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Chapter 235 Boss Cao Wants to Be Ximen Qing

"If you act well, I'll give it to you as a souvenir when filming wraps up. If you don't act well, I'll keep it for myself to enjoy later."

Cao Jian likes to tease beautiful women, and it's quite fun to tease Fu Ming first.

When he saw the other party trying to snatch the painting, he deliberately hid behind his back.

"You dare? You drew me, you need my permission to see it!"

"I am the director."

"Even the director won't do!"

Fu Mingxian spoke toughly, but all she really wanted was this painting; she was just being a bit of a spoiled brat.

After arguing for a while, seeing that Cao Jian really wouldn't give it to him, he turned to Shao Yifu and said, "Grandpa Shao, you're his boss, so please put in a good word for me."

"You young people, you should handle your own affairs."

Watching the two young people bicker, Shao Yifu felt a pang of envy, lamenting that he was already too old.

However, this Cao Jian is very talented and reportedly quite good at business. If we could really adopt him as a godson...
Although his son is not a good son, the company will eventually be handed over to him. If his godson can help him in the future, perhaps TVB can continue to thrive.

"Give me!"

"No, we'll talk about it after filming is over."

"I'm going to be angry."

"What does your anger have to do with me?"

"Hmph! Are you going to give it to me or not?"

At this moment, Fu Mingxian was still trying to snatch the painting, looking determined not to give up.

Suddenly, an idea popped into Shao Yifu's mind. Fu Mingxian and Cao Jian were not much different in age, and he had watched the girl grow up. Why not try to match them up?
Although Cao Jian has had several rumored girlfriends.

But it's just a rumor, which is very common in the entertainment industry.

When it comes to marriage, it's important to consider social standing and family background. Fu Mingxian's parents are well-known and also in business, so the two seem like a good match.

However, let's not say that yet. Let's wait until the two of them finish filming "The Return of the Condor Heroes," get to know each other better, and then bring it up. Maybe things will fall into place naturally.

"Girl, now that the roles are decided, let's go."

Shao Yifu was well aware of Fu Mingxian's spoiled temperament, so he smiled and told her to leave, and told Cao Jian to focus on his work.

Once these dramas are finished filming, if the ratings are really good, let Anita Mui act as the middleman and have Cao Jian become her godson.

"Hmph! Just wait!"

Although the man was a director, Fu Mingxian proudly raised his head, knowing he still had Grandpa Shao by his side.

"hehe."

Cao Jian did that partly because he thought the girl was very lively and cute.

Furthermore, it allows her to quickly immerse herself in the role of Guo Fu.

Unexpectedly, the other side advanced quite quickly.

With the two main female characters decided, the next ones will be less important.

The first to arrive were, of course, the Hong Kong actors.

Cai Shaofen was the first to arrive that day.

Although this woman was stunning in "Hail the Judge" and "Fist of Legend", Cao Jian's first reaction upon seeing her was always to think of Britney Spears.

Besides, she auditioned for the role of Guo Fu, so naturally she was eliminated.

You should stick to playing Mrs. Niu.

Then came Xuanxuan. Cao Jian had seen this woman in a cameo role in "Flirting Scholar," where she played Xia Xiang. She had only been in the industry for two years, was quite pretty, and was also a contracted actress with TVB.

Cao Jian's drama is all about having a multitude of beautiful women.

Therefore, this girl has been tentatively cast as Lu Wushuang.

He wanted Jiang Qinqin to play Cheng Ying, because if Lu Wushuang chose someone too ordinary, Cheng Ying would overshadow him in terms of looks.

Next up was Liang Xiaobing.

This woman, who played A'ke in Chen Xiaochun's version of "The Deer and the Cauldron," is undoubtedly a rare beauty.

But Cao Jian is not suitable for Guo Fu, let alone Guo Xiang.

Ake had already been betrothed to Zhou Huimin, so Boss Cao had no choice but to reluctantly give her up.

After auditioning all day, I only found one actress I liked, Xuanxuan.

A day later, Wang Siyi rushed over from Taiwan.

"Pretty!"

The moment Cao Jian saw this woman, he felt she could play Pan Jinlian, not only because of her acting skills, but also because of her beauty.

And she is truly beautiful.

Although Wang Siyi had never acted in Hong Kong films and had not yet joined the cast of "Water Margin," Cao Jian really wanted to keep her.

Not only Cao Jian thought so, but assistant director Li Tiansheng and others also felt that this woman from Taiwan was indeed very beautiful.

Even if both actresses are already cast, casting her as He Yuanjun, the one who turns Li Mochou into a killing machine, shouldn't be a problem. "Why does the director think of me like that?"

