Chapter 526 Regularization
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Although she had just returned to her alma mater more than a month ago, Hao Lei couldn't help but sigh with emotion when she saw the gate of Shanghai Theatre Academy from afar.
Of course, she was mainly lamenting that the world is becoming more corrupt and people’s hearts are no longer the same as they used to be.
"When we were there, everyone was trying their best to become the next Gong Li or Zhang Ziyi. Who would have thought that today's schoolmates would be proud of being selected as concubines and even took the initiative to send me a petition..."
Hearing Hao Lei's constant complaints, Zhao Liying, who had come along specially to see the world, couldn't help but cautiously inquire, "Sister Hao Lei, don't you always stay out of this kind of thing? I heard from Sister Yi Yan that you and Gan Wei are different from the others in the Teddy Sisters Group."
"That's just him being pretentious!"
Hao Lei did not hide anything and said, "If he hadn't been so hesitant at the beginning, I would have given him two children - but now that he has calmed down, I think this is a good thing."
"Oh~"
This answer was somewhat irrelevant to the question, but Zhao Liying was full of envy. After all, using beauty to please men is ultimately a low standard.
Not only her, but also the sisters in the Teddy Sisters Group, including Tang Yan, who doesn't envy Hao Lei's situation?
uh~
Li Xiaolu should be an exception.
Since Hao Lei did not give a direct answer as to why she was dissatisfied with this trend but still wanted to host the "Princess Selection" event, Zhao Liying did not dare to ask any more questions.
Focus on the surrounding environment of Shanghai Theatre Academy.
When she was in Beijing, she visited the Central Academy of Drama and Beijing Film Academy more than once, but this was her first time to visit the Shanghai Theatre Academy.
Just as she was looking around curiously, a petite woman suddenly appeared on the side of the road, standing on tiptoe and waving at her.
When Hao Lei saw this, she hurriedly brought Zhao Liying over.
The two bumped into each other and took off their sunglasses and masks. Zhao Liying immediately recognized the other person's identity - Hao Lei's junior sister at the Central Academy of Drama: Yang Rong.
It’s not that the other party is so famous, but mainly because since Zhao Liying got in touch with Xu Kun, she has watched all the TV series and movies that Kun has acted in several times, and Yang Rong happened to have several rival scenes with Xu Kun in "The Young Emperor".
"Senior sister~"
Yang Rong and Hao Lei hugged each other tightly and said with a smile: "If you hadn't called me, I wouldn't have known that you were also filming in Hengdian."
Hao Lei glared at her angrily: "How dare you say that? How long has it been since you took the initiative to call me?"
"Uh~"
Yang Rong said awkwardly, "Didn't I interact with you on my blog a while ago?"
"Can that be the same?"
As Hao Lei was talking, she suddenly noticed someone pointing and talking on the side of the road, so she quickly pulled Yang Rong and said, "Come on, let's go into the school first."
Last year, "Double-Sided Adhesive Tape" was extremely popular on Shanghai TV. It was perfectly normal for someone to recognize Hao Lei on the street.
In comparison, Yang Rong has been doing rather average in the past two years. Not only has his output been small, but few of the dramas he has selected have become popular.
After entering the school, Hao Lei did not go deep into the school, but found a secluded corner, introduced Zhao Liying first, and then pulled Yang Rong to ask: "Are you still traveling around now?"
"Uh~"
Yang Rong's eyes wandered: "I only go there occasionally. Actually, I have been working hard recently."
Hao Lei shook her head in silence. Some things were hard to say in front of Zhao Liying. In fact, when she first took on the role of "Dwelling Narrowness", she had thought about asking Yang Rong to play the role.
Yang Rong's acting skills are obviously much better than Zhao Liying's - at least before being trained by Jiang Wenli, the two were simply incomparable.
As a result, Teng Huatao directly handed the right to choose the heroine to Xu Kun to thank Xu Kun for his support to the "So Young" crew.
In fact, to be honest, Yang Rong knew Xu Kun much earlier than Zhao Liying. In fact, at the beginning, because of Hao Lei and teacher Pan Hong, Yang Rong and Xu Kun's relationship was much better than Huo Siyan's.
However, after Xu Kun became famous, especially after his romantic nature was revealed, Yang Rong basically had no contact with Xu Kun anymore. Otherwise, with Xu Kun's nostalgic personality, he would have taken care of him.
But everyone has their own choices. Hao Lei doesn't think that Yang Rong's choice is wrong. In fact, it is because of Yang Rong's attitude that she looks at this junior sister differently.
Because of the scene, the two of them talked about their past school days - although Yang Rong is three years younger than Hao Lei, she is only one grade lower than her. As for Wan Qian mentioned in the comment section, she was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy the same year Hao Lei graduated, and they had never interacted with each other in school.
After chatting for about forty minutes, Jiang Yiyan finally arrived.
Yang Rong greeted them awkwardly, but Hao Lei was furious and grabbed her and asked, "How come you still came? If it's any later, we can just go to the cafeteria for lunch!"
