Chapter 23 Taking Advantage
Taking advantage of the crew's break, Chen Kun and his friends pulled Zhang Yuan aside to ask what the secret was for his rapid progress recently.

Of course, Zhang Yuan couldn't tell everyone about the routine of "winning money from Chen Kun and then losing money to the veteran actors". He only said that he often sought advice from several veteran actors in the crew, and they gave him a lot of suggestions.

Several people looked worried.

Young people are embarrassed to speak up, and even if they ask, it is still unclear whether others will teach them or whether they can learn it.

Several people envied Zhang Yuan's social skills. How could he make everyone from the director to the actors obey him?
Even the arrogant Liu Xiaoli was very polite to Zhang Yuan, and her daughter, who was like a little princess, often hung around Zhang Yuan.

A few people were walking and talking, and when they passed the rest area where extras gathered, a weak shout came from the crowd.

"Zhang, Zhang Yuan..."

Zhang Yuan turned around and took a closer look.

Isn’t this your roommate?
At this time, Zhao Jin was wearing a gray coarse linen shirt, dressed like a servant of a wealthy family.

Obviously, he was doing the job of an extra in the crew.

Generally, extras only get 50 a day, and the stingy ones in "Conquer" only get 30. However, the crew of "The Story of a Noble Family" is rich, and they choose young and handsome extras, so they can get 80 a day!

However, the group leaders and casting directors still have to pluck the money and skin it, and only get a little over 50 yuan.

"Why are you here?" Zhang Yuan was a little happy to meet an acquaintance.

But Zhao Jin seemed very reserved, unlike his usual casual demeanor in the rental house.

"I came here because I saw this job offered a lot of money, but I didn't expect to meet you."

Zhang Yuan had told him before that he would participate in a TV series starring Chen Kun, and the boy was extremely envious at the time.

Because he knew that any film with Chen Kun must have a large crew.

But he thought that Zhang Yuan should just be a small role, at most a minor supporting role.

But now, seeing that Zhang Yuan and Chen Kun are arm in arm, it is obvious that their relationship is not ordinary. Is this the treatment that a minor supporting role can get?

Moreover, Chen Kun, Qiao Zhenyu, and Dong Jie were asking Zhang Yuan for advice. The three of them surrounded him, and Shu Chang followed closely behind them.

Although Zhao Jin couldn't believe it, with this kind of movement, he felt that Zhang Yuan seemed to be the leader of this group of stars.

So he was timid and afraid, and even his voice when he called Zhang Yuan revealed his lack of confidence, for fear that the other party would simply ignore him.

After all, this kind of thing is too common in the entertainment industry, and many people will completely cut ties with their poor old friends after they become successful.

And when Zhang Yuan greeted him as usual, Zhao Jin was even a little touched.

"Is this your friend?" Chen Kun raised his eyebrows and asked.

"roommate."

"Hello." After knowing this, Chen Kun and Qiao Zhenyu greeted Zhao Jin and shook his hand. Dong Jie and Shu Chang were women, so it was inconvenient for them to shake hands, so they also nodded.

Zhao Jin swallowed excitedly.

The big star greeted me!!!
And shake hands!
Zhao Jin has already made up his mind not to wash his hands this week.

Looking closely, Dong Jie looks so pure.

Shu Chang is so beautiful. She is much thinner in real life than on TV.

Zhao Jin was so excited that he was speechless. Zhang Yuan laughed, looking at his achievements.

"Zhang Yuan, Director Li is looking for you!" At this time, the assistant director shouted, and Zhang Yuan waved in response.

"I have something to do and I'm leaving first. Have fun on the set."

Zhang Yuan turned and left, and all the extras nearby moved to Zhao Jin's side.

"That's your friend?"

"Fuck, you even know a celebrity!"

"Boss, take me with you."

The colorful sedan chair was carried by everyone, and Zhao Jin's originally slightly hunched back straightened up under the flattery of everyone.

"Do you know Zhang Yuan?" At this moment, the leader of the crew who brought Zhao in also came to him and asked.

"We live together."

