With global currency devaluation, I'll wear these back and take my whole family flying!

"us?"

After hearing Shen Li's words, the group couldn't help but exchange glances.

Wang Chuhan was the last of the four to get a role and join the crew, so she was the least confident in terms of auditioning. She immediately shook her head and said, "I'll pass. I finally got a role and I was scolded by the director a lot during filming. I dare not go near Director Li An. I'm afraid I won't even be able to say my lines."

Before Shen Li could speak, Sun Yuan chimed in, "We've only played a few minor supporting roles. Can such a resume meet the casting director's requirements? Movies have much higher requirements for actors. Ah Li, you're obviously good enough, but I'm afraid I'm not good enough."

“I would like to give it a try,” Zhao Meina said regretfully from the side. “But I’m about to join another production, and this time the role is relatively more important, so I cherish it.”

After she finished speaking, the three of them looked at Shen Li with different expressions in their eyes.

Shen Li looked at the three of them and sighed slowly: "I still remember when we first entered university, I was the most insecure and introverted person. Back then, the three of you were all very proactive and reminded me that I couldn't be too passive, otherwise I wouldn't even have the chance to be chosen."

Upon hearing this, all three lowered their heads, feeling somewhat guilty.

Actually, they're not insecure; it's just that after entering the industry and experiencing more, they've become more aware of reality.

Reality is cruel. Sometimes, even if something doesn't happen to you personally, just watching from the sidelines can indirectly tame you and smooth out your rough edges.

Shen Li wasn't lonely at the top; she had the most experience and knowledge among them, so she could probably understand their thoughts and concerns.

"Chu Han." She looked at Wang Chu Han first and said softly, "Have you forgotten that audition? You finally mustered up the courage to challenge for a better role, and you got it in the end. Shouldn't that experience have given you more encouragement? Now that you have a better opportunity, you want to give up without even trying?"

Wang Chuhan pursed her lips. She was indeed greatly encouraged at the time, but after joining the crew, she was often scolded by the director because of her lack of acting experience. Over time, that initial drive in her heart dissipated.

Shen Li then looked at Sun Yuan: "Yuanyuan, your concerns are even more unfounded. The most important thing for an actor is not to deny themselves. You haven't even gone to the audition yet, so how can you think that your qualifications are necessarily worse than others?"

"Moreover, these big directors have a better eye for talent than we can imagine. Do you know how many times Sister Kuan recommended Sister Chuhe to Director Li'an? Director Li'an just wouldn't use her. Even with qualifications like Ji Chuhe's, Director Li'an simply didn't think she was suitable. So we can't project our own perspectives and ideas onto the directors. After all, we're still newcomers, and our experience is definitely lacking. But what's most important for newcomers?"

Sun Yuan pursed her lips and answered, still somewhat soberly, "It's an opportunity."

"Yes, it's an opportunity. As long as there's an opportunity, who cares if it works or not? Just go for it. What if it works?"

“And you, Meina!” Shen Li said, looking at Zhao Meina.

Zhao Meina was taken aback, and quickly explained, "I didn't deny it. I really want to go, but I already have a project lined up."

“I know, but give me the information first, and I’ll submit it for you. If the casting team approves it and notifies you to audition, try to take two days off to go. That’s how I took leave to meet Director Li’an.”

"Huh?" Zhao Meina hesitated upon hearing this and said, "Would the production team give me a break as a small-time actress?"

"Leave it to me. If I have the chance, I will definitely help you."

Wang Chuhan and Sun Yuan exchanged a glance, their eyes hardening: "Ali, let's give it a try too."

“Ali, you’re right. When you encounter such a good opportunity, you should seize it. If you get selected, you’ll have gained something; if you don’t, you won’t lose anything,” Sun Yuan said.

Exactly, what's there to be afraid of?

Wang Chuhan immediately understood: "Anyway, we're all still nobody, so there's nothing shameful about it. Besides, there's nothing shameful about working hard for an opportunity!"

Seeing the sudden surge of fighting spirit in the group, Shen Li smiled with satisfaction: "You're right, there's nothing shameful about trying. Now is not the time for everyone to be timid and hesitant. Charge forward!"

"rush!"

The four people raised their glasses, and the atmosphere immediately became lively and enthusiastic.

"Ah Li, the sexual harassment incident that happened in your crew before was quite serious; we've all heard about it."

While eating, Zhao Meina suddenly brought up the previous incident. At that time, Shen Ci used Pili's live streaming room to broadcast Lü Qiang's misdeeds on the film set to the whole country, causing a great shock in the entertainment industry.

The respected veteran artist in public is actually a lecherous old man who wields absolute power in the entertainment industry.

Although he later received his just deserts and was paralyzed by a stroke, this belated justice meant nothing to the women he had already harmed.

Shen Li didn't really want to think about this anymore, because she had already personally witnessed two people being harmed by Lü Qiang through power, seduction, or coercion.

But she still reminded a few friends: "Lu Qiang is not an isolated case. There may be countless Lu Qiangs in the entertainment industry. We are all girls, so we must protect ourselves."

The group nodded in silence. Zhao Meina then looked at Shen Li and couldn't help but ask, "So, Li... is your sister really an investor?"

Wang Chuhan and Sun Yuan also looked over.

Shen Li glanced at the group of people and nodded frankly in admission: "Yes, but I only found out along with everyone else. It was only after that incident that I learned that my sister was an investor in film and television."

Before anyone could press her for details, she added truthfully, "The role of 'Hua Xixi' in 'The Phoenix's Destiny,' as well as the later films about human trafficking and 'March Alley,' are all related to my sister's investments. She gave me a great deal of freedom in casting."

The group was initially debating whether to bring it up, but since it was already a public fact, deliberately avoiding the topic would seem pretentious, so Zhao Meina took the initiative to speak up.

Seeing that Shen Li seemed to have no burden at all, the group of women breathed a sigh of relief.

Sun Yuan said happily, "Ali, it's really great to have such a sister. We are all very envious."

Wang Chuhan and Zhao Meina nodded in agreement. They were both only children in their families, but Shen Li was different. She had an older sister and a younger brother.

Shen Li smiled slightly: "Don't be envious. I have an older sister, but you have me. I will do my best to help you get more opportunities. But right now, the most important thing is not to forget to organize your information and hand it to me. I will submit it to Director Li An's casting director."

"By the way, the photos must be taken without any makeup. Director Li An values ​​the actors' natural state."