The Birth of the Best Director

Chapter 251: If you choose one person out of 10, that person's destiny must be terrifyingly strong!
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There are only three days left until Chinese New Year.

In previous years, everyone was busy celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Many people work away from home year-round and rarely have free time. Once they return home, they basically don't want to move around.

But this year is an exception!
With the box office of "Real Steel 3" exceeding 16 billion US dollars, a world-class director has emerged in China, and he is qualified to compete for the best film in history.

In this situation, even middle-aged and elderly people who don't usually read online news know that China has produced a great director named Lu Zhiyuan!
Just two days ago, this director, whose box office performance is the most astonishing in Chinese history, announced a major piece of news.

He's going to hold a nationwide audition for the female lead in his new movie, Godzilla!

This incident swept across the entire internet like a tornado in an instant.

Even netizens in countries like Japan and South Korea have learned about this news...

Netizens from those two countries even made sarcastic comments online, wondering why their own countries didn't have directors of that caliber.
Otherwise, those girl group stars I like might also be famous all over the world.

……

"Boss, the number of online users has broken the record again."

"The server is about to break down!"

"I strongly suggest adding more servers. During the Spring Festival, there will definitely be more people coming to our Weibo to watch the excitement after hearing the news!"

As news spread that Lu Zhiyuan was going to hold auditions for the third generation of "Lu Girls," Weibo's traffic hit new highs every day.

Yuankun Media created a special Weibo account and updates it every hour, releasing the list of those who passed the preliminary selection and entered the second round.

Let the whole internet discuss it.

Meanwhile, the official website of Yuankun Media is constantly updated with the latest photos and information.

Below these photos, netizens can also vote to express their support and optimism for the contestant.

Although this kind of voting will not affect which girl Lu Zhiyuan will ultimately choose!
However, this kind of exposure can at least greatly increase the chances of this promising player advancing to the next round.

After all, everyone knows that Lu Zhiyuan is a very practical person.

A person's high popularity at least indicates that they conform to the aesthetic standards of most netizens.

The female lead, chosen by netizens, starred in a blockbuster with amazing special effects. Doesn't she deserve their support by going to the cinema?

The thrill of nurturing, the immense sense of participation… netizens believe that Lu Zhiyuan, a renowned director, should be able to understand.

Because we are all like-minded people.

Lu Zhiyuan's girlfriend, Reba, wasn't she someone he personally raised?
He transformed Dilraba from an ordinary dancer into one of the world's top superstars... Director Lu Zhiyuan knows all too well the joy of nurturing someone!
……

Yuankun Media.

After returning from the meeting with the publicity and marketing department, Xin Yukun started complaining to Lu Zhiyuan.

"Brother, I feel like we've lost out big time."

"If we had known it would cause such a sensation, we should have found a TV station beforehand and collaborated on a talent show."

In recent years, talent shows have been booming, and almost every time a new round of competition is completed, the TV station's viewership hits a new high.

These talent shows that focus on nurturing young talent are particularly ruthless in exploiting their followers.

The level of participation from netizens was also very high.

However, talent shows have one fatal flaw.

Most of the stars who come from talent shows reach their peak right from their debut.

Only a very few people are able to shed their superficial fame and prove themselves with real ability after several years.

However, Lu Zhiyuan's talent show is different.

Choosing the female lead was just the beginning for his film.

Everyone believed that even if Lu Zhiyuan selected an amateur who knew nothing about acting, he could still turn that person into a superstar!

He's succeeded in doing this twice already!

Reba, Hanikezi... these are all real examples.

It's laid out before everyone.

Wait, we forgot one: Nazha!

However, Nazha is only considered to be somewhat famous in the international market.

In terms of screen time, Gulnazar is basically equivalent to Anne Hathaway, who just starred in "The Princess Diaries".

It can be said that he became an instant sensation.

In "Real Steel 3", Gulnazar, dressed as a princess of a fallen kingdom, is unforgettable at first glance. Many viewers are very curious about where this little girl came from.
Stunningly beautiful!

He can grab everyone's attention in just a few seconds on stage.

However, Nazha's acting skills still need more works to prove herself!

