From Villain to Cherished: Counter My Role by Pampering Kids
Chapter 65: Advancing into Short Plays

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Advancing into Short Plays

Upon arriving at the short drama crew, she saw a female director in her thirties to forties, whom everyone called Director Jiang.

Director Jiang looked at Su Xingwan: "You’re the one recommended by Director Li, right?"

"Yes, Director Jiang."

Director Jiang sized her up and was very satisfied with her appearance.

Before they started talking about the role, she said, "Over in long dramas, if you don’t have great acting skills, popularity, or connections, it’s hard to make it. Would you consider developing with our short drama team?"

Su Xingwan said: "I’m fine anywhere, as long as the pay is right."

Director Jiang was surprised at this comment.

But her words did resonate with her.

"Alright, you can come around our short drama team more often; you might find bigger opportunities."

"Okay, thank you, Director Jiang," Su Xingwan said humbly.

Director Jiang: "Alright, now let me tell you about the role. I initially did not lack a lead actress, but today, one who often played leads in short dramas suddenly refused to take a step back and play the malicious supporting role, which left that role vacant."

"We have already started shooting today and urgently need someone. Just as Director Li came to see me lacking an actress, he recommended you."

The current prospects for short dramas are promising.

Compared to when short dramas first emerged with mixed quality, the quality has now greatly improved.

Many investors from major companies have come here.

Director Jiang initially made her career with low-budget short dramas, having produced quite a few hit dramas, thus gaining some fame in the short drama industry.

However, in the short drama industry, the demands on an actor’s skills are still not particularly high, as long as they don’t break character too much.

Short dramas only place slightly higher demands on the male and female leads; supporting roles are much more relaxed, which is why Director Li asked Su Xingwan to try here.

Director Jiang: "Would you be willing to play the malicious supporting role?"

Su Xingwan: Malicious supporting role?

For some reason, it seemed to fit her.

Seeing her silence, Director Jiang said, "As long as you can act, when I get the next script, I’ll definitely let you play the lead role."

Short dramas only run for a hundred or so episodes, with a very fast pace, so the crew can finish a short drama in no time.

Su Xingwan’s looks and temperament make her a solid candidate for the lead role; Director Jiang is inclined to recruit her.

Moreover, before Su Xingwan came here, she had just seen a segment of her performance in the major IP drama "Emperor," and despite her raw acting, she remained in character and acted naturally.

With such conditions, she’ll definitely be a hit in short dramas.

Director Jiang is confident she can cultivate her.

Su Xingwan’s eyes lit up after hearing this; playing the female lead in short dramas, she could even be the malicious supporting character every day, as long as it paid well.

Of course, getting the role is better as it represents more money; if she had a choice, she’d prefer the lead role.

"Great, thank you, Director Jiang!"

Seeing her insight, Director Jiang happily instructed the staff to bring the script over for her to review.

Su Xingwan wasn’t very familiar with what short dramas were like, so she began to read earnestly.

She found that the malicious supporting role’s lines were bold and straightforward, with an equally straightforward malice.

She felt she could easily handle it; having played many extras, she had already accumulated quite a bit of experience.

"These are your three kids, right?" Director Jiang glanced down at the three adorable little dumplings and was instantly captivated.

"They have such great looks; they must have acted in quite a few productions, haven’t they?"

Su Xingwan smiled: "Yes."

The three little ones were quite famous in Hengdian, with many directors vying to use them; they received more good roles than she did.

Many times, the roles she got were through the fame of the three little ones.

"Not bad," Director Jiang couldn’t help but rub their heads.

The three little ones obediently stood behind their auntie. Since they frequently followed her around the film set, they were no longer afraid of strangers.

They would even proactively and familiarly greet people.

"Hello, Director Auntie!"

Director Jiang laughed at their words.

She immediately pulled out a handful of candies from the drawer and gave them, "Here, have some."

"Thank you, Director Auntie!" the two little ones sweetly replied.

Director Jiang grinned wide.

"No wonder they’re little child stars; they look so smart."

Nearby stood two young men, unnoticed.

This was a small-budget short drama, and they didn’t recognize the so-called Young Master Ye of Beijing, let alone Lu Yun.

"Are they... your friends?" Director Jiang finally shifted her gaze to them.

Su Xingwan nodded: "Yes, sort of."

Ye Yixing, upon hearing Su Xingwan’s comment, quickly said: "What do you mean sort of? We’ve met so many times, how can we not be friends?"

Director Jiang, seeing this, smiled knowingly.

Seeing her expression just like Director Li earlier, Su Xingwan knew there was another misunderstanding.

She simply didn’t want the other party to think she was clinging to him.

Then, Director Jiang’s gaze fell on the handsome man in black.

With his looks and physique, it would be a pity not to act.

In short dramas, especially female-centric romance dramas, there are higher demands on the male lead’s looks than the female lead’s.

The female lead can be fresh, cute, or innocent, but the male lead must be handsome!

Average handsome won’t do; he needs to be exceptionally handsome.

Sometimes the male lead’s looks can influence the profitability of a romance drama.

Director Jiang is very experienced in shooting short dramas.

She asked with a beaming smile.

"Sir, have you acted in any dramas before?"

Lu Yun was stunned.

Then shook his head: "No."

"Not even a bit of acting experience?"

Lu Yun shook his head again.

Director Jiang’s eyes lit up.

This means he hasn’t been scouted by major directors yet.

"Sir, are you interested in joining our short drama crew to act?"

Lu Yun was again taken aback.

Ye Yixing noticed that the little director wanted to recruit his cousin, so he quickly intervened.

"He won’t act; he’s too busy with his own work to find time to act."

Upon hearing this, Director Jiang looked a bit disappointed.

"...Oh."

Just another fellow struggling worker.

Ye Yixing: Your working situation is different from his.

Then Director Jiang turned her gaze back to Su Xingwan.

"Xingwan, I suddenly remembered, next door there’s a male-centric short drama being filmed which needs plenty of female roles; maybe you could try for one of the roles over there."

Su Xingwan, with her high looks, great figure, long legs, model-like appearance, and tall build, would be much more popular on the male-centric side.

Su Xingwan laughed: "Sure, I’ll give it a try then."

Director Jiang: "Why don’t you sit here and read the script? We’ll start shooting shortly."

Su Xingwan was surprised: "So soon?"

Director Jiang: "Yes, your lines are pretty easy to remember; you just went through them, they’re easy to memorize and act, with no actions to recall, just standing there and reciting lines. Once the lead actors finish their lunch, we’ll start to avoid them complaining about delays and wasting their time."

"Oh, oh, oh," Su Xingwan replied.