After hearing Liu Yifei's playful words, Chu Xuan sat down on the chair and continued to participate in the casting process with Liu Yifei.
The cool air from the air conditioner was refreshing. After an unknown period of time, the light rain outside stopped, and the sun peeked out from behind the clouds, casting its rays of light from the sky.
The bright and warm sunlight shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows, onto the desk by the window, and reflects on the profiles of the two people who are huddled together.
The spacious office could only hear the sound of their discussions. Perhaps they were immersed in the working atmosphere, and they only squinted slightly in response to the light.
It wasn't until noon when Xiao Shu knocked on the door and walked in and delivered fast food that they walked out of the work world and returned to normalcy.
Chu Xuan came to the window and closed the curtains, and the increasingly dazzling light suddenly disappeared from the office.
Liu Yifei sat on the sofa, holding rice in one hand and vegetables in the other. She ate a piece of her favorite spicy chicken. She looked at Chu Xuan who came over and said, "We have decided on ten roles at the moment."
"Da Xinxin plays Jin Ping'er; Changchang plays Tian Ling'er; Teacher Wang Jinsong plays Cangsong; Teacher Liu Yijun plays Zeng Shuchang; Zeng Li plays Youji; Yang Rui plays Zhou Xiaohuan; Yan Danchen plays Xiaobai; Peng Yuyan plays Qi Hao; Hu Ge plays Lin
Jing Yu; Dong Xuan plays Lu Xueqi."
Chu Xuan nodded, sat down on the chair, picked up the lunch box and chopsticks, and ate lunch with Liu Yifei.
Teachers Wang Jinsong and Liu Yijun didn't know how they were persuaded by Huang Lei. On the second day of Teachers' Day, Huang Lei asked him to introduce the character to the two teachers via email. The two teachers probably thought about the character for a while and only agreed after two days.
Regarding Wang Jinsong's role as Cangsong and Liu Yijun's role as Zeng Shuchang, he could only say that they are absolutely amazing. They will definitely be wonderful together.
The remaining roles were negotiated with people from the actors' companies in the past two days.
"I got two number two supporting roles in "Xian 3", four roles in "Assembly", three commercial performances, and two magazine resources. Both the commercial performances and the magazine period are one year." Liu Yifei took a small bite of rice.
"Then I'll give the business to Jiang Xin. I've been an actor for several years and can't even afford a house. I've been living in Su Chang's house since I came to the capital. I'm a little embarrassed." Chu Xuan took a bite of food.
Liu Yifei chuckled happily, looked up at him and said, "Da Xinxin and Changchang are coming over later, and Changchang is coming to sign a contract today. You haven't forgotten what she told you two days ago."
Chu Xuan took two bites of rice with chopsticks, "I know, wait for her to come."
Liu Yifei nodded, "Audition invitations need to be sent by email some time in advance to give the actors room to adjust their schedules. We also have to work out the actors' remuneration and arrange the actors' auditions."
She took a bite of cabbage and said: "Today is the 21st, invitations will be sent out at the end of the month at the latest, and auditions will start at the beginning of next month. Now we have a lot of resources. If there are no suitable resources and actors in these days, then
Let’s just release the characters, what do you think?”
"Listen to Producer Liu." Chu Xuan lowered his head to eat.
Liu Yifei tilted her head to look at him, with a smile in her eyes, "Producer Chu, you have to have some opinions."
Chu Xuan paused. These words were a bit familiar. Recalling the scene where he used the same words to tease Liu Yifei in the past, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile.
Seeing him like this, Liu Yifei arched her eyebrows in pleasure.
The next moment she frowned slightly, turned to look at Chu Xuan, and said: "But the most important problem now is that we have drafted multiple actors and teachers for other roles, but Zhang Xiaofan and Baguio don't have a suitable candidate, so we are sending out audition invitations."
Before, we must decide on the actors for these two roles."
Chu Xuan raised his eyebrows, nodded slowly, and said, "Indeed."
