Have you ever been a celebrity? Why are you writing about entertainment?

Fei Hong is virtually unknown in the entertainment industry. Despite debuting many years ago, he remains at the bottom of the social circle, occasionally making headlines for his romantic relationships with female celebrities.

Tong Yulu is well-known, but her list of works is pitifully short. Apart from girl group songs, there are even some unheard-of covers and minor roles in web dramas.

How could an artist of such caliber as a hidden dragon and a phoenix chick end up in Yu Wei's studio?
What are Yu Weitu doing? When they signed Lin Yuting before, they could be said to have a keen eye for talent, recognizing the child's potential. But these two are clearly mediocre at best.

Aside from confusion, all that's left is envy. Fishwell Studio has clearly made a name for itself, and its future development will be explosive.

They have both great works and immense popularity; how did such extraordinary wealth fall into the hands of these two unknown young people?

LuLuWuwei: [I feel like netizens aren't very friendly towards me.]
The fermentation of public opinion has drawn more and more bystanders into the fray. These newcomers are not so friendly, and quite a few have launched sharp criticisms against them.

Some even said they were people who Yu Weidu couldn't make famous through connections, which was quite disheartening.

Everything has its advantages and disadvantages. Joining Yu Wei's studio may bring them a bright future, but netizens' expectations of them will definitely be raised infinitely.

Wong Fei-hung: [Shame breeds courage.]
They are indeed not worth expecting anything from right now, but this situation should improve a lot after the Spring Festival Gala.

What's more, there's also a fake Spring Festival Gala meticulously crafted by Yu Wei.

If you want to prove that you are worthy of the studio and to be an outstanding artist under Yu Wei, then you have to keep working hard.

[How's your script reading going, you two?]
Yu Wei plans to take them to audition for "Kung Fu Jungle". Whether they can get a main role depends on their abilities.

This movie is quite suitable for Fei Hong. After all, there aren't many handsome male characters, so if he wants to try, theoretically he has a chance with each one.

The role he chose was the male lead, Xiahou Wu. Although the character design was not as outstanding as Feng Yuxiu's, there was not much internal conflict. He really liked this kind of character with tension.

Although the character is supposed to be older, he actually looks older...

The competition for the male lead role will definitely be fierce. If all else fails, he'll play the Northern Leg King. He used to train his legs in kung fu, so this is his comfort zone.

Tong Yulu had never learned kung fu, so she decided to try out the role of Lu Xuanxin, a female police officer in the detective team. There were no action scenes; she was purely playing a character based on the plot.

She didn't care about failing the audition; she didn't have much of an emotional connection to the film anyway.

After agreeing on a time, Yu Wei boarded a plane back to Shanghai with the two of them early the next morning. Qi Yuan took over the rehearsal work, since he enjoyed doing it.

It's worth mentioning that Qi Luoan also went along, but she wasn't there to film a movie; she simply wanted to go back for a visit, treating it as a date or a vacation.

The audition for the role will take two days, which means Yu Wei will have to stay overnight at her home in Shanghai. She specially accompanied her. All I can say is that those who know, know; those who don't, there's no point in explaining.

Children shouldn't ask.

Hotels outside are too dangerous; getting caught twice is definitely something you have to do at home...

"After the casting call, I have to participate in the filming of a public service advertisement right here. I'm so busy."

Yu Wei has once again entered special forces mode, with his schedule packed full. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had time to participate in the movie casting process, as the CCTV advertising project is still in the approval stage.

"It's better to be busy."

Qi Luoan has already read the two advertisement scripts. The old man felt a little sad watching them at home, but he was a little moved by the dumpling one. They were completely different styles.

All I can say is that Yu Wei is really good at writing. Even someone as carefree as her felt warm inside, and anyone with a strong sense of empathy would surely cry their eyes out after reading it.

"It seems like Lao Qi has dementia; all he remembers is fishing."

Forget about your past failures, and you'll become more and more courageous in your fishing...

“He’ll slap you across the face, he’ll do it for no reason, my daughter loves it.”

The two had such an inappropriate conversation that Tong Yulu and Fei Hong, who were with them, didn't know how to respond. With bosses like that, life wouldn't be easy.

After getting off the plane, the two groups split up. Qi Luoan went straight to the studio and handed the two signed contracts to the staff.

Yu Wei and his two companions headed straight for the movie set. The audition area for "Kung Fu Jungle" was particularly eye-catching, and they could see the long queue from afar.

Actually, this kind of audition is the normal situation. The actors who auditioned for "Goodbye Mr. Loser" were all hired for free, which is why there wasn't such a big fuss.

Beside the queue, Yu Wei even saw several media outlets carrying cameras, randomly interviewing the auditioning actors.

There are actually many interview clips from auditions for roles, but they are usually only dug up after the actor becomes famous, since no one pays attention to the interview content before they become famous.

"So we don't need to queue anymore, right?"

The people queuing up are all new actors looking for opportunities. They have some fame, so they are not guaranteed roles, but they still get some preferential treatment.

The appearance of the three quickly caused a commotion at the scene, and they were surrounded by the newlyweds before they even went inside.

"Yu Wei, I am your fan!"

"Teacher Yu, I came here because I heard it was your movie."

"Me too."

The success of casting calls also depends on the film's and creators' reputation. If a new director plans to shoot an original script, even with poor promotion, not many people will come.

But a well-known movie is different; even if it's not a big production, it will be seen as an opportunity.

It's no exaggeration to say that at least 80% of the newcomers participating in today's audition are here because of Yu Wei, the screenwriter, whose works have appeared in novels, making it a very attractive prospect.

