Reflection

Facing so many people, Ning Ke took Xia Cen in in no hurry, but walked around the shopping mall next to the hotel.I also booked a place in a ranked western restaurant in advance, and this meal lasted for a few hours.

Xia Cen knew Ning Ke's character, if he didn't have the chance to win, he wouldn't be so leisurely.

The winter nights in the south are different from those in the north, and have a magical effect of icy coldness.

The two came out of the mall, and there was no one else outside the hotel. Xia Cen took a deep breath of cool air and asked curiously, "Aren't you afraid of first come, first served? My place is already sold out?"

"If it was so easy to get the role of Director Hu, they wouldn't have come to line up so early." Ning Ke stood where he was, and the gentleman asked, "Let's go, it's time."

Xia Cen looked at Ning Ke's confident appearance, he was still the same, and he didn't even know how to show off, so he tried his best to cooperate with his performance, "It's time?"

"Those queuing up outside are all people who come to try their luck. I brought you here earlier to make you less nervous. At least you feel that there is nothing to do...and you will relax your mind." Ning Ke looked at Xia Cen, with a pair of His deep eyes were shining with interest.

But Xia Cen didn't think the joke was funny at all, no wonder he was still single at such a young age.

"Then you should tell me later, won't it make me more nervous if you say it now?"

Ning Ke's smile deepened, and he patiently reminded: "Building a strong psychological quality of an artist is also one of the manager's jobs."

Xia Cen looked at this person with a half-smile, and was about to refute when the elevator had already reached the floor. The sound was like the bell of an exam, and a sense of tension followed.

That's right, in the face of director Hu Liang, you must not be sloppy.

……

Director Hu Liang's room is very quiet, only the sound of the printer and typing on the keyboard.Director Hu, with his white hair all over his head, looked very energetic, and he showed a kind smile to Ning Ke, "You kid is always stepping on the time, neither early nor late."

"Neither sooner nor later, I don't want to disturb you."

Hu Liang's gaze bypassed Ning Ke and turned to the figure behind him, "Is this the artist you are leading now?"

Xia Cen obediently took two steps forward, "Hi Director Hu, my name is Xia Cen."

Director Hu Liang scrutinized Xia Cen's own temperament. Seeing the assistant bring the script over, he raised his hand and interrupted, "Let her read the audition book."

The assistant saw that director Hu took out the audition book from his drawer, and knew without thinking that the director was very satisfied with Xia Cen's appearance.

"Xia Cen, have you ever learned to dance?" Hu Liang looked at Xia Cen's body proportions, "Looks like a seedling who learns to dance."

Xia Cen shook his head in shame, "I've disappointed Director Hu, I haven't studied it professionally."

"That's it, how about it...you read the script first, and tell me when you're ready."

Xia Cen took the audition book politely, and read it carefully. It is indeed the audition book of a first-level director. The content only tells you a framework, and the emotional expression is all determined by the actors themselves.

During this period, Ning Ke walked over to talk to director Hu about the past, and Hu Liang couldn't help but miss the first time he saw Wei Lingxin, who was as old as Xia Cen.

"I didn't expect Director Hu to remember you."

"Ling Xin's aura, why can't I remember it, but...it's a pity." Hu Liang looked sadly at Xia Cen who was standing in the distance, "But I can see that Xia Cen is also very talented, I am looking forward to it She surprised me."

As soon as these words came out, Ning Ke already had a three-point chance of winning, and said modestly: "She is still too young, this time I just brought her to see the world, and I didn't expect her to get your role."

Hu Liang glanced at Ning Ke, and pointed him with his fingers, "Your boy never fights uncertain battles, among other things, Xia Cen's appearance is really suitable for a character in my script, just look at her The acting skills are not good enough, but I trust the artist you bring, if you can dance again..."

When Ning Ke heard this, he immediately made a promise, "If she can pass the test, I will send her to learn dancing tomorrow."

Hu Liang smiled and said nothing.

……

After reading the audition book, Xia Cen had already set the content of his performance, and found a quieter place to start brewing.The character in the script is an introverted, well-educated mute.All emotions can only be expressed with my own eyes, the movements must not be excessive, and the emotions must be in place.

