Chapter 696
Do you want to learn directing?
She is different from Bai Lu. Although she also likes to play and joke with everyone, she never neglects her work because of playing and never treats her work as a game.
She would always make sure to complete the tasks assigned by Jiang Yang and do what she was supposed to do before she went to play or joke with everyone.
Only by working diligently and striving to improve myself can I live up to Jiang Yang's trust and guidance, establish myself in the entertainment industry, and become a better version of myself.
Therefore, she has always been strict with herself and took everything seriously. Even when it came to something as tedious as learning to direct, she always maintained a serious attitude and tried her best to learn and understand.
Bai Lu is actually good in every way. She is beautiful and straightforward. Although she is playful and prone to tantrums, she is not a bad person at heart and is very sincere to those around her. However, the only thing that bothers her is that Bai Lu always scolds Jiang Yang in private. Every time she hears Bai Lu scolding Jiang Yang, she gets very angry. She does not allow anyone to scold Jiang Yang or slander him.
She would immediately stand up and help Jiang Yang curse back, yelling "Fuck you!" at Bai Lu, then raising her foot and kicking Bai Lu hard to vent her dissatisfaction.
Liu Haochun withdrew her gaze, lowered her head again, picked up the directing book in her hand, and continued to study diligently. A light footstep broke her concentration.
She looked up and headed in the direction of the footsteps. She saw Yang Ying walking slowly toward the director's monitoring area. Yang Ying's hair was loose over her shoulders, black and shiny, slightly curly. She wore exquisite makeup, and there was a gentle smile in her eyes. She had an elegant demeanor and exuded the aura of a top female star. Wherever she went, she attracted everyone's attention.
Zhou Hao sat in front of the monitor and immediately saw Yang Ying walking towards him. His body stiffened instantly, and his expression became somewhat tense.
He quickly stood up, straightened his clothes, forced a smile, and reached out his hand, saying, "Teacher BABY."
Zhou Hao was extremely nervous; his heart was pounding.
Yang Ying was someone he could never normally come into contact with. Yang Ying was a top female star in the entertainment industry, extremely famous with a large number of fans, spanning multiple fields such as film, television, variety shows, and fashion. She collaborated with top directors and actors in the industry, while he was just a director who had just started to make a name for himself, without much fame or resources. He usually interacted with minor actors and ordinary staff members, and had never had the opportunity to meet a top female star of Yang Ying's caliber.
Yang Ying looked at Zhou Hao in front of her, still smiling, but the smile didn't reach her eyes, making her seem somewhat polite.
She tugged at the corners of her mouth, smiled at Zhou Hao, but didn't extend her hand to shake his. Instead, she turned her gaze to Liu Haochun, who was sitting to the side, and said softly with a hint of gentle doubt in her voice, "Haochun?"
As she spoke, Yang Ying's gaze fell on Liu Haochun, scrutinizing her closely.
You could sense that Hao Chun's eyes were clear and clean, revealing a sense of naivety and innocence, which made him stand out from the busy and tired staff on set.
She has no airs whatsoever, just like an ordinary girl next door—clean, pure, and instantly endearing.
Liu Haochun was startled by Yang Ying's gaze, and then realized that Yang Ying was calling her.
She quickly put down the directing book in her hand, stood up, gently placed her hands in front of her, gave a shy and respectful smile, extended her hand, and said, "Sister Baby, you've arrived."
She was both excited and nervous. She had met Yang Ying once before at the press conference for the start of filming. At that time, Yang Ying stood in the center of the crowd, dazzling and surrounded by many people. She could only watch from afar and did not have the opportunity to go up and talk to Yang Ying.
Yang Ying is very beautiful and has a great temperament. Her features are delicate and three-dimensional, with a very obvious mixed-race look. Her big eyes are clear and lively, as if they can see through people's hearts. Whether it is her appearance or temperament, she can't help but admire people.
Even though she hadn't seen Yang Ying in person at the press conference, she often saw news about Yang Ying on her phone and TV.
Yang Ying's news always dominates the headlines of major entertainment news outlets. Whether it's her works, variety shows, or her private life, it always attracts widespread attention from netizens and remains highly popular. In Liu Haochun's mind, Yang Ying is an incredibly talented person and has always been her role model. She has always admired Yang Ying for her fame, her talent, and her ability to establish herself in the entertainment industry and be loved and admired by so many people.
She knew in her heart that Yang Ying was very famous, much more famous than Jiang Yang, not to mention compared to herself.
Although Jiang Yang has a certain reputation in the industry, owns a talent agency and a film and television company, and has trained artists and filmed some works, there is still a big gap between him and Yang Ying.
