Huayu Chunqiu, starting from being adopted by a fairy mother

Chapter 405 Little White Eats Two
"What? You've invited me to be a guest performer at your concert?"

On the eighth day of the first lunar month, Cheng Long arrived as promised.

Liu Jing invited him to have tea in his office, where his opinions on the script for "The Myth 2" were on the table.

Little did they know that Jackie Chan wasn't after "The Myth 2" at all; Liu Jingbai was prepared.

“We’re brothers. Big brother is holding a concert at the Bird’s Nest on May 1st. You wouldn’t not support him, would you?” Jackie Chan said with a smile.

"Brother, are you mistaken? You should know very well how awful my singing is," Liu Jing said self-deprecatingly.

He had completely given up hope of having any talent for singing.

Let alone holding it at the Bird's Nest, he wouldn't even perform at the Spring Festival Gala. The more grand the event Cheng Long organizes, the more he feels he'll lose face.

But deep down, there was a faint sense of anticipation.

I've never been a guest performer at a concert.

After so many years in the industry, isn't it a bit of a regret that you haven't stood on a concert stage?
"It's alright, the theme of this concert is Jackie Chan and his friends. You're my friend, come and join the fun." Jackie Chan extended a warm invitation, "Your singing isn't that great, but you're incredibly popular."

"Let's forget about it." Liu Jing hesitated for a moment, then shook his head in refusal.

“Brother, I also invited Sisi. Sisi said that if you go, she will go too. If you don’t go, she won’t go either.” Cheng Long smiled wryly.

"She just wants to see me make a fool of myself," Liu Jing said dismissively.

"You sing quite well; you can turn every old song into a new one," Cheng Long praised.

"Heh..." Bai Bing couldn't help but laugh. Of course. Others sing off-key, but my boss sets the key himself, and it's a completely different song.

Liu Jing glared at his assistant, but he didn't have time to argue with her. Fat Bing called.

"Hey! Bingbing, I'm at the company..."

This is my woman's phone number; who knows what she might say to stop me from calling? Ever since Fatty Bing's favorability rating surpassed 90 points, I've become increasingly uninhibited when talking to him. His personality has changed from being unchanging to being ever-changing.

It's not that people have changed, but that their hearts have changed.

He walked further and further away while answering the phone, not wanting anyone else to hear.

Pang Bing arrived in Yandu yesterday and went to see Liu Jing immediately. A few days ago, Liu Jing declined to start filming, without giving a clear reason, and Pang Bing didn't even have a good New Year.

Sina and Qin's Moon haven't reached an agreement yet, so a script revision plan can't be finalized. However, the project hasn't stalled; casting is proceeding as planned, and materials and props are still being developed.

Lao Cai was also in Yandu. Liu Jing invited Lao Cai, Liu Shishi, and Pang Bing to discuss the role in "My Love from the Star".

Bai Bing and her team were taking photos on the side; this was her plan.

"Another Bingbing, huh? You're really something." Cheng Long grinned mischievously. There was a Bingbing in front of him, and another Bingbing on the other end of the phone. It was his brother playing tricks on him.

"Big brother, I can convince the boss to participate in the concert. Could you give me the casting for 'The Karate Kid'?" Bai Bing blushed slightly, pretending not to hear.

Our boss is incredibly capable; he can summon three Bingbings in one go, but they just don't want to.

Last night, when we ordered two pieces of ice together, Fatty Ice suggested ordering another piece, as she really wanted to see it.

The boss flatly refused, telling her to be the executioner and carry out the torture on Fat Bing.

"I'm afraid not. When the Colombian representatives came to China for an inspection, they mentioned to Chairman Han that Will Smith is the highest-paid actor in Hollywood. Chairman Han really likes this actor and hopes to co-produce a movie. The Colombian representatives called Will on the spot, and that's how 'The Karate Kid' came about. Will Smith not only served as the film's producer but also personally promoted the development of the entire project. Smith really likes 'Dragon Boys' and adapted a new script based on the story. The male lead, Derry Parker, is a twelve-year-old boy who moves from Detroit to Yandu. The script is based on Smith's son, Jaden Smith, including his age, personality, and martial arts background. So Jaden is the male lead, and no one can change that; there's no need for an audition." Cheng Long shook his head.

