The sweetest in the entertainment industry

Chapter 340 Invitation

Gu Lanxi thought it was just a chance encounter, but on Wednesday afternoon, she received an invitation from Ni Bingyan to have coffee.

Ni Bingyan is known in the entertainment industry for her fickle nature; even pregnancy and childbirth did not hinder her career.

Unable to act due to physical limitations, she pursued higher education, painting, calligraphy, and even won awards in fishing competitions. In addition, she was skilled in woodworking, playing the guzheng, classical dance, and excelled at learning foreign languages. Even during her late pregnancy when exercise was difficult, she persisted in translating foreign works at home.

When Gu Lanxi was in school, her classmates were obsessed with her. Even though Gu Lanxi focused on her studies and didn't follow celebrities, she still heard a lot about her.

Unfortunately, after she got married and had children, she focused her life on her children and took a break from acting for several years. When her children were a little older, she started directing again.

After directing two films, I felt tired of it, so I rewarded myself by making a Republican-era spy film.

Women, often described as living beauties, possess a captivating charm in their thirties that far surpasses that of young women in their twenties.

That movie was incredibly popular, winning countless awards. When Gu Lanxi first debuted, she attended events with the cast of "Throwing Stones to Test the Waters," and every time she met Ni Bingyan, she couldn't help but watch her again and again.

As a senior, Ni Bingyan's achievements were Gu Lanxi's goal.

Fortunately, she is more than ten years younger than Ni Bingyan, so there is plenty of time and no rush.

Gu Lanxi is also beautiful, but the two are completely different styles.

I was quite surprised to receive the invitation.

The two have no personal relationship whatsoever, so why would he need her?
Gu Lanxi asked Ni Bingyan on WeChat, but Ni Bingyan didn't say anything, only that they would talk about it when they met.

It wouldn't be good to refuse an invitation from a senior, and since she didn't have anything important to do that afternoon, she told Lu Weidong and went to the appointment with her bag.

The two met at a very quiet coffee shop. When Gu Lanxi arrived, Ni Bingyan was already there.

She was dressed warmly and sat by the window, the gentle winter sunlight streaming through the window and falling on the letter in front of her.

She was writing a letter while waiting for someone.

And crouching at her feet was a large golden retriever with particularly beautiful fur.

It must be her dog, Wangcai.

As soon as Gu Lanxi entered the room, she felt a sense of oppression from Juan Wang.

Given her lazy nature of sleeping at least nine hours a day, the two of them would clash even when standing together.

Upon seeing her arrive, Ni Bingyan capped the pen, patted Wangcai's head to make it behave, and then stood up to greet Gu Lanxi.

Gu Lanxi sat down, ordered a coffee, and noticed that most of the customers around her had pets. Knowing that this was a pet-friendly restaurant, she nodded to Wangcai while greeting Ni Bingyan.

"Hello, Wangcai!"

Wangcai nodded reservedly, a faint smile even appearing at the corners of his mouth.

"It has been with me for more than ten years. It is quite old now, and I like to take it with me wherever I go."

Ni Bingyan explained, and Gu Lanxi nodded in understanding.

Although she had devoted all her love to Lu Nanting and had no extra love for the pets, she understood the feelings of pet owners.

After greeting her, Ni Bingyan opened her bag, took out a script, and handed it to her.

That was incredibly swift and decisive, without the slightest preamble.

"I heard you're not taking on any new roles right now. When I saw you the other day, I felt you were perfect for the lead role in my movie. I'm taking the liberty of inviting you to meet just to show you the script. If you're interested, we might as well work together."

Ni Bingyan had a very good impression of Gu Lanxi when she first met her. After going home and learning about Gu Lanxi's reputation from her family, her impression of her improved even more.

There are too many people in the entertainment industry with chaotic private lives; very few are as concerned about relationships and family as she is.

Birds of a feather flock together; women who have the confidence to pamper their husbands are usually quite capable.

She likes strong partnerships.

At least during the cooperation process, there won't be any unexpected problems.

Ni Bingyan smiled shyly: "I just revised the script for the last time these past two days. While revising it, all I could think about was your image. I think the character is very similar to you."

As expected of the "King of Curls" in the entertainment industry, he's also skilled at screenwriting.

