Chapter 6
Chapter 6
"My second female lead role in this drama hasn't been decided yet. Even though I'm not the lead, I'll still be popular if I perform well."
In fact, compared to Zi Yan, the image of the second female lead Qing Yao is more compatible with Cheng Cheng.
Cheng Cheng has a beautiful appearance, which makes her very suitable for the role of Qingyao, who is pure and elegant.
"The second female lead..." Zhou Yue frowned, looking dissatisfied.
"The character of the second female lead in this drama is very distinctive. She is not the common villain. There is also a highlight moment at the end. If she performs well, she will win a lot of fans." Miao Hongzhi tried his best to persuade.
If Zhou Yue agreed, he could do the favor without spending any cost and solve the trouble of changing roles.
Considering Cheng Cheng's status alone, it would be a bit of a stretch for her to play the second female lead, but it is different with Zhou Yue as her backer.
As long as Zhou Yue wants to support her, there will be no problem for her to be the female lead in every movie in the future.
"...Okay." There was no other way at the moment, so Zhou Yue had to reluctantly agree.
"I have another request." Zhou Yue said.
"You say, you say, hehe...hiss——" Seeing that Zhou Yue finally agreed, Miao Hongzhi grinned with joy, but ended up pulling the blister at the corner of his mouth, causing him to shudder in pain.
"We also have a Xianxia mobile game under our umbrella. We'd like to place an advertisement in your drama and create a collaboration. We can also promote your drama in the game."
Miao Hongzhi: !!!!!!
He originally thought that Zhou Yue would just add some additional investment, but who would have thought that he would actually promote their drama for free.
All the mobile games produced by Galaxy are hits. They can earn advertising fees and get free publicity. Is there such a good thing in the world?
"Mr. Zhou, you are too polite. I am just doing you a small favor. There is no need to--" Miao Hongzhi was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
The role of the second female lead was purely a favor, and Zhou Yue's reward was a hot commodity for him.
"I haven't told you the requirements yet." Zhou Yue said slowly, "Since we're going to collaborate, you might visit the set during filming. Would that be convenient?"
"Convenient, convenient." Director Miao said to himself, "As long as you want, you can live on the set."
"There is one more request."
"Please go on—"
"Does the second female lead have any intimate scenes?"
"Uh, this..." Director Miao thought for a moment, "It seems there aren't any particularly intimate scenes."
".....Okay then." Zhou Yue felt relieved.
When they parted, Miao Hongzhi hesitated for a moment and asked hesitantly, "Mr. Zhou, um, what is your relationship with... Cheng Cheng?"
Zhou Yue avoided answering and only said: "Take good care of her on the set and don't let her be bullied."
Miao Hongzhi: "Don't worry, Mr. Zhou, I will protect Cheng Cheng's innocence until my death—er, no, safety!"
Zhou Yue: “…Yeah.”
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"Stop it, big brother, are you going to let me eat?" The heavily made-up girl in suspender shorts put down her lunch box and sang and danced to the music. "Full fire, full fire, open, open, open, open, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey——"
Next.
"Yellow is the most noble and precious color. I have only one bag in the whole universe. It is made of the color and dyed with the small daisies that bloom only once a year in Monet's garden in Paris, France. A person's achievements are not as great as his vision. It's up to you whether to buy it or not. This bag is 15, up!" The social sister wearing sunglasses spoke eloquently.
Next.
"Big Pixiu, big Pixiu, big Pixiu, drink white wine and red wine——" The muscular tattooed man wearing mink and a gold chain twisted his waist and hips in the air-conditioned room.
Tsk, next one.
"Assistant, kick out two million people. My live broadcast room only serves 5% of high-end users—"
......Next.
"Brothers, please give me a rocket, um~~~~" The hot beauty with level 10 beauty filter is wearing a low-cut pajamas in front of the camera.
A few seconds later.
[The live broadcast room has been banned for suspected violations]
Cheng Cheng put down his phone:…
What kind of monsters and demons are these? She just searched for live broadcast on a whim, but unexpectedly opened the door to a new world.
Could this be my final destination? Cheng Cheng thought with a dull expression.
Director Zhao did what he said. Not only was Cheng Cheng suspended from work, but his Weibo account was also taken away.
Having no source of income and no channel to express oneself can be terrifying for a small idol without any background.
