MTL - You Don’t Understand The Pain Of Being Popular-Chapter 2 Day two
With a happy mood, Yao Bianliang briefly checked the situation of No. 10 group.
The director, Cheng Liuhui, is an anonymous and transparent director, and several other actors are also in the state of being found.
The documents sent by her roommate were very detailed. In addition to the outline of the short play, they also sent the text of the play and related introductions.
The full text of "To Our Youth" is only 8,000 words, and it will be finished after a few pages.
Although the length is very short, Yao Bianliang almost fell asleep after reading the whole story.
-so boring.
She had never read such a boring script.
In other plays, the male and female protagonists are ignorant of their secret love and mutual affection;
In this play, the heroine is immersed in the problem.
In other dramas, the hero and heroine start to be ambiguous, and the lines make people blush and heartbeat;
In this play, the heroine is still working **** the problem.
In other plays, the male and female protagonists have already begun to interact intimately, and the audience is addicted to candy.
And in this play, the heroine is still working on the problem!
From the beginning to the end, the heroine's daily routine is to attend classes, do homework, and memorize knowledge points.
One paper was made and another, and the title was wrong again and again.
There are dozens of students, none of whom are in love, and only know how to study hard every day.
It's so boring that it explodes!
How could there be audiences who would like to watch this plot?
"This director Cheng Liuhui is indeed a genius." Yao Bianliang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
Just imagine, when the audience sees "To Our Youth", they will subconsciously think that this is a youth romance drama.
As a result, I clicked in and took a look, and found that there was no male lead in this show at all.
This alone can dissuade 80% of the audience.
The rest of the audience didn't leave. They saw the heroine studying hard and thought it was an inspirational youth drama.
They just watched the heroine doing questions every day, making mistakes; brushing test papers, and constantly taking exams...
After struggling to support, I finally made it to the finale. Everyone expects the heroine to reach the pinnacle of her life.
In the end, the heroine is still an ordinary person!
Although she can find a good job with this degree, she is still a social animal.
She was forced to work overtime, deal with various interpersonal relationships, and occasionally be criticized by the leader.
She is no different from thousands of ordinary migrant workers.
After such an operation, the audience still have to be aggrieved to death?
Moreover, at the end of the script, the director also made notes on the script.
"This drama aims to capture the youth of ordinary people, so the heroine's appearance needs to be ordinary."
In layman's terms, it is to pretend to be ugly.
Yao Bianliang was determined in his heart, and the corners of his lips rose slightly: "It's stable this time."
Without further hesitation, she directly sent a friend request to Cheng Liuhui.
This rare talent, she is sure to make friends!
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In the practice hall.
Cheng Liuhui sat on the chair, his handsome face with sharp edges and corners showed a bit of fatigue.
The sun slanted in from the window and fell on him, leaving a shadow.
"Still no one wants to come."
His slender fingers gently picked up the script on the table, and a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
There are only two days left until the filming of the "Good Drama PK Competition" variety show starts.
The team formation session was coming to an end, and other teams had already selected members, but he hadn't even found a heroine.
At present, apart from him in the No. 10 group, there is only one friend who comes to support him, and an unknown newcomer Xiao Zhengtai.
Such a lineup can be described as extremely shabby.
The friend stood beside him, frowning slightly: "What about Yao Xinxin, is she willing to join?"
Cheng Liuhui lowered his eyes and said sadly: "I just said a few words, and she interrupted me directly, and brought tea to see off the guests."
"What's more, she has already joined the No. 2 team, and her future is bright. I'm afraid she won't like a small script like mine."
Friends are not surprised when they hear this.
He was just a little helpless: "I said a long time ago that no idol is willing to destroy his image. What's more, this is a talent show. People rely on their faces to make a living. If you let the heroine dress up like that, isn't it a waste of people's jobs? ?”
Cheng Liuhui's thin lips were tightly pursed, he didn't speak, but his expression became more and more lonely.
"There is almost no market for youth dramas that do not fall in love, so why do you have to make trouble with yourself?" My friend persuaded earnestly, "Stop being a dead end, and change the theme. I believe that with your ability, you can change it to a sweet youth drama. It will definitely work."