Zhang Xiaofan and Lu Xueqi are the male and female protagonists of "Zhu Xian". There are a lot of emails sent to these two characters these days, at least thirty or forty emails each.
Now Lu Xueqi has been basically confirmed to be Dong Xuan, but Zhang Xiaofan’s candidate has yet to be decided.
There are many promotional emails, but none of them are suitable.
Either he's older, his acting skills are poorer, or his image doesn't fit.
Zhang Xiaofan is the kind of person who is dull but not stupid, not afraid of danger, weak but persistent, ordinary but stubborn.
Of course, Zhang Xiaofan can master multiple martial arts, and his talent is certainly not ordinary. However, compared to the fact that almost everyone in the script is a genius, Zhang Xiaofan looks very ordinary.
Based on this character design, Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei immediately thought of the above characteristics before even seeing the actor's face.
Under the understanding of Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei, Zhang Xiaofan's greatest charm is that he has blossomed one after another with the light of humanity under the temper of family, love, friendship, and the test of the intertwining of good and evil.
These blooming lights are worth thinking about.
This is also what Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei want to express through "Zhu Xian".
To make the audience feel these things, we must first let the audience feel Zhang Xiaofan's basic character, ordinary.
This is the core character design of Zhang Xiaofan in the early stage of "Zhu Xian". If this is gone, "Zhu Xian" will not be "Zhu Xian". The core idea in "Zhu Xian" driven by the growth of the ordinary Zhang Xiaofan is that "the world is not benevolent and all things are regarded as the basis"
'Cud' would also be a joke.
"It's hard to find an actor for this role." Chu Xuan put down the bowls and chopsticks and leaned on the sofa with his hands behind his head.
Liu Yifei poked at the food in the lunch box and finished the last bite of the meal in line with the principle of not wasting it. However, there were still two bits of braised pork that she couldn't finish. She picked up the braised pork and fed it into Chu Xuan's mouth smoothly.
, Chu Xuan ate it as a matter of course.
"Baguio is also hard to find." Liu Yifei put down the bowl and chopsticks and leaned on Chu Xuan's shoulder.
In the current planning of the script, the 65-episode series Baguio will die in episode 30. There are not too many scenes, and at most she is just the third female lead.
Although Baguio is a supporting character, her significance in "Zhu Xian" is very important. Her existence changes the protagonist's life and determines the direction of the subsequent plot. She is an indispensable character.
Because of this, when there are not too many scenes, Baguio's appearance must be stunning and impress the audience at a glance. The ending where Baguio dies for Zhang Xiaofan will be unforgettable for the audience.
However, its image and character problems also made it difficult for her and Chu Xuan to find suitable actors.
She is about 17 years old, with unparalleled beauty and aura, like a fairy. Where can I find this actor?
"Baguio's three-act growth line is somewhat similar to Zhao Ling'er from a certain angle. He amazed everyone when he appeared, and his death in the end was very tragic and shocking. Therefore, we should find an actor based on your image and temperament." Chu Xuan said.
Be honest.
Hearing this, Liu Yifei, who was lying on Chu Xuan's shoulder, raised her beautiful eyebrows, and heard Chu Xuan say again: "But you are different. There is no one else in the entertainment industry, which is a bit difficult to handle."
Liu Yifei's eyebrows instantly arched, she stretched out her hand to turn Chu Xuan's face, and kissed Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan glanced at her, stretched out his hand to hold her in his arms, lowered his eyebrows slightly and thought for a moment, and said: "Are we too subjective? We have been stuck in the fixed personalities of these two characters, unable to
Looking at it objectively, we are not satisfied with the images of those actors."
Hearing Chu Xuan's words, Liu Yifei shook her head in his arms and said: "I think this is how you should select actors. Being more rigorous is also responsible for the crew and the audience."
Chu Xuan and her looked at each other for a few seconds, and both of them smiled.
"Let's take a look at it in the next few days. If nothing is suitable, we can think of a solution."
"Well, let me sleep for a while first."
Liu Yifei took advantage of the situation and rested her head on Chu Xuan's legs. She closed her eyes and took a nap in Chu Xuan's arms at noon.
