Inside the rehearsal room.
At Liu Tianchi's request, the seven people introduced themselves to each other.
The one who picked Gu Xiaomeng was Li Xiaodan.
The one who picked Li Ningyu was Zhou Xia.
The one who picked Wu Zhiguo was Feng Jinshan.
The one who picked Takeda was Chen Zizhou.
The one who picked Jin Shenghuo was Qian Jiang.
The one who picked Wang Tianxiang was Liu Shunli.
Except for Chen Feng, these six people all had some acting experience to varying degrees.
And they were all professionally trained.
However, none of them graduated from a reputable Yan Film Academy; they all came from various miscellaneous media and film academies.
Therefore, in comparison, Chen Feng was actually a top student from a prestigious academy in this circle.
Everyone finished introducing themselves.
Liu Tianchi began to meticulously explain the scenes to everyone, including the desired effects for each segment.
The seven people listened very attentively.
Half an hour later.
The explanation was complete.
Liu Tianchi first looked at Chen Zizhou: "The character Takeda, whom you are to portray, is a Japanese military officer, so his accent and tone of voice also need to convey a stiff feeling. You need to practice, understand?"
"Understood, Teacher Tianchi."
Chen Zizhou quickly nodded.
He was very flustered!
Why?
Because he followed the pretty boy idol route.
He was incredibly young-looking.
At first glance, he seemed quite handsome.
But upon closer inspection, his face was rather long.
His skin was fair and delicate, and his eyebrows and eyes looked as if they had been meticulously designed, not much different from the top pretty boy idols on screen now.
Yet, he was chosen for the role of Takeda?
With his appearance, no amount of makeup would make him look like it.
To restore the film image, he would even need a fake beard.
It would be even more incongruous.
Therefore, Chen Zizhou himself knew this very well.
He could only try to compensate in other areas.
Liu Tianchi’s gaze then turned to Li Xiaodan and Zhou Xia: "You two need to learn the demeanor and posture of wearing a cheongsam."
"Gu Xiaomeng in the play is a rich young lady, from a prestigious family; etiquette is the most basic quality."
"And Li Ningyu was also a senior intellectual of that era, a master of code translation. She was also a woman who frequently attended high-society parties."
"Therefore, your demeanor must be impeccable."
Li Xiaodan and Zhou Xia quickly nodded.
The pressure was immense.
In just half a day, they needed to learn so many basic skills?
When would they even get to rehearse the scenes?
Finally, Liu Tianchi's gaze fell on Chen Feng: "Chen Feng, Bai Xiaonian is a famous Kunqu opera performer, a person who is one-third effeminate and one-third arrogant. So, you need to… change your image. At the very least, you need to have the posture and demeanor of a Kunqu opera performer."
"Is it like this?"
Chen Feng instantly entered the role of Bai Xiaonian.
A feminine smile appeared on his face.
His eyes changed.
They became quite ambiguous.
At the same time, his orchid-like fingers curled up.
His speaking voice also changed.
It had a slight falsetto.
Almost breaking, with a hint of hoarseness.
This sudden transformation made everyone stare in surprise.
Holy cow?
He can do this?
Several of the men subconsciously got goosebumps.
It was unsettling to watch, wasn't it?
Even Liu Tianchi was stunned.
He looked at him in astonishment: "You…"
"Teacher Tianchi, do I feel like this?"
Chen Feng fidgeted a bit.
The smile on his face became even more 'charming'.
Liu Tianchi: "…"
He was utterly shocked.
What was going on with this young man?
Never mind looking like him, just his current demeanor, temperament, and even his eyes, were the spitting image of Bai Xiaonian from the play.
The only thing missing now was the hairstyle.
How did he do it?
Liu Tianchi watched for a long time before slowly nodding and saying, "You… this feeling is right. Kunqu emphasizes singing, speaking, acting, and martial arts, and requires a certain grace in posture. This of yours… it's really quite interesting. Chen Feng, what's up? You didn't happen to have studied Kunqu, did you?"
"I haven't formally studied it, but I know a little."
Chen Feng was modest.
But Liu Tianchi immediately followed up with: "Give us a segment. Do you know 'The Peony Pavilion'? Just two lines will do."
"I happen to know a little."
Chen Feng's smile was incredibly 'charming'.
The others all fell silent.
They all looked at him as if he were a monster.
This guy, whatever he acts, he becomes it?
When he played an Addict, he looked like he was on drugs; when he played an abusive man, he looked like a psychopath; and now, playing a famous Kunqu opera male performer, he actually knew how to sing Kunqu.
It's over!
They felt a sense of crisis.
Initially, everyone thought his chances of advancing were the slimmest.
After all, he had to play a male performer.
Was that something an ordinary person could imitate?
But now?
This guy was the living image of a male performer.
Effeminate.
And he could actually sing Kunqu?
Everyone dispersed.
Liu Tianchi sat in the middle.
After Chen Feng took a few steps back, he struck a pose without hesitation, then opened his mouth and began.
【Dream returns, orioles sing,
A chaotic year spreads far and wide,
A person stands in a deep courtyard,
Incense burned to ashes,
Embroidery threads discarded…】
In the center of the venue.
Chen Feng's voice was soft and enchanting, his posture graceful, and his dance delicate. If he were in costume, he would truly be a perfect performer.
Liu Tianchi was captivated.
He had originally thought Chen Feng's level was just for self-entertainment.
He never expected that after this segment, his enunciation and vocal resonance would be perfect.
Absolutely masterful.
Was this what he meant by 'just knowing a little'?
If he were truly to be made up and put on stage, his presence would definitely shock the entire audience.
Soon, Chen Feng finished singing.
He stood there gracefully, looking at Liu Tianchi with 'seductive' eyes and softly said, "Teacher Tianchi, I'm done singing."
Liu Tianchi: "…"
The others: "…"
After an awkward silence, Liu Tianchi suddenly stood up and laughed, "Good, truly excellent. Chen Feng, maintain this feeling. Alright, everyone else, as I've instructed, familiarize yourselves with your roles as soon as possible. In two hours, we'll have a live rehearsal."
After speaking, he turned and hurriedly left.
Once he left, the rehearsal room became even more awkward.
The other six people all stared at Chen Feng.
Chen Feng, however, was completely at ease; he had already exited the male performer persona, shrugging his shoulders and saying indifferently, "I'll familiarize myself with the lines first."
Saying this, he walked to a corner and began reading the script materials.
Only then did the others relax.
So, one by one, following Liu Tianchi's instructions, they all began their self-improvement process.
Some practiced enunciation and pronunciation, some practiced walking posture, and some, like Chen Feng, memorized lines…
The atmosphere in the rehearsal room grew increasingly tense.
Everyone practiced while secretly glancing at Chen Feng.
They felt an unprecedented pressure.
Especially Li Xiaodan.
She had drawn the role of Gu Xiaomeng, which actually offered a lot of room for interpretation.
Moreover, she happened to be petite and delicate, and her looks were above average, so she was originally very confident in herself.
But after watching Chen Feng's Kunqu singing, she suddenly lost her confidence.
Her mind was filled with the scenes of Chen Feng singing just now.
They wouldn't go away.
This feeling was terrifying.
Only truly unforgettable character images could make a person deeply engrave them in their mind with just one glance.
Li Xiaodan was confused.
She walked around while secretly glancing at Chen Feng.
Looking at that quiet profile in the distance, the ripples in her heart grew larger and larger.
That guy…
How many more faces did he have?