Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 284 Unrivaled Popularity
Mr. Cao's only interest is women; he has no other vices whatsoever.

In his mind, the two female leads, Ziwei and Xiaoyanzi, were basically destined for Lin Xinru and Jia Jingwen from Taiwan.

So, for the two male leads, we should definitely choose actors from mainland China.

In terms of appearance, Su Youpeng is quite handsome, but he is still a bit less so than Ren Quan.

I just wonder how good this man's acting skills are now?
Wang Jinghua was meeting Cao Jian for the first time and didn't know much about the man. She thought he had fallen for a pretty boy like Ren Quan, so she quickly said, "Xiao Ren, Director Cao is giving you a chance, why don't you toast him?"

Ren Quan is a student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and hasn't graduated yet, but he has acted for two years, so he naturally knows a bit about the entertainment industry.

He had just realized that Cao Jian wasn't interested in the pretty Li Bingbing, but instead gave him the opportunity, which made him a little worried.

But the boss had already spoken, so he could only raise a glass of wine and say, "Thank you, Director Cao, for giving me this opportunity."

"You have a great appearance and are a top student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy. I have high hopes for you."

Cao Jian's words were merely meant to encourage Ren Quan, but Wang Jinghua found them even more convincing, confirming her suspicions.

Hong Kong directors, they really know how to play the game.

It seems the two of them will need to create an opportunity so that I can also get close to this powerful Hong Kong director.

This will provide another avenue for their artists to develop their careers in Hong Kong in the future.

However, if he can't even be interested in a beauty like Li Bingbing, his standards are a bit too high.

With a good start, the atmosphere at the dinner table became slightly more relaxed.

For Wang Jinghua, launching just one person is half the battle won.

During the meal, Qiong Yao asked where Cao Jian had gone a few days ago.

The "Cup of Life" incident wasn't a bad thing either. Director Cao frankly stated that he had gone to Europe and, incidentally, wrote a song for the World Cup organizing committee, which had already been adopted.

"Director Cao, really?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present, including Qiong Yao, was stunned into silence.

Write a song for the World Cup?

This is such an amazing thing, it has completely exceeded my imagination.

Li Bingbing originally came here today to try and get the chance to play Xiao Yanzi, but now when she looks at Cao Jian, her eyes are full of admiration for the strong.

So everyone raised their glasses to congratulate Director Cao on his collaboration with the World Cup.

For a moment, the private room was filled with praise.

After a few rounds of drinks, they chatted about some interesting things that had happened in the mainland entertainment industry recently. Wang Jinghua smiled and said, "Director Cao, I heard that the TV series 'Princess Pearl' needs an actor to play Emperor Qianlong. What do you think of Liu Wei?"

"You can try it."

Liu Wei has acted in many films and television dramas, and even played Wei Yan in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". His portrayal of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang was also quite famous back then.

Cao Jian certainly couldn't use Zhang Tielin, a foreigner who only knew how to yell and shout during filming, so Liu Wei was definitely a viable option.

The only thing that annoyed Boss Cao was that this scumbag had played He Qing, who had acted in all four classic novels; it was really going too far.

Moreover, it would be somewhat inappropriate to invite actors like Chen Daoming, a specialist in playing emperors, or Chen Daoming, to endorse a drama like "My Fair Princess."

"Director Cao is so generous, let me toast you again."

Wang Jinghua's smile widened even more, as both of her male actors had gotten opportunities.

It's a bit strange that none of the actresses were chosen.

After downing her drink, she smiled and said, "Director Cao, I talked to Ms. Qiong Yao, and she said that the girl in 'Princess Pearl' is a lively and energetic person. Why don't we give Bingbing a chance? Her acting skills are really good. Why don't you learn more about her after dinner?"

Li Bingbing, who has just debuted, is still a nobody in the entertainment industry, but she understands what her boss means.

Although she admired Cao Jian, she couldn't bring herself to take the initiative in front of so many people, even the most casual physical contact was her limit.

"talk later."

"Okay, if there's a suitable drama in the future, don't forget Bingbing."

Everyone present was shrewd, especially Wang Jinghua.

She not only wanted to create an opportunity for Li Bingbing, but also wanted to test Cao Jian to see if he was truly uninterested in women.

Now it seems I was right after all.

When they had almost finished eating and Cao Jian was about to leave, Wang Jinghua said, "Xiao Ren, Director Cao drank quite a bit earlier. Since he gave you the opportunity to audition for the role of the Fifth Prince, go and see him off."

