The birth of an actor

Chapter 41 The Turning Point of Fate

Actually, Anxin thought back carefully and realized that he watched "Princess Pearl" at a classmate's house. It turned out that one of his roommates was from Beijing, not far from Renmin University. After getting to know his roommates better, he saw Little Swallow on Hunan TV for the first time…

I didn't pay attention at first, but as I watched, I found the plot to be quite engaging.

So every day at the appointed time, he and a few of his roommates would run to the other person's house together.

They were also discussing various plot points with great interest.

He didn't think anything of it at the time, but now, the moment he touched the script, he suddenly felt a bit... strange.

I think this script is really just so-so.

Fortunately...

He Xiuqiong felt that she was more suited to the role of Ertai than Erkang. Otherwise, the thought of her pointing at people with her big nostrils as a meme would be all over the place more than ten years from now would make her rather not film him at all and would have to think of other ways.

Lying in bed, he recalled the script he had just seen, his mind filled with all sorts of colorful and chaotic thoughts.

But after much thought, he came to a conclusion.

Whether or not I continue acting, I'll only film this one idol period drama like Qiong Yao's.

Nothing else, just that I don't like it.

It's that simple.

With this thought in mind, he fell into a deep sleep.

Then, exhausted from less than 5 hours of sleep, I yawned and rode my bike to pick up the girl who also looked utterly hopeless, and we went to the zoo clothing market again.

Around 4:20, after finishing their makeup and forcing smiles, the two faced the suppliers again.

At this moment, the two noticed that there was another male and female model not far away... Clearly, the merchants had begun to imitate this.

Hi.

Leave it alone.

Anxin straightened her "Korean style" shirt, put one hand in her pocket, and flashed a smile that would make any early-rising older woman's heart flutter.

Even Fan Bingbing, who occasionally turned around, seemed a little dizzy from the sight.

I think Anxin is getting better and better at it.

His every move and gesture exudes the aura of a big star.

So she cheered herself up and smiled even more sweetly.

Soon, around 9 or 10 a.m., the two of them finished get off work.

Exhausted, the two barely spoke. They took their wages and the twenty yuan Liang Zi gave them to buy water, and left the market.

They didn't speak the whole way. Fan Bing snuggled against his back as soon as she got on the motorcycle, and An Xin, used to it, drove steadily. Back home, she put on the bamboo tube and continued to suffer…

Then, after the midday practice session, he took Fan Bing back home.

Neither of them mentioned going back to the Beijing Film Studio. However, on the way there, Fan Bing carefully instructed him to read the original novel more and familiarize himself with the script.

Anxin had originally planned to do the same, but when she got home and her butt hit the bed, intending to rest for ten minutes... she opened her eyes again and it was already dark.

Fine.

He was too lazy to even make chicken soup, so he sat down at the table and picked up the original novel to start reading.

I watched until after 10 o'clock, then turned off the lights and went to sleep again.

When I opened my eyes again, it was time to go to work.

As he rode his bike to pick up Fan Bing, he looked at the first hint of dawn breaking in the sky and thought to himself, "Why are we getting busier and busier these days?"

……

Over the next few days, Anxin felt as if her days were locked in a time loop.

Going to work, practicing martial arts, attending classes, reading scripts, sleeping...

There was no more adjustment.

Fan Bingbing has finally received the script for "Princess Ziwei".

He even skipped the Beijing Film Studio, focusing all his attention on the audition the week after next.

She is like that, and so is Anxin.

Then, on July 14th, Anxin received a package delivered by a truck from her hometown.

A large bag of prepared Tripterygium wilfordii.

After calling his grandfather, he delivered it to Old Ye's place, but he refused the money the old man offered.

It's just that it's not anything special anyway. If the old man needs it, just tell him in advance and he'll get it.

Then I went to class.

He found these acting classes very comfortable. Teacher Liu's theoretical knowledge was quite solid. From how to express emotions, to how to develop emotions, and to how to project emotions outward, he listened to the basics as if they were sweet rain.

I've finally reached the threshold of becoming an actor.

During this period, He Xiuqiong did not contact him.

Finally, a week later, the crew arrived, along with an agent surnamed Sun.

They arranged for Fan Bingbing and An Xin to meet together.

Sun, the broker, spoke Mandarin with a strong Minnan accent and held a brochure-like object in his hand, introducing the various strengths and weaknesses of Qiongyao's company, "Wanwan Yiren Brokerage Co., Ltd."

Indeed, from the TV series mentioned above to the artist structure, Manager Sun painted a very rosy picture for the two of them.

