I’m a Director, I’m Not Bad

Chapter 426 424 Euthanasia

Chapter 426 424. Euthanasia

"Teacher Gao, does this actor look familiar to you?"

After hearing what Xu Xin said, Gao Ming looked at the information he handed over and recognized it immediately:

"He, who is that in "My Captain, My Group"..."

As soon as Gao Ming opened his mouth, Liang Binning also looked over and continued:

"I'm so tired of being lame...and the squad leader in "Soldier Assault"...screams...screams..."

"History."

The conversation fell back to Xu Xina again.

"I have a pretty good impression of him. Although his appearance is not particularly outstanding, his two roles of Shi Jin and Meng Fan are still very impressive to me."

Following his words, all the people from the actor troupe who came here to be responsible for recruiting today focused their attention on the information they had in hand.

In terms of age, Xu Xin is very young.

The 24-year-old young man has not even graduated from college.

But when it comes to "energy," his words carry a lot of weight in the factory.

Especially when Qi Lei said, "Well, I only remembered when Director Xu said it, it turned out to be him... this actor is really good."

Some things are as certain as a done deal.

To put it bluntly, the actors who came to apply for the job today are all either high or low... That's not correct. It should be said that they all belong to the level of "no way to heaven".

Their acting skills may be very good, but either because they are not supported by a big company or because they don’t know any connections, they are all the kind of actors who are struggling at the bottom.

I came to apply because I hope to join the factory and get more opportunities.

Although there is no limit to the number of places, every person who joins is nothing more than an extra basic salary. But not everyone can come in.

The factory is now experiencing great momentum, and countless people want to become the second Liang Binning, or to gain a foothold in the industry with the help of the factory.

Therefore, the factory is naturally picky about these actors.

But being picky is always picky, and now Director Xu and Mr. Qi actually spoke up.

Then the actor named Zhang Yi basically has no problem.

It has nothing to do with character or character.

Director Xu likes it.

Mr. Qi agreed.

He can come in.

However, no one said it clearly.

After knowing what was going on, he looked at the others separately.

When the time came for the application process to begin, everyone saw that Xu Xin did not say anything about "protecting" anyone, and Gao Huang nodded:

"Let's get started... let Zhang Yi come first."

Soon, the door was pushed open.

Zhang Yi, who was walking and standing straight, appeared in front of everyone.

Coming from a military background, there was nothing wrong with his physical condition.

As the group leader, after Zhang Yi introduced himself, Gao Huang nodded:

"Well, you're welcome... Next to it are the topics for the recitation section. Choose one and be ready to start at any time."

The content of actor recruitment in the factory is actually no different from other units.

One is reciting and reciting.

Examine the actor’s basic conditions.

The four words "vocal and emotional" are simple to say, but it is possible to express the emotions in the work clearly without being embarrassed, but it is really difficult without training.

The second is film and television clip performances.

In two stages. One is a fixed proposition. The factory will prepare some excerpts from classic works for the actors to prepare and then perform.

The second is to give a scene and let the actors play their part.

In the first recitation, Zhang Yi's performance was quite satisfactory, because the work he chose was golf... No... Gorky... Nor... Golf Driver... Anyway, it was the work of the bearded Russian writer - "Haiyan" .

Be articulate and full of emotions.

After the reading, Gao Huang looked at the audition excerpts in front of him and picked out a page.

"Red Sorghum" is an excerpt from Jiu'er's wedding, in which Yu Zhan'ao teases the bride Jiu'er while carrying the sedan.

The lines are right there.

When Zhang Yi was making preparations, Gao Huang did not urge him, but just said:

"Start performing when you're ready."

Zhang Yi nodded and began to recite his lines silently in front of everyone.

The room was quiet.

His preparation speed is not slow either.

After three or four minutes at most, I put down the paper.

Looking around, he picked up a folding stool and put it on his shoulders.

At this time, Xu Xin keenly noticed his movements when lifting the sedan chair.

Normal people don't talk about simulated performances. Even when lifting something, they must let the bar or pole on their shoulders press their shoulders.

This is a safe way to go.

However, in "Red Sorghum", when Yu Zhan'ao, the bearer of the sedan chair, welcomes the bride, he talks coquettishly to Jiu'er in the sedan chair while carrying the sedan chair.

