RPAGF Chapter 32 He's after the male lead!
Chapter 32 He's after the male lead!
"Undergraduate degree!"
"How old are you?"
"I barely made the cut. I'll be fine as long as I pass the art exam and the college entrance exam."
Gu Yi looked confident.
"6! I hope you keep your word!"
Sun Yonghuan gave it a thumbs up.
"You're already a singer, why are you still studying? This will prevent you from filming many movies and TV shows," Wang Changtian said, puzzled.
Gu Yi is indeed a bit different from others in the industry. It's rare to see someone who has been working for so many years and still wants to go back to school for a fresh start.
But that would be too time-consuming.
"Who says that entertainers can't go to school?"
"Besides, studying is also an investment, and even if I sign a contract with you, I won't just be making movies."
Gu Yi explained earnestly.
"Also, I won't agree if your offer is too low. After all, my new song has already had 200 million plays, so making two or three million a month shouldn't be a problem."
"If I have the opportunity to release an album in the future, and I can maintain a doubling of monthly play counts, making 100 million a year is very easy."
"Are you just making empty promises to us?"
Sun Yonghuan chuckled.
I've never seen a presentation that doesn't even include a PowerPoint slide.
After all, not every song can become a hit!
"So, let's talk about the collaboration after I get the audition. The price will be different if I don't get the male lead."
Gu Yi walked outside.
"Mr. Wang, Mr. Sun, see you next time."
Jiaozi also quickly stood up.
"Then I'm leaving too."
Gu Yi hasn't reimbursed his travel expenses yet.
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three o'clock in the afternoon,
Gu Yi arrived in the NA district of the mountain city.
The entrance to the Sheraton Hotel on Nanbin Road.
He glanced at the Haitangxi tenement building across the street, which was the filming location for the home of Chen Nian, the female lead in the movie "Better Days".
Moreover, the branch offices of Shidai Fengjun are also on this path.
No wonder Millennium said,
The filming location was not far from where he used to train.
It would have been better if I hadn't looked, because what I saw was shocking: a car not far away had a large camera mounted on it, secretly taking pictures of us.
"That doesn't make sense!"
"Does this mean I have a fan site admin?"
Gu Yi shook his head.
These proxy photographers will become incredibly powerful in the future.
Many of the Reuters photos were taken by them climbing trees and mountains, from miles away, carrying a large camera.
It can only be said that these paparazzi or celebrity fans are truly gifted, and are no less skilled than paparazzi.
No wonder so many young actresses have scandals flying around. It's not that the older generation didn't know how to have fun; it's just that the technology wasn't as advanced back then.
Gu Yi ignored him.
They went straight into the hotel.
Zhou Dongyu should be here.
It's normal for people to take pictures downstairs.
Because he's going to a respectable place now.
It's okay if I get photographed.
Inside the vehicle from earlier.
"Did you get a picture?"
"I took a picture, but who is he?"
"It's normal that you don't know since you don't play esports. His photos are worth about the price of a cup of milk tea if they're sold, and they might be even more expensive if he becomes famous."
"Alright!"
The two girls were whispering to each other.
On the other side, Gu Yi was waiting for the elevator when he bumped into two people as the doors opened.
The boy was wearing a black mask, and his clear but wary eyes were visible. If there were no surprises, it was Qianxi.
He was taken aback when he saw Gu Yi's buzz cut, then nodded politely and stepped out of the elevator.
Gu Yi nodded politely, not taking it to heart, and pressed the button for the 18th floor as soon as he entered the elevator.
Millennium's agent realized what was happening and followed her out. Only when they reached the hotel entrance did he whisper a reminder to Millennium.
"He is Gu Yi, who turned the tide in this year's League of Legends World Championship. He recently released a new song that became an instant hit."
He gained five million followers in a week. If he weren't still in the esports industry, our company would have been scrambling to sign him already.
"Is he here to write the theme song?"
Are you alright?
Millennium looked at him like he was an idiot.
The agent exclaimed in surprise, recalling that Gu Yi's buzz cut hairstyle was almost identical to Xiao Bei's in the script.
"Oh no, he's clearly after the male lead, Xiao Bei!"
"There's no way around it. I can't just cut my hair before filming, or my fans will definitely go crazy."
Millennium felt somewhat helpless.
He prepared for this role for two years and auditioned twice, determined not to let anyone else steal it from him.
"Give a message to Alibaba and ask the production team to finalize the decision as soon as possible."
"Don't worry, I'll take care of it right away."
The agent nodded.
A sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
"I'll have someone investigate his dirt in a bit. If we can find even a little bit, we'll give it to the production team, and he'll be out of the running."
Millennium did not refute.
Having been in the industry for so many years, he knows the rules of the Chinese entertainment circle all too well.
Many people may seem harmless, but once their core interests are touched, the necessary countermeasures are indispensable.
And these overt and covert struggles,
In the Chinese entertainment industry, things are magnified infinitely under the spotlight.
However, compared to the neglected fields of finance, education, and healthcare, these methods are merely the tip of the iceberg.
Take TFBOYS' solo careers for example. Their three fan groups often fight each other, vying for support and resources, and insulting each other. This is a very real situation.
A few minutes later,
Gu Yi pushed open the conference room door.
Zeng Guoxiang, Xu Yuezhen, and Zhou Dongyu were already waiting for him.
When they saw him come in, all three of them looked up.
Zeng Guoxiang spoke first.
"Gu Yi, you're here."
"Director Tsang, Producer Hui, Teacher Chow, thank you for your help."
Gu Yi shook hands with each of them.
I really like your songs.
Zhou Dongyu smiled.
Ever since he saw Gu Yi's information, he made a point of listening to his songs, and I must say, they were really good.
"Thank you, Teacher Zhou. I really like your work too."
Gu Yi responded politely.
Reach out and don't hit the smiling man,
Besides, no one has offended him. We shouldn't judge people based on their actions.
Xu Yuezhen sized him up.
"I heard you're from Chongqing?"
"Yes, a native of this mountain town."
Gu Yi spoke with a natural Chongqing accent, much more authentic than one that had been deliberately practiced.
The three exchanged a glance and nodded in satisfaction.
This is indeed an advantage over the Millennium.
"Choose a scene to act out; we want to see what your portrayal of Xiao Bei will be like."
Zeng Guoxiang took out a notebook and handed it to Gu Yi.
Gu Yi took it and examined it carefully.
Ultimately, the highlight of the police standoff was chosen.
That was the scene where Xiao Bei shouldered all the blame alone, looking at Chen Nian through the glass.
This is the most challenging scene to portray, requiring both ruthlessness and the ability to conceal suppressed pain.
He turned to that page of the script, handed it to Zeng Guoxiang, walked to the center of the conference room, sat down, and closed his eyes for several seconds in front of the three of them.
When he opened his eyes again, his demeanor had changed drastically. He was nonchalant but carried an aura of menace that kept strangers at bay, and his eyes were as cold as ice.
Do you know her?
Zeng Guoxiang asked the question in the tone of a police officer.
Gu Yi lowered his head, his eyelids drooping to conceal the emotions in his eyes, his voice cold and devoid of any emotion.
"I don't know him."
"Don't you recognize me?"
Zeng Guoxiang emphasized his words.
"The security cameras captured you two appearing together!"
"You still dare to say you don't know me?"
The policeman, played by Tsang Kwok-cheung, relentlessly pursues the suspect.