Lin Lei remained silent and did not give an answer immediately.
The reporters present could not help but feel excited when they saw this.
Judging from his reaction, it seemed like there was really something going on.
Moreover, this person was a newbie who had not interacted much with reporters. He might really say something shocking without knowing the severity of the situation.
This was big news. If he got it, he would definitely become famous!
Liu Yifei, who was sitting next to Lin Lei, looked worried. She secretly patted Lin Lei's thigh under the tablecloth.
Lin Lei subconsciously turned his head and saw Liu Yifei's worried face. He quickly gave her a reassuring look.
To a transmigrator like Lin Lei, this was just a small scene. It was not worth paying attention to.
When the TV series was broadcast and everyone saw his acting skills, these rumors naturally fell apart without any explanation.
Lin Lei wanted to ignore him, but when the reporters saw that he didn't say anything, they became anxious and rushed to ask questions again. Their questions were even more rude than before.
"Mr. Lin Lei, I heard that the two famous actors, Huang Mingming and Nie Yuan, have also come to audition for the role of Yang Guo. May I ask how you, a newcomer who has never acted before, beat these two seniors?”
Zhang Jizhong turned his head and signaled Lin Lei not to speak. He was about to reply on Lin Lei's behalf, but before he could speak, he was interrupted by Mr. Jin Yong.
"Of course, it's not an unspoken rule. Although Lin Lei is a newcomer, he is a very talented actor. I can assure everyone that the Yang Guo he plays is definitely comparable to the classic version, or even better.”
The old man's tone was firm and decisive. As he spoke, he suddenly changed the topic and said with a hint of disdain," One more thing. Sometimes, ability and acting skills have little to do with newcomers and old people. In front of absolute talent, experience is not worth mentioning at all. Those actors without talent, no matter how many films they have acted in, are still not the best candidates in my heart to play Yang Guo.”
The moment he said that, the reporters below the stage could not help but burst into an uproar.
Although the old man said it very tactfully and did not mention his name, everyone understood.
The old man was obviously mocking Huang Mingming and Nie Yuan for not being able to play the role of Yang Guo with their strength and image. It was also an indirect response to Huang Mingming's interview.
It's not because of the unspoken rules that I didn't use you, but because you're really not qualified to play this role!
Seeing this scene, Lin Lei could not help but curse in his heart.
According to the common web novel routines on the Internet, the male protagonist here should have been especially arrogant when faced with the doubts of the reporters. After being ridiculed by the reporters and the masses who did not know the truth, he would then use the viewership ratings of the actual broadcast to slap these people in the face. This was what the main character of the transmigration system novel should do.
In the end, he remained silent and did not even have the intention to say anything. In the end, he still needed others to speak up for him. Compared to the main characters in those online novels, his rebirth seemed to be a failure.
However, he had no choice. He was just like this. He only wanted to keep things peaceful and did not want to cause unnecessary trouble. He really could not do things like saying harsh words and then slapping his face.
Why did he have to say such harsh words for no reason? Couldn't he just do it directly?
Why did he have to make the masses who did not know the truth angry before slapping them in the face? Did he feel comfortable being scolded?
Even if Lin Lei didn't say anything now, he would inevitably be questioned by all parties. However, it was much lighter than directly saying it. Moreover, he wouldn't be hated by some petty people because he was too arrogant. He would find an opportunity to take revenge later, which would save a lot of trouble.
After Mr. Jin Yong spoke, Lin Lei was filled with emotions. The reporters present did not say anything else. They just stood there in a daze, unable to come back to their senses.
Seeing this, Zhang Jizhong announced loudly,""Since everyone has no more questions, let's end the press conference for 'The Condor Gods'!”
After saying that, Zhang Jizhong stood up and politely supported Mr. Jin Yong before leaving.
Seeing this, the other people present also followed closely behind and left with the two of them.
The news of the press conference was quickly reported. Almost all the media present focused on Lin Lei and the scene of Mr. Jin Yong speaking up for him, and they all made speculations about it.
The netizens started to guess Lin Lei's identity and background. Many people even guessed that this person might be a close relative of Mr. Jin Yong. In the end, someone who knew the old man better came out and said that the old man did not have a close relative with the surname Lin.
As for Lin Lei's role as Yang Guo, there were half of the people online who supported and half of the people who opposed it.
Initially, it was a one-sided opposition. Almost 90% opposed it, and at most, only 10% did not oppose it. However, it was not particularly in favor. At most, it was a wait-and-see attitude.
However, after the press conference, because of Yong Jin's status and weight, as well as the words he said at the press conference, many people began to look forward to Lin Lei's performance.
After all, the old man was a person who had very strict requirements for his work and did not like to play by the rules. Therefore, he spoke up for this newcomer. There was a high chance that he really recognized this newcomer's acting skills and believed that this newcomer could really play Yang Guo well.
（ps.! A ticket! He begged for everything! Thank you, thank you!
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