I'm not mentally ill, I'm a master of a thousand faces!

Chapter 155, What a surprise!

Zhang Dahuzi still holds considerable influence in Beijing's social circles.

Especially in the realm of television dramas.

He spoke.

Just like Liu Yehong, although his relationship was even deeper, and he had a close connection with Li Mo in the Beijing circle, Li Mo never spoke up.

If he opens his mouth, he won't say much, and you'll definitely have to give him some face.

Open up.

And not speaking.

The difference is significant.

This shocked Yu Mingsheng, as his son had called him in front of so many people.

So that's what it means to open your mouth!

You need to find a way to owe someone a favor!

"Old Zhang, are you sure?"

"We're all grown men; once we say something, we can't take it back."

Well, actually, Zhang Da Huzi was already somewhat regretting his impulsive actions earlier.

If you give him another chance to choose.

Um.

I guess he'll say it too.

At this moment, Zhang Da Huzi spoke.

"Since he's so confident and keeps saying he can play this role, what's wrong with me saying a few words in his defense?"

After talking for a while, Yu Mingsheng hung up the phone and murmured something.

"I didn't expect Li Yun to have such a powerful background."

"You mean Zhang Dahuzi personally sought out a role for Li Yun?" Ye Jiunian was somewhat shocked. He was well aware of Zhang Dahuzi's reputation; he had become incredibly popular thanks to the CCTV version of Jin Yong's novel. Although he was part of the Beijing entertainment circle, he also had influence within the CCTV circle.

At this moment, Yu Mingsheng pondered.

"The last time Zhang Dahuzi went to such lengths to ask for a role was for that actress named Liu Qianqian."

"The one rumored to be his goddaughter, Liu Qianqian."

The audition results are not out yet.

It's been four days already. Based on the audition results, the results should be out on the same day, or at the latest, within two days.

Based on experience, four days is likely a period of intense competition among top talents, while others are making efforts elsewhere.

"It seems Jiao Jun'en and I are having a tough time deciding," Liu Yehong remarked at home. "I've definitely met my match."

It should be a fierce battle between myself and Jiao Jun'en.

That's why the production team is in such a difficult position.

However, Liu Yehong still had some confidence.

The Shanghai Film Studio's "Lotus Lantern" features Erlang Shen, a classic character that Liu Yehong loved as a child. He thought Erlang Shen was very cool.

At this time, Liu Yehong also made sure to visit his aunt's family. The couple were big shots in the CCTV circle, and as someone who wanted to make it in the entertainment industry, he definitely needed to get to know them better.

My aunt's house is very big.

The Li family in the capital.

A family of scholars for three generations, a true and upright old Beijing.

Liu Yehong brought some tea that her uncle liked when she visited.

It wasn't expensive, but it was my uncle's favorite tea.

"Thank you for your kindness." Liu Meng smiled and accepted the high-mountain black tea that Liu Yehong had brought.

Indeed, tea itself is not a valuable thing, but the sentiment behind it is priceless.

"How did the audition for the role go?" Liu Meng asked, even though she didn't know much about the entertainment industry.

Liu Yehong only said that he was still waiting for notification, and that losing to Jiao Junen was not a shameful thing, no matter what the result was.

Liu Yehong was well prepared for this.

While humility exists, confidence also remains.

"It's quite interesting, actually. When I was auditioning, I saw the third actor, Li Yun, who was... well... yes, as handsome as my uncle."

"Then he must be quite good," Liu Meng said with a faint smile.

But the speaker meant no harm, while the listener took it to heart.

Li Yun

Also surnamed Li.

Although she didn't doubt anything, Liu Meng still vaguely remembered the name.

Just then, Liu Yehong received the notification of the audition results.

When the phone rang.

He was even somewhat taken aback.

"Huh? It's him?"

"are you sure?"

At this very moment, Chiao Chun-en, who is in Taiwan, is reading a storybook to his daughter.

For this audition for the role of the Lotus Lantern, Jiao Junen prepared many books and templates of legends and stories.

These stories all became my daughter's bedtime stories.

The daughter hopes her father will become the Erlang Shen who protects the people at the mouth of the Guanjiang River.

To become that towering, indomitable god.

Jiao Jun'en said, "I will."

Jiao Junen prepared for this role for a long time.

But when the audition results came out...

Jiao Junen was surprised and taken aback.

"It's him? No, it's actually him."

Li Yun, a rising star in the acting world.

He will play Erlang Shen in the CCTV version of The Lotus Lantern.

It wasn't Liu Yehong, nor was it him.

It was Li Yun who surprised everyone.

It's that new generation male actor.

It's that young man.

Jiao Junen never expected this outcome.

"Daddy, Daddy, when can you become Erlang Shen?" Jiao Jun'en's eldest daughter asked, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her father.

Jiao Jun'en's eyes looked somewhat gloomy and helpless at this moment.

"I'm sorry, daughter, I might..."

"It's okay, no matter what, Daddy is always our guardian angel! I'm even happier that Daddy isn't someone else's guardian angel, because Daddy belongs only to the two of us!"

The younger daughter seemed quite happy.

Perhaps it's the innocent and carefree words of children that have a healing effect.

Jiao Jun'en also recovered from her momentary disappointment.

Although the role I had been preparing for for a long time was taken by a new generation actor.

It was a case of unfavorable outcome despite the effort.

But he overcame such a major event as divorce; nothing could defeat him.

One failed audition is nothing.

However, he was somewhat puzzled by something.

How did I manage to lose?

"I never thought you'd actually succeed." At this moment, Jiang Chenggang was somewhat shocked.

Li Yun actually won against Liu Yehong and Jiao Jun'en.

As a third-rate, third-tier actor.

They won against the second-tier teams and those that were once considered near-first-tier teams.

This is considered fighting a monster that's way above your level!

"Could you be the eldest son of some prestigious family? Is there some identity you haven't told me about?" Jiang Chenggang looked at Li Yun, wanting to re-evaluate the young man.

"If I had that status, would I still be a struggling actor in Hengdian World Studios?"

Li Yun felt somewhat helpless.

"My background could even be described as a hellish start."

"That would be awesome." Jiang Chenggang didn't know what to say at this moment; he was simply excited.

This is CCTV's first attempt at a large-scale mythological production since the turn of the millennium.

The second one that Li Yuan got.

He's still the second male lead with considerable acting potential and charisma.

This is the most important role Li Yun has ever received, bar none.

Li Yun then learned why he had been able to land the role.

It turned out to be Zhang Da Hu Zi, who personally recommended himself in his own name.

Jiang Chenggang was surprised, even shocked.

"What's your relationship with Zhang Da Huzi? Why are you speaking up for him like this?"

"It's a relationship."

Li Yun felt heartened.

"I will remember this kindness."

Along the way, in this world.

There are still many karmic connections formed, and blood ties are not the only means of creating bonds in the world.

I am not all alone.

(End of this chapter)