Of course, there are also people who want to take a gamble.

After the filming of "Real Steel 3" was completed, some independent filmmakers contacted Gulnazar, wanting to invite her to play the female lead in a cult film!

However, after having Kun Ge analyze it carefully, Nazha gave up on it.

Naza doesn't pursue art; she just wants to make a lot of money... Filming those bizarre cult movies won't elevate her status at all.

If the movie flops, the fame she painstakingly built up with "Real Steel 3" will be completely wiped out.

"Brother, do you know that one sentence from you has kept our entire company running like crazy?"

For film and television companies, the end of the year is usually a busy time.

However, in the past few years, the employees of Yuankun Media have had a peaceful and happy New Year... After all, the movie was a box office success after its release, and everyone was very happy.

The bonus is generous.

The holiday is exceptionally long.

Before Lu Zhiyuan started filming his new movie, the employees of Yuankun Media were essentially left to their own devices.

But this year, Lu Zhiyuan suddenly wanted to choose a female lead, catching everyone off guard.

"Please bear with us and we'll give you triple pay at the end of the year."

Lu Zhiyuan understood perfectly why Xin Yukun was saying all this. For working people, being paid well is the most important thing.

In this respect, he was never stingy.

Upon hearing this, Xin Yukun, on behalf of all employees, expressed his loyalty to Lu Zhiyuan: "President Lu, the entire company will dedicate ourselves to you to the utmost, even unto death!"

Lu Zhiyuan waved his hand, telling Xin Yukun not to waste any more time and to hurry up and review the documents.

In just a few days, Yuankun Media received more than 10 documents.

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan did not need to participate in the first round of review.

Otherwise, he felt his eyes would definitely be blurry!
"Brother Kun, please take care of yourself these next few days. After filming 'Project Gutenberg,' I'll start preparing for the 'Godzilla' series."

For drama films like "Project Gutenberg," as long as the script is good and the set design meets Lu Zhiyuan's requirements, he always shoots them very quickly.

At most three months.

If we're efficient, it's not impossible to do it in two months.

Post-production editing, music addition, and color grading will take at most a month.

After all, there's no need for special effects.

Based on this calculation, the movie should be released around October.

"Within a month, before I go to Florence, I want to see my leading lady. For the next six months, I will keep her by my side and start from scratch to create her."

"To mold her into the person I need."

After filming "Project Gutenberg", Lu Zhiyuan had to prepare for the "Godzilla" series, which took about six months at most.

Around October, he will begin filming "Godzilla" and strive to have the movie released during the summer of next year!

He's no longer the king of Christmas.

From now on, he's going to storm Hollywood's most important and fiercely competitive season—the summer blockbuster!

Targeting teenagers worldwide, we're delivering stunning visuals!
……

"Brothers, Yuankun Media's Weibo account has been updated."

"The first batch of candidates advancing to the second round has been announced! Everyone, go check it out!"

Xin Yukun led all the employees of Yuankun Media in working overtime day and night.

In one night, they reviewed thousands of documents.

However, very few of these people meet Lu Zhiyuan's standards.

Most people who submit their work are just joining in the fun and don't care whether they get selected or not... they just treat it as a free lottery.

What if the great director suddenly goes blind?
……

"Haocun, I saw you on the list for the second round! There were about 30 people selected in the entire second round, a 1% chance, and you actually got selected!"

"Honey is really reliable."

A few days ago, Hanikezi's classmate contacted Hanikezi and introduced him to Liu Haocun.

After hearing Hanikezi's complaints, she initially thought that Liu Haocun's chances were slim.

To her surprise, Liu Haocun was on the list after the second round of selections was announced. This made her feel extremely proud.

"Ah."

Liu Haocun had given up hope, but to his surprise, he actually made it to the second round.

This rekindled hope in her heart!
Although her family had already told her that her elders actually had some connection with the famous director Zhang Yimou.

However, Zhang Yimou's side hasn't had any particularly suitable resources lately.

In addition, Liu Haocun is still young.

Although Zhang Yimou also likes to discover new talents, he has certain requirements regarding the age and acting skills of these newcomers.

