Chapter 231 Hidden Rules

Zhou Xun was the first to arrive. With the popularity of Red Sorghum, the audience couldn't help but compare her with Gong Li.

On the contrary, Zhu Yawen was not affected much.

Many viewers felt that her acting skills were not as good as Gong Li's, and she felt resentful.

Someone else made a fuss about her height.

Zhou Xun found her boss Li Chen and was upset, and Li Chen told her to stay calm.

Zhou Xun didn't know what Li Chen had up his sleeve.

But after a few days, the author of the original work spoke out first.

It is said that his grandmother is Zhou Xun's petite figure, not even as tall as Zhou Xun.

Soon after, as the series progressed, more and more netizens and fans left messages to support her acting skills.

The Douban ratings are also getting higher and higher.

While the others were not there yet, Zhou Xun asked about the doubts in his mind.

"You and Director Li worked together, right?" Zhou Xun stared at Yang Siwei with his bright eyes wide open.

Yang Siwei was stunned: "What are you trying to do?"

Zhou Xun smiled lightly: "There's no outsider here, why are you beating around the bush with me?"

Yang Siwei said with a smile: "Why should I beat around the bush with you? I didn't get involved in this matter at all."

"Don't you know your acting skills? Do you still need me to do something?"

Zhou Xun saw that Yang Siwei didn't seem to be faking it: "It's really not you?"

Yang Siwei said unhappily, "I also thought about taking action, but the boss didn't let me."

"The boss said: When it comes to acting, the Internet trolls will only fail miserably. The audience will judge for themselves who is better between Zhou Xun and Gong Li."

Zhou Xun angrily said, "After all this time, Director Li's answer to "be patient" is just one word: 'wait'?"

Yang Siwei ignored Zhou Xun's complaints.

Deng Chao was the second one to arrive. What he was thinking about today was "Ghost Blows Out the Light", so he even read the original novel carefully.

In the first film, Ghost City, the hero Hu Bayi was only about 30 years old after he recovered.

There are only him and Zhu Yawen in the company, and he has an advantage in terms of age and seniority.

As for the heroine, the original book did not explicitly state it, only saying that she was a young woman.

But he is definitely younger than Hu Bayi, probably in his early twenties.

Sun Li also had the idea, but Deng Chao was not sure.

Fans of the actress fought fiercely in bulletin boards and forums for the role of Shirley Yang, canvassing for votes on their own.

However, Sun Li is not among the most popular people at the moment.

But they are Liu Yifei, Fan Qiaoqiao, Li Qiaoqiao, and Gao Yuanyuan.

Among the four, Liu Yifei is the best.

Liu Yifei and Shirley Yang both have experience living in the United States and have outstanding looks.

Fan Qiaoqiao's sudden visit seemed to be because he knew in advance that Li Chen was in the company.

"Miss Fan, I'm sorry, Director Li is very busy today and has no time to see guests."

Li Chen's assistant entered the reception room and smiled at Fan Qiaoqiao in a routine tone.

Fan Qiaoqiao has made up his mind today and he will not give up until he meets Li Chen.

Fan Qiaoqiao crossed his legs and drank coffee leisurely.

"I haven't had coffee in your company for a long time. It's okay. I can wait."

The assistant felt disgusted. He didn't expect that such a big star as Fan Qiaoqiao was so thick-skinned.

The assistant was helpless and thought, since you are willing to wait, then just wait.

Recently, more and more agents and celebrities have come to the company.

They knew exactly what it was for.

During the lunch break, Li Chen left the office.

The assistant stood up quickly and said, "Director Li, Fan Qiaoqiao is still in the reception room."

Li Chen glanced at his watch: "Haven't you left yet?"

The assistant nodded. "If she's willing to wait, then she can continue to wait."

Li Chen didn't care. He just left after saying a few words.

Unexpectedly, when I walked to the front desk, Fan Qiaoqiao was chatting happily with the two receptionists as if they were waiting for someone to come.

When he saw Li Chen, his eyes lit up and he immediately stepped forward with a smile: "You are finally done with your work, Brother Chen, would you please do me the honor of having lunch with me at noon?"

Li Chen chuckled: "Are you waiting for me at the front desk?"

Fan Qiaoqiao smiled coquettishly: "If I don't do this, how can I meet a busy man like you?"

Since he was stopped by Fan Qiaoqiao, Li Chen decided not to go out.

To prevent the gossip reporters lurking around Jinxiu Mingzuan from spreading rumors.

"Forget about the meal. I have an appointment at noon. Just tell me what's going on."

Fan Qiaoqiao glanced at the two beautiful receptionists standing by and said, "Here?"

Li Chen pointed to the reception room in front and walked in first.

After entering the reception room, Fan Qiaoqiao saw that there were no outsiders around, so she said in a tender voice, "Brother Chen, is it necessary to be so distant?"

Li Chen sat down and said with a smile: "Did you misunderstand, Xiao Fan? I treat everyone the same."

Fan Qiaoqiao was sitting next to Li Chen and was confused by Li Chen's words.

Could it be that she had misunderstood before? She had always thought that Li Chen was interested in her.

The fact that Venice did not dare to open its doors that night is proof of this.

But later, whether it was Li Chen's frankness at the premiere of "So Young" or his indifference and alienation at this moment, she became insecure again.

Has he never been attracted to me?
The assistant served tea to the two of them and then quietly left.

Li Chen's action of gently and slowly moving the teacup made Fan Qiaoqiao more and more anxious.

She came here today for two purposes, but to be honest, there was only one purpose.

I just hope to get Li Chen's support.

Even if he doesn't invest in his own studio, he hopes he can show up at his signing ceremony with Bona Yinglong.

Chenglong had already told her that he had mentioned this matter to Li Chen, but Li Chen did not give a definite answer.

Besides that, she also wanted to get the role of Shirley Young this time.

Even if I can’t get Shirley Young, I hope to at least get a role.

This at least shows the outside world that Rongchen Pictures did not join forces with Huayi and Chengtian to ban her.

Li Chen put down his teacup and smiled, "What do you want from me today? You can just give me a call, why do you have to come here in person?"

"I missed you. I haven't seen you for a year. I had to come here in advance to wish you a happy new year." Fan Qiaoqiao smoothed the short hair beside his ears with both hands and smiled playfully.

Li Chen laughed and said, "Okay, since you are here to wish me a happy new year, let's not talk about anything else."

Fan Qiaoqiao blushed and said aggrievedly, "Brother Chen came up and gave me a shot of defense. Do you hate me so much?"

Li Chen felt amused. Xiao Fan's words were full of ambushes. He was about to say that he didn't hate her.

She would definitely take advantage of the situation and say: If I don’t hate it, it means I like it.

Li Chen looked at his watch and picked up the tea.

Fan Qiaoqiao was suddenly embarrassed, as both of these actions were meant to send the guest away.

Fan Qiaoqiao felt extremely disappointed, but now he was ready to go, saying bluntly, "Brother Chen, I know you are busy, so I just want to ask you one question."

"Can you take me on your company's project this year? I'm not greedy, two is enough, and you can decide on the remuneration."

Fan Qiaoqiao paused, a hint of determination flashing across his brows.

"As long as you agree, you can set any conditions. I will never frown at my offer."

After saying this, Fan Qiaoqiao's heartbeat quickened.

She believed that Li Chen would definitely understand.

There are unspoken rules everywhere.

The little star was seduced by the little director.

The big star was seduced by the big director.

If a domestic first-tier celebrity like her wants to advance in capital, she must also be prepared to be exploited by capital.

(End of this chapter)