Chapter 660: Kill Order
"Sister Yao, I know what you said."
After taking a sip of tea, Liu Mi, who had previously drunk a few glasses of red wine, answered with a red face and a hint of sadness in her eyes.
There is no such thing as pie falling from the sky in the world. If you want to gain something, you must pay for it. Moreover, she could just feel the other person's gaze on her.
Before entering this circle, Liu Mi was prepared and knew that this was a road full of thorns.
Fortunately, over the years, several senior seniors who were on good terms with her elders took care of her, and the agency she chose was also very humane, helping her avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble.
But as you go higher, high-quality resources become limited and the competitive pressure becomes greater and greater. If you want to stand out, you naturally need a better platform.
In the past two years, ever since she received the role of young Guo Xiang, her career has not taken any better shape, simply because she has lacked a better platform and the right opportunities.
Now, this excellent opportunity was right in front of her, and Liu Mi knew she had to seize it.
Once you miss it, you may regret it for the rest of your life.
"If you don't want to, I won't force you. When I first joined the company, I promised you that I would not force you to do anything you don't want to do. Besides, Mr. Zhou may only be interested in your ability and has no extra thoughts."
Although this opportunity is rare, Li Ruoyao, who treats Liu Mi as her sister, does not want to force her to do something she doesn't want to do.
"It's okay, Sister Yao, I think clearly. Thank you for protecting me from the wind and rain all these years."
Hearing the comforting words in the second half of the sentence, Liu Mi showed a sweet smile on her face, but she made up her mind in her heart.
"By the way, what did you come here for?"
After coming back from the bathroom and ordering some food, Zhou Anan asked the other party what he had come to the restaurant for.
"Tang Ren is going to start filming Chinese Paladin III. It's said that the cost is over 200 million. We want to see if there are any suitable roles. We had previously made an appointment with the director of production, but he couldn't come because of something unexpected."
Speaking of this, Li Ruoyao also smiled bitterly.
There is no way, the entertainment industry is so realistic. Those of low status who are stood up can only complain behind their backs.
Once you invite the other person again, you still have to put on a smile and ask for the other person's care.
In this circle where resources are king, whoever controls high-quality resources will have a high status.
After the huge success of the first installment in the Chinese Paladin series, everyone knew that the third installment would have a strong start.
Especially with such a huge investment, it shows Tang Ren’s confidence and also attracts more artists in the circle to flock to him.
I guess the dinner invitations that the production director has received will be scheduled until next month.
"Chinese Paladin III? It happens to be the perfect opportunity. Our company has invested in that drama and it is expected to start filming early next year. If that movie can be shot faster, it won't delay the release date."
Unexpectedly, the other party wanted the role of The Legend of Sword and Fairy III. Zhou Anan sighed at the wonder of fate.
Coincidentally, he remembered that the heroine of The Legend of Sword and Fairy III in his previous life was Mimi in front of him.
If the movie starring the other party flopped, it could be considered as a compensation to the other party. Anyway, there was no absolute female lead in "Legend of Sword and Fairy III", so there was no need to worry about not having roles for their own female artists.
As for the 200 million investment mentioned by the other party, Zhou Anan was not surprised at all. Rumors in the entertainment industry were so exaggerated.
An investment of 50 million may be rounded up to 100 million.
The total investment of the two companies was 75 million, but after being passed around, it became 200 million, which was not too outrageous.
"Really? Thank you so much, Mr. Zhou."
After hearing each other's words, Li Ruoyao and the other man did not hide the joy on their faces.
They had never expected that something that originally seemed hopeless could be solved so easily after so many twists and turns.
It was like a sudden turn of events, and then there was light at the end of the tunnel. My luck today was really amazing.
"Mr. Zhou, I'd like to toast you."
After adding red wine to the other person's and her own glasses, Liu Mi, with a slightly red face, picked up the wine glass and said thank you in a sweet voice.
Having received two excellent opportunities in a row, her decision would not change.
Perhaps, this is the turning point in her life.
Once you step over it, the sky will be vast and open.
"Miss Liu's drinking capacity is admirable."
After drinking a small glass of red wine, Zhou Anan looked at Mimi who drank it all in one gulp without even taking a breath, and couldn't help but admire her.
By the way, it seems that the beauties in the entertainment industry all have a good alcohol tolerance.
"Mr. Zhou, thank you for your compliment. I wonder what plans you have for the future?"
Since she had made the decision, Liu Mi did not hide it or pretend to be reserved, and asked openly.
It's not easy to let the agent talk about this kind of thing.
If women in the entertainment industry want to get better opportunities, they must not drag their feet and must make decisive decisions.
"I rarely come to Shanghai, so I might go shopping later."
Zhou Anan didn't have many friends in Shanghai, so after an afternoon rest, he decided to go out to see the river view, cultivate his sentiments, and take a look at the quality of girls in the big city.
