Entertainment 2000: Supporting female stars will bring you a hundredfold return

Chapter 421 Liu Qianqian doesn't seem to be acting!
Tang Yan left with gratitude.

The other four directors didn't say anything; some drank tea, while others looked at their documents.

As a teacher at the Central Academy of Drama, Liu Tianchi nodded encouragingly to Tang Yan.

Summer's complexion remained unchanged, but she noticed the glint in Tang Yan's beautiful eyes.

Knowing that this girl was just one step away from falling into her boss's hands, he realized that she was about to fall for him.

As for when to kick him, that's entirely up to the boss.

The door was pushed open from the outside.

However, no one came in.

When everyone started to have doubts.

Suddenly, a pair of black trousers with leggings and a pair of black cloth shoes with blue soles were lifted up from the side of the door.

Take two steps.

Wang Baoqiang appeared sideways in the doorway. His arms hung naturally at his sides, and his shoulders were slightly shrugged.

She turned around and walked in with small, quick steps.

Keep your eyes straight ahead and your heels steady.

As a kung fu master, Tang Wen could tell at a glance that he had some skill with his legs.

Yet, the person's posture was extremely reserved.

It felt like a martial monk, strictly adhering to the precepts and possessing some skill, coming to pay respects to his master.

really.

Wang Baoqiang stopped three steps in front of Tang Wen and clasped his hands together in a salute.

After straightening up, he took a step back to the right.

Looking at his posture, his spine was straight, but his shoulders and neck were hunched, and his eyes were staring blankly at the floor in front of him.

The monk's robes, covered in patches, did not attract anyone's attention.

What was even more striking than his monk's robes was his bald head.

A bald head with bluish stubble.

It was obviously freshly shaved; if a few incense burns were added, anyone who saw it would think it was a young monk who had just become a nun.

Moreover, he was the kind of monk who lacked confidence, presence, and personality, and was an outsider in the temple.

Once Wang Baoqiang was fully upright, Liu Tianchi read out the script:

"If Grandma can't drink fresh blood, she'll die. It's you, monk, who killed me! How can you be at peace with yourself like that?"

Wang Baoqiang looked at Liu Tianchi with a firm and clear gaze:
"No, I am a monk, how can I kill living beings so casually... No, no, absolutely not!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously leaned back slightly, trying to create distance between himself and Liu Tianchi.

This is an instinctive resistance.

Liu Tianchi was a cold, word-reading machine: "If you leave now, I will immediately kill all the animals on the mountain!"

Wang Baoqiang shifted his gaze from her face to the ground, where it flickered and shifted. After a long pause, he clasped his hands together in front of his chest and said, "Amitabha... I'm sorry. I'll stay."

After speaking, accompanied by a barely perceptible sigh, his shoulders slumped and his head hung completely low.

He slowly bent down, sat down on the spot, and kept chanting "Amitabha Buddha".

Liu Tianchi put down his lines and looked at Tang Wen.

The room was quiet; no one made a sound.

"Awkward yet sincere, ugly yet kind," Tang Wen said with a smile. "Xu Zhu, you're the one!"

Wang Baoqiang's portrayal of Xu Zhu is capable of overshadowing Gao Hu.

Given that he is an artist from Blue Star, choosing him is perfectly reasonable.

“Baoqiang is really good.” Xia Tian followed up, “The ground is cold, get up quickly.”

Wang Baoqiang then got up from the ground, scratched his head, and gave a simple, honest smile.

Tang Wen pointed to the wall: "Alright, don't go out anymore, sit down and wait for dinner."

"it is good."

Wang Baoqiang sat down on the empty chair by the wall.

Liu Yifei knocked on the door and walked in, one hand behind her back: "Brother, hello President Xia, hello teachers, I'm here to audition for Wang Yuyan."

Tang Wen nodded and said, "If you're ready, let's begin."

Liu Yifei suddenly pulled her hand out from behind her back; it was a sheet of paper with her lines written on it: "Then, brother, can you help me with the scenes?"

Mr. Tang, are you rehearsing the lines?

This is undoubtedly against the rules and violates principles.

It's unfair to the actresses who auditioned earlier.

On a larger scale, if word gets out, it will affect the reputation of the entire planet—where is the fairness and impartiality in the audition process?

But looking at the stunningly beautiful Liu Yifei, Xia Tian smiled broadly, while the four directors remained unfazed.

She calls the "rules of the house" her brother, so who dares to say a word against it?
"So that's what you were hiding behind your back, waiting for me here?" Tang Wen glared at her, but Liu Qianqian stuck out her tongue, not afraid at all.

This girl has been well protected ever since she met Tang Wen.

I have never encountered any family crises since.

After signing a long-term contract, the company rewarded her with a large apartment in Beijing, which was registered in her name.

She also receives a substantial living allowance every month, which is deposited directly into her account.

My mother became a senior executive in the company and was respected by many.

As she grew older, her personality became more outgoing than when she was in the United States.

Tang Wen looked down at the neat handwriting on the manuscript paper: Hmm?
Is this a line from Murong Fu?
Don't wait for him to speak.

