Chapter 73: I choose Ding Xiu! The

The moment he saw the information.

Aside from Su Chen, the other two contestants hurriedly studied the synopsis and pondered.

Choosing the right role is definitely beneficial for a performance!

Although this acting duel is just a pre-match appetizer!

No one wants to make a fool of themselves in public!

And the better the performance, the easier it is to get noticed by all the big shots in the film industry!

Meanwhile.

Countless viewers were naturally expressing their own opinions.

【Let me see which three unlucky souls these are?!~】

【Damn, Su Chen is really unlucky...】

【Only three were drawn, how did it land on Su Chen....】

【The four guest mentors have already taken their roles, which means the remaining three are up for grabs!】

【You have to pick Shen Lian! There’s a romance arc! That’s the classic male lead setup!】

【Probably dual leads! One Shen Lian, one Lu Jianxing!】

【Regardless, you definitely can't pick Ding Xiu! Doesn't this description just sound like a villain??】

【At least stick with the protagonist group? The three brothers are the core characters!】

After some discussion.

Almost all viewers were in agreement regarding the priority of the roles!

Without a doubt.

In a drama with a wuxia flavor like this, the one with a romance arc with the heroine from the music bureau is undoubtedly the male lead!

And the eldest brother, Lu Jianxing, played by Wang Wanyuan, is undoubtedly one of the dual leads!

As for the remaining two available roles.

It goes without saying...

Although Jin Yichuan’s character isn’t particularly likable, he has the advantage of being one of the three brothers! At least he’s a core character!

And Jin Yichuan’s senior, the ronin Ding Xiu... is relatively a villainous role!

In fact, judging by his behavior of blackmailing his own junior... he’s even less likable! He exists outside the protagonist group, and his screen time definitely won’t be much!

Just as most viewers were agreeing with the discussion results.

Xiao Sa spoke up next.

"The production team will rank contestants based on the average score of the two main rounds! The higher-scoring contestants will have priority in selection!"

"Next, we have the highest-scoring contestant, Su Chen, make his priority selection!"

Following Xiao Sa’s voice.

The camera cut to Su Chen in the contestant seating area.

Several guest mentors looked at Su Chen with curiosity or eagerness!

Although he wasn't well-known before and hadn't played any famous roles.

Ever since he joined this show, his popularity has skyrocketed!

As of just before they went on stage, Su Chen’s Weibo follower count had already exceeded six million!

And these seem to be real followers! Su Chen doesn't have an agency behind him running massive operations or buying bot accounts!

This real number already exceeds most actors in the industry!

And as for representative works.

Su Chen has completely broken through the mainstream with his several god-tier performances on this show!

If you talk about the hottest memes now, who doesn't mention "I don't eat beef"?!

If you talk about the most charismatic film character with the most fans, the newly minted Joker is definitely on the list!

And all of this is thanks to Su Chen!

One Cao Shaolin, portraying the cruel and cold warlord to the fullest!

One Wall Street broker, exposing the ugly face of stockbrokers and sales, striking a blow against the money-first mentality!

One Joker Arthur, shocking audiences nationwide and even worldwide! Those unbridled dance steps of the Joker completely set off a carnival wave belonging to the Joker!

One Li Weijie, pushing the watchability and artistry of crime-suspense films to the extreme! Displaying the pinnacle of an actor’s reasoning!

Four roles, each an absolute classic! Even decades from now, they will be talked about!

At this moment.

Wang Wanyuan looked at Su Chen with eager eyes.

This kid... he better pick Shen Lian to partner with him!

Let’s act out this dual-lead drama together and bring it to life!

As a Best Actor, Wang Wanyuan is always craving a partner or opponent with equally divine acting skills to have a hearty, satisfying duel!

Su Chen undoubtedly met his requirements, and even far exceeded them!

"I choose Ding Xiu."

But the next second.

Su Chen’s voice spread throughout the venue.

There wasn't a hint of fluctuation or hesitation in his tone.

Instantly!

The whole venue was in an uproar!

A flash of astonishment and regret crossed Wang Wanyuan’s face!

Ding... Xiu?!

That little villain who blackmailed his own junior?! No one could have imagined Su Chen would choose this!

Is he challenging himself again??

