Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle

Chapter 139 - 139 139 Thats Correct Right

?Chapter 139: Chapter 139: That’s Correct, Right? Chapter 139: Chapter 139: That’s Correct, Right? Luo Ning was certain that if news of this movie broke out, it would undoubtedly cause a sensation.

Not to mention A-list actresses, even those beyond A-list, like award-winning queens, would want to vie for the leading role.

This time, it wasn’t just Director Mo at the helm, but also the billion-box-office star Lu, whose never had a flop, joining the cast meant a guaranteed box office hit for those in the industry.

Moreover, the script for this movie was really quite good.

In her past life, when she was still alive, neither Director Mo nor Lu Xun had made this film, which was why she was somewhat surprised.

Director Mo looked at Luo Ning with a smile and a touch of satisfaction in his eyes. “Xiao Luo, take a seat.”

Just based on appearance alone, Luo Ning fit the image he had in mind for the film.

His requirements for the female lead were extremely high—aside from acting skills, it was crucial she be very beautiful and have the figure to carry the various cheongsams from the Republic Era.

He had been preparing this movie for two or three years, but had yet to find a suitable actress for the lead role.

For him now, he lacked neither fame nor money, so he was more in pursuit of perfection in film.

If he couldn’t find the right candidate, he would rather not shoot at all.

He had set his sights on Lu Xun for the male lead long ago, but unfortunately, the latter had not yet accepted the role.

However, last month, Lu Xun suddenly called him, expressing interest in the film and wanting to recommend a female lead—if she passed the audition, he would take part in the drama as well.

Director Mo knew that Lu was not the type to recommend someone just for the sake of favoritism, so he agreed to give his recommended actress a chance to audition.

As long as she met his threshold for passing, he would make an exception for her, out of respect for Lu’s face.

Therefore, he took some time to look into Luo Ning and even watched the broadcast of her on “Deserted Island.”

He was very satisfied with Luo Ning’s image and personality, only worried that her acting might not be up to par, since the industry was rife with rumors of her being just a pretty face with no acting skills.

He had also watched the web drama she had starred in when she entered the industry. Her acting wasn’t bad, but it still fell a little short of his expectations.

So, Director Mo thought that he might have to regretfully let this film not see the light of day.

Yet unexpectedly, he came across two clips of Luo Ning’s audition on the internet yesterday and was astonished by her acting, which was particularly spiritual.

That meant that from the time the web drama was finished until now, Luo Ning must have seriously devoted time to study acting; otherwise, such improvement wouldn’t have been possible.

After Luo Ning sat down, he poured tea for both of them.

Then he asked Luo Ning, “You must have read the script. Can you tell me about your understanding of the female lead?”

Luo Ning wasn’t nervous and talked generously with a smile, “The female lead is a very contradictory woman, and throughout the drama, she has an unknown side…”

After listening to Luo Ning’s understanding of the female lead, Director Mo’s smile deepened, “Very good. It seems you’ve studied the script thoroughly after getting it. I like professionals like you.”

“Shall we start with the audition scene now?” he asked eagerly.

Luo Ning nodded with a smile, “Sure!”

Then Director Mo led them out and went to another Siheyuan next door.

Both of these Siheyuans were properties handed down from Director Mo’s ancestors—one for living and the other for filming and storing props and such.

In this courtyard were the crew, assistant directors, screenwriters, and makeup artists, among others.

Director Mo had high demands for his movie and therefore had high standards for the audition environment and makeup.

He instructed the makeup artist, “Take Xiao Luo to do her makeup and change into the outfit she wears in her first appearance.”

The makeup artist was a middle-aged woman, well-known within the industry and the go-to makeup artist for Director Mo’s film.

“Teacher Luo, please follow me,” said Cheng Yu with a courteous smile.

Luo Ning was also very polite, “Of course, Teacher Cheng.”

The backdrop of this movie is set during the era of warlord strife in the Republic.

The female protagonist is a lady of a reputable family, who was to marry a man to whom she was betrothed since childhood. On the day of the wedding, he fled abroad to study, betraying his family.

While studying abroad, he got involved with another female student.

As a result, upon returning, he was even more determined to divorce on the grounds that the marriage was a feudal remnant.

At this time, the male supporting character joined the local warlord’s army and even became an officer. His family, therefore, indulged him greatly.

The first scene where the female lead appears is when she is sent back to her parental home by her husband’s family.

Her attire and makeup were that of the traditional women’s attire, and her hair was also styled in the manner of a married woman.

When Luo Ning walked out, at first glance, she gave off the gentle aura of a well-bred lady.

It matched the script perfectly, in terms of the image and temperament of the female lead at her first appearance.

When driven out by her husband’s family, she was fragile yet showed resilience. After returning to her natal home, she was ridiculed by her sister-in-law, which she endured quietly, fitting the image of a well-bred lady of that era.

After the first audition was over, Director Mo and others came back to their senses from Luo Ning’s audition.

“Very good, this audition passed.”

Director Mo was very satisfied with how Luo Ning portrayed the character he wanted, “Next, Xiao Luo, you’ll audition the scene where the female lead appears in another image.”

Luo Ning nodded, “Certainly, Director Mo.”

She then went back to the makeup room to redo her makeup and change her clothes.

In the play, besides the identity of the woman abandoned by her husband, the female lead also has an identity as a businesswoman who has established a chemical plant and a machinery factory.

This scene also shows her as the lady boss.

It is also the first time the male and female leads meet.

Lu Xun, playing the male lead, is a Young Commander of another major warlord. This time, he wanted to process a batch of parts for weapon production, so he sought out the female lead’s machinery factory.

At this moment, Luo Ning, portraying the female lead, exuded a cold and elegant aura, with a decisive and even ruthless way of handling things.

Luo Ning, dressed in the trendy cheongsam and high heels of the time, perfectly outlined her curvaceous figure.

No one could have imagined that she was the same gentle and virtuous well-bred lady who had been cast aside.

She walked over to Lu Xun coolly, sat opposite him, and they began their exchange in the scene.

From beginning to end, Luo Ning perfectly portrayed that noble, cold beauty that seemed untouchable, like a thorny rose.

In her confrontation with the Young Commander, she didn’t fall short at all. On the contrary, after a back and forth, she even secured the greatest benefit.

At the same time, she also gained newfound respect from the Young Commander, who greatly admired such a strong female figure.

After this scene ended, Director Mo couldn’t help but praise, “Luo Ning, you’ve brought out exactly the kind of feeling I wanted.”

“You are indeed the female lead I have been searching for,” he said, with rare excitement in his voice.

Lu certainly hadn’t disappointed him, and even brought him a pleasant surprise.

Luo Ning’s image in the circle, and the roles she had played, had never included this type of cold elegance, so he had been quite worried she wouldn’t be able to achieve the effect he wanted.

But he found he had seriously underestimated Luo Ning’s acting prowess. She was very spiritual; the transition between the two different characters was handled so naturally, and she brought both roles to life.

He had never seen such acting talent in a young actress before.

Lu Xun knew very well that Luo Ning’s acting was extraordinary; he had been drawn into the scene by her just now.

Hearing Director Mo’s praises for Luo Ning, he smiled deeply, “Director Mo, I told you Luo Ning would not disappoint you, right?”