Huayu: From "Good Fortune Across the Sky" to becoming a top star

Two hours later, Jiang Xun arrived in Yanjing.

Compared to the humid heat of Shanghai, the weather in Yanjing is dry and hot. If you're not used to it, you'll feel like you're going to get a nosebleed if you stay there for too long.

Jiang Xun didn't go directly to the hotel, but instead went to the mall and bought a very cheap short-sleeved shirt and shorts to try to match Xiao Bei's image.

Back at the hotel, he changed his clothes, looked in the mirror, and then messed up his hair, putting on a nonchalant expression. Combined with his sunburnt skin from the high altitude, he looked exactly like a hoodlum.

Wiping the clothes on the cement floor afterwards will likely improve the effect.

Jiang Xun has seen the movie "Better Days".

Well, it's a decent movie, but the subject matter definitely scores higher than the plot.

The acting of the main actors was also fine, Zhou Dongyu was decent, and the quality of the "Zhang Yimou Girls" is still there.

Yi Yangqianxi's bubbly voice is hard to describe. It's the one thing that Jiang Xun finds most unacceptable. Whether it's "Better Days" or "A Little Red Flower," as soon as his bubbly voice comes out, Jiang Xun can instantly be pulled out of the scene.

What was most surprising was actually Zhou Ye's performance.

When I first watched "Better Days," I thought Jiang Xun was a naturally gifted actress, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she was the biggest surprise in the movie.

As a result, he reached his peak right from his debut.

After reading part of the script sent to him by the production company, Jiang Xun also flipped through the original novel.

I couldn't watch it for long. It's very different from the movie. For example, the character of Wei Lai, the crime plot, the scapegoating plot... you can see the shadows of many classic novels.

The original author, Jiu Yuexi, is also a notable figure.

The term "plagiarism" in the world of novels seems to have been coined by her.

This includes, but is not limited to: the "Dearest" series borrowing elements from "Detective Conan" and "Psychological Crime";

"He Knows" borrows elements from "Kekexili" and "The Bell of Resentment";

The film "Better Days" borrows elements from "White Night" and "The Suspect".

This is easy to see; it's the core symbiotic relationship between the male and female protagonists.

However, this relationship in "Better Days" is written very superficially and shallowly, completely lacking the chilling feeling of "White Night".

The movie is even more inexplicable.

The male lead inexplicably falls in love with the female lead and helps her in various ways. He even takes the blame for her after she commits murder, without any foreshadowing, leaving Jiang Xun completely bewildered.

The female lead also inexplicably falls in love with the male lead, and is heartbroken after he takes the blame, even turning herself in at the end, which is very abrupt.

Of course, some of the plot points might have had to be done this way to pass censorship.

Despite all these issues, it is still a good movie to watch.

The audition for "Better Days" took place in a temporary office in an office building in Chaoyang District.

This was Jiang Xun's third audition for the film, and arguably his last. It was his only chance.

After explaining his purpose to the staff, the young lady in charge of reception led Jiang Xun to the waiting area.

The waiting area was already quite crowded, and many of the people there were acquaintances.

Jiang Xun glanced over and immediately spotted his competitors, Yi Yangqianxi and Zhou Ye.

Both of them were holding scripts, especially Zhou Ye, whose brows were furrowed and whose face carried a hint of fierceness and gloom, probably because she had already entered the role.

Jiang Xun sat down next to Zhou Ye, who conveniently separated Yi Yang Qianxi from him.

While everyone else was reading the script, Jiang Xun couldn't just sit idly by, so he reached into his pocket and finally pulled out an orange to peel.

This scene quickly caught Zhou Ye's attention, and she looked up at Jiang Xun.

The first impression between people comes from appearance. If someone looks pleasing to the eye, it can immediately shorten the distance between them.

As everyone knows, Jiang Xun became famous because of his face.

"Are you Jiang Xun?"

"It's me, want some?" Jiang Xun had already peeled the orange, even removing the white pith from the flesh. The flesh looked thick and tender, very appetizing.

"This..." Zhou Ye hesitated for a moment; this person was a bit too familiar. But she still took one. "Thank you."

"You're welcome," Jiang Xun said with a smile, then asked Yi Yangqianxi next door, "Hey buddy, are you eating?"

Yi Yangqianxi realized what was happening and gave Jiang Xun a polite smile: "No need, thank you."

"You look even better in person than in videos! I used to think that all internet celebrities relied on filters." Zhou Ye was infected by Jiang Xun's casual aura and took the initiative to start a conversation.

"Looking down on internet celebrities? I'm going to post you on my Douyin account."

"No, no, I was just kidding. Are you here for an audition too?"

"yes."

"Which role are you auditioning for? It seems that apart from a few main characters, all the supporting roles have already been decided." Zhou Ye said, habitually taking another piece of orange from Jiang Xun's hand.

"Xiao Bei," Jiang Xun said.

Upon hearing Jiang Xun's words, Zhou Ye gasped and gave Yi Yangqianxi a fascinating look.

Upon hearing their conversation, Yi Yangqianxi's body stiffened slightly, but she quickly returned to normal.

This is understandable, since all three members of TFBOYS are singers. If they can land this movie, it will be a turning point for Yi Yangqianxi, which will broaden his future prospects.

If he can't win her over, he'll have to keep singing forever. His singing isn't that great, so he'll just have to rely on the talent he accumulated as a child.

This can be considered the second huge butterfly effect caused by Jiang Xun's rebirth, the first of which was of course the King of Litang.

"These oranges are really sweet. Where did you buy them? I'll buy some too." Zhou Ye cleverly changed the subject.

"Bought in Shanghai."

Zhou Ye: "...Good luck!"

She lowered her voice deliberately when she said this, as if afraid of being overheard.

"It's a sure thing," Jiang Xun said, without lowering his voice.

It wasn't that he was absolutely certain of victory, but he couldn't afford to lose in terms of momentum. Perhaps he could even disrupt Yi Yangqianxi's rhythm, which would be the icing on the cake.

Seeing Jiang Xun's confident demeanor, Zhou Ye couldn't help but want to give him a thumbs up.

But Yi Yangqianxi has already auditioned twice, so he probably knows the script by heart.

Looking at Jiang Xun, he didn't even have a script. Jiang Xun only recently became famous, so the production team probably just gave him a minor role.

"Why don't you take another look at the script?" Zhou Ye handed him her script.

Jiang Xun thanked him and accepted the script.

Otherwise, it would seem a bit too pretentious.

He forgot about it when he came out today, but since his rebirth, his memory has become extremely strong. Not to mention the script, he can even remember most of the scenes from the original movie.

"How are your preparations going?"

Zhou Ye shook her head: "I don't know. I'll do my best and leave the rest to fate. The director said I'm quite suitable for the role of Wei Lai."

"It does fit quite well," Jiang Xun nodded.

At that moment, the audition room door opened.

"Yi Yangqianxi, are you ready?"

"Ready." Yi Yangqianxi shuddered slightly, then quickly closed the script, stood up and walked in, glancing at Jiang Xun as she passed by.

"See? His legs are weak." Jiang Xun turned to Zhou Ye and said with a smile.

Zhou Ye laughed awkwardly twice, not daring to reply.