Last October, Smith extended an invitation to him. He looked at the proposal and declined outright.

He didn't want to repeat the image of a "kung fu master," and the script lacked originality. He was tired of playing the role, and the audience was tired of seeing it.

In the script, "Mr. Miyagi" teaches Japanese karate, but Jackie Chan didn't want to play such a kung fu master. When filming in China, with a Chinese background, the characters should be teaching Chinese kung fu.

However, director Harold Zwart really wanted Jackie Chan to play the male lead's master, and there was no one more suitable than Jackie Chan.

Based on Jackie Chan's suggestions, they made crucial changes to the script and the characters.

The protagonist's master is named Mr. Han, who is not only a mysterious kung fu master but also a repairman with a traumatic past. Mr. Han hides his martial arts skills because of a past tragedy.

Mr. Han naturally knows Chinese Kung Fu, which is used for defense and self-cultivation, not for attack. This is Mr. Han's philosophy.

Because of these changes, Jackie Chan officially accepted the production team's invitation at the end of last year.

"Big brother, I'm not talking about the male lead, but the female lead, Meiying. I heard the production team is planning a public audition, and the selection criteria are three things: similar age to the male lead, Jia Deng, fluent English, and violin talent. Our Yanhui wants to take on this audition and help you choose the most suitable female lead." Bai Bing knew her own limitations; how could she dare to hope to interfere with the selection of the male lead?

"You want to sign young actors?" Cheng Long guessed.

"No." Bai Bing shook her head. If she wanted to sign a child star, her cousin Shu Chang would be the best choice.

The boss took care of the kids for a few days, and this girl was in the next room, quietly watching... a horror movie.

Besides, Bai Bing isn't stupid; among the actors selected through open auditions, Cheng Long would definitely be the first to choose.

"Brother, I won't hide it from you. I want to take this opportunity to expand Yan Hui's influence. A Hollywood blockbuster has commissioned us to cast actors. Once word gets out, Yan Hui's influence will definitely reach new heights." Bai Bing continued to explain, seeing Cheng Long's puzzled expression.

Yan Huai, backed by the Spring and Autumn Period, had a good start in terms of influence, but Bai Bing wanted to make it even better.

She has ambitions to build the strongest talent agency and public relations company in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Bai Bing could tell that the boss was interested in the concert, but hadn't agreed because he thought her singing wasn't good.

She made her demands at this point, partly to give her boss a way out, and partly to get some benefits from Cheng Long.

"Okay! I'll talk to the production team about it, but I can't guarantee it will work out."

“If Big Brother says so, then it’s definitely going to work out.” Bai Bing gave him a small compliment, and Cheng Long laughed heartily, feeling very proud.

"Bai Bing, 'The Myth' is in post-production. You have a good voice, why don't you do your own voice acting?" Cheng Long asked, puzzled.

“My voice is just average. My boss often says I can’t sing well. Besides, I’m not a professional actress, and my acting skills are really just so-so. It’s better to leave it to a professional.” Bai Bing blushed slightly. There was only one situation in which her boss would praise her voice.

"I watched the filming, and your lines were pretty good too." Cheng Long was disappointed. How could Liu Jing have snatched her away from someone so beautiful? It's such a waste that Liu Jing made her his manager.

"I think I'll pass," Bai Bing shook her head.
I'm too busy to do voice acting. I'd rather sign a few contracts than waste my free time.

"Are you interested in my concert this time?" Jackie Chan didn't force him; it's normal that he doesn't even want to be an actor, let alone do voice acting.

"Can I?" Bai Bing was tempted. Compared to acting, she actually preferred singing.

"Of course! You're a famous and beautiful agent. It's my honor to invite you to participate." Cheng Long was very happy.

He's quite concerned about his image; the more friends he has, the more face he values. He invited many people to this concert, showing great dedication.

"Okay! If we embarrass ourselves, please don't blame me, big brother." Bai Bing immediately agreed.

"Haha, thank you very much." Cheng Long laughed.

"What are you laughing at, brother? You seem so happy." Liu Jing hung up the phone and went inside, where he heard Cheng Long laughing heartily.

"Your assistant just agreed to my request for you to come up with a promotional plan for 'The Myth'," Cheng Long said with a smile.

"Brother, you're joking. Jackie Chan is the producer, and it's an adaptation of 'The Myth.' This is the best publicity strategy," the assistant quickly explained, worried that the boss might misunderstand.

