MC Bookstore Chapter 54 The Media: Please, I'm the Male Lead
Chapter 54 The Media: Please, I'm the Male Lead
Not long after, director Jiang Jiajun, martial arts director Bao Wenfeng, and producer Guo Jingyu arrived at the lobby.
Jiang Jiajun was wearing a black jacket and a baseball cap, and looked to be in good spirits.
The moment he entered, he saw Lin Yu.
Then, his eyes lit up.
Although I had already seen Lin Yu's portrayal of Yang Kang during the audition, I was still amazed when I saw it again today.
That innate nobility cannot be created with makeup; it comes from within.
And this time she seems to have an even better aura than last time.
"Lin Yu, you look good in this outfit." Jiang Jiajun walked over, looked him up and down, and nodded in satisfaction.
As expected, he had good judgment; he made the right choice.
"Thank you, Director Jiang," Lin Yu said modestly.
Bao Wenfeng also came over and patted Lin Yu on the shoulder.
"Young man, you're going to perform a sword dance at the opening ceremony today. Are you ready?"
"Don't worry, Teacher Bao, I've practiced it many times," Lin Yu said confidently.
"Okay, I believe in you," Bao Wenfeng said with a smile.
He originally wanted Yang Xuwen to perform the sword dance, but unfortunately, the kid's basic skills were still far inferior to Lin Yu's.
If something goes wrong at the opening ceremony, it would be a huge joke.
Guo Jingyu looked at Lin Yu and nodded with satisfaction.
This is truly the actor I'm most satisfied with.
The group got into the car and headed to the venue for the opening ceremony.
The location is an ancient costume film and television base in Hengdian, where a magnificent replica of a Song Dynasty city has been built.
The stage has been set up, and the red backdrop reads "The Legend of Condor Heroes: Auspicious Start of Filming".
The audience was packed with reporters, armed with cameras and microphones, making quite a spectacle.
After all, this is a big production with an investment of 200 million yuan, so it has attracted a lot of media attention.
The opening ceremony proceeded according to the established procedures.
First, the director and producer spoke on stage, then the main creative team appeared, followed by the actors' introductions, and finally, a photo session.
The initial process proceeded smoothly without any major incidents.
The reporters were taking photos as a matter of routine, with only a few flashes, and the atmosphere was somewhat subdued.
When it was the actors' turn to be introduced, the male and female leads came on stage first.
Yang Xuwen and Li Yitong walked onto the stage together.
Li Yitong, dressed in a light yellow outfit, looked lively and playful, attracting the attention of many reporters.
But Yang Xuwen was in an awkward position.
His simple attire seemed somewhat out of place on the glamorous stage.
The reporters symbolically pressed the shutter a few times, then put their cameras down.
The atmosphere was a bit cold.
Yang Xuwen forced a smile, completed his self-introduction, and then quickly walked off the stage.
He was thinking to himself.
The media has gone too far.
I was the main character, and you guys took so few photos of me.
Next up is Meng Ziyi, who plays Mu Nianci. She wears a light pink dress and is gentle and elegant.
The reporters' reactions were slightly better than before, but only slightly better.
Then, it was Lin Yu's turn.
The moment Lin Yu stepped onto the stage, the reporters below seemed to be suddenly injected with adrenaline, instantly becoming energized.
The flashes of light were continuous, and the "click-click" sound kept ringing out.
Lin Yu was dressed in a white robe embroidered with gold threads, a silver hair crown, and a white jade belt. Standing on the stage, he exuded nobility and was exceptionally handsome.
He smiled slightly.
The reporters in the audience almost broke their camera shutters from pressing so many buttons.
"Who is this? Her aura and looks are absolutely stunning!"
"I think he played Yang Kang, his name is Lin Yu."
"Yang Kang? Isn't that the second male lead? How come he looks more like the male lead than the male lead himself?"
"What do you know? This is called character charisma."
The reporters whispered among themselves, discussing the matter animatedly.
Several young reporters recognized Lin Yu and whispered.
"Isn't this Lin Yu, the one who sang 'Light' on 'Grade One Graduation Season'?"
"Yes, yes, that's him! I watched that video back then, he sang exceptionally well!"
"I never expected him to look so stunning in period costume; he's truly blessed with natural beauty."
"What do you mean by being given a free meal? This is God chasing after us to feed us."
