Chapter 131: Xiao Qiao, the father of a little girl

Li Chen promised at the Shanghai Theatre Academy that he would definitely sign a student from the school in the future, which made the students cheer.

But for the casting of "So Young" that the students of Shanghai Theatre Academy have been longing for.

Li Chen asked them to just pay attention to Rongchen Pictures' official website in the next two days.

After saying that, Li Chen deliberately glanced at Jiang Shuying in the crowd.

Jiang Shuying, who was sitting not far from the stage huddled together with her roommate, smiled brightly and did not notice.

Li Chen thought that the role of the school belle might really have to be played by Jiang Shuying.

Li Chen has only seen two and a half girls in their early twenties who can be called school beauties.

Of course, Miss Liu is excluded, as she can already be elected president of the Appearance Association.

One of them is Jiang Shuying in front of him.

The other one was Jingtian, the round-faced girl who was with Lu Zheng that day.

Both have bright and elegant temperaments.

Compared with the same age group, the advantage is huge.

Although Liu Shishi from Beijing Dance Academy has already made her debut.

But the drama "Moon Shadow and Windy Lotus" in which she starred really didn't give her the temperament of the great Tang Dynasty poet of later generations.

The other half is Qiuya, who I met during a roadshow at the Central Academy of Drama some time ago.

That’s the school beauty in “Charlotte’s Troubles”.

Although I am only a sophomore now, I have completely let go at the Central Academy of Drama.

We also turn a blind eye to freshmen and sophomores taking on acting jobs.

I heard that Qiuya’s classmate Tong Liya was also spotted by Er Dongsheng.

She is about to star in the TV series "Love in a Fallen City", but Tong Liya is thinner and darker than Qiu Ya at this time.

It doesn’t match the school beauty temperament that Li Chen wants.

After leaving the Shanghai Theatre Academy campus and getting on the bus, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Teng smiled like a sunflower: "Director Li, Yifei is so popular that we have been quarantined by fans."

"People who don't know probably think we are fans too."

That’s right, Liu Yifei’s fans completely treated Shen Teng and others as passers-by.

"Who said it wasn't true? It's just that your popularity is slightly lower than Li Chen's." Xue Xiaolu joked.

Several people in the car couldn't help but smile. Liu Yifei blushed slightly and looked at Li Chen with a smile.

In fact, there is no such thing as being slightly inferior, the gap is huge.

Li Chen didn't care at all. He glanced at the smiling Miss Liu and smiled.

"Sister Lu, you don't have to give me face. I know myself well and I won't compare myself with her."

"She is now one of the four new generation actresses in the eyes of the majority of netizens. There is no comparison!"

Some time ago, the four most popular actresses were voted for by netizens.

Unexpectedly, the three elderly people Xu Jinglei, Zhao Wei and Zhang Ziyi were excluded.

Only one weekly newsletter was retained.

The three people who replaced them are the heartthrob, Huang Shengyi, and Liu Yifei.

Not to mention being a heartthrob, Li Chen felt that he deserved the title.

But Huang Shengyi was able to win the election. Li Chen had nothing to say except to sigh at Zhou Xingxing's powerful ability to create stars.

A mute girl, relying only on a few tears.

She created a pure and invincible screen image, which deeply captured the hearts of a large number of netizens.

But they will soon find out if she is truly pure.

I heard that the new Star Girl has fainted several times under Zhou Xingxing's harsh devil training plan.

They also have to run 10,000 meters every day, learn various body postures, and strictly control every aspect of their diet.

Zhou Xingxing has issued a strict order.

Except for the proud 35D chest, the rest of the body must be slimmed down!
As for Miss Liu, although her roles in several costume dramas have been repeatedly criticized for being pale, it does not affect college netizens' love for her.

Her two red carpet appearances were even more stunning.

In addition, Yang Siwei's all-round and multi-channel efforts have created the image of Bai Yueguang, which has spread on the Internet like a virus.

There are a thousand Hamlets in the hearts of a thousand people.

There is only one white moonlight in the hearts of a generation.

Is it Wang Yuyan who is the celestial being in human form?
Is it the pure and sweet Zhao Linger?
Is it the Little Dragon Girl in fluttering white clothes?
Or the one we chased together in those years: Shen Jiayi!

Through Yang Siwei's operation, these discussion posts quickly fermented in major forums and BBSs.

Liu Yifei's popularity is almost going through the roof.

The number of fans of the blog is increasing rapidly.

Even blogging stars like Xu Jinglei, Li Qiaoqiao and others can’t catch up with her.

These two update their blogs more frequently than they eat.

Li Qiaoqiao, in particular, has moved a large number of netizens with his spirit of blogging day and night.

Capital
Today, Lu Zheng made an appointment with Xu Zheng, the new director of the 200 Million Club, to meet at the Chang'an Club.

Xu Zheng had some guesses about Mr. Lu's purpose, but he wasn't quite sure.

He had the opportunity to visit the Chang'an Club once before, thanks to Director Li.

The founder of this club is the only female billionaire who has eaten Tang Monk’s flesh.

Another member representative is the famous Hong Kong Island's Li Chaoren.

