Chinese Entertainment 2014: Young Actresses Are Becoming Dazzling

Chapter 32 Bao Yuan Man 1 Man 2?

"Slap! Slap! Slap!"

After several seconds of absolute silence, Su Youpeng was the first to stand up and clapped his hands with great force. Immediately afterwards, everyone in the room stood up, and the applause was thunderous.

Thank you, teachers!

Just then, a small commotion broke out on the judges' panel.

Rao Xueman clapped her hands excitedly and looked at Su Youpeng, saying decisively:

"As for the character Xu Yi, besides You Peng, I don't recognize anyone else!"

After a moment's thought, Su Youpeng grabbed Rao Xueman's arm, lowered his voice, and spoke with an almost manic excitement:

"Sister Xueman! Did you see that clearly just now? Su Yu's final, dejected, cold laugh, that ruthlessness and brokenness in his bones—it's practically Zhang Yang's shadow!"

Rao Xueman was still reeling from the shock of Xu Yi's destruction during Su Yu's performance and stared blankly at Su Youpeng.

Su Youpeng slapped his forehead, so excited he almost jumped up, and whispered quickly in Rao Xueman's ear:

"Sister Xueman, look at Su Yu. He can portray Xu Yi's obedience as well as his ruthlessness in his depravity, and he is very expressive in both aspects!"

In short, he is absolutely perfect for the role of Zhang Yang!

I have an extremely bold idea: how about we let him monopolize both the male lead and the second male lead roles?!

Rao Xueman gasped, her eyes widening in shock:

"Are you crazy? Zhang Yang and Xu Yi are half-brothers, they look completely different!"

"Change it!"

At this moment, Su Youpeng was completely bewitched by Su Yu's theatrical talent.

"Let's tweak the script a bit, change it to twins! Even half-brothers who look very similar will do, as long as we have Su Yu's face and acting skills, this change is absolutely worth it!"

Upon hearing this extremely outrageous suggestion, Rao Xueman, who always cherished the original work, did not immediately flip the table.

She turned her head and looked at Su Yu, whose temperament was like the morning light, not far away, and her heart was torn by pain.

As the author of the novel "Left Ear," her principle is to fully respect the original work.

Changing it to twins is a complete and radical alteration of the original setting.

But... she was also the screenwriter of the film "The Left Ear".

Moreover, Su Yu's potential is truly terrifying!

The aggressiveness he displayed just now was truly irresistible. If he were to actually play both roles at the same time, the extreme contrast would definitely be a sensation in theaters!

Torn! Extremely torn! Rao Xueman's features were almost scrunched up.

Watching the two whispering, Su Yu stood there, somewhat dazed. In his mind, shouldn't everyone be congratulating him on getting the role of Xu Yi, and then he could happily sign the contract and leave?

What is this doing?

Finally, Su Youpeng couldn't hold back any longer.

He looked at Su Yu with a greedy gaze, rubbing his hands together like a wolf in sheep's clothing trying to lure Little Red Riding Hood:

"Um... Ah Yu, your Xu Yi is practically flawless, but Teacher Xue Man and I just discussed it."

Since your acting skills are so good and your image is so fitting, why don't you just take on some hard work and play two roles?

We've changed the script so that Xu Yi and Zhang Yang are twins. What do you think?

Su Yu was speechless...

What kind of twin setting is this? Director Su, it's a waste of your talent not to write novels with such an imagination.

After a moment's thought, Su Yu replied:

"Ahem... Director, Ms. Sherman, I appreciate your kindness, but I may not be able to accept this suggestion."

Su Yu rejected the suggestion outright.

Su Youpeng was taken aback: "What? Afraid the pay isn't enough?"

"No, that's not it."

Su Yu sighed and said seriously:

"First of all, handling both male leads is a huge workload. I want to focus my energy on one role and work on developing it properly."

He paused, looked into Rao Xueman's eyes, and continued:

"Secondly, and very importantly, I have read this book many times."

The character Zhang Yang, all his darkness, scheming, and revenge against Xu Yi, are built upon his extreme inferiority complex and jealousy towards Xu Yi—his feeling that Xu Yi deserves a perfect life.

"According to the original work, Zhang Yang was actually just a child picked up from an orphanage, and the two had no relation whatsoever. Therefore, this tragedy is extremely absurd, which is also what makes the ending so memorable."

If they have the exact same face, are twins, or are half-siblings but look alike, there will be a strong sense of disconnect, not only when I'm performing, but also when the audience sees it.

"Furthermore, I've heard that the other lead actors in the crew don't have much filming experience, which makes it too difficult for them. I'm worried it might affect the smooth progress of filming."

Su Yu revealed a sincere smile:

"Also, I don't think I can play Zhang Yang because I'm too sunny~"

Zhang Yang's true nature is black, while Xu Yi's true nature is white, only later it was stained black. I think I'm more suitable for the role of Xu Yi. As for the role of Zhang Yang, let's leave it to someone else who's meant to be."

After he finished speaking, the audition room fell silent.

Rao Xueman's gaze towards Su Yu changed from initial shock to extremely fervent admiration!

Su Yu just said he's read this book many times; it turns out he's a big fan of his own book!

Rao Xueman couldn't help but feel an even greater liking for Su Yu.

"Great! That's so well said!" Rao Xueman slapped the table excitedly, her inner turmoil instantly vanishing.

"Youpeng, did you hear that? This is an actor who truly understands the script! The twins premise is just too imaginative!"

Su Youpeng wasn't angry when he was criticized; instead, he looked at Su Yu with great satisfaction.

To be able to resist such a huge temptation, to refuse the role of two male leads and the exposure, just to maintain the core of the character, this young man's mentality, determination, and seriousness in studying the script are simply terrifying!

I really found a treasure!

"Alright! It's settled then!" Su Youpeng waved his hand. "Su Yu, welcome to the 'Left Ear' crew! Your Xu Yi is unanimously approved!"

……

Pushing open the door to the audition room, Su Yu took off his blue and white school uniform, casually draped it over his shoulder, and strode out with extremely arrogant steps.

In the corridor outside the door, Tangyuan was pacing back and forth anxiously.

As soon as she saw Su Yu come out, she quickly went to greet him and asked nervously in a low voice, "How did it go? Did it go smoothly?"

Su Yu shook his head and sighed:

"Things aren't going very well."

Tangyuan's expectant gaze instantly dimmed, but she still took the blue and white coat and patted Su Yu on the shoulder, saying:

"Oh, it's okay. It's just one failed audition. Nobody succeeds at everything. Wait, I'll definitely find you better opportunities!"

Seeing her earnest expression as she tried to comfort him, Su Yu couldn't bear to tease her any longer and whispered in her ear:

"They didn't refuse me, but Director Su insisted on giving me more scenes, making me play a twin and also taking over Zhang Yang's role."

Su Yu took the school uniform from Tang Yuan and stuffed it back into Tang Yuan's backpack.

"Holy crap?! Two male leads?!"