Liu Yifei had already closed her eyes, getting into the zone.

I wanted to say something to her, but looking at her pure and innocent face, what could I say?

In less than a minute, Liu Yifei's eyes were filled with tears, her snow-white chin was slightly raised, and she was stubbornly holding back her tears.

He looked at Tang Wen.

Tang Wen avoided her eyes and looked down at his lines: This girl really did put on a good performance.

The others were curious, not knowing which part she had prepared.

Liu Yifei's red lips trembled slightly: "Brother, are you really going to marry that Western Xia princess? And then never speak to me again?"

Tang Wen:?
What is this name?
The four directors looked on with curiosity: What is the relationship between this young girl and Director Tang?
This doesn't seem like acting.

Tang Wen remained silent, only reciting the words: "In the end, our fates are nothing more than that of cousins."

Liu Yifei's pupils contracted sharply, her body swayed, and her eyes became vacant.

She took a breath, her fingers unconsciously twisting her clothes, and said sadly, "You absolutely refuse to forgive me?"

Tang Wen was impressed by her well-prepared acting skills. Without making eye contact, he continued reciting his lines: "The great cause of restoring the country is more important than personal feelings."

Liu Yifei lowered her head and bit her lip, tears silently sliding down her porcelain-white face, a self-deprecating bitter smile tugging at the corners of her mouth...

The four directors of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" exchanged glances and applauded together.

Ju Jueliang, a graduate of Hong Kong's Infinite Performing Arts Training Program and director of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," tossed his medium-length hair and spoke first: "She has the shadow of Maggie Cheung! Her future is limitless!"

The other directors' lips twitched: No way, Lao Ju, you're setting the bar so high! What are we supposed to say about that later?
Director Yu Min, a graduate of the Communication University of China, reluctantly chimed in: "Wang Yuyan is none other than you."

Director Zhao Jian, a martial arts director who has directed films such as "Yanzi Li San", "Swordsman", and "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre", has a good eye for martial arts: "Yifei, have you been practicing martial arts for a long time? The last time I saw you wielding a sword, you were truly heroic and dashing."

Liu Yifei has no action scenes in this drama.

But Zhao Guandao couldn't refuse; he had to say something, even if it was just empty praise.

The director, Zhou Xiaowen, who was over 50 years old, clicked his tongue and looked at Tang Wen: "Director Tang, the young girl's performance was so outstanding, it will be hard to find a worthy successor. In my opinion, no one can match her."

Tang Wen's face and eyes were full of smiles: "Don't exaggerate."

The other three directors: Damn, experience really pays off!

Zhou Xiaowen chuckled to himself: You three are nothing compared to this. Go ahead and learn; it's all knowledge.

Liu Yifei is young and easily flattered; she already smiled broadly, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

Liu Tianchi beckoned to this "disciple" from another school: "Come and sit down."

The last two auditionees were Tang Yan, who had to rejoin the queue, and Liu Xiaoli, whom Tang Wen added on a whim.

To be honest, there's not much to prepare for Tang Yan's dream girl.

Meng Gu is a rare "mysterious" female protagonist in Jin Yong's works. She appears with a veil throughout the story, her appearance is not described in detail, and her lines are deliberately left unsaid.

This writing style is intended to strengthen the "dream" imagery. If a complete storyline were given to her, the novel would become overly focused on romance.

After Tang Yan finished her performance, she stood gracefully in the middle.

Since this was someone Tang Wen had specifically asked to help, no one in the room commented on it unless he spoke up.

"Looking at your profile, you were a beauty pageant winner. Have you signed with a company?"

"No, I haven't signed with the company!" Tang Yan's heart started pounding wildly.

Director Tang asked me what I meant by that?
"Study hard, and you'll pass." Any pretty girl could play this role.

Since Liu Yifei and Yang Mi are both in the cast.

It would be interesting to put together a "Three Beauties of Chinese Paladin" in advance.

"Thank you, Director Tang! Thank you, Director Tang!" Tang Yan expressed her gratitude repeatedly.

Xia Tian then said, "Tang Yan, right? Write down my contact information."

As Tang Wen's top secretary and one of the people who had been with him the longest, Xia Tian sensed that Tang Wen treated this woman differently.

As a subordinate, one should naturally think what the boss thinks.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Xia."

Tang Yan strode forward, feeling as if her feet were floating: This incredible good fortune has finally come my way?

Tang Yan thanked her and left, while Liu Xiaoli, wearing the classic strapless dress worn by Madam Wang in the play, walked in.

However, she was dressed somewhat conservatively.

Unlike Tang Wen's impression of the original actress Wang Luyao, who was so revealing.

You can't be too reserved in your role.

The performance was a complete mess.

It's true that Liu Xiaoli was originally a dancer, but how long has it been since she last performed on stage?

Her only advantage is that she looks like the lead actress Liu Yifei, and she's also a few points prettier than the other actresses.

Tang Wen gave her face and didn't comment in public. He just told her that if she wanted to play mother and daughter with Qianqian, she would have to work on her acting skills.