Chu Xuan covered her with a thin blanket on the side, and habitually put his hand against her neck. He looked through the gaps in the curtains of the floor-to-ceiling windows five or six meters away, looking at the high-altitude city scene. In fact, his mind was wandering in the sky, and his mind was full of thoughts.
Actor's business.
After thinking about it for a long time, he still had no clue, so he slowly closed his eyes and rested.
The office fell into complete silence.
Only the gentle sound of the air conditioner, the beating of the second hand of the clock on the wall, and the slow movement of the tower crane on a building under construction outside the gap between the curtains proved that time was passing slowly.
I don't know how long it took, but there was a clear knock on the door.
Chu Xuan opened his eyes and heard a knock on the door. His hand against Liu Yifei's neck gently stroked it a few times. Liu Yifei slowly opened her sleepy eyes, got up immediately after hearing the sound, sat on the sofa, rubbed her eyes and yawned.
"Come in." Chu Xuan stretched.
Xiao Shu opened the door and said, "Mr. Chu, Su Chang is here."
"Changchang is here?" Liu Yifei woke up for a while, put aside the blanket on her body, and got off the sofa to put on her shoes.
Chu Xuan stood up and walked towards the door, Liu Yifei quickly caught up with him.
Friendship relationships in the entertainment industry are inherently unstable, mainly because the two parties meet only a handful of times.
Liu Yifei was very happy when Jiang Xin signed a contract with Brilliant Era.
If we work in the same company, we don't necessarily see each other every day, but when the company is around, there are more opportunities to meet.
She is very happy to maintain a friendly relationship with her good sisters.
Liu Yifei was even happier when Su Chang came to the company to sign a contract.
Now that the two best sisters are here, my free life in the future will be more interesting.
The most important thing is that she very much hopes that her friends can go further and further away.
When she saw Jiang Xin's unsatisfactory career in the past, she felt sorry for him, but there was nothing she could do about it.
Now that Bright Times is here, Chu Xuan is here, and she is here, she and Chu Xuan are more or less capable of changing some of the not-so-good current situations among their friends.
"Da Xinxin, Changchang." Liu Yifei hugged Su Chang and Jiang Xin at the front desk.
"Auntie." Chu Xuan greeted.
"Chu Xuan, long time no see. I watched you play Murong Fu at first, and now you are the boss. It's awesome." A middle-aged woman with a younger appearance smiled and said.
"Good luck. Auntie, let's go sign the contract first?" Chu Xuan asked.
Jiang Xin and Su Chang finished greeting Liu Yifei. Jiang Xin called Chu Xuan seriously, "Mr. Chu, good afternoon." Su Chang pitifully said to Chu Xuan, "Mr. Chu, please take me in."
Facing these two drama queens, Chu Xuan smiled as he was used to it. After chatting for a few words, he led them towards the agency.
When I arrived at the general manager's office, I said hello to Li Hu. Su Chang and his aunt went in to discuss the signing. Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Jiang Xin were waiting outside in the lounge.
"There is finally someone behind Changchang." Jiang Xin sighed, feeling happy for Su Chang.
Hearing this, Liu Yifei looked happy, and Chu Xuan smiled lightly.
Su Chang was abandoned by his father since he was born, and his mother was weak. As a child, Su Chang sensiblely asked his father for help but was turned away.
Su Chang's mother is very strong-willed. She doesn't seek help from others just because her life is difficult. She just supports herself to support her daughter Su Chang.
Su Chang, who was dependent on his mother, started acting at the age of five by chance and with her mother's support.
Because of his smart and cute appearance, he quickly became a drama star used by many production crews in the industry.
Su Chang felt the joy of acting and gradually fell in love with the profession of actor.
The mother was pleased and wished her a smooth future, so she officially changed her daughter's name to "Su Chang".
But the good times did not last long. When Su Chang was ten years old, his mother died of illness.
As if the sky was dark and the earth was dark, Su Chang, who was only ten years old, suffered a fatal blow, but her father still ignored her.