Mr. Zhao wanted to force her to submit. This trick was quite shameless, but it did work.
The cost of living in City S is high, and work has been suspended. Cheng Cheng’s savings can’t even cover the rent.
She entered the entertainment industry despite her family's opposition, and now she is too embarrassed to go home and ask for help when she encounters difficulties.
What should I do? I have nothing to do anyway, so I want to learn more about the live streaming industry.
I clicked on it and studied it for a while.
Cheng Cheng: ...She really can’t do this.
She tried hard to suppress the negative emotions deep in her heart. Since the deadline had not yet arrived, she went on Weibo to have some fun.
In her spare time, she likes to read entertainment gossip the most. Although she is in the entertainment industry, Cheng Cheng's circle is not exposed to much gossip, so she uses a small account to appear in various gossip accounts and groups, and is very active.
Cheng Cheng logged into the special account for eating melons and happened to see a news push.
Another drama ...
After a closer look, it turned out that they were talking about the crew of "Nine Heavens Mysterious Moon" with whom he was "not destined to be".
Cheng Cheng raised an eyebrow. This marketing account broke the news that the female lead would be the popular young actress Jiang Wantong, and the male lead would be the upcoming male star Zhang Weian who was being bet on by capital.
Insiders revealed that this was originally a drama with a strong female lead, and the female lead Jiang Wantong was the first in the cast, but the crew wanted to blur the rankings and make it an equal role for two people, which Jiang Wantong's team was very dissatisfied with.
When it comes to celebrities, the comments are obviously "booming"——
A: There's trouble before the filming even starts. This movie is bound to be a flop.
B: I say to you in the domestic entertainment industry, instead of fighting over the ranking, you should compete with your acting skills. If you continue like this, the domestic entertainment industry will be doomed sooner or later.
C: Marketing accounts should stop confusing the audience. This is a drama with a strong female lead. Is there anything wrong with fans asking for fair treatment? Please @九天玄月剧组 take the fans' demands seriously and return the female lead's rightful position!!! [Loudspeaker][Loudspeaker][Loudspeaker]
D: Don’t believe the melons, just eat the melons. Take away the beautiful Jiang Wantong. We will not make an appointment unless it is officially announced.
.......
When Cheng Cheng was jumping up and down in the melon field, his agent Su Qing called.
Cheng Cheng answered: "Sister, are you back from your business trip?"
"Not yet. Are you home now?"
"Yes, what's wrong?" Cheng Cheng was a little confused.
Su Qing paused, her tone a little strange: "Director Zou asked me for your address and wanted to go to your house."
"Huh?" Cheng Cheng was shocked.
Zou Kai is the boss of the company, but he basically does not interfere in the company's management. Why did he suddenly look for me?
And he came in person?
Cheng Cheng suddenly felt a little nervous.
Apart from the annual meeting, she didn't see Zou Kai very often, but when she met him occasionally in the company, she felt that he was a very easy-going boss.
"It's hard to explain over the phone. He should be here soon. You'll know when you see him." Su Qing was still busy and hung up after she finished speaking.
After Cheng Cheng hung up the phone, to show respect to the big boss, he quickly washed his hair, striving to present the image of a sunny artist with positive energy and an active life.
Let the boss see if it’s a bit of a waste for me to do group broadcasts with my conditions.
Cheng Cheng had just finished blow-drying her hair when Mr. Zou arrived.
After entering, he first looked around the small living room.
He frowned slightly. "This house is a bit small. Are you used to it? Do you need the company to rent you a bigger one?"
Mr. Zou is particularly friendly today.
Cheng Cheng was flattered and waved his hands repeatedly: "No, thank you for your kindness, Mr. Zou. I live very comfortably in this house. Thanks to the company, I can live in such a safe place."
"Okay, you can tell me anytime if you have any difficulties in life." Zou Kai sat down on the sofa.
Cheng Cheng: “…”
Zou Kai: “….”
The two looked at each other, Cheng Cheng really couldn't understand Zou Kai's purpose.
Is the leader here to show some warmth? She thought, but Women's Day hasn't arrived yet.
If she didn't know that Mr. Zou had a happy family and a wife who was a tigress and was dominated by her husband, she would have thought that Mr. Zou wanted to pursue her.
After Zou Kai said a bunch of polite words, he finally got to the point when he saw Cheng Cheng looking at him strangely.
"Ahem—" He coughed twice.
