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Chapter 169 Cai Yinong's Search for Beauty
There's a Hollywood joke: "Don't act in movies with kids or dogs."

The reason is that they are mostly difficult to cooperate with, and they will have unexpected performances, either ruining the whole film and causing everyone to give up, or performing exceptionally well and stealing the spotlight from the main characters.

And now, the little boy who is the protagonist of the movie "The Sixth Sense" belongs to the latter category.

"Cut! Haley, fantastic! Keep it up! You're the best kid actor I've ever seen! Bar none!"

Wu Yuchen watched the scene again, his eyes filled with amazement, and he praised it once more. This wasn't just encouragement; it was a heartfelt expression of his admiration.

Everyone says Zhang Zifeng's acting was amazing when she was little, but compared to Haley Joel Osment, she's really lacking. Once he got into character, his performance completely overshadowed Bruce Willis, even leading him in the scene. His tone, expression, and movements were all spot-on, especially his deep blue eyes, which held a childlike innocence mixed with a mature melancholy—they seemed to truly understand people's hearts. Absolutely incredible!
Bruce Willis was also quite surprised. He hadn't expected the child star he was dealing with to be such a good actor. Even he, a top Hollywood star, was almost overshadowed.

With his current status, he would be the undisputed male lead in any film crew. If he were to be overshadowed in his scenes, he would definitely complain and throw a tantrum at the director, then make the director reshoot the scene in a way that would benefit him.

But right now, the person opposite him is just a child of about 10 years old! How can we get him to say that?
He, Bruce Willis, couldn't even outperform a child actor, and he even went to complain to the director. If that got out, people would laugh their heads off!

Therefore, Bruce Willis can only try his best to get into peak condition and act alongside this freakish child star.

Wu Yuchen was naturally pleased with this situation, as healthy competition was beneficial to the filming. In this atmosphere, the production progressed even more smoothly than he had anticipated.

That evening, after a day of filming, just as Wu Yuchen returned to his room and was about to take Jennifer Connelly into the bathroom for a milk bath, his phone rang.

Wu Yuchen glanced at Cai Yinong's name on his phone and knew something must have happened, so he patted Jennifer Connelly's bottom, letting her go in and get ready first.

After answering the phone, Wu Yuchen didn't want to be polite anymore and asked directly, "President Cai, what's the matter?"

"Director Wu, I've found a few candidates and would like to ask for your opinion."

Wu Yuchen immediately understood that Cai Yinong was referring to the candidates for F4, and he became interested, smiling as he said, "Tell me about it."

“I originally had my eye on Wu Yanzu. His sister is in Hong Kong Island, and he has learned Cantonese from her. He is excellent in every way. But he said he was only interested in acting and didn’t want to do singing and dancing, so he rejected me directly.”

Wu Yuchen wasn't surprised to hear this. Wu Yanzu had acted in his film "If Love Has a Destiny". After going to Hong Kong Island to find his sister, he was spotted by female director Mabel Cheung and invited to play the second male lead in "City of Glass". The male lead was Leon Lai, which was also the film where Leon Lai and Shu Qi fell in love.

Wu Yanzu already enjoys considerable fame and has no shortage of opportunities, so he has absolutely no interest in singing and dancing. In his previous life, he was entirely a movie star and had hardly ever touched television dramas. Now that he has a higher starting point, it's natural for him to do the same.

"Then there's Yan Kuan. He's very interested in singing, but after hearing that he was going to take a break from school, he still rejected my offer."

Yan Kuan dreamed of becoming a singer when he was a child and even attended an arts school for training. However, he is now a student at the Shanghai Theatre Academy and has made acting his main profession. He had previously missed some classes because of his role as Hua Wuque in "The Legendary Twins" and has said goodbye to singing, dancing and rapping.

If she refused, so be it. Wu Yuchen didn't force the issue; these things are all about mutual consent. However, Wu Yuchen wasn't in a hurry. Since Cai Yinong had called to report, there must have been some progress. He just wanted to see who Cai Yinong had taken a liking to.

