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Chapter 84, "Red Cliff," Cast

Besides Zheng Guolin, Fu Dalong is also very popular in China.

It's a bit funny, but while the Chinese people admire the Tang Dynasty and Emperor Taizong of Tang, they also deeply admire Emperor Yang of Sui.

Among all the emperors of China, Yang Guang ranked sixth in popularity, even higher than Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty.

Yang Guang, played by Fu Dalong, was once so popular that he almost surpassed Zheng Guolin.

However, most of the people who like Fu Dalong are older, and there aren't many women.

This also avoided the embarrassment of Fu Dalong having his pants pulled down on the spot by a woman from a small country.

The two Venice Film Festival Best Actor winners are popular in China, and the rest of the cast and crew of "The Great Tang Dynasty" are also quite good.

Zeng Li was hailed as the most beautiful queen by the Xiao Ri Zi Kingdom.

Many men in the country have publicly expressed their desire to marry Zeng Li.

Zeng Li stayed at the hotel and received countless love letters and flowers, which at one point filled the hotel lobby.

Zeng Li was so frightened by this that she didn't dare to go out to the streets to do promotions for several days.

Because the men in this country are too perverted.

The contents of the letter were utterly disgusting; the men in the Japanese manor who were staring at her looked like they wanted to devour her.

If it weren't for the protection of the Nikkatsu members, she probably would have been so frightened that she would have fled back to her home country.

Besides Zeng Li, Su Chang's Empress Zhangsun is also very popular.

The charming, gentle, and virtuous Su Chang has become the goddess of young men in Xiao Ri Zi Kingdom.

The story of the four main creators of "The Great Tang Dynasty" being in the Little Days Kingdom was reported back to China, and the domestic celebrities were extremely envious. They didn't feel that they had suffered, and thought how wonderful it would be if they could be like them one day.

With fame comes market access, and with market access comes a continuous stream of resources, making development smooth sailing and becoming a top superstar no problem.

When Zhao saw these news reports, he felt envious and jealous.

She became incredibly popular in China for her role as Little Swallow, and was also quite well-known in Southeast Asia.

However, compared to Zheng Guolin and others in the Little Life Kingdom, it seems that his popularity in the Little Life Kingdom is far less than theirs.

This once made her fantasize that if she could star in Cheng Sheng's movies, she could go international and elevate her status.

Ring ring ring!
Just as Zhao was lost in thought, Cheng Rong's phone suddenly rang.

Cheng Rong glanced at the unfamiliar number, frowned slightly, and then answered, "Hello, who is this?"

"Okay, I'll let her answer the phone right away."

Cheng Rong's expression first lit up with joy, then she handed the phone to Zhao and said, "It's Director Wu."

"Wu Baige!"

Zhao was taken aback, but still took the phone and said with a very fake smile, "Hello, Director Wu, it is my honor that an internationally renowned director like you would call me. May I ask what brings you here?"

“Miss Yanzi, you are my favorite mainland actress. I called you this time because I hope you can play the female lead in my new movie,” Wu Baige said gently.

"Is it 'Red Cliff'? I heard the script hasn't even been released yet, so how come the female lead has already been chosen?" Zhao asked calmly.

"The script has just been completed, and the female lead, Sun Shangxiang, is very suitable for you, Miss Yanzi. I asked the screenwriter to create this role especially for you."

Upon hearing Wu Baige's words, Zhao's face lit up with joy. A character created according to her own vision would surely be outstanding, as it reminded her of Xiao Yanzi, the character that made her an overnight sensation.

"By the way, the movie 'Red Cliff' will not only be released in mainland China, but also in the United States. You'll be an international star then."

International superstar!

These four words struck a chord deep within Zhao's heart.

There is no actress more popular than her in China. What she wants now is to go international, preferably to break into Hollywood.

"You're too kind, Director Wu. Since you've extended such a warm invitation, it would be impolite of me to refuse. I agree. Just have someone send me the contract, and I'll sign it immediately."

"well……"

Seeing that Zhao had ended the call, Cheng Rong said, "Didn't you say you'd only agree after seeing the script?"

"That was just now. Now Wu Baige is calling me personally. How can I refuse?"

Zhao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug smile.

"What about Cheng Sheng's new movie?" Cheng Rong asked. "Don't bother with his new movie anymore. This kind of person gets cocky after just one movie. He's arrogant and conceited. What's the difference between him and Zhong Yong? His movie will flop sooner or later."

Hearing Zhao's words, Cheng Rong was a little dumbfounded. Didn't he say before that he was optimistic about Cheng Sheng?
How did things change so quickly?
This double standard explains why Zhao became famous.

……

News that Zhao had agreed to play the female lead in "Red Cliff" quickly appeared in the media and newspapers.

Suddenly, Wu Baige's "Red Cliff" became the hottest topic.

To support Wu Baige, many Hong Kong and Taiwanese celebrities posted messages expressing their desire to star in "Red Cliff".

Wu Baige is also a master of hype, and he quickly posted the news of some actors appearing in "Red Cliff" online.

Zhou Yu – Liang Dynasty End.

Zhuge Liang – Jinchengwu.

Cao Cao – Zhang Fengyi.

Sun Quan – Zhang Zhen.

Zhao Yun – Hu Jun.

Sun Shangxiang – Zhao.

When the main cast of "Red Cliff" was revealed, the entire internet was abuzz.

This movie boasts a star-studded cast!

In addition, there's Wu Baige, an internationally renowned director.

This has fueled the anticipation of movie fans.

With such a star-studded cast, isn't it normal for "Red Cliff" to outperform Cheng Sheng's new film?

Many people don't believe that Cheng Shengxin's new film can surpass Wu Baige's "Red Cliff".

In an instant, Cheng Shengxin's new film, which could originally be compared with Wu Baige's "Red Cliff," is now 80/20, with Wu Baige being the one who holds the 80.

pessimistic.

I don't know if someone hired online trolls, but most people online are saying bad things about Cheng Sheng's new movie.

Some uninformed people were actually fooled and spoke out in support of Wu Baige's "Red Cliff".

Such a commotion alerted even Cheng Sheng, who was in the countryside.

Many people called him, asking him how to handle the situation.

How to deal with it?

Cheng Sheng replied with "Let's watch the show."

He absolutely loves the current situation.

The bigger Wu Baige makes a fuss now, the more she'll be proven wrong when "Red Cliff" comes out.

Those who called Cheng Sheng were completely bewildered.

Eat melon?

What does this mean?
Isn't he worried at all?

Or did you go crazy from having fun back in your hometown?

If it weren't for the fact that it's almost Chinese New Year.

Some people might just travel all the way to his hometown and ask him what "eating melons" really means.

Cheng Sheng chuckled inwardly.

It's true that the emperor is not in a hurry and the eunuch is.

The cast of "Red Cliff" is strong, but Wu Baige's script is terrible!
Even if Wu Baige were given a whole troupe of Best Actor and Best Actress winners, it probably wouldn't be enough to make the movie "Red Cliff" a success.

This also made Cheng Sheng think about another thing in the future.

(End of this chapter)