Li Xuejian is 28 years old this year.

My hometown is Juye County in Heze, Shandong Province, which is right next to Yuncheng County in Songjiang. This is called fate.

He was admitted to the Kongzheng Art Troupe in 1977 and entered the Central Experimental Theater in 1978. He played the role of 101 in the drama "September 13 Incident" and became famous. At the age of more than 20 years old, he played the elderly 101 very vividly.

101 is bald, very thin, and has a pointed chin.

Li Xuejian lost dozens of kilograms due to hunger, shaved his hair, and performed hundreds of shows in the capital, becoming the center of attention. At that time, some commented: "This kid can scare people to death if he steps on Tiananmen Square!"

Later, he also made his first movie and entered the film industry.

"stop!"

Early in the morning, at the entrance of the Beijing Film Studio, the receptionist stopped him, looked at him a few times, and said, "What are you doing? Who are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for Comrade Chen Qi to talk about drama."

"In the guest house, ask yourself!"

"Hey, thank you!"

Li Xuejian didn't dare to ride the car anymore, so he pushed it into the hospital and found the guest house.

He came here this time because Tian Zhuangzhuang introduced him, because his partner was Tian Zhuangzhuang's cousin. Later, the two got married, and Li Xuejian and Tian Zhuangzhuang became somewhat related.

Tian Zhuangzhuang said this show was great and would happen once in decades, so he came.

"Dong dong dong!"

He knocked on room 302, just like knocking on the door of Liangshan Juyi Hall.

"Please come in!"

He pushed the door open and went in. He saw a young man sitting inside. Seeing him coming in, he stepped forward to shake hands and greeted with a smile: "Comrade Xuejian?"

"Are you Comrade Chen Qi?"

"Yes, come and sit!"

The boss of the Beijing Film Studio returned to his loyal 302. Chen Qi asked him to sit down, make a toast, and said: "Old Tian told me that you are a very good actor. I have watched your plays and they are indeed first-class.

But let’s start with the dirty talk. The leading actor in my drama will be selected through multiple layers of assessments and will not be decided directly.

I'll give you the script, and you can go back and read it, and then go to Shanghai to experience it for a month. There may be other candidates. After you come back, we'll organize a trial run and then finalize it.

If you can accept it, we can continue the discussion."

"..."

Li Xuejian is already a star in the drama industry and has little qualifications in the film industry. He is aware of the other party's weight and does not dare to drag it out, but he does not say anything to death and says: "Should I read the script first?"

"Of course, it's a two-way choice."

After a casual chat, Chen Qi saw off the guests.

The male and female protagonists of "Life Is Beautiful" are ordinary. The male protagonist is good at humor, bravery, responsibility, and sincerity. The female protagonist has a prominent family background and has a social status.

We can't call it a poor boy, this is a love story between a common man and a princess.

Later, the female protagonist was taken to a concentration camp, and the male protagonist was the family member.

In terms of character setting, the male protagonist is not a tall and handsome type, he is ordinary, thin and thin, but the more so, the more his greatness and sacrifice will be highlighted when the plot unfolds later.

Chen Qi had no intention of looking for Li Xuejian. He was a bit young and what he needed was the image of a middle-aged young man.

But since Tian Zhuangzhuang recommended it, there’s no harm in giving it a try.

As for the other people, Ge You has not yet grown up, and Chen Peisi's comedy effect is too exaggerated, and his appearance is not good. It is easy to think of petty thieves, illegal traders, and local gangsters who only appear once in thousands of years.

Xie Yuan can also act in comedy, but again, he is too young to be able to shoulder this role.

I continued to be busy in the room. After a long time, someone knocked on the door again.

"Please come in!"

As soon as the door opened, a short guy with thick eyebrows and a face full of stories came in.

Li Baotian, 36 years old, from Jiangsu.

I first learned clowning in the Bangzi Theater Company, and then joined the art troupe. In 1978, I was admitted to the Chinese Opera Cadre Training Course. I graduated this year and planned to stay in school and work.

