He Jinxia hadn't spoken yet when Xu Xiuzi preemptively smiled and said, "Director Duan, you're being too modest. You're not some old fogey at all, and you certainly have good looks. If you're interested in a career in the entertainment circle, I believe many talent agencies would welcome you."
"Think about it. A director of arthouse films nominated at the Berlin Film Festival transforming into an actor—just hearing that sounds like a great selling point."
Duan Yu promptly shook his head and waved his hands, saying, "I'm alright directing and coaching you all in acting, but if I had to act myself, I probably wouldn't even know how to position my arms and legs, just floundering around!"
Xu Xiuzi didn't agree and subtly encouraged Duan Yu to transition into acting.
As a director, Duan Yu was quite easygoing, at least the actors weren't afraid of him.