I met her on Sunday, and on Wednesday I presented a script that I had slightly modified to suit her personal style.

Sincere, direct, and efficient—that's really Ni Bingyan.

Gu Lanxi was not averse to this kind of person.

To be honest, she actually enjoys dealing with this kind of person.

It saved a lot of trouble and made things easier for everyone.

"I wonder what kind of story it is?" she asked directly, without mincing words.

"Why don't you read the script first? If I speak directly, it will inevitably be influenced by my own subjective opinions, which may affect your judgment. After you have read the script and have a certain understanding of the story, I will share my thoughts, and I believe you will have a deeper understanding of the story."

Seeing that she wasn't being overly polite, Gu Lanxi took the script and immediately started reading it.

I skimmed through the pages, flipping through them in a blur.

In less than half an hour, she turned to the last page, closed her eyes, and after a moment of reflection, the story took shape in her mind.

Based on several real-life figures, this film portrays Ji Wangshu, an aerospace scientist, and tells the story of China's aerospace industry from scratch to becoming one of the world's leading aerospace powers from a female perspective.

"Similar themes have been very popular in recent years."

After careful consideration, Gu Lanxi gave a very cautious yet insightful evaluation.

It was easy to pass the review, the market accepted it, and it perfectly met the psychological needs of the new generation.

This film depicts China's historical process from poverty and weakness to gradual strength, as well as the spirit of the times in which a generation of aerospace scientists strived for the rise of the country and the nation.

A nation with strength, people with faith, youth with dreams, and a people with hope.

Just reading the script made Gu Lanxi feel excited!

"When I saw you that day, my first impression was that this role was really tailor-made for you."

Previously, whenever Ni Bingyan saw Gu Lanxi, it was usually at an event or on the red carpet. Gu Lanxi was always dressed very beautifully and in a modern style. Last Sunday, however, was the first time Ni Bingyan had seen her without makeup in her daily life.

To be honest, that thought started at that moment.

"When you're without makeup, the high level of intelligence you exude is exactly what I envisioned for the female scientist Ji Wangshu. This film requires you to be completely without makeup; most actors can't withstand the camera's scrutiny."

Ni Bingyan was very excited.

She was never a deep-thinking person to begin with, and after marrying Sang Yuan and being pampered, she became even more accustomed to a simple and straightforward lifestyle.

Seeing that she made no attempt to hide her emotions, Gu Lanxi sighed helplessly:

"Sister Bing, haven't you ever considered that this movie will span from when Ji Wangshu starts working until she retires? Do you think my acting skills are up to par?"

To be honest, Gu Lanxi had never taken on such a role before, and she was quite nervous.

However, it would be difficult to find a veteran actor to replace her in the role of the elderly Ji Wangshu.

It's not that she looks down on the entertainment industry; her charisma is truly unique in the industry.

In the eyes of traditional intellectuals, not becoming a scientist and instead becoming an actor is simply self-degradation.

It's only because she's an only child and makes all the decisions that she can be so willful in crossing over into such a big field.

Moreover, it's not easy to find veteran actors who look like her.

"There's only one scene with the elderly character, and the time span isn't long. With makeup, costumes, and acting skills, it'll be no problem at all. If you're not confident, we can spend two months in advance specifically studying her scene. Once you've thoroughly grasped it, we'll start filming."

These are really good terms.

"I'll go back and think about it, and give you an answer in three days. I don't know if that's okay?"

"This concerns future development, so I need to discuss it with the team. It's only three days, I can wait."

Ni Bingyan checked the time: "Once filming resumes, I'll be stationed on set again, so I need to spend more time with my child now. It's almost time to pick him up from school."

"Ah good."

By the time she came to her senses, Ni Bingyan had already waved and led Wangcai to the door.

Those who mistreat their wives will never accumulate wealth, while those who pamper their wives will prosper.

On the contrary, women who dote on their husbands are usually quite capable.

People with harmonious marital relationships generally have clean private lives.

Bingbao's viewpoint remains simple and blunt.

I'm really looking forward to them working together.

I am also looking forward to a movie that showcases the grandeur of a great nation.

A nation with strength, people with faith, youth with dreams, and a people with hope.

Xi Bao is a righteous and upright actor with a grand vision, backed by the government, and a new generation of youth.

I'm a fan of her~