Chapter 172 If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them
"Join the group!"
Upon hearing this, Teng Huatao's spirits suddenly perked up, and he instantly grasped the key to Song Ci's words.
I was secretly amazed in my heart, the big boss has directly decided on the female lead!
Seeing how gentle and kind Song Ci was to Liu Shishi, the three people other than Zhang Zhao all seemed to understand something.
At this moment, everyone suddenly realized that the dozens of female artists outside were all here to accompany the others today, and it turned out that even they were part of the game.
"Got it! Thank you, Mr. Song for your advice!"
Liu Shishi deliberately dragged out her words, with a hint of coquettishness. She secretly complained in her heart that the stinky man was complaining about her poor acting skills.
Last night at home he was still very excited to audition for himself and praised me for my good acting skills. Men's words are really deceiving.
However, there was no sign of displeasure on his face, instead his smile became even brighter.
"Then let's settle it." Song Ci coughed lightly, nodded slightly at his girlfriend, and made arrangements without any concealment, settling the matter.
He almost made his relationship with Liu Shishi clear in front of everyone just to support his girlfriend and prevent unnecessary trouble and disputes.
After Liu Shishi walked out of the audition room gracefully, Song Ci continued, "Zhang Songwen, you should pay more attention to Shishi's acting skills. After all, the big screen requires higher acting skills from actors."
There was unquestionable authority in his tone, but it also revealed his care and favoritism towards Miss Liu.
"Don't worry, I will do my best!" Zhang Songwen responded quickly, and at the same time did not forget to protect Liu Shishi and say a few good words for her.
"Director Song, actually Shishi's acting skills have improved a lot. She has been thinking about this play since May. Maybe because you were here just now, she was a little nervous and didn't perform well."
At the same time, he secretly felt lucky that he could rise to the top in one step. It must be because Liu Shishi spoke well of him in front of the chairman. Otherwise, the big boss was so busy that he would not remember a small person like him.
Song Ci nodded and understood what Zhang Songwen meant. Miss Liu was a person who practiced experience. It was a bit difficult for her, a living person sitting here, to act out the feeling of secret love.
My childhood sweetheart could never hide her feelings in front of me, so there was no such thing as secret love.
Then he turned to Teng Huatao and said, "Director Teng, Shishi has joined the crew. Please forgive me if there are any mistakes."
"It's my duty. Mr. Song, please rest assured. I will patiently cooperate with Miss Liu to make a good movie." Teng Huatao smiled and was very humble.
He has always felt that this casting was a bit strange. Tengda Culture already has female artists, so why choose someone far away? He is very optimistic about Lv Yi and thinks that Lv Yi is very suitable for the female lead of the movie. There is no need for a public audition.
Now I understand that these were all the ideas of the big money sponsors. The entertainment industry is still the same as before, full of all kinds of unknown deals and secrets.
Song Ci looked at his watch. It was already half past ten. After Liu Shishi's interview, he felt that there was no need to waste time and intended to leave.
He was originally invited by Zhang Zhao to come and hype the event. If he hadn't been afraid that it might seem too fake, he would not have participated in the interviews with the previous people.
"Lao Zhang, I'll be leaving first." Song Ci stood up and prepared to leave.
"I'll take you there!"
Song Ci waved his hand: "No need, just continue to sing this scene."
Although Song Ci refused, Zhang Zhao still insisted on getting up and sending the chairman to the door. The boss was polite, and subordinates should not take it seriously.
As soon as he left the room, Song Ci instructed again: "By the way, when all the movie auditions are over, come to the group. Liu Yan has something to communicate with you."
Weibo is about to be launched, and the celebrity publicity plan still relies on Zhang Zhao's efforts. Some details need to be communicated in person.
Zhang Zhao quickly replied: "I will go to the headquarters the day after tomorrow morning to report to General Manager Liu and you."
He knew the reason why the chairman asked him to go to the group. Compared with Weibo, a movie was insignificant, so he did not dare to delay.
He plans to go to the group as soon as the male lead audition is over tomorrow, as the auditions for supporting roles after that are not worth his time.
"Please stay. No need to see me off." Song Ci nodded slightly and walked out of the audition room in a leisurely manner, with an upright posture, confident and calm.
After Zhang Zhao sat down again, Teng Huatao couldn't wait to speak, with a hint of inquiry: "Boss Zhang, Liu Shishi and Mr. Song are..."
Zhang Zhao nodded and said bluntly: "Future boss lady."
"Ah!" Teng Huatao couldn't help but be slightly surprised when he heard this. He originally had some guesses about the relationship between the two, feeling that they were like a couple, or possibly relatives.
But when he heard the term "future boss lady" from Zhang Zhao's mouth, he immediately understood that this meant that Liu Shishi would most likely become the chairman's wife.