I came here specifically for Yu Wei, but when I saw him in person, how could I not be excited?

Coming today was definitely the right decision.

Not only Yu Wei, but the two people next to him are none other than Tong Yulu and Fei Hong, who just officially signed contracts...

They were brought to the production team right after signing the contract. Such great resources! Who wouldn't be envious?

Other talent agencies and studios might just be making empty promises about resources, but look at Yu Wei – not only did they give him opportunities right after signing, but his boss also personally protects him. This isn't just a boss, this is a benefactor!
"Teacher Yu, what do you think of me?"

"The studio needs someone like me."

"I am proficient in playing various instruments and singing, especially playing the wind."

There's no need to emphasize it deliberately...

Seeing that the audition was about to turn into a recruitment event for Yu Wei's studio, the production team finally couldn't sit still and quickly sent someone out to bring them in.

Director Zhao Jingming was waiting at the door. The moment they shook hands, Yu Wei realized that this man was a trained fighter with great strength.

"Teacher Yu doesn't seem very strong, so how come his kung fu is so good?"

Zhao Jingming was an honest man, and he asked any questions he had on the spot. Yu Wei's strength was too weak; he didn't seem like a trained fighter at all.

My fingers do have some dead skin, but it's probably from typing...

"I am an evil cultivator; I only know some basic moves, not real fighting."

Yu Wei is different from a real martial arts expert; he has the form but not the substance, but he's good enough for filming.

"So it turns out that Teacher Yu is a master of imitation."

Zhao Jingming interpreted his situation as someone who learns things quickly but doesn't grasp the essence. If that's the case, then he certainly doesn't qualify as a martial arts star.

Fei Hong and Tong Yulu were arranged to rest in the studio, while Yu Wei was directly invited to participate in the audition.

The audition room was simpler than I had imagined, with only a few chairs, a few tables, and three cameras pointing at the central performance area from different angles.

Seated in the main seat was director Zhao Jingming, with the action director and producer beside him. The air was filled with the smell of coffee and tension.

"Let's start with the veterans, everyone's in a rush."

Zhao Jingming called in the artists who were planning to audition for Xiahou Wu, and a dozen or so came in at once, including Fei Hong.

They will only consider casting options from the long line of auditionees if they cannot find a suitable male lead among these celebrities.

Zhao Jingming didn't even look up. "In the thirty-seventh match, Xiahou Wu comprehended the mental technique of 'first practice fists, then legwork, then grappling with weapons, from the inside out' in prison. I'll give you three minutes to prepare."

He immediately chose a scene that was extremely difficult, requiring not only that the actor be able to fight, but also to portray the protagonist's process of enlightenment.

Upon hearing this, the dozen or so lead actors began to practice their moves on the spot. Those who dared to audition for lead roles were basically all martial arts practitioners, and it looked like a warm-up before a martial arts tournament.

After the time was up, the performers took turns performing.

The game started with a bombshell: the righteous middle-aged martial arts star didn't say a word, but slowly began to unleash a set of ancient and simple boxing techniques.

His movements seemed slow, but each one was full of inner strength. Suddenly, his body froze, as if bound by invisible shackles, and pain appeared on his face.

Then, the pain gradually turned into enlightenment. He no longer tried to break free from the spatial constraints, but internalized the movements. Even within a small space, the intent of his fist surged like a turbulent wave.

Well, Fei Hong's chances are over...

The actor named Zhuo Feng acted so well, his martial arts moves and acting skills were impeccable, and Yu Wei couldn't think of a reason not to choose him.

Zhao Jingming and the producer shared the same idea as Yu Wei, but they still had the other actors perform a short routine.

In the final comparison, Zhuo Feng was indeed the most suitable, as he perfectly matched Xiahou Wu's character.

"Then let's tentatively choose Brother Zhuo. Those who are not interested in the other roles can leave now, while those who are interested can wait in the lounge."

Although Zhao Jingming said that, these people would basically leave immediately; they were only there to audition for lead roles.

The movie "Kung Fu Jungle" has four main actors: Xiahou Wu and Feng Yuxiu are the male leads, and Xiao Shimei and the policewoman are the female leads.

Feng Yuxiu was brought in by the director himself, and they hadn't landed Xiahou Wu. The other male roles were all minor supporting roles, so there was no need for them to audition.

In the end, only Fei Hong and another male star remained. They only wanted opportunities and didn't care about the amount of screen time.

"Next group, Shan Ying."

In the movie, the character of junior sister Shan Ying actually doesn't have a strong presence; her main purpose is to inspire Xiahou Wu's fighting spirit.

Yu Wei's only impression of her was that she was played by Bai Bing...

Soon, six actresses entered one by one. Each had her own unique appearance, but none of them seemed to fit the image of a "heroine" in the movie.

He glanced at it casually, and the next second his gaze fell on a familiar face.

Gu Ningyue and Sister Nan are both actresses born in 85. They had met before at a concert, but the encounter didn't go very well.

Later, this guy apparently bought smear articles about their movie "Goodbye Mr. Loser," so he could be considered an enemy.

As she got older, she could no longer thrive in the comfort zone of television dramas, so she turned to making movies in search of a breakthrough.

She had never played a female knight-errant role before, and this was a challenge she wanted to try. However, when she saw Yu Wei on the judging panel, Gu Ningyue subconsciously frowned.

I thought he wouldn't come because he was busy with the Spring Festival Gala, but he still came.

Enemies meeting are bound to be filled with hatred; it seems my role is hopeless...

Yu Wei: What do you mean?

Staying behind makes retaliation easier. (End of Chapter)