Cheng Liuhui lowered his eyes, his eyelashes trembling slightly, unable to hide his inner struggle.
Really...is there no other way?
He just wants to make a youth drama that belongs to ordinary people, is it so difficult?
"I don't understand," Cheng Liuhui said, "Youth dramas can only shoot love stories? Those late nights of hard work on the questions, those piles of teaching materials accumulated, aren't they considered youth?"
Cheng Liuhui really couldn't figure it out.
He raised his eyes and looked at his friend seriously: "Now, whenever we talk about youth dramas, we subconsciously think of first love and love. But I believe that most people have never experienced sending love letters, sending flowers, or confessing in the rain. We My youth is all ordinary and ordinary."
He just wanted to show his youth, so what's wrong with that?
The friend's lips moved, and finally shook his head helplessly: "Liu Hui, your idea is very good. But there is no similar successful case so far."
"We cannot deny that this script has the possibility of becoming popular, but no one is willing to gamble."
"For dramas of the same quality, sweet love dramas have a 60% chance of becoming popular, while your drama has only a 1% chance of becoming popular. If it were you, would you like to participate in the latter?"
Cheng Liuhui was speechless.
He knew that although the other party's words were not pleasant, they were true.
Innovation is risky.
What's more, even Cheng Liuhui himself is not sure whether this drama will be loved by the public.
"Forget it," he finally said after a long time, "If there are still no players willing to come, I'll modify the script."
It was very difficult to say this, and Cheng Liuhui couldn't hide the struggle in his eyes.
However, in the face of today's reality, he had to make a compromise.
"ding dong"
At this moment, the phone screen lit up, and a friend request popped up.
[Director Cheng Liuhui, hello, I am Yao Bianliang, a contestant in "Good Drama PK Competition"]
[I'm very interested in the drama "To Our Youth", can we talk about it? 】
"Huh?" My friend's eyes lit up, "Liu Hui, another player is looking for you to chat."
Cheng Liuhui naturally also saw the news.
Compared to his friend's surprise, he just gave a wry smile.
Before this, it was not that no player had talked to him.
But when they learned that he wouldn't change the script and that the heroine had to be plain, no one wanted to come.
"Let me talk to her." Cheng Liuhui didn't dare to have too much hope.
He's almost resigned now.
In his opinion, the female contestant would probably not agree after asking about the situation.
Cheng Liuhui: "Hi, I'm Cheng Liuhui."
Yao Bianliang: "Hello Director Cheng, Yiqing recommended your group to me. Can we meet and talk in detail?"
Cheng Liuhui: "I'm sorry, Ms. Yao, you may not know something. Regarding the drama "To Our Youth", I don't plan to overhaul the script, nor will I add emotional lines."
Yao Bianliang:?
Yao Bianliang: "When did I say I would revise the script?"
Cheng Liuhui was stunned: "You..."
"I don't need to change the script. I think the plot of studying every day and not falling in love is very good."
Yao Bianliang is very serious: "The hero is invisible all the time, there is no emotional line, and the heroine wears ugly makeup... These settings are perfect. In short, I am really interested in this script. Can Director Cheng consider me? "
Cheng Liuhui: "..."
A script that only talks about studying every day, looks good to her?
The hero is invisible all the time, this setting is actually "perfect"?
Even, she was looking forward to the "ugly makeup" thing?
Is this serious!
Cheng Liuhui closed his eyes, then opened them again.
Well, he was right.
The actress not only affirmed his script, but also enthusiastically expressed her willingness to participate in it!
The friend on the other side was also dumbfounded, and murmured: "Is there really a fool who is willing to come? - Oh no, this is not a fool, this is a Bodhisattva who sacrifices himself to save others."
Speaking of this, the friend said with a sincere expression: "Cheng Liuhui, I seriously suggest that you get a memorial tablet and confess her."
Cheng Liuhui: "..."
Cheng Liuhui pinched his thigh and hissed lightly in pain.
It's not a dream, he is finally lucky!
He stood up abruptly, slowed down for half a second, and then started typing excitedly.