"Your words are worth ten million," Cheng Long praised, downing his tea in one gulp. "I won't disturb your work, I have to go to China Film Group. If you have time tonight, let's have dinner together."

"You went to China Film Group on your first day at work? Be careful he doesn't kick you out," Liu Jing joked. "He invited me here to finalize the film 'The Karate Kid' and also 'The Founding of a Republic'," Cheng Long waved and left with a flourish.

"They're leaving already?" Liu Jing muttered. "Aren't they going to talk about the concert again? Liu Bei went to Zhuge Liang's thatched cottage three times to invite him, and you just mentioned it like that? No sincerity at all."

"Should I call him back?" Bai Bing's lips curled into a beautiful smile. What a hypocrite! I knew you wanted to attend the concert.

Liu Jing certainly wanted to participate. For more than a decade, he had always wanted to showcase his singing talent at a concert, but unfortunately, he had never been able to do so.

When he filmed "Letter to Dad" with Anita Mui, he first expressed his desire to be a guest at her concert. Anita Mui treated him like he was avoiding a plague, which hurt Liu Jing's feelings and left a lingering shadow on him.

Later, during the filming of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," Alec Su was going to hold a concert on the Great Wall. Liu Jingting was eager to attend, and Alec Su promised to invite him, but nothing came of it, and the matter was never mentioned again.

Liu Jing already knew that Jackie Chan was going to hold a concert at the Bird's Nest.

After the Wenchuan earthquake last year, Cheng Long proposed to hold a concert to express his condolences to frontline soldiers, artists, volunteers, and others.

Initially, the venue was set at a stadium in Yandu or Shanghai, but a leader suggested calling it the Bird's Nest.

In short, the concert venue has been decided.

After the Olympics, the Bird's Nest stadium was empty, and Jackie Chan's concert was put on the agenda.

To ensure the successful hosting of the event, the Bird's Nest needs to be renovated, including laying cables, installing lights, and testing the sound system, which involves a considerable amount of work.

As a member of the creative team for the Olympic Games opening ceremony, how could Liu Jing not know about this?

He also longs for it, but with his singing voice, he estimates it will be difficult to hold a solo concert in his lifetime.

Money can solve this problem, but that's just asking for trouble.

However, it's still fun to sneak into someone else's concert.

Liu Jing still held a sliver of hope, but as the guests were confirmed one by one, Cheng Long never contacted him, and he gradually gave up.

"Never mind." Liu Jing sighed regretfully, wishing he hadn't pretended to be reserved.

"Boss, I'll take care of the concert for you, so do me a favor." Bai Bing smiled and secretly cheered for herself; it felt so good to have two things going.

"What's the deal?"

"Aren't you struggling with the role of Lin Xiaoman in 'The Myth 2'? Give the role to Gulnazar."

"Nazha isn't Yan Hui's artist. You're Tang Yan and Tong Liya's agent, yet you're asking for roles for Nazha?" Liu Jing was surprised. Is this still the workaholic Bai Bing?
“Agents have their own jobs and their own friends. If it were for work reasons, I would definitely prefer you to give the role to Tong Liya or Tang Yan. But Jing Tian is my friend; she has helped me a lot, and I want to repay her. She asked me to do something for her during the Chinese New Year: help Nazha find some work. Today, seeing Jackie Chan reminded me of the drama 'The Myth 2.' So I'm asking you to do me a favor. This isn't work; it's a personal request.” Bai Bing spoke seriously, clearly separating work and personal matters, and taking it very seriously.

This is related to her studies in law. Although she did not work in her field, the knowledge she gained in university has always influenced her.

“Okay, I’ll help you with this. Jing Tian is the same; he hasn’t even figured things out for himself yet, and he’s already in a hurry to find work for Nazha.” Liu Jing agreed, helping Bai Bing while also solving one of his biggest problems.

Liu Jing had three candidates for the role of Lin Xiaoman: Tang Yan, Jing Tian, ​​and Tong Liya. Each was a favorite, with their own strengths, leaving Liu Jing in a difficult position.

When Bai Bing mentioned Gulnazar, Liu Jing suddenly felt that this girl seemed more suitable.