Sure enough, the next moment Cai Yinong's tone changed on the phone, and she said with a smile:

"However, I did discover a few other promising talents. I met a guy by chance at a party in Hong Kong. He's incredibly handsome, the kind that could make any girl swoon at first glance. I went to talk to him, and his name is Edison Chen. He's 18 years old and currently studying in Canada..."

"Wait? What did you say his name was?" Wu Yuchen interrupted Cai Yinong in an instant.

"His name is Edison Chen, Director Wu. Do you know him?" Cai Yinong asked curiously.

Damn! The renowned photographer, Edison Chen, the central figure in the photo scandal, caused a major earthquake in the Chinese entertainment industry, single-handedly changing the entire entertainment ecosystem—how could he not know him?!

Upon hearing this, Wu Yuchen rubbed his temples and then said, "His father, Chen Zemin, is the chairman of a listed company in Hong Kong, and his grandfather is a high-ranking official in the Hong Kong Education Department. He's a second-generation rich kid and a third-generation official."

"So you really do know Director Wu. I chatted with him the other day, and he does seem to be interested in becoming an idol. I'm thinking of trying to see if I can get him to agree to it."

Cai Yinong said with a smile that she is very optimistic about Edison Chen's potential. That kind of roguish charm is definitely suitable for F4 and is the favorite of young girls.

Wu Yuchen didn't comment for the moment, then asked, "President Cai, is there anyone else?"

"Yes! I've discovered a promising talent in Taiwan named Show Lo. He's 19 years old this year and debuted through variety shows in 95. However, his group has disbanded and he's currently working alone. He has a great personal image and a solid foundation in talent..."

Cai Yinong was still introducing herself, but Wu Yuchen's head was already throbbing when he heard the name Luo Zhixiang.

Cai Yinong, you really are a genius!

Are you trying to reach for the heavens? You've already got a photography master, and now you're going to recruit a time management master too?
Wu Yuchen sighed. To be honest, he had to admit that Cai Yinong's taste was impeccable, beyond question. In terms of professional competence alone, both Edison Chen and Show Lo were perfectly capable, excelling in every aspect and undoubtedly top-tier idols.

But those two guys are no pushovers!

Given their glorious past achievements, if these two were to join F4, they would definitely cause a lot of trouble in the future.

Putting aside the question of whether scandals such as the photo scandal and group sex will be exposed.

First of all, the company is difficult to manage. Edison Chen has connections, so Cai Yinong definitely can't control him. And Show Lo has switched companies more than once, so he's also difficult to deal with. He formed F4 because he wanted to make money steadily, so he tried to pick obedient kids, not troublemakers who were likely to defect.

Moreover, Huang Xiaoming, this honest kid, keeps calling him "teacher," so he's worried that Xiaoming will be bullied. Do you think Xiaoming's baby will be able to withstand the attention of these two?

One of them is taking pictures of the baby, and the other is exercising with the baby. They might even exchange experiences and have a great time. But that would be tough on Huang Xiaoming!
If Huang Xiaoming were to form an F4 with these two, you shouldn't be called Huang Xiaoming anymore; you should just change your name to Green Dark!
Another point is that if the two of them have scandals in the future, it's one thing if one goes wrong, but if both of them do, the outside world will definitely think that your entire company has problems. Otherwise, how could two such cases happen in a row? Then your entire company will be ruined.

Although Wu Yuchen was also curious to see what kind of sparks would fly if a photography master and a time management master were to team up, he didn't want to take the risk, as it would backfire.

Wu Yuchen thought for a moment and said, "President Cai, I've heard of both of them. Edison Chen's background is difficult to deal with. Let alone whether you can invite him, even if you sign him, you won't be able to control him. If you make him famous in the future, he will most likely go solo. We shouldn't do something that's too much trouble for us."

Upon hearing this, Cai Yinong opened her mouth, still trying to persuade him, "Director Wu, but Edison Chen really has a lot of potential. I think he can succeed the Four Heavenly Kings of Hong Kong. Would you like to reconsider?"

“President Cai, listen to me on this matter. I know you want to use sincerity to influence him, but the risk of him going solo is still too great. F4 must be a whole to be effective.”

Cai Yinong sighed inwardly, knowing that Wu Yuchen was right, and since Wu Yuchen was the big boss, she could only obey his orders.

