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Yu Ya: "I'm sorry, I've read the novel and told my boss about the ending. My boss doesn't really like the way the story went."

Rao Xueman: "No, the novel and the movie are very different. Many characters who appear in the novel are not in the casting this time. Xu Yi did not blow up the bar and die with everyone else. They are all alive."

Yu Ya: "Did that bastard Zhang Yang somehow get his name cleared and end up with the female lead?"

Rao Xueman: "..."

Rao Xueman: "Can Jiang Yuan answer the phone? I'd like to talk to him."

……

Xiao Yu, covering the microphone, looked at Jiang Yuan and whispered:

"Boss, Professor Rao wants to speak with you. Should you agree?"

Jiang Yuan nodded, took the phone, and said gently:

"Professor Rao, is there anything else you need me for?"

Rao Xueman felt that the gentle voice was even more suitable.

"Hello, Ms. Jiang, may I ask why you don't want to play this role? You haven't even read the script yet."

Rao Xueman said eagerly, "I can send you the script in a few days. Would you like to read the script before making a decision?"

The production team of "The Left Ear" really wanted to work with you, and we were convinced that you were the most suitable candidate.

"Just call me Jiang Yuan, Professor Rao. We haven't met before, have we?"

"Yes, we haven't seen it."

Rao Xueman wondered why Jiang Yuan asked that question.

"You've never even met me, so why are you so sure I can play this role well?"

"No reason."

Rao Xueman argued, "You may not understand the character of Xu Yi, but you are the perfect fit for this role. No one is more suitable than you."

Jiang Yuan said tactfully, "Your side has been looking for actors for several months. You should have some candidates in mind, right? Giving that actor a chance might be more appropriate than having an unwilling and lazy person like me."

Could Jiang Yuan feel like he stole someone else's role? He's so gentle.

Rao Xueman thought about it more and more and found it made sense, so she sincerely explained:

"We did have backup options from the beginning, and we originally planned to have Yang Yang make time for the audition at the end of the month. We don't want to hide this from you, Teacher Jiang."

Jiang Yuan nodded; Yang Yang was the final actor to play Xu Yi.

"But Jiang Yuan, your appearance makes both the director and I feel that he is no longer suitable."

Rao Xueman bluntly stated, "Yang Yang isn't smart enough, he's not a top student, he didn't attend a regular high school, and he has no high school experience. Compared to you, he's even less of a school heartthrob. His role overlap with Xu Yi's instantly makes him the worst choice."

"As for whether Yang Yang has a chance, Teacher Jiang can rest assured. Yang Yang's agent is Jia Shikai, and his chances are much better than many people in the industry."

Yang Yang is about to star in "The Lost Tomb," and the filming schedules for "The Lost Tomb" and "The Left Ear" overlap. We don't think he has the ability to take on multiple projects simultaneously.

Rao Xueman emphasized:

"Yang Yang was never a must-pick; he was always your substitute."

Rao Xueman's sincere tone made it difficult for Jiang Yuan to refuse.

So he simply said it:

"Teacher Rao, thank you for your trust in me and Director Su Youpeng, but I still don't want to act in it. I don't really like how the story is going."

Rao Xueman was getting anxious, especially since she had been rejected by Chen Duling.

They still managed to find Chen Duling's school teacher and persuade her for more than half a month.

"The script and the original novel are two different things. You must wait until I finish writing the script before making a decision."

Rao Xueman now regrets not locking herself in the hotel and working through the night to finish writing the complete script.

No, the script has actually been written many times before.

But they were all rejected.

Thinking of this, Rao Xueman's gaze towards the culprit, Su Youpeng, turned dangerous.

If it weren't for Su Youpeng, this so-called perfectionist.

If they had done that, so many screenwriters wouldn't have been rejected.

Ultimately, the author had to step in himself, but the work was repeatedly rejected.

Su Youpeng was also listening to the hands-free call the whole time, and could only awkwardly smile in response.

Rao Xueman didn't have time to pay attention to him, and said to Jiang Yuan:

"Let me tell you the plot of the script. I've already thought of the basic outline."

Jiang Yuan remained noncommittal and listened quietly as Rao Xueman explained the direction of her planned script.

The result was exactly the same as the previous life's "Left Ear"...

Rebellious teenager Zhang Yang mistakenly believes that he and school heartthrob Xu Yi are half-brothers, and uses the love of "bad girl" Li Bala to take revenge on Xu Yi.

Ultimately, this led to the tragic misalignment of everyone's lives, resulting in Li Bala's death in a car accident, Xu Yi's complete downfall, and Li Er's years of grief.

And the ending.

Zhang Yang, the instigator of all the tragedies, has not received any substantial punishment and has instead been exonerated.

The female lead, Li Er, also let go of her hatred and even got together with Zhang Yang...

This is something I wouldn't dare call my masterpiece...

Jiang Yuan recalled the other person's previous sincerity and reciprocated with the same sincerity:

"Professor Rao, putting aside the logical flaws in the characters, just talking about the ending, don't you think the ending of this story is... rushed?"

