vote, right, no problem, we will arrange it for you immediately!]
[I'm so moved, we Xixi are finally not Buddhist, I once thought he gave up.]
[Sisters arrange noodles for Xixi, rush duck!]
In an instant, Zhou Chenxi's votes began to approach Yuan Yike's, and the excited fans almost knocked down several voting sites.
@zhouchenxi global support club also started to move, organized fans to vote in an orderly manner.
Immediately afterwards, everyone discovered that a magical blogger with a yellow V also voted for Zhou Chenxi several times.
[@Luji: I cast a valuable vote for @周晨希 on the watermelon voting statistics website, come and support him with me!]
This is a voting share automatically edited by the system, and users can choose whether to share them on their own Weibo.
In other words, this is the blogger's own initiative to send.
It was his first Weibo except for the announcement automatically sent by the Weibo system.
And his Weibo certification is: [President of Lu Group]
Fans are boiling.
President Lu has opened Weibo!
Oh no!
I hope that CP is making candy again!
The author has something to say: Mr. Lu is online, making candy with precision.
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