"Oh, I just stopped by Tangren on the way."
Jiang Yiyan took the initiative and urged, "Let's go, let's go. I just called the leader of the Shanghai Theatre Academy. Don't let people wait in the office for too long."
"Do you know the school leaders of Shanghai Theatre Academy?" "Cai Yinong knows them!"
Seeing her leading the way to the administration building, Hao Lei shook her head speechlessly and said, "Are you from the Shanghai Theatre Academy or am I from the Shanghai Theatre Academy? I have been to the Shanghai Theatre Academy so many times, but I have never contacted the school leaders in advance."
"Sister Lei, it's time to update your concepts."
Jiang Yiyan turned around excitedly and said, "If it were in the past, would you dare to believe that students from the Shanghai Theatre Academy would take the initiative to send you a petition?"
Hearing this, Hao Lei also sighed: "Yes, times have changed."
“Not entirely.”
Jiang Yiyan turned around and shook her finger at her while walking backwards. "Times have indeed changed, but mainly people have changed. In other people's eyes, Brother Kun is now on the same level as Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige. Wherever these two go, they are always surrounded by people. We should be under the banner of Brother Kun. We should be low-key when we should be low-key, and high-profile when we should be high-profile."
Hao Lei nodded silently. She really hadn't adjusted her mindset yet. Mainly because she and Xu Kun didn't have a dependent relationship, so the transition wasn't as smooth as Jiang Yiyan's.
At this time, Yang Rong asked weakly, "What are the rules for our casting this time? To be honest, I have been acting for so many years, but this is the first time I have been a casting judge."
Zhao Liying said, "I need to play a policewoman with a strong sense of justice, who looks sunny and cheerful, and a little romantic. So when she died of illness, her last wish was for the male lead to help the mountain village get rid of poverty and become rich."
Although she was not appointed as a casting judge, she had memorized this set of rules privately - because she felt that she was quite suitable for this role. Unfortunately, Brother Kun had already announced that he would choose from students in the three major art schools.
Yang Rong briefly considered it and then asked, "Do you want a stronger one or a weaker one?"
She had actually heard about the 'concubine selection' rumors, but since Hao Lei invited her to be a judge, she would definitely follow the normal casting process.
"It's best to be the type that appears strong on the outside but is artistic on the inside."
This time it was Jiang Yiyan who took over. Her idea actually coincided with Yang Rong's. Although others believed that this was a "concubine selection", it was precisely because of this that it had to be formalized and professionalized, so that at least people would have no problem with the procedure.
This is also the reason why she contacted the school leaders in advance on her way here.
However, the vice-president who came out to receive them was obviously a little uncomfortable. After completing the handover according to the usual procedures, he fled away like a plague.
I guess they are afraid of being labeled as "tolerating unhealthy tendencies".
Fortunately, he left behind a few male students who were temporarily conscripted, otherwise Jiang Yiyan and others would have to set up the examination room themselves.
Zhao Liying originally wanted to help, but in the end she was unable to do anything.
At this moment, a woman who looked like a good wife and mother suddenly walked in cautiously.
Zhao Liying thought it was a teacher from the school, so she hurried over to ask, "We have already completed the formalities. What can I do for you..."
"I'm looking for Producer Jiang."
The visitor quickly explained: "Jiang Xin asked me to come."
When Zhao Liying heard that it was Jiang Xin who asked her to come, she hesitated and said, "But we are only selecting people from students on campus this time. Sister Jiang Xin should know this."
"No, no, no, you misunderstood, I..."
"Liu Tao? Why are you here?"
Just as Liu Tao was trying to explain clearly, Hao Lei rushed over after hearing the noise. She had met Liu Tao several times before, so she recognized him quickly.
"Yes, Sister Lei, long time no see."
In fact, they were both born in 78, and Liu Tao is a few months older than Hao Lei. But this is the trend in the circle, the more successful one is the older sister [brother].
Hao Lei wondered, "I remember you retired from the entertainment industry at the beginning of the year, so why are you looking for Jiang Yiyan?"
Liu Tao smiled and said, "Jiang Xin asked me to come here. I have something to tell Producer Jiang."
"It was you that Jiang Xin went to see yesterday, right?"
At this time Jiang Yiyan also came over and looked Liu Tao up and down curiously. She had met Liu Tao before, but this time she felt something different.
However, she couldn't tell what was different specifically, but it just had a unique flavor compared to before.
It turned out that she was someone she knew, and was introduced by Jiang Xin. Naturally, Jiang Yiyan wanted to hear what she had to say.
So the two of them went to the empty classroom next door, and Liu Tao explained the whole story in detail, including how he had tricked Huang Yi into talking.
During the period, according to Jiang Xin's suggestions, the role played by Huo Siyan was emphasized.
Unexpectedly, after hearing this, Jiang Yiyan crossed her shoulders and said indifferently: "She gave it to her, what does it have to do with me? Or do you think Huo Siyan can still be compared with me?"
(End of this chapter)
