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Hengdian, the film crew of "Scarlet Heart".

When Cai Yinong received Tian Xiaole's call, her first reaction was surprise, followed by delight.

I never imagined that the leading role in the most anticipated project in the industry would fall to Liu Shishi.

What puzzled her was that Liu Shishi's acting could only be described as wooden.

What do you like about her?
However, being chosen by Tian Xiaole is a wonderful thing.

Cai Yinong knew very well that this was Liu Shishi's opportunity, and also the opportunity for the sugar man.

"Director Tian, ​​I'll try to get Shi Shi to finish filming by the end of the month. Is that enough time?"

"Yes, she doesn't have many scenes, but the sooner she joins the crew, the better. Her acting skills need to be properly trained."

"Okay, then let's focus on filming Shi Shi's scenes first, and send her over to you as soon as possible."

Tian Xiaole: ...

So sensible!

While Cai Yinong was happy, she began to worry.

Among so many talented actresses in the industry, Tian Xiaole's direct mention of Liu Shishi is definitely not just about being a good fit for the role.

They had previously arranged for Liu Shishi to hook up with Tian Xiaole, but now that they're really getting attention, they're worried again.

What if it gets poached?
Thinking of this, Cai Yinong saw Liu Shishi, who had just finished filming, and waved to her.

"Sister Cai, is there something you need?"

Liu Shishi, dressed in a Qing Dynasty palace costume, had her usually dull and lifeless eyes become a plus.

"You'll have to work hard from now on. We need to speed up the filming of your scenes and try to finish it within 10 days."

"Oh! Isn't this too rushed?"

Liu Shishi frowned slightly; according to the schedule, filming would take another month.

Rushing production means that quality cannot be guaranteed.

"You know about Director Tian's new movie, right?"

"I know, it's the most discussed topic in the film and television industry. People online are saying that Jay Chou will be playing the male lead, but we don't know which lucky actress will get the female lead role yet."

Cai Yinong looked Liu Shishi up and down, feeling secretly pleased with herself. This was the person she had chosen from among many art students.

"The lucky one is right in front of you; you've been chosen for the role."

"Me?" Liu Shishi pointed to herself, her face full of disbelief, thinking Cai Yinong was joking:

"Sister Cai, please stop teasing me."

"I don't have the time or inclination for that. You can ask Director Tian yourself."

Cai Yinong gave Liu Shishi an encouraging look and then walked away.

Watching her retreating figure, Liu Shishi finally came to her senses, grabbed her phone from her assistant, and called to confirm.

"Ali, where's my phone?"

“To me, Sister Shishi.”

Liu Shishi took the phone, went to a secluded spot, and dialed the number she knew by heart.

It rang for half a minute before being answered.

"Director Tian, ​​this is Shi Shi!"

"I know, there are notes, Cai Yinong told you everything, right?"

"Yes, Mr. Cai said you wanted me to play the female lead. I couldn't quite believe it, so I came to you to confirm."

"Didn't you say before that you're a fan of mine? So I'll give you a chance to work with your idol."

Hearing Tian Xiaole's teasing tone, Liu Shishi's ears turned red.

I didn't expect her to remember what she said last time. So she probably hasn't forgotten about touching her thigh either!

"Come join us as soon as you finish filming your current scenes. Your acting skills need improvement."

"Oh, I know."

Without exchanging many words, Liu Shishi hung up the phone, her delicate nose wrinkling slightly.

"What kind of person is this, complaining about my acting skills and still hiring me..."

"Sister Shishi, congratulations! You were actually chosen by Director Tian to star in her art film?"

Assistant Ali walked over and said with a smile.

"Ah! How did you know all that?"

"What Mr. Cai said has spread throughout the crew. We'll focus on filming your scenes first."

Liu Shishi noticed that the way the other crew members looked at her had changed.

These days, being a movie star still carries significant weight, especially in Tian Xiaole's art-house films.

The director of "Scarlet Heart" scratched his head, unable to understand why Liu Shishi's acting skills had been chosen.

Perhaps I failed to discover her acting skills!
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On the other hand, after the three lead actors were confirmed, there were also band members with significant roles.

Tian Xiaole thought of someone: Wen Zhang was quite suitable; his acting skills were undeniable.

In terms of character, he's not manly enough.

I wonder if a butterfly flapping its wings will change its original trajectory.

After careful consideration, they ultimately chose their own people, Zhu Yilong and Luo Jin, while the others went to the music academy to look for each other.

In the film and television industry, with the financial sector entering the fray, investment in domestic blockbusters has been rising steadily, with high-investment projects being launched one after another.

In recent years, Hong Kong films have shown weakness, but after a period of preparation, they have unleashed their trump card.

The cast for "Havoc in Heaven" has been announced, and the investment is said to be as high as 5 million yuan.

The cast is incredibly impressive, including Chow Yun-fat, Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok, Peter Ho…

The cast includes big names from Hong Kong and Taiwan, while mainland actor Liu Ye only gets a minor role.

