Huayu 2007, Cultivation Superstar

Chapter 44 What? Let me replace Hu Ge?

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"The Legend of the Condor Heroes", Lu Feng guessed, should refer to the one filmed by Hu Ge.

That drama was supposed to be filmed in 2006, but because Hu Ge was in a car accident, the entire crew delayed the filming for a year. In September this year, they were ready to restart filming.

The system has already given an invitation to the crew, so it is likely to be a sure thing.

I just don’t know, which character it is?
"Guo Jing is impossible."

"Considering my image, it's either Lu Guanying or Ouyang Ke... I'm lucky, the second male lead is Yang Kang?"

After watching Li Xiaoqin go upstairs, Lu Feng thought for a while but couldn't come up with a definite answer.

Turned and walked towards the school gate.

He didn't know that Li Xiaoqin had been lying on the balcony, looking at him from afar, with his shadow reflected in her eyes.

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Near Shanghai Film Group.

In a cafe on Film Street.

"Wait a minute, your hair is messed up."

"Today, uncle will teach you a universal truth. The older a woman gets, the pickier she becomes about men, especially if she's still single."

After getting off the car, Li Songqiang helped Lu Feng tidy up his hair at the door, making him look delicate and handsome, and then took him in.

Not long after, Lu Feng understood what Li Songqiang was talking about.

After entering the coffee shop and turning a corner, Lu Feng saw a woman who was about 40 years old, very intellectual and elegant.

She sat in the corner by the window, with wavy curly hair.

An exquisite small leather bag was placed casually next to it. It was impossible to tell what brand it was, but the leather was very delicate, so it was probably not cheap.

She likes to drink caramel macchiato, and there must be a little princess living in her heart.

——At first glance, I thought it was Li Li from "Fang Hua".

"Mr. Li, long time no see. You look even more charming than before. It seems you are in high spirits because of good things happening to you."

"Boss Wang, you are the one. You are becoming more and more brilliant."

On a weekday evening, there weren't many people in the cafe.

Li Songqiang pulled Lu Feng to sit down and chatted casually with the lady opposite.

Li Songqiang is a musician and has played in a band himself. He has the romantic aura of a musician, but he is also a shrewd businessman.

Over the years, he has traveled far and wide and gained a lot of knowledge. He always has endless new things to talk about, which makes Mr. Wang opposite him laugh so hard that he can't stop.

"Mr. Wang, let me formally introduce you. This is my nephew Lu Feng, a new singer who's been very popular recently. The song 'Guest' that was playing in the cafe when we walked in just now is his new song, which he wrote and composed."

Li Songqiang did not say that Lu Feng was a contracted singer of his company, but directly said that he was his nephew, which made the relationship suddenly become very close.

This also made it impossible for Mr. Wang to refuse easily.

"He is indeed a handsome man."

The moment Mr. Wang came in, he was shocked by Lu Feng’s handsomeness.

Especially Lu Feng's noble temperament, which was different from the roughness and frivolity of most young handsome guys. He was full of restrained sexual tension, which was a perfect killer for her.

At this moment, when she heard Li Songqiang say that Lu Feng was his nephew, she couldn't help but want to laugh.

With Li Songqiang's family genes, could they give birth to such a handsome guy?
"Nephew, where are you studying?"

President Wang looked at Lu Feng. She knew why Li Songqiang came.

"Mr. Wang, you are truly a forgetful person. Didn't I tell you last time? Lu Feng is studying at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and is well-liked by his teachers and classmates. His acting skills are definitely fine."

Li Songqiang helped Lu Feng to brag.

Lu Feng screamed in his heart, this is a big problem.

According to the system's evaluation, my acting skills are only F-level, and at most I can play a small supporting role like a soldier.

But the resources are right in front of him, how could Lu Feng refuse?

At this moment, he could only nod guiltily.

"Mr. Wang, I heard that your company is teaming up with Huayi to work on a big project called "The Whistleblower", starring all big stars. Do you think it's possible to get our Lu Feng in it?" Lu Feng couldn't help but widen his eyes when he heard what Li Songqiang said.

what's the situation?
Isn’t it “The Legend of the Condor Heroes”?