There is also the grandfather of Zhang Ziyi’s boyfriend, a wealthy young man from Hong Kong.

With his current wealth, he cannot join the club even if he spends all his money.

Xu Zheng made a phone call and someone came down to pick him up.

The last time Director Li brought him to the 'Sanyuan' private room.

This time, Lu Zheng was waiting for him in the Yipin private room.

First grade, first grade, Xu Zheng muttered to himself.

There can’t really be a top official behind this Mr. Lu, right?

"Director Xu, you're here. Please take a seat."

Lu Zheng stood up. Jing Tian beside him smiled sweetly and called out "Director Xu".

"Tiantian."

"Mr. Lu made such a big scene today. To be honest, I'm feeling nervous," Xu Zheng said with a smile.

"Hahaha, what's the big deal? Does Director Xu have any dietary restrictions?"

Xu Zheng said no, and Lu Zheng told the waiter to follow the old rules.

Xu Zheng said with a smile: "Boss Lu, if you have something to say, just tell me directly. Why bother with all this?"

"Director Xu is really quick to speak. How about you take a look at this script first?"

Lu Zheng took a file bag from Jing Tian.

Xu Zheng took it and understood what was going on. He thought they were here for Director Li's dramas.

It turned out that they had already made preparations to produce and sell their own products, and they had taken a fancy to him.

That’s nothing, as long as the script is good, he can take it.

But after reading the script, Xu Zheng really couldn't bear to disappoint Boss Lu who looked so confident.

What the hell is this, Anaconda!
When Xu Zheng took a quick look, he thought it was a python disaster.

Jingtian looked at Director Xu anxiously.

Xu Zheng finished reading it in no time, thinking to himself that it was so easy to cheat these outsiders out of their money.

This is a crappy script. The comic books sold at street stalls are better than this.

I don’t know how much money this unscrupulous Mr. Lu paid.

Apart from the fact that it has the word "python" in Anaconda, it is a complete piece of crap.

Xu Zheng closed the script and put it on the table.

After considering the wording, he said, "Mr. Lu, please forgive me for being blunt, but the script is a bit thin. It can be seen that it was specially designed for Tiantian."

Lu Zheng felt a little unhappy, but his expression did not change.

Still smiling, he said, "Haha, compared to Director Li, it's definitely not as good."

"But I think it's okay. If I want to ask Director Xu to direct it, what do you think?"

Xu Zheng smiled without even thinking: "I appreciate Mr. Lu's kindness, but I want to take a rest recently."

Xu Zheng declined. He had finally made it into the 200 million club and didn't want to be a flash in the pan.

How dare this "Anaconda" be compared with Director Li's script.

The script fee that Director Li earned from buying scripts like "Anaconda" could probably fill up all ten private rooms in the Chang'an Club.

It would be fine if the script was weak, but Tiantian was the female lead. He couldn't imagine how bad the film would turn out.

Lu Zheng was still confident: "Director Xu, don't rush to reject me. Listen to my conditions before making a decision."

"Except for the female lead Tiantian, I will not interfere with the other actors. Director Xu will make the decision."

"As for Director Xu's director's fee, I'll pay this amount."

Lu Zheng stretched out a hand.

"If Director Xu is not satisfied, we can discuss it again!"

Xu Zheng laughed secretly in his heart. Five million was indeed not a low amount, but he was underestimating himself too much.

This is the amount of income that Forbes calculated for Zhang Yimou last year.

Although many people felt sorry for Zhang Yimou, the bulk of the profits went to his partner Zhang Weiping.

Zhang Weiping ate the meat and Zhang Yimou drank the soup.

Only Zhang Yimou could tolerate this! Any other director of the same caliber would have quit and started to curse.

Director Li's script fee has risen to more than 20 million.

Director Zhang is still taking workers' money and doing the most expensive job.

Although they are both top domestic directors, their treatment is very different.

"It's not about money, Mr. Lu."

I have explained it so clearly, but the other party still doesn't understand.

Any big director with some aspirations would not shoot this kind of script, as it would only damage his reputation.

Jingtian felt a little disappointed, and his face instantly fell.

Lu Zheng saw that Xu Zheng really didn't want to accept the offer, so he laughed and said, "In that case, I won't force you. We can work together again in the future when Director Xu wants to work."

"Okay, no problem." Xu Zheng agreed readily.

If there is a lack of investment in the future, you can indeed consider Mr. Lu.

There is no filmmaker who doesn't like such investors, they are the same as coal bosses.

I don't care about anything else except the heroine. Come to me if you need money, and don't bother me with other shit.

After a while, the waiter started serving the dishes.

This table cost at least several years' salary of an ordinary worker in Beijing.

But those who can enter the Changan Club have a minimum net worth of 50 million, and they don’t care about these things.

"By the way, Director Xu, you are familiar with Director Li. Do you think Tiantian is a good match for the heroine of his film So Young?"

Lu Zheng mentioned it seemingly unintentionally, and Jing Tian's eyes lit up again.

This was arranged in advance by his uncle Lu.

If Director Xu doesn't want to direct "Anaconda", I won't force him.

