The birth of an actor

Chapter 39 Director He Returns
When Teacher Liu said he would go an hour and a half without a break, that was absolutely true.

During that hour and a half, he spoke for one hour, and then spent the next half hour having everyone work hard on the apple.

If the first apple was just to guide everyone into the basics, then the second apple goes straight to the real challenge.

"Two people per group, you two, you need to use apples to show an angry expression."

This is what Anxin said when it was his turn to talk to a friend.

In front of the two, several other students performed different emotions, such as "eating an apple happily" and "eating an apple sadly".

I have to say, Anxin found it quite interesting.

I watched helplessly as the guy across from me munched on an apple while glaring at me.

His response was to open his mouth wide and, as he bit into the apple, to tighten his grip on it with his fist.

Even the joints have turned white.

He didn't glare, but the way he gripped the apple tightly conveyed his feelings more directly than the guy opposite him.

From the wide mouth to the pale hands, all emotions were silently revealed.

Liu Zhizi nodded slightly as she watched.

Ok.

A good seedling indeed.

In today's first class for new students, only this child left the deepest impression on him.

However, he did not offer much commentary or praise.

Having taught his whole life, he understood all too well the mindset of students who were just getting into acting.

Can't boast.

Even if someone acts well, you can't praise them.

Because once you start praising newcomers, they can fall into a vicious cycle of self-isolation. They might even unconsciously develop bad habits, which are often difficult to change if formed during their newcomer period. Therefore, what's most important at this time is to maintain humility and avoid arrogance and impatience.

Moreover, having been a teacher his entire life, he had seen far too many talented students.

Acting, or acting, can be very simple. But in today's "entertainment industry," which increasingly categorizes actors as part of a broader circle, the career paths for actors who are simply good at acting are gradually narrowing.

And the more this is the case, the stricter Liu Zhizi's requirements become for these newcomers.

Even if they are not students of Beijing Film Academy.

Yet they still called themselves teachers.

So, in the first class, even after discovering An Xin's talent, he simply and methodically gave everyone a brief taste of what it's like to be an actor. It was already past 8:30 when he left the printed homework and then left the classroom with his lesson plan.

Anxin looked at the contents of the homework sheet and found that it was a small scene dialogue.

The content is divided into A and B, without distinguishing between male and female.

A and B meet and have some everyday conversation. One says he needs to get his shoes repaired because the heel broke off, while the other just came back from playing ping-pong. They meet, talk, and then leave.

very common.

But it will be performed the day after tomorrow.

After putting his homework in his bag, he lazily yawned and prepared to go out to see if Fan Bing had finished class.

The acting class was located on a street in the residential area near the Beijing Film Academy. They rented a storefront, partitioned it into two classrooms, and it wasn't far from Fan Bingbing's home. He was tired today and thought he'd just say hello and then head home to rest.

To everyone's surprise, as soon as they stepped outside, they saw Fan Bing walking out of another classroom.

Upon seeing Anxin, she quickly walked over, grabbed his arm, and led him outside.

"Why?"

"Walk."

Fan Bing didn't say it directly, but waited until the two of them came out before she whispered:

Has Director He sent you a message?

Director He?

Anxin was taken aback and subconsciously took out her pager.

He did hear the vibration, but he didn't pay it any mind. At the time, he was trying to figure out how to use an apple to express "anger."

After taking it out, he saw the message:

"I left a message, asked them to call back... and I sent it to you too?"

"Correct!"

Fan Bing took out her pager:
"Quick, let's find a phone and call Director He back. I have a feeling 'Princess Pearl' is about to start filming!"

As she spoke, she walked toward the IC phone booth by the roadside.

"Hey, where's my IC card... Quick, call me, call me, hey, where's my card?"

Anxinxin is telling you, you worthless piece of trash.

He took out his IC phone card, inserted it into the card slot, and dialed the number on his pager.

"Beep beep... Hello, who is this?"

Hearing He Xiuqiong's voice, Anxin greeted her:

"Hello Director He, this is An Xin."

"Oh? Reassured?!"

For some reason, He Xiuqiong's voice held a hint of excitement.

Meanwhile, An Xin, looking at the girl who was almost right next to her face, added:
"Fan Bing and I are together. We just finished our acting class and are calling you back."

"Huh? You two are together?"

He Xiuqiong was also somewhat surprised, but it was just in time:
"Will she be able to hear us when we talk?"

"Yes... Hello Director He, An Xin and I are together. Please speak, we can hear you."

"Haha, okay, I'll tell you all at once. Don't worry, remember when we talked on the phone about a script that would be perfect for you?"

“I remember. If it weren’t for what you said, I might not have been interested in becoming an actor.”

"what."

He Xiuqiong chuckled softly and continued:

"The script project has been finalized, and I've only just arrived in Yanjing... Hmm, so, where are you two now?"

"Beijing Film Studio."

"That's perfect, it's not far from where I live. Why don't you two come over, and I'll talk to you in person, what do you say?"

Upon hearing this, and seeing An Xin looking at her with questioning eyes, Fan Bing nodded without hesitation.

So he said with relief:

"Okay, then give me the address, and we'll head over now."

"Okay, come on over, I'm almost there too, the address is..."