How did it become "The Sound of Wind"?

The level has been improved so much?
Sure enough, Mr. Wang fell silent and felt speechless.

Although she also wanted to get one of her own into the crew of "The Sound of Wind", it had to be at least a top-tier star.

Even a star like Huang Xiaoming, who became famous at the beginning of this year with "The Bund", could only play a Japanese colonel in the crew of "The Sound of Wind".

Lu Feng is such an unknown character that he can probably only play a Japanese soldier in the film.

Is it meaningful to play this kind of role?
In 2007, the mainland movie box office was very sluggish. A movie that could break 5 million yuan was considered a great success, and could even be among the top of the year.

The current film industry is dominated by Hong Kong and Taiwan stars, especially the leading male roles, which are almost impossible to give to mainland stars.

The heroine does have resources, which occasionally leak out.

It was not until the beginning of 2008, when Edison Chen's nude photo scandal took away a wave of Hong Kong and Taiwan female stars, that mainland female stars finally saw a glimmer of hope.

However, at this stage, although there are few resources, the top male actors in the mainland are hungry and want to make movies.

They have long been very dissatisfied with the situation where male stars from Hong Kong and Taiwan have been dominating the film market and are eager to change it.

But they are also worried that the market will not recognize them.

Therefore, Shanghai Film Group joined hands with Huayi, gathered many powerful actors from the mainland, and prepared a big production "The Whistleblower", hoping to drop a blockbuster bomb in the market.

If it succeeds, a lot of capital will inevitably come in.

The opportunity for mainland male actors to prove themselves has come.

——The most crucial thing is that "The Whistleblower" is Huayi's last battle before going public, which is related to the market's valuation of Huayi. Huayi has mobilized almost all of its stars, so how can outsiders squeeze in?

"All the roles for the project 'The Whistleblower' have already been confirmed. I'm afraid there's nothing I can do."

Mr. Wang took a sip of coffee and then shook his head to refuse.

"In that case..."

Mr. Wang thought that Li Songqiang was about to turn around and leave, so he wanted to say some polite words and complain to Li Songqiang.

We are old friends. Even if the deal doesn't go through, we still have friendship.

Unexpectedly, Li Songqiang ordered two more desserts, sat down again, and said with a smile, "Boss Wang, you are truly a god. I finally invited you out, and I definitely can't let this trip be in vain."

He was just testing the waters.

He had never even thought about a film project like "The Sound of Wind". He just wanted to test Mr. Wang's attitude.

Just now, Ms. Wang thought for a while before denying it, which means she is still willing to help.

That's what we talked about.

Li Songqiang continued, "I heard that your company's collaboration with Tangren on filming The Legend of the Condor Heroes ran into some problems. I think the lead actor was in a car accident, so it was delayed for a year. Has the project been restarted?"

Jin Yong's dramas are most suitable for promoting newcomers.

"The Legend of the Condor Heroes" is Li Songqiang's goal.

A film project like "The Sound of Wind" sounds impressive, but for a newcomer, it would be difficult to get the leading role unless he or she is directly airdropped in and causes a huge public opinion effect.

Otherwise, it would be better to watch Jin Yong's dramas, which are easier to gain national popularity.

Lu Feng is not just an actor.

After gaining national popularity, his commercial value as a singer will only become more terrifying.

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Li Songqiang's words made Mr. Wang stunned for a moment.

"Mr. Li, you're not trying to let Lu Feng take over for Hu Ge, are you? Given our relationship, it wouldn't be a big deal to let Lu Feng join the cast of The Legend of the Condor Heroes, but aren't you being too greedy?"

Mr. Wang didn't know what to say.

Although Shanghai Film Group is indeed one of the main investors in the project "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", she can also call Mr. Cai from Tangren and force a few people in.

But isn't it a bit exaggerated to change the male lead right away?
Boss Cai is not made of clay either.

(End of this chapter)