Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

Chapter 99 Audition

"Definitely can't sell, Mom. I agree with my brother on this. They're already willing to offer 0; the profit will definitely be higher then."

"We were lucky, and my younger brother is really good at this. He kept saying he'd buy it, and if we hadn't, he'd be mortified by now. Shen Ze, you have great taste!" Shen Yan said.

"Of course, just wait and see. A new broom sweeps clean, and he's eager to make a name for himself. I feel like this should move forward quite quickly. Mom, let me know when it's time to discuss the money, and I'll come back to check it out," Shen Ze said. The location he chose was better than the one the old man from their village had, so the price would definitely be higher.

The reason he's paying attention to this is because he needs money to pay back his debts. He didn't tell his family about terminating the contract; if they found out he owes 1.5 million, they'd be frantic.

However, the impact isn't that significant now, since he has already made a name for himself. The difference between him and the unknown figure he was when he terminated his contract is still there. But we'll talk about it later. I should also thank Jaywalk Studio for not officially announcing his departure.

"Okay, how many days are you coming back this time?" Lin Fengxia asked.

"Seven or eight days, sis. Who are you chatting with? Are you dating someone?" Shen Ze asked curiously, noticing that Shen Yan was no longer talking but just typing.

"What kind of person are you dating? By the way, what's going on with you? I saw you interacting with Chen Yao." Shen Yan asked.

"What are you thinking? It's just a movie promotion, you're talking like it's the real deal. How could you possibly imagine me and her together?" Shen Ze said.

"Actually, that girl, Reba, is quite nice," Lin Fengxia said. Shen Ze fell silent. No matter how nice she was, they broke up. If they stayed together, she couldn't get over that hurdle in her heart, and he also felt sad. He was reluctant to break up, but he was also free.

As for Shen Yan, the person she was actually chatting with was Dilraba. Although she had broken up with Shen Ze, Dilraba and Shen Yan had been in frequent contact. Only she herself knew what she was thinking.

"Sigh, she's become famous too. She gained over two million followers in one night. It's that Weibo post she made last night. I feel a bit strange. Is she talking about you?" Shen Yan asked.

"You're overthinking it. I'm talking about Han Bin." Shen Ze didn't believe it.

"Tch." The family chatted happily, and being together was the happiest time. Next, he was going to make a lot of money so that his family could live a better life. His career was just starting out, but now that he had the destiny, he was just missing an opportunity.

Of course, Shen Ze also watched his own performance in "Diamond Lover". He didn't know which episode he was in, but judging from the plot, he would be online soon, but he should also be offline soon.

However, he logged off faster than expected. The day after he returned home, he officially logged off and did something else: he published Gao Wen's photo. Shen Yan even gave him a look of disdain.

He even posted a Weibo post, figuring no one would care, just to give Dilraba some more attention.

A week later, Shen Ze dragged his luggage to Beijing. He had been staying at home peacefully for the past few days, but the audition was finally coming up.

"Monkey King: Hero Is Back" has now grossed over 800 million yuan at the box office, and his song "Wukong" has reached 400 million yuan. The popularity of "Wukong" has also increased. He sees many people asking him about his commercial performance fees on Weibo.

However, he's not stupid. He's short of money, but he also understands that if he replies personally, the other party could just post the photos online, which would also affect him. This is where the team benefits. When it comes to money, the person involved is usually embarrassed.

Of course, all of this can be done slowly. Having fallen into one trap before, he doesn't want to fall into another. Otherwise, Tangren Media would have already extended an olive branch.

The plot of "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" has progressed to the point where Zhang Xianzong rebels, so his storyline has naturally increased, and his popularity, along with Yue Qiluo's, has steadily risen.

His fan base is growing faster than expected. The latest two episodes brought his fan base to over one million. Just yesterday, Chen Yao followed closely behind, also surpassing 800,000 fans, although her growth rate has clearly slowed down.

The "Disdainful Couple" pairing has become popular, completely overshadowing the "Toothless Couple." Although "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" is popular, its fan growth rate is nowhere near as high. Han Dongjun's fan base has just surpassed 350,000.

The concept of "CP" (couple pairing) is truly mysterious; who knows which point someone will pick up on and be the first to respond? Shen Ze and Chen Yao were the ones who benefited from this trend.

Of course, it also requires cooperation from both people. Look at "Diamond Lover," I don't know if the marketing at that time was all about certain couples. "Diamond Lover" has the Wenming couple, which is Gao Wen and Lei Yiming.

"Diamond Lover" airs every day, unlike "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer," which only has two episodes a week.

This led to an exponential increase in Dilraba's popularity. Correspondingly, her character in the drama was dating Luo Jin's character, which generated a lot of buzz. They had a "civilized couple" CP, but there's one thing: this CP definitely won't become popular.

Since the start of the TV series, Dilraba and Luo Pu have not had any interaction. However, the popularity of the character Gao Wen was good at the beginning, but now it is showing a trend of surpassing the female lead.

After returning to Beijing, I found a hotel near the Beijing Film Academy. There was no other way; hotels near schools are cheap and the environment is passable.

Day two.

Shen Ze tilted his head slightly, his eyes smiling, his tone relaxed yet penetrating, his voice deep and magnetic: "Andy, how have you been?"

He was standing in the audition room for "Ode to Joy". He had indeed seen many familiar faces outside, the one that caught his attention the most was the original Xiao Bao Zong. However, he also had an advantage. Zhang Xianzong was currently very popular, which should be a great boost to his chances of getting this role with few scenes.

His audition performance was passable in terms of acting skills, but his voice was truly surprising. The AI ​​voice greatly enhanced his lines and vocal quality. Not only could he express emotions at high notes, but a normal person's physical capabilities were already quite impressive to be able to produce that sound, let alone convey emotions. This is the most terrifying aspect of AI voices. The difference between low and high notes is not as obvious as in high notes, but it is definitely a benefit that can be heard gradually.

He acted out a scene and felt he did a good job. His experience of being reborn gave him a clear understanding of the character, which was also his advantage. Even the original actors might not have understood him as well.

The casting directors exchanged glances, then looked at Shen Ze and smiled: "Okay, go back and wait for news. We'll let you know the results as soon as possible."

"Isn't he a bit too young? There's an age gap between him and Sister Tao." After Shen Ze left, everyone started discussing it.

"No, it's a story about a romance between an older woman and a younger man. I think Xiao Bao Zong is suitable for the role. Besides, his current drama is quite popular, so playing a role with a small amount of screen time would be good for the drama."

"It seems he doesn't have a management company; he came alone. If the price is right, we can give it a try."

This is the benefit of having a role; unlike before, when he was directly eliminated. Moreover, Shen Ze's advantages are greater than he imagined.

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