Huayu: The Best Actor starts with obtaining the role entry

Chapter 96 - Xiao Zhao's Anxiety and Control

On the eve of the release of "The Best of Us".

Jing Tian made a phone call to Bai Ye, a call she had hesitated to make for a long time.

She had been waiting for Bai Ye's call, but he didn't call her for a long time.

She was also somewhat discouraged.

Originally, he thought that if Bai Ye didn't look for him, he would definitely not look for Bai Ye either.

But in the end, she was the first to break down and couldn't help but want to contact Bai Ye, taking advantage of the fact that "The Best of Us" was about to be released.

She also had a good reason to contact Bai Ye.

"Did Bai Ye disturb you?!"

Jing Tian has finished filming her movie. Although she will be joining another production soon, she is currently taking a break.

In order to see the best of us, she's staying home tonight and isn't planning to go out.

Bai Ye is probably still on set.

I wonder if Bai Ye will be able to find the time to watch this TV series.

She actually wanted to watch it with Bai Ye, just like last time, at Bai Ye's studio.

"No, Sweetie, I just finished filming. What's up?"

"Um... could you please stop calling me 'Sweetie'? It's so awkward."

After hearing Bai Ye's words, Jing Tian suddenly didn't know what to say.

awkward!

That was really awkward!

Why do you call yourself "Big Sweetie"?

Jing Tian looked down and suddenly a bizarre thought popped into her head.

Moreover, this title will likely stay with him for a long time.

Because of a TV series.

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When Bai Ye made a cameo appearance in this TV series with Bai Ye, the nickname that Bai Ye blurted out didn't seem to be edited out by the director.

"I can't bring myself to call her Sweetie."

Why?

Jing Tian was a little curious as to why Bai Ye couldn't bring himself to call out to her.

Everyone around me, especially those I'm close to, likes to call me "Sweetie."

When it came to Bai Ye, he couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Because I felt it was a bit too cheesy, I added a big one to make it feel more intimate."

The reason is also very simple.

It feels cheesy, so Bai Ye doesn't like to say it.

Before he had this nickname, he usually just called Jing Tian by her given name.

On the contrary, after adding the word "big," he could pronounce it more smoothly.

"alright."

Jing Tian didn't dwell on it, and after finishing speaking, she moved on to the topic she cared about most, "Will you watch 'The Best of Us' on White Night?!"

"Yes! Of course I watched it! This is my first time playing the male lead, how could I not watch it!"

This is not only his first leading role in a TV series.

Moreover, it was an investment made by his own studio.

The first broadcast rights have already been sold, but I've used that money to invest in "Want to See You".

The ratings for this first broadcast will also affect subsequent revenue.

Generally speaking, it's already quite good if the first broadcast can recoup the costs; making a profit is naturally the best outcome.

When "The Best of Us" premiered, it had almost reached the break-even point, and even made a small profit.

There will be second and third runs, online streaming, DVD rights, and more.

This accounts for a significant portion of the revenue in a TV series.

Therefore, the premiere is also particularly important.

If the premiere doesn't perform well, then unless it becomes a huge hit like Chinese Paladin 3, it will either be undervalued or completely fade into obscurity.

There's a strange phenomenon in the entertainment industry.

As long as you have a certain level of fame, everyone will give you one or two chances.

Once you miss these two opportunities, you're basically out of the game.

And once the first opportunity is seized, it's like the beginning of the Demon Lord Chonglou.

The four characters Zhou Yu, Zhao Gao, and Ximen Qing all had increasingly smooth careers after that.

Especially after the broadcast of Chinese Paladin 3, The Myth, and the New Three Kingdoms.

Bai Ye's acting career has been completely opened up, and she no longer needs to spend a lot of time introducing herself to others before conducting business, as she did before.

And how could Bai Ye not care about this TV series starring the main character?!
This is, after all, the first time I've ever taken on such a responsibility.

If you can demonstrate to people in the industry that you have enough ability to drive viewership ratings, then you'll have a chance to become a lead actor in the future.

Instead of the current situation where people would give more thought when looking for a lead actor.

It's not just a matter of resource exchange; more importantly, Bai Ye has never played a leading role before, and the market lacks confidence in him.

He gets a lot of offers for supporting roles, because he has already been tested by the market, especially in period dramas.

Who told him that all his previous roles were in period dramas?!

The Best of Us can be considered a transformative work for White Night.

"It's a pity we're not together, otherwise I would have liked to come and watch it with you."

Jing Tian felt a pang of emotion upon hearing Bai Ye's words.

She was actually waiting, waiting for Bai Ye to invite her over at this time. As soon as Bai Ye said so, she would immediately drop everything and go to find him.

To her disappointment, Bai Ye didn't say anything at all, but instead said, "Yes, I'm still filming right now, otherwise we could watch it together at the studio!"

