Chapter 590: Keep the wealth within the family
Strictly speaking, however, these two characters are completely different, and their differences are quite complex.
Ye Wanxi admitted that she couldn't handle it and didn't want to send the wrong signal or let people form a fixed impression of her.
"Of course, most importantly, I have promised my fifth brother that once his film crew starts shooting in a while, I will go there and be his mascot."
Her fifth senior brother chased her all the way up the mountain to catch her, and he even forced her to draw teleportation arrays for several months, almost making her vomit.
If she stands him up again this time, he might actually come to her house and make a scene, threatening to hang himself and refusing to leave.
Since Ye Wanxi had already said that, Gao Min couldn't say anything more, since Ye Wanxi had always been the one making the decisions between the two of them.
Despite the compromise, Gao Min still felt a little bit of regret.
Seemingly noticing her sadness, Ye Wanxi smiled slightly and said, "Although I can't act, I can recommend a suitable person from our company to play the role."
"who?"
"Li Qinyan".
Li Qinyan has been living a relatively comfortable life lately. Ever since she met Ye Wanxi at the company and chatted for a few minutes, she was puzzled as to why Ye Wanxi seemed like a different person. At the same time, she vaguely accepted Ye Wanxi's suggestion and chose a script that others thought was a disadvantage.
But no one expected that her acting career would really change from that time on.
After Li Qinyan took on the role in that TV series, although she didn't receive much pay, she unexpectedly caught the eye of a producer.
The other party recommended another well-made drama to her, with a better production team than the one she had previously accepted. The production was excellent in every aspect, and most importantly, the plot was a hundred times better than that one.
What's most commendable is that despite having many big names in the cast, everyone was very kind and never made things difficult for her because of her young age and lack of experience. On the contrary, they took good care of her.
In contrast, the drama she almost took on before, which started filming less than a month ago, has been plagued by various scandals and conflicts. It's unclear whether these are true or just a publicity stunt by the production team.
Anyway, during the months of filming, Li Qinyan was in a good mood every day. After filming ended, she brought back a lot of gifts from everyone and the contact information of most of the crew.
You should know that these are extremely valuable connections.
Not only that, when she finished filming this drama, it just so happened that the drama she filmed first became a hit.
Surprisingly, the inspirational modern drama, which had a niche subject matter and little mainstream appeal, unexpectedly became a hit of the year.
Li Qinyan, as the female lead of the drama, became the fastest-rising and most popular actress in the show due to her somewhat similar experiences to the character, instantly becoming a synonym for both high popularity and rising star talent.
When Ye Wanxi called Li Qinyan's agent, Li Qinyan and her agent had just received the good news that Li Qinyan had been nominated for Best Actress at the White Dove Awards for her role as a female dancer.
Previously, given the irreconcilable conflict between the two, Li Qinyan's agent would likely have hung up as soon as she received the call, and would never have helped to transfer the call to Li Qinyan.
But now, half of Ye Wanxi's prediction has come true, so the agent dared not be negligent in the slightest and handed the phone to Li Qinyan without thinking.
Li Qinyan was startled when she learned who was on the other end of the phone, and exclaimed with a puzzled expression, "Ye... Wanxi?"
"It's me."
"Why are you calling me at this hour? Is there something you need?" Did you find out about my nomination and come to congratulate me?
"I just wanted to ask if you have any other work plans lately? I have a movie role I'd like to introduce to you."
Li Qinyan's eyelids twitched, and she said cautiously, "I really don't have any major work arrangements recently."
Several film crews have sent her scripts to choose from, but she hasn't found one she likes yet, so she hasn't made any plans.
"I have a movie here that needs a female lead. I'd like to recommend you for an audition. Would you like to see if you're interested?"
Ye Wanxi is not entirely ignorant of social etiquette; Director Fang's decision to cast her in this role can be seen as opening doors of convenience for her.
But that doesn’t mean he can accept being forced into his production team after she’s refused. All Ye Wanxi can do is try to get Li Qinyan an audition opportunity.
Li Qinyan had no idea what a huge windfall was about to fall into her lap. When she heard it was a movie, and that she was the female lead right off the bat, she thought it was some small-time film by a minor director.
"What's the name? What's the theme and content of it?"
"The movie is called 'Like a Dream,' and it tells the story of joys and sorrows during a time of war. I've read the script and I think the story is quite profound, and the female lead's character is also quite well-developed. Oh, by the way, the director of this movie is Director Fang. The same Director Fang who directed 'The Story of Nancheng.'"
"What? The Anecdotes of Nancheng?" Li Qinyan exclaimed in surprise.
Ye Wanxi said that she might not know who Director Fang was, but Li Qinyan immediately knew who he was when "The Story of Nancheng" was mentioned.
This drama is one of Director Fang's early works that made him famous. It is a similar subject matter and portrays the joys and sorrows of human nature. It was well received at the time.
Many of the actors who participated in this drama later became film emperors and empresses, making it a veritable incubator of film industry superstars.
Li Qinyan's breathing became rapid, and her manager, who was standing next to her, was startled by her sudden scream and shuddered.
Realizing what she had shouted, and recalling her earlier reply to Ye Wanxi, the manager couldn't help but make a guess, and her breath caught in her throat.
"That's right, it's him. You should know him, right?"
"certainly."
"That makes things easier. Are you interested? If so, I'll call Director Fang right now and have him contact you and your agent."
Li Qinyan's heart was pounding, and she felt a little uneasy: "Yes, but I don't know if I have the ability to catch Director Fang's eye."
What if I end up owing Ye Wanxi a favor and then embarrassing her in the end?
As if she understood her concerns, Ye Wanxi chuckled softly: "It's just an audition. Whether you get selected or not is 50 or 50. If you get selected, you've gained something; if you don't, so be it. There's no harm in trying."
Hearing this, Li Qinyan became even more embarrassed, feeling that she was being hypocritical after getting the benefit. She quickly said, "Then... I'll try my best."
"Okay, it's settled then. Go and give it a try first, but don't take on any other work before that."
"Hmm." Li Qinyan couldn't contain her curiosity after replying and cautiously asked, "Why are you helping me so much?"
"Probably..." Ye Wanxi pondered for a moment, "It's better to keep the good stuff in the family."
Li Qinyan is an artist in the same company as her. The boss of the agency is Xiao Yuti, who is the uncle of her senior brother.
If we round it up, he's basically her uncle-in-law. They're all family, so whoever makes the money doesn't make a difference.
Li Qinyan: "???"
(End of this chapter)
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