Wu Yuchen then added, "Also, Luo Zhixiang is no good. I've heard he has some issues with his personal conduct. As a group, we need to be especially careful about these things, otherwise it can easily cause internal conflicts among the members." Cai Yinong was taken aback upon hearing this, as she really didn't know anything about Luo Zhixiang's conduct.

She naturally wouldn't know, since Luo Zhixiang's good friend Oudi hasn't gone to serve in the military yet and hasn't entrusted his girlfriend to Luo Zhixiang's care.

Regarding this matter, Wu Yuchen can only say that Oudi is really bold. If "My Sassy Girl" were filmed in Taiwan, he would definitely make Oudi play the deserter who was cheated on in the film, as the experience is exactly the same!
Then Wu Yuchen thought for a moment and said:
"President Cai, when selecting members for F4 this time, please try to choose from ordinary people, preferably from average backgrounds. If you really have your eye on artists who have already debuted, you should also find out more about them. The members we choose can have personality, but they can't be too rebellious, and they should be as easy to manage as possible."

After hearing Wu Yuchen's requirements, Cai Yinong realized that this selection process was not easy. Both of the people she had her eye on were rejected by Wu Yuchen, which put her in a bit of a predicament.

However, Wu Yuchen is now a big boss, and he continues to achieve success with high prestige, so his words are easily believed. Moreover, Cai Yinong had to admit that from a company management perspective, what Wu Yuchen said made a lot of sense; even when managing an idol group, risk management must be considered, something she had previously overlooked.

"President Cai, I know this matter is not simple, but I still believe in your ability and vision! When F4 is formed, you will directly become the godmother of idols!"

Finally, Wu Yuchen didn't forget to encourage Cai Yinong and even made a promise to her.

"Director Wu, don't worry, I've noted down all your requirements. I'll definitely pay more attention to the selection of people in the future."

"Then thank you for your hard work!"

Wu Yuchen hung up the phone with a smile, thinking that it was good that he had Cai Yinong inform him, otherwise F4 would really go astray.

"Honey, are you done yet?" Jennifer Connelly poked her head out of the bathroom, revealing her fair and delicate shoulders.

Wu Yuchen tossed his phone behind him and went straight into the bathroom.

While Wu Yuchen, the boss, is enjoying a happy time, Cai Yinong on the other side of the world is busy again, running around to select members for F4.

Cai Yinong had accumulated a lot of connections in Hong Kong Island before, and she still holds the title of general manager of the Hong Kong Island company. The ever-increasing ratings of "The Legendary Twins" in Taiwan have also boosted her reputation, and she is now very confident when negotiating with others.

In front of Cai Yinong, a handsome young man waved shyly.
"Me? I can't do it! I'm enlisting in two months!"

"Enlist in the army?"

Cai Yinong felt a toothache from listening to this. She looked at Huo Jianhua in front of her; he perfectly met Wu Yuchen's requirements in every way, and also fit her aesthetic standards. She never expected he'd have to go to military service soon. What the hell is going on?!

After failing with Huo Jianhua once again, Cai Yinong rallied and went to her next appointment, which was one she valued highly.

Chung Hon-leung, 24 years old this year, is a native of Hong Kong Island. He entered TVB's training class in 92 and debuted as a singer in Taiwan in 95, where he is currently doing very well. His contract with BMG Records expires at the end of this year, which is in a month, and the two sides are still negotiating. Just then, he received a contact from a Hong Kong Island company, and the general manager even personally came to Taiwan to meet him, which made him feel good, at least in terms of his actions, he seemed very sincere.

"Ms. Cai, thank you so much for coming all the way from Hong Kong Island to Taiwan." Chung Hon-leung politely shook hands with Cai Yinong.

“No, transportation is very convenient now, and this little bit of trouble is nothing for you~” Cai Yinong said with a warm smile.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they got down to business. When Chung Hon-leung heard that Tsai Yin-nung wanted to invite him to form a new group, he had second thoughts. After all, his solo career was going well, so why did he need to form a new group?

Cai Yinong immediately said, "Ah Liang, you may think this is a step backward for you, but I can guarantee you that I will make you even more famous than you are now."

