novellhall Chapter 20: My Lover
Chapter 20: My Lover
"Why are you here?"
"Are you also an art exam examiner? No, you're from the photography department, it has nothing to do with the acting and directing department."
"I see. Is it because I treated you to lunch that you felt bad and were planning to treat me to dinner?"
"You're too kind, we're brothers."
Jing Tian came to Gu Qing's side and kept chattering away. Heaven knows how she switched from talking about serious matters to talking about food.
"Stop, stop, stop! How am I supposed to answer all these questions?"
"Who said I came here to see my buddies? What, can't I pick out actresses here to star in my next feature film?"
Gu Qing smiled smugly, completely ignoring Jing Tian's increasingly dark face.
"Hiss, what are you doing?"
Suddenly struck by a punch, Gu Qing rubbed his shoulder and said in shock.
"I... you didn't even invite me to your movie shoot!"
The moment Jing Tian made her move, she regretted it.
There was nothing wrong with what Gu Qing said, and she couldn't find a reason to be angry or an excuse to stop him, so in her anger, she could only punch him.
"I, you, you're being a bit unreasonable, young lady."
Gu Qing laughed in exasperation, feeling helpless against Jing Tian's fabricated charges.
At that moment, he also stepped back a few paces.
If I can't afford to offend you, can't I at least avoid you?
"Gu Qing, you're really preparing to shoot a feature film? Do you need funding? You can tell me."
Jing Tian put her hands in her pockets, her eyes darting around, and said with a slight upturn to her lips, seemingly unconcerned.
"What Gu Qing? You have no manners. You should call me senior brother."
"What a load of rubbish, senior! You're not even from the acting academy."
"Then you can call me Brother Qing, hey, consider this an apology for your uncivilized behavior just now."
"I……"
Jing Tian felt a little embarrassed, but thinking about it, it was indeed his mistake. In order to prevent any rift between the two brothers, calling him "brother" was nothing.
"Qing, Brother Qing."
"Why."
Seeing Jing Tian's flushed face, Gu Qing felt a little smug. Now she calls him "Qing-ge," but next time she'll have to call him "Qing-gege."
"Alright, alright, do your best in the art exam. Your friend is calling you, so I'm leaving now."
Gu Qing patted Jing Tian's head and then saw her off.
The progress was too fast, and their intentions were immediately apparent.
"Hey, your feature film project..."
"Don't worry, when you audition, we'll reserve a role for you."
"Hmph, you promised me this, so don't try to renege on it."
Jing Tian waved her hand, tossed her ponytail, and returned to her original position with an air of arrogance.
Her face was still burning hot, and she hadn't recovered from what had just happened.
"Hey, Jing Tian, who was that just now?"
Chai Biyun asked gossipily, clearly having noticed the unusual nature of the two.
"Oh, a sneaky little thief."
Jing Tian smiled, then took the arm of her fellow villager. After a few playful banter and laughter, she forgot all about him.
Meanwhile, Gu Qing slipped into the venue through the back door and greeted the mentors present.
"Oh, it's Teacher Cui here."
"Dean Wang, you've arrived so early."
"Look at what you're saying, how can you be late for something like this?"
Wang Jinsong stepped forward very politely and introduced himself to the other teachers.
"The winner of the Golden Bear for short films at the Berlin Film Festival, the film 'The Dilemma,' which was just screened this morning, is his. Everyone, please get to know him. If he ever asks you for someone, don't say you don't know him."
The Beijing Film Academy has produced two Golden Bear winners, prompting them to put up huge banners – one from the acting department and the other from the photography department.
Although doing so may have made the directing and cinematography departments lose face to some extent, it is still a fact.
Compared to Wang Quan'an, Gu Qing is undoubtedly younger and has more potential.
"Teacher Wang is too kind to me. I'm just a newcomer. I'll need the help of all the teachers when we need to borrow actors."
Gu Qing cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said politely.
Everyone's good at putting on a show, and since Dean Wang is giving him face, he naturally can't fall behind. The performing arts department also needs to consider employment rates!
"Director Gu is young and promising. When is your feature film coming out? Just tell us if you're looking for actors, don't be shy."
"Exactly, why shouldn't the good stuff go to outsiders? How can you not understand such a simple principle?"
The group of acting school teachers chatted amongst themselves, making Gu Qing quite embarrassed.
Fortunately, Cui Xinqin stepped in to help.
"Everyone, disperse, disperse. The exam is about to start. What kind of behavior is this, standing around like this?"
Cui Xinqin was highly respected, and the situation was immediately brought under control. Everyone went about their duties and left.
She is also the head instructor of the 07 Acting Department in this year's art exam.
"Comrade Gu, the school has already told me that you're here to scout for actors, right?"
"Well, Teacher Cui, please don't be so polite. Just call me Xiao Gu. I'll just grab a stool and sit here and watch. I won't delay your review."
"Does Xiao Gu really like casting new actors? Shouldn't movies value acting skills more?"
Cui Xinqin pushed up her glasses, looked at the excessively young director in front of her, and asked curiously.
As a director herself, she naturally understands the importance of actors to a film. It's hard to imagine that a director would actually come to the art exam site just to select actors.
"In my opinion, the core of a movie is its story framework. No matter how well the acting is done, if the script is wrong, it's all for nothing."
"Furthermore, as a new director, it's naturally best for me to use new actors."
Gu Qing certainly couldn't say that she came to see Jing Tian, otherwise she would lose face.
Anyway, movies are just hype. I can't expect you to come looking for me in the middle of the night after I knock on your phone three times, can I?
The art exams officially began at 2 PM.
Gu Qing moved a stool and sat at the end, watching quietly.
Generally, those who can get into the second round of interviews either have a strong background or are qualified and have some foundation.
From easy to difficult, it tests five key elements: voice, stage presence, appearance, and demeanor.
"Next, Jing Tian."
Gu Qing's expression jolted, and he also woke up from his drowsy state.
Gu Qing looked up and immediately saw Jing Tian standing gracefully in the center of the classroom.
The girl who used to be quite wild outside has now changed completely.
Are all women born actresses?
Gu Qing thought this to herself, but didn't have a chance to ask.
Offstage, Jing Tian had privately hired a teacher for training, thinking she wouldn't be nervous, but only when she actually stood on it could she truly understand the feeling.
She had intended to imagine these teachers as cabbages, but the sudden laughter disrupted her mood.
I glanced around out of the corner of my eye and realized it was someone I knew!
"Excuse me, teachers, Jing Tian, please continue."
Gu Qing cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, then looked at Jing Tian, who looked completely bewildered, and barely managed to suppress a smile.
Jing Tian was embarrassed and annoyed, but this was clearly not the time to settle scores. She took off her down jacket and began her performance.
For an actor, physical form is innate and also the most difficult thing to correct later in life.
Jing Tian had attended a dance academy and had a good foundation in dance. In addition, she had an outstanding appearance and performed a folk dance in front of many examiners.
When a person encounters something they are good at, they become confident and charming.
At this moment, Jing Tian was like a white swan, proudly and elegantly displaying her dance moves.
Gu Qing watched silently, a look of appreciation on her face.
It must be admitted that Jing Tian was really charming at that time.