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Chapter 189 Audition Failure Reason: Not Saying Hello to Zhang Chen

Morning Light Entertainment 11th floor.

As the company grows bigger, this place starts to feel crowded. The headquarters building has only been under construction for more than a year, so it will probably take about two years to move to the new building.

At present, we can only rent out several floors as much as possible to ensure the normal work of employees.

In the largest conference room at present, there are already seated the two directors of the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" crew, Zhou Xiaowen and Yu Min, as well as producer Li Xiaoping.

"Except for Zhang Chen and Yifei, all other roles are still under discussion."

Li Xiaoping took a thick stack of actor information and placed it in front of everyone.

Zhang Chen also looked through the actors' information. He wanted to see if there would be any changes in the actors since this TV series started filming about half a year later than the original one.

After watching it once, my impression of the actors has basically not changed.

And there is one more.

"Zhao Zhetian?"

Zhang Chen pointed at one of the documents and asked Li Xiaoping with some confusion.

"Yes, the crew originally planned to start filming in the first half of the year, but because of your schedule and the progress of the film and television city, it was delayed until now. It's the same for her. She didn't have a schedule originally, but now she does."

"Which role does she want to audition for?"

"We have decided on Mu Wanqing and A Zi and A Zhu, but we'll have to wait and see for the details."

Zhang Chen tapped the table subconsciously. He didn't expect that the late-started project would still bring about significant changes.

"Then let's start the interview."

Zhang Chen didn't say much. It was up to him to decide who would go and who wouldn't.

As for whether Jin Yong thinks it is appropriate, and whether the director thinks it is appropriate?
It doesn’t matter. There’s nothing Jin Yong can do if he feels it’s inappropriate because he has the copyright.

If the director feels it is not suitable, then change the director.

A few minutes later, the first actor who came in was Zhao Zhatian. Judging from her tired appearance, she must have been called in for an audition not long after arriving.

"Hello, Director, Hello, Mr. Li. I'm here to audition for the roles of Azhu and Azi."

After Zhao Zhatian came in, he greeted everyone present and then went straight to the point.

"Then let's get started."

Zhou Xiaowen didn't waste any time. The script clips of their respective roles had already been sent in advance to all the actors preparing for the interview. Now all they had to do was see if their performances met their requirements.

A few minutes later, Zhao Zhetian finished his performance.

All I can say is that she, who had played Xiaoyanzi before, was very suitable for the quirky role of A Zi, but it was also a bit distracting, as everyone always felt that she was Xiaoyanzi instead of A Zi.

As for the gentle and considerate Ah Zhu, her performance can only be described as average.

Zhou Xiaowen and Yu Min were also whispering their opinions to each other.

Zhang Chen clicked his fingers twice.

"Go back and wait for notification. If you are needed, I will call your agent." After receiving Zhang Chen's hint, Li Xiaoping quickly made the decision.

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Li."

Zhao Zhatian was also a little surprised. She thought that with her fame, it should be a sure thing for her to get these two roles, and it should be decided on the spot.

If the schedule issue had to be considered before, it would have made things difficult for the crew, but now her schedule had been specially reserved for the "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" crew, and it was not finalized immediately, which made it a little difficult for her to accept.

But no matter how hard it was to accept, she didn't dare to act recklessly in Chenguang Entertainment. She could only bow slightly and leave the meeting room.

"Boss, are you dissatisfied?"

Although Li Xiaoping rejected the person, the one who was truly dissatisfied was Zhang Chen. She also wanted to know why Zhang Chen didn't want to use Zhao Zhatian.

After all, having a famous star like Zhao Zhetian in a drama should be beneficial to the TV series rather than harmful.

"Well, because she didn't say hello to me just now."

Zhang Chen made up a reason casually. As for the real reason, it was naturally that he didn't like this person.

"Well, that's rude and indeed can't be used."

Zhou Xiaowen, Yu Min and Li Xiaoping looked at each other in bewilderment. They didn't expect that the reason why Zhao Zhetian, the most popular person in TV dramas today, failed the interview was that he didn't say hello to Zhang Chen?

But who can blame this TV series, as it was fully invested by Chenguang Entertainment, whose boss is Zhang Chen?

Zhao Zhetian might not have figured it out, but in general, when it comes to casting for TV dramas, directors and producers have more say.

In her opinion, Zhang Chen was more like a bystander than an interviewer today.

Waiting room.

"Yifei, do you think I can do it?"

Shu Chang was called by Liu Yifei for an interview today. She always felt that it would be easier to have someone accompany her while filming a TV series.

It takes several months to shoot a TV series. If there are no girls to chat with, I always feel like something is missing in my life.

The previous crew of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber was fine, as Gao Yuanyuan and Fan Bingbing were there to accompany her, but this time they each had new dramas to shoot, and Morning Light Entertainment did not want too many familiar faces in several Jin Yong dramas.

Having Zhang Chen and Liu Yifei, two familiar faces from the previous drama, was already a big risk. If the Tianlong crew continued to use the previous crew, it would be too easy for the audience to be distracted.

So in order to continue to have a good sister to chat with in the Tianlong crew, Liu Yifei found Shu Chang, with whom she had worked before in The Story of a Noble Family.

