"Hey, Xu Lu, are you alright?"
Hearing Dilraba's voice from the other end, Xu Lu asked, somewhat puzzled:
"What could possibly be wrong with me? Are you always so free, calling me at a time like this?"
"I heard that you're not making movies anymore, but instead switching to TV series, so I came here specifically to ask if you've lost your mind!"
Dilraba said irritably.
"Are you out of your mind? What's wrong with filming a TV series? What's the problem?"
Xu Lu asked back, somewhat speechless.
"What's the problem? It's a big problem. Let me tell you, what's the market for TV dramas right now? Anyone with a bit of talent is scrambling to get into the film industry."
You, on the other hand, just made a movie that went viral online, and instead of capitalizing on its success, you impulsively decide to make a TV series. This… who can understand this?!
Dilraba said it truthfully.
Xu Lu nodded and said:
"That makes sense. It seems like ordinary people would think that way, but do you think I'm an ordinary person?"
It's normal that you don't understand the ideas of a genius like me; after all, you're just ordinary people!
"Tch! We're all normal people, it's just that you're not quite normal."
"Genius, my foot! You're just a born idiot! Since you've made up your mind, fine, I'm hanging up!"
Upon hearing that Dilraba on the other end was about to hang up again, Xu Lu quickly said:
"Hey, girl, wait a minute, I have something to say!"
"What's wrong? I'm very busy. I just heard you weren't acting normally, so I called to ask."
Dilraba said this.
This time, Xu Lu didn't argue with the other party. Instead, he said seriously:
"Well, I'm planning to film a martial arts drama, and I'm wondering if you're available. I'll reserve a role for you..."
Before Xu Lu could finish speaking, Dilraba said with great interest:
"The female lead? I need to think about that; I might not have the time!"
"What female lead? Don't overthink it, girl. Which role is she playing? Are you interested or not? Answer me now!"
Xu Lu immediately shattered the local people's illusions.
"Hey, Xu Lu, do you have any sincerity at all? We have such a good relationship, and not only am I not given the lead role, but I'm not even offered the second or third lead role?"
Upon hearing this, Dilraba said with a hint of displeasure.
Xu Lu had no choice but to explain:
"The plot requires it, I can't just change the plot whenever I want, right? Next time... next time I'll give you the second female lead, okay?"
Dilraba was amused.
She thought that after a turn of events, Xu Lu on the other end of the line would say something like, "I'll give you the lead role next time."
Who knew that the other party would take such a turn and shamelessly say, "I'll give you the second female lead role," and even "Is that alright now?"
"Get lost!" With that thought, Dilraba spat out a single word in annoyance and hung up the phone in a huff.
"This girl is getting more and more rude. She hung up the phone without even saying whether she wanted to or not."
Hearing that the other end of the phone had hung up, Xu Lu sighed somewhat speechlessly.
Although Dilraba on the other side seemed a little angry, he didn't seem to want to change his mind.
As a director, he naturally has to select actors based on the script; he can't just choose whoever he's on good terms with as the lead.
Although Xu Lu will ultimately 'write' the script himself, he's just a 'copycat' in the end.
"But to be honest, finding more actors for a TV series is no easier than making a movie!"
Xu Lu suddenly remembered this matter.
To his surprise, just as he hung up on Dilraba, Boss Yang's call came in.
"Hey, Mr. Yang, you're not also trying to talk to me about making a TV series, are you?"
This time, Xu Lu took the initiative to ask.
Mr. Yang's pleasant voice came from across the street soon after, saying:
"Oh, who else told you about this? I thought I'd be the first person to call!"
"Who else could it be but that girl Reba? And you're saying I'm out of my mind!"
Xu Lu replied.
Mr. Yang, sitting opposite, immediately burst into laughter, chuckling as he said:
"I think Dilraba is right. No normal person would suddenly choose to film a TV series."
You said your 'Fall in Depression' did so well at the box office, if you make another comedy movie, it's guaranteed to be a success.
But now that you've suddenly announced you're going to make a martial arts film, there are tons of people on the internet saying bad things about you..."
"Mr. Yang, these are just the opinions of ordinary people about me. You don't think that way either, do you? If so, I'll be very disappointed!"
Xu Lu made a joke, then suddenly added:
"By the way, do you ever have the chance to come and play a cameo role for me? It's not a big role, but it's very important!"
"I won't go. After all, as you know, the higher-ups at Xia Lifeng Film and Television hate you to the core."
Boss Yang said directly:
"But I can't go. I have a cousin who wants to get into the industry. I didn't agree to go at first, but I'd feel more at ease if I left her with you..."
"Cousin? Okay, you can get a role with me, but I'll need to see the real person to know what kind of role it is!"
Xu Lu did not hesitate; he still had to give Boss Yang the favor.
Mr. Yang, sitting opposite, smiled and said:
"Are you curious to see if my cousin is pretty enough? Don't worry, you'll be amazed when you see her!"
Hearing this, Xu Lu became quite curious.
After all, Ms. Yang herself is a great beauty, and Dilraba, who works under her, is also a box office star with exotic charm.
The fact that she speaks so highly of her cousin now clearly shows that she has great confidence in her cousin's looks.
"Alright, then I'll wait and see how my little cousin will surprise me!"
Xu Lu laughed heartily.
Mr. Yang, who was sitting across from me, suddenly said again:
"Xu Lu, are you sure you want to make a martial arts drama? Don't you want to strike while the iron is hot and make a comedy movie too?"
Xu Lu smiled and said:
"We will definitely continue to make comedies and movies, but the next thing we will be making is a martial arts film."
Mr. Yang, don't worry, I'm not messing around. Besides, to be arrogant, when have I ever been unreliable?
Remember when nobody was optimistic about 'Charlotte's Depression' at the box office? But now everyone sees it, it has indeed grossed over a billion, right?
"That's right!"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Yang had no choice but to admit it.
At the time, even she didn't think that "Summer's Depression" could gross a billion yuan, but as it turns out, Xu Lu's judgment was better than everyone else's.
"If it's not wrong, then it must be right!"
After saying this, Xu Lu's eyes darted around, and he quickly added:
"Okay, I'll hang up now, talk to you later!"
Hearing the dial tone on the other end of the phone, Mr. Yang, who was just about to "take the initiative," paused for a moment, then burst out laughing.
After thinking for a moment, she picked up the phone, found a number in her contact list labeled 'Little Cousin', and dialed it.
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