I am a historical film director in the entertainment industry.

Chapter 88 Liu Tianxian's Unexpectedly Charming Appearance

"Sister Bingbing, I've bought you the book 'Records of the Three Kingdoms'."

Fan Shuangbing's assistant jogged over, handing Fan Shuangbing a thick book in his hand.

Fan Shuangbing didn't take it. Instead, she took a sip of her drink, then picked up the book and flipped through it, her expression full of helplessness.

Sister Hua had told her long ago that if she wanted to participate in Cheng Sheng's films in the future, she would need to read more history books.

She didn't care at first, but not long after the New Year, Cheng Sheng released the news of the open selection, which included the requirement of reading history.

Fan Shuangbing was also dumbfounded.

Reading was something that seemed so distant to her!
"Why not 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'?"

Fan Shuangbing closed the book and sighed.

The Records of the Three Kingdoms is written entirely in classical Chinese, making it very difficult to understand and even harder to read.

If it were in vernacular Chinese, that would be great.

"Sister Bingbing, why don't you ask Sister Hua to contact Director Cheng and see if she can get the role of Fan Yuan?" the assistant suggested.

Fan Shuangbing rolled her eyes at her assistant and said, "You think Sister Hua didn't make a call? Director Cheng has already said that the audition will be based on 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' no backdoors."

She originally wanted to try and build a relationship with Cheng Sheng. She was willing to give him some benefits as long as he gave her a role, even if it meant accepting the unspoken rules!
But Cheng Sheng isn't seeing anyone right now, so even if she wanted to be seduced by him, there was nothing she could do.

"Ah... Director Cheng, are you looking for actors to film a movie, or history students?" the assistant exclaimed in shock.

"Let's not talk about that now. Find me a private history tutor later to give me some lessons."

Fan Shuangbing also wanted to win the female lead role in the movie "The Yellow Turban Rebellion".

"Oh dear, Sister Bingbing, I'm afraid you won't be able to take on Director Cheng's roles."

The assistant wrote down the things Fan Shuangbing had instructed in his notebook, but when he saw Fan Shuangbing's daily schedule in the notebook, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What are you doing? You're always making such a racket, are you trying to scare me to death?!"

Startled by her assistant's reaction, Fan Shuangbing patted her frightened belly and said unhappily.

"No, Sister Bingbing, Director Cheng's new movie starts filming in April, while the movie you're working on, 'A Battle of Wits,' starts filming at the end of March," the assistant quickly explained.

Upon hearing this, Fan Shuangbing immediately remembered that last year her company had helped her get a role in a film called "A Battle of Wits," directed by Wu Ziniao and starring Andy Lau and Wang Zhiwen.

When she heard that she could work with Liu Tianwen and Wang Zhiwen, she was overjoyed and even boasted about it to Li Shuangbing.

Looking back now, it really seems a bit silly.

If she had known that the two movies would start filming one after the other, she should have discussed with the director of "A Battle of Wits" whether she could have her scenes filmed together, so as not to affect her taking on Cheng Sheng's new movie.

It's too late to regret it now; everything has been arranged. She's not some big shot more powerful than Liu Tianwen.

"Forget it, if it doesn't work this time, we'll wait until next time."

Fan Shuangbing closed the book "Records of the Three Kingdoms" and put it aside.

Although it's a bit of a pity to miss Cheng Shengxin's new movie, "A Battle of Wits" is also good. I heard that this movie has a big investment and Liu Tianwen and Wang Zhiwen are involved, so it should not be worse than Cheng Shengxin's new movie.

Liu Yifei's residence in Beijing.

Su Chang and Liu Yifei, two close friends, are reading the novel "The Return of the Condor Heroes" together.

"Changchang, do you think I can play the role of Little Dragon Girl well? I feel that Little Dragon Girl's personality is not similar to mine at all."

Liu Yifei, pouting as she flipped through the novel, said...

“Yifei, how could you not resemble her? In the book, when Guo Jing took Yang Guo up the mountain, Xiaolongnü was exactly 18 years old, and you were only 17. Whether it is age or appearance and temperament, you are extremely compatible with Xiaolongnü,” Su Chang said.

"I like to eat, but Little Dragon Girl only eats honey. I want to be a little foodie, while she is a little fairy..." As Liu Yifei continued to chatter, a pillow flew over, and Liu Xiaoli appeared in front of Liu Yifei with a dark face and said: "All you know is eating, right! From now on, your snacks will be halved."

"No! Mom!"

Liu Yifei didn't expect her mother to appear when she was complaining, and she pleaded with a mournful face.

"You weighed 48kg last month, how much are you this month?" Liu Xiaoli asked with a stern face.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yifei lowered her head, her pointed chin almost poking the steamed bun.

"explain."

In front of her stern mother, Liu Yifei whispered, "51kg."

"Great! You've gained several pounds in just a few days. Look at the fat around your waist. Get up and do some yoga with me," Liu Xiaoli said.

"mom!"

Liu Yifei raised her little head, looked directly at Liu Xiaoli, and showed a pitiful expression.

"No, you're my mom! If you don't lose weight, you can forget about eating snacks anymore."

Liu Xiaoli would never spoil his daughter.

"Godmother, did you buy the book?"

At this moment, Su Chang couldn't bear to see her best friend suffer, so she quickly stepped in to save the day and changed the subject.

"Give."

Upon hearing the word "book," Liu Xiaoli immediately took two books out of his bag and handed them to Su Chang.

Both the Records of the Three Kingdoms and the Zizhi Tongjian are official histories.

The Records of the Three Kingdoms is a biographical history compiled by Chen Shou, a historian of the Western Jin Dynasty. It records the history from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the beginning of the Western Jin Dynasty. It consists of three parts: the Book of Wei, the Book of Shu, and the Book of Wu, totaling 65 volumes.

The Zizhi Tongjian is a comprehensive chronological history compiled by Sima Guang of the Northern Song Dynasty, covering the Three Kingdoms period.

Its historical value lies in its coherent presentation of historical events during the Three Kingdoms period, but it is subject to a certain degree of subjectivity due to the use of the "Spring and Autumn Annals style".

However, studying the history of the Three Kingdoms is still useful as a reference.

"Changchang, you're so familiar with Director Cheng, why don't you just call and ask for a role, instead of trying to audition?"

Liu Yifei asked curiously.

If she hadn't taken on the role in the TV series "The Return of the Condor Heroes," she probably would have auditioned for Cheng Shengxin's new movie.

This made Liu Yifei happy but also a little disappointed.

Of course, she was happy that she didn't have to read history books anymore. Just seeing the two thick books in Su Chang's hands would give her a headache. Fortunately, she had other acting engagements.

The disappointment stems from not being able to participate in Cheng Sheng's new film, since many actors dream of joining his movies these days.

“He has already posted the audition online. I don’t want to put Director Cheng in a difficult position, and I am confident that I can pass the audition,” Su Chang said.

"So what role are you planning to audition for? The female roles that Director Cheng has released don't seem to have many scenes," Liu Yifei said.

“Cai Wenji”.

"Why not Fan Yuan? She's the female lead!" Liu Yifei was puzzled. Changchang is now a top-tier actress in the entertainment industry, she should at least be vying for the female lead role! Cai Wenji's role is practically nonexistent.

Cai Wenji's role in "The Yellow Turban Rebellion" is indeed small. Historical records only mention that Cai Wenji was Cai Yong's daughter, married Wei Zhongdao at the age of 16, and Wei Zhongdao died when she was 17, thus ending their happy married life.

(End of this chapter)