8 Chapter 8
◎Finale◎
Bai Wen quickly came to Zhang Li's side.
Cheng Yu is also selecting suitable scripts and announcements for her.
Lingman Entertainment’s resources are pretty good, but the company has signed many artists, and many resources are divided up by the artists as soon as they appear.
Zhang Li's signing with Cheng Yu caused such a big stir that it was inevitable that she would be criticized by others. Cheng Yu didn't want her to make enemies in the company, so she didn't plan to take resources from the company at this time.
At this time, Cheng Yu's own abilities were revealed.
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"The previous scripts were all directed at Hu Fei. There were a few unknown small productions that I didn't ask for, but the scripts looked mediocre, so I passed them all."
Zhang Li nodded. Although she wanted to find a new path, she didn't want to accept everyone.
"So, we can only apply to directors who are currently in need of actors. I have some connections with some directors in the industry, so I'll see if there are any suitable roles. Besides that, there is another way... that is to participate in auditions."
Speaking of the word audition, Cheng Yu deliberately glanced at Zhang Li.
Zhang Li understood what she meant, and there was no sign of fear on his face.
Seeing this, Cheng Yu nodded with satisfaction.
"According to the information I received, Director Zheng Wanying will start filming a large-scale palace drama in half a year. There will be many female characters in it. If all goes well, maybe they can find a role suitable for you."
"Zheng Wanying?"
When Zhang Li heard this name, he felt very familiar with it, but it was not based on his original memory.
She thought about it carefully and suddenly remembered that the director's name was mentioned in the original book.
Since it is mentioned prominently in the original work, it must be related to the heroine.
After Zhang Li remembered everything, he showed an intriguing smile.
Zheng Wanying plays a very important role in the original novel. After all, he is the mentor who helps the heroine win her first Best Supporting Actress award, and this palace fighting drama is also the opportunity for the heroine to successfully transform and become a powerful actor.
The heroine's agent was modeled after Cheng Yu from the very beginning. After the heroine debuted for a few years, she only took on positive roles in excellent scripts. When the heroine had established herself in the circle, she began to seek transformation. If the transformation was successful, it meant that she had one foot in the first-line.
What role did the heroine choose?
Zhang Li tapped the coffee table in front of him with his index finger.
After a moment, she spoke.
"Li Fei."
"What?" Cheng Yu was confused.
"I've read the original novel of this drama, and I like the character of Concubine Li."
Compared with the slightly saintly heroine of the show, Concubine Li is undoubtedly a complicated character. She is more unscrupulous and extremely scheming. From the beginning throughout the whole show, she has killed countless people in the harem and has never been discovered. If it were not for the heroine relying on her halo to accidentally discover her vicious side, she probably would not have become the winner in the end.
Seeing Zhang Li's determined expression, Cheng Yu's heart was also surged even though she didn't know what kind of character Concubine Li was.
"Li Fei, huh? I'll make arrangements for you right away."
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As a gold medal agent, Cheng Yu is still very capable.
Although Zhang Li's reputation in the entertainment industry is not very good, thanks to her efforts, director Zheng Wanying still put Zhang Li on the candidate list.
"I've received the reply. The audition for Concubine Li will be held at 11:00 am in exactly one week. The location will be Jiangzhou International. I will take you there personally then."
Zhang Li nodded and asked, "Who else is vying for Concubine Li?"
Cheng Yu is indeed not a pushover and had already found out about it early on.
"A lot of investment has been made in this drama, and many actresses are targeted. Even the vicious supporting female role of Concubine Li has several first- and second-tier actresses, such as Cheng Rongwan, Li Qinghong, and Zheng Sheyi..." These actresses are indeed famous in the circle.
"There is another one..." Cheng Yu paused here.
Zhang Li looked at her.
"It's Liu Qingran."
Seeing that Zhang Li didn't show any surprise at all, Cheng Yu couldn't help but recall the press release he had read online before.
"I thought you and Liu Qingran didn't have a good relationship?"
"It's really not that good." Zhang Li's expression remained unchanged.
It was Cheng Yu who took the initiative to ask: "Have you offended her before?" Otherwise, why would her team secretly target their own artist?
"Not only did I offend her, I also offended her whole family."
When he said this, Zhang Li smiled.
Cheng Yu didn't expect things to be so complicated. "Then what role will I play this time..."
"I'm determined to win." Zhang Li had long since broken off relations with the Liu family and was not afraid of confronting them at all.
Cheng Yu, who already understood Zhang Li's personality, did not try to persuade him, but silently added Liu Qingran and the Liu family to her defense list.
A week later, Zhang Li began preparing for the auditions.
Director Zheng Wanying had already sent the script of Concubine Li to Zhang Li's email.
Just looking at the lines in the script, Zhang Li would occasionally be distracted.
Zhang Li has now moved from the hotel to the apartment prepared for her by the company. As her assistant, Bai Wen has to be with her all the time.
