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Since Shu Chang can't come, Han Yi has another option, but he doesn't know if that girl is at the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy right now.

He handed the script for "Chinese Paladin" to Liu Yifei, said goodbye, and then rushed to the Affiliated Secondary Dance School of Beijing Dance Academy in HD District.

This school specializes in ballet, classical dance, folk dance, musical dance, and, oh yes, art design.

Most dance academies are six-year programs. Students enter at age twelve and train until age eighteen, when their bodies are fully developed, much like raising lean horses in ancient times.

Ballet dancers resemble swans, and folk dancers are like tassels, but most of them have slightly bowed legs.

When Han Yi arrived at the Beijing Dance Academy, after registering at the security office, the security captain specially assigned a team member to follow him.

This time it won't be as convenient as going to the Central Academy of Drama, since the Central Academy of Drama is like our own backyard.

Han Yi walked in front, while the old man behind him followed and gave directions.

"Sir, I'd like to find a fourth-grade girl who dances, named Jing Tian, ​​and ask her to act in a movie. Do you know Jing Tian?"

Han Yi asked casually, "I was just trying my luck, whether I had a chance or not."

Surprisingly, the old man, despite his age, was still quite sharp. After a moment's thought, he asked, "Are you talking about that little princess from Xi'an?"

"What princess?"

"There's only one person in the whole school named Jing Tian, ​​and she's from Xi'an. You wouldn't believe it—"

The old man walked up to Han Yi and began gesturing.

"When this little girl first arrived at school, the entourage was huge! Seven or eight cars came, led by a Hongqi, followed by BMWs, Audis, Passats, and so on. The girl was dressed quite simply, but her demeanor was completely different from everyone else's, like...like what was it again?"

"A flower of worldly wealth and honor?" Han Yi tentatively replied.

The old man nodded quickly: "Yes, that's exactly what I meant!"

With a clear goal in mind, the old man's steps became lighter.

A few minutes later, Han Yi was led to the door of a dance studio. The security guard went in and explained the purpose of the visit to the teacher before inviting the teacher out to meet Han Yi.

That was really tough, like Tang Sanzang's journey to the West. If I get reborn next time, I might as well just be classmates with Tian Tian.

When Li Xin, a folk dance teacher who was giving a lesson, heard the security guard's words, her first reaction was disbelief. It wasn't until the security guard described Han Yi's appearance, height, and age in detail that she left the classroom with some skepticism.

Upon seeing him in person, she was finally convinced that it really was Director Han Yi.

Heaven has eyes! The big-name director who just won the Palme d'Or is actually coming to the Beijing Dance Academy to select actors!

Li Xin, who was not yet a young woman, quickly ran forward, grasped Han Yi's hand, and said, "I've been waiting for you like the stars and the moon, Director Han, you've finally arrived."

Han Yi was a little confused: "What do you want me to do?"

"Director Han, you don't know this, but ever since you won the Palme d'Or, you haven't visited any schools except Beijing Film Academy and the Central Academy of Drama. You've been eagerly awaiting this opportunity to come to our Beijing Dance Academy!"

"Teacher, you flatter me. I still don't know how to address you?"

"My surname is Li and my given name is Xin. Just call me Li Xin."

"Okay, Li Xin."

Han Yi didn't stand on ceremony and called her by her real name. The two were about eight years apart in age, not quite at the level of being worth three gold bricks.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Xin finally understood that Han Yi's purpose in coming here was to see Jing Tian.

She said, "Director Han, you've come at the perfect time! Jing Tian just got back from her hometown and is practicing Yangko dance in the classroom!"

"What? Yangko dance?!" Han Yi was stunned.

"It's Yangko, from northern Shaanxi. Unlike the lively and playful Yangko of Northeast China or the rugged and unrestrained Yangko of Shandong, the northern Shaanxi Yangko is powerful and vigorous!"

Han Yi thought to himself, "Could it be that the emperors in Xi'an in ancient times danced Yangko at their banquets? That's quite interesting. I just wonder how well Jing Tian is practicing."

Li Xin continued, "Yangge is the most representative Han folk dance in northern China, and Jing Tian is quite talented in this..."