"Is it hasty? I think it's both youthful and painful."

Rao Xueman said subconsciously, then realized that this was Jiang Yuan's euphemism.

Thinking about the ending of the story carefully, she hadn't initially thought there was a problem.

After all, Zhang Yang is the male protagonist in her novel.

The male protagonist is forgiven of everything and gets everything. Isn't that normal?

But if Jiang Yuan plays the second male lead, she feels something is off.

Why does Ouhao, the one who started all the problems, get everything?

Why did Jiang Yuan, who was innocent and whose life was ruined, lose everything?

Just because Ou Hao plays Zhang Yang and Jiang Yuan plays Xu Yi?

What the hell?! Why should I?!

Is this reasonable? Is there any fairness left in the world?

Rao Xueman stepped out of the filter of her own book and put on the filter of her preference for Jiang Yuan.

The result was that the script turned out to be extremely morally questionable.

"This isn't youth. Literature about the pain of youth can be painful, but not like this..."

Jiang Yuan considered it for a moment and still wanted to make this movie better than the one in her previous life.

"I know that with this ending, Professor Rao, you wanted to express that a prodigal son's return is more precious than gold."

But wouldn't it be better if the script didn't romanticize the pain and instead realistically portrayed the vulnerability, confusion, and growth of adolescence?

There are no cheap prodigal sons returning home or saints saving people.

Jiang Yuan said softly, "Every hurt in youth comes at a price, and every redemption requires effort."

Doesn't this kind of youth also make one deeply experience pain?

Su Youpeng murmured to himself, "Every hurt in youth comes at a price, and every redemption requires effort..."

Rao Xueman pondered: "Yes, yes, that's why youth is so painful."

The pain of youth doesn't need a melodramatic and regrettable ending. Li Er doesn't need to end up with Zhang Yang in a melodramatic way, nor can she end up with Xu Yi, and Xu Yi won't accept Zhang Yang's cheap apology.

When they meet again after growing up, they may exchange a smile or ignore each other coldly before parting ways, both knowing that their youth can never be returned.

It's the best way to honor our youth, and also the most regrettable and painful ending...

Rao Xueman was bursting with inspiration and slammed her hand on the table:

"What kind of garbage have I been writing before? Twisted values, unrealistic plots, and one-dimensional characters..."

"The film adaptation needs to solve all these problems, and my representative works should be presentable in the future."

Rao Xueman said excitedly, "Jiang Yuan, thank you so much. Please wait a moment, I feel like I can scrap the ending of the script and rewrite it in the next few days, then you can give me your answer."

"If we change it like this, Zhang Yang won't be the male lead anymore."

Su Youpeng stroked his chin. "But everyone is the protagonist of their own youth, so an ensemble cast is also good."

……

Jiang Yuan hung up the phone.

Naza couldn't help but ask, "Yuanbao, what if the script revisions turn out well?"

We'll see when the time comes.

"Yuanbao is really amazing; she got them to change the script with just a few words."

Naza clicked her tongue in amazement. Even though Yuan Bao pointed out the flaws in the script, it didn't anger the original author and director on the other side.

Instead, they thanked him and even offered to give him a revised version of the script...

"Perhaps Teacher Rao and Director Su Youpeng are more receptive to advice?"

Jiang Yuan wasn't surprised at all; that's just how convincing he was.

Moreover, Rao Xueman is indeed quite easy to talk to.

He even suspected that Xu Yi's unclear explanation might be due to Yang Yang's rushed decision to act in "The Lost Tomb".

"I wish I could act in a movie with Yuanbao."

Naza suddenly had a brilliant idea: "Hey, has the female lead for 'The Left Ear' been cast yet? Can I audition for it too?"

Xiao Yu hesitated, saying that the book "Left Ear" is a work of literature about the pain of youth.

The female lead should be a character suffering from youthful trauma.

Naza, you don't look like it at all...

Their appearance is too aggressive.

Xiao Yu said tactfully, "Sister Nazha, the female lead for 'The Left Ear' has already been confirmed, and the boss hasn't even confirmed whether she'll actually act in it yet."

"Oh, I see. Never mind then."

Naza was a little disappointed and squeezed Jiang Yuan's hand.

"It's okay, there's plenty of time. Who knows, maybe we'll act together next time."

Jiang Yuan picked up a fan and stuffed it into Nazha's hand, giving her something to do, "Fan me."

"Yes, I hope to act with Yuanbao someday."

Naza happily took the fan and started fanning herself. "Yuanbao, let me tell you, if we act together, my brain will definitely be opened."

Last time I had a cameo role as the ex-girlfriend of a beloved female celebrity, after you taught me, even Director Whirlwind praised my acting, saying I was both beautiful and good.

Xiao Yu and Jing Jing exchanged a glance, wondering why the production team of "The Journey of Flower" had been saying the same thing so often these past two months.

Every time Sister Xue, Sister Meng, Xiaotian, and Chaoyue act out a scene, they make all sorts of mistakes.

