Sitting in the very center is Xiao Wang, the director of the series. Next to him are the assistant director, producer, and screenwriter.
Xiao Wang glanced down at the information in his hand. A graduate of Kyoto Film and Television University, and with top honors at that; his acting skills must be quite good, but…
Xiao Wang looked up at Lu Wanzheng. Could such a thin, frail, and sweet-looking girl really play a female general?
He was somewhat unsure, but he couldn't refuse her outright without giving her a chance.
"Draw a few sheets of paper on the table with the back facing up first." Xiao Wang pointed to the sheets of paper on the table.
The content was carefully selected by the screenwriter, which greatly tests the actors' abilities.
Lu Wanzheng walked to the table, looked at the papers in front of her, and was at a loss. She had a phobia of making choices and didn't know which one to pick.
How about following the middle way? There are exactly five, so let's choose the middle one.
Lu Wanzheng picked up the middle sheet, flipped it open, and saw densely packed text—the lines she was going to say later.
"You have three minutes to prepare."
Lu Wanzheng glanced through the contents of the paper and retrieved the memories from her mind.
She had carefully analyzed the key points of the lines, made guesses about the characters' personalities and expressions, and memorized the lines.
So now she is trying her best to become Jiang Wan in the story, immersing herself in the role.
Three minutes passed quickly.
"Is it ready?" Xiao Wang asked.
Lu Wanzheng nodded. "Alright."
Lu Wanzheng put the paper back in its original place and stood in the middle of the room.
First, I closed my eyes to relax.
The directors and producers all stared intently at her, waiting for her next reaction.
Lu Wanzheng suddenly opened her eyes, her sharp eyes flashing. Her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, reflecting a light that could freeze a thousand miles. Just looking at those eyes, it was hard to believe that she was a woman raised in seclusion. She looked more like someone who had experienced many hardships.
Looking at his imposing aura, he does indeed have the air of an ancient general.
If she were to wear armor, no one would dare question that she is a seasoned general.
Lu Wanzheng parted her red lips slightly and blurted out her lines, "I said that anyone who disobeys will be dealt with according to military orders. Why don't you drag him away now?"
The voice that came out was not as clear and melodious as before; it was slightly lower and deeper, which suited her image as a woman disguised as a man.
Lu Wanzheng paused for a moment, during which time someone else delivered their lines and performed their actions.
When the time was almost up, Lu Wanzheng spoke again: "The military order clearly states that once a city has been captured, the local people must not be oppressed, and prisoners must not be killed at will. You, on the contrary, have violated both of these rules. If it weren't for the current turbulent situation and the unstable morale of the army, I would definitely take your life. For now, this is just a matter of military law. If there is a next time, I will definitely not spare your life."
Lu Wanzheng pointed angrily at the ground, her eyes sharp, as if a general who had just been tortured was lying in front of her.
Lu Wanzheng recited Jiang Wan's lines in one go, and everyone was so engrossed in the performance that they couldn't tear themselves away until the end.
"Clap!" Xiao Wang was the first to come to his senses and couldn't help but clap his hands. "Great!"
The others snapped out of their daze at Xiao Wang's applause.
Xiao Wang whispered to the assistant director beside him.
What do you think of her?
"I must say, he acted quite well." He even gave a thumbs up as he spoke.
"She has very expressive eyes. With the right costumes, she'll be able to convincingly portray both the young lady and the general."
Xiao Wang nodded in agreement. He thought so too. Several people had auditioned for the role of Jiang Wan before. The young lady was portrayed as arrogant and domineering, and the general was portrayed as too feminine. None of them gave a strong visual impact compared to Lu Wanzheng in front of him.
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