Huayu: Female celebrities are looking for treasures in me

Chapter 112 This female star wants to challenge her own weaknesses
"Tell it out loud so I can hear it." Yang Mi's hair flew in the air, and her bright eyes stared straight at Zhang Li.

She could accept not playing the female lead in a TV series, after all, the latter knew so many people, and she could not compare with Liu Yifei in terms of relationships.

But asking her to play the third female role, not even the second, is a bit of a bully. If it was a movie, it would be okay.

It’s not that there isn’t anyone who can play a supporting role for her in a TV series, but those with that kind of talent or status are all acting in movies.

For example, the two ice and four actresses!
If Zhang Li writes a TV drama script, can he invite one of them to play the female lead?

"Sister Qiaoqiao." Zhang Li met Yang Mi's confident eyes and uttered three words.

"Who?" Yang Mi's expression suddenly changed.

"Sister Qiaoqiao." Zhang Li nodded and repeated.

"Which one?" Yang Mi pursed her red lips.

"Is it important?" Zhang Li smiled.

Li Qin turned around and gave Yang Mi a cute expression that said, "Yes, this is important."

Yang Mi: "."

Indeed, it doesn't matter at all.

The two Bings and four Dans, no matter which one of them, have already stepped into the international arena and have collaborated with many big or famous directors. It is easy for them to make movies, and they are also among the top first-line actresses.

But she is just a second-tier star who hasn't even reached the threshold of making a movie. The gap here is huge.

She is qualified to play supporting roles for the two Bing and four Dan actresses, and many actors of the same level will be competing for her.

Of course, Yang Mi is still young, only 22 years old, and certainly cannot be compared with her predecessors of the previous generation. However, she is already a leader among her peers.

And this also reflects how powerful Liu Yifei is!

"But I still have to answer you." Zhang Li smiled faintly: "It's Fat Bingjie who recognized me as her younger brother."

"I showed her the script and she thought it was very good."

"She's going to co-finance the film with me. She agreed to be the female lead, and I'll be the male lead."

"As for the details, we are still discussing them, so I won't tell you yet."

"The details don't matter. I just want to know how good the script is. Sister Qiaoqiao actually agreed to play the female lead and even brought money into the crew." Yang Mi rubbed her hands subconsciously.

Although she is a veteran in the entertainment industry, she is still just a 22-year-old senior in college.

Hearing about Zhang Li's ability afterwards and experiencing it now give completely different feelings.

"How great! After I give you the script, you can take your time to read it." Zhang Li smiled.

"You can always tell me the name, right?" Yang Mi's long eyelashes trembled with a hint of request.

Zhang Li didn't keep the secret this time and replied, "The drama is called 'Beauty's Schemes'. It's adapted from the novel 'Weiyang: Ups and Downs' by the author Shan Mo Qingcheng, which was published on July 7st of last year."

Speaking of which, he knew about this drama thanks to Yang Mi, who played the third female role Mo Xueyuan in the drama.

So after predicting his future role in the crew of "Xian San" last year, he immediately bought the copyright of the film and television drama "Weiyang: The Ups and Downs" and started preparing the script from that time. It was completed at the end of last year and he was ready to find a suitable time to invest in filming this year.

Originally, he wanted to find an opportunity to meet Lin Ziwei, who was the original heroine of the show. As a first-line actress in Taiwan at the same level as Zhao Yanzi, she was naturally qualified to be Yang Mi's supporting role.

But after getting to know Pang Bing on the set of "The Sound of Wind", he felt that there was no need to go far to find a solution for this matter, and he could let this ambitious younger sister play the female lead.

With Pang Bing's connections in the circle, he can definitely get a crew that satisfies him and will not take away his right to speak.

So a few days ago, he sent the script to Pang Bing and asked her if she was interested in collaborating.

Of course, we must be on guard against others. He must have registered the copyright for this script, not to mention that he also has the copyright for the film and television adaptation of the novel.

At noon today, Pang Bing sent him a message, saying that they would arrange a meeting the day after tomorrow evening to discuss in detail. He intuitively felt that there would be no problem in cooperation, so he dared to make a promise now.

After all, this is a "female-led drama" which is very new to the current market and is very much in line with this "gentleman's" hobby.

Today he came to the crew of "Dream of Red Mansions" with the goal of inviting Yang Mi to be the third female lead.

"That's all?" Yang Mi looked at Zhang Li with some dissatisfaction.

If she wants to say a name, will you really give her a name?
At least tell us about the background and outline of the story, and what role she will play.

"What else do you want to hear?" Zhang Li found it a little funny.

Do I have to tell you that this drama was originally jointly produced by Zijun Film and Television Media Group and Yu Zhen Studio, and the screenwriter was also Yu Zhen.

