Internet moguls are being held hostage by the entertainment system!

Chapter 78 The Chosen One Xiao Nai, Nezha's Phone Call

In Shanghai, Juku Film & Television.

The premiere of "My Sunshine" was a huge success, giving Juku TV its first big hit of 15.

After reporting her work summary for last year to the head office, Huace Pictures, Fang Ying also arranged the work tasks for 2015 before the Spring Festival, which included the film and television adaptation of Gu Man's novel "Love O2O".

The two parties had a very pleasant collaboration in the previous two collaborations, so there shouldn't be any surprises this time either.

However, at the end of the project meeting, Gu Man suddenly approached Fang Ying and made a request.

"Mr. Fang, regarding Xiao Nai, the male lead in 'Love O2O,' can I recommend a suitable actor?"

"Have you already thought of a suitable male host?"

Fang Ying glanced at Gu Man suspiciously. For some reason, she felt that the other woman seemed more excited than usual today.

"Yes, I just saw the most suitable actor. No one is more suitable than him. He is simply the chosen one, Xiao Nai!"

Gu Man said with shining eyes, she usually browses Weibo and is already aware of today's trending topics.

However, her excitement only deepened the suspicion on Fang Ying's face.

"Teacher Gu, who is this person you want to recommend?"

"You know this person, Mr. Fang."

"I know?"

"Yes! It's Chen Xiu, the actor who played He Yichen in his college years in 'My Sunshine'!"

Gu Man's answer surprised Fang Ying.

Of course she remembered Chen Xiu. Of all the newcomers she had met, Chen Xiu was the first person to say, "Even if I'm given the resources of the second male lead, I won't sign with Huace." This left a deep impression on Fang Ying.

But why would Gu Man remember the name of such a newcomer? They shouldn't have had any interaction before.
Thinking of this, Fang Ying's gaze towards Gu Man changed from suspicion to strangeness.

The other party's behavior was so bizarre that it was hard not to think in that direction...

After a moment, Fang Ying coughed lightly and said, "Teacher Gu, I still remember Chen Xiu. Although he is good, he is still a newcomer. When choosing the male lead, we need to consider the actor's popularity and commercial value. If you really think he is good, then why not let him play the second male lead?"

"No! We absolutely have to find Xiao Nai; no one in the entertainment industry is more suitable than him!"

Gu Man flatly rejected Fang Ying's suggestion and insisted on using Chen Xiu.

This reaction was undoubtedly an overreach of authority.

The production company will consider actors recommended by the original author, but you can't make demands!

Besides, Fang Ying has already given Chen Xiu face by letting him play the second male lead, so why are you still being so stubborn, Gu Man?

Fang Ying frowned unhappily, but considering the success of "Boss & Me" and "My Sunshine" and the fact that the company would continue to cooperate with Gu Man in the future, she patiently asked for the reason.

"Teacher Gu, why do you think no one is more suitable than Chen Xiu?"

"Because he's the real-life version of Xiao Nai!"

Gu Man spoke earnestly, determined to defend her work.

Fang Ying glanced at her: "What do you mean by that?"

This question acted like a trigger, directly activating Gu Man's desire to express herself.

"Xiao Nai started his business while in college, and Chen Xiu also started his business during college, and both of them were successful. In addition, Chen Xiu is also very handsome, and he can definitely live up to the title of campus heartthrob..."

"Wait a minute, you just said Chen Xiu's business was successful? What happened?"

Fang Ying raised her hand to interrupt Gu Man, wanting to ask: Is the Chen Xiu you mentioned the same person as the Chen Xiu I know?

Her questioning further fueled Gu Man's desire to express herself. "President Fang, the top trending topic on Weibo today is about Chen Xiu founding Didi during his university years, then merging with Kuaidi to announce his entry into the film and television industry. 'My Sunshine' is his first acting role!"

"I can understand everything you're saying, but how are those elements put together?"

Fang Ying's current mood is the same as the reporter who interviewed Chen Xiu a few hours ago—utterly bewildered.

However, as a literary creator, Gu Man is not lacking in imagination and has a strong ability to accept new ideas, which is why she was able to connect Chen Xiu and Xiao Nai so quickly.

Seeing that Fang Ying was having some difficulty processing this information, Gu Man took out her phone again to verify what she had said.

After browsing the contents, Fang Ying's reaction wasn't much better, but at least she no longer doubted the relationship between Gu Man and Chen Xiu, because the former didn't qualify as the latter...

"Ahem, Teacher Gu, even if Chen Xiu wants to enter the film and television industry, he has only acted in one TV series, and it was a supporting role. His popularity and status are not quite there yet!"

"Enough, enough."

Gu Man refuted her repeatedly, then explained to Fang Ying, "I have Tang Yan's WeChat. She posted on her Moments that Chen Xiu plays the second male lead in 'Diamond Lover,' so his status is definitely not a problem."

"Well, they might not be willing. With Chen Xiu's wealth, he might just be here to act for fun..."

"Mr. Fang, he's willing to play a minor supporting role, so why wouldn't he want to play the male lead?"

Gu, the logical genius, has officially launched her online persona, leaving Fang Ying speechless with just one sentence.

Seeing Gu Man's unusual persistence, and recalling her conversation with Chen Xiu, Fang Ying hesitated for a moment before finally giving an uncertain answer.

"Should I call him later and ask?"

"Great! Mr. Fang, I think if we cast Chen Xiu as Xiao Nai, 'Love O2O' will be even more popular than 'My Sunshine'!"

Gu Man said confidently, still remembering Chen Xiu's words about He Yichen, saying that he was a true kindred spirit.

It feels amazing to be able to play the role that I created for my own soulmate!

……

Back in Jinqiu Garden, Chen Xiu looked at the place he had lived in for more than three years and began to plan his move by buying a new house when his phone rang.

"Dingle bell! Dingle bell!"

The incoming call information displayed on the screen surprised Chen Xiu.

He had considered that many people would call, but the probability of Naza being one of them was not high; she would be third in line. But it just so happened to be her.

Hello, good evening.

"Hmph~, Chen Xiu, you lied to me!!"

Hearing the sobbing voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Xiu thought for two seconds before remembering what Nazha was saying.

Do you claim that you were the one who was deceived?

"If you had told me from the beginning that your startup would be this successful, I would never have signed with Tangren Media..."

"Have you forgotten what I said? On the day we broke up, I said something similar to what you are saying now. It's just that you value the present more. There's nothing wrong with that, and there's no deception involved."

Chen Xiu's calm tone stopped Nezha from crying.

Before she could say anything out of line, Chen Xiu continued, "I never meant to lie to you. It's just that you've never been very interested in my startup project, so you probably don't really know me."

"Hmph~, can we go back to the way things were before?"

Take care of yourself.

After saying that, he hung up the phone.

(End of this chapter)