The next day, Su Han arrived at the film set.
Director Chen from "The Deadly Melody" had arrived.
Director Chen was a director from Hong Kong. He had directed "Bodyguards and Assassins," a collaboration with Donnie Yen and Nicholas Tse, which won Best Picture and Best Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
Therefore, Director Chen was quite capable.
The moment he saw Su Han, Director Chen narrowed his eyes and carefully appraised him. He then lowered his voice and asked the casting director, "Was it this person who played Feng Yuxiu yesterday?"
"Yes, that's right!"
"How come he doesn't look like it?"
"It's him! This guy was an extra. Initially, I didn't think he could act, but after a trial, he turned out to be a master. Director Chen, didn't you watch the video yesterday?"
The casting director explained to Director Chen.
Director Chen took out his phone, scrolled through the videos he received yesterday, and clicked one open.
It was indeed him, but how to put it? The person auditioning in the video looked exactly like Feng Yuxiu himself.
And the person standing before him now was someone else entirely.
How could the contrast be so great?
"Director Chen."
Approaching, Su Han took the initiative to greet him.
"Are you the extra who auditioned yesterday?"
Director Chen looked at Su Han.
"Yes, my name is Su Han. I've been an extra in Hengdian. I heard your crew hasn't found a suitable actor for the male second role, so I came to try."
"I saw your scene yesterday, but only in a video. I didn't see it live."
"Can you perform another scene for me?"
"Certainly."
Su Han showed no sign of nervousness.
Next, Director Chen handed Su Han a script for the audition.
This audition scene was where Feng Yuxiu went to the film set to challenge the martial arts master played by Fan Shaohuang, the King of Weapons, and ultimately killed him.
The difficulty lay in this fight scene.
"Perform this part. Are you okay with it?"
Director Chen asked Su Han repeatedly.
"Yes."
Su Han was confident and certain.
"By the way, the sparring partner will be the same as yesterday. Find a martial arts instructor. I'll try to hold back and not hurt him. However, it's not impossible that if I get too into character, I might injure the instructor. If possible, it would be best to have arrangements for immediate transport to the hospital."
Su Han said these words to Director Chen with utmost seriousness.
Director Chen couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this.
"Kid, I've seen arrogance, but I've never seen you this arrogant."
"I've worked with Donnie Yen, and even he doesn't have the ability to injure a martial arts instructor. You do? Are you kidding me?"
"Don't come crying to me if the martial arts instructor ends up injuring you."
Who was Donnie Yen?
He was a martial arts star in the film industry. Donnie Yen, such a powerful martial artist, wasn't as arrogant as this.
For a mere extra to speak so brazenly, Director Chen was genuinely displeased.
"Martial arts instructor! Come over for a sparring session!"
Director Chen called out, and the same martial arts instructor from yesterday came over.
Upon seeing it was Su Han, he instantly cowered.
"You again?!"
Director Chen frowned. "What's wrong?"
"Director Chen, I... I can't beat him!"
The martial arts instructor recalled being beaten to the ground by Su Han yesterday, and the footage even being spread online. Yesterday was bad enough, but if he were beaten down again today, his reputation as a martial arts instructor might be ruined!
"Stop the nonsense! Spar with him, but don't go all out. Go easy on him."
Director Chen, worried that the martial arts instructor might injure Su Han, offered a kind reminder.
The martial arts instructor looked helpless: *He should be going easy on me!*
Alas!
To make a living, he had to go for it!
By this time, the cameras had been set up to film the audition portion.
Director Chen: "Alright, let's begin!"
Su Han closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, he had successfully activated the character template of Feng Yuxiu!
"The kung fu masters I know, when their cultivation is high, they tend to be low-profile."
Su Han held a prop sword in his right hand, gazing at the martial arts instructor.
"You, the King of Weapons, wish to become a martial artist. Who would have thought that an actor's skills are not just for show?"
With that, he bowed with both hands, a hint of contemptuous sneer on his lips: "Feng Yuxiu requests your guidance!"
