Entertainment: My wife is a superstar

Chapter 42 Can you get your hair dyed silver?

"Next."

Fu Mingyang's voice rang out in the classroom.

Lin Yi had been calling all night and his throat was a little dry, so his assistant took over calling people.

The student who came in was actually quite good; he was good-looking, his lines were clear, and his performance was smooth.

It has no major flaws, but unfortunately, it also lacks any memorable features.

Lin Yi watched quietly, asked two questions casually, and then raised her hand, indicating that it was the next person.

Fu Mingyang made an inconspicuous mark on the list in his hand.

Zhuoyue, who was standing nearby, watched the student walk out looking a little dejected, sighed inwardly, and remained silent.

He had figured out Lin Yi's standards; he wasn't a top-notch prospect, and there was no point in trying to persuade him.

He took a notebook and wrote down each student's characteristics and performance, thinking that if there were any supporting roles or low-budget projects in the future, he might be able to collaborate with them.

Those who can get into the Beijing Film Academy are already quite outstanding.

It just didn't suit Lin Yi's taste.

The atmosphere outside the waiting area was a bit stuffy.

Akagi sat with his two roommates, watching one classmate after another come out of the interview room. He looked unhappy and walked away quickly with his head down.

They had only been there a short time, and this was already the fifth person they had seen eliminated, including the student who was considered the best in their class in their major.

Roommate A swallowed hard and whispered, "My God, even Brother Wang came down. He's won an award."

Roommate B nervously rubbed her hands together: "This rejection rate is terrifying. What kind of genius is Earth Studio looking for?"

Having seen Li Hao's state before, they guessed that his chances of success were slim, and they were secretly enjoying the spectacle.

Now I have no interest in that at all, only panic.

Akagi didn't speak, but his hands quietly clenched.

He stared at the closed door, feeling his heart beating much faster than usual.

"Next." Fu Mingyang's voice came from under the door.

Roommate A patted Akagi on the shoulder: "Your turn, Akagi. Relax and do your best!"

Akagi took a deep breath, stood up, straightened his slightly faded T-shirt, and pushed open the door to go inside.

The classroom lights were very bright, almost blinding.

Lin Yi sat in the middle, with Zhuo Yue and Fu Mingyang sitting on either side.

The moment Akagi walked in and stood still, Lin Yi's previously tired and somewhat unfocused gaze suddenly sharpened.

Akagi has a very distinctive appearance; he is aloof and has a sense of detachment.

He was very thin, with clean features, but his eyes revealed a stubbornness, a kind of unadorned youthful spirit.

This is quite rare in today's entertainment industry.

His eyes, in particular, were resolute, sharp, and even carried a sense of coldness and gloom, completely unlike the sunny, cheerful, or lively students who had come in before.

One more thing, this is a new face.

I've never met Lin Yi before; he's probably an ordinary person or a nobody with little fame.

"Hello everyone, I'm Mao Akagi, a second-year student in the Performing Arts Department." Akagi's voice rang out.

His voice is deep and husky, conveying a sense of languor and world-weariness, which suits his appearance perfectly.

This shouldn't be his original voice.

Even his eyes and demeanor weren't his true self; they were an act.

Lin Yi made a quick judgment.

This student is interesting; he started showing off his skills and performing as soon as he came in.

Lin Yi picked up Akagi's resume and looked down at it carefully.

Akagi, he remembered that name.

Even if such a person isn't the lead, they're sure to portray a unique character that enhances the series.

The section on Akagi's acting career was filled with dense writing.

But upon closer inspection, they were all short videos filmed on or off campus, photos of male models working, stage plays, and the like.

When it comes to the section for movies or long TV series, it always says "extras" and "featured actors".

Akagi began his presentation.

A performance without props, a set of lines.

This performance lacked the wow factor of his spontaneous act when he came in; in fact, it showed signs of awkwardness and over-exertion.

But Lin Yi watched it quite intently.

There is the concept of emotional intelligence in interpersonal communication, the concept of singing intelligence when singers choose songs, and the same applies to acting.

Akagi showcased his best side during his self-introduction, demonstrating an exceptionally high level of "performance intelligence."

The presentation has ended.

Lin Yi put down his resume and looked at Akagi.

"Our studio emphasizes long-term collaborations. The artists we sign are required to accept long-term contracts, and their personal development is deeply intertwined with the studio's projects. What are your thoughts on this model?"

"I'm willing to sign a long-term contract. A long-term, stable collaboration allows me to focus on honing my acting skills," Akagi said.

Although they were discussing his career plans, his tone was somewhat casual.

He started showing off his unique characteristics again.

Lin Yi nodded secretly.

Putting everything else aside, this student's way of thinking is quite unusual.

While everyone else showcased their acting skills during the presentation segment, he seized every opportunity to demonstrate his abilities in other parts of the interview as well.

Lin Yi thought for a moment, his gaze falling on Akagi's short, jet-black hair, and a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

If this image were a little more unique, a little more striking...

"Akagi-kun," Lin Yi leaned forward and asked a seemingly abrupt question, "Have you ever thought about changing your hair color? Like... dyeing it silver?"

Akagi was taken aback, clearly not expecting Lin Yi to ask that.

But he quickly realized, "If the role requires it, I can."

This time, the voice was gentler, a stark contrast to the previous coldness.

This is probably his original voice.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Lin Yi's eyes.

The two different voices form a striking contrast, which proves that he has a very strong vocal versatility.

"Okay, go back and wait for our notification." Lin Yi ended the interview.

"Thank you, teachers." Akagi bowed politely and left the classroom.

As the door closed, Lin Yi turned to Fu Mingyang and said, "Xiao Fu, write down the name Chi Mu, highlight it, and keep it as a backup."

"Okay, Mr. Lin." Fu Mingyang immediately made a prominent mark on the list.

Zhuoyue also made a note in his notebook, feeling that Lin Yi seemed to have a different opinion about this student named Chimu.

The first day's interviews ended around 11 a.m., and security guards came to clear the area.

The interviews continued the following evening.

The classroom lights were still bright, and a new batch of students came in, but what Lin Yi saw were still a large number of faces that were good but lacked distinctiveness.

Lin Yi rubbed his temples. He remembered a social experiment where some bored scientist had people pick out gold nuggets from grains of rice.

"Next."

The door was pushed open.

The moment that person walked in, Lin Yi's previously unfocused gaze suddenly sharpened.

Zhuo Yue and Fu Mingyang, who were standing next to them, couldn't help but look up, their faces showing surprise.