Chapter 370 I am the Ageless Goddess (Twenty-Six)
"It's not that formal. This movie is destined not to have a very high box office."
"The main actors are just a mother and a son."
Xu Wei became more and more satisfied with Gu Qingcheng.
He does not act like a big shot but maintains the humility of a professional actor.
That's good!
Xu Wei is an old-school director who cannot stand the chaos in the entertainment industry.
He demands higher pay than anyone else, but he lacks the basic qualities of an actor.
Whether it is a movie or a TV series, it is somewhat putting the cart before the horse - the actors serve the plot, not to highlight a certain actor.
Now it is no longer about finding actors for roles, but about modifying the script for the actors! The model that Xu Wei is more accepting of is that in the crew, the director is the first.
I'm not afraid of being criticized for saying this, but to some extent, actors are also "tools".
The main purpose of an actor is to present the plot, not to mix in personal opinions to show off his personality.
Of course, there are still crews where the director has the final say, but most of them are treated only like famous directors.
Ordinary directors still have to consider the faces of investors, celebrities, etc.
Coincidentally, Xu Wei is a famous director and has won many foreign awards.
He is a well-known big shot in art films.
However, for the sake of the market, he also made commercial films, which did well at the box office.
Having made enough money and achieved a certain level of fame, Xu Wei remembered his "original intention" - to make movies and tell stories!
There is no need to show off your skills or consider too many commercial factors.
It’s simply about filming a story that can touch people’s hearts.
"Let's find a time to meet with the screenwriter and the mother!"
Xu Wei's attitude was very casual.
Gu Qingcheng, however, would not be as “casual” as him.
After saying goodbye to Xu Wei, Gu Qingcheng went to Zhu Tingting and said, "Go, help me find a sign language teacher!"
"I remember there is a dance troupe for people with disabilities. Can I contact them?"
Zhu Tingting wrote down each one of them, and she didn't even ask the reason.
The next day, Gu Qingcheng went to the dance troupe and had close contact with several girls who were born with hearing impairments.
Those girls are young and beautiful, with slender figures and elegant temperament, each one is like a beautiful white swan.
Unfortunately, they have been living in a silent world.
But they did not give up, and neither did their families.
If you can’t hear, you can’t learn to speak.
Parents would compare lip movements, touch their children’s throats, and teach them word by word.
They are also learning hard.
Not only did they learn to speak, but they also acquired a skill.
Although their pronunciation is not standard and there are obvious pauses when they speak, this does not affect their excellence.
Gu Qingcheng stayed in the dance troupe for two days. Not only did she interact with the dancers, she also visited their teachers and parents.
On the third day, Gu Qingcheng received a call from Xu Wei.
This is a relatively private teahouse. In the private room, Xu Wei, the screenwriter and a woman in her fifties were chatting.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
There was a knock on the door.
"Come in!" Xu Wei shouted.
According to the time, Gu Qingcheng should be here soon.
So, Xu Wei didn’t think much about it.
The door was opened, revealing a familiar yet unfamiliar face.
The reason why he felt familiar was because Xu Wei had seen Gu Qingcheng up close.
The reason why she felt strange was that Gu Qingcheng was not dressed like a star, but looked like an ordinary "mother".
She didn't deliberately pretend to be ugly or old, but she just perfectly restrained her brilliance. She had no so-called sense of fashion, nor the demeanor of a star.
A slight hunchback, cheap plastic shark clips, a pink + gray windbreaker, baggy jeans, and slightly yellowish white sneakers.
She also carried a large shoulder bag that middle-aged and elderly women like to carry, and a plastic bag in her hand.
If you ignore her facial features and only look at her dress and temperament, she is actually 80% similar to the "prototype mother" sitting next to her.
Not to mention Xu Wei and the screenwriter, even the prototype mother was distracted for a moment.
This person looks so familiar.
This sense of familiarity was not because she really knew this person.
But she and many of her friends are like this.
I don't pay much attention to clothing, but I'm not sloppy either.
They just don't live a well-off life, they are not extremely poor or beggars.
They are just a group of ordinary people who are unwilling to accept their fate and work hard for their children and families.
"Hello, director! Hello, screenwriter! Hello, Mama Li!"
Gu Qingcheng bowed slightly and greeted the three of them using sign language.
Xu Wei's eyes became brighter.
It's only been two days and Gu Qingcheng has changed so much.
Whether it is the clothing or the tenacious temperament in the ordinary, they are all very good.
As for sign language, it’s not that amazing – you can learn it later!
Of course, being able to learn simple sign language in a short period of time also shows Gu Qingcheng's attitude and hard work! Attitude!
The most important thing is attitude! And in this aspect, Gu Qingcheng scored full marks!
Xu Wei was already 80 to 90 percent satisfied, but since he was already here, he might as well just go through the motions.
"Let's go to this part: The mother's reaction when she found out her child couldn't hear."
Xu Wei casually gave a test question.