Ha~
really interesting!
Mainland actors are still relegated to the sidelines!

[Whiplash] was an audition-invitation film, and while the industry was focused on which actors were invited, the Film Bureau released the filing information for the film's approved scripts.

"The movie [Whiplash] is a music-themed inspirational film."

Production company: Xiaole Pictures.

Director: Tian Xiaole.

Screenwriter: Tian Xiaole.

......"

Following that, Xiaole Pictures announced the cast list.

"Welcome Feng Yuanzheng, Jay Chou, Liu Shishi, and Zhu Yilong to join [Whiplash]..."

It was only then that the industry realized, without anyone noticing, that the actors had already been chosen.

Ironically, many people are still waiting for audition invitations.

Upon seeing the announced news, Liu Shishi, who was on the set of "Scarlet Heart," breathed a sigh of relief.

Yang Mi, who had finished filming "Palace" ahead of schedule, had a livid face.

She rushed back, wanting to confront Tian Xiaole, but the person chosen had already been decided.

She doesn't have the guts to suggest replacing the actress now.

After nearly four months of filming, "Beijing Love Story" has finally wrapped up.

This was Chen Sicheng's first time directing and acting, so filming took a relatively long time.

"Ah, I'll look forward to working with you again in the future."

Chen Sicheng found Tong Xiaoya and grinned, showing off his big teeth.

"Sure, but I'd prefer to act in Director Tian's films."

"Haha, what are you saying? Who in the industry wouldn't want to act in Director Tian's films?"

Zhang Yi and the others made a timely joke.

Then, everyone's eyes turned to Tan Songyun.

"Why are you looking at me? I haven't acted in any of Director Tian's films."

"It's bound to happen sooner or later," someone said respectfully.

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The premiere of "Love is Not Blind" was held at the State Guesthouse.

Tian Xiaole originally didn't plan to attend and steal Xue Xiaolu's thunder, but she couldn't resist Wang Luodan's relentless questioning.

When I arrived, the red carpet event was already nearing its end.

His appearance instantly attracted the attention of all the media.

After the release of "The Photo Studio", Tin Siu-le disappeared and did not make any public appearances.

The progress of new projects are all topics that reporters want to interview about.

"Director Tian, ​​when will filming begin for [Whiplash]? Can you give us a hint?" "Director Tian, ​​which film festival will the movie be attending?"

Ignoring the barrage of questions from reporters, Tian Xiaole waved and walked into the venue.

Leveraging Xiaole Pictures' reputation, the guests invited were all top-tier actors and artists in the industry.

Many professors from the Beijing Film Academy came to support Xue Xiaolu.

Tian Xiaole stepped into the venue and instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"Director Tian!"

"Director Tian is here!"

Greetings came one after another, but Tian Xiaole just nodded in response.

Upon seeing Tian Xiaole's appearance, Wang Luodan smiled, feeling valued.

Although she vaguely mentioned that her birthday was approaching, she only invited Zhao Liying.

This convinced Tian Xiaole to attend.

But it doesn’t matter anymore!
···
On stage, Xue Xiaolu, along with several lead actors, recounted the filming process, creating a joyful atmosphere.

When a reporter asked screenwriter Bao Jingjing whether the story was based on her own real experiences, she readily admitted it.

This further fueled my desire to watch the movie.

The film was officially screened.

While delivering a wedding dress, the female protagonist, Huang Xiaoxian, unexpectedly witnesses her boyfriend of seven years being intimate with her best friend.

This plunged her into the lowest point of her life.

Over the next 33 days, with the help of her sharp-tongued colleague, the female protagonist undergoes an emotional transformation from collapse to self-healing, ultimately overcoming her heartbreak.

The film's core appeal lies in its heartwarming story of self-healing after a breakup, resonating deeply with urban men and women. The dialogue is both witty and healing, with numerous memorable lines.

In the original trajectory, Bai Baihe rose to become a first-tier actress with her role as Huang Xiaoxian.

Because of their resemblance to Wang Luodan and their earlier rise to fame, the two are often compared.

He also frequently made veiled criticisms during interviews.

They only reconciled on Weibo after their popularity had waned.

As for now, Bai Baihe can only cling to her singer husband's leg.

The movie ended, and the hall erupted in enthusiastic applause.

This type of urban comedy film is rare in the market, so box office performance naturally becomes the focus of attention.

"The Chinese box office champion is sitting in the audience; let him make a prediction."

Tian Xiaole hadn't expected him to be involved, and took the microphone from the staff member:

"This type of urban chick flick is a rare genre in the market. I think the box office will be high, with a minimum guarantee of 2 million and a potential 3 million."

Boom!
The explosion was witnessed live.

Even if the film market is booming, there's no need to exaggerate like that, right?

For an urban drama with an investment of 30 million yuan and no cool special effects, it's incredibly difficult to achieve 10 times the box office.

