Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Li Guoli's voice was clearly tinged with frustration.

He had a very good impression of Huo Huajian, an actor from Taiwan. Their previous collaborations had failed for various reasons, but when it came to preparing for "Chinese Paladin 3", Huo Huajian was the first person he thought of.

They finally managed to get the person on the job through the script and their sincerity, but at the last minute, their boss wanted to replace them.

This is not only a slap in the face for him, but also a challenge to the director's authority.

"So fast?"

Cai Yinong was also somewhat surprised. Just a few days ago, Li Guoli complained to her that the character of Xu Changqing had a very special temperament and it was difficult to find an actor. How come they found one in the blink of an eye?

But as the person in charge of Tangren, she had already spoken, and there was no reason for her to take back her words.

Especially in front of a master like Zhang Ze, if we break our promise, how can we maintain our credibility in the future?

But Li Guoli is a meritorious director of the company, so directly refusing to acknowledge his feelings would indeed be inappropriate.

Cai Yinong was caught in a dilemma.

Sitting opposite him, Zhang Ze took in all of this. He knew that this was the time for him to show his good manners.

"President Cai."

He took the initiative to speak up, "Since the production team already has a preferred candidate, let's follow the rules and I'll go to the audition."

"If my performance doesn't satisfy the production team, then I can't blame anyone else."

Cai Yinong looked up and gave Zhang Ze a deep look.

This young man is not only capable, but also knows how to conduct himself appropriately; he is truly rare.

Her opinion of Zhang Ze rose even higher.

"it is good."

She said to Li Guoli on the phone, "In that case, let's decide through an audition."

"Use whoever is more suitable for the role."

"Select the best candidates!"

Li Guoli wanted to say something more, but Cai Yinong's tone left no room for argument.

"It's settled then. You can arrange the time."

After saying that, she hung up the phone.

Listening to the busy tone on the receiver, Li Guoli sighed helplessly. Even if he was stupid, he knew that his boss was determined to send someone in.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and call Howard's agent.

When Huo Huajian heard the news, a hint of displeasure appeared on his usually calm face for the first time.

The character I already had was suddenly interrupted by a Cheng Yaojin (a character from a popular Chinese novel)?

He was just an unknown nobody, someone I'd never even heard of.

"Director Li, it's alright."

He maintained his composure over the phone, saying, "I will be there for the audition on time."

But the moment he hung up the phone, his previously gentle face darkened.

"You don't need to hand me Tang Ren's scripts anymore."

He said coldly to his agent beside him.

The agent was startled, but seeing Huo Huajian's gloomy expression, he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

Huo Huajian was seething with anger.

He never imagined that he would one day have his role stolen by such an unknown nobody.

it is good!

He wanted to see just how powerful this little guy who had suddenly appeared was.

He has absolute confidence in his acting skills.

His face alone, along with his years of acting experience, is enough to make those minor characters who got in through connections feel ashamed.

He wanted to make the other party understand what professionalism is.

Inside the private room, Cai Yinong regained her composure after hanging up the phone.

She pulled a simply designed business card from her card holder and pushed it in front of Zhang Ze.

"Mr. Zhang, I didn't handle this matter well enough today."

"Please take this business card; it has my personal phone number on it."

"Consider this a favor I owe you. In the future, if there's anything I can do to help you in Shanghai or the film and television industry, feel free to call me anytime."

Zhang Ze was overjoyed, but he kept saying "you're too kind."

"Mr. Cai, you're too kind."

That's how you build connections!

At this moment, Zhang Ze felt that he had made the right move.

If I were just an actor, I wouldn't be treated with such great respect by Tang Ren's CEO.

Moreover, he has always believed in the principle of repaying kindness tenfold.

Those who cultivate the Tao take cause and effect very seriously, and they do the same to outsiders.

So after accepting Cai Yinong's favor, he also had the intention of giving her some pointers.

He accepted the business card and casually remarked, "By the way, Mr. Cai, you might want to check out some online novels about time travel to the Qing Dynasty in your spare time. Some of the stories are quite reminiscent of the style of Aunt Qiong Yao back in the day."

After saying that, he got up to take his leave.