Unlike Lu Zhiyuan, who only likes fifteen or sixteen-year-old girls!
As the saying goes, one should strive for fame as early as possible!
If Liu Haocun really wants to pursue acting, he should choose Lu Zhiyuan; Zhang Yimou can only be considered a backup option.

After all, he started making movies with Lu Zhiyuan when he was fifteen or sixteen, and he became famous all over the world before he was even 20.

From every perspective, the actresses chosen by Lu are far superior to those chosen by Zhang Yimou.

……

"Ruonan, you're on the list!"

Zhang Ruonan was at home, playing cards with her younger brother and sister.

Her classmate suddenly rushed to her house, shouting and yelling like a madwoman, extremely excited.

"Huh? What? You're on the list? What are you talking about?"

Zhang Ruonan stared wide-eyed, her dolphin-like eyes bulging out, looking both adorable and a little bewildered.

"Nuo Nan, you've passed the preliminary round and moved on to the second round. You can go to Yanjing now..."

If you make it to the second round, Lu Zhiyuan will personally conduct the interview.

After all, the probability of advancing to the second round is less than 1%. Once you're on the list, staff from Yuankun Media will contact you very soon.

really.

Just then, Zhang Ruonan's mother's phone rang.

"what?"

"Should I send my daughter to Yanjing for an interview?"

"Another scam call! They're trying to fool me now? Do you think I'd fall for it?"

Zhang Ruonan's mother was watching TV in the living room when she picked up the phone. After listening for a few minutes, she immediately judged it to be a scam call and hung up.

After all, Zhang Ruonan is still in high school, how could she possibly receive an interview call?

But after a while, her phone rang again.

"Are you ever going to shut up? It's Chinese New Year, don't force me to swear!"

After speaking a few words of Mandarin, Zhang Ruonan's mother switched to Wenzhou dialect, which was a sign that she was about to start cursing!
Wenzhou dialect is the legendary language of demons.

It is said to be a national level 8 dialect.

Aside from people from Wenzhou, even people from other parts of Zhejiang province could hardly understand it.

"Mom, don't start the fire yet!"

Zhang Ruonan and her classmate immediately realized what was happening and rushed over to snatch the phone away.

Zhang Ruonan instantly transformed, answering the phone with an exceptionally gentle tone: "Yes, this is Zhang Ruonan. My mother answered the phone just now, and she didn't quite understand."

"Well, I see."

"Let me write down the address."

"All-inclusive: food and lodging, round-trip airfare included? Plus a 1000 RMB New Year's red envelope? Brother Yuan is so generous! I'll definitely come!"

"See you there or see you."

Someone offered to treat me to a trip to Beijing for free, including round-trip airfare, food, and accommodation, plus a 1000 yuan red envelope.

Anyone who doesn't go is a fool!
Anyway, we're just killing time during the Chinese New Year.

Visit Yuankun Media, shake hands with Lu Zhiyuan up close, take a photo together, and then ask Dilraba for some autographed photos... This winter vacation is absolutely amazing!

"Ruonan, what are you doing?"

When Zhang Ruonan's mother saw her daughter answer the phone, she instantly transformed, speaking in a tone just like the female protagonists in Korean dramas.

She's usually crazy and eccentric, but when she sees her idol, she instantly turns into a timid little quail.

"Auntie, Ruonan has passed the preliminary round and entered the second round!"

"If Yuan-ge chooses her, Ruonan will definitely soar to great heights and become a big star, earning countless amounts of money!"

Zhang Ruonan's classmates were even more excited than Zhang Ruonan herself.

Because it was she who dragged Zhang Ruonan to take photos, and that's where the investment material came from.

If it weren't for her insistence, Zhang Ruonan would still be at home, foolishly doing her winter vacation homework!
"What do you mean? You want to become a star? Is that a reliable thing to do? Won't you get scammed?"

Zhang Ruonan's mother's first reaction to this was that Zhang Ruonan had encountered the latest type of scam!
"Auntie, this one is different."

"If others were to use this tactic, they might first lure people in and then sign some kind of training contract."