Unfortunately, after reading the script that day, An Xin made up her mind that she might find a talent agency in the future, but definitely not one for idol dramas... But Fan Bing listened with her eyes shining.

Then, after the conversation ended, he said firmly to Anxin:

"I've made up my mind, I'm signing! What about you?"

"...Have you thought it through?"

"Ok!"

The girl nodded vigorously, her eyes filled with anticipation for the future:

"I've made up my mind. I think Aunt Qiong Yao's agency is perfect for me. Didn't Agent Sun just say that the mainland market is huge? Going there is the perfect opportunity!"

"Are you sure? You just heard it too, their contracts for newcomers are five and seven years."

"Of course I heard him. And I understand what he means: the longer the contract, the more resources they'll give me! ... Think about it, I'm only fifteen, even if I sign a seven-year contract, I'll only be 22 when I come out..."

"You mean you want to sign a seven-year contract?" An Xin was stunned.

Five years felt like a long time to him, and this silly girl actually wants seven?
"Are you crazy?"

"No, it's a seven-year contract!"

The girl's face was resolute. Looking at An Xin's utterly absurd gaze, she shook her head slightly:

"You're new to this industry, so you don't know... how many people want to get ahead! Don't worry, really, I've seen way too many people want to get ahead..."

"..."

Anxin rolled her eyes.

After spending half a month together, he had already figured out most of the girl's background.

The other party seems to have a rich resume, but in reality, they are all bark and no bite. Although they have certainly seen and experienced more than I have, their knowledge is still limited.

"You half-baked expert, and you're trying to lecture me?"

"Oh, I'm serious!"

The girl was a little anxious:
“I’ve worked on film sets before, so I know how far these people will go for a chance to get ahead. Don’t underestimate this contract…”

"I didn't underestimate it."

Seeing that she thought he was stopping her, Anxin shook her head slightly:

"I'm just saying that what you need to do now is calm down and think it over carefully, and then talk to your aunt and uncle about it. You can't make this decision on your own. Think about it from another perspective: if your daughter suddenly signed a seven-year contract with a company behind your back, how would you feel?"

"I'm so happy for her!"

"What are you so happy about!"

He shook his head helplessly:

"So, listen to me. I'll take you home now so you can think things through. Ideally, take a shower to calm yourself down. You're not stupid. Go over everything Manager Sun said in your mind, think it through, and then tell your aunt and uncle the whole story. Get their opinions, and then you can reach a consensus before making a decision. That's the best way, understand?"

He spoke with genuine sincerity and earnestness.

As a mentally mature "adult," he knew very well that youthful impulsiveness sometimes leads to recklessness.

Although he was well aware that the girl's path to stardom would begin from this moment, Anxin felt she should reconsider after hearing that she was about to sign a seven-year contract with the other party.

Because... if she remembers correctly, after "Princess Pearl," Qiong Yao's other drama, "Romance in the Rain," did not feature her.

It's unclear whether she didn't want to act on her own initiative or whether she inadvertently offended someone at the company.

From this perspective alone, Qiong Yao's company is definitely not a promised land.

Based on this, it's possible that the contract won't necessarily be signed for that long.

Seeing his sincerity, Fan Bing thought for a moment and then showed an expression of agreement:

"Okay, I'll go back and think about it carefully... I promise you, I'll also discuss it with my family, is that alright?"

"Ah."

Seeing that she had agreed, I breathed a sigh of relief.

The girl suddenly laughed:

"Ha, why do I feel like you care about me so much... uh... no, I mean, you're worried about me... no, uh..."

As she spoke, her face suddenly turned red.

Anxin rolled her eyes:
"I'm afraid you'll get sold out and still be helping the seller count the money... Alright, it's getting late, let's go."

"Ah."

As the motorcycle sputtered along, suddenly, the girl leaning against Anxin's back, with her eyes closed, said:
"Don't worry, if I become famous, I'll definitely make sure you become famous too!"

"Ha~"

Anxin chuckled softly.

"Okay, then hurry up and become famous, I'm waiting to benefit from your fame."

"Hehe~"

The girl chuckled softly and said no more.

They didn't even ask him what he thought.

There's no need. She already knew a few days ago that Anxin wanted to focus on her studies and had no plans to sign with a company.

Come to think of it, he's a top student from Renmin University.

Even if they don't become famous, if they study hard, they can become pillars of the nation after graduating from university.

They're much better than me...

And this opportunity right now... is the most important turning point that I can seize!

She probably understands Anxin's worries.