Chapter 81 The Fake Daughter in the Entertainment Industry
What is Jia Binrui talking about? Of course, it’s still about the movie:
"Of course, I've been holding onto this script for years, just waiting for you to film it!"
Xie Yan snorted coldly and made trouble on the side:
"Don't listen to his sweet talk. It's not that he doesn't want to shoot, but his script has been full of twists and turns. First, the actor he had decided on had an accident, and then the investor came in before the actor was found. The capital chain was broken, and the project was stopped. Director Jia is very superstitious. After problems happened again and again, he was panicked and put the project on hold."
Jia Binrui felt a little embarrassed and couldn't help but pat Xie Yan on the back:
"Oh, can't you save some face for me in front of the child?"
Xie Yan was unmoved:
"Brother, it's not that I don't give you face, but you also said that Ranran is still a child, and your style is really not suitable for her."
What is Jia Binrui's style? Either extremely depressing dark tones, used to reflect human nature or social issues, or rich and gaudy with a bit of restricted content.
It is very artistic and profound, and has won many awards abroad. However, due to the scale, it is not shown in China very often. Moreover, among the famous directors in China, he is the only one who has never made a commercial film.
Because of this, Jia Binrui's reputation in China is relatively weaker than others. But when talking about the representative of Chinese film directors abroad, eight out of ten people will mention him.
Xie Yan really admired this director who always adhered to his principles, did not follow the crowd, and was not swayed by capital. They had also worked together before and had a good personal relationship. Otherwise, Jia Binrui would not have said that he had watched Su Youran grow up.
But let’s be fair, if it’s inappropriate, it’s inappropriate.
Jia Binrui almost swore to heaven:
“It’s really different from what I’ve done before! Although the core of this film is still about human nature, the way it’s presented is not as dark. This is also a new attempt of mine…”
He rubbed his brows and sighed:
"Why do you think I kept it to myself for so long? What you said is only part of the reason. With my appeal, it would be easy for me to find investors and actors. I didn't shoot because I was a little hesitant before and wasn't sure whether I should take this step. Wouldn't it be better to just shoot something that I'm good at and familiar with? If this attempt fails, it will also affect my reputation. By then, there will definitely be a lot of people saying that I've run out of ideas..."
Cold and ruthless. Xie Yan was not moved at all, and even became more indifferent:
"Then why don't you hesitate now? Are you sure you won't fail? You also said that this new attempt might fail. Have you ever thought that if you really fail, not only will people say that you have run out of ideas, but more people will point the finger at the actors, thinking that they didn't express what the director meant!"
He also opened his heart to him, although his gaze towards Jia Binrui was still chilly:
"You know my Ranran's achievements. To be frank, with her current achievements, even if she doesn't work for the rest of her life and just rests on her laurels, it's enough. If she doesn't continue to make movies, she will be considered indifferent to fame and fortune, or that she has high requirements for scripts. But if she takes on a failed film at this time, all her previous achievements will be ruined!"
Xie Yan glanced at the confused Su Youran, sighed softly, and lowered his voice:
"You know, this circle is very dirty, what means can't be used? Ranran is still outside the circle now, and the path she takes is different from others. With me and the Xie family protecting her from behind, no one dares to smear her. But seriously speaking, she has actually blocked the way for some people... There are only so many cakes, especially since she has made it abroad, so many people who want to go abroad, and so many people who are of similar age to her but whose fame, status and popularity are not as good as her..."
His eyes were dark like a black fog, and his tone was heavy, like a huge rock pressing down on him:
"Do you believe it or not? If she makes a mistake or has any scandal, all those evil spirits will rush out in droves. You are filming human nature. Don't you understand how terrible people's jealousy can be?"
Looking at him now, Ranran is indeed called the national darling, a princess loved by everyone, with many followers and unparalleled influence. She has more fans than Xie Yan.
However, the more perfect a person is in the eyes of the public, the less likely she is to have any flaws. Otherwise, what awaits her will not be comfort, but overwhelming accusations.
Fans? Viewers? Netizens?
These people’s preferences are the easiest to change!
Haven’t you seen that some child stars are ridiculed just because they don’t look as good as they did when they were children?
Ranran has no shortage of money or fame, so why take a risk?
Xie Yan's words can be said to have directly torn open the darkness hidden under the glamorous appearance of the entertainment industry, leaving Jia Binrui speechless who was still trying to persuade him. After a long silence, he could only wave his hand in disappointment:
"I see."
Alas, that’s why people who have everything they need are hard to deal with!
Xie Yan's expression eased a lot, and he gently nudged Jia Binrui's arm:
"Of course I can't act, but I don't have that concern. Will the male actor consider me?"
He held up the trophy he had just received:
"Look, here's the latest Best Actor! If you miss this opportunity, you'll never get it again. My value will go up again tomorrow. Now is the best time to get a bargain. How about a 9.9% discount for you?"