Needless to say, his acting skills are very natural, and he is very natural in comedy. His masterpieces include "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", "Miracle Doctor Xilaile", etc. Later, he stopped filming and retired from the world.

"Hello hello!"

Chen Qi made another cup of coffee and chatted first.

"Are you from Jiangsu?"

"Yes, from Xuzhou."

"Xuzhou? The customs and customs are more like Shandong. Can you speak Shanghainese?"

"After a little exposure, I can learn!"

Li Baotian said immediately.

"This is the script, take it back and read it first..."

Chen Qi made the same offer, and Li Baotian agreed immediately without saying a word.

The news channel of China Theater Company is very good, and the teachers are all preparing a unique play in Chuandong Factory, and it is time to choose the male lead, so Chen Qi approached Li Baotian, and China Theater Company also highly recommended it.

…………

As night passed, it began to rain lightly.

The spring rain is lingering around the willow trees outside the window, and the branches and leaves are swaying in the night. There are fewer and fewer people in the factory area, and only the dim street lights reflect the misty rain.

"Can't you come at this time?"

"See you tomorrow too."

Chen Qi was standing in front of the window thinking, and suddenly he saw a bicycle riding downstairs. A man in a raincoat was pedaling hard. He looked so anxious that he almost fell when he got off the bicycle.

After finally parking the car, I ran uphill.

He turned around, and not long after, he heard a "dong-dong" knock on the door, and went to open the door himself.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry!"

The people outside were panting and apologized: "I just arrived in Beijing and it was raining. I borrowed a bicycle and hurried here. I'm late. I'm late."

"It's okay, come in quickly, come in quickly! If you have a cold or fever, I won't feel sorry for you."

Chen Qi handed over a towel, and the man took off his raincoat, revealing a face that looked very funny: a thin body, a small head, small eyes, eyebrows, and big ears, as if he was born with a sense of grievance.

Baba’s demeanor…

Yan Shunkai, 45 years old, from Shanghai.

He is an actor in the Shanghai Comedy Troupe and made his screen debut last year, starring in the movie "The True Story of Ah Q"!

CCTV's Spring Festival Gala has been dominated by northern comedians since its inception. Yan Shunkai is one of the few southern actors who can occupy a place. His sketches include "Zhang Sanqi Ren", creating a very classic character.

He was also invited by Chen Qili and came to Beijing from Shanghai specially.

Since they were so far away, Chen Qi revealed a little more and wrote a letter in advance, roughly talking about what "Life is Beautiful" was about.

Yan Shunkai was very excited to chat and talked about his ideas. Chen Qi listened carefully and finally gave him a copy of the script and said: "I trust your acting skills and I am very touched that you came from Shanghai."

But casting can’t be careless..."

He stated the conditions again, and Yan Shunkai patted his chest and said, "Okay, I have no objection! Let alone a month of experience, let alone exams, as long as the show is good, anything will do!"

We also chatted. It was raining at night, and Chen Qi was afraid that something might happen to him when he went back, so he simply found someone to open a room for Yan Shunkai to stay overnight.

Of these three, to be honest, Li Xuejian is a bit worse. He likes the last two, but it all depends on their performance.

…………

He is busy making preparations here.

The domestic film industry seems to maintain its own rhythm regardless of age.

China Film.

The movie viewing party for the second quarter is currently being held. A movie has just been shown. Everyone in the audience is in tears, their eyes are red, and some are blowing their noses with handkerchiefs.

"Fill in the number of copies below!"

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Representatives of film companies from various provinces were immersed in the emotions just now while filling out the form with a pen. This time, they were more decisive than "Romance in Lushan" and "Tai Chi", because this film is not controversial or sensitive, and all fools know that it will be punished.

welcome.

Soon, the list was handed in and the statistics were completed.

""Mom Love Me Again", 35mm copy number, 468!"

(No more!

Will make up for it together tomorrow...)
Chapter completed!