Yang Ying is a top-tier female star; wherever she goes, she causes a sensation.
She was just a newcomer with little fame, and she was even working hard to learn directing skills, hoping to acquire another skill.
A thought quietly arose in Liu Haochun's mind: how she wished she could have the same level of fame as Yang Ying in the future, be liked and followed by so many people, and make a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
She would be content even if she only had half the fame of Yang Ying.
She knew that this goal was far away and difficult, but she would not give up. She would keep working hard and striving towards this goal, so as not to let herself down or Jiang Yang's trust and training.
Yang Ying reached out and gently grasped Liu Haochun's hand. Her hand was soft, with a faint scent of perfume, gentle yet strong. She smiled at Liu Haochun, her tone carrying a hint of gentle appreciation, and said, "I've come to visit the set. Xiao Jiang knows my husband, and I admire his talent. This is his first film, so I've come to see it."
At this point, Yang Ying paused, her gaze still fixed on Liu Haochun, her tone filled with even more admiration: "Haochun, I've heard you sing that song, 'The Cloud That Blooms,' it's very beautiful, I've listened to it many times."
As she spoke, Yang Ying began to hum softly, her voice gentle but noticeably off-key: "You said that across that sky, who would be waiting for me? Dreams are clouds that bloom..."
Her pitch was much lower than the original singer's, and the rhythm was also a bit chaotic. The originally gentle and healing lyrics were sung somewhat stiffly by her, and even a bit off-key. The pronunciation of each word was very different from the original singer's, especially the word "cloud," which was sung lightly and lightly, completely deviating from the original pitch, making it sound a bit awkward.
She doesn't have much singing talent and rarely sings. Even when she does sing a few lines, it's just a casual hum. She has never systematically studied singing techniques and has always focused on acting and variety shows. Singing is just a hobby for her, and she hasn't put much effort into it. Her off-key singing isn't so bad that it's unbearable to listen to, but rather a slight deviation from the notes. The rhythm is chaotic, the pitch is inaccurate, and it lacks the gentleness and healing quality of the original singer. It sounds somewhat stiff and even a little comical.
Liu Haochun was stunned, and the smile on his face instantly froze.
She hadn't expected Yang Ying to sing her song, let alone sing it in front of her. She was happy.
It is also clear that Yang Ying sings poorly and is obviously off-key; this is an indisputable fact.
A slight embarrassment quietly rose in her heart. She didn't want Yang Ying to feel awkward, nor did she want to appear impolite.
She knew that Yang Ying sang her song out of kindness and affection. She couldn't directly point out that Yang Ying was off-key, spoil Yang Ying's mood, or embarrass Yang Ying.
Liu Haochun quickly realized what was happening and began to sing softly, providing harmony for Yang Ying.
Her voice was gentle and clear, with accurate pitch and steady rhythm. It accompanied Yang Ying's singing softly, without drowning out her voice, but rather complementing it perfectly, guiding Yang Ying little by little to find the right pitch.
She lowered her head slightly, her lips moved gently, and her voice was soft and soothing. It intertwined with Yang Ying's off-key singing and gradually became harmonious.
While harmonizing, she subtly gestured to Yang Ying with her eyes, guiding her to adjust her tone and rhythm, and softly sang: "Whenever the sunlight rolls in through the window, it's like your dimples, warmly shining on me in the deepest part of time."
Her harmonies were gentle and delicate, with a smooth rhythm and accurate pitch, gradually pulling Yang Ying back from her off-key pitch and helping her find the correct rhythm and pitch.
Her purpose in doing this was not only to avoid making herself feel awkward, but also to help Yang Ying find a way to save face and avoid losing face in front of everyone.
As Yang Ying felt Liu Haochun's harmonies and guidance, she gradually adjusted her pitch, slowly found the right rhythm, and her off-key singing became less and less noticeable, making her singing sound better and better.
She looked up at Liu Haochun, her eyes filled with gratitude and a smile. The two looked at each other and began to sing together, their gentle and healing voices echoing in a corner of the set, attracting the attention of several staff members around them.
At that moment, there was no distinction between top female stars and minor artists, no gap in status or position; there were only two girls, singing a gentle song together, their smiles bright, their eyes clear, and they were exceptionally moving.
After finishing her song, Yang Ying's smile softened even more. She looked at Liu Haochun with admiration in her eyes, nodded slightly, and suddenly asked, "Haochun, I see you're in the director's team, not an actor in this play. I remember you were admitted to the Beijing Dance Academy."
Liu Haochun paused for a moment, then nodded.
Yang Ying had conducted thorough background checks on all the artists signed by Jiang Yang's company. She knew each artist's background, talent, and strengths clearly. After all, she came here to ask Jiang Yang for help, to exchange resources with him, and to learn about the artists under Jiang Yang's management in advance. This was also a way of showing respect to Jiang Yang and to better cooperate with him.