Gu Qingcheng nodded, then thought for a moment.
She wasn't hysterical or even crying.
There was confusion in her eyes.
Amidst the endless confusion, there is still a hint of disbelief.
As if to say: Can't hear? How can I not hear? Impossible! My husband and I are both normal people, how could we give birth to a deaf person? The whole clip is only two or three minutes long, without a single line or any body movements.
However, Gu Qingcheng gives people the impression of a confused, helpless and surprised mother.
The prototype mother looked a little dazed. In Gu Qingcheng, she seemed to see her former self and many parents around her who had similar experiences.
But Xu Wei didn't call for a stop.
Gu Qingcheng continued to perform.
She suddenly moved, and her right hand made the motion of holding a rattle, shaking it vigorously.
There was an anxious, even crazy expression on her face.
After a moment, she got no response and despair began to appear in her eyes.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
She still didn't give up.
Throw away the rattle, just raise both hands, clap hard and shout.
It was only at this moment that the tears rolled down silently.
She collapsed weakly on the ground, lying on the ground, and then she howled like a wild beast.
There were no lines, only the almost breathless "ahhhh" sound.
The prototype mother had already burst into tears without realizing it.
She knew that feeling too well: when a person is extremely sad and desperate, he or she cannot even cry out.
As for accusing fate and crying loudly, that is a performance on stage, not real life! Snap! Snap!
Xu Wei and the screenwriter clapped their hands together.
But the performance didn’t stop.
Xu Wei finally reacted and quickly shouted "Cut!"
After hearing this command, Gu Qingcheng slowly stopped the performance.
After calming down a little, she stood up and bowed slightly to Xu Wei, "Director! My performance is over!"
Xu Wei;...awesome!
He is an acting talent to begin with, and after performing in dramas for a few days, he seems to be even more appealing.
And this kind of care!
Xu Wei made the decision and decided on Gu Qingcheng.
Matters such as signing contracts will be handled by Sister Hua.
Gu Qingcheng discussed the plot and some details with Xu Wei, the screenwriter, and the prototype mother.
Two hours passed and both the guests and the hosts were enjoying themselves.
Before parting, the prototype mother said to Gu Qingcheng with a little restraint, "I hope your movie will be a big hit!"
"And thank you!"
The prototype mother is 46 years old this year, but looks like she is in her 50s.
Getting married, having children, and her son’s disability completely isolated her from entertainment.
After more than ten years of working day after day to raise her son, she couldn't remember how long it had been since she last watched a movie or TV series.
Therefore, she was not familiar with big stars like Gu Qingcheng.
I've only seen her on roadside billboards and certain packaging.
But Gu Qingcheng's performance just now really touched her.
The original mother is really grateful that there is such a big star who is willing to interpret her own story and help more disabled groups speak out.
The prototype mother never expected help from society. She only hoped that society would have more understanding of people with disabilities and their families.
Don't be disgusted, and don't discriminate.
Film and television works such as movies can play a good guiding role.
I hope more and more people will know about the disabled community, and I also hope everyone can have more understanding and support!
As an actress, Gu Qingcheng is able to perfectly portray the role of a disabled mother, which is also a kind of help.
"You're welcome!"
Gu Qingcheng smiled slightly, "Please rest assured, I will definitely act well in this movie!"
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After leaving the teahouse and getting into the nanny car, Gu Qingcheng took out her cell phone.
When she is discussing something with someone, she always turns her phone to silent mode.
Now, Gu Qingcheng wants to see if there are any incoming calls or messages.
"Sister Qingcheng, the experiment went smoothly. I'll bring the stuff to you when we record the show in two days!"
This is the WeChat voice message sent by Liang Yihan.
Liang Yihan's voice is full of vitality, as if this is her true self.
"Okay! See you in two days!"
Gu Qingcheng replied.
"Teacher Gu, Star Inn sent a message and gave us the address for the recording of this program!"
Zhu Tingting was also looking at her phone.
After receiving the message from the program team, she hurriedly said to Gu Qingcheng, "It's similar to last time, it's also an ancient town."
"I just don't know if they will come up with another 'script-killing' this time."
The production team may not be willing to accept that they failed to accomplish anything last time.
Over the past ten days or so, the online popularity has continued.
The focus of the topic was not Gu Qingcheng, but still Liang Yihan.
The academic circle has begun to "crack down on fakes" and they are trying to expose Liang Yihan's disguise.
Of course, there are also some rumors about Gu Qingcheng——
"Gu Qingcheng lost to Yang Shiwen, and the drama "Surgeon Dr. Jing" (formerly known as "The Great Doctor Jing Cheng") caused a controversy over the replacement of the role!"
"Yang Shiwen strikes back at Gu Qingcheng! She successfully wins the female lead in "Surgeon Dr. Jing"!"
"The drama queen Yang Shiwen defeated the international star Gu Qingcheng!"
(End of this chapter)
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