Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 53 Agreed
After exchanging such pleasantries, we got to know each other.

Hu Xiaobei coughed lightly and said straight to the point, "Aunt Liu, we asked you and Xixi to come here because the crew has reached a critical juncture in casting.

The investors and producers are at a stalemate and want to ask Xixi to participate in another round of martial arts training before deciding on the role according to the process."

He didn't mention the trivial disputes on the crew, but spoke sincerely and with a serious attitude.

When An Xiaoqian heard this, her cheeks puffed up and became round, just like a fluffy little bun.

She bit her lower lip with her pearly teeth, leaving a row of small marks. Her brows were tightly knotted into a small knot, and her big eyes blinked, full of dissatisfaction.

"Huh! I was the top performer in both the public auditions and online voting. Why did you say I wasn't suitable for the role last time, but now I have to go through audition training again?"

As he finished speaking, his eyes began to turn red, his nose felt slightly sore, and he looked aggrieved, which made him particularly lovable.

Hu Xiaobei's breathing stopped involuntarily, his body stiffened instantly, and his heartbeat became irregular.

The originally calm pupils suddenly dilated, as if stirred by the wind, causing a ripple and revealing a moment of absent-mindedness.

His lips parted slightly as if he was about to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat.

He could only try his best to restrain himself, pursing his lips tightly, with a frozen expression on his face, and only his ears were quietly turning red.

Seeing that he was silent, Zhou Xiaowen hurriedly stepped forward and explained in a gentle voice: "Xixi, this is not to question your ability, it is really to convince everyone.

Your image and popularity are both advantageous. With a little practice in martial arts, you will be the perfect match for the role of Little Dragon Girl."

Liu Xiaoli gently patted her daughter's slender, green onion-like hand, signaling her to calm down. She turned her gaze to Hu Xiaobei and whispered softly, "Xiaobei, let's be reasonable. Xixi's schedule is also tight.

If they continue to do this, will Sissi be kicked around like a ball?
Xixi is quite famous, and we've already auditioned for all the roles we should have. Is it appropriate to keep dragging this out without even mentioning a contract?"

Hu Xiaobei remained silent and sighed in agreement.

The role of Xiaolongnu has been hyped up by the public for more than a year. The crew has changed the casting several times and has been inconsistent. There is really no integrity at all.

In the original time and space, An Xiaoqian probably did not audition again. It is difficult to judge the details because no relevant reports have been found.

Because she probably received a call from the crew for a costume fitting while she was on vacation in the United States, but it seems they didn't confirm it was her, and perhaps they were just using her as a backup. (PS: This part of the article is different.)
It should be that after a few days of waiting for Xun Ge'er's official announcement, the crew was really at a loss and she took advantage of the opportunity.

Even so, some compensation will have to be paid afterwards.

If Zhou Xiaowen and Hu Xiaobei had not joined, it would have been fine.

But the two of them are in the crew, and they want An Xiaoqian, who is also from the Beijing Film Academy, to suffer in silence. That is simply unconscionable.

Thinking of this, Hu Xiaobei first glanced at Principal Zhang and Zhou Xiaowen, and saw that they had no intention of objecting.

Then he turned his gaze back to Liu Xiaoli, choosing his words carefully, "Aunt Liu, there are some things we can't talk about, but as a student of Beijing Film Academy, there are some things we can talk about."

After saying that, he paused for a moment before explaining the division of casting forces within the preparatory group and the inside story.

Seeing Liu Xiaoli's surprised expression, Hu Xiaobei knew that she must have guessed the wrong thing.

As for An Xiaoqian, she looked confused, as if she was listening to a foreign language.

It seems that as long as Liu Xiaoli doesn't object, An Xiaoqian will basically have the upper hand.

Hu Xiaobei sighed slightly, his voice softening unconsciously, and looked at them sincerely: "In this crew, each party has their own calculations, and the interests are complicated.

But we all graduated from Beijing Film Academy, so we have a natural sense of closeness.

In this crew, we are the only ones who don't care about personal gain and choose to stand with you."

An Xiaoqian raised her eyes and met Hu Xiaobei's sincere gaze. Her heart moved slightly and her hesitation grew stronger.

Hu Xiaobei added the finishing blow at the right moment: "Before we came, we had already made a promise to the crew. After you come back with us this time, if there are any further changes, we will both quit the crew."

Zhou Xiaowen quickly followed up: "Xiaobei is right, the crew has also guaranteed it."

At this time, Principal Zhang, who had been silent the entire time, spoke up: "Xixi, they're doing this for your own good. Beijing Film Academy students aren't afraid of trials. With people watching over them, show your true strength, and your future will be bright."