When Xia Cen expressed his readiness, the surroundings returned to silence.The director's assistant turned on the camera to film Xia Cen's audition.

After entering the character's emotions, her eyes soon filled with tears, and she opened her mouth with difficulty to express her inner reluctance.

Except for the previous idol dramas, this is the first time Ning Ke has watched Xia Cen's quality performance, and he feels a little familiar, subconsciously shook his head, and directly denied the idea that he had not yet sprouted.

During the 5-minute silent performance, there was an inexplicably depressing atmosphere on the scene, which originated from Xia Cen.

Hu Liang nodded in approval, not only liked Xia Cen's performance, but even exceeded his expectations, "Xia Cen, I have three heroines in this play, the first two were decided a month ago, and the third I've been looking for the heroine for a long time, and I thought I couldn't find it. Thank you very much for your presence. Before shooting, you need to practice your body coordination, but don't worry, there will be a teacher who will teach you the water sleeve dance. Is there any problem? "

Xia Cen was still immersed in the role, and couldn't believe that Director Hu Liang had set himself up like this. He stepped forward cautiously, "You mean...I...passed?"

Hu Liang originally wanted Ning Ke to calm down, but he didn't expect him to stand aside blankly, not knowing what he was thinking, and smiled kindly at Xia Cen again, "Could it be that I didn't express clearly enough?"

"No, no." Xia Cen was really surprised, "I didn't expect... I really didn't expect... It was a surprise."

Ning Ke regained his senses and suddenly clapped his hands and said with a smile: "I thought I brought her here to see the world, but I didn't expect it to open up a new world. It's this girl's luck."

Hu Liang always had a kind smile on his face. He looked at the time, and it was obvious that he had something to do later, "Luck is mutual. You can go back and talk to my assistant about the follow-up, and let them tell you."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Director Hu." After speaking, Ning Ke took Xia Cen and left the hotel.

……

"Broker?" From leaving Hu Liang's hotel to the car, Ning Ke was very quiet, which made Xia Cen a little worried, whether he would have noticed something from the performance just now, otherwise this is not His normal reaction.

Ning Ke started the car, unwilling to give up, he turned sideways and looked at Xia Cen carefully, staring at it for more than ten seconds, before saying: "Now I know why Ni Xian treats you differently, you are indeed very similar."

Xia Cen clenched his right hand, breathed to stabilize his heartbeat, and asked suspiciously, "I don't understand, who do I look like?"

Ning Ke looked at Xia Cen and asked, "Xia Cen, have you heard of Wei Lingxin?"

In the past few years, Xia Cen had repeatedly tortured himself with such questions.If one day someone asks me if I know this person, what kind of emotion should I use to answer.

And this question came up quietly like this, and the person who asked him was Ning Ke, who could even feel his heart, as if it weighed a thousand catties.

"Yes, she is an artist brought out by your agent."

This answer was very official, and Ning Ke heard nothing wrong.

"Not only that, she is also the person Ni Xian admires the most." Ning Ke adjusted his emotions, drove the car out of the parking lot, and said four words while waiting for the car in front to pay the toll, "You are very similar."

The sudden acceleration of her heartbeat almost made Xia Cen's head buzz. She looked sideways at the direction Ning Ke was looking at and asked, "Is it because of her that I have all the benefits and resources I have today?"

Ning Ke was silent for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said, "No, it's because you, like her, are extremely talented actors in our eyes."

"I don't understand."

"Do you know that Wei Lingxin is not from a major?" Ning Ke noticed Xia Cen's nod and continued: "The reason why she stands out from thousands of people is because she was photographed by director Hu Liang and took the female supporting role." role, and won the Best Supporting Actress award in one fell swoop through that movie."

Xia Cen's face drooped slightly, and he uttered four exclamation words, "I see."

"She is not as lucky as you. She relies on herself for everything. At that time, I was not as strong as I am now. It can be said that she brought me a lot of fame and wealth, including the golden agent." Ning Ke didn't want to hide it. These, looking at Xia Cen while waiting for the green light, "There is nothing wrong with luck, I just hope that you can cherish what you have now, and show your talent well. Director Hu is the one who gives you the stage."

Xia Cen smiled back, "I see."