In the complex environment of the entertainment industry, marrying a big boss or not are two completely different levels.
Thinking of this, Teng Huatao secretly decided that he must pay more attention to this future heroine.
"Then should the audition continue?" After understanding the whole story, Teng Huatao didn't want to waste any more time.
Zhang Zhao said as a matter of course: "Go on, you have to do the whole show."
"Next one, XXX." The staff continued to call people and the audition continued.
Outside, Cai Yinong, who was anxiously waiting, saw Sister Liu Shishi coming out and hurriedly went to greet her: "Shishi, how is it?"
Liu Shishi nodded slightly and whispered, "OK! I'll join the group in a few days."
She also didn't want Sister K to be too anxious or to misunderstand something, so she just gave her a reassurance.
"Really!" Cai Yinong was so ecstatic that he couldn't hold back his excitement, instantly attracting the attention of several people around him.
Realizing that he had made a bit too much noise, Cai Yinong quickly pulled Liu Shishi to a corner, leaned close to her and asked softly, "Quick, tell me in detail about the interview."
Liu Shishi pondered for a moment and made up a story: "After I went in, Director Teng first asked me to act out a secret crush on the male lead. I performed extremely well and portrayed that kind of emotion vividly."
"Okay, okay, Master, you are still the best!"
Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong praised with satisfaction, feeling a sense of pride that his daughter has grown up. The new star of Tangren Yijie is rising.
Liu Shishi blushed slightly, and could only bite the bullet and continue to talk nonsense: "Then, Song Ci actually praised me! He said that this girl is pure and gentle, with an excellent image and temperament.
I took the opportunity to get close to him and said that I was a fan of his books. Zhang Zhao also knew me and said a few good words for me. Song Ci was so happy that he decided to cast me as the female lead.
"Okay, Shishi, well done." Cai Yinong didn't expect that the usually dull Yijie could also be smart sometimes. Today was full of surprises.
Just as I was about to say something else, I heard a commotion at the end of the corridor. Song Ci walked out under the escort of bodyguards. Several female artists boldly came forward to chat with him, hoping to attract his attention.
"He's gone!" Cai Yinong said in surprise.
Then I felt it made sense. Since the female lead had already been chosen as the top actress in Tangren, the subsequent interviews were just a formality. A big shot like Song Ci would naturally not stay here and waste time.
"It's settled!" Cai Yinong was in high spirits. Now that Song Ci, the person who really made the decision, had left, there were no more variables. It was a foregone conclusion that Liu Shishi would become the heroine.
Not far away, Yang Mi's group of four also noticed Song Ci's departure. Yuan Shanshan looked unwilling: "It's not my interview yet, why did Song Ci leave!"
Yang Mi's face was as gloomy as water. The thing she was most worried about had happened.
Others may not know the real situation, but how could she not know it? The person who just came out was Liu Shishi, and it was obvious that the female lead had been decided. Song Ci didn't want to waste time interviewing the next one, so she left halfway.
"Is it necessary for us to continue the audition?" Zhang Xiaofei also saw the situation clearly, his heart was filled with depression and grievance. Tengda Culture's blatant favoritism was like bullying honest people.
"Damn resource-rich guy, Liu Shishi and I are sworn enemies." Yuan Shanshan muttered indignantly, jealousy welling up in her heart.
"Song Ci is too biased. He doesn't even pretend. As soon as Liu Shishi came out, he followed her away." Even Jiao Junyan, who is always the most optimistic, said angrily.
"Mi Mi, what should we do?" The three girls were at a loss for a moment and all looked at Yang Mi, hoping that she could come up with a solution.
Yang Mi sighed and hung her head, as if accepting her fate: "What can I do? If you are not convinced, go online and denounce the resource guy."
At this moment, she has made up her mind that when her contract with Rong Xingda expires next year, she will switch to Zeng Jia and join Tengda Culture.
Yuan Shanshan hesitated and said, "Ah, exposing Song Ci and Liu Shishi online, that's not a good idea."
Several people looked at each other in bewilderment. Not to mention whether anyone on the Internet would believe their exposure, Song Ci was also a business tycoon. If they offended him and were retaliated against, the result would be more trouble than gain.
"Are you stupid? I asked you to denounce the resourceful guy, but who told you to mention Song Ci? Do you want to act in secret?"
Yang Mi rolled her eyes. These three roommates were totally impossible to lead. They were incompetent and timid.
"Okay! I won't participate in the audition! If you want to continue, wait. If you don't want to continue, go back first. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first." After saying that, Yang Mi turned around and left without waiting for the three people to react.
After Yang Mi left, the remaining three people lost their backbone and just stared at each other, not knowing what to do.