Lin Xiaoman is a vibrant and somewhat naive student, and Gulnazar is a perfect fit for the role.

"Jing Tian doesn't want to film recently. Filming for 'The Great Biography of Sun Tzu' is about to start, and after that, she wants to go back to school to study for a while." Bai Bing and Jing Tian are from the same hometown and spent the Spring Festival together.

"Did you get a shock?" Liu Jing asked curiously.

"Yeah! After filming 'My Youth, My Choice,' I was quite discouraged and felt that my acting skills were terrible."

"Oh, that's good news."

"Actually, helping Nazha get roles is part of my job. I'll be managing the artists from Jing Tian's company from now on. Nazha is really beautiful. Yesterday, the 'Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre' production team released stills of Xiao Zhao, which caused a sensation. Just one picture had a better publicity effect than your recent scandals." Bai Bing chuckled.

"You started your career as the second female lead in a Jackie Chan movie. You have high hopes for Nazha."

“Boss, I have an ambition. If Nazha is trained properly, she might become the next Liu Yifei. Fame should come early, and I want to personally cultivate another Liu Yifei. From the moment Nazha starts school, I want to be involved in every step and push her to the throne step by step.” Bai Bing’s eyes were burning with desire, and he made no attempt to hide his ambition.

Liu Jing was stunned for a moment before replying, "I hope you succeed."

"The boss doesn't think highly of her?" Bai Bing asked in surprise.

"No." Liu Jing shook his head. It wasn't that I didn't think highly of her, but rather that the old, lousy system didn't think highly of her.

One of the instructions remains vividly in Liu Jing's memory.

A beautiful face is one in a million, but she looks down on interesting souls. All she has left is her appearance.

"I think she can follow the path of Xixi and Cecilia Cheung. She's still young, and there's still potential for development. In a few years, her personality will be set, and her potential will dry up. Our company has Yuanyuan and Zeng Li in the first generation, Tang Yan and Yaya in the second, and I'm optimistic about Tian Ai in the third generation. Although Nazha was signed by Qin Huang, it's actually almost the same as signing Yan Hui..."

As Liu Jing listened to his assistant talk about Nazha, two more points came to mind.

[Innocent girl? Lustful woman? It doesn't matter, looks are everything.]

A beautiful woman inspires crime; she can commit crimes multiple times.

Throughout history, those who try to cultivate a "pure and innocent" image rarely escape their downfall.

Sisi never wanted to be labeled a "pure and innocent girl." She didn't see it as a persona, but rather as a shackle.

After her relationship with Feng Jing was exposed, the "pure and innocent" girl's troubles were resolved. Although she lost many fans and her popularity declined somewhat, she didn't care.

These are all illusions; the people around you are the real ones.

"What do you think?" Bai Bing spoke for several minutes, but Liu Jing barely listened.

"Very good." Liu Jing nodded in approval.

The system's statement is not absolute, so why make a final judgment on a person based on things that haven't happened yet?

Perhaps under Bai Bing's guidance, Nazha will truly be able to make a name for herself.

Bai Bing raised her wrist and checked the time. "Boss, it's almost eleven o'clock, time's about right. The team members are waiting, the props are ready, all we're waiting for is you, the lead actor, to appear."

"I understand." Liu Jingyi was uninterested and had no intention of getting up.

"By the way, you must tell Yang Mi to use a wheelchair. This is what Xixi asked me to do, and I've already told Yang Mi. She might not listen to me, but it'll definitely be fine if you tell her."

"Oh."

"Sister Yuanyuan is returning to Beijing this afternoon. Media reporters have been arranged, and the airport pick-up team will be there soon. Please don't drink alcohol at noon; it won't have a good impact."

"clear."

"Sisi is returning to Beijing tomorrow, and she won't be using the VIP lane. I suggest you two wear matching outfits; that way, you'll generate more buzz when you pick her up at the airport."

"You arrange it."

"President Min is coming to Beijing the day after tomorrow. Please bring Tian Ailiang to make an appearance..."

The assistant reported on each task systematically. In fact, while reporting, she was also assigning tasks to the boss.

Bai Bing is his agent and assistant, both in life and at work.

As the holiday came to an end, Liu Jing suddenly realized that his assistant had arranged things for him much better than last year.
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P.S.: I have something to do tomorrow, so I'll be taking the day off.

(End of this chapter)