This is a TV series that promotes female power and has created a "feminine" trend in the film and television industry. It combines the competition for favor in the inner palace with court politics, and won the award for the top ten TV series at the 11th Anhui National Drama Festival. It was broadcast on local channels across the country and won the ratings championship for six consecutive years. It became a hit in Taiwan, went abroad and was broadcast on mainstream channels on the peninsula, distributed in many countries and regions, and was also made into discs as diplomatic gifts.

It can be said that the performance of this drama in all aspects is dazzling. If a company can produce such a work, it is enough to make a name for itself both inside and outside the industry and become a symbol of TV dramas.

If I tell you this, either you are crazy or you think I am crazy.

"Forget it, I'm not interested." Yang Mi waved her hand: "I'm just the third female lead, what does it have to do with me?"

"So, you agree?" Zhang Li smiled and teased, "You don't feel wronged, do you?"

Yang Mi:!
What are you being sarcastic about?

How could I feel wronged for being a supporting role to Pang Bing?
"Yes, I feel wronged." Yang Mi rolled her eyes and said something that stunned Li Qin.

"I don't dare to think about the heroine, but being a supporting role for Qiao Qiao is a great learning opportunity."

"But why can't I play the second female lead?"

"Tell me, who is the second female lead?"

The female lead can’t be snatched away, but she hasn’t fallen to the point of playing the third female role, right?
Which female celebrities are between her and Pang Bing in status and are willing to play supporting roles?

"I don't know." Zhang Li spread out his hands.

"Don't know?" Yang Mi and Li Qin were stunned.

"Because I haven't decided who to invite to play the role yet." Zhang Li said truthfully.

"You would rather leave it empty than let me perform?" Yang Mi raised her fist, as if to hit.

Of course, she couldn't really fight him. She just pretended to threaten him and asked Zhang Li to give her a reason that could convince her.

Otherwise, Yang Mi's fists will not show mercy.

"Because I think the third female role is more suitable for you." Zhang Li put his legs down, his expression serious. "The role I want you to play is called Mo Xueyuan. Although it's called the third female role, you have more scenes than the second female role. You have a lot of interactions with the female lead, and you focus on your career. If you play it well, it will be very outstanding."

"As for the second female lead, she has a weaker role and is a villain. In fact, she is more like the third female lead. It's just that she competes with the female lead for the male lead, so by definition she looks more like the second female lead."

"If you perform well, for publicity and post-production positioning, you can also say that Mo Xueyuan is the second female lead."

This reason made Yang Mi very satisfied.

With Zhang Li's writing skills, it is definitely not groundless to say which character is better and more outstanding.

In other words, it was precisely because we seriously considered her that we wanted her to play this role.

But sometimes, these so-called "good" things are not necessarily what she wants most.

"I want to play the second female lead." Yang Mi's eyes were unusually bright. "A villain is great. I haven't played one yet. It's a good opportunity to challenge my weakness."

Zhang Li: “.”

"Sister Mi, are you sure it's not because there's no romance between the third female lead and the male lead?" Li Qin was still too young and spoke her mind.

Yang Mi looked at her with a dim gaze and lightly complained, "Qin, you should play with me more and hang out with Liying less."

In the entertainment industry, speaking your mind can offend people and is a sign of low emotional intelligence, making it difficult to get ahead.

After she became familiar with Zhao Liying, she was often surprised that this woman would be able to achieve the "top connections" defined by external users in the future.

Was it because she had evolved in the future, or was it because the world had changed, or was it because Zhao Liying was incredibly strong? She didn't know, but she still had a certain amount of admiration for her.

"Can I act?" Yang Mi gave Zhang Li a look.

"Both the acting and the image are fine." Zhang Li thought for a moment and nodded. "Read the script first. If you insist on acting, then you can play the role. I'll find someone else to play Mo Xueyuan."

"That's right, you should give me the right to choose." Yang Mi reached out and patted Zhang Li's shoulder: "This is my good Ah Li."

"Heh~" Zhang Li gave a disgusted look, looked at his watch, and stood up with a smile: "It's done. I'll go back to the crew to film. I'll send you the script later."

Hearing this, Yang Mi's eyes lit up: "Did you come to the crew just to invite me to play in "Beauty's Schemes"? "

"You wish." Zhang Li walked out of the studio without looking back, raising his hand to signal the other two not to see him off. "I'm here to give Qinqin some pistachios."

"Qinqin, tell me when you're done eating, and I'll buy more for you."

"Okay~" Li Qin responded happily.

Yang Mi's eyes twitched slightly, and she asked in silence, "Do you believe this?"

"I believe it~" Li Qin nodded without thinking.

If you don't believe Zhang Li, do you also think that he is here to give Yang Mi a role?
If there is a role, you can talk directly over the phone.

So it must be because of her.

Yang Mi: "."

This woman is not only young, but also naive.

Boys seem to like this one, it's a bit threatening~
"By the way, I forgot to ask what drama this is." Yang Mi took out her cell phone and sent a message to Zhang Li.