According to Yang Ying, Liu Haochun's achievements were remarkable. When he took the entrance exam for the Beijing Dance Academy, he ranked second. He had a strong foundation in dance and was extremely talented.
Bai Lu was a trainee at SM Entertainment. After professional training, she is good at dancing and singing, but she lacks composure.
Tian Xiwei also studied dance. She once took the entrance exam for art college at Nanjing University of the Arts and also took the broadcasting and hosting exam, achieving the top score in her major. Later, she was admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy. She has both dance skills and acting talent, and has great potential.
Ruth and Ruonan both studied design in college. The difference is that Ruth comes from a much better family and has access to more resources than Ruonan. Ruonan, on the other hand, comes from an ordinary background and doesn't have much of a background. She can only rely on her own efforts to work hard and improve herself little by little.
As for Chaoyue, it goes without saying that many netizens know about her experience. Like Yang Ying, she was born into a poor family, has a low level of education, and doesn't have much of a background. She can only rely on her own efforts to get to where she is today.
The difference is that after Chaoyue dropped out of school, he went to work in a factory and later entered the entertainment industry by chance, working his way up step by step. She was born in Shanghai and attended primary school in Shanghai from the age of 6 to 13. She was raised by her grandmother and communicated in Shanghai dialect in her daily life and family. Shanghai dialect is her most fluent mother tongue. She speaks it fluently with a genuine Shanghai accent. She can speak it fluently and skillfully. It has become an integral part of her life and is ingrained in her lifestyle.
In addition, she lived in Hong Kong until she was 5 years old. When she was 13, her whole family moved to Hong Kong. She attended secondary school in Hong Kong, studying at Sacred Heart Canossian College of Commerce. Later, she debuted in Hong Kong as a model and hosted Disney programs. Being in a Cantonese-speaking environment for a long time, she needed to use Cantonese in daily communication, work, and variety shows. Over time, her Cantonese became very fluent, close to her native language level. Whether speaking, communicating, hosting, or acting, she could use it freely without any obstacles.
Between 09 and 10, she signed with Avex Japan and became an exclusive model for Ray and Dear magazines. She also became the spokesperson for Vidal Sassoon and released the Japanese single "Beauty Survivor". In order to better perform her work and adapt to the Japanese market, she underwent a short period of intensive Japanese study, mastered basic Japanese communication and dialogue skills, and was able to meet the basic needs of her work.
Later, after 2010, she fully entered the mainland market and became a regular on "Running Man". In order to better integrate into the mainland market, to better communicate with the audience, and to get more resources, she took the initiative to strengthen her Mandarin practice and correct her pronunciation. After a long period of hard work, her Mandarin became very fluent. Although she occasionally had a slight Shanghai accent, it did not affect her communication at all. She was able to host, act, and participate in variety shows fluently, and there were no problems with her daily communication.
The Shanghai dialect and Mandarin are testaments to her childhood and her roots in the mainland, and are the foundation for her integration into the mainland market.
Cantonese was the foundation for her survival in Hong Kong after her debut, and it was the basic requirement for her to establish herself in the Hong Kong modeling and hosting circles.
English is the result of her family, education, and international resources, and it is the core tool she uses to step onto the international stage.
Japanese is a professional necessity for her to expand into the Japanese market and an essential skill for her work in Japan.
Her multilingual abilities have enabled her to work across Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Japan, starting as a young model in Hong Kong, rising to fame in the Japanese fashion scene, and then becoming a top star in mainland variety shows and films. She seamlessly switches between markets without being limited by language. Opportunities such as the United Nations segment of "Running Man," international endorsements, and bilingual hosting have not only increased her popularity but also broadened her career boundaries, allowing her to go further and more steadily in the entertainment industry.
After hearing Yang Ying's question, Liu Haochun nodded quickly and replied respectfully, "Yes, I am a dance student. My boss wants to train me to be a director, so I'm studying directing."
When she spoke of Jiang Yang, a hint of tenderness and admiration unconsciously appeared in her eyes, and her tone carried a touch of pride.
Yang Ying looked at her, a gentle smile on her face, nodded slightly, and then asked, "Do you want to study directing?"
Her tone carried a hint of curiosity and a touch of probing. She wanted to know whether Liu Haochun was studying directing because he liked it or because of Jiang Yang's request.
Without the slightest hesitation, Liu Haochun quickly shook his head, then nodded, his tone sincere as he earnestly said, "I wasn't interested at first, but Jiang Yang asked me to learn, so I became interested." (End of Chapter)