Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: You're a Director, But You're a Casanova?

Liu Xiaoli had been harboring a grudge for the past few days. Her daughter was as beautiful as an angel, but this heartless boss not only refused to provide her with an assistant, but also didn't even mention a proper leading role.

It's one thing to have to follow the rules and regulations of military training at school during the day, but at night we also have to come to this rented little shabby house to learn the rules of being an assistant.

"Director Niu," Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but ask tentatively, her voice tinged with a hint of complaint.

"Look at Sissi's looks, even if she can't act on the big screen for now, she can at least film a 'GG' movie, right?"

"What have you been secretly preparing these past few days? Why are you more willing to consider outsiders than your own people? Isn't that siding with outsiders?"

Niu Yuehua looked up at Liu Xiaoli as if she were an idiot, then generously pushed the script forward.

"You're tired of not getting any roles? Sure. Here's the script for the lead role, Aunt Liu, you can take a look. If you think Qianqian is good enough for it, we'll start filming right away."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoli's eyes lit up. She quickly put down the fan she was using to fan her daughter and picked up the few pages of paper as if they were a precious treasure.

However, after watching for only a few minutes, the expectation on Liu Xiaoli's face gradually turned into horror.

What kind of perverted thing is this? What is this GG? Or some kind of mental pollution? Will this even be released?

Liu Xiaoli's hands began to tremble uncontrollably. The thought of his pure and innocent daughter, Liu Yifei, whom he cherished and protected like a precious jewel, having to act out something so morally reprehensible on camera...

Liu Xiaoli slammed the script back onto the table.

"I'm not acting anymore!" Liu Xiaoli broke out in a cold sweat, waving her hands repeatedly, her voice trembling.

"This book is too profound. Sisi is too young to handle it. She should learn to serve you tea and water first."

Can't stand it already? People in 2002 were so naive, this is nothing. The short dramas made in later years are simply a chaotic mess.

"Alright, since you're willing to be an assistant, come with me to find a recruit. We need to get this makeshift team up today."

Our first stop was the Zhan You Drama Troupe.

Niu Yuehua, accompanied by two assistants, one older and one younger, was rummaging around backstage. After scanning for a while, his gaze finally settled on a thin young man doing odd jobs.

The young man was in his early twenties, dressed simply, and covered in sweat. What was most striking about him was his bitter face.

"He's the one." Niu Yuehua's eyes lit up.

Liu Xiaoli frowned as she watched from the side.

"Director Niu, your taste is terrible! This young man is so ugly, would anyone watch him on TV?"

"Aunt Liu, don't doubt my judgment."

His keen eye as a reborn individual allowed him to assess Zhang Yi's value the instant he saw him.

It's hard to say about other shows, but the moment that bitter face is put in front of the camera, it's bound to make other working-class viewers feel deeply sorry for him and slap their thighs in sympathy.

Niu Yuehua strode over with an air of indifference, and patted Zhang Yi on the shoulder.

"Brother, take a break." Niu Yuehua offered him a cigarette.

Zhang Yi was taken aback for a moment, then wiped his hands on his trouser leg, feeling flattered, before taking the cigarette.

"Boss, are you looking for extras? I'm willing to do any job, I only need 30 a day."

Looking into those eyes that desperately craved opportunity and were so humble they seemed to be buried in the mud, Niu Yuehua nodded in satisfaction.

"The extras aren't even enough to fill your teeth, I think you have the makings of an Oscar winner."

"I'm planning to shoot a short film, and you'd like to be the male lead. But please understand, I'm just a student and don't have much money."

"How about 50 a day? Of course, I'll definitely cover your meals. By the way, can you eat spicy food?"

Zhang Yi was so excited that tears welled up in his eyes, and his voice trembled.

"Don't even mention chili peppers, I'd eat glass, bro."

"If you ruin your health by eating glass, I'll have to take you to the hospital and spend money on treatment. You can eat spicy food all you need," Niu Yuehua replied realistically, then took out a labor contract from his bag.

"Sign up, I'll join the team tomorrow."

Watching Zhang Yi sign his name as if it were an imperial edict, Niu Hua smacked his lips in satisfaction.

The king of value for money! You can buy a future movie star for just 50 yuan.

Twenty years from now, if someone were to look back on your past, this would definitely be a dark chapter in your history.

The second stop was the Central Academy of Drama next door, with the target being two freshmen.

Standing on the side of the parade ground, where military training had just ended, Tong Yao, who was dubbed "Little Zhang Ziyi," was indeed beautiful and had a lovely bone structure. Her eyes also carried a stubbornness like wild grass, and a sense of brokenness from the hardships of life.

Of course, the kind of wifely charm in "Nothing But Thirty" is more captivating.

However, after Niu Yuehua explained his purpose, this proud and arrogant freshman, who was ranked first in his major (this is questionable), put on airs.

"Director Niu, right? I'm sorry." Tong Yao's eyes held a hint of arrogance, like someone who had won first place.

"The Central Academy of Drama has a rule that freshmen are absolutely not allowed to go out and take on acting roles on their own. If I really went, the school would expel me."

Hearing this from the side, Liu Xiaoli was secretly delighted. "Homegrown flowers aren't as fragrant as wild ones, are they? They've just run into a snag!"

Niu Yuehua wasn't flustered at all; he even felt a little amused.

He looked the seemingly innocent yet stubborn girl up and down, then took a half-step forward and lowered his voice so that only the two of them could hear:

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible."

"It's very simple. Just go to the department head's office. Aren't you number one?"

"If Director Huang just gives his approval, this matter will be easy to handle, right? You can ask for leave in person, and he'll definitely give you face and make an exception, right?"

The moment the words "Director Huang" were uttered, Tong Yao, who had been so arrogant, turned pale instantly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

She's only 16 years old, after all; she can't keep secrets.

She suddenly raised her head, a hint of panic, evasion, and embarrassment flashing in her eyes.

She bit her lip hard, staring in horror at the boy in front of her, who was about her age but had a ruthless and merciless look in his eyes.

How did he know about Director Huang's affairs? His mental defenses crumbled in that instant.

Niu Yuehua patted Tong Yao's trembling shoulder, showing no pity whatsoever.

And so, the last feather was left on this camel.

"By the way, you're still 16 and a minor, right?"

"I'll take this role." Tong Yao swallowed hard, her voice barely audible, and without even asking about the pay, she quickly signed the contract and was about to run back to her dormitory.

Niu Yuehua grabbed her again, "Oh right, you have another classmate, call him over for me too."

A cold drink stall at the school gate.

Tong Yao was still calming down in her dormitory when Tang Yan came running over excitedly by herself.

Niu Yuehua spat out the soda he had just drunk, and Liu Xiaoli wiped her face in disgust and moved to the side.

Unexpectedly, this tall, beautiful woman who is destined to be a mature and sophisticated woman was wearing a pink lace dress and had her hair in a high ponytail. She was skipping and hopping over, calling out "Hello, Director!" with a silly expression on her face, looking exactly like a brainless rich girl.

"Hey lady, I asked you to play a psychopathic, mature woman, not a kindergarten teacher who looks like she's celebrating Children's Day. Are you trying to kill the audience with cuteness dressed like that?"

Tang Yan was stunned, unsure whether it was a compliment or a scolding. After realizing what was happening, she pouted in grievance.

"But this is how I usually dress, and I think it looks pretty good."