"Then they'll just keep dragging it out until you can't take it anymore and want to terminate the contract, then you might have to pay hundreds of thousands in termination fees."

Zhang Ruonan's classmate has some understanding of the entertainment industry and knows how some shady companies in the industry fleece their customers.

But the person opposite him is Lu Zhiyuan, an internationally renowned director!

Why would they need to resort to such a low-level tactic to exploit others?
"Oh, I understand. It's that famous director who's always in the news, he's casting for a female lead, and our Ruonan auditioned and passed the audition?"

"That director wants our Ruonan to go to Yanjing for a formal meeting."

"You might not be selected. But they'll cover all your food and lodging, reimburse your travel expenses, and give you a 1000 yuan bonus."

"Is that what you mean?"

Zhang Ruonan's mother had also heard of Lu Zhiyuan.

Could someone who frequently appears on the evening news really lie to their daughter?
What kind of celestial beauty must their daughter possess to be deceived by such an important person?
Clearly, in Zhang Ruonan's mother's eyes, although her daughter is quite cute, she is only moderately pretty and far from being as beautiful as an angel.

"Auntie, don't underestimate Ruonan."

“Brother Yuan is looking for a female lead to star in a movie, not a beauty pageant. He needs to find a feeling that he can express himself.”

"Look at our Ruonan, isn't she adorable? She's so delicate and fragile, like a little octopus. But she's actually very strong, has incredibly quick reflexes, and is also quite cunning."

"Maybe Yuan-ge likes Ruonan's contrast?"

A great director's aesthetic sense is definitely different from that of an ordinary person.

If it were a beauty pageant, Zhang Ruonan might not even have a chance, but this is a movie lead actress selection, and Zhang Ruonan has such a distinctive and memorable appearance.

The probability of breaking through the encirclement is quite high.

"Mom, I'm not celebrating the New Year. I'm packing my things now and heading to Yanjing right away."

The high-speed rail line to Yanjing opened in Yueqing in 2009, making it much easier than before. Zhang Ruonan packed her things and set off immediately!
Brother Yuan, I'm here!

……

The audition for the female lead is still ongoing.

But as for the male lead, Lu Zhiyuan already had someone in mind.

"Hey Tom, remember to reserve your schedule for me after October this year. You've probably heard, right? I got the adaptation rights to Godzilla."

"I'm still missing a male lead."

Following Lu Zhiyuan's usual practice, the female lead was reserved for his own people. The male lead was intended to be used to penetrate the European and American markets.

Keanu Reeves' value skyrocketed after filming the "Real Steel" series, and he can't afford to spend that much money anytime soon.

Most Hollywood studios typically only make three films in a series.

That's because by the third installment, the salaries of the main characters would likely be extremely high.

If they keep making films, the studio won't make any profit.

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyuan had already found himself a backup plan.

Tom Hiddleston!
When Lu Zhiyuan was filming "Upgrade", Tom Hiddleston played an elegant yet sinister villain...

Tom Hiddleston's acting was the best in the "Upgrade" cast!

They are also very easy to get along with.

In addition, Lu Zhiyuan once accidentally tricked Tom Hiddleston by sending him to a month-long special forces training program.

As a result, he cancelled the project.

He felt guilty all along.

So now that the opportunity has presented itself, he has decided to give the male lead role to Tom Hiddleston!

In the Marvel series, Tom Hiddleston played a major villain, and his acting was remarkable, almost completely outshining all the main characters.

However, the overall framework of Marvel means that Tom Hiddleston can't really pull off anything special in this series.

Who would want to be the villain if they could be the protagonist?

If he could, Tom Hiddleston would definitely want to be a hero!

"Boss, it's my greatest honor to have you invite me to join your new film series. I'll cancel my schedule for the next year and await your call!"

After Tom Hiddleston became famous through Marvel, he received quite a few offers.

But they were all art films.

After all, not everyone can afford to make a truly large investment.

Besides, Marvel belongs to Disney, and Tom Hiddleston is tied to the Marvel character Loki, so he can't play other heroes.

Other film studios, even if they want to make blockbusters, would never approach him.

