Chapter 106: The Dream of the 'Grassroots'
As He Youlan of the training school said, the Yanhuang Empire has entered the era of national entertainment, which has also made many people dream of becoming famous and stardom. In the eyes of many people, group performances are also called 'dream chasers' by some netizens.
Several large-scale film and television bases in China are places where these group performances chase their dreams. But for many people, only when they actually enter the industry will they understand how cruel the reality is and how unattainable this dream is.
Compared with the previous life, the film and television industry was known as a grassroots endorsement, and there is a 'Wang Baobao'. In the film and television circle of the Yanhuang Empire, at least for now, Lu Wenbin has not heard of any artists who have really turned from the grassroots to stars.
The girl in front of him, Liu Ying, who is very important to He Youlan, graduated from an unknown junior college and studied secretarial-related majors. I came to work in the imperial capital for four years.
After listening to He Youlan's introduction, Lu Wenbin was also very curious: "Can you tell me, why do you want to act?" ”
Regarding Lu Wenbin's inquiry, Liu Ying's answer surprised many people, and she said directly: "I like acting!" In addition to loving acting, I also hope that one day I can become a star and make money! ”
Such a frank answer made He Youlan also cry and laugh a little and said: "This girl, with a straight temperament, has something to say!" If her temper can be changed, maybe she won't be able to play a weighty role until now! ”
'Aunt He, if my personality changes, is it still me?' It doesn't matter if I can't be famous, I'm still young anyway, so I'll just have a few more years of acting. If I really didn't have the life of being a star, I would have found a good man to marry! ’
has a straightforward personality, is very grinning and not squeamish, and He Youlan said that she is very hard-working. Such a character is really a bit similar to the 'Yingbao' in Lu Wenbin's memory. Not only the appearance and figure, but also the personality is also very similar.
Lu Wenbin, who had this acquaintance, also smiled and said: "It seems that you are the same as the senior sister said, and it is indeed a little different." Can you ask what you do now? ”
'Working as a waiter in a nearby café is not well paid, but it is very free! ’
'Can you tell us about your family?' ’
Liu Ying seemed a little surprised by Lu Wenbin's sudden question, but she didn't think much about it: "My hometown is from Baoding Mansion, my parents are farming, and I have an elder brother who is a small clerk in my hometown. What do these do, you ask? ”
'It's okay! Just wanted to ask! I'm curious what courage keeps you going for so long. After all, it is indeed not easy for a very young girl to persist in the profession of group performance for two or three years.
Especially when I heard my senior sister say before, in addition to being a group performer, all the money you earn from your part-time job is spent on learning to act. So, I'm curious that your parents don't object. When a girl goes out, her parents will be concerned, right? ’
'Hehe, I'm not a three-year-old, that's so easy to deceive!' I heard Aunt He say, you are a screenwriter, can you give me a chance to audition? I'm not demanding, as long as I have lines to appear in that kind of role. ’
'Have you always been so direct?' ’
'Neither!' This doesn't mean that you have a good relationship with Aunt He, so you have the audacity to ask! If it were someone else, they wouldn't be able to match someone like me at all. However, it's really rare to see a young screenwriter like you! ’
Liu Ying was not stage frightened at all, and took the initiative to ask Lu Wenbin for the opportunity to audition instead of the role. Lu Wenbin felt that this girl still knew how to advance and retreat. It's rare to know what to say in front of whom.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Give me your contact information, if there is a suitable role, I don't mind giving you a chance." However, I have one more suggestion, I wonder if you would like to try it? ”
'You say! You're a big screenwriter, don't be so polite! ’
'Are you studying secretarial?' Then it should be no problem to deal with some copywriting, right? I have a studio in the high school district, and there is a real shortage of office clerks at the moment, are you interested in changing jobs? ’
Does it have anything to do with acting? How much does a clerk get paid? ’
'How much do you get a month now?' ’
'A little more than two thousand, and three thousand if you don't ask for leave. But I want to act, I don't want to be a clerk! ’
'If you can't be a clerk, can you be a good actor?' Actors, themselves are playing different characters. If you can be a good clerk in reality, I think it should be more okay to play a clerk in the play, right? ’
It's rare to see Lu Wenbin talk so much with a girl who meets for the first time. Adi Lisa is also very curious, why does this girl who doesn't look very good make Lu Wenbin so important?
