The two's performance lasted only about a few minutes, but it was already very exciting.
Director Mei and the screenwriter whispered to each other and asked with a smile: "You are all veteran actors and you all acted well. The script is only one page long. You should have read the book, right? Tell us about your understanding of the characters."
Coco squinted her eyes and said openly, "I think the most outstanding quality of the heroine is her courage. She decided to avenge her parents and has been working hard for this goal. She almost died but did not give up. She always has a vigorous and energetic spirit, which is the key to her attracting the killer."
She glanced at Jiang Baiyan and continued, "The life of a killer may look bloody and exciting, but it's actually quite boring. As a tool for killing people, he has never lived for himself. The girl has become the light in his life, illuminating his world."
Director Mei nodded and turned to ask Jiang Baiyan.
He replied: "I think the girl is not so bright. Revenge made her fall from the bright world, while the killer was breaking free from the darkness and embracing the light. The killer did not retire in the end, but he has been redeemed. It was not the girl who saved him, but he saved himself and the girl."
The screenwriter couldn't help but look at Jian Jing.
The ideas of the two actors were actually the source of disagreement among the creative team during the script adaptation process: Coco's theory of redemption is very classic and easy to film, but Jiang Baiyan's interpretation is more in line with the original, more subtle and more complex.
Finally, the script was brought to Kang Mucheng for the boss to decide.
Kang Mucheng said: "I filmed the book the way Jingjing thought. It was not me who made the book a big hit, but she."
"What do you think, Teacher Jian?" Director Mei respected her opinion very much.
Jian Jing propped her chin up with her hand and asked thoughtfully, "Can Coco do a monologue? It's the scene before she finds someone."
Coco was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Of course."
"There's no script, so just act however you want." Jian Jing said.
Coco closed her eyes and prepared for a while before performing for the second time.
She walked on the road, holding her backpack tightly in her hands, with an uneasy expression on her face. But then she thought of something, her expression gradually became firm, and her steps changed from slow to urgent.
The performance lasted only about 10 seconds, very short, but Director Mei's expression became even more unpredictable.
Jian Jing secretly glanced at the arrogant man who was watching, and said straight to the point: "You may not be suitable for this role."
Coco was shocked. She had never expected to be rejected in person. Although she tried her best to restrain herself, a hint of embarrassment still appeared on her face.
"Can I ask why?" she asked.
Jian Jing said, "You acted very well, but I know you are acting. The heroine is about your age, and you are also very beautiful and smart. Your self and the role draw on each other, and it seems that there is no problem."
Coco asked: "Is it that my understanding of the role does not meet your expectations?"
Jian Jing replied: "This is not the most important thing. The origin of the story is hatred. Your life is too easy. You became famous in a young age and have a huge fortune. You can play the role smart and brave, but you can't express the hatred of risking everything."
Love is the morning dew, hate is the night.
The long night before the dewdrops was filled with hatred.
Coco's performance was full of sunshine, without any bloodthirsty hatred or pain.
"Love and revenge are eternal themes." Jian Jing said slowly, "But without the backdrop of hatred, love cannot be precious."
Coco bit her lip.
At this time, the arrogant man spoke up: "Excuse me, interrupt for a moment." He stared at Jian Jing and asked, "Whether an actor can take on a role depends on whether she can perform, not whether she has experience. Does it mean that someone must have killed someone to play a murderer?"
Jian Jing straightened her back, her eyes were like knives, and her voice was as clear as a cold spring: "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
"Reasonable doubt." The arrogant man was no longer arrogant at this time, and his thoughts were clear. "Doesn't Teacher Jian allow others to express different opinions?"
"You are not a member of the crew, so what qualifications do you have to give suggestions?" she said, "Not everyone is obliged to listen to your suggestions, so please be aware of your identity."
The arrogant man sneered: "Are you openly trying to make things difficult for others?"
Jian Jing ignored him and looked at Coco: "What do you think?"
Coco was stunned for a moment, then realized: Are unspoken rules and playing tricks on people a strange thing? No. In this circle, favors are everywhere, and there has never been so-called fairness. She has killed others, and she will also be killed by others.
In comparison, Jian Jing's statement was respectable enough, and it might not be what she really thought.
It's normal to fail the audition, but offending someone is very bad. But... My boyfriend stood up for me, but I was the first to admit my mistake. Wouldn't that make him feel uncomfortable
She could only smile but said nothing.
Jian Jing pursed her lips.
In the deadlocked silence, the producer tried to smooth things over: "Teacher Jian is just expressing her own opinion. Okay, let's stop here today. We will notify you when there is news."
"Thank you, teacher." Coco forced a smile and maintained her decency.
The arrogant man didn't care about his face anymore. He looked at Jian Jing, then at Jiang Baiyan, and sneered.
Jiang Baiyan lowered his head, looked at his nose and his heart, looking like a good boy.
Director Mei casually asked him two questions and told him to go back and wait for news.
Without the outsiders, the screenwriter spoke up: "Who is that, Coco's boyfriend? What's his background?"
Even though the producer had a good chat with him before, he was very casual when he mentioned it this time: "The youngest son of Jiangshui Group, he's playing with his dad's money, you know, picking up girls."
"We can't afford this kind of Buddha." Director Mei said bluntly, "Everyone comes to give us suggestions. Will we continue to work?"
Jane smiled quietly.
She didn't worry at all that the crew would have opinions about her approach. It was annoying enough that investors were giving her instructions, because they paid for it. The arrogant man was neither the boss nor an internal staff member, so how could he make suggestions
No x number.
As soon as he opened his mouth, Coco was finished.
"I was too direct." Jian Jing apologized insincerely.
Others immediately comforted her: "You are right, Coco's performance is too artificial, and her understanding of the character is not in place, too clichéd, it would not be out of place if she were to play another role."