Bai Wen always thought that she was a very rational person, but after getting along with her current boss, she found that Zhang Li seemed to be more rational than her.
This made her suspect for a moment that the Zhang Li her best friend knew was an illusion.
She didn't hide it at all, instead she told it to Xu Fei in the video during her 'off-get off work' time.
Unexpectedly, Xu Fei was very firm over there: "You know I'm very good at judging people! If what you know about Lili is different from what I said, then there is only one possibility, that is, something happened during the time when Lili disappeared!"
Faced with her best friend's solemn promise, Bai Wen thought of some matters that Cheng Yu had told her privately before.
"I heard that my boss was not only threatened with being banned by Pei Yuanzhi, but he also offended Liu Qingran and the family behind her..."
Hearing this, Xu Fei frowned.
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Time flies.
A week passed in a blink of an eye. On the appointed day, Cheng Yu brought Zhang Li to Jiangzhou International early.
This audition was grand, but also quite low-key, with not even a single media member coming.
Zhang Li and Cheng Yu had just walked to the front desk when they heard a greeting from the door behind them.
Both of them looked as if they didn't know the other was coming, and greeted each other politely: "Rong Wan, are you here to see Concubine Li as well?"
"Oh, it's Sister Qinghong. I didn't expect we'd bump into each other by such a coincidence..."
Cheng Yu knew who it was as soon as she heard the voice. She quickly touched Zhang Li's arm and quickened her pace towards the elevator.
After entering the elevator, she saw Zhang Li's slightly puzzled look and whispered, "These two are very difficult to deal with. We should avoid dealing with them in the future."
If even Chengyu says that someone is difficult, then it must be true.
Zhang Li memorized the two names in his mind.
When they arrived at the exact place for the interview, they found that they were not the earliest ones to arrive even though they came half an hour early.
The audition staff recognized Zhang Li at first sight.
"Ms. Zhang Li, Cheng Jingji, please come in."
As soon as they entered the door the other party pointed out, they saw an empty room of about dozens of square meters with only some neatly arranged tables and chairs, and a lot of people sitting here and there.
There is another door at the end of the room. Obviously, this is just a waiting room, and the audition room is further inside.
The waiting crowd seemed to be little actors trying their luck.
Although he had the memories of his original self, his social circle was extremely narrow after entering the circle. Apart from acting, his attention was more focused on Pei Yuanzhi and the Liu family, so he knew very few people in the circle.
Cheng Yu, an agent who has brought out several top-tier talents, knows so many people that he can't remember the ordinary ones at all.
However, as soon as they arrived, they were recognized by the people inside.
"Cheng Jingji? Teacher Zhang Li?"
After the first person stood up and greeted, the others immediately stood up and nodded, whether they knew each other or not.
Because the audition was for the role of a favorite concubine, almost everyone dressed up beautifully and put on exquisite makeup.
Before Zhang Li arrived, everyone thought the situation was evenly matched. But when Zhang Li arrived, many people's expressions stiffened.
Zhang Li wore a burgundy sleeveless, tight-fitting sequined mini dress that wrapped around her curvy figure. Her hair was long and wavy, making it look thick and smooth. The most important thing was her face, which was recognized as the most photogenic oval face with perfect facial features, long peach blossom eyes, delicate and upturned nose, and perfectly shaped red lips. She was simply overwhelming the other female artists who came to audition.
The female artist and her agent, who had originally wanted to get close to Cheng Yu, the famous agent, immediately gave up the idea of approaching him.
Comparing the scenes of being surrounded at any time and place in the past, Cheng Yu glanced at his own artists and understood the mood of these people.
Looking at Zhang Li, who was so perfect that he seemed to be in a different dimension from other artists, Cheng Yu thought, it seems that the road to fame and disgrace will continue all the way.
After exchanging pleasantries, the two chose a seat and sat down.
However, before the people around them could look at each other in confusion, the few people who came in immediately attracted their attention.
"Teacher Rongwan! Teacher Qinghong!" This time, their expressions were obviously much more positive.
Even some people in the front row, after standing up, immediately walked towards Cheng Wanrong and Li Qinghong and introduced themselves.
Compared with their attitude towards Zhang Li, they seemed extremely attentive.
Of course, more people had a competitive attitude, but they just stood up and greeted politely.
Zhang Li also stood up and nodded, but his exceptional appearance made Cheng Wanrong and Li Qinghong take a second look at him.
Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the two smiled at everyone, then ignored Zhang Li's presence, found a seat closer to the inner door, sat down together, and continued chatting.
A 'small circle' gradually formed over there.
Many people came one after another. Their first reaction was to glance at Zhang Li vaguely, and then sit near the inner door.
Watching the auditioning artists arrive one by one, except for one person who was late, Zhang Li glanced at the door expressionlessly, then looked away.
Cheng Yu noticed it immediately and leaned close to Zhang Li's ear.
"Liu Qingran doesn't seem to be here yet?"
Just as Cheng Yu finished speaking, there was a noise at the door.
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