"Oh..." He knew who the group leader was, which door the entire crew went in and out of, who was whose relative, who was whose friend, and he was very smart. After learning that Zhao Jin and Zhang Yuan were friends, he quickly smiled and said, "I'll spare your pay today, just leave me your phone number."

The treatment immediately changed, and other extras around were extremely envious.

At this moment, Zhao Jin looked at Zhang Yuan's departing back and felt that he had grown much taller...

Zhang Yuan didn't know what happened next. His roommate even added a chicken drumstick to his lunch box, which made him very happy.

In the afternoon, the crew continued filming.

The scene at this moment is the first meeting between Liu Chunjiang, played by Zhang Yuan, and the eldest daughter of another wealthy family, the Lin family.

From this, a love triangle that echoes the protagonists of the film is about to unfold.

The parents of both families were sitting upright, with Miss Lin accompanying them. Zhang Yuan took a few steps into the house.

His mother introduced him to Mrs. and Miss Lin. Zhang Yuan bowed deeply, with a humble and cautious attitude, like a child of a wealthy family.

"He acts just like what he is supposed to act." Director Li Dawei muttered in front of the monitor.

This scene is actually a very common blind date among large families, preparing for the subsequent marriage.

The actress named Huang who played Miss Lin did not follow the crew throughout the whole process like Zhang Yuan and others because her role started very late. She only arrived yesterday.

Zhang Yuan glanced at the other person. This person was not the same person who played Miss Lin in his impression. It seemed that his arrival had caused some unexpected changes.

It was the other person's turn to perform. As soon as the lines came out, Zhang Yuan frowned.

This person was giggling and dazed, and he didn't memorize the words at all.

As a general rule, if there is a scene with each other the next day, professional actors will familiarize themselves with each other at least one day in advance, rehearse the lines, and even check the positions.

But Zhang Yuan had never seen this person before the filming of this scene.

However, according to the setting of the drama, this Miss Lin is arrogant and willful, with a strong personality common among young ladies. She corresponds to Bai Xiuzhu played by Liu Qianqian, and has a similar personality.

Although her lines were not good, Miss Huang performed the character's personality very well.

Zhang Yuan doubted that she was acting in her true character.

This scene was reshot six times, with various problems occurring frequently, all due to the fault of this "newcomer" in the crew.

After work, Zhang Yuan came to Li Dawei with a helpless look on his face, and the other party also shook his head with a wry smile.

"Investor's woman, please understand."

No wonder... Zhang Yuan felt relieved.

It is true that the crew of "The Golden Age" has money and people, but no one complains about having too much money, not to mention that the crew does have huge expenses.

It is understandable to make appropriate compromises with money.

At the end of the day's work, all the actors and staff walked out of the venue, and the crowd was noisy for a while.

Zhang Yuan also left with the other protagonists, but just as he reached the door, he heard a cry of pain from behind him!
"oops!"

When they turned around, they saw Shu Chang falling to the ground, with a large piece of skin scraped off his knees and elbows due to contact with the ground.

The concrete floor here was rough, just like sandpaper. The little girl was fair and tender, and blood started flowing immediately.

Zhang Yuan reacted the fastest and rushed forward to help the man.

"It hurts..." The other party cried out in pain when he moved. Zhang Yuan simply hugged him like a princess, and then carefully placed Shu Chang on the bench beside him.

Medical staff arrived soon. After Liu Xixi's previous fainting incident, the crew upgraded the medical team and responded quickly.

Disinfection, stopping bleeding, applying gauze, fortunately the face was not hurt, but from then on I can only wear long sleeves and long skirts when acting.

Shu Chang is usually very well behaved and has great acting skills. Everyone in the crew treats her as a little sister. When this incident happened, dozens of people gathered at the scene, all looking at her with concern.

"I'm fine. I can go back by myself." After bandaging the wound, Shu Chang saw Zhang Yuan trying to help her again. Thinking of the princess hug she had just received, she quickly refused with a red face.

After saying that, Shu Chang looked at the crowd of onlookers in an unnatural way, with some timidity and resentment in his eyes.

This look happened to be caught by Zhang Yuan.

Following her gaze, Zhang Yuan discovered that Miss Huang, who had acted opposite him before, now had a scornful smile on her face...

(End of this chapter)