In the evening, Tang Wen invited everyone to dinner.

The following morning, after a long day of auditions and casting, the project was completed.

The casting process is finally over.

Inside Blue Star, a meeting was held to decide on the final candidates for the roles.

Qiao Feng, Wang Yuyan, Xu Zhu, Tianshan Tonglao... these characters need no further discussion.

In the conference room, computers and projectors were playing videos of auditioning actors.

First is Liu Tao.

She auditioned for the role of Wang Yuyan, and at Tang Wen's suggestion, she also auditioned for the role of A Zhu.

Another competitor for A'Zhu is Huang Yi, who gained fame for "Wrong Carriage, Right Groom".

There is another great beauty in period dramas – Jiang Qinqin.

This one also has a background in opera and is a Qiong Yao girl.

The head of Lanxing's artist management department, while looking at Jiang Qinqin on the screen, said something unrelated:
"Her contract with Qiongyao Company in Heyuan is about to expire. She and her agent don't plan to renew it. Several companies are currently in contact with her. A while ago, she asked someone to treat me to dinner to inquire about joining Blue Star Entertainment."

Clearly, this last sentence is what the artist director really wanted to say.

Unfortunately, Bluestar has not yet begun to expand its artist management business.

This is related to the future development of Blue Star Entertainment.

Tang Wen knew that those who followed him, whether it was Xia Tian or the other high-ranking officials, all hoped to make a fortune.

Therefore, going public becomes the only option in the future.

He is not opposed to it.

However, this does necessitate a gradual expansion of the brokerage business.

We can't rely solely on TV dramas and movies; we need to walk on two legs.

After replaying Jiang Qinqin's audition footage, Tang Wen said calmly, "It's okay for the company to hire people, but there needs to be a plan. You need to come up with a charter. Be aware that our film and television resources and business resources are also limited."

Unexpectedly, Tang Wen relented.

Summer and the director of the brokerage department were startled and quickly agreed.

If we're going to sign someone, we're unlikely to sign Jiang Qinqin first.

As everyone knows, Earth has no shortage of female entertainers.

Summer wants to sign several male artists to work like slaves and make money for the company, rather than signing female artists to "fight" in the competition.

The names of the four most popular young male stars had already begun to float in her mind.

Blue Star doesn't even have a single handsome male celebrity in the traditional sense right now.

Tang Wen is very handsome, but who would dare to treat their boss like an entertainer?

Ignoring their opinions, Tang Wen continued talking about the audition: "Liu Tao, her A Zhu is more gentle."

"agree"

"..."

“The next one is Azi, but there isn’t a particularly suitable one at the moment.” It was Director Zhou who spoke. He paused and said, “I still think that it would be a good choice to have Zhao Yanzi play both Azi and Azhu, or Zhang Ziyi or Fan Bingbing would also be fine.”

In short, he wanted to hire a big-name actress.

Zhao Yanzi's popularity among the public can generate a lot of buzz for the TV series.

However, they are quite difficult to invite.

Zhang Ziyi is a film actress, so she's even harder to invite.

But Director Zhou and the other directors all knew that if Tang Wen asked, they could definitely get the person to come.

“I have a suitable candidate, Azi.”

"Which one?"

"Chen, her acting skills and image support this role without any problem."

Azi is not easy to play; she has an extreme personality and distorted values.

Most actresses couldn't handle this role.

Seeing Tang Wen say this, Director Zhou nodded and stopped insisting.

Soon, the actors for most of the roles were cast.

It is different from the original timeline.

After removing Xu Zhu, Wang Baoqiang was used.

Yan Danchen has been cast as Li Qiushui.

Zhong Ling gave it to Yang Mi.

Originally, the role of Meng Gu was intended for Tang Yan, but Tang Wen thought about it and suggested that Jiang Qinqin could make a cameo appearance. In "Wind and Cloud," she played Nie Feng's confidante, the Second Dream who always wore a veil.

If she were to play a veiled Meng Gu again, it would certainly be a topic of conversation.

As for Tang Yan, she could play Abi, who is by Murong Fu's side, or Xu Zhu's subordinate, either Mei Jian or Zhu Jian, and would have more screen time.

Madam Wang then gave it to Liu Xiaoli…

"Then Duan Yu is the only one left to be decided."

Lin Chih-ying from Taiwan is busy and cannot find time for an audition at the moment.

Lu Yi and the others were not entirely satisfactory.

"How about Qiao Zhenyu? He still has the air of a noble young master."

Smoking was not prohibited in the meeting room, and after a long discussion, the room was filled with smoke, and Tang Wen still couldn't make up his mind.

So, they announced a break, saying they would talk again after dinner.

The issue of casting Duan Yu was still being discussed at the dinner table.

Liu Qianqian sat next to Tang Wen, initially just listening intently.

Hearing everyone discussing Duan Yu, he blinked and timidly asked, "I have a suggestion?"

The table fell silent as everyone looked at the girl.

Liu Qianqian blushed slightly and pointed at Tang Wen with her chopsticks: "It would be best if my brother played the role!"

(End of this chapter)