Huayu: As a child star, I just want to be famous

Chapter 66: Preliminary Art Examination

Next, he went to visit Yu Shengming's home.

Although Director Yu is from Hong Kong Island, he now lives in Yanjing for a long time. He filmed "The Romantic Chinese Ghost Story" last year and is now at home doing nothing.

The movie "A Chinese Odyssey" is starred by Huang Xiaoming. His character style is somewhat similar to Wei Xiaobao, who he later played, both of them are a bit humorous and funny.

Chen Linfeng didn't like it very much, so he didn't mention the drama much during the conversation.

In fact, Yu Shengming was not very satisfied with the drama. Having made a highly praised and highly rated film like Journey to the West, he felt uncomfortable after filming the Hong Kong and Taiwan comedy again.

Yu Shengming took the initiative to say this, and talked about the plans for the next film, directly mentioning Chen Linfeng.

"Xiaofeng, do you have any plans for early next year? I would like to invite you to act in a play."

Chen Linfeng instantly thought of "The Lotus Lantern". At this point in time, this should be the right one.

"I have to go to school by then, but since you said so, Uncle Yu, I will definitely make time for it."

Yu Shengming nodded and said, "The script is already being worked on. I will inform you of the progress and the specific time to join the crew before the end of the year."

"Uncle Yu, what is the theme of this drama you are talking about?"

"It's a mythological story about the Lotus Lantern splitting the mountain to save his mother. How about asking you to play Chenxiang?"

Chen Linfeng said happily, "That's great, thank you Uncle Yu for your training?"

Yu Shengming shook his head. "With your current fame, I'm more of a thank you. If your agent hadn't kept saying that you would take on more roles in the future, I wouldn't have been able to bring myself to ask for this."

Normally, a writer of this fame would focus on the literary path and would not become an actor.

Yu Shengming asked this question only after he caught up with him.

Fortunately, he accepted the role, otherwise, for such a big CCTV drama, the protagonist would have to be young and not too old.

Ordinary underage actors, whether in terms of fame or acting skills, really cannot support this drama.

Normally, the selection of the protagonist for such a big drama cannot be so casual and decided upon.

However, with Chen Linfeng's current fame and status, as long as he is willing to act, there is no investor who would refuse.

The bonus brought to him by the sequel of Journey to the West is indeed not small.

Among child actors, he is considered a first-line star except Shi Xiaolong. Coupled with the national popularity brought by his identity as a writer, no one can match him.

"When the script is finished, I'll send you a copy so you can prepare in advance."

Then he asked about Chen Linfeng's recent situation, "You are going to take the college entrance examination this year, have you decided which school to go to?"

"I have applied for the directing major at Yanying, and I have also applied for the screenwriting and acting majors. I will take the exams after the new year."

"Ah?" Yu Shengming was a little surprised. "With such good grades, why don't you go to Yanda or Shuimu University?"

Seeing that Chen Linfeng smiled and did not answer, it was obvious that too many people had asked this question.

He couldn't help but sigh, "You really have the right idea. Okay, I won't advise you. With your current achievements, no matter which university you go to in the future, it won't have much impact."

……

During the Chinese New Year, everyone gets together and talks about the achievements of the past year.

"Don't Talk to Strangers", in which Chen's father's company participated in the investment, was a huge success, and the male protagonist An Jiahe once became synonymous with domestic violence men.

In addition, it has also successfully invested in several other dramas, one of which is worth mentioning: "Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties", which is recommended by Chen Linfeng.

Chen Shantong initially disliked the drama, but he agreed to invest because of his son's insistence.

Shi Xiaolong was also invited to play Pei Yuanqing in the play.

Speaking of which, he had a brilliant year last year, playing the young Zhang Wuji in "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" and taking on another role in "Water Moon Cave".

Next year will be its peak year again.

The show "Love Ceremony" in which Chen Linfeng participated in writing was broadcast and had good ratings. More importantly, it also had good reputation, which was a preliminary proof of his screenwriting ability.

During the World Cup, he made some money by betting on the country to advance to the semi-finals.