Just like if Lu Zhiyuan wanted to make a blockbuster, he would need Universal Pictures to recommend someone... Universal Pictures would definitely recommend one of their own people first.

For example, Matt Damon.

The Bourne series belongs to Universal Pictures... and Matt Damon, as the protagonist, has practically tied his career to Universal Pictures.

While there aren't any special requirements for actors among the major film studios, there are certain unspoken rules that everyone tacitly abides by.

However, the sentence is still the same.

As long as a project can make money... rules are rigid, but people are flexible.

Lu Zhiyuan happens to have this privilege!
After all, he's now Universal Pictures' top director!

……

They've secured the male lead, but the female lead is still in the audition process.

Lu Zhiyuan still needs to slowly find the remaining supporting roles.

At the very least, we need a Russian actor.

Real Steel 3 grossed $1.2 million in Russia. Clearly, Lu Zhiyuan is a very famous actor in Russia.

It already has quite a few die-hard fans.

Russian audiences also greatly appreciate his visual aesthetics, which are full of violence yet possess an indescribable elegance and artistry.

It perfectly matches the Slavic style!
Since his movies are so popular in Russia, Lu Zhiyuan naturally wants to reciprocate by continuing to please Russian audiences.

Finding a Russian actor would be the easiest thing to do.

In addition, actors from Germany and Italy are also under consideration by Lu Zhiyuan.

The benefits are distributed equally among the major voting blocs!
……

Yuankun Media.

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, but everyone at the company is working overtime every day.

The audition for the female lead is still in full swing.

The candidates who have advanced to the second round now have their own individual pages where netizens can freely leave comments, evaluations, and votes.

Currently, several young girls have gained considerable popularity.

It stood out from a large pool of candidates.

Liu Haocun and Zhang Ruonan are both in here.

……

That evening, Xin Yukun was working overtime.

Zhuang Wenqiang secretly came over and expressed his concerns: "Brother Kun, I feel like something's not right."

“Before ‘Project Gutenberg’ even started filming, Brother Yuan has put all his energy into the ‘Godzilla’ project. He clearly doesn’t take ‘Project Gutenberg’ seriously.”

"Did we go a little too far before?"

"Actually, it wouldn't be a bad idea for Brother Yuan to make this change and turn it into a sci-fi adventure movie with a bit of an online game vibe. At least, it would be very fresh."

If it were made into a science fiction adventure movie, Lu Zhiyuan would definitely use 3D cameras to shoot a special effects blockbuster.

Putting everything else aside, the visual effects are absolutely stunning!

From a box office perspective, it will definitely far surpass ordinary crime action films.

However, by lowering the barrier to entry for viewers, the charm of the story in "Project Gutenberg" will be greatly diminished.

This put Zhuang Wenqiang in a rather complicated position.

"Xiaoqiang, you're worrying too much."

Xin Yukun patted Zhuang Wenqiang on the shoulder, telling him not to overthink things.

“A few days ago, Brother Yuan already told me about it. He already has a clear vision of the overall concept for the movie ‘Project Gutenberg’!”

"All the characters in the movie 'Project Gutenberg' are pursuing the ultimate in falsehood!"

"When a forgery reaches an extreme, even surpassing the original, it becomes a form of art. However, there is only one Monet in the world. The second and third are utterly worthless."

"That's the significance of 'Project Gutenberg'."

"Only the unique possess the greatest value. Anything that can be mass-produced, no matter how exquisite, is worthless!"

"All the characters in this movie are extremely fake, but no matter how extreme they are, they can never replace reality!"

"The character Li Wen's wealth is fake, his story is fake, his lover is fake, and even his inner emotions are fake."

After analyzing the situation, Xin Yukun changed the subject and said slowly, "Now... Brother Yuan is looking for that feeling."

"Because, for him, the story of the art student who failed the exam was too relatable. And now, he wants to detach himself from that feeling."

Xin Yukun explained a few things to Zhuang Wenqiang.

Lu Zhiyuan wasn't dismissive of "Project Gutenberg"; rather, he was already confident and had even sensed the film's tone beforehand.

And, what kind of person is Li Wen?

That person was a complete fraud!

