Falling in love with the movie star 13
"Tell him that since he's not coming today, he doesn't need to come again!" Xiang Qing said loudly, tossing her phone to her assistant, and then shouted to the still busy staff, "Stop working! Everyone, call it a day! The writing team, return to the office for a meeting and revise the script!"
Tao Yuan had just finished putting on her makeup and changing into her clothes, and she was about to take it off and change clothes again, when Cheng Yi actually decided not to come. While their company was quite powerful, Xiang Qing wasn't someone to be trifled with. If he'd offended her, Cheng Yi wouldn't have been cut off from future roles, but he probably wouldn't have been able to film with Xiang Qing again. If he'd known Xiang Qing was the niece of the chairman of the Zheng Group, he probably wouldn't have had the guts to cancel the show.
Tao Yuan came out of the dressing room and saw Zheng Xuanlin waiting for him. He walked over and asked, "Why are you here so quickly?"
"I knew he probably wouldn't come, so I didn't change my clothes or put on makeup," said Zheng Xuanlin.
"Do you know something?" Tao Yuan asked, "Why did he insist on going abroad for an audition? He didn't even care about offending the guide."
"I'll talk to you in the car." Zheng Xuanlin subconsciously wanted to hold his hand, but put it down halfway. They hadn't made their relationship public yet, and it wouldn't be nice if someone saw them holding hands outside the set.
Cheng Yi went abroad to audition for a film. His company was one of the investors, so his chances of success were very high. This was a multinational film, with actors from many different countries.
Although Cheng Yi is very well-known in the TV drama circle, he has failed several times in his attempts to enter the film industry.
Originally, after marrying into a wealthy family, he was planning to slowly retire, but after realizing how difficult life in a wealthy family was, he decided to reach higher heights in the entertainment industry.
It's easy to imagine how tempting this movie was, as it was enough to make him audition for it, even at the cost of offending Xiang Qing. This film was going to feature top stars from around the world, and it would be released worldwide. Being able to act in it was a testament to both one's acting skills and fame.
Moreover, Cheng Yi felt that even if Xiang Qing was angry, he would sincerely apologize to her later and let her know that if he could star in this movie, it would also bring more topics and popularity to the current drama. Then he would let their company put pressure on Xiang Qing, and Xiang Qing would definitely give in. He had nothing to worry about.
However, he underestimated Xiang Qing's hot temper. Once she got angry, she would not be calmed down by a few apologies. Moreover, she was confident in the movies she made and disdained to take advantage of the popularity of foreign movies.
It's true that Cheng Yi's company is powerful. If Xiang Qing's background wasn't as strong as theirs, she might have endured it. That's the reality, there's nothing she can do about it. But the chairman of the Zheng Group is her uncle, and she believes she has nothing to fear in the entertainment industry. She concealed her background because she's always been low-key in her personal life and high-profile in her work, not because she's easy to bully.
Xiang Qing is already revising the script. She plans to make the character Shui Junyao the person who ultimately helps Zhao Xuan achieve his hegemony and stays in love with him until old age.
Perhaps venting her anger towards Cheng Yi on the character of Mingxuan, Xiang Qing intended to recast Mingxuan as a hypocrite and villain, changing his setting to one that sought power and gained Zhao Xuan's trust. Later, because he fell in love with Zhao Xuan and learned that Shui Junyao was actually a man, he became jealous and repeatedly tried to frame her. However, Zhao Xuan loved Shui Junyao and defended her in every way, even after her identity as a man was revealed, and despite the objections of his ministers, he insisted on keeping her by his side.
Since Cheng Yi did not come for the reshoot, Xiang Qing could only use the shots that had been taken before. If they had been shot according to the revised plot, these shots would have been appropriate and reasonable.
Zheng Xuanlin knew Cheng Yi was a manipulative person, and he had always disliked his personality. But this time, he felt that the result he had achieved was truly excellent. This way, he wouldn't have to figure out how to get Xiang Qing to change the script.
Tao Yuan had already started to take on some activities and endorsements. One day, he was in the company, carefully selecting an endorsement that was suitable for him. Liu Yong suddenly pushed the door open and strode in, excitedly telling him a piece of news.
"What did you say?" Tao Yuan thought he had misheard. "Let me play the elf princess? You said princess, right?"
"Director Bacher said it himself during an interview. He said that after watching your archery video and then specifically watching the drama you're currently acting in, he felt that you were the most suitable candidate for the role. Furthermore, their people have already contacted us and are indeed interested in discussing the matter with you."
"Does he know that I'm actually a man? He actually asked me to play the elf princess." Tao Yuan felt speechless.
"He should know. You weren't wearing women's clothes when you were shooting arrows. One can tell at a glance that you were a man. He shouldn't make a mistake... right?" Liu Yong became unsure as he spoke.
"Does he know that the character I'm playing now is a man dressed as a woman, not a real woman?"
"This..." Liu Yong was even more uncertain. Due to cultural differences, it was difficult for foreigners to understand their country's costume dramas. He was also not sure whether the international director really knew what costume dramas involved men dressing up as women.
Tao Yuan shook his head helplessly and said, "Just turn it down. Tell them I'm currently filming and don't have time to act in their movie. The guide just revised the script because Cheng Yi didn't do the reshoots. I have more scenes later on, so there's no way I'll have time to take on other roles."
"But this opportunity is truly rare. Stars from so many countries are vying for a role. It's so rare that a director specifically calls on you for a role. It would be such a shame if you turned it down."
