Chapter 429: Chapter 428: What’s with those looks?!
“Yes, yes, yes, Director Zhao always keeps the students in mind when there’s a good opportunity,” Wang Hao gave Zhao Yuanchun a big thumbs up, “That’s truly admirable!”
“Of course,” Zhao Yuanchun nodded and said earnestly, “After all, theory is just the foundation. Students need to practice more. There’s a saying that practice leads to true knowledge, right?” Turning to Cao Hua, he asked, “Right, Student Cao Hua? Whether the script for your skit is good or not, it still needs a professional’s opinion.”
“Um,” Cao Hua nodded and smiled: “That’s certainly true.”
“Look at that!” Zhao Yuanchun became even prouder upon hearing what Cao Hua said, adding, “Connections are very important. It’s beneficial to network in society! Take this time, for example, if I didn’t know Big Head Liu, would this opportunity have been so easy to find? I heard that the boss of Happy People Stage originally wanted to work with students from Zhonghai Film University. They’re very ambitious and planning to put on a play! A play, you know, that’s high-end art!”
Play! That certainly was posh stuff. In big cities, the classy folks watch less cinema and prefer plays and symphonies. They say it gives them status–exclusive and distinctive!
“That’s amazing!” Wang Hao’s eyes widened, “A play isn’t something just anyone can handle, right? I’ve heard that for a good play, a single ticket costs hundreds, doesn’t it?”
“That’s right,” Zhao Yuanchun nodded, “The boss of Happy People Stage is a celebrity now. He’s chauffeured around since the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala! And now with a play in the works, it’s a different level of class, aiming for upscale clientele! Imagine if we students get selected, how prestigious would that be, right?”
“Absolutely, that’s for sure!” Wang Hao was in full agreement, “Director Zhao really is something special,” giving another big thumbs up!
At that moment, Cao Hua whispered to Wang Hao, “Brother Hao, with such fierce competition, do you think I can make it? I’m really nervous!”
How would I know? Auditions depend on one’s own ability; there’s no such thing as a direct recommendation. Wang Hao comforted him: “Don’t worry, with your gift of gab, just throw in some smooth-talking, and you’ll be fine!”
Cao Hua: “What’s smooth-talking?”
You might as well find a place to sleep or just watch the excitement; don’t go up there and embarrass me…
As the car journeyed on, it soon arrived at a rather large office building. Everyone got out of the car, and Wang Hao asked, “Is the audition here?”
“Of course,” Zhao Yuanchun smiled, “The guy has status now. This audition is mainly for the play’s crew, including actors, screenwriters, directors, and so on. How low-key could Happy People Stage be? We need a proper venue !”
Holy shit, has the boss of Happy People Stage gotten this influential?
While chatting, a bus arrived from the opposite direction. As soon as the people on it disembarked, Zhao Yuanchun’s expression changed: “It’s Director Zhou from the Zhonghai Film University Acting Department leading the team. The competition just stepped up!”
Watching Director Zhou escort a group of more than fifty students into the building, Cao Hua and the other students looked baffled; clearly, they hadn’t expected Zhonghai Film College to also show up for the auditions.
Cao Hua asked puzzled, “Director Zhao, why are people from Zhonghai here?”
Hearing this, Zhao Yuanchun’s face momentarily shifted, but he quickly recovered and laughed, “They must’ve heard about the recruitment. But don’t worry, everyone. Big Head Liu is my fellow townsman, he has influence! As long as I’m here, I’ll make sure you all get a chance to audition. Are you all confident?”
The students shouted together, looking at Zhao Yuanchun with admiration beaming on his ruddy face.
That was Big Head Liu, after all–the guy whose skit Selling Crutches had become a national sensation at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala!
“Take a few steps! If you’re fine, take a few steps!” That phrase was incredibly well-known!
Seeing the students’ excited expressions, Zhao Yuanchun was quite proud of himself.
He said smilingly, “Fellow students, do you know how popular Happy People Stage is now? Do you know how popular Little Yueyue is, how popular Big Head Liu is?”
“We know, Happy People Stage used to be moderately popular, but then suddenly, Little Yueyue became a national sensation.”
“That’s right, originally Happy People Stage wasn’t this hot. A month ago, you could still get tickets, but now tickets are sold out even for a month in advance. Ever since Little Yueyue’s song about the five rings exploded, scalpers stopped scalping train tickets and started scalping tickets for Happy People Stage.”
“Absolutely, I heard Little Yueyue has even started a national tour, ‘Five Rings Shaking the Firmament!'”
“Not just Little Yueyue, Big Head Liu, who was already well-known, came up with the brilliant ‘Selling Crutches’ at the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. They say Big Head Liu used to charge only a thousand yuan for a performance, but now it’s tens of thousands, and that’s if he has the time!”
“Tens of thousands? Even if you’re a notable person, getting a chance to see a performance by Big Head Liu and Little Yueyue depends on their schedule. Those wealthy folks from out of town take pride in getting to see a show at Happy People Stage. I’ve heard that you can’t even find parking space in front of Happy People Stage now!”
Listening to the students’ discussion, Wang Hao’s eyes bulged, “Happy People Stage is this popular now? That escalated quickly?!”
Zhao Yuanchun immediately threw him a look that said you’re so out of the loop, and all the students resonated with it, their contempt evident. How long have you been off the grid? Not knowing about Happy People Stage?!
What’s with those looks?!