RPAGF Chapter 100, Project 2 begins.
Chapter 100, Project 2 begins.
"What kind of terrifying live stream!?"
The man looked bewildered.
He'd been busy running martial arts training classes for the past few years and hadn't paid attention to anything in the entertainment industry, let alone watched movies, until his wife mentioned, "It's the director of that movie your daughter and I went to see the other day."
Seeing that her husband still hadn't grasped the point, the woman immediately changed her approach: "Does Lin Wan know about this?!"
"Know"
The man nodded.
He not only knew Lin Wan, but had also watched many of her TV dramas. He also knew about Lin Wan's affair with Wang Zhi. When he saw this content, the man's heart was shattered.
Lin Wan, the "Jade Girl Leader," is liked not only by many young boys, but also by this man in his forties. However, it turns out that this woman is actually quite different in real life.
"The Terror Live was directed by her ex-husband, Huang Min. Now he's making a second film, and he thinks your image is suitable for a role in his next project. Got it?!"
"Understood"
The man suddenly realized, then shook his head: "Then you can help me decline! I haven't acted in so many years, how would I remember how to act? Besides, if I go to act, who will teach these kids?"
"Can't I teach my younger brother?!"
The woman retorted, and before the man could speak again, she laughed and said, "Alright, stop pretending. I know you too well! You've always wanted to act again. If you didn't want to, why would you buy books about acting?"
His wife had his thoughts exposed, and the man scratched his head awkwardly. The woman continued, "If you pass the audition, you can go and act. You don't need to worry about things at home or here. My brother may not be your match, but he can still teach these kids. If the movie becomes a hit, you can return to the film and television industry like Teacher Zhou Nian."
The man's name is Zhou Bo.
He had played supporting roles in many movies, but after becoming famous for one role, he became picky about scripts and also cared a lot about how much he was paid. Eventually, he stopped accepting roles in this movie and that movie, and gradually no one asked him to act anymore. Because he had graduated from a martial arts school in China and had very good skills, he opened this martial arts school to support his family.
Back then, he was young and arrogant, thinking that since he was so popular, he should only make the best films and pay a high salary. But after many years and when no one asked him to make films anymore, Zhou Bo realized that sometimes an artist becomes popular because of a role, not because of how hard they work, but because of favorable timing and circumstances.
Unfortunately, I realized these truths too late.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have ended up with no directors willing to hire him. In the entertainment industry, once you leave for a few years, not only will directors forget about you, but even the audience will forget you, which means you'll never have a place in the industry again.
Out of some concern, his wife reminded him, "When you go for the audition this afternoon, talk to the director properly, and don't be like before, saying this is wrong and that is wrong."
"Know"
Zhou Bo readily agreed.
He didn't need his wife to tell him these things; he knew what to do. After all, he was already this age, and he understood the principle that when others give opportunities, one must give them sufficient respect.
Around noon.
Zhou Bo's brother-in-law then came over.
Zhou Bo gave a few instructions, tidied up quickly, and drove to the designated location according to the address his wife had given him. His audition was scheduled for 2 p.m. According to the navigation, he didn't need to arrive that early at all, but Zhou Bo wanted to leave a good impression on the director.
Around one o'clock.
He parked his car in a parking space in front of a multi-story office building.
Then, he saw two people carving words on a large stone next to the office building. The first two characters were already carved, which seemed to be something like "Dong Sheng". From the company name being carved, Zhou Bo could tell that this company called Dong Sheng must have been established not long ago.
Zhou Bo didn't pay any attention to this.
It doesn't matter if it's a newly established company; what matters is that such a company actually exists, proving that the audition invitation isn't fake, and then you can go to the company.
"Hello, do you have an appointment?"
An ordinary-looking receptionist stood up and asked with a smile.
This is Uncle Zheng's daughter-in-law. She just underwent temporary on-the-job training yesterday. Mainly because she doesn't have a high level of education and no other skills, Su Qing directly put her in the position of receptionist.
She earns a monthly salary of 5,300 yuan, and the company pays her social insurance and housing fund contributions. The job may not seem high, but it is actually quite good. The key is that she doesn't have to stay up late or work overtime; it's a five-day, eight-hour work week.
Uncle Zheng was relatively satisfied with Huang Min's arrangement. As for whether his daughter-in-law was satisfied, that was not within Huang Min's consideration. Zhou Bo asked, "Is this Dong Sheng Film Studio?" Upon receiving a definite answer, Zhou Bo quickly said, "I was invited here for an audition."
"Then go inside."
Han Xiaoyun pointed Zhou Bo in a direction: "Go east after entering the corridor. There's an audition room next door. You're a bit early. It doesn't start until 2 PM, so there aren't many people there yet. There's a lounge opposite the audition room. You can go in and rest for a while. Someone will call you when the auditions start."
"Thanks"
Zhou Bo thanked him.
Following the receptionist's instructions, he first went into the audition room and saw that it was indeed empty. He then went into the lounge, which was now less than 1 a.m.
Around 1:15.
People gradually arrived, and Zhou Bo recognized a familiar voice. He quickly called out, "Nie Cheng!" Hearing someone call his name, another man instinctively turned around.
Upon seeing that it was Zhou Bo, the man named Nie Cheng laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to be here too. It's been a long time."
Two people who had just gained some fame in the entertainment industry were invited by a director to film a period drama. In this drama, Zhou Bo played a general, and Nie Cheng was also a general. The two became friends after a fight. Although they were on opposing sides, they later served the same emperor.
"Six years"
Zhou Bo gestured a number with his fingers.
Time flies.
Hearing Zhou Bo say that, Nie Cheng sighed. He touched his head and said, "My hair used to be so thick, but now it's almost turning into a bald patch. How are you doing now...?"
Noticing someone approaching, Nie Cheng and Zhou Bo moved aside before continuing their conversation: "I heard you opened a martial arts gym, how's business?"
"It's fine as it is!"
Zhou Bo replied helplessly.
If he were truly good, he wouldn't still be thinking about making money through acting. The main reason is that nowadays parents would rather spend money on test scores than on building a good physique for their children. They are especially afraid of them getting hurt or bumped. If you want to learn martial arts well, it is inevitable that you will get injured occasionally.
"I'm not that great either."
Nie Cheng laughed and said, "I invested in a clothing brand two years ago, and lost everything."
As he spoke, Nie Cheng pulled Zhou Bo aside and said in a deliberately low voice, "Pay attention during the audition. I used my connections to inquire about the script for Huang Min's drama. I heard it's quite high-quality, and the male lead has already been decided. It'll be Zhou Nian. If you take the role, you might be able to make a comeback like Zhou Nian."