Chapter 560 From Down-on-his-luck Assistant to Top Agent (16)

After Jiang Huaizhi was cast as the male lead, filming began less than a week later.

Although it's just a web series, the director is a senior figure in the industry with considerable experience. The reason for making it a web series is that only web series can pass censorship for this subject matter.

After Jiang Huai joined the crew, Jin Shu assigned him an assistant.

It was the first time someone had taken care of him, and Jiang Huaizhi was a little embarrassed, so he tried to do everything himself. Sometimes, even if he only brought one chair, he would stand and let his assistant sit down.

He can't change his personality anytime soon, and Jin Shu is too lazy to care about him, since it's not something that needs to be corrected anyway.

Three days after joining the crew, Jin Shu was summoned by a phone call.

Jiang Huaizhi was scolded by the director for not being able to let loose during his performance. The director was furious and asked Jin Shu to discuss replacing the male lead.

Before arriving at the film set, Jin Shu brought two bottles of fine wine and two cans of tea from home. Upon arrival, she immediately brewed a cup of tea for the director without saying a word.

Jin Shu had already placed the tea in front of him, so even if the director was still angry, he could only take a sip first.

That one sip of his lips was all it took; the director, who had been feeling incredibly intimidated, instantly relaxed considerably.

"This is tea that I roasted myself. It's not worth much. Please take it and drink it."

"He who takes a bribe is bound to be obligated to do so; I dare not accept it."

Despite saying that, her eyes couldn't help but drift towards the tea canister.

Jin Shu smiled and said in a low voice.

"It's our problem that we slowed down your filming schedule. How about this, you can put the male lead's scenes aside for two days, and you can film the others. We'll try again in two days. If you're still not satisfied, our contract is void, and I won't ask for any compensation. I'll just take Jiang Huaizhi and leave immediately. How about that?"

"Does that make it sound like I'm bullying you?"

The reason I chose that guy was because he had something I wanted in him; it was as if he was born specifically for me, the male lead.

I already told him to just let him act freely, to be the same way he is when he's acting normally.

But no matter how many times I told him, it was no use. As soon as filming started, he was no longer himself. He was always trying to put his energy into something else. I was so anxious and angry watching him!

"We already told him to play himself, is that so hard?"

Jin Shu seemed to be thinking about something, then nodded.

"I understand what you mean and I sympathize with your feelings. You've been preparing for this drama for so long, and now it's delayed because of Jiang Huaizhi, so it's normal to be anxious and upset."

So I brought you some tea to clear heat and reduce internal fire.

"Like I said, if he's still not up to par in two days, feel free to replace him. I have no objections."

"Fine, I'll give you a week. I'll film other people's scenes first. If I don't see what I want to see after a week, then I'm sorry."

Jin Shu nodded repeatedly and led Jiang Huaizhi away with a smile.

Everyone is watching, and the second and third male leads are even prepared to be replaced at any time.

In the car, Jiang Huaizhi kept his head down, remaining silent for a long time, his expression one of suppressed remorse and guilt.

When they arrived at the apartment entrance, Jiang Huaizhi finally couldn't help but speak.

"Sister Jin, why don't you find someone else? I'm too useless and not suitable for acting."

"There's no time to find someone else, so it has to be you."

Jiang Huaizhi raised his head, his eyes a little red, probably because he had been crying not long ago.

No one knows how much he cherished this opportunity, but he tried so hard, only to prove in the end that he was just a useless piece of trash.

This sense of frustration was unprecedented, and it made him wonder if he should just quit this circle that didn't belong to him and go live the ordinary life that he was truly meant to live.

But he didn't dare say these things in front of Jin Shu.

He was afraid that if he told her, Jin Shu would really give up on him.

He was unwilling to accept it.

"Can you tell me what I should do? Just tell me, and I will definitely do it, even if it means not sleeping or eating!"

"Do you know what happens to a bull that keeps charging forward without knowing its direction?"

Jianghuai remained silent.

He didn't know, nor did he dare to, talk to someone as intelligent as Jin Shu. He was afraid of saying the wrong thing and being disliked by Jin Shu.

"Fine, I won't beat around the bush with you anymore. From now on, remember what I said."

I know your personality better than you do yourself, so the situation you're facing now is entirely within my expectations.

The reason I chose you for this role is because I know you can do it.

"I can?"

Jin Shu said he could do it!

Jiang Huai's self-affirmation came from the affirmation of others.

Jin Shu was well aware of this.

Therefore, Jin Shu decided not to discourage him any further.

"Yeah, you can do it. Don't you think you look very manly?"

"Huh? Really? Really?"

Jin Shu nodded.

Jiang Huai couldn't help but smile, but deep down he felt a mixture of disbelief, surprise, and trepidation, fearing that Jin Shu was just saying it to encourage him.

Jin Shu continued.

“Your physical appearance is perfectly acceptable. Don’t believe me? I’ll take you somewhere.”

Half an hour later, looking at the wide square and the bustling pedestrian street in front of him, Jiang Huaizhi felt a surge of inexplicable panic, which made him keep backing away.

"Mr. Jin, why did you bring me here?"

"Here's a task for you. For the next week, you'll be performing for me here. No matter what you perform, you have to meet the quota I set for you every day, which is to get five thousand likes from the audience."

This is a counter; tapping it once gives you a like.

The rule is that each person can only take one photo.

My eyes have been on you the whole time. Keep it up!

Jiang Huai looked helplessly at the sea of ​​people in front of him. He was already a bit introverted, and at this moment he wished he could just find a crack to crawl into.

"It was so sudden, I wasn't prepared at all."

"When opportunities come, they don't give you time to prepare. These people in front of you could be your fans in the future. As someone who makes a living off fans, how can you do this job if you don't figure out what they like?"

Go ahead, get 5,000 likes. If you don't achieve your goal for two consecutive days, you're considered unqualified by me, and I'm sorry, I won't waste my time on you anymore.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huaizhi was on the verge of tears.

"Mr. Jin, please don't, I will definitely complete the mission."

"Here's five hundred yuan. If you're hungry, grab something to eat. I'll come pick you up tonight."

After saying that, Jin Shu turned and left without a second thought.

Watching her figure slowly disappear into the distance, Jiang Huaizhi felt like a child abandoned by his parents, with only the bag Jin Shu had left him.

Jin Shu said that there might be something he needed in this bag.

Upon opening it, you'll find a phone stand, a microphone, and a small portable speaker.

Over the next hour, Jiang Huai set up his equipment, hesitated for a long time with the microphone in hand, and finally started singing.