84: Question 2: Drug addict!

Chen Fang turned around, bowed slightly to the interviewers, "My performance is over, thank you everyone."

Deputy General Manager Yang, the director, and others nodded slightly, but their hearts were quite shaken.

Based on Chen Fang's past market performance, they had wanted him to leverage his image advantage and play a few 'flower vase' roles to expand his market.

But now it seemed, perhaps Jia Kang had planned the wrong acting direction for him?

However, they were not experts in this field, so they all looked towards Wu Zhengxuan.

This look made them even more surprised.

Wu Zhengxuan, who usually wore a 'pain mask' on variety shows and sharply critiqued actors' shortcomings, now had a look of satisfaction and appreciation.

Wu Zhengxuan was indeed very satisfied.

This morning, at the recording site of "Actors Please Take Your Seats, Episode 2," he had almost wanted to scream to the heavens, "The entertainment industry is doomed!"

But at this moment, his eyes were finally cleansed.

Micro-expressions, eye contact, and body language were all perfectly executed, successfully creating an aura of presence and deterrence.

Not only that, but beneath the surface of cold indifference, there was also a hidden layer of helplessness.

This improvisational scene was also absolutely perfect.

He was definitely a good seedling for acting!

Wu Zhengxuan clasped his hands together and asked with a smile, "Teacher Chen, what roles have you played before?"

Chen Fang stated directly, "The 'moonlight' male supporting character in idol dramas."

"Anything else?"

"The campus heartthrob passerby."

Wu Zhengxuan frowned slightly, "Anything else?"

"The high and mighty War God of the Divine Realm."

"...To be honest, it's a bit of a waste of talent," Wu Zhengxuan chuckled.

He had spoken with Tang Chen at noon and knew very well that although the higher-ups wanted Chen Fang to act in idol dramas, that was just a means; their ultimate goal was to utilize Chen Fang's strengths and expand his audience market. Today's interview was precisely to understand his strengths.

So, saying this would not offend the leaders.

Moreover, Tianji is one of the three major comprehensive entertainment companies in China, and the higher-ups do not have the energy to overly interfere with artists. The choice and decision-making power are still given to Chen Fang himself and his agent. As for Tang Chen, he would rather Chen Fang stay far away from his idol career.

Wu Zhengxuan smiled and said, "Teacher Chen, judging solely from this one role, your self-positioning is very accurate. You shouldn't follow the idol route; you should follow thepowerful (strength-based actor) route. You are very suitable to be an actor."

The head of the Music Production Department next to him immediately became displeased and turned around, saying, "Teacher Wu, don't poach him."

"My apologies, my apologies," Wu Zhengxuan chuckled, then looked at Chen Fang again, "Teacher Chen, have you ever studied the role of a gang boss before?"

"Hmm, I often watch gangster-themed movies and try to imitate them myself."

Wu Zhengxuan raised his eyebrows, nodded slightly, "You imitate very well."

Director Sun Yunyi whispered to Deputy General Manager Yang, "General Manager Yang, he's too familiar with this role, and it's difficult for us to evaluate, nor is it convenient to determine the resource level for the actor industry in the contract. How about trying another one?"

Deputy General Manager Yang nodded slightly.

Director Sun Yunyi looked at Chen Fang and said, "Teacher Chen, your performance just now surprised us greatly, but today we want to understand you comprehensively, which also helps us determine the contract terms. So, how about we try another role? This time, let's make it quick; we'll give you ten minutes to prepare, and you can improvise as you wish."

"No problem," Chen Fang agreed.

Anyway, he still had over 1.5 million negative emotion points as a fallback, so bring it on.

The assistant came over with a box, and Chen Fang reached in and grabbed a ball.

He pulled it out and looked...

The assistant's mouth slightly agape, "Teacher Chen drew... an addict."

Tang Chen raised a hand to his forehead. What kind of luck did this guy have today?

He turned his head to look at the leader, "Y..."

The beginning sound of "How about" had just come out when Chen Fang's voice came from the front, "I'm going to prepare. Please wait a moment, everyone."

Tang Chen turned his head and saw Chen Fang bowing slightly, quickly walking towards the door.

Looking at his back, Tang Chen inexplicably felt that he seemed a little... excited?

Outside the door, Chen Fang walked to the prop room, picked up two worn-out clothes, and as he walked towards the changing room, he said to the styling assistant, "Please prepare. In a moment, quickly help me change my styling: a pale, dull face, and add dark circles under my eyes."

With that, Chen Fang walked into the changing room and quickly changed his clothes. For a singer who had changed costumes multiple times on stage in a hurry, this was a matter of minutes.

He had never seen an addict before; this wasn't an ideal topic.

But it was much better than a 'great and righteous' character. What if he drew a Buddha or something next time? That would cost a huge amount of negative emotion points.

Chen Fang quickly finished changing, extracted the pirated version of the character immersive experience pill from the system, thought of the three words 'addict,' and put the pill into his mouth.

The next moment, countless images rapidly poured into his mind. The curiosity and excitement of the first time taking drugs, the persuasion and tears of his family, the difficult times in the rehabilitation center, the despair of relapsing after leaving. The images were very clear and real. For example, he was huddled in a dim room, his body numb and tingling, surrounded by empty wine bottles, with noisy sounds in his ears—arguments, sirens, and his own painful groans...

As scene after scene flashed by, loneliness and despair, fleeting pleasure, anxiety and fear, various emotions quickly swept through his mind.

Half a minute later, Chen Fang opened his eyes and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Just as the instructions said, he felt as if he had quickly observed a person's life. He understood the physical pain of an addict, but his own emotions and body were not affected.

That's good.

But it was also a pity. If it could affect his body, then he would furiously experience immortal roles! Lifespan +1+1+1!

"( ⦁ ֊ ⦁ ꧞, Host, please do not launch mental attacks on this system.)"

Chen Fang picked up the jacket he had taken off and asked in his mind, "System, can you generate negative emotion points? Did you pocket them?"

"(When I gave the host the 'barely surviving' gift package, I already introduced myself. The system is not human, cannot generate, and certainly did not pocket them!)"

Understood. Just like cats and dogs.

They have some emotions, but cannot produce emotion points.

Chen Fang quickly walked out of the dressing room and sat in front of the mirror, letting the styling assistant help him change his look.

He also messed up his own hair and pulled out his phone, pretending to look up information on addicts.

...

Ten minutes quickly passed.

Chen Fang walked into the conference room wearing ripped jeans and a sloppy, dull yellow jacket, with slightly greasy hair.

Wu Zhengxuan's eyes immediately lit up.

This young man is quite dedicated! This morning, at the recording site of "Actors Please Take Your Seats, Episode 2," a young idol played a general who died on the battlefield, but he was dressed immaculately, his white robe spotless.

There was also an actor playing a beggar whose face was fair and rosy, without a speck of dust.

Those young actors weren't famous yet.

Look at this one in front of him, a rising star, yet he let the styling assistant make his face pale and sallow, with sunken eyes. He really knows how to put aside his image.

Just for his seriousness, even if he doesn't perform well now, his future is promising.

With the thought of cherishing talent, Wu Zhengxuan first gave him some support, "Teacher Chen, don't be nervous. For this role, even if I were to play it, I would first need to gather information and ponder for a while. You have limited time, just perform as best as you can. Don't feel any psychological pressure."

Although Chen Fang was confident, he was still very grateful for his kindness, "Thank you, Teacher Wu."