Moreover, Xu Xin had a chat with the old man about the drama "Red Sorghum".

In the old days, the steps that bearers took to welcome brides were very particular.

The pace of welcoming a bride is called "stepping on the street".

When the road is flat, you have to "get wild" and make the bride in the sedan panic.

This also has a moral.

When the girl goes out, she becomes a complete outsider.

This change of mind takes time, and as a bride, even if others can't see your expression with a red hijab, if you still look timid when you enter your husband's house, that's not okay.

As a result, the bearers acted wildly and the bride was "jumped" in the sedan chair, which helped her get out of the sad mood in time.

This bumping movement requires the combined efforts of four or eight bearers.

When it comes to the wild stage, everyone exerts force on their shoulders at different times, causing the sedan to bump up and down.

At this time, the bar and shoulders are no longer in close contact with each other. Instead, they are bumping and pressing as they are raised and lowered.

Does Zhang Yi understand?

He understands.

When he started to step, his movements were smooth at first, and at the same time he said:

"If you regret it, it's still too late! Brothers, let's carry you back!"

Here, his body shape is stable, with a powerful and strong look.

But after waiting for a while, he suddenly said:

"My sister doesn't speak? Dian! Dian can't speak...and can't he pee?"

Then, the chair began to "fly up and down" on the shoulders, with a somewhat wild pace similar to Yangko dancing, as his singing sounded:

"The guest hasn't left yet~"

"The table is not over yet~"

“I looked around and couldn’t find the groom…”

He had watched "Red Sorghum", so he knew this part of the song perfectly.

Singing while walking on the street.

While singing, he squinted his eyes and smiled.

That smile is quite interesting, with many kinds of emotions in it.

Not to mention that everyone knew that Director Xu "liked" him before.

Even Xu Xin didn't say anything, just watching this performance, there was nothing wrong with it.

"Um……"

During the singing, Xu Xin's nasal voice sounded in approval.

Sure enough, I read it right.

is a good actor.

and……

He seemed to suddenly think of something, and his brows suddenly wrinkled.

…

Zhang Yi's performance is over.

Gao Huang nodded:

"Well, you performed very well."

He is a national first-class actor, a veteran, and an experienced actor.

There is nothing wrong with the acting. No matter what kind of role it is, as long as the age is appropriate, it will be easy to handle.

So to be able to say this from his mouth means that there is really nothing wrong with the play.

After boasting, he looked at the free play clip in front of him:

"Now let me play a role..."

"Teacher Gao."

Suddenly, Xu Xin spoke.

Gao Huang turned his head:

"What's wrong?"

"I have a clip that I want him to try."

Gao Ming was stunned.

Zhang Yi was also stunned.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Huang nodded:

"Okay. Then tell him."

"Um."

Xu Xin responded and looked at Zhang Yi:

"This is what the play is about... You are a fugitive who committed murder and have been on the run for many years. During these years, you have been suffering from inner torture."

When he spoke, Zhang Yi nodded and listened.

"Fugitive, huh huh."

"Then you are brought to justice, and the sentence is execution. Note that it is not a shooting, but a drug injection. From the beginning of the drug injection to the end, perform this section for more than a minute."

"Start with the injection and end with it?"

"Yes, there are no lines."

"……good."

Zhang Yi nodded slightly and then said:

"give me sometime."

"Um."

Xu Xin did not urge him and repeated Gao Huang's words:

"You're ready to start anytime."

Zhang Yi didn't speak, but started blinking, thinking, and pacing back and forth.

Although everyone had questions about why Xu Xin gave such a clip, no one asked.

In addition to the sound of breathing, the sound of a needle dropping could be heard in the entire audition hall.

I don’t know how long it took.

Zhang Yi suddenly stood still and nodded:

"It's like this... When I was in the army, we had training in this area. Because sometimes when some serious criminals are selected for execution, soldiers need to be on duty. I have heard people say it but I have never seen it with my own eyes. .But the specific procedures are known.

This type of injection death is more humane. It consists of three drugs, one causing paralysis and loss of consciousness, one causing muscle paralysis and respiratory failure, and a drug that stimulates the heart and accelerates blood circulation throughout the body..."