When the boss gives them a boost, they seem to have divine assistance, and their acting becomes even better.

It's as if they share a common understanding; the boss can transform them into experiential learners, allowing them to personally experience and feel the characters.

There will be opportunities in the future.

Jiang Yuan recalled the experiential magic show that she had asked Nazha to do last time.

Two months ago, after reading the book that Nazha had prepared for him.

His unique talent allowed him to quickly transform theory into his own experience.

He has become an actor who can both experience experiential acting and rationally control his roles.

The essence of experiential learning is to personally experience the joys and sorrows of a character.

The advantage is that talented people can quickly get into character and perform vividly.

The downside is that it's easy to get caught up in the role and find it difficult to detach oneself from the character's emotions.

Jiang Yuan felt that Liu Shishi, the top actress from Tangren Media, was so immersed in her role that she couldn't separate herself from the character and fell in love with Nicky Wu...

She's also jokingly said to have an aging fetish...

The performance school is where the actor transcends the role, using their own understanding and skills to express and master the character.

Being able to detach oneself from the role at any time and always be clear that one is just an actor.

Of course, these acting methods are all in the domain of highly skilled actors.

Those who haven't experienced or immersed themselves in the role at all, and are unable to master or portray the character.

The lines are all from popular actors.

This acting style should be categorized as "random, haphazard acting"...

When Chaoyue and Sister Meng first started acting.

Jiang Yuan sensed that they were the inner female disciples of this sect...

Xiaotian and Motong do have some talent, better than Chaoyue and Mengjie.

She must be a female disciple doing odd jobs...

If you try any harder, you'll be expelled from the "Blindly Acting" school of martial arts.

Fortunately, the roles were all quite suitable for them, which allowed directors like Lin Yufen to patiently teach them.

But Chaoyue is a bit slow-witted, no matter how you teach her.

Fortunately, Jiang Yuan, who had mastered the divine skill, took over.

We tested it on Chaoyue and the others.

He does seem to be able to help them better connect with and feel the emotions of the characters they are playing.

It's not about unlocking the mental limiters and becoming smarter.

It simply allows girls to experience the characters more deeply and easily, enabling them to become experiential learners.

Of course, she certainly couldn't deliver an award-winning performance.

It's passable, and the performance is fitting for the role; it doesn't diminish the character's potential.

The only downside is...

"Brother, quickly recharge my energy!"

Yang Chaoyue jogged over, ignoring Gulnazar standing to the side.

She knelt down, took Jiang Yuan's hand, closed her eyes, and began to recall Jiang Yuan's teachings on the role of Qing Shui, trying to get a feel for it.

After a while, the girl opened her eyes, blinked her watery eyes, and looked directly at Jiang Yuan.

Then she felt satisfied: "I'm full of energy, and I've regained the feeling of light water."

"Thank you, brother."

The girl stood up and ran back to the filming location in the distance.

Jiang Yuan shook her head helplessly; that was the downside.

Based on their acting talent, these girls need to get close to him from time to time to recharge and get into character.

They've been taught how to act it out countless times, and they already know it.

But without charging, you can't get into the role, and you won't learn anything from what's taught.

It's like you've learned a skill, but you don't have enough mana to cast it, so you have to go back to the fountain to replenish your mana...

There are also different ways to apply them.

Chaoyue only needs to hold his hand.

Xiaotian then asked him to place his hand on her forehead.

It's like someone is passing on their skills...

Fortunately, Xiaotian has a good talent for acting, and only needs to recharge once a day.

Every time, the girl would get up early and run over to him to recharge.

Watching Chaoyue's retreating figure.

Naza narrowed her beautiful eyes; she found her younger sister increasingly displeasing.

"What's wrong with her, Yuanbao?"

Naza turned to look at Jiang Yuan.

"Um, I'm here to ask the boss for guidance on how to act in a role."

Xiao Yu said to Jiang Yuan, "After the boss 'charged' them, they have to act like proper adults."

"What kind of instruction method is this?"

Naza tilted her head and looked at Xiao Yu suspiciously, wondering if Xiao Yu was lying to her.

"You'll see when you act with me in the future," Jiang Yuan said.

"Okay, okay."

Naza looked away from Xiao Yu's face and turned to Jiang Yuan with a look of complete trust. "Yuan Bao, I'll need to recharge myself when I act with you in the future."

"Okay," Jiang Yuan agreed.

"Will it be this year?" Naza's face showed anticipation.

Seeing her expectant look, Jiang Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, I will."

"Hehe, then I'll ask Sister Cai if there's any play we can act in together."

Nazha didn't want to make things difficult for Jiang Yuan by finding a script for her to join the crew.

Instead, he planned to find a role for himself and have Jiang Yuan parachuted in.

Don't make promises lightly, boss.

Helplessly, Xiao Yu reminded Jiang Yuan, "Boss, there's another announcement, but it won't be over the phone."

"After I finished the phone call, someone came to our door. Let me take you there now."