Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 159 Many People Are Important in the Entertainment Industry

Gong Li agreed to let loose in "Flirting Scholar".

But when it came time to film again, she remained reserved and timid.

It's not that she doesn't want to let go; as someone who has received professional acting training in college, she simply doesn't know how to act in a nonsensical style.

"It's unlikely that her performance style will change."

Cao Jian watched Gong Li and Stephen Chow's scene together for a while, then shook his head helplessly.

His flight back to Yanjing is this afternoon, so he can't linger here any longer.

Before leaving, he found Gong Li and left her with the words: "Sister Gong Li, just wait for me to pursue you."

Before Gong Li could object, Cao Jian, with his assistant, left the "Flirting Scholar" crew and went to Yanjing to continue filming "Plum Blossom Mark" under her astonished gaze.

As for pursuing Gong Li, Cao Jian doesn't have time for the time being.

On the plane, he was already planning to make a movie and invite Gong Li to play the lead role.

That way, it will be easier to catch up.

Who wouldn't be envious of Gong Li?

As for what kind of movies to make, ordinary films might not be suitable for her, and she can't act in nonsensical films.

Cao Jian thought through all the movies that would do well at the box office and receive good reviews in the next ten years or so. Just before getting off the plane, he remembered that he could start filming "2046" ahead of time.

This film has won many awards and has performed well at the box office and with critics.

However, before filming this movie, several other films could have been made, including "Tai Chi Master", "Unparalleled", "Rumble in the Bronx", and "The Chinese Feast".

With these box office hits, Gong Li would naturally not refuse if invited again.

Back in Yanjing, Cao Jian filmed movies and wrote scripts at the same time. The two beauties, Chen Derong and Lin Xinru, took turns keeping him company, bringing them fulfillment and making him happy.

In late May, filming for "Plum Blossom Mark" finally wrapped up.

"Xiao Ran, Wang Yan, you did a good job. You two are very talented."

After filming, Qiong Yao rarely praised the two newcomers, Li Xiaoran and Wang Yan, who didn't have many lines. Then she said, "The last two parts of 'Plum Blossom Trilogy' will be filmed in a few days. You can play a small supporting role here and hone your acting skills at the same time."

"Okay."

Wang Yan agreed without even thinking.

However, Li Xiaoran glanced at Cao Jian, hesitated for a moment, and whispered, "Could I go to Taiwan Province first?"

"Go to Taiwan?"

Qiong Yao is quite strange. The "Ghost Husband" part of "Plum Blossom Trilogy" was filmed in Nanjing and Yangzhou, while "Between Water and Clouds" was filmed in Hangzhou.

What are you doing in Taiwan, a young girl like you?
Remembering that Li Xiaoran glanced at Cao Jian earlier, could it be that she has a crush on this young Cao?
As expected, being young and handsome attracts girls.

Qiong Yao said, "I'm not going back to Taiwan for the time being. If you want to go, have Xiao Cao take you."

At this point, she felt somewhat sorry for Chen Derong.

But young people should handle their own affairs. Since Li Xiaoran wanted to go, she said, "He should have time."

"Thank you."

Li Xiaoran thanked him and went to find Cao Jian.

Cao Jian was arranging his schedule. He was going to Guangzhou first, and then he would call Guo Aiming to invite her to his electronics factory.

Then he returned to Hong Kong to film "Green Snake", and in the second half of the year he filmed "Tai Chi Master" and "Chinese Odyssey".

Just then, seeing the graceful Li Xiaoran walk over, he asked, "Xiaoran, is something the matter?"

"Senior, are you going to Taiwan during this period?"

After hesitating for a while, Li Xiaoran finally expressed her thoughts: "I don't want to play minor roles with almost no lines or dancers anymore. That won't help me improve my acting skills. Can you help me improve my acting?"

Ever since she discovered that Lin Xinru had Cao Jian teach her acting, everyone has noticed that Lin Xinru, this inexperienced young girl, has improved her acting skills very quickly.

Since Lin Xinru could improve so much, Li Xiaoran felt that she could too.

Besides, you promised to take care of me.

Rather than working alongside the film crew and occasionally doing manual labor, it's better to work with Cao Jian.

In this respect, she felt she was smarter than Wang Yan, who always followed Qiong Yao around.

"You want to go to Taiwan?"

