Guo Si, who had been talked back to, coughed awkwardly several times, yet still stubbornly defended his viewpoint.
"President Jiang, you have to understand that those two newcomers are under tremendous pressure on such a huge stage. It's only natural for them to be nervous during their performances."
Jiang Siming sneered and asked again, "Is that an excuse? An excuse for performing badly? Which actor doesn't feel pressure? If they were in this state during an actual shoot, how many retakes would it take? How much of the production crew's time would be wasted? I think you know the answer very well, don't you?"
Everyone nodded repeatedly. Exactly. Who wasn't under pressure? That was no excuse.
Guo Si, who had never lost an argument before, was suddenly at a loss for words and didn't know what to say.
All he could do was flush and say, "In any case, I think their performances are still worth praising and encouraging."
Jiang Siming mocked him. "No wonder I can't remember a single movie you've made. So your films are all this tolerant and open-minded. Like director, like films. I guess that saying really does fit."
Guo Si was left speechless. He was seething with rage inside, but when he thought of Jiang Siming's status, he could only grit his teeth and endure it.
Fearing that Guo Si might lose control and affect the filming, Da Peng quickly stepped in as a mediator. After saying a few polite words, he continued with the program.
The two celebrity guests left in tears after being berated.
Another group of guests finished performing. This time, all three groups stood onstage, waiting for the four mentors to rate and score them.
Jiang Siming, Er Dong, and Chen Kai all voted for the guests with the best performances.