"Director Zhang, I think these are all suitable, what do you think?" Xiang Nan then smiled.

Zhang Yimou looked at the four girls in front of him and felt that they were all good, each with their own merits.

Shi Ke is wild, Gong Li is majestic, Jin Lili is dignified, Wu Yujuan is gentle...it can be said that they are like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each is good at winning.

But to be honest, he still favors Shi Ke more.

Firstly, Shi Ke's image is more outstanding; secondly, he just learned that Shi Ke has already filmed a movie this year and has some acting experience. For a new director like him, it is better to use the raw than the familiar.

"It's all good, it's all good." Zhang Yimou nodded perfunctorily.

Xiang Nan smiled and saw Zhang Yimou's perfunctory approach, but he still followed the stick and said with a smile, "Then I'll give each of you a chance. This is the script of "Red Sorghum". You can use it to figure it out."

.We will officially audition tomorrow."

With that said, he handed several pieces of manuscript paper to Gong Li and Shi Ke respectively.

Several people nodded.

Xiang Nan and Zhang Yimou then left.

After they left, Gong Li and Shi Ke immediately asked for leave and ran to the bookstore to buy the novel "Red Sorghum". Then while reading the novel, they read the script, figured out the characters, analyzed the plot, and prepared for tomorrow's audition.

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…

That night, Xiang Nan invited Zhang Yimou to have a drink with him.

"How dare you do this, Professor Cheng, it's my turn to invite you." Zhang Yimou said flattered.

"Hey, when you come to Yanjing, I am the host and you are the guest. Of course I treat you. Next time I go to Chang'an, you can treat me again." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "Besides, it's not a good wine.

The dish is Lao Yanjing Shabu Shabu, my own business, so don’t be polite to me."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yimou smiled and nodded.

Then the two of them came to Jin Manying and ordered Shabu Shabu and a bottle of Moutai. They ate, drank and chatted in high spirits.

As a director, Zhang Yimou must have something in his stomach. Xiang Nan's knowledge is even more extensive. No matter what Zhang Yimou says, he can always answer it.

Therefore, the two of them had a very lively conversation, which made Zhang Yimou feel that he and Xiang Nan had hit it off, and they regretted meeting each other so late.

The main reason why Xiang Nan invited Zhang Yimou to dinner was because of his potential.

Today's Zhang Yimou is nothing. Even if he is a world-class photographer and the best actor at the Tokyo Film Festival, no one will recognize him except for having some influence in the industry.

But in a few years, Zhang Yimou will be one of the best directors in the mainland. He has both artistic films and commercial films, and he is tough on both.

Even though Xiang Nan didn't want to take such a talent for his own use, he was still willing to develop a romantic relationship. For him, it was just a piece of cake anyway.

…

The next day, Xiang Nan and Zhang Yimou came to China Opera to audition again.

Gong Li, Shi Ke and others were all ready, and then entered the classroom one by one to audition.

Xiang Nan admired their performance when he saw it.

I have to say that acting really depends on talent. Although they are still junior students, in terms of acting skills, they are already very mature, both physically and spiritually, and they are one with me.

Xiang Nan thought to himself that if he had not inherited Fang Yifan's acting experience, relying on his own talent alone, he would not be able to reach the level of familiarity that others have, which made him feel deeply regretful.

After the audition, Zhang Yimou did not announce the result in public. Instead, on the way back, he said to Xiang Nan, "Professor Cheng, I think Shi Ke is the best."

"Director Zhang, please think about it again, I think Gong Li is more suitable." Xiang Nan advised.

Although Shi Ke is very good, he thinks Gong Li is better.

For one thing, Gong Li is more beautiful. Although Shi Ke is not bad, but compared to Gong Li, he is a step behind;

Secondly, Gong Li's acting skills are better and she has more potential for support. She has won the Hundred Flowers Award, the Golden Rooster Award, the Academy Award, the Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival... her acting skills are well-known by everyone. Although Shi Ke has also filmed many movies,

But the awards were far behind.

The third reason is that emotions are causing trouble. He has watched many of Gong Li's movies before, such as "Red Sorghum", "Farewell My Concubine", "Raise the Red Lantern", "Tang Bohu Spots Autumn Fragrance", etc., and he has an impression of her.

It's also very good. It's not an exaggeration to say she is a childhood goddess.

"Professor Cheng, can you give me some more time to think about it?" Zhang Yimou refused directly and said politely.

Xiang Nan nodded and asked Zhang Yimou for dinner in the evening. By the way, he asked why Zhang Yimou chose Shi Ke instead of Gong Li.

Zhang Yimou then expressed his views.

Compared to Gong Li, Shi Ke has a more wild temperament and appears more energetic.

After finishing the meal, Xiang Nan sent Zhang Yimou back to the hotel and immediately rushed back to the Central Theater to find Gong Li.

"Professor Cheng?! What do you want from me?" Gong Li was a little surprised when he saw Xiang Nan.

He came so late and smelled of alcohol, so she couldn't help but not think too much about it.

"Listen to me, Director Zhang has already selected Shi Ke as the heroine of "Red Sorghum"." Xiang Nan looked at her and said, "However, I think you still have a chance."

When Gong Li heard this, he was stunned.

After a moment, she nodded resolutely, as if she had made some important decision, "Then I will listen to you whatever you want me to do."

"Tomorrow you will accompany me to see Director Zhang for one last chance." Xiang Nan said.

"That's it?" Gong Li was stunned.

"Yes." Xiang Nan nodded, "Okay, you can go back." After saying that, he turned around and left.

Gong Li scratched his head, a little surprised.

…

Suddenly, Xiang Nan picked up Gong Li early in the morning and took her to the beauty salon first.

Not only did he help her design big wavy hair, but he also helped her put on a flaming red lip makeup to make her look more sexy and charming.

Gong Li looked at himself in the mirror and was a little surprised.

She originally thought she was good at dressing up, but when she walked on the road, she often attracted the sideways glances of passers-by.

But she didn't expect that Xiang Nan was even better. She was no expert at hairstyling, beauty and make-up. Under his dressing up, she had undergone earth-shaking changes, and she felt as if she was a different person.

Xiang Nan then took her to the Friendship Store and bought a tight-fitting deep V dress from Dior for her to change into.

Wearing a long skirt, Gong Li felt that she was noble, sexy, elegant and charming, just like a horse turned into a phoenix.

"Well, it's almost done." Xiang Nan looked at her who had successfully transformed, nodded with a smile, and then took her to see Zhang Yimou, "Director Zhang means that you are not as good as Shi Ke. I will help you dress up now.

After that, I should be able to defeat her."

Although Gong Li is beautiful, her evaluation is somewhat divided. Some people think that she is dignified and elegant, with oriental beauty; but others think that she has a rustic temperament and is not outstanding enough.

Gong Li nodded and said gratefully, "Professor Cheng, thank you very much."

"You're welcome, let's go." Xiang Nan smiled, and then took her to the hotel where Zhang Yimou lived, "Director Zhang, you thought Miss Gong was not wild enough yesterday, please watch again today~"
Chapter completed!