Huayu: This top star doesn't play by the rules.

In late May, Hengdian was already in summer, and the air was somewhat muggy. The press conference for the start of filming of "Princess Agents" was held in the Ming and Qing Palace Scenic Area of ​​Hengdian World Studios.

Early in the morning, the press conference venue was packed with reporters from hundreds of media outlets across the country, carrying their cameras and microphones, who had already secured the best spots.

Fans of Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin, and others also held up light boards and banners for their respective artists, eagerly waiting outside the security cordon.

As a highly anticipated historical drama since its inception, especially with the male and female leads being the extremely popular Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin, "Princess Agents" has been generating immense buzz from the very beginning.

At 10:00 a.m., accompanied by rousing music, the main creative team of "Princess Agents" took to the stage one by one.

Leading the way were the director Wu Jingyuan and the producer, followed by Zhao Liying, who played the female lead Chu Qiao, Lin Gengxin, who played the male lead Yuwen Yue, Chen Chao, who played Yan Xun, and Li Qin, who played Princess Yuan Chun.

The moment Chen Chao stepped onto the stage, a series of barely suppressed gasps erupted from the audience.

Today, he was meticulously dressed by the film crew's makeup artists, wearing a well-tailored black suit with a white shirt underneath. Two buttons were undone at the collar, revealing his delicate collarbone.

His hair was meticulously styled, and his handsome features appeared even more defined and striking under the spotlight.

His steps were composed, his face wore a perfectly gentle smile, and his eyes were clear and firm. He showed no sign of the awkwardness or nervousness of a newcomer facing such a grand occasion; instead, he possessed an innate aura.

"OMG! Chen Chao is so handsome!"

"I'd only ever heard his songs before, I never imagined he was so good-looking in person!"

"His looks are simply the epitome of a male lead in a period drama! Yan Xun made the right choice in selecting him!"

"I'm already looking forward to his portrayal of Yan Xun! Just his face alone is enough for me to watch the whole series!"

The reporters, who were originally there to photograph Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin, couldn't help but point their cameras at Chen Chao and take a few pictures.

After bowing slightly to the reporters and fans below the stage, Chen Chao walked to his seat and sat down.

His position was between Zhao Liying and Li Qin. Sitting next to the two beautiful actresses, his presence was not overshadowed; on the contrary, it stood out.

After the entire creative team was seated, the host walked onto the stage and announced the official start of the press conference for the start of filming of "Princess Agents".

First, the director and producer spoke, introducing the creative background and production concept of "Princess Agents".

In his speech, director Wu Jingyuan specifically mentioned Chen Chao, making no secret of his admiration for him: "Chen Chao is one of the most talented young actors I have ever seen. His understanding and portrayal of the character Yan Xun far exceeded my expectations."

"I believe that when the TV series airs, everyone will be amazed by his performance."

The director's public support excited the reporters in the audience even more. They scribbled notes rapidly, already brainstorming headlines for tomorrow's news.

After the director, producer, and screenwriter segments were completed, it was time for the lead actors to introduce themselves.

As veteran actors, Zhao Liying and Lin Gengxin were naturally very familiar with this kind of segment. After they briefly introduced their roles, it was Chen Chao's turn as the second male lead.

Smiling at the audience, Chen Chao's voice was clear and strong: "Hello everyone, I am actor Chen Chao, who plays Yan Xun in 'Princess Agents'."

"Yan Xun is a very complex and charismatic character. He went from being a dashing prince of Xiliang to experiencing the devastation of his family and the loss of his home, and eventually became the King of Yanbei, who was single-mindedly seeking revenge."

"I did a lot of preparation and put in a lot of effort to play this role well."

"Here, I would like to thank Director Wu for giving me this opportunity, and thank all the seniors and staff for their help. I will do my best to play the role of Yan Xun well and live up to everyone's expectations. Thank you all."

Chen Chao, who had already prepared his self-introduction in his mind, delivered it very smoothly, and the audience applauded enthusiastically.

After the self-introductions, it was time for the most important and crucial Q&A session with the media.

After the reporters asked the director and the male and female leads some questions, which they easily answered, the reporters turned their attention to a certain newcomer.

"Chen Chao, hello. We all know that you were a singer before, and you became a hit online with your song 'Exchange the Rest of Our Lives'. Do you feel any pressure playing the second male lead in 'Princess Agents'?" After exchanging glances, one of the reporters immediately stood up.

"There is definitely pressure, after all, Yan Xun is such an important character, and so many people are paying attention to him. But pressure can also be a driving force. I will turn this pressure into motivation to move forward, do my best to play this role well, and give everyone a satisfactory answer." Chen Chao answered the reporter's question with great composure.

"So, compared to other actors, what do you think are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?" another reporter asked immediately.

"As for my disadvantages, it's probably that I have relatively little acting experience." Chen Chao was very frank and natural about this, "I haven't acted in many dramas before, and I still need to learn from my seniors in many aspects."

"As for my advantages, I think it might be that I have a deeper understanding of the characters. I spend a lot of time thinking about the characters, feeling their joys and sorrows, and trying my best to become one with them."

His words were sincere and frank, without the slightest affectation or hypocrisy, instantly winning the favor of many people present.

But at this moment, a potentially pointed question was suddenly thrown at him: "Chen Chao, hello. We all know that before you, many talented actors have competed for the role of Yan Xun, including Teacher Dou Xiao."

Many people feel that Dou Xiao's temperament is a better match for Yan Xun's. What's your opinion on this?

The moment the question was posed, the room fell silent, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Chen Chao's face, waiting to see how he would respond.

Even Zhao Liying, Lin Gengxin, and Li Qin, who were sitting next to him, subconsciously looked at him with some concern.

After all, this question was indeed tricky. If Chen Chao did not answer it well, he could easily be labeled as "arrogant" or "disrespectful to his seniors".

However, Chen Chao remained calm and, after a moment of contemplation, said, "Dou Xiao is an excellent actor. I have seen many of his works and I greatly admire his acting skills."

"Every actor has a different understanding of the role, and the effect of their performance will also be different. I don't think there is such a thing as who is more in line with the role. All I can do is present Yan Xun as I understand him to everyone in my own way."

"As for the audience's comments, I will humbly accept them. When the TV series airs, everyone will see my performance, and then it will be too late to make a judgment."

His answer was impeccable, demonstrating both respect for his seniors and confidence, perfectly defusing this pointed question.

A round of applause erupted from the audience.