"What can I do? Cheng Yi is such a big star, and his company is so powerful, but the director changed the plot and character design. If I offend the director by taking this movie, I will never be able to make it in the entertainment industry again." Tao Yuan didn't really want to take that movie. The all-star cast makes it difficult for the audience to immerse themselves in the story. If they just look for the stars, they will definitely lose interest in the show in minutes. If the audience can't be invested in the plot, even if it's a blockbuster, it won't be a good movie.
Liu Yong thought about it and agreed. Although the opportunity was rare, who could have happened upon it? They really couldn't compare to Cheng Yi's company. Even if they offended Xiang Qing, they might be able to reconcile with her later if they gave her some benefits. If they offended Xiang Qing now, they would probably be banned immediately, and they would never be able to make it in the entertainment industry again.
"By the way, Mr. Wang said he wants to talk to me about the new contract as soon as possible." Liu Yong said.
"Tell Mr. Wang not to be anxious. The contract cannot be negotiated in a day or two. Wait until I finish filming this drama, then I will calm down and talk it over with him in detail." Tao Yuan said.
"I think he's really anxious. After all, you're becoming more and more popular, and you're dating Zheng Xuanlin. If Zheng Xuanlin can help you, it's not impossible for you to become a top star in the future. He's probably worried that you'll be signed by another company."
Tao Yuan sighed and said, "Tell him to relax. I've already said I want a win-win situation with the company. As long as the company can give me the most autonomy, then I don't mind letting the company take a little more money."
Liu Yong nodded and said, "I'll tell him."
Cheng Yi successfully auditioned and got in. This is the benefit of the company's investment. In the competition with many stars, his chances of winning are much greater. He is now on the plane back to China, but his mood is not particularly good because of the audition.
He already knew about Xiang Qing's script revisions, but he thought there was still room for recovery. Whether it was the role of Mingxuan or the film, he didn't want to give up.
He thought that his successful audition and signing of the film role would keep him popular in China for a long time. However, another piece of news completely overshadowed his news: director Bacher personally named Hua Xi and wanted him to play the elf princess.
Just because I saw some of his archery videos, I actually let a man play the role of a princess. This idea is too exaggerated and unrealistic. After all, he is an internationally renowned director. Can't he be more reliable?
With so many female celebrities, isn't there anyone suitable to play the elf princess? There are plenty of archers out there, but why did they have to publicly single out a man for the role? He actually overshadowed her own popularity.
Before, he hadn't taken him seriously. He only disliked and envied him because he was with Zheng Xuanlin, but he never thought he would lose to him in other aspects. But now, he had a huge sense of crisis. He felt that he had to take action now.
After Cheng Yi returned to China, he immediately went to apologize to Xiang Qing and talked to her about the script.
After revising the script, Xiang Qing found that the revised plot was more to her liking. Perhaps it was because she had invested more emotionally in the character of Shui Junyao during the writing process, so changing the original plot made her feel more comfortable. Furthermore, Cheng Yi had already signed a film role, so it was impossible for him to balance both roles. Therefore, Xiang Qing changed the plot back.
Cheng Yi felt that Xiang Qing was stubborn and unreasonable, which made him very angry, so he simply asked the company to put pressure on Xiang Qing to make her give in.
In order to perform well in the current drama, Tao Yuan turned down the invitation of foreign directors and was in the news again.
When Xiang Qing was interviewed, she praised Tao Yuan in various ways and implied that Cheng Yi had no spirit of contract and she never wanted to work with him again.
In the entertainment industry, it is not uncommon for two crews to shoot simultaneously, as long as both can be balanced. However, if one crew is in China and the other is abroad, and both are large-scale and expensive productions, it is almost impossible to balance both.
If Xiang Qing had no objection to this, it would not be a big problem. However, Xiang Qing not only had a strong objection, but also ridiculed Cheng Yi in an interview and modified the content of the script, which caused strong dissatisfaction among Cheng Yi's crazy fans, who said they would boycott the show.
Xiang Qing also has many fans. Although as a director, her number of fans cannot be compared with Cheng Yi, it was obviously Cheng Yi who was wrong this time, so many passers-by stood up to speak for Xiang Qing.
Under such circumstances, Cheng Yi had to do something to restore his reputation.
When Cheng Yi attended the event, he was interviewed by the media and was asked about recent events.
Cheng Yi hesitated to speak to the reporters, his answers were intermittent and incoherent. However, those experienced reporters still got a lot of information from his words.
After the interview, multiple media outlets immediately broke the news, claiming Cheng Yi hinted at being cheated on, and that the person who intervened was Hua Xi. He wanted to leave the crew quickly because he didn't want to face those two people anymore, otherwise he'd feel like he was being stabbed in the heart and bleeding profusely. The media also concluded from this that Zheng Xuanlin and Hua Xi were likely in a relationship.
The internet went completely haywire, with fans from all walks of life fighting and cursing at each other. Some even started cursing without figuring out if someone was their own person or not.
Cheng Yi wasn't afraid of making a big deal out of it, as long as he was in the spotlight and wasn't the one being criticized the most. He had already completed the divorce procedures and was single again. If they revealed that he was married, he would say they were maliciously retaliating and deliberately slandering him, as he was clearly single.
If Zheng Xuanlin and Tao Yuan went public with their relationship, Cheng Yi thought, that would be even better. He was just a couple with Zheng Xuanlin, and he was often scolded by Zheng Xuanlin's fans. If they went public, he would see if he could withstand the abuse from Zheng Xuanlin's fans. If they couldn't handle the pressure and were scolded enough to break up, that would be exactly what he wanted.
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