"Hey, honey!"
"Sister Lin, didn't you go for an audition? How come you have time to call me?"
"I miss you!"
"Speak human language!"
"Hey, honey, I'm giving you a chance. Right now, buy a high-speed rail ticket from Beijing to Shanghai!"
"What's wrong? Did you pass the audition and want to treat me to a nice meal?!"
"Only a minor role."
"Hey! Just be content, Sister Lin. I debuted only two or three months later than you, and I've only taken on a few dramas with mediocre responses. Now the company is suggesting that I go into singing."
"Let's put the singing aside for now. I have good news for you."
"What good news? It's not that person, just shout good news!"
"Can you describe a person in one sentence?"
"Hehe! In my memory, you often say that."
"Seriously, remember the play 'Charlotte' I told you about last night?"
"Yeah, I remember! Sister Lin, you praised it to the skies yesterday, saying it'd gross over 1 billion. It hasn't even started filming yet, let alone released. I'm wondering what kind of movie is this that has you praising it so much? After all, you've acted in some hit movies."
"I didn't say the box office exceeded 1 billion, but Director Jiang Gangmeng said it. The script is really wonderful, but due to confidentiality, I can't show it to you now. I just finished the audition and got you an interview opportunity on the spot. Although it's a supporting role, your role is definitely no less than the lead. Director Hu agreed, so hurry over, preferably today."
"Is it true or false?"
"Sister Lin, what have I done to deceive you? Come quickly. The filming of [Charlotte's Troubles] has only officially begun today, and the casting hasn't officially started yet. Coming here today is considered an internal audition, so you can finalize the role in advance, which will increase your chances of success. More importantly, after the filming of [Charlotte's Troubles] is finished, we'll start filming Director Jiang's movie. If you can perform well in [Charlotte's Troubles], you might be able to get another role from Director Jiang."
"Okay, Sister Lin! I'll leave now. See you tonight."
"Hey, wait a minute! Don't hang up yet. I want to introduce you to a young, promising, handsome guy. Very handsome, and super talented. He's definitely more talented than that guy you talk to me about every day..."
“No, no!”
"Well, if you don't want it, then I won't be polite. I really don't know what's so good about that guy you're talking about. You're praising him to the skies, but I don't even see any pictures of him on your phone."
"Hehe! Sister Lin, how did you know there were no photos of him on my phone? Did you secretly look through my photo album again?"
"How could that be! I'm just guessing. Women have a very strong sixth sense. By the way, what's his name?"
"Hmph! Keep it a secret!"
"What? Are you afraid that I, Sister Lin, will compete with you? Don't worry, I, your Sister Lin, already have a target! It's definitely ten thousand times better than the man you have your eye on!"
"That kind of person can't possibly exist in this world!"
"Honey, you're still too naive. Don't just stay in your own little corner. Go out and see more. Then you'll realize how blue the sky is and how vast the sea is!"
“It’s so boring to go out alone!”
"How about Sister Lin accompany you and we can sleep on the same bed! Oh! I see, you want your beloved to take you around the world, and then you can have fun every night..."
"I'm going away! See you tonight!"
“Beep, beep, beep!!”
Lin Jingjing looked at the hung up phone in her hand and couldn't help but smile. Her best friend's face should be blushing now.
But when she thought about the chance she would have to film a movie with her in the same crew in the future, Lin Jingjing's heart couldn't help but feel a lot lighter.
Lin Jingjing put away her phone, tied her hair up, adjusted her expression, and then walked towards the meeting room.
Hu Yibao and Jiang Gangmeng are discussing the specific preparations.
Seeing Lin Jingjing coming, Hu Yibao asked, "What's going on?"
The question was naturally about Lin Jingjing's recommendation of actors. If the actors could be confirmed as soon as possible, everything else would be easy.
"I've already called her," Lin Jingjing replied. "She's already bought a high-speed rail ticket and should be arriving in Shanghai tonight."
"Sorry to trouble you, Miss Lin!" Hu Yibao said with a smile.
Next, the preparations for the filming were discussed until noon.
All crew members, except the actors, are provided by Jiang Gangmeng. Jiang Gangmeng will also help contact and rent filming props.
As for the venue, Hu Yibao planned to go out with Jiang Gangmeng in the afternoon to take a look.
We had lunch at the Longhua Hotel at noon. The general manager came to entertain us personally and even said that he would pay for the meal.
"Come, Mr. Hu, try the authentic braised pork!"
"This is our steamed sea bass, absolutely delicious..."
The general manager of Longhua Hotel took the initiative to serve the dishes and introduced them to Hu Yibao with great enthusiasm.
"Longhua Hotel, can we hold a wedding?"
The Longhua Hotel is quite well-known in Shanghai. Compared with the five-star hotels that have been built in recent years, its overall design may be slightly inferior, but it can definitely be said to be impressive.
Instead of asking Jiang Gangmeng to use his connections to discuss with his friend who runs a hotel, it would be better to ask directly on the spot.
"Wedding!?" The general manager was stunned and asked doubtfully, "Mr. Hu, are you getting married?"
The general manager was a little bit incredulous.
How old is Hu Yibao this year? He has only been in the entertainment industry for half a month. In the entertainment industry, he is in full swing and is thriving, but he is getting married!
This is totally contrary to common people's understanding.
The reason why I took the initiative to come and serve him the dishes this time was mainly because the reputation of Longhua Hotel had declined in the past one or two years, and I wanted to see if I could use Hu Yibao to advertise it.
"I'm not getting married!" Hu Yibao interrupted the general manager's fantasy, "I want to shoot a movie and I'd like to borrow your Longhua Hotel for a while."
"It'll take about half a day. How much does it cost? Just tell me the price!"
This is really like giving away a pillow when you are sleepy, the general manager said immediately.
"What's the point of money?"
"It is the greatest blessing for our Longhua Hotel that you can film a movie here!"
"Not for half a day, not for a whole day. For a whole week, our Longhua Hotel will be available for you, Mr. Hu, to shoot your movie!"
The general manager doesn't care what type of movie it is.
As long as it is filmed by Hu Yibao, it is free advertising for Longhua Hotel.
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