Han Yi chuckled sheepishly, "It's probably because I ate too much oil-splashed noodles."

"Hehehe..."

The two entered the classroom. Han Yi saw Jing Tian, ​​wearing stockings, holding a colorful fan in one hand and twirling a handkerchief in the other, gracefully swaying in the center of the classroom, seemingly muttering something to herself:

"Hey hey yo! Honest man, keep working hard, and you'll have food and clothing every year, month after month, ee ya hey..."

Li Xin approached, interrupting the group who were practicing, quietly pulled Jing Tian aside and gave her a few instructions, then led her to Han Yi.

"Director Han, this is Jing Tian, ​​the actress you've been looking for. Would you like to give her a tryout?"

Han Yi waved his hand, looked at Jing Tian, ​​and said gently:

"Hello, Jing Tian. I'm Han Yi, a director. I saw your performance poster at the Little Swan Art Troupe when I was in Xi'an before. I'm here to ask if you'd be interested in trying acting?"

With one sentence, he set the tone for the matter. Jing Tian is only fifteen years old now, and her only public appearance was as a little bee in the Xi'an Little Swan Art Troupe in her hometown. After that, she was sent to Beijing.

Han Yi said this because he was afraid she would misunderstand.

At this time, Jing Tian had not yet fully matured, but her long-term dance training had shaped her elegant figure. Coupled with the fresh temperament that comes with her age, it was already clear that she would become a gentle and lovely woman who fits the Eastern aesthetic in the future.

With an oval face and large, round, almond-shaped eyes, Jing Tian looked completely bewildered by Han Yi's question.

Although she had never been involved in acting, dancing was, after all, related to the entertainment industry, so she naturally recognized the famous Director Han in front of her.

"Huh? I... I don't know how to act..." Jing Tian's soft, sweet voice floated out from her throat.

She glanced quickly at Han Yi, then nervously lowered her head again, her hands clasped together, her fingertips unconsciously scratching her palms, muttering to herself as if asking and answering a question:

"Director Han... I'd also like to try acting, but I'm afraid I'll cause you trouble... You, you're a great director."

Han Yi looked at the youthful and innocent Jing Tian and couldn't help but chuckle, thinking to himself:

"It's okay. In a few years, if you really want to be an actor, the resources you'll have will scare everyone in the Chinese entertainment industry to death. Besides, acting skills also depend on suitability. We can't exactly send you to film some period action comedy like 'Anaconda.'"

He softened his tone and said gently, "It's alright, Jing Tian. The character you're playing is about your age, so you don't need much acting skill; just be yourself. If you're worried, you can take a look at the script first."

As Han Yi spoke, he took out the script for "Anu" from the Legend of Sword and Fairy from his shoulder bag and handed it to her, adding, "Take a look at it first, then go home and discuss it with your family tonight. Make a decision after you've thought it through."

Jing Tian blankly took the script, thinking to herself, "Being an actress seems pretty interesting. Should I talk to my dad about it? I'm doing the Yangko dance every day, and my legs are getting numb..."

She paused for a few seconds, then nodded and replied, "Okay, I understand, Director Han. I'll discuss it with my mom tonight and then call you."

"Okay, I'll wait for your message."

……

Late June.

The main cast of "Chinese Paladin" has been basically confirmed: Liu Yifei as Zhao Ling'er, Tang Yan as Lin Yueru, Zhu Yawen as Tang Yu Xiaobao, Luo Jin as Liu Jinyuan, and Jing Tian, ​​who is yet to be confirmed, will play Anu if she agrees.

As for the Drunken Sword Immortal and the Moon Worship Cult Leader, Han Yi asked Michelle Yeoh to bring back the original cast: Tse Kwan-ho and Elvis Tsui.

At this point, only the male lead, Li Xiaoyao, has not yet been decided.

That morning, Han Yi was in Ruoxing Studio, discussing the filming locations for "Chinese Paladin" with Gao Qiang and Zhao Bin.

"I think we should go to Yunnan to take a look. Fantasy dramas need mountains and rivers to be truly authentic," Gao Qiang said first.