Cao Jian almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Are they mistaking me for gay?
My hobbies are perfectly normal, okay?
Qiong Yao understood what Wang Jinghua meant at this moment and remained silent for a while.

Cao Jian glanced at Ren Quan, who seemed hesitant, and smiled inwardly. He said, "Have Bingbing accompany me. Ren Quan, take some time to review the script when you get back and prepare for the audition in three days." "???"

Wang Jinghua was taken aback. Had she guessed wrong? Was his orientation normal?

If I had Xiao Ren deliver it earlier, would Director Cao be unhappy?

"Then I'll take it to you."

Li Bingbing, however, stood up with delight and accompanied Cao Jian out of the private room.

"Miss Wang, you've gotten yourself into trouble."

After Cao Jian left, Qiong Yao left Wang Jinghua with these words and then left as well.

"Did I get into trouble? Looks like I was wrong."

Wang Jinghua picked up a glass of wine in a daze, brought it to her lips, and thought to herself, "Director Cao probably had Bingbing escort him just to prove he's not gay. But since I've offended him, I guess I need to find a way to make amends."

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"Director Cao, is she really not suitable for Xiao Yanzi?"

Li Bingbing lay contentedly on the large bed in the presidential suite, next to Cao Jian.

"You can audition if you want, but you're not the image of Little Swallow in my mind."

Cao Jian patted the other man's shapely buttocks and laughed, "But if there's an opportunity in the future, I'll give you a helping hand."

"Is she not pretty enough?"

"You'll see when the time comes; it's definitely not suitable."

After Cao Jian finished speaking, he stood up and said, "I'm going to take a shower. You can put on your clothes and go back. Tell Miss Wang Jinghua that my criteria for choosing actors is mainly whether they are suitable or not. There's no need to do these fancy things."

"what???"

Li Bingbing was stunned on the spot.

Is this director really that heartless? He took advantage of me and then kicked me out? Not even letting me stay for one night?
Seeing that Cao Jian had already gone into the bathroom, he had no choice but to put on his clothes and leave.

Actually, Cao Jian didn't like women like Li Bingbing. He preferred gentle women, while Li Bingbing was a bit domineering.

However, this woman's performances in "Clever Little Master" and "Young Justice Bao" were quite good and very endearing.

There's also "Waiting Alone," which might be considered a natural performance.

Li Bingbing returned home that night and didn't come to the company until the next day, where she happened to run into her boss, Wang Jinghua.

Did you manage to get the opportunity?

"No, he said I'm not suitable for Little Swallow."

Li Bingbing was embarrassed to say that she had left last night, but she still relayed Cao Jian's words: "He also said that when he selects actors, he only looks at whether they are suitable or not, and he doesn't need any fancy stuff."

"You're still young. When he said that, he was implying that the more of this kind of thing I do, the better."

Wang Jinghua thought she was very clever: "I heard from Qiong Yao that Director Cao wants to enter the mainland market in the future. I plan to work well with him. If I don't do these things, I will miss the opportunity."

"Is he planning to expand into the mainland?"

Upon hearing this, Li Bingbing realized that although she had been kicked out the previous night, this connection meant she wasn't without a chance.
The hotel where the auditions for "Princess Pearl" were held attracted more and more applicants, even becoming a scenic spot in Beijing. Many men who wanted to see beautiful women came here to feast their eyes.

China is a land with a large population, and in the past two years, as actors' salaries have gradually increased, even more people want to become stars.

However, the main reason so many people were able to attend this show is because Cao Jian's reputation is so great.

Many reporters came because they smelled the scent.

Soon, the fact that director Cao Jian wrote a song for the 98 World Cup was revealed by Wang Jinghua and others.

This year, the Chinese national football team was about to play in the qualifiers, which immediately made headlines in many Chinese newspapers.

This caused an uproar among football fans across the country.

Before the Chinese national football team even qualified for the World Cup, Director Cao had already set a precedent for them.

Fans who hope the Chinese national football team can go beyond Asia and reach the world are cheering for the team and encouraging them to learn from Director Cao.

The Chinese national football team is also under immense pressure because of Director Cao's incident.
Before the audition even started, Cao Jian's fame spread throughout the country once again, making him a national idol.

Meanwhile, the drama "My Fair Princess" became a hit even before the auditions began.

When Qiong Yao saw this news, she thought that collaborating with Cao Jian on this film was incredibly wise.

With this level of popularity and buzz, who in China can compare?
Two days after Director Cao arrived in Yanjing, the first round of auditions officially began amidst this buzz.
(End of this chapter)