Huayu: I was immediately ensnared by Jing Tian as soon as I entered the industry.

The company receptionist called Wang Xuan to say that someone had come to apply for an assistant position.

Coincidentally, he couldn't stay at school any longer, and people, whether they knew him or not, came to him to offer their services.

This was the first time I truly experienced the openness of art students. I received a lot of sexy photos on QQ, all sent under the guise of auditions.

Wang Xuan looked around with a critical eye and discovered that many of his classmates were usually unassuming.

But some are just awful.

Yuan Shanshan's bikini is disgusting; her waist is almost as thick as a bucket.

···

At the company, Wang Xuan met the people who came for the interview.

"Hello, my name is Zhang Yu, and I graduated from the Communication University of China..."

The interviewee was in her early twenties, with fair skin, slightly chubby, and a positive and cheerful demeanor.

"I'm fairly satisfied with your resume. I'll give you a six-month probationary period. After all, you're a college student, and it's hard to say whether you can adapt to being an assistant."

Wang Xuan looked at the girl in front of him and said.

"I'm sure I can adapt. An assistant is just someone who serves others, right?" Zhang Yu said with a smile.

"Your understanding is not wrong either."

Wang Xuan gave her her first task: to meet with two big names, Song Dandan and Ge You.

We met with them before filming started to reach a consensus and avoid disagreements during shooting.

These veteran actors each have their own ideas, and Wang Xuan needs them to follow his methods.

Around 2 p.m., Ge You stepped into the gate of Xuancheng Film and Television. He came alone, without even an assistant, keeping a low profile.

Wang Xuan quickly ushered the person into the conference room.

Actors these days are so dedicated; they're always available whenever needed. In a few years, directors will have to accommodate actors' schedules.

"Teacher Ge, please wait a moment. Teacher Song will be here soon. I'll go out to greet her."

"Go ahead, don't worry about me."

Ge You was very easygoing and had no airs of a movie star. He simply lay down on the chair.

This scene seemed familiar to Wang Xuan.

Soon after, Song Dan arrived. This queen of comedy sketches dresses very fashionably in private, completely unlike her simple appearance on television.

She patted Wang Xuan on the shoulder:

"Director Wang, your script is so imaginative. I really look forward to working with you."

"With you in the cast, I feel our project is in good shape."

"Everyone carries the flowery bridge," Wang Xuan said with a smile, leading the people to the conference room.

"Oh, Teacher Song, it seems we'll have to collaborate again." Ge You looked delighted to see Song Dandan enter.

He accepted the script for "Back to Youth" not only because of the high salary offered, but also because of the influence of China Film Group.

With Song Dandan joining the cast and his performance, this drama is bound to be good.

"I didn't expect you to take on this role too. This is our third collaboration, isn't it?"

Song Dandan said with great surprise.

The two first collaborated in 91, when they played minor roles in the movie "Chinese New Year".

The second time was in the wildly popular sitcom "I Love My Family," where he also made a guest appearance.

"With these two here, our show is pretty much guaranteed to be a success."

Wang Xuan said with a smile.

"Back to Youth" is a fantasy comedy, and with the support of two comedy masters, he is confident that he will make it even better than the original.

"Director Wang, you only said that to me."

Song Dandan pretended to be dissatisfied and made a joke.

Wang Xuan chuckled and started talking about serious matters. Besides getting to know each other, they also needed to do a makeup test for the two of them.

The characters in the play are actually twenty or thirty years older than the two actors, which really tests the makeup artist's skills.

···

The makeup and styling worked very well, just as Wang Xuan wanted. Both of them are very experienced in playing elderly people, so there's nothing to criticize.

Wang Xuan saw the person off with satisfaction, and then it was time to consider when to turn on the computer.

However, before filming began, Wang Xuan called Jia Lin over for a meeting.

Looking at her thinner, more pointed chin, her facial features became much more defined, and her small eyes sparkled with a mischievous charm.

"The role of Shen Mengjun is yours, so do a good job."

"Thank you, director. I will definitely play this role well."

Jia Lin bowed to him happily.

Wang Xuan nodded. A sketch comedy actress like her has the acting skills; she just lacks an opportunity.

"Go sign the contract."

Once the main roles were cast, the supporting roles with smaller screen time were played by veteran actors directly from the Beijing Film Studio.

They also rented out a variety of things here, including a photography studio, cameras, and props.

The other departments contacted the senior students they had worked with before, and that's how the production team was assembled.

October 2008, 4!

The capital was bathed in sunshine under a cloudless sky.

The opening ceremony of "Back to Youth" was held at Studio 2 of Beijing Film Studio.

A folding table that was temporarily borrowed was covered with a red cloth, on which was placed a statue of Guan Yu, and several plates of fruit offerings were placed next to it.

Wang Xuan had previously scoffed at this feudal process, but after winning the award for "Buried Alive," perhaps due to psychological factors, he continued with the opening ceremony.

A lot of people came to the scene.

There were producers sent by China Film Group, as well as the media outlets they contacted.

Commercial films are different from art films; they need popularity, whether it's good or bad.

Wang Xuan, dressed in a black casual outfit and wearing a baseball cap, is being interviewed by the media.

The media invited by China Film Group naturally didn't ask any pointed questions, but just routinely inquired about the film "Buried Alive," which was currently showing in theaters.

After dealing with the media, Wang Xuan solemnly lit three incense sticks and bowed deeply before the statue of Guan Yu.

"【Back to Youth】Auspicious Start to Filming!"

"Good luck with your startup!"

Zhu Yilong, Shuangzi, Chai Biyun, and others standing behind them shouted louder than anyone else.

It was their first time joining the group, and they were all very excited and curious about Jia Lin.

She has neither an outstanding figure nor an outstanding appearance, and looks quite ordinary. How could she have been chosen by Wang Xuan as the female lead?

Driven by this curiosity, they planned to find an opportunity to ask.

···

"【Back to Youth】Scene 1, Shot 1, Action!"

Ge You plays Li Dahai, who is Shen Mengjun's devoted follower in the drama, always protecting the eccentric Shen Mengjun.

It must be said that the veteran actors' acting skills are superb, especially Song Dandan, the queen of sketch comedy, whose acting skills are no less than those of the Cannes Film Festival Best Actor.

"Click, this one's passed."

Wang Xuan was very satisfied; the results were excellent, and he had made the right choice in hiring these two.

Jia Lin, who was waiting in the wings, nervously rubbed her hands as she watched the performances of the two award-winning actors and actresses, afraid of letting them down.

"Sister, drink some water. It will make you less nervous."

"Thanks."

Jia Lin took the bottled water that Shuangzi handed her.

She had heard that these people were all classmates of the director, and that she couldn't afford to offend them, whether they meant well or not.

The closeness or distance of the relationship is evident here.

"Sister, why did Brother Wang Xuan choose you as the female lead?"

Sure enough, they addressed each other so intimately.

Jia Lin looked at the seemingly harmless little girl in front of her with a smile on her face, while inwardly she was ranting and raving.

Does that mean I'm so bad that I can't be the female lead?

She explained with a laugh, "I don't know why either. I was completely stunned when I received the invitation call, and I haven't quite come to my senses yet."

Having gotten the answer she wanted, Shuangzi turned and left.

As long as we're sure Wang Xuan doesn't like ugly people, that's fine.