"Really know?" Ning Ke was dubious, followed the car in front and continued to move forward, "I thought you would be angry."

"It was a little uncomfortable at first, but I remember what the agent said, building the artist's strong psychological quality is also one of the agent's jobs." Xia Cen's smile deepened, looking at the busy world outside the car window, his eyes revealed Sentimentally, "I believe this is the encouragement from my manager. After all, Wei Lingxin is a successful person. You want me to be as successful as her."

Ning Ke glanced at Xia Cen's side face, and after listening to these words, he confirmed that they were not the same kind of people, because Wei Lingxin's personality would never allow others to compare herself.

——"Every person created by God is unique. If you let this world produce a second Wei Lingxin, it will at most be Wei Lingxin's second, and it will never be the first. With such ability, Why not be your own number one?"

Yes, this is Wei Lingxin.

How could he be disturbed by the illusion brought by Xia Cen.

Incredible.

"I think Ni Xian will be very happy to know about this. Now that he has won Director Hu's play, some work arrangements will have to be changed." Ning Ke has recovered his expression, and smiled self-deceivingly, "Tomorrow you go directly to the crew, I will fly back to the company tonight to help you arrange lessons."

"So soon?"

"Hurry up? Although you know how powerful Hu Liang is, you don't know how powerful he really is. The filming of this movie will probably start earlier. The sooner it ends, the better it will be for you."

Xia Cen suddenly said, "I know."

Ning Ke chuckled, "You really know?"

Xia Cen nodded again.

"As your manager, I have a small request."

"what?"

"From today onwards, you will call me Ning Ke, the three words of manager are too unfamiliar."

Xia Cen: "..."

……

In the cold night, Ning Ke sent Xia Cen to the hotel, and left overnight with Ren Zhen's packed luggage.During the whole process, especially before parting, Xia Cen couldn't help but look at Ning Ke, seeing that his expression was normal and there was nothing wrong with him, so he was a little relieved.

"Miss Cen, go back and rest early, it's cold outside."

Xia Cen looked up at the cold night sky, and hummed lightly, "Go back."

Back in the dark room, the moment Xia Cen closed the door, Xia Cen sat down on the ground along the door, and the tears she suppressed fell down, but she didn't know why the tears flowed.

After calming down, he took out his mobile phone and made a call.

It took a long time for the phone to answer, "Hi, call me so late..."

Before Xia Cen could speak, he heard another woman's voice on the phone, seeming somewhat dissatisfied.

"Sorry to bother you."

"Wait a minute." Si Shengxia heard something, and after about ten seconds of silence, he found a quiet place, "What's wrong with you? Who bullied you?"

"Whoever can bully me is just in a bad mood and wants to talk to someone."

"That's right, you black-bellied little sheep, don't you want to die for bullying you." Si Shengxia leaned against the sofa in a white bathrobe, stared at the night of Liuli, and twitched the corners of his mouth, "Say it, I'm all ears."

There was a long silence on the phone, "... Sheng Xia, I'm afraid that Ning Ke will recognize me."

Si Shengxia was frightened into silence by this sentence at first, but felt that she was under a lot of pressure recently, so she thought wildly, "Actually, from a scientific point of view, as long as you don't feel guilty... Who would think that you are her without any evidence?" .”

"What you said is like the clauses in the law. It's icy cold." Xia Cen emphasized, "I'm a human... I can't overcome many obstacles."

"Hinder? Since there are so many obstacles, what is it that makes you so desperate?" Si Shengxia wanted to ask this question a long time ago. Although she knew that Xia Cen would not say it, the better she kept this secret, the better. Makes people more curious.

Suddenly I heard Xia Cen's laughter, "Ha... my lawyer Si, you can always help me shift my mind to the real business. I know what's going on, so go get busy."

"How did you count it? I haven't counted yet!" Si Shengxia rolled his eyes in disgust, "I'm not busy, I actually want to know the reason more."

"Don't make people wait too long, I'm hanging up." The light from the phone screen reflected on her delicate face until it was plunged into darkness, Xia Cen took a deep breath.

The reason is... I want to protect someone.

The author has something to say: When I wrote it, I was a little sad.

I don't know if you will understand this sadness.