Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Jiang Muyang quickly explained, "The company belongs to you and Sister Xiao. You're working together perfectly, making big money together and striving for the company's future development. What if Zhang Zhengjie sets his sights on the company, tries to incite Sister Xiao to oppose you, alienates her from you, and encourages you to be kicked out of the company so he can take over as the boss? This kind of thing happens all the time! I suspect that he wants to sign with Shengshi because he's eyeing your position, Mr. Huang. This guy has the heart of a wolf, we must be wary of him, Mr. Huang."

Jiang Muyang became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, bringing up all sorts of private affairs in the inner quarters and examples of power struggles in ancient times. He then said in a serious tone, "Huang Sheng, don't be skeptical. Many careers are not ruined by competitors, but by the whispers of one's own family members. You should learn from history!"

Huang Yuliang had already frowned as he listened, saying, "You should listen to less of this messy gossip in the future."

After saying that, Huang Yuliang went to the assessment site, where the assessment had already begun.

Nie Jinlong selected a high platform, two meters above the ground, and had the performers jump down from it.

At this height, most people can jump. Nie Jinlong gave a demonstration, mainly showing how to jump in a way that looks good on camera and how to land safely to avoid injuring his legs.

After Nie Jinlong finished demonstrating, Yuan An'er was the first to go up and perform.

She added a move to herself: when jumping off the platform, she leaped a meter high, then did a front flip in mid-air, gracefully landing steadily.

Seeing this from below, Hu Xiaoxiao couldn't help but clap her hands in appreciation.

Seeing the outstanding artists, Hu Xiaoxiao's mood had already improved.

Jiang Muyang squeezed up from behind and stood next to Hu Xiaoxiao, quickly telling her about his previous decision: "Sister Xiao, I've chosen to work with you on a project, no matter how big or small. It's my blessing to be able to act with you. I think I should cherish this blessing."

Hu Xiaoxiao asked him, "Have you thought it through?"

"I've thought it through!" Jiang Muyang assured him repeatedly, "I'll act exactly as Sister Xiao tells me to, I'll be absolutely dedicated and obedient."

"Okay." Hu Xiaoxiao nodded. "Then I'll give you the male lead role. But your Cantonese still has an accent, so you need to practice it properly. After the script comes out, memorize your lines and pronounce each word accurately."

"I promise I will!" Jiang Muyang saluted, his eyes smiling like crescent moons. "I will not only learn Cantonese well, but I will also do a perfect job in the test later."

“Your character doesn’t have any action scenes,” Hu Xiaoxiao said.

When Jiang Muyang heard that he wouldn't have any action scenes in the action movie, he wondered just how marginal his role was. He was somewhat disappointed, but then he thought, "Everything is difficult at the beginning. It's good enough to have a role at all. As for the rest, forget it, I shouldn't be picky."

With that thought, Jiang Muyang's expression relaxed again. He went over and stood with the artists he was familiar with, and they started chatting.

"Muyang, do you want to design some moves for the assessment later? Yuan An'er's moves were really cool, and I'd like to design one too. But my martial arts skills aren't good enough, and I'm afraid I won't be able to do them well and I might even twist my ankle."

"Me? I don't need to be assessed. Cough cough, Sister Xiao just said I'm going to be the male lead." Jiang Muyang happily told them the good news.

Jiang Muyang is handsome, has a good temper, and loves to laugh. His smile is affectionate and charming, making him very appealing. The company's artists, especially the female artists, love to hang out with him. When they hear that he quietly landed the male lead role, they all flock around him wanting to learn his secrets.

"You can't learn this; it's all because I'm good-looking."

A quick-witted male actor sensed something was amiss and advised, "You're the male lead, but you don't need to audition? That means you don't have to film action scenes? Sister Xiao's film is an action film, and you, the male lead, don't have any action scenes? Oh, I see, you got the male lead role just because of your face, you're just a pretty face!"

Jiang Muyang narrowed his eyes, looking at the male artist named Yu Liang. He had joined the company after Jiang Muyang. Although he was good-looking, he lacked a bit in terms of presence and temperament. His strength lay in his acting skills and versatility.

Such actors are destined to have a hard time landing leading roles because they can't command the attention of other actors on camera and their presence is easily overshadowed. However, they are extremely likely to shine in supporting roles.

Yu Liang and Jiang Muyang have never gotten along.

In acting skills and other areas of learning, Yu Liang is superior to Jiang Muyang.

However, Jiang Muyang, with his good looks, was destined to be the protagonist from the moment he joined the company. And he was destined to play a supporting role.

Therefore, Yu Liang didn't like Jiang Muyang. And why should Jiang Muyang give someone a friendly face when they're being targeted?

"Yu Liang, are you being sour again? You can be sour all you want, but it won't change anything. I'm just better looking than you, and I'm more popular than you. I was born to be the star."

Yu Liang chuckled. What makes a man a man? A real man relies on his abilities!

Yu Liang walked onto the platform, took a deep breath, then leaped up, performed a side somersault, and landed beautifully, earning a lot of applause.

Yu Liang glanced at Hu Xiaoxiao and Huang Yuliang discreetly. Seeing that both bosses had noticed him, and that Hu Xiaoxiao had even clapped her hands in satisfaction, he felt instantly pleased.

Pretty boys are nothing; tough guys are the way to go in the film industry. Those who rely on their looks will eventually lose favor when their looks fade. When younger, more handsome newcomers emerge, the old pretty boys will be out of the running.

After the high-platform landing performance, the next scene is a chase sequence.

In the scene where the characters are chasing and running, Yu Liang was the first to perform. He jumped over the railing with one hand, his movements fluid and natural. He had a relaxed feel when running and jumping, and he performed several difficult moves with ease.

They received a round of applause.

Taking the opportunity, Yu Liang approached Hu Xiaoxiao and said, "Sister Xiaoxiao, can I get a role in the new movie? I can do even more difficult action scenes."

Hu Xiaoxiao thinks Yu Liang is a very promising artist, willing to learn and capable, so she is happy to support him: "Sure, you can learn more from Director Nie. There is a role with a lot of screen time and a lot of action scenes. You can try to get it."

Upon hearing this, Yu Liang realized that he had a lot of screen time and heavy action scenes. Did that mean he had more screen time than that pretty boy Jiang Muyang?

"Don't worry, Sister Xiao, I will definitely try my best to get it!"

Back to the artists, Yu Liang deliberately showed off to the other artists next to Jiang Muyang that he had also gotten a role, with many scenes and action sequences, which sounded like an important role.

"An action movie should have action scenes." Yu Liang glanced at Jiang Muyang as he spoke.

Jiang Muyang smiled, seemingly not having heard, but a competitive spirit ignited within him. It's just action scenes; if there aren't any in this one, there will definitely be in the next. It's just a matter of practice, right? He'll start practicing the basics with Director Nie tomorrow.