"Xiao Li, there's been a change in the situation regarding the female lead for 'Dawn.' I can't work with you this time. I'm really sorry. The investors want to put someone else in, and I can't stop them."
Director Wang Zheng was also very angry. He had high hopes for the script and for Xiao Li; he was certain the script would be a huge hit with Xiao Li's involvement. Unfortunately, the investors were too insistent, and he couldn't persuade them otherwise.
"It's alright, Director Wang. May I ask who it is?"
Wang Zheng paused for a moment.
"It's Shui Yiyi."
"Okay, I understand. Let's work together again next time. There will be other opportunities."
"Yes, I look forward to the next collaboration." Wang Zheng felt happy because he sensed that Xiao Li didn't take it to heart.
"What a pity, such a good script, we missed out."
Xiao Li put the script aside. After studying it for so long, she had just started to get a feel for it when she was told that the female lead role had been snatched away.
"If you don't go, I won't go either. I'm afraid I'll be so annoyed to act opposite that water thing."
Han Licheng immediately picked up his phone and called his agent to cancel the script. Xiao Li watched without saying anything; she wouldn't go against her conscience and persuade her boyfriend to act with someone he disliked.
Seeing Xiao Li's sullen expression, Han Licheng remembered that Director Chen Ya had recommended a script to him, but he had to turn it down because he had already accepted the role in "Dawn." It seemed to be about the same subject matter.
He called his agent again to clarify the matter, and a moment later, his assistant, Xiao Li, brought him a script titled "Chasing the Light".
Xiao Li picked it up and flipped through it. During the war, the country was devastated. Si Guang, a fallen noblewoman who had returned from studying abroad, lost her family. She and her best friend Song Qiao, who had experienced the same thing, wandered the streets together and were later taken in by Cai Le Men.
By chance, she met Qin Shi, an underground member of the Communist Party, and, being a person of strong likes and dislikes, she joined the organization.
Using her identity, she gathers intelligence, assists wounded soldiers on missions, and even participates in various activities at the Cai Le Men.
The once naive young lady developed unparalleled skills and ultimately made great contributions to the establishment of a new order.
She led the vast number of women to grow, guided the direction of this path, and became a role model in the hearts of the new generation of women. She lived as a beacon of light.
Xiao Li felt that this script was better than "Dawn". War films have always been dominated by men, but "Chasing the Light" is a female-led film. Although there is a male lead, the female lead has more screen time.
Seeing that Xiao Li had become interested, Han Licheng called Director Chen Ya to discuss the matter.
Director Chen had some reservations about Xiao Li back then, but after the first two dramas aired, he recognized her acting skills and praised her martial arts abilities.
Knowing that she was interested in the script for "Chasing the Light," someone immediately contacted Xiao Li's agent, and Wang Fang brought the script over that afternoon.
The script has been in preparation for quite some time, but the start of filming was delayed because the male and female leads had not yet been decided.
Now that the male and female leads are all in, filming will start soon, even faster than "Dawn".
Xiao Li even went out of her way to secure the role of Song Qiao, the second female lead, for her friend Ling Keke, because she felt that Keke's natural performance would be perfect.
Both scripts were filmed in Huangshan, so they often bumped into each other. Shui Yiyi's gaze towards Xiao Li was sinister and chilling.
"I don't understand what Shui Yiyi is doing? Is there something wrong with her? Why is she looking at me like that?"
123 replied, "I know that. She likes Han Licheng. You stole the male lead from her, of course she's angry."
Xiao Li said "Oh," no wonder she was always haunting her, so that's why.
"Han Yingdi is her ideal man, she's liked him for many years, but unfortunately Han Yingdi doesn't like her, hahaha."
Xiao Li glanced at Shui Yiyi and threw her a bad luck charm. Anyone who dared to covet her man would pay the price.
She also wants to trample her underfoot in her most cherished career, making her taste the bitterness of being a stepping stone.
"Chasing the Light" is not only a war film, but also leans towards the martial arts genre. The female protagonist, Si Guang, by chance becomes the disciple of martial arts master Zhang Yiyuan.
She is exceptionally talented and quickly mastered the skills; her action scenes in the drama are also a major highlight.
Xiao Li handled the role very well, which amazed Director Chen. He admitted that he had been blind to her talent back then and apologized to Xiao Li for it. He also defended her in the directors' group, making Xiao Li famous in the directing world.
Today's scene is a fight scene where she first meets the male lead. They become acquainted through fighting and then admire each other.
"Sister Guang, you've been coming home late at night a lot lately. The supervisor has asked about it several times already. I can't take it anymore."
Song Qiao was a little resentful that her best friend didn't include her, but she also knew that she couldn't do without someone to cover for her.
"Qiao'er, you stay and cover for me. I won't be going out for a while. I have important business to attend to."
Also, you need to make time to practice the self-defense techniques I taught you. The world is in chaos; we must protect ourselves first.
Si Guang comforted Song Qiao and pulled her into the house. The two of them lived in adjacent rooms and occasionally slept together.
Just then, a dark figure flashed past outside.
"who?"
Si Guang pushed open the door and chased after him.
The two remained silent until they reached a dilapidated ruin in the north of the city.
Without saying a word, the two began to fight. After three hundred moves, they were evenly matched and stopped at the same time.
"Who are you?"
As someone with secrets, caution is essential.
The man took off his hat, revealing a handsome face with bright, piercing eyes.
"Hello! My name is Qin Shi."
"Click".
Director Chen walked over with a smile. Xiao Li's martial arts foundation was too good. She could basically get the fight scenes right in one take, while the other actors often had to do it again.
"That's enough for tonight. You two are dating on company money, so can I pay you less?"
"Can't."
Han Licheng immediately retorted, saying that he needed to prepare for his wife's wedding and his salary couldn't be less.
"Haha, you're quick on your feet. Be careful on the date, and don't cause any trouble during the shoot."
"Okay, Director Chen."
Chen Ya looked at the two who were forcibly feeding each other dog food and walked away with a disgusted expression.
The two of them took Ling Keke out for a late-night snack. Just as they arrived at the barbecue restaurant, they saw an ambulance drive away with its siren blaring.
I only found out from the people next to me that Shui Yiyi, the female lead of the drama "Dawn", had run into trouble again.
She hasn't had a moment's peace this past month. Today she fell off the wire again, and we don't even know if she's hurt. The filming schedule is going to be delayed again.
Xiao Li smiled mischievously. This annoying person was too irritating and deserved to suffer a bit.
When "Chasing the Light" premiered, Xiao Li saw Shui Yiyi's nude photos that had gone viral online. It turned out that Zou Han had a trick up his sleeve; he had hidden the pictures in a hidden folder.
Shui Yiyi didn't hire a professional to clean up her computer; she just disposed of it herself. As a result, someone discovered it and posted it online, making her an internet sensation.
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