"Don't worry, with your acting skills, it will be easy for you to get the role, right?"

Although Shu Chang, who was born as a child star, has not yet received formal actor training, he already has his own set of acting skills.

His acting experience over the years is indeed enough to make the director team look at him with high regard.

"Then wish me good luck!"

Shu Chang took a deep breath and walked towards the meeting room.

The distance was not long, and a minute later, she arrived in front of Zhang Chen and others.

"Shu Chang?" "Hello Zhang Chen, hello directors, hello Mr. Li."

Seeing that Zhang Chen knew her, Shu Chang was somewhat surprised and greeted him.

After hearing Shu Chang's greeting, the people sitting next to Zhang Chen couldn't help but look at Zhang Chen.

What that means is: This girl greeted you, Zhang Chen, as soon as she entered the door, so can she be exempted from the test?

"Well, which role are you auditioning for?"

Zhang Chen felt a little embarrassed when they looked at him. He coughed and took over the audition process.

"I auditioned for the role of Tianshan Tonglao."

Shu Chang was a little embarrassed. It took a lot of courage for a little girl to interview the role of an old lady in a play.

"Well, sure, get ready to join the group."

Zhang Chen saw that Shu Chang did not change her original choice of role in the play, and her resume was indeed sufficient, so she was the most suitable among all the candidates.

Moreover, Liu Yifei really needed a girl of the same age to accompany her on the crew, which was also what Sun Fang had told him before he came, so he made the decision right away.

"Huh? I haven't auditioned yet?"

"No, I trust you to play the role well, we are in a hurry."

Zhang Chen was too lazy to explain the reason as he still had to interview many actors today.

"Okay."

Shu Chang left the meeting room in a daze.

When she returned to the waiting room, Liu Yifei jumped up, walked in front of Shu Chang and asked, "How is it?"

"It should be no problem."

Shu Chang glanced at the actors around him and didn't say anything too directly, so as not to cause any unnecessary trouble to the crew.

"That's fine, it's my turn now, I have to work hard too!"

Liu Yifei clenched her fists and encouraged herself.

Shu Chang opened his mouth, wanting to tell Liu Yifei that Zhang Chen was inside.

But after thinking about it, he felt that saying this would make others misunderstand that Liu Yifei's role had already been decided, so he tactfully kept his mouth shut.

One minute later, in the conference room.

"Hello, Director. Hello, Mr. Li."

When Liu Yifei entered the door, she politely greeted several elders.

The people present looked at Zhang Chen again.

Yifei came in without saying hello to you, is that wrong?
Zhang Chen looked at the teasing from these people and sighed, feeling that his image of being impartial and just today was completely ruined.

"Go, next one!"

Zhang Chen waved his hand tiredly and asked Liu Yifei to just walk away.

"I haven't said what role I'm going to play yet."

"No need to choose, you play the role of Tianshan Tonglao."

Zhang Chen said something unhappily to Liu Yifei who was trying to make trouble.

There are two directors present at the scene. This is the first time they are working together, and we cannot let them always see Chenguang Entertainment using backdoors.

Liu Yifei wanted to say something, but after being glared at by Zhang Chen, she looked at the two directors angrily, said thank you obediently and left the meeting room.

"Let Yifei play Tong Lao? If you're sure, I'll write it down."

Zhou Xiaowen picked up the pen with a smile and was about to write Liu Yifei's name in the column of Tianshan Tonglao on the form.

"Well, I'm going to shut up from now on. Directors, you two can handle it."

Zhang Chen also felt that it was a bit too much to act arbitrarily for three consecutive times without asking the director for his opinion at all.

Since we invited this person to film a TV series for Chenguang Entertainment, we must give him the face he deserves.

"No, no, no, please give us your suggestions so that we don't have to start all over again."

Zhou Xiaowen was just joking. In the end, whether the actors they selected could be used or not would depend on Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen gives them face, and they also have to give Zhang Chen face.

However, the subsequent auditions for the roles went very smoothly. Zhang Chen just watched from the sidelines the entire time, neither saying yes nor rejecting anyone.

Until the first auditioner for the role of Xu Zhu appeared.

"Hello directors, Mr. Li, and Mr. Zhang Chen. I am here to interview for the role of Xu Zhu."

"Zhang Yi?"

"Yes, I'm a newcomer, but I've studied in the Capital Friendship Drama Troupe's student class and have performed in several plays now."

"Then let's get started."

Zhou Xiaowen didn't say much. Since no actor from Chenguang Entertainment itself is competing for the role, it depends on how well other actors fit the role.

As for whether he is a big enough celebrity or not, it doesn’t matter. After all, no matter how big his status is, it is not as big as Zhang Chen’s.

The ratings are being watched by Zhang Chen, a big Buddha. Even if other actors are newcomers, as long as their acting skills are good, Chenguang Entertainment Room will not reject them.

Zhang Yi's performance was also very fast, and it was obvious that he had put a lot of effort into understanding the character of Xu Zhu.

"I'm done with my performance."

　Today's update is 4 chapters with 1.2 words, so there will be another 4000-word chapter later.

　　
　
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