Chapter 008: Inauguration Ceremony

How did Mr. Chen decide to take on the role in "Kangxi Dynasty"? How did Zhongyu choose you to portray Kangxi?

The reporter, brimming with excitement as if energized, immediately picked up a notebook and fired questions like a machine gun: "I am a reporter from the entertainment industry. May I ask how you came to consider entering the film and television industry after the disbandment of Crystal Boys? Additionally, Song Qingming, who renewed his contract with Tianguang, has also decided to pursue a path in the film and television industry. Is this merely a coincidence?"

With the conclusion of the opening ceremony, reporters surged forward. Not to mention that this is a grand production by CCTV, even the presence of Chen Daoming and Siqin Gaowa alone warrants their greater attention.

Wishing our Kangxi Dynasty a viewership that reaches new heights

In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed. He has been living in seclusion and gradually realized that the system's numbers are not merely for understanding; they are also intuitively reflected. In many instances, he could not comprehend why things were unfolding in a certain way one moment, and the next moment, a prompt of +2 would suddenly illuminate a spark of insight, allowing him to grasp a hint of understanding.

A reporter from various magazines and newspapers has set up a camera not far from the film crew, ready to capture the expressions of everyone. Naturally, the main actors such as Chen Daoming and Siqin Gaowa will certainly be among them, while it is difficult to say the same for the supporting roles

What is there to envy? You have those connections, so why not give it a try? Perhaps even the wealthy women are not satisfied

"You have no idea how much the company has invested in this role. Fortunately, you are not that pile of mud," CAMI said, flipping her hair. "You have read the script for this role; do you really think such an important supporting character could go to you? In terms of qualifications and background, which line do you think you belong to?"

In simple terms, the melodramatic plot of dozens of women scheming against each other for a man has garnered the affection of audiences across Asia. Additionally, viewers have also learned pharmacological knowledge related to items such as safflower, musk, and *illustrated books* from the film.

At least for now, the chrysanthemum is still very tight

"It was just good luck." Lin Xiao smiled, not intending to delve further into this topic.

Ms. Siqin Gaowa, what is your opinion on the character you portrayed, Empress Xiaozhuang?

"Huaxia? I have indeed never heard of it. Is this your first time filming? Impossible! Then how were you selected..." At this point, Liu Songde suddenly fell silent, casting a few glances at him before turning back to organize his belongings.

Mr. Chen, how confident are you in performing well as Kangxi?

In a film crew, there are five individuals whose skills exceed 480, including the actress playing Su Malagu and the actress portraying Rong Fei, Li Jianqun.

Lin Xiao smiled and said: "It's not a big company, it's Huaxia's. This is my first time filming."

The cast consists of seasoned veterans who have been in the industry for decades, making it difficult to uncover any valuable news. However, with Lin Xiao's identity and age, stirring the pot could potentially lead to a major news story

Mr. Lin? Is it Mr. Lin? Just as he was lost in thought, a reporter had already approached him.

He leaned on Lin Xiao's shoulder and said: "Share a bit, which company is it from? What major works do you have?"

However, he does not regret it; without those years of decline, he would never have received Chen Daoming's praise on that day. What he needs to do is to perform the role of Yin Xu to the best of his ability. Therefore, apart from going to the Xiang residence every day, he spends all his other time in the rented dormitory of the actors, contemplating his character.

Yes. Is it possible that someone like me, who doesn't even know how to match, still has reporters coming to interview?

On the afternoon of the second day, CAMI received a call from the production team, confirming that Lin Xiao would portray Yin Kui

The absence of a complete outline is due to concerns about leaks. For major actors, this is of little consequence; however, for some lesser-known artists and newcomers, in pursuit of every opportunity to advance, they may not hesitate to divulge information.

A few days later, another person moved into his room, which was also rented as a double by the production team. The roommate was a young actor named Liu Songde, who played a certain young master. Upon learning that Lin Xiao would portray Yin Yu, he was so envious that he could hardly close his mouth.

These are also two seasoned actors, although they are not as famous as Chen Daoming. However, their acting skills are undoubtedly impressive. He has a premonition that this role will elevate his acting to a whole new level

But then, a surge of passion welled up within him, just as it had when he first crossed over. If others could achieve this step, so could he. In the red carpet show a few years later, his figure would undoubtedly be present

CAMI put down her phone and let out a sigh of relief

Various inquiries, with seven or eight microphones in front of each lead actor, cameras pointed at them. They handle it with ease. Lin Xiao smiled faintly, feeling a hint of bitterness; having filmed so many projects in the past, he recalled that during the start of filming, not a single reporter could be seen, and sometimes the opening ceremony was simply omitted.

I hope the Kangxi Dynasty will become a new milestone in historical dramas

The courtyard of the governor's residence has been adorned with an altar covered in red cloth. On it, there is a prominently displayed yellowish-orange pig's head. In front of it are four dishes of fruit offerings. A golden incense burner holds three sticks of yellow incense. On either side, two large red candles, each the thickness of a wrist, are lit.

After the casting decision was made, the entire crew had a meal together in Yangcheng, supposedly to get to know each other. Lin Xiao was directly dazzled by the data from Siqin Gaowa, Gao Lanchun, and others.