"Just perform it how you envision it."

Hearing Xu Xin's words, Zhang Yi nodded, and then walked directly to the wall.

"This is the fixed bed. ...Please prepare that plastic bag for me."

After he pointed to a plastic bag containing documents, he pressed his whole body against the wall.

Then he rolled up the sleeve of his left arm, exposing the crook of his left arm.

Take a deep breath...

"Hi~~~Huh."

He closed his eyes and clenched his left fist.

Then when he opened his eyes, his eyes began to wander.

There was no fear, but there was an uneasiness.

He kept looking to the left, as if someone was giving him an injection.

Look to the left, look to the right, look in front...

Blink.

At the same time, his mouth began to open and close, and as soon as the hesitant expression appeared, Liang Binning suddenly felt goosebumps forming on her skin.

Somewhat uncomfortable.

Immediately afterwards, there was the sound of heavy breathing.

"Huh...huh...huh..."

His fist suddenly clenched, and his body instantly tensed up. After a pause of about a second, his left fist relaxed.

It seems that the needle has been inserted.

Then his breathing started to get heavier again.

Without exercise, breathing heavily can easily make you dizzy.

The body's oxygen content increases and the carbon dioxide pressure decreases.

My head starts to feel dizzy.

This condition is called respiratory alkalosis.

The treatment method is to increase the carbon dioxide content in the body.

Use a sealed bag to constantly breathe in and out, or wear a mask to increase the carbon dioxide concentration.

This is the method Zhang Yi adopted.

Even before that, he had already thought of first aid.

Then, his lips began to turn white.

It is a protective layer formed by the dehydration of the lip skin caused by rapid breathing.

Breathing becomes heavier and faster.

Until this "euthanasia" seemed to have reached the "previous moment" of a certain process.

He suddenly smiled.

"Ha~"

Smiling, his body began to tremble.

That instinctive fear made his body begin to sway.

But as he swayed, he was always in a state of fear conveyed by laughter, teeth chattering, and the emotion in his eyes wandering.

These three different states and expressions form a cycle.

The more scared you are, the more you laugh.

The more I laugh, the stronger the inexplicable "feeling of solidity" becomes.

And this sense of solidity will quickly dissipate due to swings.

In one, another, and another cycle, his eyes would look to his left side from time to time.

Then……

"Hoo!!!... Huh... Huh..."

As if something happened, after he took a big breath, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared.

After the smile disappeared, his eyes no longer wandered, replaced by a dull stare.

And under this gaze, his expression was like a muscle twitching, trying to smile, but it disappeared in a flash.

His lips became whiter and whiter, but his eyes became more and more distracted.

That smile also went from fleeting to muscle twitching.

Slowly getting smaller, weaker, and finally disappearing without a trace.

When his muscles stopped twitching, his eyes completely froze.

But his mouth was still opening and closing in vain, as if he was trying hard to breathe.

It's a survival instinct.

This situation continued for another stage, about ten seconds later...

Finally, nothing moved.

His body was stiff and his eyes were glazed over.

The lips are pale.

"..."

No one spoke.

Everyone was waiting for Xu Xin to shout.

Xu Xin also shouted as they thought:

"Okay, that's it!"

At the same time, there was a touch of surprise and admiration in his eyes.

This person...

He was just about to comment, but Zhang Yi remained frozen.

Xu Xin was stunned...

"Okay, Teacher Zhang..."

But Zhang Yi hasn't moved yet.

Xu Xin stood up instinctively, thinking something was wrong with his body.

But at this time, he discovered that Zhang Yi raised his right hand and quickly shook his finger at him.

Xu Xin was stunned...

Then I saw his lips starting to move again.

But this time he didn't open his mouth or speak, but like blowing bubbles, opening and closing, opening and closing...

Like a fish that has been out of water for too long.

Struggling in vain to survive.

But unfortunately...there is no way to save it.

at last……

"My performance is over, thank you."

His expression change is complete.

He pursed his lips and stood up straight, somewhat unsteadily.

"..."

Only then did everyone realize that he had not completed the entire performance just now, so he was frozen.

