rpbooks Chapter 81 Acting Variety Show
Chapter 81 Acting Variety Show
chapter 81
"This variety show is different from previous ones. Have you done any research on it?"
Meng Youcheng leaned against the car window, eyes closed, and muttered to himself, "This is an elimination system, and it's also your acting debut, so you must cherish this opportunity..."
Jiang Yuming, who was standing next to him, stared intently at him, moved closer, and rested his head on his shoulder. "I've watched the previous episodes, so I guess I've done some research, right?"
The man didn't resist, leaning comfortably against her, his eyes still closed, and continued, "The first round of the competition is a major drain on talent. There are 200 contestants, and four international actors will be selecting from them. After one round, nearly 50 contestants will be eliminated..."
"Every contestant has some film and television content, which is a factor to consider. This is a very disadvantageous thing for you. Are you afraid?"
Meng Youcheng slowly opened his eyes. "Aren't you nervous?"
The boy smiled, watching him intently, then shook his head. "I think it's alright, nothing to be afraid of. My strength is undeniable; if my skills aren't refined enough, I can just train more. Besides, you've been by my side the whole time, so there's nothing to be afraid of..."
The man closed his eyes again, let out a heavy sigh, and said, "Sigh..."
"What's wrong, Uncle?"
Meng Youcheng propped his head up. "You're not afraid, but I am. This opportunity is very important to you. Don't think about the show's effect. Just perform your best, show your best side to the audience, and strive to get an excellent ranking. That's the most important thing..."
"Uncle, are you very tired?"
The boy raised his hand and touched his cheek. "Why do you have dark circles under your eyes?"
"I……"
Meng Youcheng took his hand, then let go. "Why do you think I have dark circles under my eyes?"
"Um...it's because of last night..."
The man waved his hand, interrupting him, "Whether I have dark circles or not doesn't matter, the main thing is you. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to buy you something to perk you up?"
Jiang Yuming smiled and looked into his eyes, "Looking at you really invigorates me, especially at night when you're lying next to me shirtless. Even in the darkest of times, my mind is perfectly clear..."
Meng Youcheng leaned against his shoulder again, closed his eyes, and said, "Looks like you're alright now..."
……
Upon arriving at the show's location, the variety show finally began.
This round is unscripted; the contestants choose the segments they want to perform, and then the judges make their selections.
The event was being broadcast live, and what's even more devastating is that nearly 3000 audience members were already seated at the venue...
The host came on stage, "Welcome everyone to the acting competition! I'm your host, Xiao He..."
"This time, our judges are national-level actors. The first one is... National Class A Actor, Ms. Zhao Dan. Please give her a warm welcome..."
A short while later, Ms. Zhao, who appeared to be around 50 years old, went up on stage and sat in the judges' panel...
The host continued speaking, and the other judges also took the stage one after another...
There were four judges in total, plus Teacher Zhao from earlier, all of whom are exceptionally talented actors with numerous awards of all kinds, and the scripts they have performed are all very well-known...
Meng Youcheng didn't pay much attention...
The four judges consisted of two men and two women, the two of whom were older, both in their fifties or sixties.
There were also two younger people, around twenty or thirty years old.
"The last judge is Fang Tingting, this year's Best Actress winner. Please give her a warm welcome..."
This is the fourth judge, and also the youngest-looking actress. She's very beautiful. She waved to the audience and said, "Hello everyone!"
They took their seats...
All four judges have taken the stage...
Meng Youcheng stared intently at the scene...
Xu Xingcheng told him that Jiang Yuming had no works to his name, and even if he had superb acting skills, he would most likely fail the exam.
So he rigged the game among the four judges, meaning that one of the four national-level actors was one of his own.
Just as the man was pondering...
A hand suddenly patted his shoulder, making him jump...
He quickly turned his head to check...
"elder brother……?"
Jiang Yuming's expression, standing beside him, darkened rapidly at a visible speed...
Situ Ming still had a smile on his face. "Long time no see."
Meng Youcheng pondered for a moment, "Situ Ming...? What are you doing here?"
"Am I a guest on the show?"
