Huayu, my cheat code is a bit strange.

Chapter 32 The Choice (Please read on, please recommend, please do everything!)

On the campus of Beijing Film Academy, students gather in small groups.

Despite the various strange looks she received, Gu Xiao walked slowly along the tree-lined path.

Enter the building and go up to the third floor.

The door to the conference room at the end of the corridor was ajar. Gu Xiao stopped in front of the door and gently knocked.

"Please come in," Huo Xuan's voice rang out.

Pushing open the door, Gu Xiao saw an oval table in the small conference room, where four people were seated. She glanced at them one by one, her face showing surprise.

Besides Huo Xuan, who was on the phone, Dean Chen Yi was also there, presumably to keep her company.

A well-to-do, unfamiliar middle-aged man sat between the two men, wearing a plaid shirt and holding a stack of documents, looking him up and down with a smile.

What truly surprised Gu Xiao was that the young man on the far right was actually Chen Kun, who had starred in "Like Fog, Like Rain, Like Wind".

"coming."

Huo Xuan stood up with a smile, patted Gu Xiao on the shoulder, and turned to the man in the main seat to introduce him: "President You, this is Gu Xiao."

"President You?" Gu Xiao remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was filled with unease.

The suffix in a title isn't just added randomly; someone who deserves the title "General Manager" must have a well-established business behind them.

Zhang Jizhong is very capable, but he has not established a company. No matter how respectful he is, he can only be called "Producer Zhang" now, unable to escape the constraints of being a working-class person.

"You Jianming".

The slightly plump middle-aged man put down the documents and succinctly gave his name.

"Hmm, I've never heard of that before." Gu Xiao bowed politely and asked curiously, "Is there something you need from me?"

As he spoke, he glanced subtly at Chen Kun on the far right.

The other party concealed it well, but he could still catch that fleeting feeling of resistance.

That's interesting. He was sure he hadn't offended the other party.

You Jianming gestured for Gu Xiao to sit down and went straight to the point: "Have you read 'The Story of a Noble Family'?"

Gu Xiao glanced at Huo Xuan, and after receiving permission, sat down opposite You Jianming as instructed, and answered frankly, "No."

You Jianming was not disappointed upon hearing this and continued, "I am the CEO and producer of Qiangshi Media. At the end of last year, I launched the 'Golden Powder Family' project, planning to adapt this novel, which describes love in the Republican era, into a TV series."

Gu Xiao nodded, her face showing little emotion, signaling the other person to continue.

Seeing that there was no excitement or desire in his eyes, You Jianming's expression immediately turned strange.

He looked at Chen Yi beside him and smiled:
"It is indeed quite special."

Chen Yi shook his head with a wry smile.

His words have come true; with this person around, the Beijing Film Academy is sure to be incredibly lively in the future.

Huo Xuan sat back down. He knew Gu Xiao quite well and took the initiative to interrupt the slightly awkward probing:

"Just say what you mean. There are no outsiders here, so there's no need to beat around the bush."

You Jianming readily agreed, but after thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but ask further:

"This is a multi-million dollar production, don't you want to try and get a role?"

Gu Xiao remained unmoved. "This project has been running for several months now, and the main roles have already been decided. How could it be my turn?"

You Jianming leaned forward slightly, his tone full of temptation: "Couldn't it be that something went wrong and I had to find someone at the last minute?"

Gu Xiao shook her head: "I know my own limitations. If a period drama can find me to act on short notice, it can only mean that you have a problem with your judgment, or that there is a problem with the production team. Either way, I shouldn't take the job lightly."

"cough cough"

Chen Yi choked and coughed repeatedly, his face turning red. After catching his breath, he glared at Gu Xiao with a look full of helplessness and warning.

This kid really dares to say anything!

You Jianming was both amused and exasperated. He reached out and pointed at Gu Xiao from a distance, unsure whether to call him humble or arrogant.

"Mr. You, I told you, it's best not to beat around the bush when dealing with this kid." Huo Xuan joked before turning to Gu Xiao and saying, "Mr. You wanted to talk to you about the end credits song."

Gu Xiao understood immediately, "You want 'Purple'?"

Yu Jianming placed his hands on the table and added, "To be precise, it's the lyrics and music of 'Purple'."

Gu Xiao tilted her head slightly, her tone calm: "You don't need me to sing?"

You Jianming smiled but didn't say anything.

Gu Xiao didn't get angry. She tapped her fingertips lightly on her knees and quietly began to think.

Huo Xuan glanced at him and advised, "President You has come with sincerity. If your lyrics and music satisfy him, he can give you a suitable role."

Gu Xiao thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "I want money more."

".Are you serious?"

Huo Xuan's eyes widened, thinking she had misheard.

Even Chen Kun, who had been silent all along, couldn't help but look up, thinking to himself that this kid must have gone mad.

Nowadays, singers, models, and hosts are all desperately trying to get into the film and television industry. So many people are even willing to pay extra to get on screen. This is the first time I've heard of someone asking for money but not screen time.

Isn't this just plain obvious that this show is not good?
With this in mind, Chen Kun carefully observed President You.

You Jianming, however, did not believe that Gu Xiao thought that way, and asked curiously, "Would you mind asking why?"

Gu Xiao said, "I know nothing about that period of history in the Republic of China, so it's hard for me to empathize with the characters. Forcing myself to act would probably only harm myself and others. I'd rather focus on preparing for 'Tianlong'."

Strategically, we can despise it, but tactically, we must take it seriously.

He never felt that his "Duan Yu" was as stable as Mount Tai.

Why not give it a try?

You Jianming said gently, "When it comes to acting, you often find your groove as you go. Maybe this role can open a new door for you."

Gu Xiao lowered her eyes and said calmly:

“I value my time, and so do everyone else’s. I don’t think I deserve to have the entire crew take risks with me.”

After saying that, he glanced at Chen Kun with a half-smile, "You probably don't want any unnecessary trouble, right?"

Chen Kun's expression froze instantly.

He forced a smile. "How could that be? You're my future junior. I'd be overjoyed to have the opportunity to work with you."

Chen Yi frowned, somewhat displeased.

Seeing this, You Jianming suddenly burst into laughter.

"Interesting, really interesting."

His gaze toward Gu Xiao held a newfound appreciation. "In all my years in this industry, this is the first time I've met such a clear-headed young person like you."

Gu Xiao nodded slightly, speaking neither humbly nor arrogantly:

"It's too tiring to try to hold onto things you can't grasp."

Whether or not you can hold on, we'll have to wait and see after you extend your hand.

You Jianming couldn't help but offer some advice: "It's good to seek stability in doing things, but you're still young. If you can strive for something, you should try."

Gu Xiao was somewhat puzzled. "What do you mean?"

You Jianming handed over the document and explained, "This is a script with lines from one of the characters in the play. Take a look at it."

He said, "I will stay in the capital until the end of the month. If you are willing to perform, you can come to me anytime. If you are not willing, we can discuss the song."

Gu Xiao subconsciously opened the document, and several large characters came into view.

The Story of a Noble Family – Ouyang Yujian.

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