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【What is Su Chen doing now...?!】

【Damn, is he addicted to playing villains? But what does Ding Xiu have to compare with Cao Shaolin or the Joker?】

【Actually, Li Weijie isn't strictly a good person either!】

【Su Chen is probably just trying to slack off and coast through a drama!】

【It’s possible... after all, pushing his acting skills every day, even an iron man would get tired!】

【Hahaha, but won't the other two contestants be thrilled!】

【But if Su Chen is going to slack off, there’s less fun to watch!】

【Let Su Chen rest a bit, after all, maintaining a level above 95 points every round is quite tiring...】

After countless viewers discussed it.

They concluded that Su Chen definitely wanted to slack off!

It was too obvious!

Choosing such a villainous role that seems to have no highlights, and is even annoying from the synopsis.

No screen time, no presence of a big villain.

The only explanation is that Su Chen wants to play a minor role and take a break!

And this point.

Wang Wanyuan and the other contestants quickly realized it too.

They could only look at Su Chen with slight regret; the schedule is indeed a bit tight.

If it were someone his age, they’d probably need a week of rest after one round!

And the contestant after Su Chen, Zhang Zhen.

Said hurriedly with the joy of someone who just found money.

"I choose Shen Lian!"

As long as there is an opportunity to learn, he won't be like other contestants who fear fatigue or embarrassment.

And the remaining contestant, Li Dong, was even more overjoyed.

Although he couldn't get Shen Lian.

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But you have to know, if Su Chen hadn't chosen Ding Xiu!

Then he would have had to choose Ding Xiu!

And now he got Jin Yichuan, who has completely different exposure!

For a fringe actor like him who desperately needs exposure, this is incredibly important!

Although he could get attention in the main competition, he might be eliminated in any round!

Now, having the opportunity to work with Zhang Laomou and even the Best Actor Wang Wanyuan.

He almost wouldn't dare to dream of it!

Thinking of this, Li Dong looked at Su Chen with gratitude.

Regardless of whether the other party intended it, he still owed a favor.

"Alright, all contestants' roles have been finalized!"

"Now, please have Mr. Zhang Laomou, the four guest mentors, and the selected contestants enter our VR equipment room to prepare for the link!"

Xiao Sa maintained his usual enthusiasm.

Especially toward the few newly arrived guests.

These few were here as friendly cameos and didn't take a cent from the production team.

Although it was inseparable from the show’s soaring popularity.

But since they gave face, the production team had to show respect in return.

And as all contestants were ready, the audience entered a half-hour break.

Half an hour later.

The lights in the venue went out.

All viewers immediately put down what they were doing.

The voice of Zhang Zhen, or rather Shen Lian, slowly sounded.

"During the Tianqi era of the Ming Dynasty, the great eunuch Wei Zhongxian held the position of Eastern Depot Admiral, wreaking havoc on the government for eight years."

"At that time, seven out of ten high-ranking officials in the court were Wei Zhongxian’s cronies, known as the Eunuch Faction."

"After the Chongzhen Emperor ascended the throne, he stripped Wei Zhongxian of all positions and ordered him to guard the mausoleum in Fengyang."

"Wei Zhongxian fell, but the Eunuch Faction was not destroyed; Chongzhen immediately ordered the arrest of all Eunuch Faction members!"

Although there was still a hint of nervousness and pronunciation issues in the voice...

The capable tone was fully highlighted.

The scene shifted.

Late at night on the streets, the patrolling soldiers were scared pale by the group of Shen Lian appearing in the alley.

And the reason was simply the Flying Fish Robe Shen Lian was wearing!

At this time, the Embroidered Uniform Guard was absolutely a presence that both humans and ghosts avoided!

Walking in the night, even ghosts would detour! Let alone humans!

And subsequently, as Shen Lian investigated the case and arrested the Eunuch Faction, his ruthless and uncompromising style left a deep impression on countless viewers!

They couldn't stop praising him in their hearts!

The Shen Lian played by Zhang Zhen indeed had his unique qualities!

It was as if this role was perfectly suited to him! That Flying Fish Robe made the character look capable and upright!

And subsequently.

In the process of arresting the Eunuch Faction members.

The three brothers of Shen Lian all made appearances.

The eldest Lu Jianxing’s composure, Shen Lian’s ruthlessness, and even Jin Yichuan’s martial arts were incredibly strong!

It’s just that in this scene.

Lu Jianxing clearly had a strong obsession with getting promoted!

While Shen Lian cared more about the safety of his brothers and had complaints about the tasks assigned by his superiors.

And just as they were talking.

In this late-night hour, on the streets filled with Embroidered Uniform Guards.

A melodious whistle came, clearly entering the ears of the three brothers.

Instantly.