The Female Lead Decides to Act Wickedly

Chapter 778 - 310: Snatched the Female Lead’s Opportunity (Part 8) _2

"You see, whenever you need to be cute, just smile with your eyes curved."

"When you need to be aloof, just keep a straight face." Although this might easily lead people to criticize you as having a "facial paralysis," newcomers will still be given more tolerance.

To improve acting skills in a short period, Li Xinhua didn’t have many good tactics.

Even if delaying the audition for a week, Li Xinhua wouldn’t do it; he would urgently invite a teacher to come and properly instruct He Tiantian.

There was no other choice, as Director Bao already had the male and female leads in place and had started shooting.

Only the role of the little junior sister was still undecided, and the production team was urging them on.

If He Tiantian passed the audition today, she could join the team immediately; she didn’t have time to cram on acting skills.

He Tiantian: ... Sister Hua, are you looking down on me or what?

Although I, He Tiantian, am not formally trained and have no acting experience, my acting is really decent.

This is a skill I’ve gained from experiences in life!

Although He Tiantian didn’t understand why she was so certain, she was confident she could play a supporting role well!

"Okay, I got it, Sister Hua." Although she was inwardly grumbling, He Tiantian obediently agreed.

Because she knew Li Xinhua was looking out for her best interests.

Besides, no one would believe just words about having acting skills.

He Tiantian still needed to perform on the spot to demonstrate her ability!

Li Xinhua: ... This He Tiantian, obedient she is indeed, but, but he still wasn’t reassured.

Ordinary people think that acting is easy, just be able to let go, to cry when you need to cry, to laugh when you need to laugh.

If nothing else works, just adopt the method acting; whatever you are like in real life, just show that in front of the camera.

Little do they know, without professional training and without that stunning talent, a novice’s first filming usually results in erratic eye movements, stiff actions, or overly forceful gestures.

It will appear worse than those generally mocked for "having no acting skills" on camera!

However uncertain Li Xinhua was, having arrived at the audition site, he had no other option but to grit his teeth and take He Tiantian to give it a try.

He hoped that Tiantian truly had talent and would surprise him.

As it turned out, He Tiantian did indeed give Li Xinhua a surprise.

"The audition was passed?"

Waiting outside for half an hour, Li Xinhua distractedly scrolled through his phone only to see He Tiantian push the door open.

With such a short time, and no expression on He Tiantian’s face, Li Xinhua’s first reaction was, "Oh no, she didn’t make it!"

But then, He Tiantian suddenly flashed a brilliant smile and gave Li Xinhua an OK sign.

Li Xinhua almost couldn’t believe it and blurted out, "Really passed?"

"Yes, Director Bao said we can sign the contract today, and I can join the team this afternoon!"

He Tiantian said cheerfully.

She just knew her acting was good, a supporting role in a web series was nothing for her.

Besides, this role really suited her looks; she could just play it naturally!

"Great, great!" Li Xinhua was overjoyed.

Director Bao was efficient as well. After quickly processing other audition participants, he called Li Xinhua to arrange for the signing.

Li Xinhua didn’t leave; he waited in the car downstairs.

After receiving the call, he immediately dragged He Tiantian to sign the contract.

A forty-episode web series, five units, each containing eight episodes, in a particular mini-unit, He Tiantian was an important supporting character, occupying eight episodes’ worth of screen time.

For someone just starting in the industry, this was already a fantastic opportunity.

He Tiantian cherished it greatly; she knew she was capable due to her acting skills.

But she still prepared diligently and gave her all.

Li Xinhua took it very seriously too, repeatedly giving advice on the way to the production set.

"Learn more, watch more, speak less. And definitely don’t throw tantrums!"

"Don’t trust others easily, but also don’t be too distant or aloof. Most of the actors in this production team are either minor celebrities or newcomers; there shouldn’t be too much negativity..."

"Listen to the director. If the director scolds you, don’t feel insulted. If the director is willing to scold you, it means he is willing to teach you, which shows you still have a chance!"

"...Oh, and after you join the crew, watch out for yourself. I’m currently looking for an assistant and will send them to you in a couple of days!"

Li Xinhua’s behavior and mannerisms were already somewhat feminine, and his incessant nagging made him sound even more like a "big sister."