Although what he said just now was true, wasn't it also to humiliate Jia Binrui? People should not be too arbitrary when dealing with each other. Even if they have a close personal relationship, they still have to save his face.
What Xie Yan said meant that he was not questioning Jia Binrui himself or his abilities, nor was he not believing that he could succeed. It was just that his daughter's situation was special and she was really not suitable.
If he is willing, Xie Yan will definitely participate. It doesn't matter even if he fails. This is the affection between them, and it is also the affirmation and trust in Jia Binrui's ability.
This is social life...
Xie Yan sighed in his heart, that's why he wanted his baby to never grow up. The price of growing up is sometimes too heavy.
He hoped that his Ranran could live in an ivory tower forever, free from the wind, frost, rain, snow, and social disturbances, and could always possess simple joy and happiness.
Xie Yan gently touched Su Youran’s head and said, “You don’t have to worry about other things. I’m here for you. Just do what you want happily.”
How could Jia Binrui not understand what Xie Yan meant?
To be honest, he was not thoughtful enough. He only felt from a director's perspective that Su Youran was a good match for the role and her acting skills were enough to support it, but he did not consider these very likely situations for her from the perspective of a close elder.
Jia Binrui felt a little ashamed:
"I didn't understand..."
He turned around and put his hand on Xie Yan's shoulder, looking disdainful:
"As for you, the big actor, I'm sorry, I've already decided on the male lead, you're late!"
They had intentionally kept their voices low to begin with, and by the end even Su Youran, who was sitting next to Xie Yan, could barely hear what they were saying.
Others only saw Jia Binrui talking to Su Youran first, and then whispering to Xie Yan.
Some of the people in the front row looked at each other, some were exchanging information, and their attention to the stage was greatly reduced.
The news that Jia Binrui was planning to cast Su Youran as the female lead in a new movie was no secret; most of the people present had heard about it.
Now the three of them are sitting together, and they don’t look like they are gossiping. It is very likely that they are discussing the new movie.
I just don't know if Su Youran will answer the call?
You have to know that ever since Su Youran won two world trophies with extremely high gold content at a young age, she and Xie Yan have received countless scripts and invitations.
She has acting skills.
Looks, she has.
Awards, she has.
She has popularity. And she has a lot of it! Who in the entire circle can compare to her natural national favorability?
She is a famous star not only in China, but also in Southeast Asia, and she is also well-known in the West.
After all, she won the Best Actress Award at the Venice Film Festival at the age of five and made new history!
But she didn't accept any of them. Instead, she focused on her studies and seemed to have no intention of entering the entertainment industry again.
That’s right. How could a person whose grandfather gave her millions of red envelopes when she was three years old be willing to work so hard to make a movie? Ordinary people might envy celebrities for making a lot of money, but this definitely wouldn’t be the case for a rich girl like Su Youran who was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.
I just wonder if they will refuse again this time? If they refuse, will they have a chance to get the role?
If they didn't refuse, what benefits and advantages could they or they get from it?
The combination of Jia Binrui and Su Youran is a powerful weapon for winning awards! Even if it's just a minor role, there will be people vying for it. If you can get a supporting role, you may be able to take advantage of this favorable situation and rise!
Everyone's eyes would intentionally or unintentionally glance at the trio over there. It seemed that I had to find someone to find out what Director Jia was doing when I got back...
Those who need to build relationships will use those relationships, and those who need to use favors will use them, and they are determined to get a piece of the pie!
The three people being stared at didn't care about the stares, as they were all used to being stared at. What Su Youran cared about was:
"Uncle Jia, if it's convenient, can I take a look at the script you mentioned first?"
Jia Binrui's eyes first lit up, then dimmed. He was so conflicted. Ranran wanted to read the script to prove that she was interested in the film, but Xie Yan's words made sense. What should he do?
Xie Yan frowned slightly and held Su Youran’s hand:
"Baby want to pick it up?"
Su Youran's eyes curved with an innocent and kind look:
"Let's take a look... I happen to have some time these days."
But if she didn't intend to take the role, she wouldn't have directly asked to see the script. She knew the importance of the script.
But according to Xie Yan, there is really no need to do such risky things.
In front of Jia Binrui, Xie Yan couldn't say much, so he decided to talk to his baby in detail after returning...
Su Youran lowered her eyelids and raised the corners of her lips gently. Isn’t this also quite interesting?
The author has something to say:
This chapter also lays the foundation for the fact that Xie Yan said "absolutely can't let it out" after learning the truth in the copy. Xie Yan didn't even want Ran Ran to try a movie that might fail, so how could he be willing to let her bear the reputation of "fake daughter"? Perfect people can't tolerate flaws hehe
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