He had seen the gentleness of Jiangnan women in Hangzhou. A first-tier metropolis like Shanghai must be home to beautiful women from all over the world, and the appreciation of women there was definitely not comparable to Hangzhou, a leisure city that had not yet entered the first-tier.
"That's perfect. Our Mimi can be Mr. Zhou's guide next time."
Seeing that her own artists had taken the initiative, Li Ruoyao put down the burden in her heart and joined in.
"Why, isn't Miss Liu busy next?"
Hearing that such a beautiful woman wanted to be his guide, Zhou Anan was quite pleased and his words became more reserved.
"I don't have any plans recently, so I'll accompany Mr. Zhou to visit the Magic City. After all, I often live here, so I'm more familiar with it than Mr. Zhou."
Smiling, Liu Mi gave a good reason.
"That would be disrespectful."
Since the other party said so, Zhou Anan, who was bored, naturally would not refuse.
With a beautiful woman by your side, this evening won’t be so boring.
"Hello, we are in Box 6"
After dinner, when the three of them were getting ready to leave, Li Ruoyao rushed to pay the bill, only to find that it had already been paid.
Recalling that President Zhou had gone to the bathroom during the meeting, Li Ruoyao couldn't help but sigh in her heart at the other party's magnanimity.
Generally speaking, since Mr. Zhou has provided so many resources, it is only reasonable that they should pay for the meal.
Perhaps, for a big boss like Mr. Zhou, the cost of a meal is not a big deal at all.
"Director Yang?"
While the three of them were waiting in the elevator, Li Ruoyao saw a figure coming out of the restaurant door and couldn't help but shout in surprise.
"Who are you?"
The middle-aged man, who was hugging a young girl with a nice figure and with a slightly red face, looked at Li Ruoyao, who was also quite pretty, and asked in confusion.
The hairline, which had receded to seven or eight centimeters above the forehead, sparkled brightly under the light.
"I'm Li Ruoyao from Dalong Films. I contacted you on the phone before."
In fact, after shouting it out, Li Ruoyao felt a little regretful, but since she had already shouted it out, she couldn't just turn a blind eye to it.
When she saw the other person's appearance, she knew why dinner was canceled.
However, these are common things in the circle, but we didn't expect to run into each other by such a coincidence, and everyone was a little embarrassed.
"Oh, I remember. Alas, wasn't your reservation at the Royal Hall cancelled?"
The drunken middle-aged man thought about it and asked the question in confusion.
"turn out to be."
After hearing what the other party said, Li Ruoyao couldn't figure out what happened to her original appointment, but the words she wanted to question the other party were swallowed back when they reached her lips.
It is difficult to guard against villains, so you must do enough work on the surface.
Although Mr. Zhou has promised that there is basically no problem with the role of Mimi, she still has to film under the influence of Tang Ren Film and Television Team in the future, so it is better not to offend them if possible.
"Boss Yang, is this the person you mentioned who wants a role in Chinese Paladin III?"
At this time, the young girl who was hugged by Director Yang asked in surprise, with a cunning light in her eyes.
Striking potential opponents anytime and anywhere is a principle that her agent has often reminded her of since she entered the industry.
The fact that their company was able to squeeze out the other party's invitation means that their strength and resources are stronger than the other party, so there is no need to be polite.
The entertainment industry is a Shura field. The top of the pyramid can only accommodate a small group of people. When you are at the bottom, you have to suppress your opponents so that you can move up more easily.
"Yes, that's them. I don't know how lucky they are. They can still get a seat in the Royal Hall even after their reservation is cancelled."
After drinking several kilograms of horse urine, Director Yang, who was drunk, spoke without restraint.
The other party had been evasive about his request before, so he got angry and changed the dinner invitation. He also used his connections to cancel the other party's reservation at the Huangji Hall and asked another agency to pay to take over.
After all, the restaurant previously booked by another agency was too low-end and not suitable for his status.
"Director Yang, isn't it inappropriate for you to do this?"
Li Ruoyao, who originally wanted to settle the matter peacefully, could not suppress her anger after hearing the other party's blatant ridicule in person, and said in a deep voice.
Don't hit someone in the face. It's okay if they say it behind their back, but saying it to their face is simply disrespecting Dalong Film and Television.
In the entertainment industry, the most important thing is face.
The other party has slapped her in the face like this. If she still remains indifferent, wouldn't it make Mr. Zhou next to her look down on their company, which would be very detrimental to Mimi's future development?
"What do you mean inappropriate? I was just thinking about it. You want a role in Chinese Paladin III, but you are so arrogant that you refuse to accompany me. I tell you, as long as I am in Tang Ren, you will never get a role in Chinese Paladin III."
Hearing the other party's tone, Director Yang became furious and issued a kill order with contempt.
(End of this chapter)
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