And recalling the way the lips moved like bubbles at the end...

Tsk…

Amidst the emotion of everyone, Xu Xin, who did not sit down after standing up, applauded:

"Pah, pah, pah, pah, pah... wonderful performance!"

He took the lead, and the applause of others followed, gathering and flowing in the audition hall.

…

"Teacher Zhang."

"Don't dare, don't dare. Director Xu, just call me by my name."

"It's okay... Here's the thing. There is a book called "Sunspot", and I'm working on adapting it. You can buy it and read it... The protagonist Xin Xiaofeng in it is the character you just played. Take a good look, and look forward to it and your subsequent cooperation.”

"Uh...huh?"

Zhang Yi was stunned.

Some of them couldn't figure out how they came to audition for the actor troupe of West Film Studio...how could they suddenly get a role.

and……

Protagonist? main character?

"E-movie?"

he asked with some uncertainty.

From the time he was in the army to now, he has only acted in one work, and that is the digital film directed by Yu Hanqiu on the movie channel - "Two Lines", a story about the emotional life of college students who return to their mountainous villages to work. .

He defines himself very clearly.

It's really hard for an actor like me with not outstanding facial features to make a career in the film industry.

What's more, he doesn't have a brokerage company.

Although I yearn for movies, I also thought that after I became famous, I might be able to act in movies...

However, acting in a movie and starring in a movie...

Is that a concept?

Movie protagonist?

I have shit box office appeal.

Who can find me to play the leading role?

Which director is crazy? ...will investors be willing?

He is very aware of these realities.

And I was able to treat it with a normal mind very early on.

But……

The big director with a box office of 500 million in front of him... After giving himself an audition clip, he suddenly told him that he had just played the protagonist in a book that was being adapted into a script...?

Movie protagonist? ? ? ?

? ? ? ? ?

Today is...April Fool's Day?

Use me as the protagonist in a movie?

But seeing his reaction, Xu Xin smiled and nodded:

"Yes, the movie...your performance impressed me. The role of Xin Xiaofeng...you are very suitable. Brother Qi, what do you think?"

Qi Lei naturally knows about "Sunspot".

In addition, the screenwriters in the factory were notified by Xu Xin in advance, and they directly entered the script creation stage after he gave the main story line.

Qi Lei himself has read that story.

After watching the performance of the actor in front of him, Qi Lei couldn't find any faults.

Therefore, after being asked by Xu Xin at this moment, he had two thoughts in his mind.

"It's a damn good fit."

"We found a treasure in the factory!"

So, he smiled and nodded:

"Very suitable."

"Well, let's just say that. I'll go back and read more of the book "Sunspot", but there's no need to be in such a hurry. As for the story... it may not happen until next year. Just make preparations in advance. How about it?"

"..."

Looking at the young director in front of him who was much younger than himself, Zhang Yi was completely confused.

The painting style of Xiying Studio...

Is it so strange?

but……

For some reason, as an actor, he couldn't control the smile on his face.

"Thank you, Director Xu!"

"Yes, Xiying Studio welcomes you to join."

"!"

The moment he heard this... Zhang Yi, who had never expected to directly apply for the job, was even more confused.

Double...double happiness?

…

"He's a good actor."

Hearing Gao Huang's words, he turned off the phone screen where he had just saved the number, and Xu Xin nodded:

"Yes. I know how to put it away and know how to collect it. This is the most rare thing."

"Hahaha……"

Xu Xin's words made Qi Lei suddenly laugh.

"...What's wrong? What's wrong with what I said?"

"That's not true."

Qi Lei smiled and shook his head:

"I was just thinking... the actress discovered by Director Zhang, everyone calls her Mou Girl. Director Xu, what should you call her?"

"Well……"

Xu Xin blinked and joked:

"Xu Niulang?"

"Hahahahaha..."

Everyone in the room, including Liang Binning, laughed out loud.

Amid laughter, Liang Binning asked:

"Is there a role in that movie suitable for me?"

"This really doesn't exist."

Xu Xin shook his head:

"There is a little girl named Taitail, Iguka, a recent college graduate."

"Okay, you! Call me old in a different way!"

"Hahahahahaha..."

…

In fact, today's audition was a little unfair to the upcoming actors.

