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Chapter 84
In the waiting area, Xia Hong sat restlessly on the bench.
He and Mu Taozhi were good friends. The two had debuted together years ago, and both had become top celebrities in China.
However, Mu Taozhi had trained diligently on variety shows and shed his "poor acting" label. Now, his career was flourishing. Though his acting skills weren't exceptional, among traffic stars, he was already one of the best.
In contrast, Xia Hong's situation was completely different.
No matter how hard he tried, his acting skills never improved. He had hired teachers and even sought guidance from well-known veteran actors in the industry.
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Unfortunately, the results were never particularly satisfying.
Seeing his previous film flop once again, Xia Hong couldn't help feeling anxious.
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So, at Mu Taozhi's suggestion, he came to audition for "The Tianya Decree," hoping to try his luck.
He still remembered Mu Taozhi's advice before he left: "Don't worry, as long as you catch Sister Liang's eye, your acting will definitely improve rapidly! Prepare well for this audition; whether you can change your career trajectory depends on this opportunity."
Xia Hong felt that Mu Taozhi's admiration for Yao Bianliang was excessive, almost like a fanatical fan.
However, he understood that if Yao Bianliang could mentor someone like Mu Taozhi, she could certainly handle a young idol like himself.
Е̇ nu m̂а́
His only concern was the rumor that Yao Bianliang placed great importance on acting ability. As a traffic star, he might not meet her requirements.
"Oh, isn't this Brother Xia?" At that moment, a clear voice sounded from behind, carrying a hint of ambiguous mockery.
Xia Hong was startled and turned to see a young man approaching from across the room.
"Ouyang Xiaoqing?"
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Xia Hong's brow furrowed slightly—why was this person here too?
Ouyang Xiaoqing had a rather imposing surname that suggested a powerful presence, but unfortunately, the characters "Xiaoqing" completely destroyed that imposing aura.
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Now, sporting a head of yellow curly hair, he strolled over leisurely.
"Brother Xia, you're here to audition too? What a coincidence," Ouyang Xiaoqing smiled, revealing a set of white teeth. "I'm auditioning for the young swordsman role. What about you?"
"...The same." Xia Hong's voice was low, lacking confidence.
He knew well that while Ouyang Xiaoqing's character was questionable, his acting skills were quite good.
Compared to traffic and popularity, Yao Bianliang clearly valued acting skills more. Therefore, Xia Hong's chances against him weren't great.
Ouyang Xiaoqing leaned against the chair back, sighing leisurely: "I heard that Brother Xia's last film made 200 million at the box office, outperforming 70% of concurrent releases! Such a good result—I haven't had the chance to congratulate you yet."
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"Unlike me, the film I acted in hasn't even been released yet."
Xia Hong: "..."
A box office of 200 million might sound impressive at first.
But in reality, compared to the investment of one billion, a 200 million box office was a complete failure.
As an industry insider, how could Ouyang Xiaoqing not understand the implications? He was clearly mocking him!
Xia Hong's expression immediately darkened. But being introverted, whenever he got into an argument, his mind would go blank, and he wouldn't know what to say.
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Ouyang Xiaoqing: "Oh my, Brother Xia, are you upset? I was just joking, don't mind me. I often speak without thinking."
Xia Hong choked, unable to voice his rebuttal. His face reddened from the frustration.
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Ouyang Xiaoqing's smile grew increasingly obvious, filled with amusement and malice.
He was about to say something more when the door ahead suddenly opened, and an assistant beckoned to them.
"Next, Ouyang Xiaoqing, it's your turn!"
Ouyang Xiaoqing had to regretfully abandon the conversation.
Е̊ nům ă
He stood up leisurely and winked at Xia Hong: "Well, I'll go in first. See you later, Brother Xia."
Watching him stride confidently into the room, Xia Hong felt both regretful and stifled.
With Ouyang Xiaoqing setting such a high standard, he probably... didn't stand much chance, did he?
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Inside the audition room, Yao Bianliang was reviewing Ouyang Xiaoqing's information.
"Ouyang Xiaoqing... his acting seems quite good? His reputation is also excellent." Looking through the resume, Yao Bianliang reflected thoughtfully.
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Ling Huanxuan nodded with a smile: "That's right, his acting skills are widely acknowledged as outstanding. His recent performance in 'The Military Advisor of Han' received extremely positive reviews."
Yao Bianliang's brow furrowed slightly.
It seemed that although Ouyang Xiaoqing was a traffic star, he didn't quite meet her requirements.
Soon, Ouyang Xiaoqing's performance confirmed her suspicion.
Yao Bianliang asked him to randomly draw several cards and perform prop-less acting according to the requirements on the cards.