Jing Tian felt somewhat disappointed.

After waiting for so long, Bai Ye actually said this.

This is not the outcome she wanted to hear.

Why is Bai Ye pretending to be confused?!

Does he really not understand what he means?!
Not getting the answer she wanted, Jing Tian was also somewhat uninterested and didn't want to say much. She then echoed, "Yeah, I also have something to do. I'll contact you again after I finish watching tonight."

"it is good."

After Bai Ye finished speaking, he hung up the phone and looked at the person next to him who was eavesdropping with amusement.

He even pretended to be looking at Zhao Liying elsewhere.

If you want to listen, then listen! Who are you trying to impress with this act?!

Wanting to listen, they pricked up their ears to eavesdrop, but not wanting to be discovered, they deliberately turned their heads to look elsewhere.

Doesn't this look kind of cute?!

"Finished?"

When Zhao Liying saw the teasing look Bai Ye gave her, she felt a little embarrassed, but she still forced herself to stay composed.

She originally thought she was strong enough inside.

Moreover, couples need to trust each other, even though infidelity can happen anytime, anywhere in the entertainment industry.

But Zhao Liying still believed that Bai Ye should be trusted.

If you don't trust the other person, what's the point of being in a relationship?!

But as soon as she had this idea, she realized that she had overestimated herself.

She simply can't not care!
Especially after learning that it was Jing Tian.

Before her was Jing Tian. Although they weren't together, she could sense that Jing Tian liked Bai Ye.

While eavesdropping just now, I became even more certain of my guess: Jing Tian does indeed like Bai Ye.

This has to be guarded against.

Bai Ye might not have this thought, but Jing Tian certainly did. While Bai Ye could block it once or twice, what about ten or twenty times?!

Surely they'll give Jing Tian a chance?

If the other party were to win over Bai Ye just like that, wouldn't I be devastated?
This is why Zhao Liying felt she had overestimated herself.

"Little Zhao, how come I never realized you were so cute before?"

A smile flashed across Bai Ye's face as he reached out and touched Xiao Zhao's hair, but the touch was quickly avoided.

Xiao Zhao crossed her arms and smirked, "There's a lot you haven't noticed yet. Why don't you agree? Judging from her tone, she'd fly over right away if you said yes!"

"Xiao Zhao looks cute when she's jealous."

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It's like punching cotton – a feeling of utter helplessness.

Zhao Liying felt she had gone too far when she said those words.

Bai Ye refused, but he still said these things.

But I just can't control myself, especially when I think about how my boyfriend is being eyed by other girls.

She doesn't have any sexual desires, and with her boyfriend being targeted, how could she possibly be in a good mood?!

"I'm talking about serious matters!"

"I'm talking about serious matters," Bai Ye said, but seeing Xiao Zhao's fixed gaze, he had no choice but to continue explaining, "There are some things that can't be done."

He still has some moral sense.

However, what surprised Bai Ye was Xiao Zhao's controlling nature.

That seems quite strong.
This is only the beginning. Although Xiao Zhao's behavior was similar before and now, his desire for control seems rather strong.

After they got together, especially after they became intimate, Xiao Zhao seemed to have a stronger desire to control him, and she always felt that this was not good.

This feeling of being controlled is not what he wants.

"Bai Ye, don't you think I'm being unreasonable?"

Xiao Zhao changed the subject, realizing that her question had been a bit excessive.

But there are some things I just can't control.

She regretted saying it as soon as she said it, but since she had already said it, she could only try to make amends elsewhere.

After saying that, she added, "I just feel a little insecure. There are too many beautiful women around you, and I can't compare to them."

Xiao Zhao really doesn't have much confidence in her appearance.

Among the girls who are close to Bai Ye, the good-looking ones so far are Liu Shishi, Yang Mi, Tang Yan, Bai Bing, and Jing Tian.

These five people all have a good relationship with Bai Ye.

As you can see from previous interviews, everyone really likes to mention Bai Ye.

Among the cast of Chinese Paladin 3, Yang Mi and Bai Ye have the most interactions right now. Liu Shishi is also having a rumored romance with Bai Ye. Tang Yan has even stated in front of the media several times that Bai Ye is the character she most wants to work with in Chinese Paladin 3.

Furthermore, after the broadcast of Chinese Paladin 3, Tang Yan and Bai Ye were also involved in a period of being promoted as a couple, although it wasn't done by their respective studios, but rather by fans who simply shipped them.

In the TV series, when Bai Ye kissed Tang Yan, the sight of his earlobes turning red was screenshotted and posted on a forum.

Many people now call Tang Yan the "kissing scene mentor" for Bai Ye.

When interviewed by the media, Tang Yan simply smiled and gave answers that left much to the imagination.

