Chinese Entertainment 2014: Young Actresses Are Becoming Dazzling

Chapter 8: A Little Knowledge of Martial Arts

"Please take good care of me on set."

Su Yu looked devout.

Assistant: You're not thinking of living off a woman, are you?

Jing Tian beamed with delight: "Great! You're my own junior brother, who else would I take care of if not you?"

Assistant: Oh no, this kid actually got to eat it!

"However, you still need to be careful on set. There are some rules I need to tell you..."

Jing Tian spoke very seriously, and Su Yu listened very attentively.

The assistant was watching very attentively, and her shipping brain automatically switched to her own: My brother and my sister should really be a couple, or maybe we should just dump Lin Gengxin!

After teaching him the Burning Technique for half a day, Jing Tian suddenly remembered a question: "Have you signed a contract yet? I see you don't even have anyone to help you with chores; you're doing everything yourself?"

Su Yu took a sip of tea and calmly said, "I'm all alone. I just graduated and haven't decided which tree to hang myself on yet."

Upon hearing this, the assistant's eyes lit up, and she slammed her hand on the table:

"Oh! What a coincidence! I have a college classmate who's nicknamed 'Little Tangyuan' (a type of dumpling)~ He started mentoring newcomers in his junior year and his professional skills are amazing."

"Tangyuan? The doctor said I have a bad stomach. Tangyuan is good, it's suitable for me."

The assistant, seemingly oblivious to the implied meaning, continued excitedly:

"Oh, don't let her soft-sounding name fool you, she's really capable. She's looking to find a promising young talent to mentor independently. If you have no objections, I can arrange to meet her so you two can talk."

Su Yu thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay! Thank you!"

Su Yu raised his glass and clinked it against his assistant's, a heavy clink that made her feel a little flustered.

Hehe, I was of help!

According to his assistant, this "Tangyuan" wants to become an independent agent and independent studio, which Su Yu doesn't mind.

If Yang Mi were to try and recruit him to Jiaxing now, he might agree; it's good to have a powerful backer.

However, on the other hand, if one joins Jiaxing now and is subsequently locked into a performance-based agreement and treated like a slave, then it would be a losing proposition.

When the party ended, the three decided to walk back to the hotel. Since they were all staying in the same building, it was just a matter of going up and down the stairs, so they figured it would be good for digestion after dinner.

Jing Tian, ​​dressed in a white dress with a puffy black down jacket over her upper body, walked ahead, lifting the hem of her skirt. Suddenly, she turned around, the moonlight shining on her face, and she winked mischievously.

"We're filming the first scene tomorrow, are you nervous?"

"A little, but I'm not the lead actor. I've read the script. This drama revolves around you most of the time. I think you should be the one who's nervous."

Jing Tian wrinkled her nose and softly punched Su Yu: "Oh, you've only just joined the crew and you're already putting pressure on the lead actor, huh?"

"How could I dare?" Su Yu quickly took two steps back.

"Hmph~ I think you'd be better suited to playing the little eunuch who serves me."

Su Yu glanced at the bag and drinks in his hand: "I've done my duty, I owe you nothing."

However, Su Yu really liked Jing Tian's down-to-earth personality; she was approachable and like a friendly older sister next door.

As the saying goes, truly good actors are often relaxed in real life, and even a bit unrestrained.

He didn't know if Jing Tian was a good actress, but she did a great job in the last two points. Clearly, she's on the path to becoming a good actress.

After saying goodbye in the elevator, Su Yu went straight back to his room.

Mmm~ Big bed~

After washing up and resting for a while, Su Yu continued to lie in bed and study the script word by word. The casting process had delayed things for a few days, and the crew was about to start filming tomorrow, so it was very urgent!

In the original drama, the character Huo Heng is actually very layered. As the leader of the Eastern Han Imperial Guard, he has made great military achievements and is dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse. He is in stark contrast to his brother Huo Huan, who is "sunny and gloomy". Of course, this is a greater test for Su Yu, the actor who plays him.

However, Huo Heng's most touching quality lies in his attitude towards love: even though he holds a high position and is a peerless martial artist, he is willing to lower himself and show his softest side when facing the one he loves.

After meeting Yao Juan, he willingly let her beat him up every day, even though he was powerless to fight back. It was a bit childish, but it was just too sweet!

"My heart is captivated by you, do you reciprocate my feelings?"

Yes, this part is very sweet, but it gets very heartbreaking later on, including the Empress Dowager's entanglement with Huo Heng, and when he heard that Yao Juan was to be married off, he resolutely decided to lead troops into battle to pave the way for their future with military merit...

From their initial misunderstanding to their deep and heart-wrenching romance, the story has captivated audiences all the way.

Huh? Why does this sound a bit like a male lead's script?

Even after Su Yu read the entire script, he actually preferred the character of Huo Heng to Wei Ying.

Huo Heng's character is so well-developed; if he's played well, he might even be more outstanding than Lin Gengxin's portrayal of Wei Ying.

Getting the role is a win, hehehe, I'll step on Lin Gengxin's foot and rise to the top!

Su Yu, possessed by the evil gardenia personality, then smiled.

It's not uncommon for someone to rise to the top by stepping on someone else in the entertainment industry. However, it requires someone behind the scenes to do marketing, buy trending searches, and generate buzz. He doesn't think he has that ability yet, and of course, he has no interest in it either.

With the system at his disposal, and now in his God-loving-the-world form, why should he bother competing with ordinary people for such petty gains?

At 11:30, Su Yu fell asleep on time. Getting a good night's sleep was more important than anything else!

Waking up early the next day, Su Yu finally got to see the first drama in his life where he had an important role!

Then the director told him he didn't have any scenes to film that day...

Yes, the previous few scenes were mostly Jing Tian and a group of minor supporting characters, and even Lin Gengxin didn't have much screen time.

Since Su Yu doesn't have an assistant, the notification wasn't delivered. However, although he doesn't have any scenes to film, there are still some preparations that need to be made.

"Ban Shu Legend" features a lot of action scenes, especially Huo Heng, who, as the commander of the Imperial Guard, has a large number of fight scenes.

Before filming began, the crew built a set in the open-air training ground in Hengdian.

Su Yu was just brought here by the staff when he ran into Lin Gengxin, who was wrapped in a down jacket and yawning.

A familiar voice echoed in my mind.

"Celebrity Lin Gengxin detected, Hextech slur entry refreshing..."

[1. Esports fanatic (blue): ...]

2. Parkour Master (Blue): ...

[3. Grandmaster (Purple): Proficient in various traditional martial arts and cold weapons, his power combines strength and flexibility. His movements not only possess extremely strong explosive power in actual combat, but also have a natural classical aesthetic, making him highly photogenic.]

Su Yu ignored the first two and decisively locked onto the third term, which was a versatile one!

Once loaded, any action scene or period drama will be a piece of cake.

He replaced Lin Gengxin as the dream of 900 million girls!

As a warm current flowed into his limbs and bones, Su Yu felt as if his muscle memory had been tempered and refined, and his control over his body had reached a terrifying level.

At this moment, action director Lao Wu walked over, holding an unsharpened prop spear:

"Su Yu, there are a few scenes where you have to take on several extras by yourself. Do you have any martial arts background? If not, we'll try to use close-ups and stunt doubles as much as possible."

"Director Wu, I am but a humble student, with only a little knowledge of martial arts." Su Yu smiled modestly.