He Xiuqiong gave the address of a hotel that the two of them obviously couldn't afford. Fan Bing knew this, and after hanging up the phone, she pulled An Xin to leave.

Her emotions had clearly become heightened:
"Oh, it's finally starting, it's finally starting... Do you know how long I've been waiting for Ziwei?"

Upon hearing this, Anxin was speechless.
"Are you sure Director He wants you to play Princess Ziwei?"

"Oh? You've read that book too?"

"Uh...not yet." "Then hurry up and start reading! I don't know what role Director He wants you to play, but you'll definitely be fine. You need to start reading now..."

"I'm asking, are you sure the director wants you to play Princess Ziwei?"

Although he hadn't read the original novel, he remembered very clearly that she wasn't playing Ziwei at all, but rather Ziwei's maid.

But the girl looked completely certain:
"Yes, after Sister Liu sent my photo to Director He, he said it was Sister Liu who recommended me for the first audition, and that she thought I was perfect for the role of Ziwei. After seeing me, he felt I was even more suitable..."

"?"

Now I felt relieved and confused.

So how did she eventually become Jin Suo?

Could it be that I, as a reborn individual, caused the butterfly effect?

He was puzzled, but he didn't know much about this girl in his previous life, and for a moment he was at a loss.

In addition, she kept urging him, so Anxin had no choice but to ride his motorcycle and take her to the hotel.

Upon arrival, I received a page from He Xiuqiong with her room number on it.

The two went directly to the corresponding floor and knocked on the door.

The door opened quickly, and the first thing He Xiuqiong saw was An Xin's face.

Ok.

The more I look, the more I like it.

This face... this temperament, it's as if it was made for the warm-hearted Ertai!
It's absolutely perfect.

So he smiled and stepped aside:
"come in."

"Hello, Director He..."

The two children greeted each other politely and went into the suite. It was then that He Xiuqiong noticed that Fan Bing was acting strangely.

"Bingbing, your hair...??"

The girl with the female soldier's hairstyle quickly said:

"I recently filmed a music video, and the director had some styling requirements... Director He, I've asked the makeup artist, and it won't affect wearing a wig."

"Uh……"

He Xiuqiong paused, seemingly wanting to say something, but ultimately nodded and looked at An Xin:

"Don't worry, are you adjusting well to life in Yanjing?"

Hearing He Xiuqiong's words, An Xin, who sat down on the sofa as instructed, nodded politely.
"It's pretty good."

"Ha, have you taken the photos yet?"

"I've taken the picture, here you go."

Anxin took out the artistic photos from her bag, and He Xiuqiong looked surprised after taking them.

This photo... is even better than the person in the picture.

No, you can’t say that either.

He would have been more eye-catching with makeup on.

With a hint of surprise, she praised:

"That was really well done."

"hey-hey."

Anxin smiled somewhat shyly.

"I'll have someone scan this photo tomorrow and send it back to Taiwan. Is that alright?"

"OK."

After nodding in agreement, He Xiuqiong took out a script and a book from the drawer.

The name is exactly the same, it's "Princess Pearl".

"I actually prepared this script last time, but since you said you were coming to Yanjing, I thought I'd give it to you when I saw you. I heard you're taking acting classes?"

“An Xin is very talented, Director He, all the teachers say so.”

"..."

Hearing Fan Bing's words, An Xin's lips twitched.

Okay, you're smart.

It didn't say, "Director Xie said the same thing."

Upon hearing this, He Xiuqiong smiled and nodded.
"Ah."

Since her time in Inner Mongolia, she has naturally felt a sense of closeness to Anxin.

So much so that once inside the house, everyone's attention was actually focused on her.

“Take this script and book back and read them. Bingbing, your script is still being prepared. His copy is for the character of Fu Ertai in the book.”

"Uh……"

A hint of disappointment immediately appeared in the girl's eyes.

An Xin asked, puzzled:

"This requires an audition, right, Director He?"

"Of course."

He Xiuqiong nodded, but her tone carried a hint of something deeper that words couldn't describe:
"Remember not to show the script to anyone. I'm the producer of this film, and the casting director is someone else. Don't worry, just read it carefully and try to understand the character. Do your best at the audition in a few days. As long as you meet the director's requirements, there shouldn't be any problems."

Anxin was taken aback.

He then realized that He Xiuqiong was giving him special treatment.

Although the statement wasn't definitively ruled out.

But at the same time, he noticed the slight disappointment in Fan Bing's eyes, and after thinking for a moment, asked:

"Director He, what about her?"

"Ziwei's script is being completed. It should be sent to you in the next day or two, and I'll give it to you then. Bingbing, you have to work hard, you know? I have high hopes for you."

Upon hearing this, Fan Bingbing's disappointment quickly turned into joy:
"Yes! I know, Director He. Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down!"

"what."

He Xiuqiong chuckled softly, then continued:

"Bingbing, Anxin, would you two be interested in joining our company?"

Anxin was taken aback.

I just realized that she meant she wanted me to join her, or rather, Qiong Yao's agency.

But Fan Bingbing reacted even faster than him:
"I have!"

Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately agreed.

Anxin's lips twitched suddenly.

no……

Can you rush faster?

(End of this chapter)