"Director Zhang, I think these are all suitable, what do you think?" Xiang Nan then smiled.
Zhang Yimou looked at the four girls in front of him and felt that they were all good, each with their own merits.
Shi Ke is wild, Gong Li is majestic, Jin Lili is dignified, Wu Yujuan is gentle...it can be said that they are like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each is good at winning.
But to be honest, he still prefers Shi Ke.
Firstly, Shi Ke's image is more outstanding; secondly, he just learned that Shi Ke has filmed a movie this year and has some acting experience. For a new director like him, it is better to use the raw than the familiar.
"It's all good, it's all good." Zhang Yimou nodded perfunctorily.
Xiang Nan smiled and saw Zhang Yimou's perfunctory attitude, but he still followed the stick and said with a smile, "Then I'll give each of you a chance. This is the script of "Red Sorghum". You can use it to figure it out." . We will officially audition tomorrow."
With that said, he handed several pieces of manuscript paper to Gong Li and Shi Ke respectively.
Several people nodded.
Xiang Nan and Zhang Yimou then left.
After they left, Gong Li and Shi Ke immediately asked for leave and ran to the bookstore to buy "Red Sorghum". Then, while reading the script, figuring out the characters, analyzing the plot, and preparing for tomorrow's audition.
…
That night, Xiang Nan invited Zhang Yimou to drink together.
"How dare you do this, Professor Cheng, it's my turn to invite you." Zhang Yimou said flattered.
"Hey, when you come to Yanjing, I am the host and you are the guest. Of course I treat you. You can treat me again next time I go to Chang'an." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Besides, it's not a good wine. The dish is Lao Yanjing's Shabu Shabu, my own business, so don't be polite to me."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded.
Then the two of them came to Jin Manying, ordered Shabu Shabu and a bottle of Maotai. They ate, drank and chatted with great interest.
As a director, Zhang Yimou must have something in his stomach. Xiang Nan's knowledge is even more extensive. No matter what Zhang Yimou says, he can answer it.
Therefore, the two of them had a very lively conversation, which made Zhang Yimou feel that he and Xiang Nan felt like old friends at first sight and regretted meeting each other so late.
The main reason why Xiang Nan invited Zhang Yimou to dinner was because of his potential.
Zhang Yimou is nothing now. Even if he is a world-class photographer and the best actor at the Tokyo Film Festival, no one will recognize him except for having some influence in the industry.
But in a few years, Zhang Yimou will be one of the best directors in the mainland. Literary films and commercial films, both have to be grasped, both hands are hard, it is a ruthless thing.
Even though Xiang Nan doesn't want to take such a talent for his own use, he is still willing to have a romantic relationship with him. For him, it was just a matter of effort.
…
The next day, Xiang Nan and Zhang Yimou went to China Opera to audition again.
Gong Li, Shi Ke and others were all ready, and then entered the classroom one by one to audition.
Xiang Nan admired their performance when he saw it.
I have to say, acting really depends on talent. Although they are still junior students, in terms of acting skills, they are already very mature, both physically and spiritually, and they are one with themselves.
Xiang Nan thought to himself that if he had not inherited Fang Yifan's acting experience, relying on his own talent alone, he would not be able to reach the level of familiarity that others have, so he had to be filled with emotion.
After the audition, Zhang Yimou did not announce the result in public. Instead, on the way back, he said to Xiang Nan, "Professor Cheng, I think Shi Ke is the best."
"Director Zhang, please think about it again. I think Gong Li is more suitable." Xiang Nan advised.
Although Shi Ke was excellent, he felt that Gong Li was better.
For one thing, Gong Li is more beautiful. Although Shi Ke is also good, compared to Gong Li, he is far behind;
Secondly, Gong Li's acting skills are better and he has more potential to support. She has won the Hundred Flowers Award, the Golden Rooster Award, the Academy Award, and the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival... her acting skills are well-known. Although Shi Ke also filmed a lot of movies, his awards were far behind.
The third reason is that emotions cause trouble. He has watched many of Gong Li's movies before, such as "Red Sorghum", "Farewell My Concubine", "Raise the Red Lantern", "Tang Bo Hu Spots Autumn Fragrance", etc., and he has a very good impression of her, saying that she was from childhood. It’s no exaggeration to say that she is a goddess.
"Professor Cheng, can you give me some more time to think about it?" Zhang Yimou refused directly and said politely.
Xiang Nan nodded and asked Zhang Yimou for dinner in the evening. By the way, he asked why Zhang Yimou chose Shi Ke instead of Gong Li.
Zhang Yimou then expressed his views.
Compared to Gong Li, Shi Ke has a more wild temperament and appears more energetic.
After finishing the meal, Xiang Nan sent Zhang Yimou back to the hotel and immediately rushed back to the Central Theater to find Gong Li.
"Professor Cheng?! What do you want from me?" Gong Li was a little surprised when he saw Xiang Nan.
He came so late and smelled of alcohol, so she couldn't help but not think too much about it.
"Listen to me, Director Zhang has already selected Shi Ke as the heroine of "Red Sorghum." Xiang Nan looked at her and said, "However, I think you still have a chance."
When Gong Li heard this, he was stunned.
After a moment, she nodded resolutely, as if she had made some important decision, "Then I will listen to you whatever you want me to do."
"Tomorrow you will accompany me to see Director Zhang for one last chance." Xiang Nan said.
"That's it?" Gong Li was stunned.
"Yes." Xiang Nan nodded, "Okay, you can go back." After saying that, he turned and left.
Gong Li scratched his head, a little surprised.
…
Suddenly, Xiang Nan picked up Gong Li early in the morning and took her to the beauty salon first.
Not only did he help her design a big wavy hair, but also helped her put on a flaming red lip makeup to make her look more sexy and charming.
Gong Li looked at himself in the mirror and was a little surprised.
She originally thought that she was pretty good at dressing up. When she walked on the road, she often attracted the sideways glances of passers-by.
Unexpectedly, Xiang Nan was even better. Hairstyling, beauty and make-up, they are not amateurs at all. Under his dressing up, she had undergone earth-shaking changes, and she felt like a different person.
Xiang Nan then took her to the Friendship Store and bought a tight-fitting deep V dress from DIOR for her to change into.
Wearing a long skirt, Gong Li felt noble, sexy, elegant and charming, just like a horse turned into a phoenix.
"Well, it's almost done." Xiang Nan looked at her who had successfully transformed, nodded with a smile, and then took her to see Zhang Yimou, "Director Zhang means that you are not as good as Shi Ke. I will help you dress up now. After that, I should be able to defeat her.”
Although Gong Li is beautiful, her evaluation is somewhat divided. Some people think that she is dignified and elegant and full of oriental beauty; but others think that she has a rustic temperament and is not outstanding enough.
Gong Li nodded and said gratefully, "Professor Cheng, thank you very much."
"You're welcome, let's go." Xiang Nan smiled and then took her to the hotel where Zhang Yimou lives. "Director Zhang, you thought Miss Gong wasn't wild enough yesterday. Please watch again today~"
As he spoke, he clapped his hands. Gong Li pushed the door open and came in. Zhang Yimou's eyes lit up when he saw him.