"Cheng Cheng, I have good news for you."
"What?" Cheng Cheng tilted his head slightly and listened attentively.
Zou Kai stared into her clear eyes and said slowly, "The play 'Nine Heavens Mysterious Moon' -"
Cheng Cheng's eyebrows moved slightly: Could it be that Mr. Zou knew that Tong Ziqian had snatched the role and came here specially to appease me?
Then the action just now was reasonable. Cheng Cheng had just finished following the logic when he heard Zou Kai drop a bombshell -
"The company secured the second female lead role for you."
"What!" Cheng Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up.
Seeing Cheng Cheng's overjoyed expression, Zou Kai was sure that she didn't know the inside story and continued to take the credit without worry.
"It's quite a coincidence. The actress originally scheduled to play the second female lead failed to be cast, leaving a vacancy. The company immediately arranged for you upon hearing the news. You're also lucky that the director remembered you, so you took advantage of the opportunity."
"Oh my God, there is such a good thing!" Cheng Cheng covered his face with his hands excitedly, wishing he could jump up on the spot.
From being eliminated as the third female lead to being promoted to the second female lead, she was dizzy and overjoyed by the huge pie that fell on her.
After the excitement wore off, she did not forget to thank the company.
"Thank you, Mr. Zou, and thank you for the company's cultivation. I will work hard to act well and repay the company!" Cheng Cheng said sincerely.
Although she was lucky to get the role, there were so many actors waiting to film. Without the company's support, she would definitely not have gotten the role.
After hearing this, Zou Kai nodded in satisfaction. With Cheng Cheng's words, the purpose of his visit today was achieved.
"Oh, I forgot to tell you that the previous incident was a decision made by Lao Zhao on his own initiative. It was not the company's intention." He explained to Cheng Cheng.
"You are the second female lead, so you must have a grand ceremony. The RV and driver are all prepared for you. I heard that Tong Ziqian is going to leave your assistant? Oh, this Old Zhao, if you still want to use the original one, I will call him back immediately. If..." Zou Kai smiled and looked like a kind Maitreya Buddha.
"No need. Please ask the company to help me find a new assistant." Cheng Cheng said.
The company's new assistant arrived the next day. She was a college graduate who had just graduated and still had a bit of the childishness of someone who had just left school.
The assistant's name is Xiao Xia. When she saw Cheng Cheng for the first time, she exclaimed, "Sister Cheng Cheng, you are so beautiful!"
Cheng Cheng was a little embarrassed by her exaggerated reaction.
Xiao Xia is a huge face fan and said she entered this industry just to see handsome men and beautiful women.
"You'll see enough when we get to the crew," Cheng Cheng said with a smile.
Cheng Cheng felt a little nervous when he thought about joining the crew in a few days.
She has no experience in filming and was suddenly cast as the second female lead. Will she be ostracized?
Both the female and male leads are well-known, and the female lead Jiang Wantong is a new and popular star in the circle. She is worried that she will find it difficult to fit in.
What's more, Jiang Wantong's reputation is polarized. Some reporters have revealed that she has a bad temper and likes to act like a big shot.
Cheng Cheng has read the script. Most of her scenes are with the two main actors, so she must have a good relationship with them so that the performance can go smoothly.
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Film and television base.
Cheng Cheng and his crew first arrived at a five-star hotel near the set.
The rooms were booked by the crew. Cheng Cheng stayed in a regular suite, while Jiang Wantong and Zhang Weian stayed in the presidential suite upstairs.
Only the director and the leading actors stayed here, while the other young actors stayed in another hotel.
Including Tong Ziqian.
Cheng Cheng felt much more comfortable now that he didn't have to face that annoying face every day after work.
Originally, assistant Xiaoxia was arranged to stay in another hotel, but Cheng Cheng was worried that it would be inconvenient for her to travel back and forth, so she decided to let her live with her. Her suite had two rooms, she stayed in one, and Xiaoxia stayed in the other.
We checked into the hotel at night and started the script reading the next morning.
Script reading is a necessary step before filming. The screenwriter, director, and leading actors gather together to discuss the script, conduct in-depth analysis of the characters, and help better understand the characters.
While understanding the script, it can also help the leading actors quickly enhance their emotions.
Knowing that the two leading actors did not get along, Cheng Cheng anticipated that the crew would be uneasy.
But she never expected that the tension would start early.
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