It would be even better if Director Xu could help her get the leading role in "So Young".

It doesn't matter if this "Anaconda" movie is not filmed.

Xu Zheng glanced at Mr. Lu sitting opposite him and thought that the other party had double insurance.

Unfortunately, double insurance is not insurance.

"Mr. Lu, I can't interfere with Director Li's casting. Maybe it would be okay if I recommend Tiantian to audition."

"But I don't have the power to influence Director Li's decision."

Lu Zheng had a good idea: "Director Xu, we are already acquaintances. Let's think of a way. Can't we just show some appreciation?"

Seeing that Mr. Lu looked like he had no shortage of money, Xu Zheng smiled and said, "Mr. Lu, since we are acquaintances, I will tell you straight away. Director Li is not short of money."

"You must have heard about their company's profits last year, so I don't need to explain it."

"I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. The last time I came to this club, it was because of Director Li's help."

"Haha, fine then. I'll leave Tiantian's audition to Director Xu." Lu Zheng raised his glass and said with a smile.

"I try my best."

At the same time, Li An and his assistant also met with Liu's mother and Liu Yifei's agent.

It turned out to be just as Li Chen expected.

When Liu's mother heard that there would be nude shots and some revealing passionate scenes, she wanted to perform them herself.

His expression changed immediately and he shook his head like a rattle.

What a joke! Both the Liu and An families are well-known figures.

How can they face people if their daughter is going to make a Category III film?

Liu's mother really suspected that Li An's head was hit by the door.

"You don't have to say anymore, Director Li, just find someone else." Liu's mother stood up angrily and was about to leave.

"Ms. Liu, wait a minute, let me explain."

"Don't worry, there's nothing to say."

The agent smiled bitterly and could only clean up Liu's mother's mess: "I'm sorry, Director Li, Yifei's mother has such a bad temper. Please bear with her."

Li An waved his hand and smiled warmly, "It's okay. I'll talk to Ms. Liu another day."

The agent was stunned. Still talking?

Li An's personality is relatively introverted. In other words, he has a devil in his heart and brings disaster to the world.

Just like that movie he made called The Hulk.

Beneath the calm appearance lies an unknown destructive power.

Unfortunately, he was destined to suffer a bloody nose this time because he met Liu Xiaoli, who became stronger when facing a stronger opponent.

Back then, he threatened to commit suicide in order to fight for the custody of his daughter, which shows how hot-tempered he is.

The weak Li An wanted to overcome the strong with the soft, but Liu Xiaoli was immune to water and fire, swords and guns.

He visited Liu Xiaoli three times but failed to impress her at all. Of course, this is a story for later.

After Liu's mother left, she called Li Chen.

Tell Li Chen her decision.

Li Chen had foreseen this outcome.

But Li Chen didn't expect that Li Min would be so persistent and call him as well.

After a few pleasantries, he said that he and Zhang Yimou and others sat together, but Li Chen was not in Beijing.

He didn't mention anything about Liu Yifei, but only said that he would go to Taiwan in a few days to promote "Those Years" and would bring Liu Yifei out for a chat then.

Li Chen did not refuse and hung up the phone, sneering in his heart.

It would be fine if they just wanted to sit there, but if he was really interested in talking to him about "Lust, Caution", then there would be no point in talking.

He doesn't think that as a filmmaker, he can understand the principle of artistic manifestation.

If he thought so, he was totally wrong.

Li Chen was right in his guess. Li An did have a lucky mentality.

Unfortunately, Li Chen’s education was different from his. At heart, Li Chen was a very traditional Chinese.

He would not allow Miss Liu to film kissing scenes, let alone passionate scenes that would expose her private parts.

In the middle of the month, Li Chen and his team set off for Taiwan to promote the event.

Zhang Yimou also received the appointment letter as the chief director of the Olympics yesterday, and the national master has officially taken up the job with a certificate.

Li Chen also called Zhang Yimou to congratulate him.

On the day he arrived in Taiwan, Li An called him and asked him to meet, and specifically asked him to bring Miss Liu with him.

He also joked on the phone that an old friend of his happened to be in Taiwan and they could chat together.

Li Chen couldn't guess who it was, and he didn't expect that the meeting place was a private club.

The old friend that Li An was referring to turned out to be Wu Yusen.

And both of them had a female companion.

The girl next to Wu Yusen is a famous Taiwanese model with a baby voice.

Uh, that’s not right, she can’t be called a young model now.

If you are over 30 and still call someone a young model, that's an insult.

Li Chen suddenly reacted and realized that Wu Yusen was probably coming to Taiwan to find Xiao Qiao.

The person in front of him is the Xiao Qiao he has decided on.

Li An brought his wife with him.

When the four people in the room saw Li Chen and his companion come in, they stood up and greeted them with smiles.

Liu Yifei took off her mask.

She greeted Li An, Wu Yusen and her two female companions with a sweet smile.

"Director Li, I'm Lin Zhiling, Director Li, just call me Zhiling."

"Ms. Lin." Li Chen thought secretly, this voice can really stimulate a man's hormones.

(End of this chapter)