Yun Shudai listened to Sister Yao's introduction while looking at the script. The journey took more than two hours.
She read most of the book, but the role that attracted her the most was her father's first love in the countryside.
The two separated for various reasons. The male protagonist married the female protagonist and completely let go of his first love.
After the male protagonist got married, his first love also married a teacher in the local county town, following her parents' wishes.
Unfortunately, life didn't go as planned, and they eventually divorced, leaving her with a daughter.
Later, relying on her skills, she opened a handicraft workshop in the county town. She also benefited from favorable policies and was able to export local handicrafts to foreign countries. She never married and lived her life on her own terms, a true strong woman.
Although she didn't have many scenes, she was much more likable and cute than the male lead's daughter.
Moreover, she noticed at the end that the third daughter had a kissing scene during her romance.
"Sister Yao, has the role been cast yet?"
"It's not clear yet. Do you want to play her? She has very few scenes."
Yun Shudai nodded: "But I think this role can improve the score."
"Let's take a look when we get there."
When they arrived in City C, it was a little after 4 p.m., and they went straight to the casting location set by Director Liu.
Yun Shudai then realized that they were already setting up the scene.
"Director Liu, hello. This is Yun Shudai from our company. This is her resume."
Yun Shudai, standing behind Sister Yao, also greeted Director Liu, saying, "Hello, Director Liu."
Director Liu nodded, looked at Yun Shudai carefully, and said, "Old Yao, let her try on the makeup first, so I can take a look."
Yun Shudai didn't expect to come here directly for a costume fitting. Don't you need to do a screen test?
Sister Yao said, "Director Liu, has the role of Zhuang Qing been cast yet? We'd also like to give it a try."
Director Liu frowned, glanced at Yun Shudai, and said to Sister Yao, "Old Yao, the role of Lin Xin offers more room for development than Zhuang Qing. Have you thought it through?"
Sister Yao smiled and said, "Let's try on the makeup first."
Director Liu arranged for a staff member to take her to try on clothes.
Sister Yao stayed behind and chatted with Director Liu and the others.
Yun Shudai took An'an and Tiantian to the makeup room.
When I got to the dressing room, I realized that today was the day for the film crew's costume fitting.
No wonder, seeing several familiar faces inside, Yun Shudai felt that filming must be about to begin.
"Wei Qing?"
"Shushu, it's you! You're in this film crew too?"
Yun Shudai never expected to run into Wei Qing here.
"I just arrived, so I'm trying on the makeup first. What about you?"
"I play Lin Zhifu here."
Yun Shudai congratulated her, saying, "You're the male lead."
"And you?"
"I tried Zhuang Qing."
"Zhuang Qing, then we'll have scenes together from now on."
Yun Shudai smiled. She hadn't made a decision yet; it depended on the director's opinion.
Yun Shudai knew Wei Qing because they had worked together on a drama before, and the two had quite a few scenes together.
He knew his agent, Sister Mingyan. When things were fine, they used to chat and laugh together. When things went wrong, she didn't kick him when he was down. They were already considered friends, so Yun Shudai could just laugh it off.
When she put on Zhuang Qing's outfit and had her hair braided like Lao He's, the director's eyes lit up.
Just now, Yun Shudai seemed like a modern, radiant beauty who couldn't be compared to the mortal world. But now, her eyes, though lively, carry the simplicity and reserve of the generation from the 70s and 80s.
After discussing it, they had Lin Xin try out for her as well, and finally unanimously decided that Zhuang Qing was the one.
Not far away, Mingyan and Sister Yao said regretfully, "Actually, when she had her accident last year, she called me, but I refused to answer."
Sister Yao crossed her arms and laughed, "Regretful?"
Mingyan nodded: "How did she eventually find your studio?"
"Her acting teacher is Professor Liang from Yecheng Film and Television University, who is also a background story consultant in our industry."
Mingyan suddenly realized, "It's Elder Liang, no wonder."
"The key point is that my boss also has a crush on her."
Mingyan nodded: "Your boss has always had a discerning eye. Yun Shudai is lucky to have met your boss. If she had really come to my company back then, I probably wouldn't have been able to give her more than a few gigs a year."
Yun Shudai, having changed her clothes, came over with a smile and greeted Sister Mingyan.
Sister Yao was discussing the contract with the production team when Yun Shudai took An'an and Tiantian into the car.
It was Tian Tian's first time on set, and she was curious about everything. However, An An cautiously reminded her not to take pictures or gossip, and told her some things that an assistant on set needed to know.
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