Chapter 89 Meeting the Director

It's not uncommon for actors to meet directors, but this was the first time for Lu Yanhe.

To be precise, he's not even an actor yet.

Lu Yanhe was very nervous on the way. He even thought that it would be great if he had been a movie star before he transmigrated, like in many transmigration novels, with very strong assets, so that even if he transmigrated into an ordinary person's body, he would still have the ability to make a comeback.

He... he felt that his only asset in coming to this world was his cheat code for the college entrance exam. Well, the books he had read, the movies and TV shows he had watched, and the songs he had listened to before he transmigrated could also be considered, but they only left some memories. He couldn't copy them word by word, nor could he immediately turn them into a mature work that would allow him, as an eighteen-year-old high school student, to crush the geniuses of this world.

Do I need to audition to see the director?

It seems like they need them all.

But he can't act either, so what should we do?

Lu Yanhe felt uneasy.

But this is a very important opportunity that he cannot miss.

He would never give up this opportunity because of a little nervousness or anxiety.

So what if I get rejected? If I get rejected, I'll just come back to livestreaming and learning!

Thinking of this, Lu Yanhe breathed a sigh of relief.

That's right, the worst that can happen is being rejected.

Everyone needs a way out so they can leave more easily.

In fact, Lu Yanhe didn't know where this escape route would ultimately lead, but at least it wasn't a situation where he could only go down one path to the end.

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Luo Yuzhong has been a TV drama director for almost thirty years.

He has won almost every major award for Chinese-language TV dramas; he is a true master director, not just someone who's been hyped up.

The drama he is currently preparing is a modern workplace story. It has been in preparation for several years, but it was not launched before because there was no suitable opportunity. Now it has finally been officially put on the agenda.

The female lead, Jiang Yuqian, had played a supporting role in one of his dramas. At that time, she was not yet famous and was a newcomer who had just debuted. Because of her excellent acting skills, she left a deep impression on him.

Finally, Jiang Yuqian became famous, becoming one of the most popular female stars. Even after her rise to fame, she didn't change her attitude towards him, sending him holiday greetings and gifts on important occasions. This left Luo Yuzhong with a very good impression of Jiang Yuqian, and he always wanted to find an opportunity to collaborate with her.

However, at their level, the requirements for projects are very high, and the schedules are difficult to match. It took them two or three years to find a project to work on before they came across "The Golden Era".

That morning, they arranged to meet at a dim sum restaurant.

Because it was early and it was Sunday, there weren't many customers in the shop.

Jiang Yuqian noticed that Luo Yuzhong was in a good mood today, so she suggested that Lu Yanhe come over so that he could take a look.

Luo Yuzhong said, "Although Yao Yu'an's role doesn't have many scenes, he is your first love in the play, which is very important. As for Lu Yanhe, whom you recommended, I don't think he has acted before?"

“I haven’t acted in it before, but the role of Yao Yu’an doesn’t require much acting skill. I think he’s quite suitable. You can meet him and see if he’s suitable. If you don’t think he’s suitable, then forget it,” Jiang Yuqian said with a smile.

"I heard he used to be an idol?"

"I guess so, but he hasn't been very famous since his debut and hasn't been very active in the entertainment industry. If it weren't for the fact that he saved a girl who was almost kidnapped by criminals a few days ago and made the news, many people wouldn't even know who he is."

"So how did you notice him?"

“I saw it in the news, and also, he’s from our company.” Jiang Yuqian laughed. “But the reason I recommended him for the role of Yao Yu’an was definitely not because of that.”

"What's the reason? Is it because he's handsome?"

Jiang Yuqian lowered her head and chuckled softly before saying, "That's pretty much the reason."

Luo Yuzhong pointed at Jiang Yuqian with his finger, "You."

If the female lead recommends someone for a minor role, the director will usually give that opportunity.

Even for a renowned director like Luo Yuzhong, this is no exception. In the field of television dramas, while directors are important, from an outsider's perspective, their importance to a television series is not as high as that of a film director.

A top-tier star like Jiang Yuqian, who can carry a drama series, is the key factor that can convince investors to buy in.

From this perspective, Luo Yuzhong would also give Jiang Yuqian face, not to mention that he and Jiang Yuqian already had a good relationship.

When Lu Yanhe arrived, Luo Yuzhong had already finished breakfast.

"Little Lu is here." Jiang Yuqian waved to Lu Yanhe as he entered, signaling him to come over.

Lu Yanhe has passed away.

"Sister Yuqian, Director," Lu Yanhe greeted politely as he approached.

Jiang Yuqian gestured to the seat next to her and said, "Sit down."

Lu Yanhe then sat down.

Luo Yuzhong kept sizing up Lu Yanhe.

This child is really handsome, and the kind of handsome with well-proportioned features.

Luo Yuzhong has a bit of a prejudice against idol-type actors because the dramas he makes, whether modern or ancient, are mainly based on realistic expression. This leads to his aesthetic preference for the actors' appearances. Generally, unless there are special requirements for the role, actors in his dramas rarely wear heavy makeup.

For idol-type actors, good looks are the top priority, regardless of the type of film or television project. Luo Yuzhong once used idol-type actors based on the recommendations of investors, but after one film, he was almost driven to the brink of collapse by them.

Their attitudes were all incredibly polite, but no matter what you said, they absolutely refused to accept their image becoming ugly, and they didn't even dare to make exaggerated facial expressions. Without such basic professionalism, there's no question of acting skills. Therefore, Luo Yuzhong later found it difficult to accept idol-type actors and basically stopped using them.

He knows he's biased, but he has no intention of changing it.

To be honest, when I met Lu Yanhe today, I realized that Lu Yanhe's image had passed my test.

On the one hand, Lu Yanhe didn't wear makeup to create a flawless face, which gave Luo Yuzhong a good first impression. On the other hand, he was very polite but not pretentious. He had a refined air about him, but it didn't come across as effeminate; instead, it was a sense of openness and harmony, which made Luo Yuzhong even more impressed.

He even thought of the period dramas he had filmed before, which all featured this kind of refined and elegant young gentleman character. He immediately imagined it and felt that Lu Yanhe would be quite suitable.

Luo Yuzhong's mind was racing with thoughts, but he didn't say a word and continued to observe Lu Yanhe.

(End of this chapter)