At the sound of "Hula," the nearby reporters, like sharks sensing blood, immediately surrounded them upon hearing this statement. Within a few seconds, four or five reporters had gathered around Lin Xiao and the figure in the photo, showing a trend that rivaled that of the main actors

In the following days, the people in the same room gradually distanced themselves from him, and their gazes became more guarded. There is an unwritten rule in the entertainment industry: if someone has been promoted through underhanded means, many will look down upon them. Lin Xiao did not mind this; he focused on refining his own role. In the afternoons, when he had nothing to do, he would go to the Xiang residence to seek inspiration.

After a brief conversation, he hung up the phone. On the third day, a detailed outline of the Kangxi Dynasty was sent to him. Of course, it only included his part, how many episodes, where, with whom he would be acting, and the lines, all of which needed to be memorized.

"Hmph, is there really someone who would be interested in his appearance? These people must be blind." Not far away, Liu Songde and a few others were in a clean area, and upon seeing the reporters swarm around Lin Xiao, they expressed their dissatisfaction with a snort.

This type of program is very exhausting, requires a lot of physical effort, and the viewership will definitely not be high. Fortunately, he remembered that the other party had reached 380 in their exercise.

He briefly skimmed through it, noting that there were very few opportunities for interaction with Chen Daoming. However, Gao Lanchun and Xue Zhongrui, who played Mingzhu, as well as Suo Etu, had quite a bit of overlap with him

Oh my, that role has low acting requirements, but those without qualifications or background simply cannot get it. Many major companies are competing for that role! It carries significant weight and is considered one of the top supporting roles! I can't believe you got it!

Forget it, perhaps he is just a pretty boy supported by the investors? You see, his muscles are quite impressive. I heard there is a wealthy woman involved in this investment, and others are just into that type.

What the film crew values most are the opening ceremony and the wrap party, which is universally acknowledged. Therefore, five days later, everyone gathered at the residence of the governor, dressed in the costumes of their respective characters as per Director Chen's request

The sound of the camera clicking continuously echoed, and after solemnly bowing several times to the crew, Chen Jialin reverently approached the camera covered with a red cloth and carefully unveiled it.

"What a load of nonsense," Liu Songde said with a forced smile. "Hey, Huang Xiao, don't you have a scene with his rival? I want to see what the director's expression is when the up-and-comer is overshadowed by the veteran in the performance."

On both sides of the table, there are two cameras covered with red cloth. Once the red cloth is lifted, it signifies the so-called power-on.

If it is said that Li Hao was seduced and he still believes it, then considering that he has likely become accustomed to the glamorous looks of handsome men and beautiful women, there are probably very few who would truly find him appealing

"So nervous?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile beside him

This is simply a powerful weapon for acting

The casting for Emperor Kangxi has also yielded results, and now only the final preparations for some props remain

The difference between mainland actors and actors from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan lies in their high acting skills; however, they have produced relatively few box office hits. This observation is limited to the big screen. Lin Xiao recalls that in the years to come, television dramas would belong to the mainland, even being exported to various countries. Series such as "My Fair Princess," "Scarlet Heart," and "Empresses in the Palace" have overwhelmed foreign television dramas.

There is indeed a sense reminiscent of ancient talent selection. Upon entering a major production for the first time, Lin Xiao felt a surge of excitement; this is a blockbuster, far surpassing the scale of the films he had previously acted in, which were merely hastily assembled sets.

Lift the red cloth!

In recent days, he has been diligently memorizing his lines. He continuously contemplates the psychology of Yinreng and has repeatedly reviewed the descriptions of Yinreng in the Kangxi Dynasty. As the casting auditions become increasingly busy, aside from the seasoned actors who have directly received contracts, the number of people at the residence has been growing. It is not uncommon to see individuals wearing high-heeled shoes or adorned with red hats standing outside the house where he auditioned. From high-ranking officials to the Taihe Library supervisor, all have been specifically designated by the production team.

Amidst the sounds of laughter and joy, everyone drank from their cups. It was then that Chen Jialin announced that the launch ceremony would take place in five days, on a specifically chosen auspicious date.

One by one, the shiny bald heads began to tease each other. Some even complained about the hardships of gaining or losing weight to secure a particular role

The sound of the camera resembles the thunderstorm from the heavens, resonating as one at this moment

He never saw that light beauty again, fearing that she was not selected, and he sighed with regret

In the evening, Lin Xiao called Li Hao, which made the boy cheer a few times, and he also learned that he was about to start hosting an outdoor program for a local station

Mr. Gao Lanchun, what are your thoughts on the Prime Minister?

Chen Jialin raised his glass: "This is a grand production by CCTV. It is my honor to have the opportunity to direct this series and gather here with all of you. Once again, I would like to wish this television drama great success and to achieve new heights in viewership!"

Lin Xiao could only smile wryly; he understood the other party's intentions all too well. To be selected in this way could only mean either being coerced or having connections with the investors

The chief director Chen Jialin reserved a restaurant. Due to the presence of the governor's residence, many film crews come here to shoot, and the development of Yangcheng County has been quite good

The cameras around sparkled like a galaxy. The historical epic "Kangxi Dynasty," which dominated the 8 PM time slot in 2001 and garnered countless reviews, has officially started filming

All the actors cheered in unison. Who does not wish for the film they star in to be remembered through the ages

Ah... luck, who can really explain it? Liu Songde shook his head and sighed: "You are better off; at least you can still pursue the idol route. As for us, with our looks, we are neither unique nor idol material. If we talk about being a powerhouse, I don't even believe in myself. If luck could help me find a suitable role, I would be content with that"