Everyone remained skeptical.

Including the director and key creative personnel from both China and Italy.

If it's someone else's prediction, just consider it praise for the director and production company.

But the fact that this person is Tian Xiaole is something to ponder.

The film and television industry will try to decipher the deeper meaning behind every word he says.

Socializing at a cocktail party.

Xue Xiaolu walked over with a wine glass in her hand and said uncertainly:
"Xiao Le, can it really achieve such high box office numbers?"

"The movie is of good quality; let the market decide its box office performance."

"You're setting your expectations too high. What if you can't reach them? Wouldn't that damage your credibility?"

Tian Xiaole smiled and said, "I believe in the quality of the film, and I also believe in the audience's choice."

Xue Xiaolu gave a helpless smile, feeling many eyes sweeping over her.

She then realized that she had been staying with Tian Xiaole for too long.

He gave a meaningful smile, picked up his wine glass, and left.

"Brother Le, are you really that optimistic about the box office?"

Wang Luodan wore a yellow off-shoulder dress, but her flat figure couldn't fill out the gown.

She's the lead actress in the movie, so of course she's most concerned about the box office results.

"We'll find out when it's released; let's not worry about it now."

"Alright then." Wang Luodan nodded, taking it all in stride. Even if they lost money, they wouldn't lack resources; they just needed to stick close to the powerful figures.

"Brother Le, I'll be waiting for you tonight."

Tian Xiaole followed Wang Luodan's gaze and saw Zhao Liying talking to Yang Mi not far away.

Feeling the gaze, Zhao Liying turned around and looked over. Thinking about what was going to happen tonight, her ears unconsciously turned red.

"Liying, what's wrong? Your face is so red."

"It's nothing, I'm just a little bored."

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Meanwhile, news about the premiere has already been reported by the outside world.

"The premiere of 'Love is Not Blind' was held in Beijing, and the red carpet was dazzling with stars!"

Director Tian Xiaole categorizes this type of urban female-themed film as a "chick flick" and predicts its box office will be no less than 3 million yuan...

"Director Tian Xiaole criticized the film industry for its lack of diverse themes, arguing that a wide variety of films should be made..."

···
The media, always eager for drama, sought out and interviewed renowned directors who had upcoming films.

Director Chen still maintains his aloof demeanor:
"【The Orphan of Zhao】is a historical epic. Talking about box office revenue lowers its quality. We should discuss the essence of humanity instead..."

"I strongly agree with Director Tian's point of view. There are indeed too few urban-themed films on the market, and the 'If You Are the One' series is designed to fill this gap..."

"There are even fewer films set in the Ming Dynasty, and I believe 'Let the Bullets Fly' will be a refreshing surprise for audiences. I have full confidence in the film, with a minimum guarantee of 5 million and a target of 6 million..."

Several renowned directors have expressed their views, feeling the intense competition in the Lunar New Year film season.

···
"Brother Le, I moved my birthday up for you, you have to make it up to me?"

"I'll give you a few more slaps later, are you satisfied now?"

Tian Xiaole slapped Wang Luodan's butt. She knew she was no match for Zhao Liying, so she dragged Zhao Liying along to share the firepower. How did that become a matter of compensation?

"Hmph~

You said it yourself.

Wang Luodan snuggled closer to Tian Xiaole, adjusting herself to a comfortable position. Even the best of friends will still compete for attention.

Besides, it had been a long time since Tian Xiaole had favored him.

At this moment, Zhao Liying, who was late, finally arrived.

"Liying, come quick, I've saved half a seat for you."

Wang Luodan smiled and waved.

Zhao Liying glanced at their unladylike postures, then snuggled closer together.

She was pulled aside by Yang Mi to catch up with old friends, so she arrived 2 hours late, and the two of them started sparring behind her back.

"Brother Le, is it still okay now?"

Zhao Liying sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the limp slime, and said in a teasing tone.

Upon hearing this, Tian Xiaole sat up abruptly, pulled Zhao Liying up, and wanted to show her what she was capable of.

"Dandan, hold him down."

"Sister Dan, we're on the same side, you should stand by me."

Zhao Liying realized the situation was not right and started looking for her teammates.

If the two of them were to form an alliance, and Wang Luodan were to push them from behind, she would be in trouble.

"Liying, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that I'm powerless to do so."

Wang Luodan rushed forward, pressing down on Zhao Liying's resisting hands, and said soothingly:

"If you can't resist, then enjoy it to the fullest."

"Hehe... Dandan is right."

Tian Xiaole grinned mischievously, gripping Zhao Liying's ankle tightly, pulling Wang Luodan's hair, and tickling Zhao Liying's feet incessantly.

"Hahaha……"

"Brother Le, I was wrong. I shouldn't have provoked you."

Zhao Liying was ticklish, laughing uncontrollably and begging for mercy. (End of Chapter)