China Entertainment’s rescue plan is hard to come by

Chapter 970 Meeting at the top
Los Angeles, EuropaCorp.

A blonde female secretary dressed in a light-colored office lady outfit, carrying two cups of coffee, walked to the door of the private lounge with a nameplate and knocked lightly twice.

Only after receiving a "please come in" reply did they politely enter.

"Coffee, you two, please wait a moment. Director Lü Ke has scheduled the audition for 9:30."

"Okay, it's alright."

Liu Yifei nodded gently, politely accepted the coffee, but did not drink it. Instead, she gently placed it on the table next to her. Her assistant, Zhang Xin, did the same, politely accepting the coffee, thanking her, but not drinking it.

Having been in the industry for so long, even if I haven't encountered it myself, I've still heard about it. So, whenever I'm out and about, I absolutely refuse to eat anything edible unless it's brought by my assistant or someone else.

Don't be fooled by the fact that this is Hollywood; the crows in the world are all black, and many of the bad habits in the domestic entertainment industry were even learned here.

Liu Yifei auditioned for "Lucy" today, expecting to have many competitors, but when she arrived, she found that it was not what she imagined at all. The only other actors auditioning today were her and Scarlett Johansson.

Because she arrived a little early, she still needs to wait a while.

"Sis, have you noticed that this place doesn't really look like a film studio?"

Assistant Zhang Xin moved the coffee aside, took out her sister's personal water cup, and placed it there.

Liu Yifei casually took the drink, took a small sip, and knew she had an audition soon, so she shouldn't drink too much; just enough to moisten her throat.

He put down his cup, smiled, and asked in return, "So, what do you think it resembles?"

“It’s like a palace. Look at the decorations in this room, and the curtain wall, it’s all made of art glass.” Assistant Zhang Xin glanced at the wall of the lounge and said in amazement.

"What, even a world-renowned director like him has a less-than-ideal aesthetic sense than you?" Liu Yifei snorted and replied with a light smile.

"Oh dear, sis, that's not what I meant."

Zhang Xin looked embarrassed.

Liu Yifei smiled and shook her head.

However, it is true that she has auditioned for several Hollywood directors, such as Nolan's personal studio, which is completely like a film industry. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it is a film set.

But here, you really have to admit that the French are very romantic.

Liu Yifei smoothed her wavy hair. Her outfit today deliberately emphasized her femininity: a light pink velvet dress that perfectly hugged her figure, outlining her graceful curves, and a simple necklace adorned her neck.

In her view, although the character "Lucy" in the script has her body modified by new chemical drugs and her brain potential is infinitely developed, ultimately becoming a being that transcends humanity, the core of the character "Lucy" is still a human woman, whether from the subtle settings in the script or the plot about her mother.

The entire script tells a story of the leaps in emotions, or rather, a kind of sublimation, from personal emotions to racial emotions, and finally to biological emotions.

To be honest, this concept fascinated her quite a bit. In the past two years, she had been filming several science fiction movies with her husband, and had learned a lot about various science fiction settings and views of human history. Compared to the philosophy she used to like, this concept was just as nice.

The transformation from chaos to omniscience, from vulnerability to control, was an unprecedented challenge and temptation for her, and she really wanted to try it.

Just as she was getting back into the script, the crisp sound of high heels clicking on the marble floor, growing louder as they approached, broke the atmosphere of the waiting area with a certain undeniable rhythm.

Zhang Xin, the assistant, immediately looked towards the entrance, and Liu Yifei followed suit, glancing up slightly as well. Sure enough, her biggest rival today, Scarlett Johansson, Hollywood's rising star, walked in, surrounded by her assistant and agent.

Unlike Liu Yifei's "strong gender-specific" outfit, Scarlett Johansson seemed to wear "power" on her body, deliberately downplaying her feminine characteristics. She chose a well-tailored white suit and trousers, with her blonde hair loosely tied up at the back of her head, revealing her smooth forehead and slender neck.

With her signature languid yet alluring smile on her face, her gaze, like a precise radar, quickly swept across the room before, unsurprisingly, locking onto Liu Yifei, who stood there.

She left her assistant and agent behind her and walked straight over, her steps calm and confident, as if she were playing on home turf.

"Crystal!"

Scarlett's voice carried just the right amount of surprise and enthusiasm as she extended her hand, "I never expected to meet you here, this is such a wonderful surprise."

Liu Yifei immediately stood up, her smile gentle, and lightly shook hands with Scarlett, her fingertips feeling slightly cool: "Scarlett, it's been a long time. Seeing you makes me feel that the sunshine here is especially bright today."

When it comes to polite conversation, Ms. Liu says, "I'm not bad at it either."

One is a rising Hollywood starlet with immense appeal and popularity, while the other is an Asian actress who has been proving herself internationally through her work over the past two years, gradually rising to the top of the international entertainment scene.

It can be said that they are evenly matched.

Prior to this, although the two did not have much interaction, they had met at some events in North America and were not strangers to each other.

Upon hearing Liu Yifei's praise, Scarlett chuckled in her signature pursed lips, "Oh, Crystal, you always have such a way with words. To be honest, when I saw you and Tom Cruise in 'Edge of Tomorrow' at the beginning of the year, I was truly amazed. The female power you displayed in the film was simply insane. I loved it so much."

“Thank you.” Liu Yifei nodded slightly, her eyes clear, and replied gently, “But compared to the Black Widow storm you unleashed in ‘The Avengers,’ I’m still a little lacking. Natasha Romanoff is now the kind of girl all over the world wants to be—cool and powerful.”

The two looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere as harmonious as a world-famous painting, perfectly illustrating the meaning of "meeting at the summit." To an outsider, they would have looked like very close friends.

Before the audition even started, Scarlett sat down and chatted as if they were old friends. She elegantly tossed her hair and spoke with a hint of discussion in her voice, "The role of Lucy is very challenging, isn't it? From an ordinary person to... almost a god. I'm really looking forward to seeing how director Luc will portray this transformation."

"Yes, the tension of the concept is very appealing."

Liu Yifei nodded, her tone calm yet carrying her own personal insights, "But I think the most touching thing about Lucy is probably not how much power she gained, but how she lost her 'human' side in the process, or how she returned in another way."

“Oh? Very insightful.” A sharp glint flashed in Scarlett’s eyes, which was quickly masked by a deeper smile. “It seems you already have a lot of ideas about this character.”

"These are just some immature understandings." Liu Yifei lowered her eyes modestly, her tone just right, but there was a hint of pride in her heart.

That person seems to be quite useful!
Just then, the female secretary who had just appeared knocked on the door again to inform them of the audition order: Liu Yifei first, Scarlett later.

“It seems we’re about to feel the pressure from each other.” Scarlett raised an eyebrow slightly, her tone carrying a hint of provocation, but wrapped in a friendly shell.

"That would be my honor," Liu Yifeifei replied flawlessly, her eyes unwavering.

"Good luck, Crystal!"

"Scarlett, you too~"

(End of this chapter)