Instead of what Lu Zhiyuan initially thought, a failed art student who turned to a different path and became a genius.

Li Wen's mindset and Lu Zhiyuan's own dedication to art are completely different things!
He is not Li Wen!
He is even the opposite of Li Wen!
"Xiaoqiang, the script is well written. You're quite adept at playing with philosophical themes like truth and falsehood."

"However, with your skill level, there's a high chance you won't be able to capture those unforgettable scenes..."

"Let Yuan-ge handle it!"

"In this respect, he is the best in the world!"

Xin Yukun patted Zhuang Wenqiang on the shoulder, then tossed him a pile of documents: "Instead of thinking about all this nonsense, you might as well help me pick out a few girls I like!"

"Brother Kun, thank you for taking care of me!"

Zhuang Wenqiang thought that Xin Yukun had given him something good, and immediately chuckled.

Who knew that after glancing down a few times, he would discover a shocking secret that made his eyelids twitch uncontrollably.

Zhuang Wenqiang lowered his voice and asked mysteriously, "Brother Kun, are these all minors? What if they call the police? Will we get arrested?"

Upon hearing Zhuang Wenqiang's words, Xin Yukun knew he had misunderstood and couldn't help but scold him: "Xiaoqiang, what are you thinking with that filthy brain of yours? I'm asking you to help Brother Yuan select his next darling! What do you think we're up to?"

The script for the movie "Project Gutenberg" was very solid. Lu Zhiyuan originally wanted to make changes, but Xin Yukun and Zhuang Wenqiang persuaded him not to.

Since that's the case, we can only add some flair to the visuals.

For Lu Zhiyuan, this was as simple as drinking water or eating. Xin Yukun didn't care at all.

Godzilla is their real highlight for the next few years!
Hanikezi also inquired about this project every day.

She wasn't asking why the female lead in "Godzilla" didn't go after her... After all, she was only 17 years old and met the requirements for the female lead.

Hanikezi is not stupid.

She knew very well that there was a high probability that Godzilla and Real Steel would have a crossover in the future, and she already had Artemis as her main character.

Of course, they can't cast her in Godzilla.

……

"Damn, Xiaoqiang, you're so fast! You've passed hundreds of people in just 10 minutes? Are you kidding me?"

Xin Yukun saw that Zhuang Wenqiang was helping to select people very quickly.

Almost one every two seconds.

"Brother Kun, one look is enough. Movie actors aren't beauty pageants; the most important thing is to be memorable!"

"I have a lot to say on this matter."

"Anyway, we're only choosing one... Out of so many people, that person must be the most outstanding, the most unforgettable at first glance."

"The remaining 99999 are just there to make up the numbers..."

Zhuang Wenqiang's lazy approach caught Xin Yukun's eye.

Yup!

Why didn’t I think of that?
If you choose one out of 10, and Lu Zhiyuan casts her as the female lead... someone like that must have incredibly strong destiny!

If you miss someone, it means that their destiny is not strong enough!

What can be done if their destiny isn't strong enough, causing their movies to flop?
Therefore, the person who is ultimately chosen will definitely not be eliminated... If they are accidentally eliminated, it means that their destiny is not strong enough and they are not worthy of being Lu Zhiyuan's leading lady!
……

Today is New Year's Eve.

Lu Zhiyuan first visited Yuankun Media, intending to treat all the employees still working overtime at the company to a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner at the hotel across the street.

After finishing his New Year's Eve dinner, he was going to CCTV to participate in the Spring Festival Gala.

Of course, not as a guest.

Instead, they acted as spectators.

His girlfriend and his beloved apprentice will both be performing on stage tonight.

He definitely had to be there to witness this historic moment.

"Hey, big brother... big brother, please have mercy and take me upstairs with you!"

Downstairs at Yuankun Media, Lu Zhiyuan encountered a familiar face.

For a moment, he couldn't remember the girl's name, but she looked somewhat familiar.

After all, the little girl was wrapped up very tightly, with a big scarf and a wool hat, only her two round eyes were showing.

Who can recognize him?

The little girl was wandering around in the lobby downstairs, seemingly hoping to meet a kind person who would take her upstairs.

