The autumn air outside the window was bleak, and a fallen leaf hesitantly landed on the windowsill.
A wisp of mist rose gently from inside the window.
Shang Yechu put down her teacup and looked at Shao Guangji in front of her.
Finding a way to contact Shao Guangji was no easy feat. Fortunately, Shang Yechu had collaborated with CTS (China Television System) many times and had connections in certain areas. It was only after many twists and turns that they finally located Shao Guangji's suburban villa.
Shao Guangji scrutinized Shang Yechu with a critical eye for a long time before asking, "Miss Ye, would you like to act in 'The Heavenly Emperor'?"
"Yes." Shao Guangji was worldly-wise; there was no need to beat around the bush in front of him.
"How does Miss Ye know if there's a suitable role for you in 'The Heavenly Emperor'?" Shao Guangji countered.
Shang Yechu shamelessly shifted the blame to Ji Juntao: "Well, I think everyone in this circle has their own connections."
Shao Guangji indeed stopped asking. The entertainment industry is a giant sieve; when they get anxious, they can find out exactly what color underwear every celebrity wears.
"Then tell me," Shao Guangji leaned back, adopting an attentive listening attitude. Self-recommendation was common in the industry, and Ye Chu's actions hadn't even caused a ripple in his mind. Besides, CTS (China Television System) highly regarded Ye Chu; they were even considering her for next year's so-called ambassadorship. There was no need to embarrass them beforehand.
Even Shao Guangji could guess pretty accurately which role Ye Chu wanted.
In the script, the only female characters with some screen time are the mother and one of the rebel leaders. However, rebel leaders need to be physically strong, even muscular like a gorilla, which clearly doesn't match Ye Chu's appearance. Therefore, it's more likely the former.
Shao Guangji sized up Ye Chu, assessing her in his mind. Too young, lacking maternal instincts, some of her expressions and actions even seemed childish. However, he had read her novel, *Half of the Sky*, and found it very promising; perhaps she would surprise him. If she was truly sincere, it wasn't entirely out of the question.
The incident involving Kang Wuling has caused Shao Guangji a great deal of distress. Consequently, now, any actor who doesn't cause trouble is considered handsome and refined in Shao Guangji's eyes.
Moreover—Shao Guangji has worked for CTS for so long and has excellent interpersonal relationships—Yi Tianzhao said that Ye Chu is a very honest kid…
Shang Ye opened his mouth slightly.
Shao Guangji thought he hadn't heard clearly: "What?"
Shang Yechu gripped the teacup tightly, his palms already sweating.
She had intended to inform Shao Guangji in a subtle and gradual manner. But when the words reached her lips, her mind went blank, and they just rolled off like that.
"Heavenly Emperor".
"What?" Shao Guangji repeated.
With a slight soreness in her throat, Shang Yechu said in a low voice, "I want to play the role of the Heavenly Emperor."
A look of astonishment finally appeared on Shao Guangji's shrewd and worldly-wise face. He asked for the third time, "What?"
Once the words were spoken, there was no turning back. Shang Yechu raised her eyes and said clearly, "The protagonist of 'The Heavenly Lord,' the Heavenly Lord."
Shao Guangji stared intently at Shang Yechu for a long time before slowly opening his lips: "Miss Ye, are you joking?"
Shang Yechu lowered her eyelashes: "What does Teacher Shao think?"
Shao Guangji slowly sat up straight, staring intently at Shang Yechu: "Haven't you read the novel 'Heavenly Emperor'? The protagonist is an old man."
"It is precisely because I have read the original novel of 'The Heavenly Emperor' that I have this request." Shang Yechu's back was covered in sweat, as if it were raining.
Shang Yechu initially thought she was content with her role as a mother. However, after repeatedly reading the novel "The Heavenly Emperor" and recalling the plot of the film adaptation countless times, Shang Yechu realized that her so-called motherhood was nothing but self-deception—a self-deception used to mask the almost absurd ambition within her.
The role of mother is merely a facade. The role Shang Yechu truly desires is that unattainable position.
A position where all the stars surround the moon!
She doesn't want to play the role of some great mother, becoming a stepping stone for the unknown Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li, Zhou, Wu, Zheng, and Wang!
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