The entertainment empire began with Liu Yifei's premarital pregnancy.

Unfortunately, Lin Bufan did not sign the contract for the TV series "Shan Shan Comes Late". Although he had some of the plot in his mind, it was too different from the original.

However, Lin Bufan suddenly remembered something.

The character Xia Zhixing, the female lead in the TV series "The Starry Night" that I just signed in, is actually quite similar to Zhao Liying in terms of personality.

"Here you go, take this script!"

As Lin Bufan spoke, he handed the script on the table directly to Zhao Liying.

"The Starry Night, the Shepherd's Star?"

After picking up the script, Zhao Liying looked at Lin Bufan with a mixture of doubt and expectation in her eyes.

"This is the company's next TV series, and you'll be playing the female lead."

Lin Bufan leaned back on the sofa, looking at Zhao Liying with a smile on his lips.

"real?"

Zhao Liying was so excited that she stood up immediately.

She never expected that her impulsive visit would actually result in a role, and even a lead role in a TV series.

That's the female lead!

She thought that as long as she was a supporting actress, or even just had a few lines, she would be satisfied.

But she didn't realize that at the premiere of "Rob-B-Hood," countless people in the industry were paying attention to her.

At the same time, it's also through her that we can see how Kyoto Entertainment will proceed.

"But, leading lady, I'm a little worried that I won't be able to handle the role..."

After her initial excitement, Zhao Liying became somewhat hesitant.

She was certainly happy to play the female lead, but she was also afraid. She was a newcomer to the industry and didn't even know how to move around. Would playing the female lead rashly affect the quality of the TV series?

"I have faith in you."

Lin Bufan looked at Zhao Liying and nodded seriously.

"Director Lin, I will definitely not let you down."

Seeing the trust in Lin Bufan's eyes, Zhao Liying secretly vowed that no matter what, she would do her best to act in this TV series and absolutely not let Director Lin down.

"I trust you."

Lin Bufan then changed the subject: "However, I'll also tell the director that if your acting isn't up to par, you'll have to work on it scene by scene, understand?"

This is the most grueling part of filming.

Filming the same shot over and over again is actually very painful for both the director and the actors, especially for the actors.

"I see!"

Zhao Liying took a deep breath.

Zhao Liying, who came from a humble background, understood all of this very well and knew that Lin Bufan was doing it for her own good.

"Director Lin, may I ask who the director of this TV series is?"

Zhao Liying looked at Lin Bufan with some curiosity, then hesitated for a moment before asking, "Director Lin, it's not you, is it?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Bufan looked at Zhao Liying speechlessly.

How can an internationally renowned director direct a TV series?

The hierarchy of contempt in the entertainment industry isn't limited to directors and actors; in fact, there's a hierarchy of contempt even among directors themselves.

Film directors look down on television directors. Even among television directors, there is a hierarchy of disdain depending on whether they direct period dramas, historical dramas, or urban dramas. However, almost all television directors look down on variety show directors.

Lin Bufan is an internationally renowned director who has won an Oscar for Best Director. How could he possibly direct a TV series?

Even if one day, out of curiosity or for various other reasons, he were to personally direct a TV series, it would be impossible for him to film this kind of TV series.

"hey-hey!"

Zhao Liying stuck out her tongue a little shyly and gave an awkward smile.

"You'll find out when the director and others start filming."

As Lin Bufan spoke, he waved to Zhao Liying.

In fact, he only signed on to this TV series today, and even he himself hasn't decided who to direct it.

Zhang Ting?

The TV series "The Ming Dynasty: Hongwu Emperor" (also known as "Zhu Yuanzhang") has finished filming, and Zhang Ting is currently taking a break.

But then Lin Bufan shook his head.

The filming of the Hongwu Emperor has already finished. Following the order of the Ming emperors, the next one should be the Jianwen Emperor, followed by the Yongle Emperor.

However, there's really nothing to be afraid of about Emperor Jianwen.

So we decided to skip the other party and start filming from the Yongle Emperor.

Lin Bufan has already handed over the script for "Ming Dynasty" to the screenwriting department, covering the period from the death of Emperor Yongle to the ascension of Emperor Renzong.

The subsequent plot was abruptly cut off by Lin Bufan.

The beginning of "Ming Dynasty" can be described as a legendary story, but after the death of Emperor Yongle, the plot plummeted. What should have been a 90-point drama ended up barely passing because of the later plot.

Moreover, according to Lin Bufan's idea, it was indeed not suitable to film the later parts of the story together.

The script for "The Ming Dynasty: Emperor Yongle," adapted from the TV series "Ming Dynasty," is currently being adapted by the screenwriting department and is expected to be completed in about a month.

Zhang Ting will also be filming this historical drama at that time.

Therefore, Zhang Ting is not suitable to film "The Starry Night".

Since Zhang Ting is not suitable, Kyoto Entertainment has another contracted TV series director besides him, namely Shang Jing.

The first season of "My Own Swordsman" has finished filming, and Shang Jing is currently taking a break.

Moreover, for Shang Jing, "My Own Swordsman" was just a sitcom with a relatively simple setting, and he had also expressed to Lin Bufan his desire to change his career path.

It just so happens that "The Starry Night" was given to him, as it wasn't too difficult and was perfect for a sitcom director.

……

"You bastard, you finally remembered me."

At noon, in a private room of a couples' restaurant, Yang Mi walked in, saw Lin Bufan, hung her coat aside, and jumped into Lin Bufan's arms.

"Hey, Honey, have you gained weight lately?"

Lin Bufan patted Yang Mi's pert buttocks and asked teasingly.

"Is it that obvious?"

Yang Mi pouted and muttered to herself, "I've only gained 1.3 pounds, is it that obvious?"

As she spoke, she suddenly noticed Lin Bufan's expression as he suppressed a laugh and instantly understood.

"Oh, you're teasing me again!"

Yang Mi gritted her teeth, then suddenly sat up straight: "You keep calling me Da Mi Mi, see if I get bored of you..."

It's already October, and the weather in the north is getting a bit cool. But after Da Mimi took off her coat, she was only wearing a strapless top.

"Okay, after we finish eating, I'll take you somewhere."

Lin Bufan finally escaped after a great deal of effort.

"Where is it?"

Yang Mi looked at Lin Bufan with her cheeks flushed.

"You'll find out when you get there."

After dinner, Lin Bufan drove his Land Rover with Yang Mi directly into the Qingcui Garden villa area.

This villa was the one Lin Bufan checked into today. The moment he checked in, Yang Mi came to mind.

Based on his understanding of Yang Mi, although she has a little money now, she would never invest it in a house.