How to say that idiom... Pearls and jade come first.

With Zhang Yi Zhuyu in front, when the performances of other actors were compared, the gap was immediately apparent.

In the end, after picking and choosing, I couldn't select a few suitable actors.

But there was an actress who surprised everyone.

It's called Ren Suxi.

His appearance is not that outstanding, and his face is even a bit long.

But the role of "Jiuer" has received a lot of praise.

Belongs to the kind that is more attentive

She is a little immature, but compared to other people's acting skills that are still in the exaggerated stage, her performance is the only one that makes Xu Xin stand out.

Finally, all the auditions were over, and everyone was picking and choosing, making the decision to put acting first and art first. In the end, only she and Zhang Yi passed the selection.

Very cruel.

But there is no way.

Xiying Studio may not be able to bow to capital in this life.

That is the backbone left by the older generation of Western Filmmakers.

No one could bend down.

If they could really bend down, they wouldn't have achieved that level of virtue before Xu Xin arrived.

Everyone survived the bad times, but we can't forget our roots when the good times are good.

Just two people.

Actors who can enter Xiying Studio may have different needs at different stages. For example, Liang Binning was the product of "compromise" under that situation.

But even if she compromised, she still won a Golden Rooster Best Actress for Xiying Studio.

But now that everything in the factory is booming, there is no reason to compromise.

Acting is everything.

…

6:30 pm.

Xi'an Airport.

“This is called beef noodles???”

Xu Xin picked up this 75 bowl, saying it was beef noodles. The noodles had less meat than Lan La, and he was speechless.

"Then eat mine?"

Liang Binning pushed over the tomato and egg set meal she ordered.

"Farewell. Let's make do..."

Amid a group of people taking photos and paying attention, Xu Xin shook his head, added a lot of vinegar and chili to the noodles, and muttered:

"Why don't we just go to the VIP room? We can just have a bite on the plane... Why do we have to eat here? With so many people paying attention, I feel uncomfortable eating this meal."

"That's called hype."

Scooping the scrambled tomatoes and eggs into the rice bowl, Liang Binning said with a smile:

"You don't need it, I still need it."

"Yes, yes, just fry."

Xu Xin mixed the noodle bowl:

"It's just the 75 yuan I spent that makes me feel bad."

"Why do you become more and more stingy as you live longer?"

Liang Bingning couldn't laugh or cry:

"This is my invitation to you. I don't even feel sorry for you. Why do you feel sorry for me?"

"My monthly salary is only over 7,000!"

Xu Xin complained.

"Yo yo yo, what happened? Mimi deducted your pocket money?"

"hey-hey……"

Xu Xin smiled and started eating ramen.

The two of them are not afraid of any scandals.

If you were in Yanjing, you might still avoid some taboos. But the two appeared in Xi'an at the same time. If a reporter could contact the gossip... then Xu Xin would be really convinced.

One is the deputy director of the translation production, and the other is the deputy director of the actor troupe.

What else can you do in Xi’an?

It must be back to Xiying Studio.

So don't be afraid of any news.

Xu Xin had just taken a few bites of noodles when the phone suddenly rang.

When I took it out, I saw that it was Xu Miao.

"Hey, what's up?"

"where?"

"Xi'an, prepare to return to Yanjing."

"Oh~"

Xu Miao responded:

"Let me tell you, the planes have arrived. There are two planes. One for my father and one for us. I will give you a call soon. From now on, whether it is the route or the itinerary, where to go, I will give you a call in advance. Just make this call every hour."

"Coming down? So soon?"

"Ang, you've been waiting for a year, why aren't you happy?"

"Okay, I understand."

"Well, it's dead."

"Wait a minute, I'm going to the Magic City tomorrow."

"Call me right now, make an appointment and go right away. By the way, I'll ask you how to use the VIP channel in the future, and let's get it done together."

"Hurrah."

Toot.

The phone hangs up.

Liang Binning asked casually:

"Who?"

"My brother, call and say the plane is back."

"Oh...huh?"

Liang Binning was suddenly startled:

"What did you get back?"

"Private planes. Two. One for my dad and one for us."

"..."

Liang Bingning's mouth twitched...