His performance was commendable. Though his acting technique was somewhat heavy-handed, there was no doubt that among the candidates, his performance was the most impressive.
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After finishing the final scene, Ouyang Xiaoqing stood in place, a glint of self-satisfaction flashing in his eyes: "Teacher Yao, I've completed my performance."
The staff in the room all showed admiration in their eyes. Indeed, the previous traffic stars' acting hadn't been very good, but unexpectedly, a skilled actor had mixed in among them.
Yao Bianliang's finger tapped lightly on the table as she sighed: "Yes, indeed quite good."
After saying this, she looked at the young man before her with a hint of helplessness.
With such good acting skills, why are you coming here to make a living? Wouldn't it be better to act in other dramas?
Ouyang Xiaoqing's smile became even more pronounced.
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He knew that with his acting skills, securing this role wouldn't be difficult.
"Your acting... is indeed very good," Yao Bianliang took a deep breath, saying somewhat dejectedly, "but the problem is, it's too good."
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Ouyang Xiaoqing: ???
Ouyang Xiaoqing's expression froze slightly as he paused for a moment before realizing what Yao Bianliang meant.
This situation was different from what he had imagined.
Logically, shouldn't Yao Bianliang be impressed by his acting skills and immediately cast him?
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His acting was excellent—wasn't that exactly what was needed? He'd seen people complain about poor acting, but never about an actor's skills being too good!
Ling Huanxuan was also confused: "Sister Liang, what do you mean?"
Yao Bianliang imperceptibly shook her head at Ling Huanxuan, then looked at Ouyang Xiaoqing with a smile: "Thank you for coming to audition. Please go back and wait for news. We'll contact you within three working days."
Ouyang Xiaoqing: "..."
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Wasn't this a polite rejection?
Ouyang Xiaoqing couldn't understand at all. He felt his performance had been excellent, and even if he couldn't be confirmed on the spot, he should at least be a strong contender.
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But now, according to Yao Bianliang, he probably wouldn't get the role from this audition.
Ouyang Xiaoqing left the room with a gloomy face. After closing the door, he showed no intention of lingering, striding forward rapidly, clearly not wanting to stay in this place any longer.
Passing through the waiting area, seeing Xia Hong still waiting for his audition, Ouyang Xiaoqing's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Don't even think about it. Yao Bianliang's requirements are extremely high," he snorted coldly, giving Xia Hong a disdainful look. "You definitely don't stand a chance."
After dropping these words, he didn't bother to see Xia Hong's reaction and left directly.
Xia Hong was momentarily stunned before understanding what had happened.
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Why was Ouyang Xiaoqing's face so dark? Could it be that he was directly eliminated?
No way—Ouyang Xiaoqing's acting skills were already top-tier among their group. If even he was eliminated, one could imagine how high Yao Bianliang's standards must be.
Xia Hong felt even more disheartened. From this perspective, he had absolutely no chance.
"Xia Hong, it's your turn."
From a distance, the assistant beckoned to him, indicating that he should hurry for his audition.
Xia Hong could only force himself to gather his emotions, approaching the room with a "might as well try" attitude.
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"Sister Ling, is this Xia Hong the star who was recently mocked as the king of terrible dramas?" Yao Bianliang looked at the materials in her hand, lowering her voice to ask.
"Yes, that's him," Ling Huanxuan nodded, also lowering her voice to answer. "His recent film 'The Tale of Qinghe River' flopped completely, and he's been ridiculed online for over a month."
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Yao Bianliang's eyes lit up. She had vaguely heard about the failure of "The Tale of Qinghe River" but hadn't realized that the lead actor was Xia Hong.
Hearing Ling Huanxuan's introduction, her eyes brightened noticeably.
Not bad, potential material!
"Hello, Teacher Yao, Teacher Ling, I'm Xia Hong." Compared to Ouyang Xiaoqing, Xia Hong was obviously much more nervous.
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Yao Bianliang's gaze toward him became more kindly, like looking at a promising junior.
"Don't be nervous, relax and perform." Yao Bianliang gestured for him to draw a card.
Xia Hong became even more nervous, swallowing hard, his voice slightly stuttering: "O-Okay."
Sure enough, in the subsequent performance, Xia Hong's acting couldn't be considered very good.
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Actually, compared to other traffic stars, Xia Hong's performance was already quite decent.
Even in an extremely nervous state, he still conveyed the young swordsman's carefree and unrestrained demeanor, with exceptional temperament.
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Unfortunately, with Ouyang Xiaoqing setting such a high standard before him, his performance was obviously inferior.