"Of course! Miss Yao, I can meet and chat with you anytime."
…
The two decided to meet at a coffee shop.
Stepping on the melodious light music playing in the room, Yao Bianliang and Cheng Liuhui chose a seat by the window and sat down.
They are all newcomers on the 18th line, and they are not well-known, so there is no need to avoid the crowd.
The waiter brought two cups of coffee, Cheng Liuhui took a sip from the cup and smiled helplessly.
"To tell you the truth, I really didn't expect that there would be players willing to act in my script. Before you sent me a message, I was ready to modify the script."
Yao Bianliang frowned slightly.
What, change the script?
What a joke, such an excellent script can be modified so much!
"Director Cheng, what you said is wrong," Yao Bianliang said with a serious face, "Your script is very good. I only read it once, and I couldn't help being attracted. Such an excellent script, how can I change it as soon as I say it? ?”
Cheng Liuhui was undoubtedly rubbing the cup with his fingers, and seemed a little nervous: "You... really think this script is good?"
Yao Bianliang nodded: "Of course."
This script was tailor-made for her path of becoming cool.
She believes that, not to mention the variety show "Good Drama PK Competition", even in the entire entertainment industry, it is difficult to find a second such "excellent" work!
Hearing this, Cheng Liuhui's eyes lit up slowly, and the corners of his lips slightly raised.
He looks good when he smiles, like a person who has been walking alone and finally finds a soulmate, with light in his eyes.
"I have shown this script to many people, but they all think that such a subject matter is not suitable for filming," Cheng Liuhui said, "You are the first one to express approval to me."
Yao Bianliang felt more stable.
Look, so many people have read the script and expressed dislike for it.
Her vision was indeed right.
Yao Bianliang said: "Director Cheng, don't underestimate yourself. I like your script very much. Whether it's the setting of the plot or the setting of the heroine wearing ugly makeup, it's all very good."
Although the original body is not good at thinking, but it has to be said that this face is very beautiful.
Yao Bianliang didn't want to attract a group of fans because of his good looks.
Cheng Liuhui was slightly stunned, and said awkwardly: "It's not as exaggerated as putting on ugly makeup, but you need to wear glasses and dress more ordinary..."
"It's okay, I'm fine," Yao Bianliang waved his hands, "Even if you want me to play an ugly girl, I have no problem."
Cheng Liuhui raised his eyes in surprise, as if he wanted to find out the joke in Yao Bianliang's eyes.
But when he met Yao Bianliang's clear eyes, he could only see his seriousness.
Yao Bianliang said sincerely: "Director Cheng, to tell you the truth, I appreciate your talent and learning. These days, there are really not many directors like you who can stick to their heart, stick to their dreams, and don't blindly cater to the market."
"Since we are lucky enough to meet each other, I am willing to help you realize your dream. I will act seriously and interpret this short play that no one is optimistic about!"
Cheng Liuhui held the cup tightly with his fingers, and his heart beat slowly accelerated: "So, are you really willing to cooperate the whole process?"
Yao Bianliang nodded solemnly: "Of course."
When Cheng Liuhui met Yao Bianliang's eyes, his heart was touched uncontrollably.
She is really different from everyone else.
Like him, she has her own persistence and her own dreams, instead of simply following the crowd and catering to the market unconditionally in order to become popular.
Can't she see that this drama is likely to hit the street?
No, she must have seen it.
But even so, she was still willing to give him a try.
"Thank you," Cheng Liuhui said with sincere eyes, "Miss Yao, I know that I am a soft-spoken person now, and I have nothing to thank you. But if... I have a chance in the future, I will definitely not forget your helping hand today."
"Come on," Yao Bianliang patted his shoulder, "Those things are still far away, Director Cheng, let's discuss the details of filming first."
The day after tomorrow, the variety show live broadcast will officially start, and they have to be prepared.
As for Cheng Liuhui's promise, Yao Bianliang didn't take it seriously at all.
In her opinion, after the filming of this drama is finished and released, this big brother with a dream will be like her, cool off together.
As for whether he will have the opportunity to thank her in the future and give her resources...
No kidding, there's no way this is going to happen.
