Huayu: Just entered the industry, and was pursued by a young actress.

I later found out that he was just a recent graduate from the Beijing Film Academy with no connections whatsoever.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He's a Hong Kong star.

He had heard that there was no hot water in Hengdian, a backward place in mainland China, so he didn't want to come here to film.

If his senior hadn't told him that money was easy to make on the mainland, he would never have taken this job.

But now that he's already here, how could he let an ordinary person with no background or resources take the role away from him?

Just then, the conference room door was pushed open.

The producers and staff who were just praising Chen Weiting's good looks in period costume suddenly stopped talking, as if someone had choked them, and the entire conference room fell silent instantly.

Everyone looked surprised.

Chen Weiting paused for a moment, then looked in the direction everyone was looking, somewhat puzzled.

The door opened, and Zhou Jin walked in.

He was dressed in an ancient-style long robe, his long hair tied up, and he held a long sword in his hand. Standing there, he looked exactly like a dashing swordsman who had stepped out of a painting, and he also had an indescribable otherworldly temperament.

The basic entry "Ancient Costume Appearance" has been activated.

The moment Chen Weiting saw Zhou Jin, one thought immediately popped into his mind—handsome.

He's really handsome.

But he quickly realized what was happening, his gaze falling on Zhou Jin's clothes, and his expression changed instantly.

The two of them were wearing the same costume.

Chen Weiting gritted his teeth.

He never expected that the person he was trying on clothes with could be so handsome and have such a great presence.

He now completely understood why a Beijing Film Academy graduate with no connections could walk into this conference room with him.

Dilraba was stunned when she saw Zhou Jin's ancient costume look.

She was initially worried about Zhou Jin, but upon seeing Zhou Jin's appearance, her eyes widened and her mouth gaped open for a long time.

Handsome!

He looks even more handsome than usual.

Yang Mi's gaze fell on Zhou Jin, and her heart skipped a beat.

He definitely looks more handsome and has more charisma than usual.

The scene from last night suddenly flashed through her mind, and she remembered the thoughtful breakfast she had this morning. Her legs unconsciously came together, and she rubbed them together slightly.

I feel like I need to go to the bathroom.

Director Liang looked at Zhou Jin with surprise and satisfaction in his eyes.

The producers were also taken aback, then exchanged a glance and fell silent.

If Zhou Jin were only slightly more handsome than Chen Weiting, they could choose Chen Weiting against their conscience.

But after the makeup trial, Zhou Jin's looks and temperament far surpassed Chen Weiting's.

In this situation, even if they wanted to say that Chen Weiting was more suitable, they couldn't bring themselves to say it.

If they actually say it out loud, people won't think they're sticking to a different opinion; they'll just suspect they have a problem with their intelligence.

Chen Weiting looked at the silent producers and suddenly felt panicked.

But he could only console himself that, after all, he was specifically requested by the investors, and the producer was unlikely to easily agree to replace him.

Sure enough, the producers huddled together and whispered for a while. One of them coughed lightly and said:

"I admit that Zhou Jin's period costume look is indeed better than Chen Weiting's."

Chen Weiting's face darkened upon hearing this.

Although it is true, can't we just set aside the facts for now?

The producer paused for a moment, then continued, "However, Zhou Jin's presence is too strong. If she plays the fourth male lead, she might steal the spotlight from the first male lead and overshadow him. Moreover, the investors specifically requested Chen Weiting for this role because they are targeting the Hong Kong market. If we suddenly change the actor, it will be difficult for us to explain to the investors."

Chen Weiting secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Jin frowned slightly.

He had previously guessed that Chen Weiting might have Hong Kong investors behind him.

But he never expected that because he was too handsome and had too good a presence, he would be labeled as someone who "would steal the male lead's spotlight".

Zhou Jin subconsciously looked at Yang Mi.

Yang Mi did not avoid his gaze and nodded lightly.

Zhou Jin understood.

Honey Sister means to give it to her.

Zhou Jin breathed a sigh of relief.

Sure enough, living off a woman is delicious.

Not only can they enjoy the blessings, but they can also serve as a backdrop.

He just finished his daily jogging task this morning, so his endurance increased by 1.

We need to treat Honey to a nice meal when we get back to the hotel.

Director Liang and Yang Mi exchanged a glance.

He could tell from Yang Mi's eyes that she still insisted on using Zhou Jin.

Director Liang immediately made a decision in his mind.

Being a director means you're bound to offend people, whether it's investors, producers, or actors.

But as long as you can make a good film, you don't have to be afraid of offending people, because if the film is good, a steady stream of capital will come to you.

Director Liang looked at the producer and calmly began:

"First of all, I think Zhou Jin's image is more in line with the character of Ling Yue, and it also fits the character's own setting better."

"Secondly, Ling Yue is only the fourth male lead, so he doesn't have many scenes to begin with, and his relationship with the male lead is that of brothers. I don't think there's any issue of him stealing the male lead's screen time."

The producer was about to retort when Yang Mi suddenly interrupted him, speaking calmly:

"I think Zhou Jin's good looks won't steal the spotlight from the male lead; on the contrary, they will add more color and popularity to the drama. Therefore, I support Zhou Jin playing the role of Ling Yue."

Several producers' expressions changed upon seeing Yang Mi speak.

Zhou Jin looked at Yang Mi, who was giving her strong support, and nodded to herself.

As expected of Sister Mi, who won a bet against capital, she has guts and is always a reliable force in crucial moments.

Dilraba was very anxious, but Sister Mi had told her beforehand not to rush.

As a newcomer who has just debuted, she wouldn't dare to speak casually in such a situation, no matter how anxious she was.

But now that Sister Honey has made her stance clear, she, as Sister Honey's little follower, immediately gained confidence.

Dilraba mustered her courage and said, "I'm playing the junior sister, and I also think Zhou Jin is more suitable for the role of Ling Yue. Moreover, I've seen Zhou Jin's acting during her audition, and I think Zhou Jin would play Ling Yue better than Chen Weiting."

She blurted out her innermost thoughts as soon as she opened her mouth, only realizing afterward that her words had been a bit offensive, and quickly added a sentence to correct herself.

"Ah, actually that's not what I meant. I meant... Zhou Jin's acting is better than Chen Weiting's."

"what……"

"Actually, that's what I meant... No, that's not what I meant..."

Reba tried to explain, but the more she explained, the more confused she became.

Reba finally gave up struggling, dejectedly raised her hand, and weakly said, "I support Sister Mi's words, I agree with Zhou Jin, that's all."

Zhou Jin couldn't help but laugh when she saw her flustered appearance.

This little girl is so cute.

Meanwhile, Chen Weiting, on the other side, felt a sinking feeling in his heart after listening for so long.