Are you trying to force me to become a star?

Chapter 139 Casting

"I think every man should read Lin Yuan's martial arts novels."

On the screen, Jack Ma, holding a microphone, said this when the host asked him what books he had been reading recently.

"Lin Yuan's novels are full of imagination, romanticism and chivalry, which left a very deep impression on me personally."

"Master Lin Yuan's martial arts stories are indeed wonderful and captivating." The host nodded, then asked with interest, "Who is your favorite character in the novel?"

Jack Ma, with his legs crossed, didn't hesitate at all: "Feng Qingyang!"

Why?

"Look, Feng Qingyang is an excellent teacher. He possesses extraordinary skills but does not seek fame or fortune, devoting himself to educating people. I understand this very well, and I hope that all my students can surpass me."

"And his Dugu Nine Swords, the essence of which lies in defeating opponents with no moves. The same principle applies to running a business; only by having no enemies in your heart can you be invincible in the world."

As Jack Ma spoke, he became more animated and sat up straight, as if he were back in a classroom: "When I was in a meeting with the company's senior executives, I said: Forget the sword in your hand."

"Don't focus on tangible things like profits, numbers, and reports; just look at the value you create for your customers."

"Feng Qingyang never focused on how powerful he was; he only taught Linghu Chong to see through the essence of things."

"A good manager doesn't have to do everything personally. Learning to cultivate people and understanding the underlying logic is the essence of management without tricks."

The host was surprised that the head of a company worth hundreds of billions would so highly praise a character from a novel, exclaiming, "I never imagined that you would apply the martial arts techniques from a novel to corporate management!"

"It's not just about martial arts," Jack Ma laughed, "My office at Alibaba now has a new name: Peach Blossom Island Ei."

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"Huang Yaoshi's secluded residence?"

"That's right, the middle-level conference room is called the Misty Rain Pavilion; there's also a place called the Cliff of Reflection, which is the exclusive location for senior executives to review and summarize their performance."

"I even made a special roster, and everyone had to choose a nickname."

The host chuckled and asked, "So, is your nickname Huang Yaoshi or Feng Qingyang?"

"Wu Yongming is Huang Yaoshi, and I am Feng Qingyang!"

Jack Ma laughed: "And just yesterday, I contacted the director of the 'Swordsman' production team and offered to play the role of Feng Qingyang for free."

The host opened his mouth, then said, "It's clear that you really have a special fondness for this role."

A billionaire personally directing a movie?

The money wasted on that time could have bought the entire film crew, right?!

Jack Ma's smile widened: "I was rejected by the director!"

host:

This director is pretty brave.

He asked, "What was the reason for the refusal?"

"The director said that I had no acting experience and no martial arts skills, so I was not suitable for the role."

The host nodded: "Is that all?"

Jack Ma shrugged: "Yes, that's it."

At this moment, he recalled the conversation he had yesterday, in which Director Hu sincerely recounted his friendship with Lin Yuan.

From the agreement on "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" to the one-yuan copyright fee for "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer".

Finally, Director Hu solemnly said, "After seeing that letter, Lin Yuan and I became friends for life."

"Mr. Ma, I can't let my friend down. I'm so sorry!"

The memory ends.

Jack Ma raised the microphone: "To be honest, after being rejected, I sat quietly in my office for a long time."

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"It's not because of being rejected. I've been rejected too many times in my life, I'm used to it."

"Instead, I suddenly felt that being rejected might be a good thing."

The host pressed further, "How so?"

Jack Ma said, "Feng Qingyang is the embodiment of the Dugu Nine Swords. But every time the Dugu Nine Swords are mentioned in the book, they are used by Linghu Chong. Why is that?"

"Because Feng Qingyang doesn't need to prove that he knows the Dugu Nine Swords. His very existence is the Dugu Nine Swords."

"The director's rejection of me might have actually done me a favor. It prevented me from ruining the image of Feng Qingyang in my heart by playing a role."

The host was silent for two seconds.

Then he said very softly, "This understanding is probably more difficult than performing it."

"Teacher Ma is indeed Teacher Ma; his words are always so philosophical."

After reading the interview, Xu Jinyan remarked with emotion.

Then he turned to Director Hu beside him and said, "Director Hu, you're so brave! You even dared to refuse Teacher Ma?"

Today, Director Hu invited him out for dinner.

The dinner party had barely started when it appeared on the trending topics list:

#Jack Ma rejected for film role#

#Jack Ma and Feng Qingyang#

#Jack Ma recommends Lin Yuan's novel#

Then they saw the interview they had just seen.

The comments section was also filled with diverse opinions.

Regarding the rejection of the film adaptation, many book fans strongly support the director, claiming that respecting the original work is the only way to honor Lin Yuanyi's work.

Copyright fees;

But the internet is never short of people who want to have fun, and many people are clamoring: We want to see Jack Ma!

Of course, many people who listened to Teacher Ma's lectures also felt that they benefited greatly.

Director Hu waved his hand and said, "Brother, it's not that I was brave, I was also nervous at the time."

"If Jack Ma were to play Feng Qingyang, he would gain a whole host of benefits, including popularity, media attention, funding, and publicity resources."

"But I know in my heart that Jack Ma is absolutely not suitable for this role."

Then he repeated what he had said to Jack Ma.

Xu Jinyan was also quite moved after hearing this.

I never imagined that the bearded man would be such a sentimental person.

However, he still didn't intend for Lin Yuan to add him or anyone else on WeChat.

It's not that he's pretending to be aloof; it's just that after adding him as a friend, it's easy to say too much and make mistakes when chatting.

He was terrified that he might accidentally get information out of these shrewd and experienced people.

Fortunately, given his current status, no one dares to ask him to recommend Lin Yuan's contact information.

As for Jack Ma, he never even considered following his route to contact Lin Yuan.

It's unclear whether she intends to maintain a platonic relationship or is preparing to use her personal charm to attract Lin Yuan to take the initiative to contact her.

"Jinyan, the main reason I asked you to come out this time is about 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer'."

Xu Jinyan shook his head: "Director Hu, I don't know when Lin Yuan will be updated. When I asked him, he said it would be soon."

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"However, it seems he plans to release the rest all at once."

Director Hu suddenly realized and said, "I see. There's one more thing, brother. Do you have any actors you'd like to recommend?"

Xu Jinyan was taken aback: "Director Hu, why are you asking me?"

Director Hu then said, "Li Xiaoqing, the editor from Lin Yuan at the Creation World, told me that Lin Yuan has given you the right to recommend characters."

"You handed it over to me?"

"They say they're the two theme songs from 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' so Lin Yuan owes you a favor."

Director Hu nodded: "He asked me to keep it a secret, probably because he didn't want to cause you any trouble."

Xu Jinyan frowned and sighed, "That Lin Yuan!"