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Of course.

Luo Xun also knew that even if he wanted to adjust the script, Chen Hao had to take the lead in talking to screenwriter Zhang Qi, after all, his status was not high enough.

The two finished their meal.

They were slightly tipsy when they walked out of the restaurant.

The car was already waiting there. When they returned to the hotel, Chen Hao's agent helped him back. Luo Xun went back to the room to read the script for a while, take a shower and rest.

The next day.

Luo Xun and Kong Shuang signed a formal contract with the crew. This time Luo Xun's salary was raised. He could get 5,000 yuan per episode. Unfortunately, it was still a typical newcomer's price, which was many times lower than Hu Bin's. But there was nothing to worry about for the time being.

The value of the body must be supported by the works.

Luo Xun did not have any works now, so it was naturally impossible to get too high a price. Besides, this time it was a large amount of free play, and his role was definitely more than Murong Fu's. This alone was enough for Luo Xun. What he needed was more opportunities to show his face.

After signing the contract.

Luo Xun returned to the hotel and received a call from Chen Hao. The voice on the other end of the phone was angry: "Writer Zhang had already agreed, but Liu Ruoyin messed it up. She refused to change the script. No matter how hard we tried, she just gave a result of discretionary adjustment..."

"It doesn't matter."

Luo Xun thought that the script change was settled, but he didn't expect such a change. But since Liu Ruoyin intervened, it was unrealistic to insist on changing the script.

Fortunately, the impact of this incident was not great.

Luo Xun said firmly: "Don't be too discouraged. The role of the heartthrob is destined to become a classic. Whether the script is changed or not, it is an unchangeable foregone conclusion. I believe in you, and you have to believe in yourself."

"As if you saw it."

Chen Hao's anger really subsided a lot, and her tone was slightly softened: "I called you to remind you to give up this idea. I was pushed back by the other side, and you must be no exception. Also, thank you for your comfort."

"You're welcome."

After hanging up the phone, Luo Xun pondered.

As he said, regardless of whether the script is changed or not, the heartthrob is still the heartthrob, but the rich second-generation Wang Hao he plays cannot just act in the original way -

There are many ways to act.

The same role, the same part, two different actors interpreting it may give the audience completely different feelings. For example, when encountering a scene where a relative or friend died in front of them, some people acted with tears and screaming, while others were dumbfounded and could not say a word.

The plot is the same.

The treatment is different.

And this is the space that Luo Xun can open up. With the same plot, he must surpass the original to ensure that he is not covered by the brilliance of the heartthrob. Sometimes he can dance with shackles and shackles.

Open the script.

Luo Xun began to write a character note.

When Luo Xun began to figure out the script, he would enter autism mode. Kong Shuang had experienced this before, so in the next few days, Luo Xun began to autism and stayed at home. Kong Shuang packed meals every day and went to the hotel room to urge Luo Xun to eat -

Five days passed like this.

A thick stack of character notes was written.

The script was also full of circles, almost like it had been read to pieces. Sometimes Kong Shuang had to be forced by Luo Xun to rehearse the lines, as if everything had returned to the time when he was auditioning for Murong Fu in "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

…

August 8th.

The day when the crew started filming.

Not many reporters came to the scene, because something unexpected happened during the preparation of the play, and it was almost officially announced that Hu Bin would play the role, but because of schedule reasons, Hu Bin could not come.

They had to find Luo Xun to replace him.

So the crew of "Sex and the City" started filming in such a low-key manner, even omitting the interview with reporters, and just took a few photos in a hurry before entering a closed state.

The level of excitement was incomparable to "The Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils".

But Luo Xun quite enjoyed the benefits of keeping everything simple, probably because he was a newcomer, and no matter how many reporters came, basically no one was interested.

The official filming began.

They all started by filming according to the comics, so Luo Xun had nothing to do on the first day. He just had to sit aside and watch. While Luo Xun was watching the excitement, screenwriter Zhang Qi sat beside Luo Xun without knowing when.

"Screenwriter Zhang?"

Luo Xun looked surprised.

Zhang Qi smiled and said, "You were already amazing yesterday. Seeing you dressed up like this today, I still think you're so handsome that it's hard to open your eyes."

"Screenwriter Zhang is joking."