That face is such a feast for the eyes.
Of course, there were still some dissenters.
"What good is a pretty face? Only ability can carry a role," a photographer whose appearance was hard to describe said disdainfully.
"Whether someone has the ability or not is not something that can be decided by a few people," another female reporter retorted, putting down her camera.
Lin Yu stood on the stage, facing the flashing lights and whispers from the audience, his expression unchanged, calm and composed.
He introduced himself according to the procedure.
"Next, let Lin Yu give us a performance. First, we'll play the theme song from 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' 'Who Did I Love,' followed by a sword dance."
Director Jiang Jiajun went on stage and addressed the reporters below.
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
Reporters raised their cameras, ready to capture the exciting scenes.
Lin Yu took the microphone from the staff and took a deep breath.
As the music began, the melodious sounds of the flute and guzheng echoed across the square.
Lin Yu spoke.
"Have a drink"
Strong water
Accompanied by the south wind
You turn and face north.
The moment the sound came out, the reporters in the audience were stunned again.
The voice was clear and bright, carrying an indescribable sense of desolation and remoteness.
It felt like it drifted from a very far place, striking straight to the heart.
It is completely different from the "Light" video that circulated online before.
"Light" is a rock song full of explosive power, while this song is a deeply affectionate and timeless ancient style.
Lin Yu can handle both completely different styles with ease.
The reporters forgot to press the shutter button and just listened blankly.
After the song ended, the square was quiet for two seconds, and then thunderous applause erupted.
But it's not over yet.
Lin Yu handed the microphone to a staff member and took a long sword from the side.
With a flick of his wrist, the longsword drew a beautiful arc in the air, its strokes fluid and elegant, carrying a sharp and imposing aura.
Immediately afterwards, he moved and began to dance on the stage.
The sword flashes, the figure moves gracefully, every move is clean and crisp, combining power and beauty.
The reporters in the audience were stunned.
This guy is no actor!
This is practically a professional martial arts actor!
Bao Wenfeng stood below the stage, watching Lin Yu's performance, and nodded in satisfaction.
This kid certainly didn't disappoint him.
After the dance ended, Lin Yu sheathed his sword and stood still, his breathing steady and his expression unchanged.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again, even louder than before.
The reporters pointed their cameras at Lin Yu and snapped away.
"That's amazing! She sings well and can also dance with a sword. She's practically an all-around entertainer."
"It's a shame he's not a leading man!"
"Who can disagree? That charisma, those looks, that ability—he's got all the qualities of a male lead."
"Perhaps the production company has its own considerations."
The reporters' murmurs rose and fell, and everyone's attention was firmly fixed on Lin Yu.
Yang Xuwen, standing below the stage, turned almost green with rage.
Who exactly is the male lead?!
He took a deep breath and silently encouraged himself.
It's okay, it's okay, I just haven't shown my full potential yet.
Once I'm in the production team, I'll give it my best performance.
Let everyone see what real acting skills are.
Yes, that's it.
Let's not argue about who's better in the short term; let's see who's the real deal in the play.
Finally, it was time for the last photo session.
All the main cast and crew members came on stage together, stood in a row, and posed for photos with the reporters.
Lin Yu originally wanted to stand on the sidelines and keep a low profile.
"Little Lin, stand next to me." But Li Yitong pulled him back and said gently.
Mencius, seeing this, also quickly came over.
She stood on the other side of Lin Yu.
then!
Lin Yu was thus sandwiched between the two beautiful women.
On the left is the lively and playful Huang Rong.
On the right is the gentle and elegant Mu Nianci.
He stood in the middle, a faint smile on his lips, exuding an air of nobility and extraordinary handsomeness.
The reporters below the stage frantically pressed the shutter, wishing they could use up all the film.
Yang Xuwen stood at the very edge of the line, his smile somewhat stiff.
He is the protagonist.
He is Guo Jing.
He is the male lead in this drama.
But now, it seems like Lin Yu is the one standing in the center position.
Yang Xuwen took a deep breath and silently cheered himself up.
It's okay, it's okay, filming hasn't even started yet.
Once I'm on set, I'll definitely perform well and show everyone what real acting is.
Yes, that's it.
Yang Xuwen clenched his fists secretly.
Just you wait, Lin Yu.
My acting skills are very good.