Ling Huanxuan couldn't help but shake her head and sigh, whispering to Yao Bianliang: "I heard that 90% of the dramas Xia Hong has acted in have flopped. His acting is a major weakness; even the best director mentors can't guide him effectively."
Hearing this, Yao Bianliang's eyes grew even brighter.
90% of his dramas flopped? Even the best directors couldn't guide him?
Could there be such a good thing!
Then, having Xia Hong join the production would definitely ensure the drama's failure!
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As the two were whispering, Xia Hong's performance was also coming to an end.
After finishing, the young man took a moment to extricate himself from the character's emotions, followed immediately by a surge of intense disappointment.
He had indeed performed too poorly. Especially during auditions, he was always more nervous than usual.
With this level of performance, he probably couldn't even match half of Ouyang Xiaoqing's, right?
However, when he looked up, he met Yao Bianliang's eyes filled with encouragement and smiles.
"Very good, you performed excellently." Yao Bianliang's lips curved upward, showing considerable satisfaction.
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Xia Hong was stunned. Yao Bianliang's attitude was so sincere that he couldn't distinguish whether she was being polite or genuinely praising him.
"Let's exchange contact information?" Yao Bianliang said. "If you pass the subsequent audition, we'll notify you."
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Xia Hong naturally wouldn't refuse and quickly nodded in agreement: "Alright!"
Although in his view, the reason he could leave his contact information was probably because Teacher Yao was giving him face, not necessarily because she truly appreciated him.
However, even so, he was quite satisfied.
"Sister Liang actually wants to hire Xia Hong?"
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Two days later, upon seeing the final result Yao Bianliang sent her, Ling Huanxuan was completely dismayed.
During the audition, Yao Bianliang's attitude had been quite intriguing. Although Ling Huanxuan had felt somewhat uneasy, she hadn't thought in that direction.
But unexpectedly, Yao Bianliang had truly rejected Ouyang Xiaoqing and chosen Xia Hong!
"What is she thinking?"
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Ling Huanxuan was completely baffled, unable to understand Yao Bianliang's thought process.
She believed in Yao Bianliang's acting skills. But now, seeing how she selected actors, she couldn't help but doubt—
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Was her decision to collaborate with Yao Bianliang right or wrong?
"This won't do, I must think of something." Ling Huanxuan couldn't sit still.
She felt that if they let Xia Hong play this important supporting role, their drama wouldn't be far from flopping.
No matter what, she had to stop this!
However, Ling Huanxuan didn't act impulsively. In her view, Yao Bianliang must have had reasons for this decision. She needed to understand the other's thinking clearly before making a decision.
So after much consideration, Ling Huanxuan approached her old friend of many years—Director Hua.
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As a director, Director Hua had briefly collaborated with Yao Bianliang in the variety show "Good Drama PK Competition," so he should have a deeper understanding of her.
They arranged to meet at a nearby café. As soon as they sat down, Ling Huanxuan immediately began asking for his advice.
"Brother Hua, I won't beat around the bush," she sighed lightly. "You probably know that Teacher Yao Bianliang is currently preparing a new drama, which she will both direct and star in."
"I trust her professionalism as an actress. But her judgment in selecting roles is something I really can't agree with—especially regarding casting!"
Director Hua raised an eyebrow, somewhat curious: "Oh?"
"Sigh, just the other day, during the casting for the young swordsman role, she actually rejected Ouyang Xiaoqing, who has both looks and acting skills, and instead chose Xia Hong, who has nothing but a pretty face!"
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At this point, Ling Huanxuan's tone was filled with distress.
Director Hua frowned slightly, also quite surprised.
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He was certainly aware that Xia Hong's acting wasn't particularly good. Given Yao Bianliang's pursuit of quality in her works, she shouldn't choose a young idol with only looks and no substance, right?
Or was she planning to personally train Xia Hong and polish this uncut jade?
Having previously collaborated with Yao Bianliang, Director Hua had a clear understanding of her judgment and abilities. Therefore, he didn't immediately question her decision.
"It is indeed somewhat strange, but I believe Teacher Yao must have her reasons."
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Director Hua stroked his chin thoughtfully: "Did Teacher Yao say anything when watching Ouyang Xiaoqing's performance?"
Ling Huanxuan recalled the scene at that time, then carefully said: "Sister Liang didn't say much else. She praised Ouyang Xiaoqing's acting as very good, but the problem was... such acting was simply too good."
Too good at acting?
Why would Yao Bianliang complain about an actor's acting being too good?
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Director Hua frowned in thought, asking Ling Huanxuan to describe the audition situation in more detail.
After several moments of consideration, his eyes brightened as he finally understood.
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"So that's it! I understand now," Director Hua smiled and sighed. "As expected of Teacher Yao, she always sees what others can't perceive."