Fortunately, Su Chang had an aunt, the middle-aged woman who brought her to Brilliant Era to sign a contract. She always treated Su Chang as her own and raised her as her own daughter.
Su Chang kept in mind her mother's expectations for her and lived a comfortable and smooth life. She was also very ambitious and relied on the remuneration she received from acting to support herself. She saved hundreds of thousands in her early teens and bought a new house in the capital for her aunt who took care of her.
But my aunt was a very nice person, so she quietly changed the name of the property to Su Chang's name. She didn't want Su Chang in any way, and I just wanted her to grow up happily.
Su Chang is very independent and works hard. He was admitted to Beijing Foreign Studies University at the age of seventeen.
Because of her independence and stubbornness, she doesn't allow her aunt to visit her often. After all, her aunt has her own family.
Now, at the age of seventeen, she has been living alone in the capital, relying on no one.
Chu Xuan stood by the window and stretched his body. When Liu Yifei told him this, he was also very emotional.
No wonder Liu Yifei and Su Chang play so well. There are certain similarities in their personalities and experiences.
"Before, someone from Huayi contacted Changchang, who asked Changchang to sign with Huayi when he became an adult." Jiang Xin said.
"How can Huayi be as reliable as our glorious era?" Liu Yifei muttered.
"Yes, so Changchang came when she saw that I signed with your company." Jiang Xin nodded in approval.
At this time, the general manager's door was opened, and Su Chang happily walked out with the contract, and his aunt followed happily.
"Xiao Xuanxuan, your company is so generous. You get a 50/50 commission and an endorsement. Is it so good?"
Chu Xuan turned around in front of the window, and Su Chang came to him with a smile on his face.
"I'm only thirty-seven, it's not fair." Jiang Xin muttered.
"Changchang, you can't talk nonsense about this clause." My aunt said helplessly from behind.
"Auntie, it's okay. We are all our own people. Just don't talk about it outside." Chu Xuan shook his head and smiled, and said: "It's normal for you to have a 50-50 first-line score. If you work harder, you can reach 64-40."
Su Chang nodded happily and started communicating with Liu Yifei and Jiang Xin.
The aunt walked to Chu Xuan and said softly: "When Changchang was young, she rarely encountered any bad things in the industry. But she will be different soon as she becomes an adult. Recently, many companies have approached her and want to sign contracts.
She, I have always been worried that there are too many things that are disturbing the entertainment industry, and I am afraid that she will make the wrong choice, but with you and Sissi here in the Brilliant Era, I feel a lot more relieved."
She added, "Chu Xuan, Changchang is also a good friend of you and Sissy. Please take care of me in the future. Of course, this is just my selfishness and I cannot break your company's rules."
Chu Xuan shook his head and said: "Don't worry, Auntie. I am here and the company is here, which is enough for her to avoid those messy unspoken rules. Not to mention the rest, in the bright era, as long as you work hard, you will definitely be rewarded. This I
It’s guaranteed.”
Auntie nodded happily.
Changchang and Sissi are very good friends, so much so that she and Liu Xiaoli also communicate with each other on the phone from time to time.
Needless to say, Chu Xuan's ability is enough to be the boss of such a large company.
She had also heard about Chu Xuan and Qian Qian's love affair from Chang Chang. She knew Liu Xiaoli's deeds and personality very well. Being able to be so praised by Liu Xiaoli and feel safe to associate with Qian Qian was proof of Chu Xuan's good character.
Changchang's life is unfortunate, but if Changchang is placed in the company of a group of her good friends, it may be able to fill the sadness deep in her heart.
"Then I'm leaving, Changchang, call me if you need anything." After chatting with a few young people, she waved goodbye.
"Bye." Su Chang waved, and Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Jiang Xin said goodbye at the door.
Su Chang and Jiang Xin were fine, so Chu Xuan and Liu Yifei took them towards the office.
"How are Jin Ping'er and Tian Linger thinking about it?" Chu Xuan asked.