"Are you new to our company? I've never seen you before."

Because Yuankun Media is an entertainment company, it often has big-name celebrities coming to collaborate.

As time went on, paparazzi and other unrelated people, especially obsessive fans, would try to sneak into Yuankun Media.

To prevent this from happening, the elevators downstairs at Yuankun Media require card access.

If the card cannot be swiped, the elevator will not move at all.

If you choose to take the stairs...

Sure, it's a 30-story building. If someone is willing to climb that high just to chase after a star, even Lu Zhiyuan can't help them!
The girl in front of me doesn't seem like the kind of obsessive fan who's always chasing after others. She seems more like a clumsy newcomer who's just started working at the company.

……

"Thank you for taking me upstairs, sir. However, I'm not an employee of this company; I'm here for an interview."

"However, I have been unable to contact my contact person."

Zhang Ruonan explained the whole story to Lu Zhiyuan.

At this moment, she felt that the older brother in front of her looked somewhat familiar, but for the time being, she dared not think of Lu Zhiyuan at all.

Most importantly, this guy is really handsome, especially his aura, it's absolutely amazing... making her too shy to look at him for long.

"Thanks for your hard work."

As the company's boss, Lu Zhiyuan habitually said something.

On New Year's Eve, they hired someone for an interview. Who did this despicable thing? This person probably doesn't want to continue working at the company next year.

In Lu Zhiyuan's memory, his company was very humane, so how could they do such a thing?
But right now, he doesn't have time to deal with such trivial matters.

"Zhang Ruonan, I'm so sorry, something came up unexpectedly. How did you get up here?"

The contact person didn't expect Zhang Ruonan to arrive so quickly.

Under normal circumstances, it should take at least until after the New Year, right?

At that moment, he was greeted by the receptionist and hurriedly came over to pick up the person.

Zhang Ruonan flashed her signature sweet smile: "I just met a nice guy who brought me up with him."

"Big brother?"

Upon hearing this, the man walked to the front desk, asked a few questions in a low voice, and quickly learned that the "big brother" Zhang Ruonan mentioned was his company boss.

His expression changed instantly.

"Little Zhang, that's not very kind of you. If you had this connection, why didn't you say so earlier on the phone?"

Many of the candidates on the shortlist are people with connections.

After all, this is the leading lady in the film by the super director Lu Zhiyuan. Whoever gets the role will definitely skyrocket to fame.

Those who have any connection with Yuankun Media basically use all their own methods to get their own people involved.

However, to everyone's surprise, someone had such strong connections that they managed to get through Lu Zhiyuan's back door!

This is unprecedented since the company was founded!
"Xiao Nan, I remember you're from Wenzhou, right? Wenzhou and Shaoxing aren't that far apart, are they? It's normal for people from both places to be related, isn't it?"

The man subtly inquired about Zhang Ruonan.

I'm really curious to know if she and Lu Zhiyuan are related or related?
“It’s normal.”

Zhang Ruonan didn't think much of it, nodded, and chatted casually with the other party for a few minutes: "I not only have relatives in Shaoxing, but I also have some relatives doing business in Italy."

"Florence, do you know it?"

"There's a small city called Prato near Florence. Many people from Wenzhou do business there."

Florence!

understood!

Lu Zhiyuan's next film, "Project Gutenberg," will be shot in Florence.

After he selected the female lead, she also went to Florence with him.

While directing and starring in his own film, Lu Zhiyuan was also grooming the leading lady for his next movie.

No need to ask, this young girl in front of me must have very strong connections.

Even if she doesn't get the lead role, she'll most likely stay with the company, just like Gulnazar.

Naza is a nepotism case; she got in through Kun Ge's connections.

The little girl in front of me, I don't know whose relationship she has with... but she's most likely a relative of Lu Zhiyuan!

The boss's relative introduced him, so isn't that the same as royalty?
Thinking of this, the man's attitude towards Zhang Ruonan instantly changed 180 degrees, his tone becoming slightly obsequious: "Little Nan, no, Sister Nan... what would you like to drink? How about grape juice?"

(End of this chapter)