Even with just this segment, before any action was taken, it had already deeply captivated Director Chen.
Director Chen's cloudy eyes suddenly sparkled with light, and he gazed at Su Han ecstatically.
He repeatedly nodded, deeply marveling inwardly: *This kid's acting skills are excellent. This segment perfectly captures Feng Yuxiu's essence. This is exactly the feeling I wanted!*
It had been a long time since he had seen such spirited acting.
Although his heart was pounding with excitement, as a renowned director, he managed to suppress his inner joy and did not reveal it.
However, acting skills alone were not enough; he also needed martial arts prowess.
He continued to watch.
The martial arts instructor, holding a sword, also bowed to Su Han.
Suddenly, he drew his sword and leaped up, swinging it at Su Han.
Su Han blocked it with his sword and then counterattacked.
"Clang!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh whoosh!"
"Clatter!"
The sounds of swords colliding with each other echoed continuously.
In this sword fight, Su Han fought effortlessly, without any guidance, flowing seamlessly with the martial arts instructor.
The scene was captivating, causing Director Chen and the on-site staff to gasp and watch with rapt attention.
This wasn't an audition; it was like a real fight!
When filming, martial arts choreography usually required guidance from instructors and repeated practice. But Su Han, he could directly perform a scene without any preparation, improvising with natural flair!
Amazing!
Truly amazing!
Was this really just an extra?
It was incredible!
Finding such a gem was truly my honor.
Director Chen gave himself a mental thumbs-up.
Then, Su Han retracted his hand, reversed his sword, and slashed towards the martial arts instructor's ankle.
"Sizzle!"
Scarlet blood splattered out.
"Ah!"
The martial arts instructor's ankle was cut by Su Han, and he cried out in pain.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Director Chen quickly called out, "Cut!"
"Stop! That's enough!"
This guy's acting was incredible, exactly the feeling I wanted, and his martial arts foundation was too good. It was clear he wasn't just some amateur but someone with real skill and martial arts training.
But... why did this person's performance feel even more sinister than Feng Yuxiu's?
Director Chen not only stopped the scene because the martial arts instructor was injured but also because Su Han's portrayal was a bit too wicked, which made him a little scared.
As the martial arts instructor looked at Su Han, his whole body trembled.
"Director Chen, I, I will never audition again. I'm a little scared."
The martial arts instructor was not just scared of being injured but also by Su Han's eyes when he embodied the character; they felt terrifying and evil.
The crew quickly helped the martial arts instructor to the backstage to have his wound bandaged.
After the martial arts instructor left, Director Chen quickly stood up and walked over to Su Han, patting him on the shoulder with a beaming smile.
"Kid, it's you! The male second role, Feng Yuxiu, is yours!"
"However... your performance was a bit too sinister. You could perhaps tone it down a little."
"Don't be so wicked, can you?"
"Honestly, when I was watching just now, I was a bit frightened."
Hearing Director Chen's affirmation, Su Han was delighted and nodded, "Certainly, I'll tone it down a little."
"Great!"
"Then your role is confirmed. Here is the script. How much time do you need to prepare?"
Actually, everyone in the crew already had the script and had been preparing in advance. Only the male second role, Feng Yuxiu, was missing.
Director Chen was now confirming the preparation time with Su Han. Once Su Han was ready, they could start filming.
"Two days should be fine."
Director Chen: ??????
Everyone on set: ??????
"Two days? Is that true? Young man, if you can't do it, you shouldn't boast like this. How can anyone memorize the entire script in two days?"
"Even the most professional actors would need at least half a month. This is too exaggerated."
The casting director was stunned by Su Han.
Director Chen also looked at Su Han with great disbelief, and finally said, "How about I give you half a month? Would that be okay?"
Su Han: "I don't need that long. Two days will suffice."
Normally, Director Chen wouldn't believe Su Han. But after seeing his performance just now, coupled with Su Han's certainty,
He chose to believe Su Han: "Alright, then I'll give you two days. After two days, we'll start filming!"