Seeing that Chung Hon-leung still looked unconvinced, she continued to persuade him, "Ah-leung, actually our Hong Kong Island company isn't without support. Have you seen the popular drama 'The Legendary Twins' that's currently airing in Taiwan?"

"The Legendary Twins" premiered in Taiwan 10 days ago and its ratings have been steadily rising, making it a hit drama. Lin Chih-ying has also experienced a career resurgence as a result.

"Of course, but wasn't this drama supposed to be produced in mainland China?" Chung Han-liang asked curiously.

Cai Yinong smiled confidently: "You can look it up; I'm the producer of this drama. Our Hong Kong company is backed by Miracle Films on the mainland, and Miracle Films has director Wu Yuchen. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Upon hearing this, Chung Han-liang's expression changed. Wu Yu-chen was a renowned director, famous both at home and abroad.

Last month, his film "The Classic" was released in Taiwan and sparked a huge wave of moviegoing. This kind of artistic and refreshing romantic film is really a favorite among Taiwanese people!
Not to mention that he also had two films that grossed over $100 million at the Hollywood box office.

Upon hearing this, Chung Hon-leung's heart raced, and he blurted out, "President Cai, are you saying that if I join your company, I'll have the opportunity to participate in Director Wu's films?"

Cai Yinong smiled slightly, neither nodding nor shaking her head:

"I can't guarantee that. Director Wu always makes his own decisions when it comes to casting, but he always has a better chance than outsiders, right? Besides, if there are any more works like 'The Legendary Twins' in the future, and Director Wu isn't needed, I can make the decision to cast you as the male lead."

Chung Han-liang wasn't disappointed after hearing this. Wu Yu-chen's work was indeed a bit far removed from his own, and he knew his acting skills might still be lacking. But having "The Legendary Twins" was still pretty good. He had reached a bottleneck in his singing career and felt it would be difficult to make further breakthroughs. He was looking to transition into acting, so Cai Yinong's words were quite appealing to him.

“President Cai, this is no small matter. I need to think about it carefully,” Zhong Hanliang said solemnly.

“Of course, but Ah Liang, now that Hong Kong has returned to China, the mainland has over a billion people. This market is much bigger than Hong Kong and Taiwan. Smart people can see the future direction,” Cai Yinong said leisurely.

Hearing Cai Yinong's words, Zhong Hanliang became even more cautious.

After the two parted ways, Cai Yinong couldn't help but smile. Finally, it seemed like there was a chance. This was no easy feat for her!

After that, she met two more people in Taiwan.

One is Zhang Zhiyao, 23 years old this year. Born in Taiwan, raised overseas, and debuted in Hong Kong. He is fluent in multiple languages ​​including English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, and can switch smoothly between Cantonese and Mandarin, making him a true language genius. Although he has already debuted, his fame is still far less than that of Zhong Hanliang. If someone wants to recruit him, they could at least bring him under their wing; it just depends on whether they can persuade him.

Another is Wu Ke-qun, who is currently studying at the Taiwan Arts University. He is 19 years old this year, has a good appearance and temperament, and his musical talent is outstanding, which attracted Cai Yinong.

After talking with these three people, Cai Yinong finally breathed a sigh of relief. Before coming to Taiwan, she had actually met an artist from TVB's training class in Hong Kong Island named Ron Ng.

Of these four people, Chung Hon-leung and Ron Ng are from Hong Kong Island, while Cheung Chi-yiu and Kenji Wu are from Taiwan. If one person from each region agrees, the goal of having one member each from the mainland, Hong Kong Island, and Taiwan can be achieved.

Then, the fourth person will have more room to maneuver.

(PS: In my previous books, I created an F4 group consisting of Wu Nianzu, Yan Kuan, Huo Jianhua, and Feng Zhelun, and also arranged an H4 group consisting of villainous rivals Edison Chen, Show Lo, Shawn Yue, and Raymond Lam. Therefore, these eight people will not be considered this time, to avoid criticism from my old readers. If you would like to see who you would like to choose, please let me know, and I will consider it accordingly.)
(End of this chapter)