It didn't take long before she received a reply, which consisted of only two simple words.

【Costume】

Yang Mi's delicate face suddenly turned into a bitter face.

When will I be able to act in dramas other than costume dramas?
Why does Ali also have a preconceived impression of me?

Li Qin leaned over to take a look and immediately let out an unkind laugh.

Zhang Li walked so fast, maybe because he was afraid of being asked this question by Yang Mi on the spot.

"It's a pity that I can't appreciate Sister Mi's depressed expression."

Zhang Li smiled faintly, started the car, released the handbrake, and stepped on the accelerator.

"Stab~"

The car left a trace on the ground and drove out of the parking lot to the crew of "The Sound of Wind".

Liu Yifei and Liu Xiaoli are not at home, so he doesn't need to rush home tonight and can sleep in the hotel arranged by the crew.

Time flew by and it was the next night.

After a whole day of filming, Zhang Li came to a private restaurant yawning.

There was only a baby-faced girl in her twenties in the lobby, yawning as she swept the floor.

Zhang Li walked up to her and took the initiative to greet her: "Hello~"

The girl rubbed the tears from her eyes and looked up to see Zhang Li wearing a mask and sunglasses. She didn't find it strange at all and asked softly, "What's your name?"

"My last name is Zhang." Zhang Li answered softly.

"Please come in, Mr. Zhang." The girl put the sweeping tools in the corner and motioned Zhang Li to follow her.

Passing through a classical courtyard with a very classical atmosphere, we came to a room built next to the pool in the backyard.

"Come in." The girl pushed the door open.

Zhang Li lowered his eyes and saw an octagonal table placed in the room, which is rarely used in restaurants and hotels nowadays. There were several exquisite side dishes on it.

Sitting on the seat against the inner wall was a woman with beautiful appearance and bones, porcelain-white skin, soft long hair, and a hazy feeling of a beauty from ancient paintings. She was gorgeous and graceful, with a pair of peach blossom eyes that seemed to contain spring water, and a face that was stunning from all angles.

Who else could it be but Fat Bing?

Zhang Li took off the mask and sunglasses on his face and prepared to go into the house.

The baby-faced girl was shocked when she saw his appearance: "Yang Kang!?"

Zhang Li paused, turned to look at the woman, and put on a gentle smile: "Hello, I am Zhang Li who plays Yang Kang."

"It's really you!" The baby-faced girl's face suddenly brightened up. "I watch The Legend of the Condor Heroes every night. At first, I watched it for Hu Ge, but now I'm more interested in the plot line between you and Mu Nianci."

"Can you give me a spoiler? Will he be with Mu Nianci in the end?"

The fact that you can ask this question shows that you have basically no understanding of Jin Yong's martial arts novels.

"Have you read The Return of the Condor Heroes?" Zhang Li asked with a smile.

"I've seen it. I really like Liu Yifei. She looks..." The girl looked into the house again and said to Pang Bing, "She's as good as Sister Qiaoqiao."

"Qingqing is really good at talking." Fat Bing smiled and said, "I'll bring you a gift next time."

"Thank you, sister." The baby-faced girl giggled, then looked at Zhang Li and continued, "But I don't really like Xiao Ming's portrayal of Yang Guo. I think it would be better if the actor who played Xiao Yang could just play the older Yang Guo. They'd be a perfect match."

At this point, the baby-faced girl blinked in confusion: "You look a bit like that Yang Guo."

"That was indeed the role I played four years ago," Zhang Li replied.

"Really?" The baby-faced girl was a little surprised.

Zhang Li smiled and said, "Have you seen The Return of the Condor Heroes? Don't you know that Yang Guo is the son of Yang Kang and Mu Nianci?"

"Really?!" The baby-faced girl looked surprised.

She was so focused on looking at the face that she didn't pay attention to the plot at all.

"So you are both the father and the son?" The baby-faced girl seemed to have discovered a new world.

If it were an ordinary boy, he might feel embarrassed.

But Zhang Li replied solemnly: "Isn't it normal for a son to look like his father? If he grows up crooked, he'll be Brother Xiao Ming."

"Pfft~" the baby-faced girl couldn't help laughing: "Zhang Li, you're really good at talking. I've decided to be your fan."

"Wait, I'll let grandpa make you a special dish."

Inside the house, Fat Bing's eyes lit up instantly.

Zhang Li didn't know how delicious the dish the girl was talking about, which was made by her grandfather, was.

But judging from Pang Bing's performance, I think it will definitely not be bad.

"Thank you very much!" Zhang Li readily agreed.

The girl left with a chuckle.

Only then did Zhang Li walk into the house.

As soon as she sat down, Pang Bing said with a seductive look in her eyes: "Ali, thanks to you, I'm going to have a feast tonight."

"As expected of the Four Beauties of the World."

The Four Beauties of the World?!
A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Li's eyes.

(End of this chapter)