Huayu: Starting with Hijacking from "The Story of a Noble Family"

There are no restrictions on the use of interception points; as long as he is not afraid of filming multiple projects at once, he can use them all at once.

There's no need to save any points, because what's truly important to him is skill points, not the resources and opportunities that come with intercepting them.

Not to mention that besides the "system," he also has the two cheat codes of rebirth and photographic memory.

As long as his skill level increases, even without using the interception points, he can still thrive in the entertainment industry based on his memories from his previous life!

A few days later, on August 2nd, Sina Entertainment officially announced that "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils is about to start filming, the roles of Duan Yu and Wang Yuyan have been decided, and there are new changes for Murong Fu and A Zhu."

The report clearly states that Xu Heng, the male lead of "The Story of a Noble Family," will play Duan Yu, and Liu Yifei, the second female lead of "The Story of a Noble Family," will play Wang Yuyan, and both have officially signed contracts.

A'Zhu is tentatively cast as Liu Tao, A'Zi as Chen Hao, and Murong Fu as Xiu Qing; however, they have not yet officially signed contracts.

The next day, many media outlets visited the set of "The Story of a Noble Family," and Xu Heng and Liu Yifei were interviewed together.

"Xu Heng, how did you land the role of Duan Yu?"

"Just like with 'The Story of a Noble Family,' I got the role through a normal audition."

"Is that really all there is to it?"

"Otherwise what? You all know what my family situation is like, and I don't even have a management company yet."

Why don't you sign with a talent agency?

"I don't want to sign."

"Not signing anymore?"

"I don't have that idea for the time being."

Do you think you can play the role of Duan Yu well?

"certainly!"

Do you think you're more suitable for this role than others? Like Lin Zhiying?

"I haven't seen anyone else audition for this role, including Lin Zhiying."

What's your opinion on Liu Yifei, who is not yet 15 years old?

"Effie has great potential and is very hardworking. She's completely different from her seemingly delicate appearance. I have high hopes for her future!"

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There have been rumors that Zhang Da Hu Zi wanted to cast Lin Zhiying as Duan Yu.

Compared to other actors who auditioned for the role of Duan Yu, Lin Zhiying is undoubtedly much more famous.

Unfortunately, these reporters were unaware that after the news broke yesterday that Xu Heng would be playing Duan Yu and had already signed a contract, Lin Zhiying's team proactively contacted the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" production team, expressing their willingness to lower their fee to take on the role and even cover the production team's losses in case of breach of contract.

Xu Heng's salary was only 32 yuan. Now the first payment has been made, which is a little over 10 yuan before tax and a little over 7 yuan after tax.

If the production team breaches the contract, the money already paid will be the penalty, which is nothing to Lin Zhiying.

His popularity has declined significantly, and it could even be said that he is now somewhat out of fashion.

If I can take on this role, I might be able to regain some popularity.

Previously, he was unwilling to lower his salary, simply because he was arrogant and wanted to continue to negotiate with the production team. Now, however, he is clearly getting impatient.

However, Zhang Dahuzi directly rejected Lin Zhiying's team's request.

In Zhang Dahuzi's opinion, Xu Heng is more handsome than Lin Zhiying, has a better image and temperament, and his acting skills are not bad either. Most importantly, he is younger.

Lin Zhiying was born in 74 and is already 28 this year, while Xu Heng is only 18. In terms of age, Xu Heng is clearly more in line with the character of Duan Yu!

This was also the reason why Yu Jianming agreed to let Xu Heng play Jin Yanxi!

Chen Kun was born in 76, so he's 26 this year!

Is it possible for a 26-year-old young master from the Republican era to still be single?

Not to mention that even if Lin Zhiying voluntarily lowers her fee, her total fee will still be 100 million, which is three times that of Xu Heng!

If Xu Heng becomes famous after "The Story of a Noble Family" airs, he'll make an even bigger profit!

Fortunately, Zhang Dahuzi did not leak this news, which was a way of giving face to Lin Zhiying, a star from Taiwan, so as not to offend the Taiwanese capital. Otherwise, it would definitely be considered a big news story!

Liu Yifei, who was not far away, was also surrounded by many reporters. This was the first time she had faced such a large crowd. Fortunately, her mother was by her side.

"Could you tell me how you were chosen to play Wang Yuyan?"

"It was the producer of the TV series 'The Story of a Noble Family' that recommended me to audition. On my way back from the audition, the production team called and confirmed that I was cast."

Why did I choose you?

"The scene I auditioned for that day was A Zhu's last scene before she died. After I finished filming, the director felt that I was very versatile and had great potential, so I got the role."

"You're not even 15 years old yet, and you're already playing such an important role. Aren't you afraid of messing it up?"

"I'm a little nervous, but I'm also very lucky. I will try my best to learn and read more of the original works."

"Wang Yuyan is a fairy-like figure, a classic in many people's hearts. Do you feel pressured?"

"I know many people are looking forward to this role, but they are also afraid of being criticized. I will try my best to stay true to the original work and play this role well."

"How do you switch between playing the spoiled Bai Xiuzhu and the gentle Wang Yuyan?"

"Bai Xiuzhu has a very willful personality and is prone to temper tantrums, while Wang Yuyan is very quiet and devoted. Now, in the 'The Story of a Noble Family' production team, I will deliberately restrain myself a bit to find the right feeling for Wang Yuyan."

Have you seen Li Ruotong's portrayal of Wang Yuyan?

"I've seen it."

"How do you feel?"

"She's beautiful, but everyone's portrayal will be different; I'll play my own version."

"Anything you'd like to say about acting opposite Xu Heng again?"

"Xu Heng is an excellent actor, and he was a great help to me in this drama, 'The Story of a Noble Family.' I'm very happy to be able to work with him again!"

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Compared to Xu Heng's answer, Liu Yifei's answer was noticeably more modest and humble.

However, reporters these days ask very unfriendly questions, and you can't be too polite in your answers either, or they'll think you're easy to bully.

However, it seems that because Liu Yifei was relatively young and had a good attitude, the reporters did not make things too difficult for him.

A few days later, after the interview was reported by various media outlets, it began to be discussed on some forums and communities, such as the famous Tianya Community.

Tianya Community does not yet have a dedicated entertainment gossip section, but it does have a film and television review section.

Although the number of netizens who frequently visit this section is not large, it has become one of the top and most core discussion sites in the domestic film and television industry.

"This Xu Heng seems a bit arrogant!"

"He's a bit arrogant, but he's undeniably handsome!"

"I don't know how good his acting is, but to be able to land the male lead roles in two dramas in a row, 'The Story of a Noble Family' and 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils,' and to have no special background and be a student at the Beijing Film Academy, his acting skills shouldn't be bad!"

"You actually believe he has no connections?"

"How could someone without connections land the male lead role in two major dramas in a row? At most, their family background simply isn't that impressive!"

"This little girl is so pretty, and she's not even 15 years old!"

"Casting a girl under 15 years old as Wang Yuyan? Zhang Dahuzi is simply reckless!"

"This young lady seems a bit arrogant, and she debuted as the second female lead in 'The Story of a Noble Family,' and now she's playing Wang Yuyan. She's clearly someone with quite a background!"

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