How can you ascend to heaven when you are a star?

Chapter 152: Support
Zhang Wen chatted with Du Wenjuan for a while, learned about her basic situation, and then asked her to go back and wait for news.

After leaving the coffee shop, he did not go to the company immediately. Instead, he went back to the training center first, put the contract in the drawer, and then went to the company slowly.

When I arrived at the company and was about to go in, I saw Director Chen from the Film and Television Production Department walking out. He walked very fast and seemed to have something urgent to do.

"Good afternoon, Director Chen." Zhang Wen greeted the other party politely.

"Good afternoon, Teacher Zhang."

Chen Yang's expressionless face broke into a smile, and then he paused as if remembering something and said, "By the way, there will be another audition the day after tomorrow, which is this Thursday. Although there won't be a lead role, there will be many roles to audition for. This drama is a joint investment between our company and other companies, so you can bring a few trainees with you."

Zhang Wen's eyes lit up after hearing this. It was really like a novice playing mahjong, whatever he needed would come to him. Wasn't this Du Wenjuan's chance?

"Thank you, Director Chen."

"You're welcome. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." Chen Yang waved his hand, then quickly got into a car parked on the side of the road and soon disappeared at the end of the road.

Zhang Wen watched Director Chen leave and then quickly entered the company. While walking, he sent WeChat messages to Zhou Chuyuan, Wang Yuxin and nine others, asking them to gather in practice room No. 9.

After receiving the message, Zhou Chuyuan and others did not dare to delay and went to the practice room immediately.

To them, Teacher Zhang’s words were like an imperial decree.

When they arrived at the practice room, the nine people saw each other but not Teacher Zhang, and they couldn't help but talk about it.

"What does Teacher Zhang want to talk to us about?" Wang Yuxin asked.

"I don't know. They didn't mention it on WeChat. Could it be related to the movie 'Silent Love'?" Li Jiaran raised the script in her hand. She had been reading the script, memorizing lines, and practicing her acting this morning, hoping to show her best in the filming. Maybe she would be noticed by the director and become the chosen protagonist in the next movie.

After hearing this, the others nodded in agreement with Li Jiaran's statement.

We used to look for them for auditions, but now that the auditions have been successful and they've got the roles, if we look for them again, I really can't think of anything else to do except for movies.

Could it be that the crew has changed their mind?
"Crack!"

The door opened and the practice room immediately became quiet.

Zhang Wen saw that everyone had arrived, so he smiled and said, "I have good news for you. There is an audition the day after tomorrow. There are many roles. Now is your chance."

The nine trainees were not happy. They looked at each other and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

"Teacher, didn't we just finish the audition yesterday?" Zhou Chuyuan asked, thinking: Could it be that Teacher Zhang was confused after taking a nap?
The others looked at Teacher Zhang and had the same idea.

"What? After auditioning for one play, I can't audition for another? Who made that rule?" Zhang Wen took out a piece of bread from his pocket and started eating it in big mouthfuls.

I just went to see Du Wenjuan and didn’t have time to eat. When I came back, I bought a loaf of bread at the convenience store next door to fill my stomach.

When everyone saw that the teacher was not asleep, they became even more confused.

"Teacher, we all have roles now. What if the filming schedules conflict?" Wang Yuxin asked.

She is the fourth female lead in the movie "Silent Love" and has a very important role. She doesn't want this movie to be delayed because of other movies.

"What are you afraid of? Get the role first. You are newcomers now. The most important thing for newcomers is exposure. Who will know you without exposure? Film a few more dramas and make yourself familiar to the public first." Zhang Wen said.

"..."

Everyone was speechless. That was true, but what if they angered the director and had their roles removed? They wouldn't only end up losing more than they gained. It wasn't worth it.

Zhang Wen glanced at the faces of the nine trainees and frowned when he saw their timid looks.

He wants to be famous, but he is afraid of everything. How can such a person succeed?
"Can you be a little bolder? Tianxi Media is the investor of these two dramas. You are company employees. Even if you take a few days off, who would dare to do anything to you? Also, don't take your roles too seriously. You are just supporting roles among supporting roles, and they can be filmed in a few days. Do you really think you are the protagonist and need to stay on the set all the time?"

Zhang Wen is telling the truth.

All nine of them were newcomers participating in a filming for the first time. Even if the director arranged some roles for them out of Director Chen's consideration, they were insignificant roles.

So in his opinion, there is no problem in taking on a few more dramas.

It would be foolish to delay one play because of another.

At this moment, everyone was enlightened and understood everything.

Yes, a supporting role among supporting roles only has six or seven scenes in total. Even Wang Yuxin, who won the fourth female role, only had ten scenes.

Besides, with Teacher Zhang backing me up, what is there to be afraid of?
"Teacher, I will listen to you." Zhou Chuyuan expressed her attitude first.

"Me too."

"Teacher, wherever you point, we'll hit you."

Everyone put their concerns aside, even Wang Yuxin. After all, who doesn't want to film more movies?

For newcomers, the more dramas they shoot, the greater the possibility of success.

Zhang Wen was very pleased to see the change in the students' attitudes. To be honest, he wanted these people to become famous more than the trainees themselves.

No one can resist money.

"You guys, since you've decided to make your debut in acting, you must find ways to get more roles. Only in this way can you be seen by more audiences and more directors."

Zhang Wen's eyes swept over the nine people's faces one by one, and he continued, "How many people can become stars directly from a supporting role in a play? Not to mention you, even if someone from Beijing Film Academy or Huaxi Opera came, it would be impossible. So, if there is an opportunity, fight for it. If there is no opportunity, create opportunities for yourself to fight for it. Understand?"

"understand!"

Everyone said in unison.

"Very good." Zhang Wen nodded with satisfaction. "Apart from these two plays, I will take you to any audition opportunities in the future. This year, our training department will strongly support the nine of you in film and television dramas. As for how many roles you can get, how far you can go, and whether you can leave the training department, it all depends on your own abilities. Don't let me down."

When the nine people heard what Teacher Zhang said, they immediately became excited and clenched their fists excitedly.

The training department receives a lot of resources every year. If all the film and television resources are given to them, even if they are not the protagonists in every film, they can still become familiar faces in the film and television industry.

By that time, she will be qualified to compete with other actors for more important roles, such as the second or third female lead.

"Teacher Zhang, we will never let you down." Zhou Chuyuan said loudly, her expression even more determined than when she first joined the Young Pioneers.

"Remember what you said. I'm waiting to see the results."

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(End of this chapter)