Huayu 16: I Became the Dream-Fulfilling Master for Young Actresses

Chen Xingzhou glanced at her message and then opened her Weibo homepage.

Sure enough, the number of followers reached 511 million.

He hadn't bothered to look at this before, mainly because few people used Weibo in later generations, at least that's what he thought.

However, it still has reference value at this point in time.

Then there's Tian Xiwei.

Xiaotian: [Brother Xingzhou, don't pay attention to those negative things, you're amazing!!]

However… Brother Xingzhou… I heard from Sister Ziyi that you’re going to film another e-sports drama, with lots of characters in it…

Could I get a role? I don't want to wait until winter break to act... there are still several months to go...

Chen Xingzhou was stunned when he saw this.

He didn't care that Meng Ziyi had leaked the information to Tian Xiwei.

He had previously said that he would film a leading role for Tian Xiwei during the winter break, and he wasn't going to break the contract; he was already making preparations.

But he never actually considered casting Tien Hsi-wei in the roles of the first two dramas.

There were reasons for this, including the presence of other women on set and the fact that he felt they were unnecessary.

He paused, then replied, "Xiaotian, you're not the kind of person who needs to start as a supporting character. In my heart, you've always been the leading lady."

The girls' dormitory at Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Tian Xiwei lay on the bed, her eyes slightly red, her chubby little feet rubbing against each other repeatedly, anxiously waiting for Chen Xingzhou's answer.

Chen Xingzhou's initial refusal to treat her like a younger sister made her happy for a long time.

Then I helped her with that, and she was even happier.

But there was still a great distance between them.

Although she would occasionally retort to him, was always jealous, and acted arrogantly in front of other women.

But in front of Chen Xingzhou, she was always the little sister who became obedient when he was serious.

She had only mustered the courage to ask, and didn't dare to ask for anything in her heart.

She thought Chen Xingzhou would at most give her a few perfunctory words, telling her to focus on her studies and hone her acting skills, and that she would be lucky to get a minor supporting role.

But when those words came into view...

She froze instantly, her cheeks flushed red, and her heart pounded wildly.

She frantically pressed her phone to her chest, curled her little feet up, pursed her lips and couldn't help but secretly giggle, her right cheek dimple sinking deep into her cheeks.

So that's why... so that's why in his heart, he's always been different from others!

It wasn't just some random supporting character; from the very beginning, she was placed as the female lead, his female lead.

He was still the same older brother next door, the childhood sweetheart, who would always stand in front of her and chase away those who bullied her.

She was previously angry that Chen Xingzhou chose Zhou Ye as his assistant, even though they were both college students in the same year.

Moreover, Zhou Ye and Chen Xingzhou had no prior relationship, while Tian Xiwei was the woman who had been with Chen Xingzhou for 18 years.

She didn't get the opportunity, but Zhou Ye received this honor.

But now, let whoever wants to be an assistant be one; it's all just hard labor.

She'll always be the leading lady!

And she also wants to be the boss's wife!

She covered her burning face, gently twisted her body on the bed, her face filled with undisguised shyness and joy.

Oda: [R-Really?!]

Brother Xingzhou...you mustn't lie to me!

Chen Xingzhou: [Really.]

Xiaotian: [Then I'll definitely practice my acting skills hard, attend classes diligently, and obediently wait for winter break so you can play the female lead for me.]

I won't compete with them for other roles; I'll only be your leading lady!

After sending the message, she opened the photo of herself and Chen Xingzhou, whispering his name, her lips curving upwards in a continuous smile.

……

The next morning, at a gathering of mentors at the Beijing Film Academy, Tian Zhuangzhuang was asked by his colleagues for their evaluation of the character Chen Xingzhou Yan Xun.

He held his teacup, his face revealing undisguised satisfaction.

"This kid is so composed! When he came to the school to talk to me before, I only glanced at him and knew he was extraordinary!"

"Many young actors, after playing a likable positive role like Guo Jing, dare not take on a more controversial, villainous role like Yan Xun, for fear of ruining their public image and being criticized."

"But he dares to take on the role, dares to step out of his comfort zone, and dares to tackle this kind of character, which makes him better than most actors of the same age."

A colleague smiled and said, "It seems that Teacher Tian has a very high opinion of him."

"By the way, I heard he directed and starred in a youth campus drama called 'A Love So Beautiful,' and you even served as the art director. Does that mean the drama is pretty good?"

Tian Zhuangzhuang paused for a moment, then his tone softened:

"Well, he said it will air on April 11th. You'll see how it is when you watch it then. I won't reveal any more information."

"This child is talented and hardworking; the things he makes will be of good quality."

"But whether a show is good or bad ultimately depends on the audience. If I praise it too much beforehand, it would be irresponsible to the audience and would also put pressure on the child."

……

Yi Ye Zhi Zhou Studio.

Zhou Ye, carrying the organized documents, walked up to Chen Xingzhou and calmly bowed his head to report:

"Senior, based on your current industry standing after the conclusion of 'Princess Agents,' I've compiled a list of endorsements:"

1. Tebu invites you to serve as the "Brand Ambassador for the Sports and Leisure Series", with a salary of 1.6 million per year.

2. L'Oréal Men Expert's "Oil Control Series Ambassador", 1.2 million per year.

3. Senma's "Campus Series Youth Ambassador" program, 1.2 million per year.

Fourth, there's the option of becoming a "Learning Recommender" for premium courses, costing 90 yuan per year.

Chen Xingzhou listened attentively, then nodded, "Okay, let's set a time."

"Should I contact the business representatives of each brand now to coordinate the signing process and the shooting schedule?"

Chen Xingzhou nodded slightly.

"For the next few days, I'll focus all my energy on running these endorsement deals and business activities."

Zhou Ye subconsciously asked, "Then what about iQiyi... the 'Go Go Squid!' project? Don't we need to go there now to finalize the contract?"

Chen Xingzhou shook his head. "No rush. Although 'Princess Agents' has ended, what can really improve my negotiating position is the broadcast of 'A Love So Beautiful'."

"Oh, I get it!"

"Okay, pack your things and come with me. We'll go to the Tebu headquarters for a meeting today, and then we'll arrange other matters in the following days."

"good!"

……

The black sedan drove away from Yi Ye Zhi Zhou Studio. Zhou Ye, sitting in the back left seat, turned his head to look at Chen Xing Zhou:

"Senior, besides endorsements, do you also need to arrange events for interaction with fans?"

Chen Xingzhou nodded and said, "Let's arrange the fan interaction at Tebu's press conference on April 8th. We can post an announcement on Weibo."

"Also, when shooting the print and short films for the endorsement, could you help me record a few short videos as a fan service, such as behind-the-scenes footage or autographed close-ups, and post them on my short video account?"

"Then there are also the inside pages of Men's Uno and Trendy Lifestyle, scheduled for April 9th, to shoot a set of photos and do an exclusive interview, paving the way for future high-end luxury brand endorsements."