The audition time was one o’clock in the afternoon. Because there would be other actors participating in the audition, Zhong Li left in her car half an hour earlier. If Yan Chu and Zhong Li appeared together, it would not have a good influence on him.
The relationship between them was different now. Yan Chu was naive and straightforward. Zhong Li unconsciously thought more about the other. The manager she arranged for him was also a well-known ace manager in the circle.
“You’re Yan Chu. I’m your manager, Song Fei.”
He looked at the rather green youngster in front of him. President Zhong suddenly handed over a newcomer to him. At first, he was not very satisfied, but when he saw that President Zhong was living with the man in front of him, he gave a discount to his dissatisfaction.
It was vital to know that there were so many male teen idols from acting schools in the company, President Zhong had never gotten involved in those media gossip.
The person in front of him ran off to President Zhong’s bed quietly. He also made President Zhong bother to get him an audition for his new film. He should not underestimate his scheming and methods.
Song Fei was not afraid the people on his hands were too thoughtful, but he was anxious that he would be careless and mess around in this circle without any means to climb up.
Yan Chu now was President Zong’s favorite. It meant that many films would be sent to him next time. Various activities and exposure would follow. As a manager, he did not need to overthink about finding resources for the other party, which saved much effort.
As long as the person in front of him could grasp the most critical exposure period, even if President Zhong was indifferent to him later, relying on that little face and his own face, he could promote him.
The manager’s commission was linked to the actor’s income. The more popular the artists under their hands, the more money they made, and the more the commission would naturally increase. No one would think that the money was too little.
Song Fei’s dissatisfaction was almost gone, and he was thinking happily about discussing publicity and promotion. Afterward, Tianqi’s essential support should be him.
Yan Chu knew the smiling chubby man in front of him, who looked very close to him.
He was the smiling Buddha in the entertainment circle, had high methods and a wide range of friends. He had dealt with many public relations crises. As long as the artists in his hands did not kill themselves, he hardly needed to worry about the large-scale spread of their scandals and illicit materials on the Internet.
Zhong Li gave him to this person, obviously taking into account the relationship between the two.
The original self did not have this luck in his previous life. His manager was not bad. But compared with Song Fei, the difference was like heaven and earth.
It seemed that he was more pampered?
He changed into a black and gray striped shirt, put on a dark red bow tie for himself, sprayed a little gel on his hand, held his clean and fluffy hair back, with a wisp of disobedient curls hung down on his eyebrows. When his eyebrows were inclined, he was all licentious and frivolous.
The Third Young Master Chen in the script had appeared in the mirror.
Song Fei, who was standing behind Yan Chu, naturally did not miss the other party’s expression just now. He was as astute as he knew the other party’s meaning immediately. He was showing his strength to him.
Of course, it was not luck for Song Fei to climb to this position.
Before he came, he had read all the information about Yan Chu, including excerpts from his audition script.
Before he came, like most people, he was not optimistic that Yan Chu could win Director He’s new movie.
This time there was no lack of veteran actors in the audition. The Third Master Young Chen’s character design was more brilliant. In the early stage, he appeared as a carefree young master, but in the later stage. He died on the battlefield of the Anti-Japanese War. The immense contrast between before and after, if his performance was good, he would unmistakably get full applause.
The competition was so fierce that Song Fei did not think Yan Chu would win at the beginning. His original plan was to promote Yan Chu to the site traffic. It was a pity that his face was not famous. It was like the Third Master Chen in the script appeared in front of him after looking at the other party’s atmosphere that suddenly changed.
Song Fei felt that he could change his original plan.
He, as a manager, undeniably could not evaluate Yan Chu’s acting skills comprehensively, so he planned to wait until the audition was over before deciding on how to do it.
“Qu Jianglin is here too. Which role does he try?”
“I don’t know, there is also the Film Emperor Zhang, who I just watched him go in. He should try to be the leading role, right?”
When Yan Chu followed Song Fei in, the waiting room was noisy. He saw many familiar faces, all of which frequently appeared in TV dramas.
“Look at Song Fei, is the one with him a newcomer? I haven’t seen him before.”
“Song Fei, will he bring new people?”
If only Yan Chu appeared alone, it was inconspicuous, but Song Fei was standing beside him, which drew a lot of attention.
As an ace manager, Song Fei’s hands were basically the first and second-tier famous stars. A newcomer like Yan Chu should not let him bring him. It was a bit outrageous.
