novel-books Chapter 28 No Roles Are Small
Chapter 28 No Roles Are Small
The air in the rest area was somewhat stuffy.
Although the air conditioning was turned up high, it couldn't suppress the anxiety that permeated the air.
Jiang Bai was looking down, his fingers flying across the screen, the phone emitting "Good" and "Excellent" sound effects, which were completely out of place with the tense atmosphere of memorizing words around him.
Just then, a timid voice came from beside me.
"Um... hello."
Jiang Bai paused, then looked up.
Sitting next to him was a girl in a light yellow dress. She was quite pretty, with a round face and big eyes, and she was looking at him with amazement.
Seeing Jiang Bai looking over, the girl blushed slightly and nervously tugged at the hem of her clothes.
"Um, sorry to bother you."
"I've been watching you for so long...you're so beautiful!"
"She's prettier than any of the female celebrities I've seen on TV!"
Jiang Bai was slightly taken aback.
Immediately afterwards, the "Professional Fake Smile Goddess" version was automatically launched.
He nodded politely, his voice clear yet gentle.
"Thank you, you're cute too."
The girl became even more embarrassed by the compliment, and to ease the awkwardness, she took the initiative to start a conversation:
"Which role are you auditioning for?"
"Was it also Lady Shen or Qiaohui?"
In her opinion, with Jiang Bai's stunning looks and charisma, he was definitely after those heavyweight female supporting characters.
She could even play the young Dou Yifang, the female lead, with more than enough skill.
Jiang Bai shook his head and calmly uttered three words:
"Wei Zifu".
"what?"
The girl was stunned.
She stared wide-eyed at Jiang Bai in disbelief:
"Wei Zifu?"
"Is it that... Empress Wei Zifu, who only had one scene and no lines?"
Jiang Bai nodded: "Yes, that's it."
The girl got anxious, looking at him with a disappointed expression:
"Oh dear, how foolish of you!"
"This is a major production by director Yu Zheng!"
"So many people are desperate to get in and show their faces, even if it's just to play a maid, they want to have a few more lines."
"You're so good-looking, with such great qualities, why did you choose a completely ordinary background character?"
"That's such a waste!"
"Even if I can't get the position of Lady Shen, I'd still be happy to try for Princess Guantao!"
Seeing the girl's genuinely pitying expression, Jiang Bai found it quite amusing.
This girl has a kind heart.
However, some things cannot be explained.
You can't exactly say, "I was just trying to get that million bucks and I was too lazy to memorize my lines," can you?
So, Jiang Bai sighed, feigning profundity, and tidied a stray hair behind his ear:
"I also want to choose one with more screen time."
"But there's nothing I can do, I'm still a student and my studies are quite demanding."
"Only this role has a short duration and won't interfere with my classes."
"and……"
Jiang Bai smiled slightly, a smile that carried a hint of nonchalant confidence:
"No role is too small or too big."
"If you act well, one glance will last a lifetime."
The girl was stunned.
She looked at Jiang Bai with eyes full of admiration.
"Wow...you have such a great attitude."
Unlike me, who is always worried about gains and losses.
The girl sighed and lowered her head in disappointment.
"Actually, I came here to audition for the role of Qiaohui."
"She later became the Crown Princess and the first Empress of Emperor Jing of Han."
"But I just looked around and there are so many people auditioning for this role, and they all look so gentle and elegant."
"I feel like I have no chance..."
Clever and intelligent?
Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing the name.
As a seasoned drama fan who watched "Beauty's Rival in Palace" at least three times in his previous life, he knows the characters in the show like the back of his hand.
Bo Qiaohui.
That gentle, timid, and ultimately tragic Crown Princess.
The original actress had a tragic, delicate appearance.
Jiang Bai turned his head and carefully examined the girl in front of him.
With a round face and big eyes, she looks quite cute, but there's a cleverness in her eyes and brows.
even……
There's also a tiny bit of potential for being willful and calculating.
With that kind of appearance, is she really suited to play the gentle and timid Qiaohui?
That was absolutely a disaster scene.
There's no way the director would be chosen!
but……
Jiang Bai looked at the face and the more he looked, the more familiar it seemed.
and many more!
Those features, that expression...
When you're not smiling, tilt your chin up slightly...
Isn't this Li Miaoren, the villainous supporting character in "Beauty's Rival in Palace" who made viewers grit their teeth in anger, yet left a deep impression?!
In her previous life, Deng Sha, the actress who played Li Miaoren, became famous overnight with this role.
Although he is a villain, and although he is evil, he is evil in a vivid and realistic way, and his ancient costume appearance is extremely beautiful.
Jiang Bai's eyes lit up.
"No wonder it looked familiar."
"So it was the original owner of this body!"
Seeing the girl's worried expression, Jiang Bai's helpful nature was stirred.
After all, it's only natural for beautiful women to help each other.
"Cough cough."
Jiang Bai cleared his throat, interrupting the girl's emo:
"Um... if I may presume to say something..."
"I don't think you're a good match for Qiaohui."
The girl was startled, looked up, and her eyes dimmed even more:
"You also think I'm not good enough?"
"It's not impossible."
Jiang Bai shook his head, his gaze sharp, like a professional casting director:
"It's a mismatch in temperament."
"Qiaohui is gentle, forbearing, and even a little melancholic."
"And you..."
Jiang Bai stretched out his finger and pointed it in the air:
"Your eyes have light, spirit, and even a touch of defiant pride."
"It's too frustrating to play a pushover; the audience will be pulled out of the story."
The girl blinked, looking somewhat bewildered.
"Then...what suits me best?"
Jiang Bai's lips curled into a mysterious smile:
"Have you seen the script for the character named 'Li Miaoren'?"
"Kuri Miaoren?"
The girl recalled for a moment, then her expression changed:
"That...that scheming woman?"
"She later became one of Emperor Jing of Han's concubines, but she was extremely wicked and met a tragic end?"
"Yes, it's her."
Jiang Bai snapped his fingers:
"Don't think you don't want to act just because she's playing a villain."
"Think about it, in those palace dramas, is it the submissive, bullied character who stands out, or the ruthless character whose ambition is written all over their face?"
"Moreover, although your appearance is sweet, it is very distinctive."
"If she wore slightly more edgy makeup and portrayed a character who's 'spoiled and arrogant,' or 'mischievous yet adorably naive,' it would be absolutely killer!"
"Believe me."
"Abandon Qiaohui and try Li Miaoren instead."
"This role is perfect for you!"