During the audition, Wang Siyi noticed that the director kept staring at her with a strange look, and wondered if there was something wrong with her.

"Forget it, let's talk about it when we're filming 'The Deer and the Cauldron'."

Cao Jian hesitated for a long time, recalling "Da Lang, it's time to take your medicine" and the passionate scene with Ximen Da Guanren, and decided to not use her for this role for the time being.

So he crossed out the document and said, "I'm sorry, Ms. Wang, there isn't a suitable role for you in this production. We'll have another chance to work together next time."

"Director Cao, am I not pretty enough?"

When Wang Siyi arrived, she was full of confidence, but she didn't expect that the director would eliminate her after watching her for only a few minutes.

They didn't even give them a chance to change into their costumes.

"It's not because you're not pretty enough, it's because you're too pretty."

Cao Jian explained with a smile, "The actresses for Little Dragon Girl, Guo Fu, and Guo Xiang have already been chosen. If you play other roles, you'll steal the spotlight from the main characters."

"Am I too beautiful?"

Wang Siyi was speechless.

What's the reason?
Should people who are too beautiful be eliminated?
Is this director deliberately making things difficult for me?
The more Wang Siyi thought about it, the more convinced she became that it must be true.

However, since the two important roles of Little Dragon Girl and Guo Fu have already been cast, and the remaining female roles are not particularly outstanding, is it worth it?
But seeing Cao Jian's handsome appearance, I suddenly felt it was all worthwhile.

This Director Cao is said to have a good relationship with Taiwanese television stations; if you can befriend him, your career will definitely develop well.

Thinking of this, she nodded and said, "Then we'll have another opportunity to cooperate."

This is the audition room. Not only is Cao Jian here, but also the assistant director and producer. There are some things that can't be said here.

It was another day of auditions. Cao Jian had just finished get off work in the afternoon and was heading home.

"Director Cao, are you done with your work?"

At this moment, Wang Siyi, carrying a small bag, stood at the door.

"Are you waiting for me?"

Cao Jian saw her and immediately understood.

"I've finally made it to Hong Kong, I wonder if Director Cao is free? I'd like to invite you to dinner."

Wang Siyi was prepared, and said with a charming look in her eyes, "And I also want to know, since you said I'm beautiful, why did you eliminate me? Is it really because there weren't any suitable roles?"

"Directors have such great perks."

Cao Jian understood Wang Siyi's meaning perfectly well. This woman just wanted to have something happen between him, the handsome director, and then try to get an opportunity.

"What to eat?"

Faced with "Pan Jinlian," Cao Jian decided to play the role of "Ximen Qing" for once, since he had been quite attracted to this woman when he read "Water Margin."

I just wonder if she actually enjoys taking baths in real life?

Should I shower with her tonight?

"Whatever you want to eat, I'll treat you to it."

"Then get in the car."

Cao Jian arrived at the garage, opened the car door, and thought to himself, "I just hope they don't ask me to take medicine."

Arriving at a restaurant he frequented, Cao Jian went to a private room and invited the beautiful woman from Taiwan to sit down. He smiled and said, "Actually, there aren't many beautiful women in this film. I was thinking of inviting you to act in 'The Deer and the Cauldron' or 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' when we're filming them."

"Oh, I see. Then I misunderstood Director Cao."

Wang Siyi looked a little apologetic, but smiled charmingly and said, "Does this mean I really have no chance in this drama? Can you really bear to let me come all this way for nothing?"

"A demon!"

Just that look in her eyes makes her seem like Pan Jinlian, while she herself seems like Wu Song.

And this Jinlian sister is seducing her uncle.

After thinking about it, he felt that He Yuanjun in the drama was quite suitable for Wang Siyi.

Whether in the original novel or this drama, Li Mochou is so beautiful. If He Yuanjun isn't pretty, wouldn't that mean Lu Zhanyuan is blind?

The original actress who played He Yuanjun was Zhang Yan. Cao Jian was not familiar with her and had never slept with her.

Last time I filmed "Swordsman II", I didn't get to have anything happen between me and Sister Qingxia.

This Wang Siyi actually looks a bit like Brigitte Lin, so I'll just have to accept the loss.

Thinking of this, he smiled and said, "In that case, there is a role that would suit you."

"really?"

I was rejected at noon, but now that I'm out on my own, I have a role.

It seems my guess was right.

That being the case.
Wang Siyi reached out and grasped Cao Jian's hand: "Director Cao, how can I thank you enough?"

(End of this chapter)