Everyone on the scene realized that this was probably the newcomer that Tianqi supported. Tianqi was the biggest sponsor of Director He’s new film. They did not know what role the other party tried. If one bumped into him, it would be mysterious.
Now they could only pray, Director He would pay enough attention to his transformation work and not just let investors insert such a little unknown person. Otherwise, it would irritate many people.
For a time, Yan Chu had a lot of unfriendly and veiled hostility.
“You have to get used to being envied in this circle. That means you’re popular.”
With Yan Chu’s current status, the independent lounge did not exist. Song Fei accompanied Yan Chu to find a corner seat and said to his ear.
Yan Chu, noncommittal, took out the script and read it carefully.
Song Fei saw that he was attentive and did not disturb him. He got up to chat with his colleagues and took a look at the current situation.
“There are many people who compete with you for the Third Master Chen, among which the biggest opponent should be Qu Jianglin, who has just won the Ten Thousand Flower’s best male supporting actor. The momentum is just right. There is also the talented Liu Tao. However, Liu Tao is a little older and does not match the image of the Third Master Chen when he was only seventeen, youthful and unrestrained when he first appeared on the stage. But his acting skills have been recognized by many directors, And the other party has worked with Director He three times and has a tacit understanding. Director He may be biased towards him.”
Song Fei responsibly communicated with Yan Chu about his inquiries. Yan Chu followed his instructions and saw two actors who were also waiting in the lounge.
It seemed that the other party had also inquired about him, and their eyes met.
That Qu Jianglin looked a little arrogant but faintly made up with the Third Master Chen in a certain period. The other party looked at him with contempt and disdain. Yan Chu thought that the other party might have found out what role he wanted to try.
It seemed clear at a glance whether the newcomer or the Ten Thousand Flower’s best male supporting actor would win the role.
But Liu Tao looked very amiable and nodded at him.
It was just that he was indeed a little older than Song Fei said. He seemed to be in his thirties. There was a gap in appearance when he played the seventeen-year-old Third Master Chen.
Among the three, Qu Jianglin was the first one to go in. He spent about ten minutes in it, which was a relatively long time among so many actors who auditioned.
When he came out, his looks were hard to hide, and he looked at him several times. It seemed that he was sure of getting the role.
Liu Tao went in shortly after him, and the other party stayed for almost the same time. When he came out, his expression was similar to when he went in. This act was the old-timer’s ability, and he could hold it.
With these two people there, the other actors who auditioned for the Third Master Chen should have been under a lot of pressure. When they came out, they were almost frowning. Yan Chu got arranged at the end.
“You auditioned the Third Master Chen, just acting it directly. No introduction is needed.”
There was a long delay before, and Yan Chu had already gone, so the production assistant said directly to him and then pushed him in.
In front of him was a set stage, opposite which sat a row of people.
He An and Zhong Li sat in the middle, naturally the most conspicuous.
In addition, there were several investors. Yan Chu noticed that the film emperor Zhang Tianze was also sitting in the interview booth. It seemed that his role, as the leading actor, had been decided.
His eyes also stayed on Zhong Li for a long time. Because he was Tianqi’s newcomer, looking at his boss was not abrupt.
The script that Yan Chu received showed a female in the play, that was, the scene in which his admired Madam Chen passed away. This scene was a test of the actor’s acting skills.
Without the actress in the play, Yan Chu quietly took the interviewers as his sister-in-law in the script.
“Sister-in-law.”
In the spacious and empty room, even such a whispering voice faintly echoed.
In the center of the stage, the young man in a well-ironed suit lowered his head. No one could see his expression. However, his whole body was tangled and swayed, and the despair and pain brewed by morality and love were only based on body language. And that line, vividly displayed in front of all the audience.
He An’s original sitting posture was relatively relaxed. As soon as Yan Chu’s first sentence came out, he could not help but straighten his posture, leaning forward slightly, apparently interested in Yan Chu.
“The peach blossoms outside are blooming. When you feel better, I’ll take you out to have a look.”
In front of him, it seemed that there was a woman whose body was weak and breathless.
Yan Chu stretched out his hand to hold the other’s hand, which was almost skinny and bone. But in his eyes, it was the most beautiful hand in the world.
He raised his head. His eyes were full of admiration and tenderness, as well as the deep love and heartache under the disguise.
“Big Brother has gone out to check the account and will be back soon.”
He could not tell this poor woman that her beloved husband was with another woman when she was dying.
How clever that woman was! Without the help of this little brother-in-law, she knew where her husband was now.