"Chen Hao told me about the script change. You should know about it. I came here to discuss it with you. You may not know that the character Wang Hao was written based on Hu Bin as a reference. Unexpectedly, something went wrong. He couldn't come because of his schedule. You and Hu Bin have completely different temperaments and feelings. So even if Chen Hao didn't mention this, I would adjust Wang Hao's character."

"But didn't Milk Tea say..."

"She didn't let it be changed because your role is too related to her. If your character's emotional line is adjusted to the line of a popular person, her role will inevitably be affected."

Luo Xun nodded.

He guessed that was the reason, so he didn't force it. Now, it seems that things have taken a new turn, otherwise Zhang Qi wouldn't have come to him.

"The current situation is..."

Zhang Qi smiled and said, "If you want to merge your love story into the heartthrob's story, I have to add more scenes to Chen Kun's role and extend the love story between him and Milk Tea. I just contacted Chen Kun and it's settled, and Milk Tea is very satisfied with the result."

Of course he is satisfied.

Chen Kun is a popular young actor, and he is not inferior to Hu Bin in any aspect. He plays Romeo in the play. Because it is a play invested by his own company, he doesn't worry about the amount of scenes. Because in the entertainment industry at that time, artists did not have a clear understanding of their status, and there were not so many requirements. Besides, there were only so many big productions every year. It was better to play a supporting role than to have no role to play. As long as there was money to be made, it would be fine.

If it was a few years later.

Popular young actors would not play unless they were the male No. 1.

Because that would be a self-depreciation, but now, as long as they think the role is okay, even if it is the male No. 2 or even an ordinary supporting role, they will play it because of various favors from the company or director.

Only in this era can it be like this.

You know, when Huo Jianhua accepted the role of the male second in "Beauty's Rival in Palace", Lin Xinru had to beg him for a long time before he agreed. At that time, Huo Jianhua would only play the leading role.

"So what you mean?"

Luo Xun thought: "Milk Tea's role must be guaranteed. Once my role is incorporated into the emotional line of Wanrenmei, my original role cannot be guaranteed."

"Yes, you should have read the original script."

Zhang Qi said: "Strictly speaking, Zhang Shi has the most roles. He plays the landlord and interacts with four girls every day. The second is Wang Hao, because Wang Hao is Milk Tea's lover in the play. Once the script is changed, your role will become the third male, behind Chen Kun and Zhang Shi."

"Are you looking for me to discuss this?"

"I guess so, but when you establish an emotional line with Wanrenmei, I will change your character setting to a slightly domineering attribute, so that you can conquer a woman like Wanrenmei. You should know "Meteor Garden", girls nowadays are very fond of that-"

"Domineering CEO?"

Luo Xun smiled for a while.

After going around in circles, I turned out to be the originator of Chinese idol dramas like Hu Bin. You should know that at that time, there was only one idol drama, "Meteor Garden", and the domineering CEO attribute had not been developed!

Male No. 3?

It doesn't matter at all!

In the era of idol dramas in the previous life, Luo Xun had seen all kinds of domineering CEOs, from the mainland to the Koreans. Just refer to them, they are all good materials. Besides, according to Zhang Qi's meaning, the emotional line between him and the popular girl in the play is second only to the female No. 1 -

In this way.

Although I am the male No. 3, I will definitely not have less roles, and the outstanding character is more important to Luo Xun than the number of roles.

"Domineering CEO..."

Zhang Qi was stunned by this statement, and then he laughed: "It's a bit like that. Aren't there many related novels? But in TV dramas, there shouldn't be many similar characters. Do you mean it's okay?"

"No problem."

Luo Xun would not be stupid enough to refuse.

Zhang Qi stood up and said with a smile: "That's settled. In fact, I like to refer to the image of artists when writing scripts. Your appearance has given me a lot of inspiration."

"Then in terms of time..."

"Don't worry, we can catch up in time, because 80% of the plot remains unchanged. The only parts I need to adjust are your and Chen Kun's roles. We can shoot the parts that don't need to adjust the plot first."

Luo Xun nodded.

If I remember correctly, "The Prince Who Turns into a Frog" is the originator of the domineering CEO in domestic TV dramas, but this drama did not appear until a few years later. By chance, "Sex and the City" lost a rich second-generation kid and gained a domineering CEO -

I just replaced Ming Dao.

Became the originator of the domineering CEO.