Then there's Baek Bing, who mentioned Shinhwa in a previous interview.

In the drama, she chose Brother Hu, but in reality, if she had a choice, she would choose Bai Ye.

As for Jing Tian, ​​that's an open secret.

Just from the tone of her voice on the phone, Zhao Liying could tell that Jing Tian liked Bai Ye.

All of the actresses who worked with him liked Bai Ye.

It would be a miracle if she felt safe, which led Zhao Liying to find that her desire for control was growing stronger.

Seeing her looking somewhat upset, Bai Ye sighed, reached out and hugged her, gently comforting her, "Xiao Zhao, you have to have confidence in yourself. Actually, you're very pretty too."

"But compared to others, I'm just too ordinary."

It's not just fame, it's also good looks.

She felt that compared to other celebrities, she was too ordinary and not presentable at all.

Hearing her say that, Bai Ye patted her back and comforted her, "Little Zhao, look at you, you're so insecure. Well, you're the heroine who wants to see you, so you must have some outstanding qualities, right?!"

Um.
That makes a lot of sense.

Although she knew Bai Ye was just trying to comfort her, Zhao Liying still believed him.

If you can't compete in looks or fame, then you have to focus on improving your acting skills!

Since Bai Ye chose me to play the female lead in "Someday or One Day" because of my acting skills.

Then she'll have to rely on her acting skills.

While she may not be able to compete in terms of looks for now, she can compete in her career!

As long as she hone her acting skills and takes one step at a time, she will eventually surpass all the aforementioned enemies and potential future enemies!
At this moment, Xiao Zhao's ambition reached its peak!
Composing himself, Xiao Zhao looked up at Bai Ye with intense eyes and asked, "Shall I watch 'The Best of Us' with you tonight?"

Regardless of what those women actually think of Bai Ye!
Now, it's enough that I'm by Bai Ye's side!

Instead of wasting her time internally, she should enjoy the present. She needs to climb to the top step by step. Beauty fades with age, and only mutual support in their careers can make each other indispensable.

Although she doesn't know what the future holds, Zhao Liying is happy with this moment, and she's determined to hold on to it.

And work hard for the future.

If she keeps standing still, she probably won't be able to keep Bai Ye.

"Of course, no problem. If you don't have a show tonight, let's watch it together."

"Yeah, I don't have any scenes tonight, and our scenes will be finished soon. After that, are you going to join the cast of 'Those Years' right away?!"

Zhao Liying is quite familiar with Bai Ye's work arrangements.

After she finished filming, she actually had nothing to do.

I might take on some supporting roles later, but I won't do too many. I'll need to adjust my schedule based on what I want to see.

"We'll have to wait for Liu Shishi's side, and it won't be that quick. I still have editing to do! I'm working with Director Lin. Post-production will probably have to wait until after 'The Best of Us' finishes airing, which is around the time I'll start filming 'Those Years'."

The post-production editing of the drama "Someday or One Day" must have taken a lot of time.

After all, it involves two timelines, and this is the first time Lin Yufen has tried this type of story.

And most importantly, in those years, the main reason for starting filming was to wait for myself and Lin Yufen.

Because of a director and a male lead.

How can filming possibly start if the two of them don't go?!
"Okay, then I'll stay at your place from now on?"

"You didn't have any work afterwards?"

Bai Ye was somewhat surprised. Zhao Liying staying at his own home meant that she had no plans to join the film crew for shooting.

After all, if there's a film or TV show, it's impossible to stay here forever, even if it's filming in Shanghai.

There will definitely be some conflicts in the subsequent work arrangements.

"That's it. I don't have much popularity or status. Now I'm just waiting for you to appear on 'Want to See You'."

Zhao Liying shook her head; she had originally planned to take on a supporting role.

However, upon hearing that Bai Ye would be staying at home for a while, she decided to temporarily refrain from taking on any acting roles.

During this period, I lived with Bai Ye for a while.

Besides, unlike Bai Ye, I don't have the same popularity, so I can't just accept any script.

"I have some resources here. If you don't have any, I can recommend some to you."

Bai Ye's words also stirred something in Zhao Liying's heart.

She had wanted Bai Ye to introduce her to someone for a while, but she was too shy to ask.

Now that Bai Ye has offered to introduce him to resources, agreeing now seems like a good idea.

But she refused!
"Forget it, I think my acting skills need to be honed a bit more. Since I'm staying at your place these days, you can give me some pointers on my acting. Besides, when you come back, you'll probably be eating takeout or eating out again, right?!"
If I'm with you, I can cook for you. Just send me a message when you get back.

"it is good!"

Holding Zhao Liying in his arms, Bai Ye felt a warmth in his heart.

If someone is willing to heat up your food at home and wait for you to come back, and you still ask them to go to film a movie, that's somewhat impolite.

(End of this chapter)