As an open-minded woman, she changed the topic. She was not in good health, so it was hard to say a word, but she had to say something. If she did not say it, she could not get over it.
She told the young man who had been by her side that she could not live long and it was a pity that she could not see the other party marry and have children. The young man told her that she would see it.
She said that she had loved a man all her life, but that man did not love her.
The young man wanted to say that there was a man who had loved her all his life. But he was too cowardly to tell her.
Zhong Li knew that the other party was acting and playing another person, but she still could not help but feel distressed for him.
In the end, the woman begged the young man to take her to the window. She had not seen the color of the sky for a long time.
The young man took her to the recliner by the window and half-kneeled beside her.
The woman sang a little song, which she sang when he was coaxed to sleep when he was a child.
Singing, singing, until it got cut off.
The low repressed sob, gradually, the voice became louder and louder. The judges, who looked at the young man on the stage, could not help but teared up, too.
The more restrained. The more intense.
From beginning to end, his expression was calm, except for those eyes, his expression, and his tone of voice, all seemed to tell a dull story about the weather today.
But it was those eyes that suppressed too much emotion, which made this plainness more heart-grabbing, until the last moment when it finally broke out, all the emotions burst out.
“Clap, clap, clap.”
He An stood up and applauded Yan Chu. He was pretty satisfied with Qu Jianglin and Liu Tao’s performances before, but he did not know why, but there was such a lack of feeling, and this feeling, found in Yan Chu.
The persona of the Third Master Chen was both extroverted and introverted. He was uninhibited, indulging in a life of luxury, but he was also introverted. He secretly did not dare to let anyone notice his feelings for his sister-in-law.
Even when Madam Chen was dying, he still did not dare to let the other party know his thoughts. He was afraid that he would become her trouble, so the Third Master Chen, played by Yan Chu, was terrifyingly quiet.
He An did not know how to express his excitement. He felt that he had found the Third Master Chen he wanted.
“It’s him.”
He An almost immediately decided on this role without even thinking about it.
Liu Tao had a good personal relationship with him. But because of his age, he was reluctant to play the Third Master Chen. He An planned to keep a small supporting role for him, which was not arduous but also very brilliant.
As for Qu Jianglin, he was pretty good before Yan Chu appeared. But in comparison between the two, He An did not like Qu Jianglin’s arrogance.
Before the transformation of acting school, Qu Jianglin was an idol drama professional with many young fans. He An was also worried that Qu Jianglin would bring his bad habit of being spoiled by fans to the set, and the other party had too many scandals, which was not a stable factor.
After several times of weighing, he thought that Yan Chu was the best.
“Director He, this Third Master Chen is an important role. I don’t think it’s right to let such an unknown newcomer carry this burden.”
One of the investors was considering Qu Jianglin’s fame. In his opinion, Qu Jianglin’s performance was also good. The most important thing is that the other party has a lot of fans. When it came time to contribute to the box office, weren’t they seeing who had a high box office appeal?
“That’s right. You said that it would take a lot of money to restore the whole scene of the play. I think Qu Jianglin is better.”
Investors had their own scruples. Directors wanted to win awards and wanted to make money. This thing was the essence of conflict.
He An’s face sank after hearing those investors.
“Boss Zhang, Boss Mao, you know how much I attach importance to this film. I won’t make fun of my signboard. Besides, isn’t the guarantee of Film Emperor Zhang not enough for you?”
For those commercial films in the past, perhaps he would choose Qu Jianglin’s acting skills to pass, which also carried extensive popularity, but this one was different. Since he had the best one, he did not want to pick up another defective product.
“Director He, there seems to be a slot within Yinmeng’s schedule. I think the role of Madam Chen might be very suitable for her.”
When Zhong Li saw that her little man acted so well, she went so far as to shun the whole communication. She also forgot how she used to look when invested in movies, so she stuck out without thinking about it.
Chu Yinmeng in her mouth was one of the four big flowers in China. She was also the only actress in China who had won the Olympic Prize after winning three Grand Slam awards in China. Her status was not comparable to that of the other small flowers.
The other party had been famous for many years, and now she only played the leading role, but she did not like the ordinary roles.
But since Zhong Li had spoken, it meant that the other party was sure to let Chu Yinmeng take over the role of Madam Chen.
Other investors were also happy to hear that. Were they still worried that the movie had no box office appeal with the film emperor and the film empress?
Of course, after Zhong Li spoke, they also realized that this newcomer was Tianqi’s person. Zhong Li gave her people a head start, but it was still worthwhile to trade Qu Jianglin for Chu Yinmeng. Moreover, He An liked that newcomer and insisted on going the other way. It was not good to have a stiff relationship.