Could it be that Lu Wenbin likes this type of girl?
He Youlan, who was staying on the side, was also very curious: "Wen Bin, do you really want to ask her to be a clerk?" ”
'Hmmm! My studio has just been established, and I have recruited two artist assistants, and the current executive manager of the studio is also one of my roommates. Usually, the studio also has a lot of documents to deal with, and there are many people who call the studio.
I think she has a good personality, she has been alone in the imperial capital for four years, and she can still stick to her original intention and pursue her dreams, which is really rare. Next year, the studio will start filming two or three films, and it shouldn't be a problem to give her a role.
But when I open a studio, I also have my own plans and principles. If I'm fancy an actor, I'll find a way to pick her up. It's just that she has to be an entertainer in my studio.
Although she was recommended by the senior sister, I also believe in the senior sister's vision. But I would prefer to know more about her. If she's really malleable, I wouldn't mind giving her an artist contract. The premise is, she needs to prove it! ’
'How do you need to prove it?' I'm not the kind of person who doesn't want anything to be famous! ’
'Rest assured! If you're that kind of girl, I'm afraid I won't tell you that much. In fact, I hope you will continue to stay true to your heart. After all, today's entertainment industry is too impetuous, and it is rare for people to stick to their hearts! ’
After some frank chat, Lu Wenbin recruited Liu Ying, who looked and spoke very much like the nickname 'Yingbao' in later generations, into the studio as a clerk. And the salary was also given to her three thousand a month.
This is undoubtedly very happy for Liu Ying. After all, an eight-hour day, a weekend, and even accommodation. For Liu Ying, as long as she is not stupid, she will not refuse!
When Lu Wenbin left the address of the studio and Hu Feipeng's mobile phone to Liu Ying, he left the training school with Adilisa and others. Liu Ying, who saw Lu Wenbin leave, actually felt a little more grateful to Lu Wenbin in her heart.
Even if she has a big personality, but after living in the imperial capital for four years, she has seen too many different people. On other occasions, a screenwriter like Lu Wenbin, she is afraid that she will not even have a chance to speak.
Knowing that this opportunity might be enough to change her fate for her, Liu Ying also said gratefully: "Aunt He, thank you!" ”
Looking at Liu Ying, who bent down and saluted with a very sincere expression, He Youlan also said with pity: "Silly girl, you are my student, and I also hope that you can have a good time helping you." My junior is very different, and he may really give you a chance to realize your dreams.
Although he has just graduated from Diying for half a year, he is currently the most concerned newcomer in the entertainment industry, and he boldly created his own personal studio. From this point of view, he is very different from other people in the film and television industry.
As for his character, although I was in contact with him for the first time, my husband spoke highly of him. I went to his studio and worked hard, I believe that there is a role that suits you, and he will definitely give you a chance to be an actor. ”
'Well, thank you Aunt He, I will definitely work hard!' ’
Regarding the conversation between Liu Ying and He Youlan, Lu Wenbin, who left by car, naturally didn't know. On the way back to the studio, Adilisa was also curious: "Senior, do you really think that girl can become an actress?" ”
For such a question, Lu Wenbin did not answer directly but asked: "Adi, who do you think can be a good actor?" ”
Just as Adilisa was pondering, Lu Wenbin continued: "Although I am not from the acting department, I have not been in the entertainment industry for a long time. But I think that actors don't just look at acting skills or background or education.
For me, I value the artist's temperament more than the artist's acting skills. That girl's condition may not be good, but she has the tenacity in her, which I believe many girls don't have, which is very rare.
I'm not a saint, but I'm willing to give a chance to a girl like that. At least I think the entertainment industry needs to break some conventions. I want some people who stick to the old ways to know that the grassroots also have the right to pursue and realize their dreams.
In addition, I think grassroots people like her know how to cherish and be grateful. As long as they are given a chance, they will do whatever it takes to work for it. This is what many young actors lack now! ”
It's not so much about giving grassroots like Liu Ying a chance, it's better to give an explanation to himself in his previous life. After all, the days when he was a group performer in his previous life did leave Lu Wenbin with a lot of indelible bitter memories.
In this life, he has his own persistence, or he is no longer so eager to be a star. But he feels that being able to come up with a yellow version of 'Yingbao' will also make him feel very satisfied!