After some discussion, everyone discovered sadly that there are many young and beautiful girls in the circle, but those who have both acting skills and spirituality are rare.
Director Mei groaned: "I think if we can't find a suitable one, we can go look for one in the school."
While everyone was chatting animatedly, Jian Jing took out her cell phone and sent a WeChat message.
[Find a safe place, I'll treat you to dinner]
[ok]
Jiang Baiyan hid in the toilet cubicle and made a phone call: "Sister Lin, I met Jiang Ou today. He seemed to be with Coco and scolded me for a long time."
Manager Qiu Lin asked: "Did you record it?"
"I've recorded it." Jiang Baiyan said obediently, "What should I do now?"
Qiu Lin: "It's cold! You have the blood of the Jiang family flowing in your veins. If they don't mess with you, you can only endure it. It won't look good if you make a scene."
Jiang Baiyan: “Oh.”
There was silence on the other end of the phone, and then the voice softened: "You didn't do anything wrong. Don't take their words to heart. You earned your money by yourself, not by them at all."
"Yeah." Jiang Baiyan responded softly, "I know."
"You just said it was for Coco, right?" Qiu Lin sneered, "Okay, let's teach them a lesson. Do they really think we're taking advantage of them?"
Jiang Baiyan echoed: "That's right, because of the previous best player of the match, Teacher Jingjing was mad at me."
"When you're angry, just admit your mistakes. Aren't you the best at that? I'm telling you, no matter what, you have to help me win this movie. As long as we win another award, we won't have to endure so much anger in the future. Do you understand?"
"Got it!" he answered quickly.
Beep, the call was disconnected.
Jiang Baiyan sighed and sat on the toilet lid in a daze.
The toilet cubicle was so small that he couldn't even stretch his arms out, and the thin door panel couldn't block out the sound. He sat cross-legged on the toilet lid, his hands and feet were very cramped.
Only his expression is much more relaxed than outside.
Not many people know that when big stars are tired, they don’t like to drink or sleep, nor are they used to driving or getting massages. What they often do is hide in a small bathroom and stare blankly.
Only at this time, he doesn't have to smile at others.
It had been a long time since I last visited Jiangou. The third oldest brother was just like before, particularly fond of trampling on his self-esteem and never tired of emphasizing his original sin.
Come to think of it, my brothers and sisters look very similar.
My eldest sister likes to say: "With your background, it would have been impossible for you to enter our family. You should learn to be grateful."
The second brother ignored him and never got a smile from him no matter what he did, as if he didn't exist at home. Whenever he prepared something, he always asked the servants to prepare the portions, and the servants didn't dare to disobey him, so they had to do it.
It’s bad enough not to have gifts during the holidays and it’s bad enough not to have new clothes for the New Year. The most embarrassing thing is that you sit down at the dinner table and find out there is no food, so you have to walk away in shame.
Even when I was sick, there was no driver to take me to the hospital, so I had to carry my schoolbag and take the bus.
Third brother... that's how it is.
"You're a bastard!"
"Your mom is a bitch!"
"Get out of our house!"
"Don't call me brother, you don't deserve it!"
Jiang Baiyan hated them very much.
But when his mother was alive, she never tired of telling him: "You have to please your brothers and sisters, don't make them angry, you have to be good, otherwise your father will hate you."
If it is not done well, it will become like this -
"Why is your sister angry with you? Reflect on what you did wrong."
"Apologize to your brother! Apologize now!"
"It's just two hits on you. I bully you because I treat you as my younger brother. Why are you crying?"
"Xiao Xun, you have to make the Jiang family recognize you, do you understand?"
He said, "Okay, Mom."
Said to the eldest sister: "I will repay my brothers and sisters. Without you, I am nothing."
I told my second brother, "I can go to the hospital by myself, it's okay."
Said to the third brother: "Yes, I am a bastard, I am not worthy."
He thought that this would please them, and even if they didn't treat him as a younger brother, it would be better.
But it didn’t.
At that time, Jiang Baiyan thought he was the most hateful kid in the world. Otherwise, why would no one like him
The phone in my trouser pocket vibrated, there was a new message.
Jiang Baiyan looked down and a smile suddenly appeared on his lips.
Jian Jing declined the crew's invitation to a party and agreed with Jiang Baiyan to have dinner at a very private restaurant.
The reason for doing this is naturally for the "Pudding and Gems" he mentioned.
Jiang Baiyan arrived before her and had been waiting in the box for a long time.
"There was a traffic jam and I was late." She said apologetically.
"It's okay. I've been very free lately." Jiang Baiyan held up his head, looking very cute. "But it's really unexpected that Teacher Jingjing would invite me to dinner."
Jian Jing said, "I have something to ask you, but let's eat first. I'm starving."
The signature dish of this restaurant is creative dishes. I don't know if they are delicious, but they are fancy. She ordered several dishes at once and filled the table. "Is it edible?"
He said cheerfully, "Sure. I've been gaining weight lately. I was too thin before."
"That's good. It's so miserable to let you watch me eat." She laughed.
Jiang Baiyan smiled: "No, I am very happy just looking at Teacher Jingjing."
Jian Jing said: "Even if you praise me for being pretty, I won't give you a backdoor."
"I hate it. I've been seen through." He frowned and asked pitifully, "Did I act badly?"
She said, "On the contrary, you acted very well. Did you take a magic pill?"
"I didn't lose 100 pounds for nothing." He sighed, obviously still in shock about the previous filming experience, but he never mentioned it. "Let's not talk about this. You asked me to have dinner with you. Are you asking me about Jiang Ou and me?"
Without waiting for Jian Jing to answer, he sold himself out very happily: "It's nothing, I'm the illegitimate son of the chairman of Jiangshui Group, and he is my brother."