A few investors, who had wanted Qu Jianglin, did not say anything against it, so it got settled.
“Hey.”
The result of the audition would get announced separately. Yan Chu left directly after the audition. Knowing that Zhong Li would return to the company, he naturally went to the other party’s company to wait for her.
Before the car arrived at the downstairs of the company, Yan Chu received a phone call. The caller ID distinctly wrote “Dear.”
Because the company had not fully allocated the nanny car and some assistants, Song Fei, a big economic man, was wronged and became the driver of his newcomer. When Yan Chu took out his mobile phone, he naturally saw the three words above with sharp eyes.
“Sister Li.”
Zhong Li, who was at the other end of the phone and heard the address, immediately knew that other people were around him.
She made a long story short and told Yan Chu the good news that he was selected, and she did not mention a word about her contribution here.
After hanging up the phone, Song Fei did not ask who was calling, so his mobile phone rang. At this time, he was already in the parking garage of the company. Song Fei took out his mobile phone, which was from the president’s secretary.
Now he knew that the intimacy call on Yan Chu’s phone was undoubtedly from President Zhong. Sister Li, besides Zhong Li, who else was Sister Li?
Obviously, just waiting a few minutes for the secretary to notify him, President Zhong, who had a lot of knowledge, even called the other person personally. It seemed that this artist under his hand, more favored than he imagined.
“How could this be? Isn’t it Liu Tao? He and He An have cooperated several times. Regardless of how old he is, is it proper for him to play a 17-year-old boy?”
Qu Jianglin also knew the result of the audition. He initially thought that he got the role in the bag, but now he got told that it was taken away by others, so where to put his face?
“It’s not him. He’s Tianqi’s newcomer. He seems to be a student of the Film Academy. I haven’t heard a word about him before. Could it be Tianqi’s secret weapon?”
Qu Jianglin’s manager also looked ugly. His artist got robbed of the role by a newcomer. What was this, telling others that their artist’s acting skills were not as good as a newcomer’s?
“It’s him!”
Qu Jianglin hit the table with a heavy fist, scaring his manager.
“Why? Do you know him?”
Judging from his artist’s expression, it seemed he felt no good to the newcomer.
“He’s just a high-grade prostitute. He thinks he can climb up to my head if he gets close to Zhong Li.”
Qu Jianglin was full of hatred, and he also belonged to a rich woman. His golden master was almost fifty this year. She also liked to play a cowgirl position, and her weight of nearly 120 kg pressed on him. His eye shadow and foundation on his face got smeared with sweat, and just like the old witch, he had to pretend to be in deep love and enjoy himself.
It was the best acting of his life.
As for Yan Chu, Zhong Li was only 29 this year. She had a hot figure and a good face. To let such a cold woman moan under him and show a licentious expression. Even if it were not for resources and status, he was also willing. To be kept by a woman like Zhong Li, that was a double income of money and sex.
Qu Jianglin thought he was better than Yan Chu, but how could he be inferior to the other party?
“Are you serious?”
His manager did not believe it. Why didn’t he hear about it?
Qu Jianglin’s face was stiff, and he could not tell the other party that he had worked in the Blue before and later got close to the present rich woman. He had double eyelids, nose reshaping, and appeared in front of people with a new face. His former friend told him the news.
Blue’s management was harsh, and the forces behind it were unimaginable. If he let it slip, it was not just one or two of them.
“It was President Zhong’s mysterious male partner reported in the tabloid at the golden wedding anniversary banquet of President Zhang of Gao Bi Gao. That person is Yan Chu.
Think about it, when did you see Zhong Li with a man? And this time, Zhong Li is the biggest investor. It’s not easy for her to want the third male lead position.”
Qu Jianglin gritted his teeth with these words. The audiences all over the country already recognized his acting skills. What kind of thing was Yan Chu, grabbing the role from him?
“Don’t worry. I’ll find a way to deal with this.”
His manager gritted his teeth. Like Qu Jianglin, he was very optimistic about Director He’s film, especially the Third Master Chen role. His tragic ending could positively attract some fans.
Juxing and Tianqi were different camps. As long as it did not involve President Zhong, she might not stand out for her little wolfdog30little wolfdogyoung men who were brought up by wealthy and older women. When the time came, as long as there was something wrong with the other party’s image, He An attached great importance to this movie. For movies, the other party should know what to do.