Zhang Xiaofei shook his head: "Let's go back too. There really is no such thing as a free lunch."
"Then let's go back." Yuan Shanshan also looked listless. Her idol was right in front of her today, but she didn't dare to muster up the courage to step forward and say a few words. She was extremely discouraged.
After saying goodbye to her three roommates, Yang Mi did not leave the Zhongao Building, but went upstairs to Zeng Jia's office according to her memory.
"Mi Mi, are you here for an interview today?"
Zeng Jia was very enthusiastic when he saw Yang Mi. He served her tea and water, and pulled her to sit on the sofa with a gentle and friendly attitude.
Yang Mi said calmly: "I was originally planning to have an interview, but I gave up."
Zeng Jia looked puzzled and asked, "Why did you give up halfway?"
Yang Mi sneered, "Liu Shishi has already been chosen. I don't want to waste my time, so I came upstairs to see Jia Jie."
Zeng Jia was surprised and said, "It's Liu Shishi again! You actually knew about this too?"
She had no doubt about Yang Mi's words. When Zhang Zhao did not allow Wang Luodan and Lu Yi to interview, she knew there must be something behind it.
But I never expected that the chairman would lose all his dignity this time. You, a billionaire, actually came out in person. How can you flatter someone like this? You are so biased!
"I've seen Song Ci and Liu Shishi shopping together." Yang Mi didn't want to talk about the past anymore, so she asked directly:
"Jia Jie, I've made up my mind. After my contract with Rong Xingda expires, I'm willing to come to Tengda Culture, but what resources can you guarantee to give me?"
Zeng Jia smiled. She liked Yang Mi's straightforward and capable character, which was what it took to accomplish great things.
Originally, she valued Wang Luodan the most, but that woman was not very smart. She actually had the crazy idea of going to Zhang Zhao, hoping that Zhang Zhao could help her and Song Ci to get together. She was simply crazy.
"In the first year, you can play the leading female role in at least one TV series and an important second female role; the same applies in the second year, and you can directly appear on the big screen. Also, Tengda Culture is famous for its generosity, and they don't bully you in the contract, splitting the profits 50-50."
Zeng Jia's offer was extremely tempting. Thinking of Tengda Culture's reputation in the industry, Yang Mi made a quick decision: "Jia Jie, it's a deal. Once my contract expires, I will transfer to Tengda Culture."
Zeng Jia's face was full of smiles: "On behalf of Tengda, I welcome you in advance!"
She felt that Yang Mi had greater potential than Wang Luodan and Lu Yi, and might even be able to catch up and surpass them. The thing she liked most about Yang Mi was her fighting spirit.
Yang Mi suddenly remembered something and said hesitantly, "Jia Jie, can the news of my coming to Tengda be kept secret for now? My godmother is going to have a play next year and I want to try to get a chance."
"A Dream of Red Mansions?" Zeng Jia naturally knew about the huge fanfare surrounding Li Shaohong's new version of A Dream of Red Mansions.
Yang Mi nodded. She was now the number one lady of Rong Xingda and the goddaughter of director Li Shaohong. She had to play a leading female role in "Dream of Red Mansions", either Daiyu or Baochai.
Zeng Jia responded readily: "No problem, let's keep it secret for now. If you are determined to come to Tengda Culture, I will take you to meet Mr. Zhang."
"Thank you, Sister Jia. I have thought it over carefully and will never regret it."
Zeng Jia was delighted that he had added another general to his command.
After taking a few sips of tea, Yang Mi calmly asked, "Sister Jia, does Song Ci usually come to the company?"
Zeng Jia was slightly stunned: "He usually works at the group headquarters and rarely comes to Tengda Culture. I haven't seen him many times. Only General Manager Zhang Zhao in the entire company has met him more often."
After saying that, he looked at Yang Mi meaningfully: "Mi Mi, why are you asking this?"
Yang Mi was startled, and immediately covered it up, "Nothing, just asking casually."
"I understand. You are not the only one in our company who thinks the same way, including Wang Luodan and Lu Yi. Which girl doesn't have spring in her heart? After all, with the big boss's face, wealth, and status, it's understandable."
Yang Mi felt a little shy after hearing what she said, and she covered it up by saying, "Jia Jie, it's not what you think. I'm just curious."
Zeng Jia didn't care about Yang Mi's embarrassment: "I support the company's artists to rise to the top, but only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win every battle. If you want to steal Liu Shishi's girl, you must first find out whether she is hooking up with Song Ci!"
She and Wang Luodan had discussed it and decided that if they wanted to hook up with the big boss, the most difficult thing would be how to get close to him on a daily basis. She also didn't know how Liu Shishi, an artist from the Tang Dynasty, could get close to a poet from the Song Dynasty!
(End of this chapter)
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