After breakfast, Teacher Zhang still had no intention of taking the three of them to the Shao Opera Troupe.

Director Yang Jie mentioned several times that the work of the "Journey to the West" preparatory team was complicated. Although the deputy director Zhu Xiaofeng was taking the lead in the capital, she, the general manager, was not keeping an eye on it, so she still felt uneasy.

The sooner things here are over, the sooner they can return to the capital.

As for being anxious, Gu Bei was even more anxious. It was already Wednesday, and it was only a few days away from the weekend that he had agreed with Mr. Wang and Smith.

But Teacher Zhang still ignored him, changed the subject, and just introduced the "son" in front of him again and again.

In this regard, Yang Jie was helpless. She really did not avoid relatives when promoting talents.

But even if Zhang Jinlai is really good, he can’t be forced into it!

At the very least, there must be a comparison!

Maybe there is someone more suitable than him?

But in the face of Teacher Zhang's repeated mentions, Yang Jie couldn't keep pretending to be confused, so she asked about Zhang Jinlai's situation.

Gu Bei was standing aside and could clearly see that Director Yang Jie was not satisfied with Zhang Jinlai.

Since you are playing a monkey, you should be smart and energetic!

But Zhang Jinlai always gave people a very boring feeling since yesterday. He blushed before speaking. Can such a character play Sun Wukong?

As for other aspects...

"He seems...a bit taller, right?"

When the old man saw that Director Yang Jie finally focused on Zhang Jinlai, he quickly said: "It's not high, it's not high. It won't be high if you curl up your legs!"

As he spoke, he also gave a demonstration.

Gu Bei looked at it and had to admit that if he were thirty years younger, no one would be more suitable to play the role of Sun Wukong than Teacher Zhang.

Seeing Teacher Zhang working so hard, Yang Jie was embarrassed to find fault anymore, and then asked about Zhang Jinlai's performance level. This is the key. Can't someone from a monkey opera family play Sun Wukong?

There is no need to believe in authority.

"No problem, Jin Lai has already performed Sun Wukong on stage?"

Yang Jie was surprised: "Didn't you say he was a student before?"

"Yes, but his level is pretty good. I teach him step by step, and he usually works very hard!"

Seeing Teacher Zhang's repeated affirmations, Yang Jie also became interested and began to seriously look at the young man in front of her.

He is very quiet and delicate, giving the impression of a white-faced scholar.

"Teacher Zhang, did you say he knew those acting skills before?"

"He can, he can do it!"

The old gentleman became active and immediately asked Zhang Jinlai to perform some monkey movements.

Zhang Jinlai understands his father's thoughts and is still looking forward to playing the role of Sun Wukong in the TV series. It's just because of his personality that he doesn't easily reveal what he is thinking.

A few movements are very vivid, especially the sideways movements, the shrugging of the shoulders, the widening of the mouth, and the blinking of the eyes. It can be seen that he has put in a lot of effort.

It's just that compared to his father, he is still a little less energetic.

Yang Jie thought about it in her mind for a long time. She came from a family of monkey actors, was young, easily accepted new things, and had stage experience...

"Do you understand what your father said? Another point is, can you still perform without the gongs and drums and the original rules on the stage?"

This time Zhang Jinlai didn't need anyone else to answer for him, he said confidently: "Yes!"

Yang Jie nodded noncommittally and continued: "The next thing we are afraid of is the TV series. When performing, we cannot copy the original things from the opera stage. We have to discover and develop ourselves and absorb many other acting skills. But in opera

Kung fu is also essential, so you have to learn from your father’s experience and understanding of Wukong!”

At this point, Yang Jie's meaning was already clear. The old man hurriedly patted his chest and promised: "Please rest assured, I will take care of it."

Now that the matter has come to this, it seems inappropriate to propose seeing another person again.

Yang Jie also didn't expect that her business trip to Shaoxing would go so smoothly.

Of course, it would not be accurate to say that it went smoothly, after all, this Sun Wukong was forced upon her.

After everything was done, Yang Jie wanted to leave for Beijing that day. Not only was she responsible for the preparations for "Journey to the West", but she was also responsible for the recording of other opera programs.

It was now mid-November, and the end of the year was not far away. She wanted to focus her main energy on "Journey to the West", but she couldn't let go of her usual programs.

We have to seize the time to prepare all the programs.

However, Teacher Zhang then proposed to introduce an actor who could play Zhu Bajie.