After Zhang Ze left, Cai Yinong sat alone in the private room, repeatedly pondering his last words.

Novels about time travel to the Qing Dynasty?

Qiong Yao?

A thought flashed through her mind, and she instantly understood Zhang Ze's unspoken meaning.

This was a subtle hint to her: online literature holds a treasure trove of Qing Dynasty dramas that rival those of Qiong Yao's works!

She couldn't sit still any longer and immediately dialed the assistant's number again.

"Xiao Chen! Right now! Help me find some of the most popular time-travel novels about the Qing Dynasty online!"

"Please prepare a detailed report for me. Also, send a copy to the company's planning department and have them assess the feasibility of adapting it into a TV series!"

Leaving the private restaurant, the wind from the Bund brushed against my face, carrying a hint of the dampness of the river.

Zhang Ze was in a great mood and immediately called Zhao Liying.

"Hey! Everything's taken care of, my studio is officially open!"

"Really!"

A joyful shout came from the other end of the phone, "Congratulations! Boss Zhang!"

"He's still all alone."

Zhang Ze joked with a smile, "But I just had an audition. I'll come back to see you after I'm done here."

Zhao Liying's voice softened instantly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible pride.

"Okay, take good care of yourself while you're out there, don't overwork yourself."

The two exchanged sweet nothings and showed concern for each other on the phone until Zhao Liying needed to rest early because she had filming the next day, at which point they hung up.

After that, Zhang Ze called Yang Mi again.

"Big star, great news! I got an audition spot for 'Chinese Paladin 3'!"

"Ahhhhh!"

A signature scream came from the other end of the phone, so loud that Zhang Ze had to hold the phone away from him. "I knew you could do it! With Master Zhang on the case, one is worth two!"

"Don't rush to pop the champagne at halftime, or you might turn your joy into sorrow!"

Zhang Ze interrupted her with a smile, "This is just an audition; the role is still far from being decided."

"Pshaw, with a master like him on the job, this little role is a piece of cake." Yang Mi was full of confidence.

After ending the call, Zhang Ze returned to his hotel, immediately turned on his computer, and began searching for all information about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 3".

He focused his research on the character Xu Changqing, especially the tragic love story that spanned three lifetimes, but ultimately ended with him letting go for the sake of the world.

He needs to thoroughly understand the core of this character.

Meanwhile, the "Future Superstars" QQ group, spontaneously formed by the cast and crew of "Chinese Paladin 3," was buzzing with excitement.

The group only has a few confirmed lead actors: Hu Ge, Tang Yan, Liu Shishi, and of course, the talkative Yang Mi.

Yang Mi had just hung up on Zhang Ze when she couldn't wait to drop a bombshell in the group chat.

Yang Mi: "I have some great news to share! One of my super talented friends is auditioning for our show!"

Tangtang: "Who is it? A man or a woman?"

Da Mimi: "It's a guy! A super handsome man! And he's also a master fortune teller, his predictions are incredibly accurate!"

Poetry Master: "Master? You mean the one you mentioned before?"

Yang Mi: "Yes, yes, yes! It's him! He's such a nice person, and his acting is amazing too. He's practically perfect!"

Yang Mi showered Zhang Ze with praise, portraying him as a peerless master with both good looks and strength, as well as an air of mystery, instantly piquing the curiosity of everyone in the group.

Tang Yan was very interested in the handsome master who was about to arrive, while Liu Shishi was more interested in the incredible fortune-telling that Yang Mi had described.

Watching the constantly flashing chat window, Hu Ge, sitting in front of the computer, merely twitched the corner of his mouth and did not participate in the discussion.

After the car accident, although his appearance remained handsome after the repair, the scar left an indelible shadow in his heart, making him more silent than before.

As for new actors, he doesn't have any particular feelings. If they have a good personality and get along well, then he'll be with them; if not, he'll treat them as ordinary colleagues.

Anyway, the entertainment industry is so big, the chances of future collaborations are slim.

As Tang Ren's pillar of support, Hu Ge naturally had the confidence to say that.

And so, thanks to Yang Mi's enthusiastic promotion, before Zhang Zeren even arrived at the film set, various legends about him had already begun circulating within the core circle of the crew.