Huayu: Reborn in 97, transferring to the Central Academy of Drama's star-studded class

For the scene where they sign the contract, Director Feng said he had to ask a friend to search for a long time before finding a villa with a golf course.

Jiang Lai stood on the rooftop with his hands on his hips, shielded his eyes, looked around, and clicked his tongue in disdain.

So shabby!

Is this what you call a golf course? Is this what you call a villa? This is just a self-constructed house in the village.

In such a small area, with just a little force, the golf ball would fly to someone else's house.

Jiang Lai pondered it for a moment.

It's time to give these country bumpkins a little taste of luxury.

North of Beijing's outskirts.

This place has not yet been developed; it is still mostly riverbanks and earthen slopes, unlike the bustling scene of later generations.

The film crew drove in in cars and followed a small road to a real golf course. Everyone stood in front of the terrace, looking astonished.

As far as the eye can see, there is an endless expanse of green grassland, shimmering with a pale green luster.

Surrounded by rolling hills, with a clear lake in the distance reflecting the blue sky, and sunlight casting shadows on the pine forests on both sides.

This scenery is absolutely beautiful.

When the wind blows, you can smell the scent of grass and pine needles.

Everyone felt much better after coming here from the drab film set.

Director Feng tilted his head and looked at Jiang Lai with disbelief.

"Yours?"

Jiang Lai nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"Yes, it's mine."

Director Feng grinned and said with a hint of envy, "You're still too modest."

It's no wonder Director Feng acted this way. At that time, golf had only been introduced to China for a little over a decade, and there weren't many golf courses nationwide. Besides, the general public didn't really like watching it.

At this time, golf courses were mostly used to receive foreign guests and for business trips, and were usually deserted.

Then Director Feng excitedly said, "Hey, you guys get ready first. I'll take Wang Xiaolie to scout out the location. It would be such a waste not to shoot these scenes."

Wang Xiaolie was the cinematographer for this film, and he was also the cinematographer for "The Troubleshooters".

Even without Director Feng saying anything, this guy had already grabbed his camera and was happily filming everywhere.

Jiang Lai smiled gently and sat comfortably under the parasol. The others were either tidying up equipment or running around having fun, all enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

But Jiang Lai didn't notice at all that Zhang Ziyi's expression was constantly changing, his eyes filled with complex emotions and struggle.

"Uncle Ge, why don't you go out and have fun with the soldiers?"

Jiang Lai looked at Ge You, who was also resting under the umbrella, and asked.

As soon as he arrived, he found a chair and sat down, looking like he was resting with his eyes closed. You could say he's just like Uncle Ge, lounging around wherever he goes.

"Sigh, I'm too old to play anymore." Grandpa Ge didn't even lift his eyelids.

"You're only forty this year, right? Or am I mistaken?"

Grandpa Ge opened his eyes and tilted his head to the side.

"You actually believed that?"

Jiang Lai: "..."

Grandpa Ge grinned and said:

"I'm just thinking about the play."

"You've already acted so well, why are you still thinking about it?" Jiang Lai asked.

"Hey! You know, I have to think about it no matter what. I can't sleep at night until I've figured out every single scene."

Jiang Lai nodded, seemingly lost in thought.

So that's how hair disappears.

"Let's have a chat, what were your thoughts on this scene?"

Grandpa Ge glanced at Jiang Lai, sat up straight, and pointed his finger in a daze.

"You see, Yao Yuan probably doesn't want to take this job. It could cause a lot of trouble if things go wrong, but there's nothing he can do. Circumstances are beyond his control, and he has to make a living, right?"

"That's why he went into detail about the contract terms when signing it, firstly to avoid causing trouble for himself, and secondly to discourage the second-generation rich kid."

"So I was thinking, how do I express this emotion well? Should I hold back or let it out when I'm acting?"

Jiang Lai thought about his role and said, "I think you should tone it down a bit. I'll definitely still play that arrogant and impatient character, the kind that's outwardly expressive. If you tone it down a bit, the scene will come alive. Of course, this is just my feeling, and I don't know if it's appropriate."

Grandpa Ge looked at Jiang Lai with great interest and suddenly felt that this kid was quite interesting.

The two started discussing the characters, and as they talked, they moved from discussing the characters to discussing the performance itself.

Ge You said that acting is his greatest enjoyment, but what he enjoys most is the process of immersing himself in the role and figuring out how to create the character.

What touched Jiang Lai the most was what Uncle Ge said.

"I think acting is like being a person. You have to be humble and have a serious attitude. If you don't understand the character thoroughly and don't act genuinely, not only will the audience not be able to watch it, but you yourself won't be able to live with it either."

Jiang Lai listened attentively, while Zhang Ziyi, standing beside him, also pondered the matter carefully.

Feng Xiaogang once commented on Ge You, saying that he always played a nonsensical person with a straight face, and said some nonsensical things very sincerely.

This statement reveals that the person who always appears relaxed and sly on screen is actually always tense behind the scenes.

This tension doesn't refer to being nervous or stiff, but rather to a deep understanding of the character and an extreme dedication to the role.

Film critics always say that Ge You can easily portray the inner tension and struggle of a character, but the effort behind it is not so easy.

Just like what the little rascal said in "Farewell My Concubine," how many beatings does one have to endure to become a star?

How much hair would you have to lose to play Ge You?

......

"The video feed is normal!"

"The sound pickup is also OK!"

"Snapped!"

"Action!"

On the grass, Jiang Lai gripped the golf club, stuck out his buttocks, and swung the club hard, sending the golf ball flying.

Grandpa Ge sat under the parasol next to him and slowly began to speak to the paper on the table:

"Agreement, Party A: Mr. Jiang Wancheng"

Here's a small change: the crew was used to calling him "Little Boss Jiang," and Director Feng found it easy to say, so he simply changed Boss You's surname to Jiang and started calling him "Little Boss Jiang."

"Party B, Dreamy One-Day Trip, abbreviated as Dreamy. Party A and Party B have reached the following agreement through negotiation."

Grandpa Ge would occasionally glance up at Jiang Lai, reciting the lines from the agreement slowly and deliberately, with intonation, as if afraid the other party wouldn't hear him clearly.

"Thirdly, if Party A unilaterally terminates the agreement without Party B's permission, it will be considered a breach of contract. (Parentheses: In the event of war, natural disasters, or force majeure...)"

Jiang Lai had been ignoring him until now, when he finally interrupted and said, "Even if the sky falls, it will still work."

Grandpa Ge glanced at Jiang Lai, frowned, and continued, "Party A should compensate Party B for all losses. Four..."

"Don't worry about it, I'll sign it for you, isn't that enough? As long as we can get past the old man, anything is fine."

Jiang Lai interrupted again, looking down at the ball on the ground, then at the flag on the green, and said:

"If I go back on my word, you see? This stadium, and my car, will all be yours."

With a single swing, the ball soared high into the air and landed perfectly in the hole.

Jiang Lai got instantly excited and spontaneously shouted, "Did you see that?! Hole in on the first try!"

After saying that, he leaned on the cue stick, shaking his leg and showing off.

Wang Xiaolie precisely controlled the camera, capturing everything.

The camera slowly pans up, revealing a shimmering lake in the distance, with mountains appearing and disappearing in the distance. A flock of egrets takes off from the ground and soars into the blue sky.

Off-camera, Zhang Ziyi stood in the crowd, gently biting her lip.

Her gaze remained fixed on Jiang Lai, her eyes filled with admiration, a reluctance to be merely a pretty face, and pride.