Cao Jian was a little surprised to hear the girl's request.

This girl is young, but she has a lot of ideas.

You probably don't know the process I went through to help the girl improve her acting skills, otherwise I definitely wouldn't be saying this.

"I'd like you to take me to Taiwan to see the world, and to learn from the seniors there. That's what you promised me last time." Li Xiaoran's tone carried a hint of a little girl's coquettishness, but she didn't directly say that she wanted a role.

Since he was working alongside his senior, he certainly wouldn't let himself just be a follower.

People on set often say that in the entertainment industry, the most important thing is to follow the right people.

Wang Yan chose to follow Qiong Yao, so I will choose Cao Jian, an idol I once admired.

Lin Xinru is about the same age as me. Although she plays a maid in this series, she is the maid next to the female lead, so she has a lot of screen time and lines. It is said that she is paid 1,000 yuan per episode.

Since I've already graduated from dance school, the path I take in the future might determine my entire life.

"I promised you? It seems like I really did."

Cao Jian thought back and realized that he did indeed say such a thing.

After thinking about his schedule, he said, "I'm not going to Taiwan for now. I'm going to Guangzhou and then back to Hong Kong to film."

Having finished filming "Plum Blossom Mark," I have no plans to film a TV series for the time being.

But no sooner had he said that than his agent called.

"Mr. Cao, the people from Taiwan just contacted me, wanting to invite you to film 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' and play the male lead, Zhang Wuji. Should you accept?"

"The male lead, Zhang Wuji?"

Cao Jian was genuinely interested in the film offer.

If we're talking about popular martial arts dramas from the 1990s, besides TVB dramas, "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" definitely deserves a mention.

The theme song of this drama, "Swords Like Dreams," has become a classic among classics.

He really wanted to play Zhang Wuji.

Even so, my schedule will be very full this year, but I'll still be able to manage.

If I were to play Zhang Wuji myself, as the male lead, I could invest in the show and, incidentally, request a change of some actors.

The Li Xiaoran in front of me could probably play Zhu Jiuzhen or Wu Qingying.

Although Zhu Jiuzhen doesn't have many scenes in the original novel, she is very important. Moreover, Jin Yong describes her as having "a charming face, fair and smooth skin," which is exactly Li Xiaoran.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "I understand. I will go to Taiwan in a few days."

"Okay, then I'll reply as you said."

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Cao Jian said to Li Xiaoran, "Then you can come to Taiwan with me. I'll recommend you for a pretty important supporting role in a movie."

"Thank you, senior."

Li Xiaoran was surprised that Cao Jian actually agreed to her request and even arranged a supporting role for her.

I don't even know what kind of supporting role it is.
Just as they were speculating, Cao Jian said, "If you have the chance recently, take a look at Jin Yong's novel 'The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber' and pay attention to the character Zhu Jiuzhen."

"Zhu Jiuzhen?"

Li Xiaoran was stunned for a moment.

She hadn't read any of Jin Yong's novels, but judging from the title, they must be quite good.

It seems that following the right person is indeed very important.

There are no direct flights to Taiwan now; you have to transfer in Hong Kong.

A day later, Cao Jian first saw Chen Derong and Lin Xinru off at the airport, while he himself prepared to go to Guangzhou.

Li Xiaoran took the invitation letter from Cao Jian's Hong Kong company and went to complete the relevant procedures.

A week later, the two met in Guangzhou, then went to Hong Kong, and then to Taiwan.

As Cao Jian flew to Guangzhou, he called Guo Aiming and asked her to come to Guangzhou to meet him and learn about the electronics industry.

Guo Aiming actually liked Cao Jian and wanted to know what kind of electronic products this man was going to make. After receiving the call, she immediately went to the port to meet him.

"Hanako."

In "Fong Sai-yuk II", Sun An'er's nickname is "Hua Zi", and Cao Jian always called her that on set.

Hearing this title, Guo Aiming felt quite pleased and smiled, "Boss Cao, what kind of electronic products are you planning to get me here?"

"Just follow me and you'll find out."

Guangzhou can now be considered Cao Jian's territory.

Since this woman is willing to come, then we must do everything we can to keep you, this Miss Hong Kong, as a factory worker.

They became his subordinates.
It's perfectly normal for a boss to flirt with a pretty, single female subordinate and take her on a business trip.

(End of this chapter)