"Do you even know what kind of show this is? Aren't you an idol? Why would you participate in this kind of variety show?"
Faced with the man's barrage of questions, Situ Ming smiled and replied, "It's simple. Didn't I tell you before that I could change careers at any time?"
"After I turn 25, my idol career will hit a low point. I don't want to sit idly by and wait for it to end. I'm different from you guys. I need to find opportunities myself. This is the opportunity I've found. As long as I successfully participate in this variety show, my transformation will be a success."
Meng Youcheng was somewhat confused, "But you..."
"Brother, are you worried about me?"
Situ Ming smiled and said, "Don't worry, I know my acting skills. This time, the championship is definitely mine. I'll say it again: if you want to become my manager, I'm always welcome..."
Meng Youcheng was just about to speak...
Jiang Yuming, who was standing nearby, couldn't wait to step forward. "You're overthinking it. This time, the championship is mine!"
"Yeah?"
Situ Ming smiled and looked up at him. "Mr. Jiang, are you so confident? I don't think so. Anything is possible. Just like how I didn't hesitate to step on my own good brother as a stepping stone in order to get on this show..."
"Mr. Jiang, you're so naive, you're really not suited for this line of work. I advise you... to give up as soon as possible."
Hearing his words, Meng Youcheng couldn't help but recall the news from a few days ago.
Members of the boy band 901 verbally abused their leader. Is being a leader really that difficult?!
Thinking about it this way...
This news item was probably fabricated by him on purpose.
The comments on the screen were all the same...
[Mingming is really so pitiful...]
What a ruthless character!
Jiang Yuming's face immediately fell. "My affairs... are none of your business. You should mind your own business. I hope you can get through the first match. Only then will we have a chance for a fair and just 1V1."
The variety show has officially begun...
One by one, the contestants took to the stage, performing their carefully prepared scripts and introducing their backgrounds and the roles they had played...
The judges will light up their lights. If no judge lights up, the contestant will be eliminated.
There are only thirty spots available for each judge, but it's possible to secure ten additional spots, though it's highly unlikely anyone will actually try to get them...
In other words, out of 200 contestants, nearly 80 will be eliminated in the first round.
Jiang Yuming's position was chosen in the middle, neither in front nor behind.
Meng Youcheng kept observing the scene...
The two older judges were extremely demanding of the acting skills, and their words were also very harsh...
However, compared to improvisation on the spot, they seem to value the data more...
The other two, who were slightly younger, were much more relaxed in comparison and spoke very gently. However, Meng Youcheng felt that their demands were much more difficult than the other two...
At least after the first round, out of 50 players, their two teams combined didn't even have four people.
Time passed second by second, and the audience burst into laughter continuously.
Not everyone is well-prepared for the script, or even adequately prepared. Out of 50 people, 10 of them messed up their performances.
Host: "Let's welcome our next contestant, Jiang Yuming from Shih Hsing Company."
Jiang Yuming finally took the stage...
Meng Youcheng was backstage, his heart pounding in his chest...
The script for the boy was specially chosen by Meng Youcheng. The script was very easy, with little room for improvisation. This was a strategic move to get through the first round of competition...
As long as his acting doesn't falter, the judge specially arranged by Xu Xingcheng will choose him without hesitation.
Let's get through the first hurdle first.
The acting begins...
This was a very ordinary performance, but the boy performed quite well. At least he didn't mess up; every detail was handled well, and every emotion was accurately portrayed.
Five minutes later, his performance ended.
Zhao Dan looked at him. "You performed very well, but... why didn't you list any works in the 'Acting Works' section?"
Without hesitation, Jiang Yuming replied with a smile, "I have indeed not acted in any TV series or movies so far."
Zhao Dan: "Oh, I see. Actually, I think there were some issues with the details you just portrayed. Um... the emotions weren't quite there, and the emotional impact wasn't very strong. Also, the script you chose was quite immature, leaving little room for you to develop your own style. I'm sorry, my light may not be able to shine for you."
The second judge was an older male actor. "Actually, my thoughts are very similar to Teacher Zhao's. The work has too little room for expression, and your performance didn't feel particularly good to me, so I'm sorry..."
"I can't turn this light on."