An Xiaoqian was silent for a long time, then looked at her mother again. She saw that her mother's eyes were gentle and firm, with expectations hidden in them, like silent encouragement.

She subconsciously pursed her lips, her chest rising and falling slightly. She took a deep breath, puffed up her face, clenched her fists, and said with all her courage, "Okay, let's try again! If this doesn't work, will you really accompany me?"

He had barely finished speaking when his momentum gradually weakened and his voice became lower, like a coward who was afraid to walk alone at night.

Only her eyes were fixed on Hu Xiaobei, and those clear eyes were full of uneasy expectation as she waited anxiously for his response.

A smile flashed across Hu Xiaobei's eyes, but he didn't mean to laugh at her. Although he felt helpless, he still raised his eyebrows in cooperation, deliberately cleared his throat, and responded solemnly as if he had made an alliance: "Okay!"

After everyone finished their discussion inside, Hu Xiaobei breathed a sigh of relief and stood up first, only to suddenly feel a heavy weight weighing on his heart. As he stepped outside, the dazzling sunlight poured down like a waterfall, its blazing light casting distinct shadows on their faces, illuminating everyone's expressions clearly.

Hu Xiaobei seemed to be hiding an unresolved worry. The warm sunlight wrapped around his body, but it could not dispel the helplessness in his heart.

It felt like a small bug was scratching his heart, making him feel irritated and secretly sighing at the difficult situation that would follow.

An Xiaoqian beside him seemed like a different person, and the gloom from before was completely gone.

Her face was full of eagerness to try, and she was skipping forward like a happy little rabbit that had regained its freedom.

He kept chattering, excitedly gesturing with his hands in the air: “When the time comes, I will practice my sword skills first, and make my moves smooth and beautiful.

Practice flexibility again, hey... wow! The moment Sissi appeared, she immediately stunned the whole audience! "

As she spoke, An Xiaoqian looked back at Hu Xiaobei from time to time. Her big, bright eyes seemed to hide a little uneasiness, as if she was constantly confirming that he had not forgotten the agreement of "advance and retreat together".

If he happened to catch Hu Xiaobei's gaze, he would quickly look away like a frightened little rabbit and pretend nothing happened.

Hu Xiaobei caught a glimpse of it out of the corner of his eye, feeling helpless yet amused, with mixed emotions in his heart.

Thinking of his dazed behavior in the house just now, Hu Xiaobei couldn't help but feel annoyed: His Taoist heart is unstable, which is a big taboo and he needs to be vigilant.

But now seeing her full of energy, his thoughts couldn't help but drift to the martial arts test later.

His mind kept flashing through thoughts of the difficult faces in the preparatory group, and he was also worried about which forces were secretly interfering, so he temporarily changed the standards for the martial arts test.

The more he thought about it, the tighter Hu Xiaobei's brows furrowed, and for a moment, he became worried.

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaowen fell back a few steps, quickly approached Hu Xiaobei, nudged him lightly with his elbow, and jokingly lowered his voice, "You're completely under Xixi's control now. You'll have a lot of work to do from now on."

As he spoke, a smirk appeared on the corner of his mouth, he raised his eyebrows, and his eyes were full of teasing.

Hu Xiaobei rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily, "It's all your bad idea. You're just taking on all the trouble for me."

Although he complained, he unconsciously quickened his pace and followed closely behind the mother and daughter.

The group soon arrived at An Xiaoqian's house. The house was not very big, but it was decorated warmly and full of life. It was not the big villa they had imagined.

Liu Xiaoli's face was full of smiles, as warm as a stove in winter. She extended her hand and said, "Come in and sit down. You guys take a rest first. I'll pack up and be there soon!"

Then he called An Xiaoqian and handed the washed fruits to the two of them.

An Xiaoqian responded cheerfully, holding the fruit plate steadily with both hands. Her big, watery eyes curved into crescents, and a sweet smile hung at the corners of her lips: "Director Zhou, Xiaobei, eat some fruit!"

　As early as when I updated Chapter 24 in two days, I was ready for single-player mode.

　　Unexpectedly, everyone's persistent voting, reading and commenting have kept this book at the top of the public new book list, and its recommendation vote ranking has always been around 1100.

　　Perhaps this is why we were able to attract editors to sign contracts.

　　The direction of the next plot has become clear, and the filming of The Return of the Condor Heroes has begun. From this chapter onwards, the content is basically full of Qian's content.

　　The interactions between the male and female protagonists will also start to increase. I put a lot of thought into writing it, but I don’t know if my writing style can make you empathize with it better.

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