The person introduced was not an outsider, but Zhang Jinyuan, the son of his elder brother Qilingtong. He also came from a wealthy family. His father played the role of Zhu Bajie, and his son also played the role of Zhu Bajie.

Yang Jie didn't expect to have unexpected gains. If she could come to Shaoxing and figure out the candidates for Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie, it would be really worth it.

"Is his role as Zhu Bajie as good as yours as Monkey King?"

The old man was full of guarantees: "No problem, it's very good. I have been performing it for many years. The famous Zhu Bajie will have a performance the day after tomorrow. You three can go and see it for yourself and you will know."

It’s hard to refuse such kindness.

Besides, now that Sun Wukong is here, I have to hurry up and choose Zhu Bajie when I go back. Although time is tight, it would be great if I can find Zhu Bajie by the way.

only……

The day after tomorrow is Friday.

Gu Bei was thinking about his first pot of gold.

But the leader nodded, so what could a follower say?

well……

That night, Gu Bei couldn't sleep.

As soon as he closed his eyes, he felt countless bills flying around in front of his eyes.

With nothing to do the next day, Zhang Jinlai accompanied the three of them on a tour of Shaoxing. It was a rare trip and there was nothing important to do, so how could we not relax for a while, not to mention that Wang Chongqiu also brought a camera.

The group visited Mr. Lu Xun’s former residence, Baicao Garden, and the famous Xianheng Restaurant...

At this time, Shaoxing was quaint, a very unique and cute little town.

But except for Wang Chongqiu, Yang Jie and Gu Bei were not in the mood to play, and they always felt a little uneasy, as if they had lost something.

Gu Bei was worried about his first pot of gold. If he really missed the big fish like Smith, he didn't know if there would be anywhere to make up for it.

Yang Jie came to Shaoxing because of the choice of Sun Wukong. She didn't even get through the Shaoxing Opera Troupe. If there was a more suitable candidate than Zhang Jinlai, wouldn't it be a missed opportunity?

Moreover, such a big drama, such an important character, is decided like this?

Don’t even have a choice?

Looking at the young man who had been following her, Yang Jie felt a little confused.

Finally, it was Friday. What none of the three people expected was that the performance was in another city, dozens of miles away from Shaoxing. Fortunately, Teacher Zhang helped contact a car.

otherwise……

Go with your legs on?

Dozens of miles away, even if Zhang Jinyuan, Marshal Tianpeng, came down to earth, he would not let them come over to see him.

Gu Bei didn't know if this part was included in the casting process for "Journey to the West" in his previous life, but he was certain that the actor who eventually played Zhu Bajie was named Ma, Dehua.

Just like Zhang Jinlai, Zhu Bajie created by Teacher Ma is also an unsurpassed classic screen image in the history of Chinese TV dramas.

Therefore, even if Teacher Zhang also recommended his nephew, I think Director Yang Jie probably didn't like it after watching it.

"Too thin?"

Sitting under the stage and looking at Zhang Jinyuan wearing Zhu Bajie's outfit, Yang Jie frowned subconsciously.

Gu Bei didn't intend to express his opinion, but he couldn't resist the leader and had to ask.

After thinking about it over and over again, I just picked a problem with my body shape.

It is indeed too thin. Zhang Jinlai's height problem can be solved by curling up his legs during performances. What should I do if he is too thin?

Even if I have to wear a fake belly when filming in the future, I can't lift it because of my own body shape. I'm afraid that after wearing it, I won't look like Zhu Bajie and will become a starving corpse of the old society.

Yang Jie nodded and didn't say anything else. She also felt that she was too thin, and there was nothing particularly outstanding about the play, which was... just average.

After the performance, Teacher Zhang couldn't wait to ask Director Yang Jie for his opinion.

"I...think about it!"

I didn't say it too harshly. If the subsequent casting work doesn't go well and I really can't choose the Zhu Bajie I like, I might have to go back to the Zhang family.

But if Zhang Jinyuan wants to act, he must gain weight. It's not just a matter of a few pounds, but a dozen pounds.

Putting this matter aside for now, Yang Jie is still concerned about Sun Wukong.

"Teacher Zhang, you and Jin Lai will come to the capital in the next year. We will meet in person and we will discuss it in detail. During this period, you can pass on your true skills of pressing the bottom of the box to Jin Lai."

I am still a little dissatisfied with Zhang Jinlai and Yang Jie. I always feel that they are not as powerful as Sun Wukong, but who gives him unique conditions?

With a master of monkey opera like Teacher Zhang around me, as long as you work hard, there is nothing you can't learn.
To be continued...