Before casting began, he and Liu Yifei cut out the character settings and related plots separately to form a short script and sent it to them.
"After reading the original work and reading the script hundreds of times, I also wrote a short biography, which is ready for auditions." Su Chang nodded.
"Me too." Jiang Xin agreed.
Chu Xuan smiled and opened the office door, "Yes, this attitude meets the basic standards of a movie queen."
Jiang Xin raised her eyebrows and said, "The main reason is that I don't want to embarrass you. After all, Da Xinxin and I were appointed by you. If the audition dissatisfies the director team, it will be very embarrassing."
Su Chang nodded and walked into the office with Jiang Xin and Liu Yifei.
"Confidence, you two are very suitable for these two roles. Chu Xuan and I just decided on it. We are not just random people." Liu Yifei smoothed her hair.
Su Chang pointed at Jiang Xin and said: "I am very confident, but she is not. She has been hit hard in the past two years."
Jiang Xin glared at her and said in a higher pitched voice, "I'm super confident now. The boss and the boss's wife are standing behind me. Who am I afraid of?"
After saying this, Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Su Chang burst into laughter.
"It's such a big office, so cool." Jiang Xin said while lying on the sofa.
"Boss, boss lady, when will the audition be held?" Su Chang sat down on the single sofa.
"Zhang Xiaofan and Baguio haven't decided yet. Once they are decided, Chu Xuan and I will decide the specific audition time." Liu Yifei sat down on the office chair and turned the chair to face Su Chang and Jiang Xin.
"The protagonist of a drama is the most difficult to decide." Su Chang nodded. She has filmed many movies and is somewhat aware of the difficulties in the production industry.
Chu Xuan poured a glass of water from the water dispenser, and saw Jiang Xin on the sofa saying "Hey!" to him, and frowning as she thought about something.
Chu Xuan was slightly confused. Jiang Xin came back from his thoughts and said to him: "I have read the original work. In my personal imagination, I know that an actor is very suitable for Baguio. I don't know if you can see it or not."
superior."
"Who?" Chu Xuan asked, Liu Yifei and Su Chang became interested.
"I forgot, I need to use the computer." Jiang Xin looked at Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan stretched out his hand and gestured in the direction of the computer. Jiang Xin stood up and walked quickly towards Liu Yifei.
Liu Yifei stood up and gave up her seat. Jiang Xin sat down and opened the browser on her computer to search.
"I have nothing to do in the past few months. I watch TV and movies at Changchang's house every day. I accidentally saw a young actor who was very amazing. I am still impressed by him. I just don't know his name, but I remember the name of the movie.
"
Chu Xuan, Liu Yifei, and Su Chang gathered around her and behind her, watching her type in the browser: "Jindu 1943".
After checking, Jiang Xin reached out and pointed at the screen, "That's her, 17 years old, Zhang Meng."
Su Chang looked at the photo, his eyes lit up, and he said: "So pure and good-looking."
Chu Xuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "This face has the flavor of Baguio."
Liu Yifei flipped her hair, took a closer look, then stood up and nodded to Chu Xuan: "She is the most suitable person for Baguio at the moment."
Chu Xuan lowered his eyebrows and thought for a moment, then suddenly said with a smile: "The actors recommended by those companies are basically popular actors. The actor information collected by our company is also the information of popular actors, but we ignored the new actors."
Hearing what Chu Xuan said, Liu Yifei blinked at him, "Yes!"
Listening to their conversation, Su Chang interjected: "We are the only popular young actors. Most of them are unknown newcomers. I think Zhang Xiaofan is suitable for newcomers to play. His character
Letting popular actors play the roles will make the audience interested in the popular actors' past dramas."
Chu Xuan nodded, "That makes sense and opened my mind."
Liu Yifei pulled his hand and said, "Come one by one. We have met most of the actors in the industry at birthday banquets and previous award ceremonies. We haven't met this Zhang Meng yet. Go and find her?"
"I'll give it a try." Chu Xuan said. Jiang Xin gave way. After he sat down, he began to search for information.