However, Chen Linfeng didn't dare tell his parents at all. He could only secretly transfer the money to an overseas account and continue buying stocks.

After the Chinese New Year, Chen Linfeng went to Yanjing to take the preliminary examination.

The preliminary examination for the directing major was scheduled relatively early and the examination content consisted of questions on literary and artistic knowledge, which was a piece of cake for him.

Next is the preliminary examination for the actor major.

Chen Linfeng and Shu Chang went to the examination room together. Many candidates arrived early. Most of them had read Chen Linfeng's books at their age, and many recognized him at the first sight.

"No way, Chen Linfeng is here to take the art exam?"

"Isn't he a good student?"

"That's right, I heard that he has been the top student in his grade for many years. The newspaper said that he will definitely get into Yanda University or Shuimu University."

Some people who don’t watch TV very often didn’t recognize it at first and didn’t know who had come and caused such a commotion. Only after hearing what people around them said did they react.

"He came to take the art exam, shouldn't he pass it for sure? This kind of genius is unreasonable."

"Alas, there were not many places to begin with, and now one less."

Chen Linfeng looked around and didn't find anyone who looked particularly familiar.

The class of 03 is really obscure. Because the previous class had star students like Liu Qianqian, this class was ruined in later online articles.

Even some not very famous actors, such as Luo Jin and Wang Jia, can be known to people.

As for Class 03, he didn’t know anyone in his previous life. He hoped that his presence in this life would increase the topic.

If Shu Chang is also included, Class 03 may become a star class in the future.

Chen Linfeng and Shu Chang chatted casually while waiting for the exam to begin.

He was assigned to the first batch, along with Shu Chang, and the two of them entered the classroom with several other candidates.

The content of the preliminary test mainly involves recitation within three minutes and a group skit performance.

Each candidate first introduced himself/herself, reported his/her test number, height, where he/she was from, etc., and then chose a prepared poem or passage to recite.

Students who dare to take the art exam generally have some basics, or at least have enrolled in classes and studied.

However, once they arrived at the on-site environment, some people became nervous because it was related to future exams.

There was even a student in the front who stuttered while reciting, and the teacher who was examining him shook his head.

When the candidate came down, you could see that his hands were shaking and tears were quickly falling.

It is no use regretting now, as the acting profession requires one to overcome stage fright and nervousness.

Soon it was Chen Linfeng's turn. When he was introducing himself, he clearly felt that the whole audience was staring at him.

Cui Xinqin is also paying special attention to this special candidate. She has taught the star class of 96 and originally did not plan to teach the class this year.

It was because the academy said that there might be two good talents, Chen Linfeng and Shu Chang, this year that she reluctantly came to host the art examination.

The content that Chen Linfeng prepared to recite was a poem that had never appeared in this life - "If there was no Li Bai"

"If there were no Li Bai..."

……

Chen Linfeng has practiced his voice and the singing and reciting of opera lines for many years, and his skills finally show at this moment.

When he recited the poem step by step with clear articulation and a loud voice, every word stirred ripples in the audience's hearts.

Not only can they hear the poems, but they are also guided to experience the thoughts and emotions conveyed in them.

For a moment, the examination room was somewhat quiet.

Even though Cui Xinqin was well-informed and had heard many wonderful recitations, those were works she had heard before and were far less shocking than hearing this for the first time.

She couldn't help but ask, "Where did you find this poem?"

"I wrote it myself." What else can I say? The thickness of the skin of the reborn people in this regard is never a concern.

There was an uproar all around.

No, brother, why would you do that? It’s just an art exam, why would you use such a big trick?
Is it great to be talented?
Although she had some guesses, Cui Xinqin still felt dazed when she heard such an answer.

Have the young people of the new era reached this level?
The teacher next to him couldn't hold it in any longer, "You're exaggerating."

He coughed, lowered his voice a bit, and said, "With your ability of dialogue, you can pass it by choosing a more ordinary work."

Cui Xinqin came back to her senses and gave Chen Linfeng an instruction, "Okay, your performance is over, it's the next person's turn."

Chen Linfeng walked off the stage.

(End of this chapter)