Huayu is here for you

After the matter of "The Martian" came to an end, Lin Yu planned to make another low-budget film during the actor training period for that movie. As for what to make, Lin Yu already had a basic idea in mind.

2004 marked the beginning of the era of directors earning over 100 million yuan a year, and it would be a shame for Lin Yu not to jump on the bandwagon. Besides, the film *The Martian* wouldn't be released until the latter half of 2005 or even 2006.

As for movies, Lin Yu is preparing to film the well-known "You Are the Apple of My Eye". Regardless of whether the movie is old-fashioned or not, it still grossed nearly 100 million RMB in its previous film, even when piracy was rampant in mainland China. Lin Yu does not intend to let it go.

However, the plot needs to be slightly modified, since school life in Taiwan is somewhat different from that in mainland China, but as long as the general meaning remains the same, it should be fine.

Moreover, Lin Yu originally intended for Liu Yifei to play the female lead in the film. As for her acting skills, let's not even talk about them—it's questionable! But fortunately, she was a good fit for the role.

Another advantage is Ms. Liu's current fame. And if you want to get close to her, you have to get her to your side. How long would it take to chat on QQ?

In her previous life, Liu Yifei also filmed a movie with Xiao Zhi in Taiwan while filming Chinese Paladin. However, Lin Yu had also seen that movie and almost threw up watching it. He was just short of criticizing it, saying, "What kind of garbage is this?"

Thinking of this, Lin Yu checked the time and figured it should be time for the show to end, so he immediately logged into QQ…

"Miss Liu, are you there?"

As Lin Yu had expected, a reply arrived in less than a minute.

"Here I am."

"I have a movie premiere coming up, would you like to come and give it a try?"

"??? Aren't you preparing for 'The Martian'? Have you finished the preliminary work?"

"Yes, while the actors are training, I want to start a new movie. I'm just killing time anyway."

"Okay, okay! What role will I play? Can you send me the script to take a look first?"

"No problem, I'll send the script to your email later. You'll be playing Shen Jiayi. If you're willing, I'll call your aunt in a bit."

"Okay, but...it seems like my mom has been contacting me about a new movie lately, one from Taiwan."

"Is it all decided?"

"Not yet! Xiao Zhi just told Mom first, it's not decided yet."

"Heh... So, does that mean I have to compete with others?"

"Hehe... Of course, I'm very famous now."

Lin Yu looked at the message sent by Miss Liu and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Alright! Then let's see who's more popular between you and your daughter, me or Wanwan."

"Haha...you'd better hurry, or Mom might agree to their proposal soon!"

"Okay, I'll call now. The script has already been sent; remember to read it."

"Okay, bye-bye."

After sending the last message, Liu Yifei gave a sweet smile.

After staring blankly for a few seconds...

"Mom, Senior Lin Yu wants to ask me to act in a movie."

Looking at her daughter who skipped and hopped towards her, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but smile lovingly.

"Hehe, silly girl, you're this happy about such a small role? And didn't we just talk about that a few days ago?"

"Mom, it's not 'The Martian,' it's a new movie!" Liu Yifei emphasized with a smile.

Liu Xiaoli was slightly taken aback: "A new movie?"

"Yes, and he said he's already sent the script. Where's the computer, Mom? Let me see what role I'm going to play."

As Liu Yifei answered, she looked around for the new laptop her mother had just upgraded for her.

"Lin Yu has a new movie? How come I haven't heard anything about it? You're not kidding me, are you?" Liu's mother looked incredulous.

"Who lied to you? The script has already been sent, and he even said he'd call you about it later!" Liu Yifei said, walking over to Liu Xiaoli with the notebook she had just found.

"He said he wanted me to play Shen Jiayi, but I need to see which role Shen Jiayi plays."

Liu Xiaoli watched her daughter excitedly open her email, and curiously leaned closer to see what role the renowned director Lin wanted her daughter to play.

Anything less than the second female lead is absolutely unacceptable. After all, Lin Yu's "The Martian" is already in preparation, and the investment in this new movie certainly won't be too large. So, being at least the second female lead is already a favor to Lin Yu.

You see, my daughter is already an actress who has played the lead role in one TV series and the second lead role in another, and she also recently starred as the lead in a movie. So even if it's Lin Yu, she wouldn't consider a role that's too small. After all, Lin Zhiying from Taiwan has recently sent her a movie invitation, and she'll be one of the lead actresses. Of course, movies like "The Martian" are an exception.

Looking at the movie title displayed on the computer, Liu's mother felt that the movie should be a youth romance film, and sure enough, it was quite suitable for Xixi at this time.

As Liu Yifei scrolled the mouse down, her mother's eyes gradually widened.

Shen Jiayi, this is clearly the female lead's script!

"Mom! This Shen Jiayi... seems to be the female lead!" Liu Yifei exclaimed in surprise, her mouth agape.

Liu's mother nodded somewhat blankly. She was also confused. Although her minimum requirement for Lin Yu's new movie was the second female lead, her highest expectation was also the second female lead! She never thought that her daughter would actually be able to play the female lead.

"What is Lin Yu trying to do? Could it be...?"

Looking at Liu Yifei beside her, who was both surprised and excited, Liu Xiaoli felt increasingly uneasy.

"Is Lin Yu trying to steal my little cabbage?! You beast! How old is Qianqian?"

"Hehe...Mom, it really is the female lead! I can play the female lead in Lin Yu's movie?" Liu Yifei became more and more excited as she looked at it, completely unaware of Liu Xiaoli's face turning dark next to her.

Just as Liu Xiaoli was trying to find out what her daughter was really like, her phone rang.

Miss Liu also secretly glanced at the caller ID on her mother's phone.

"Mom! It's Lin Yu, senior! Answer it quickly!"

Liu's mother looked at her daughter with a helpless expression, "Alright, alright, take it!"

Looking at her mother's somewhat conflicted expression, Liu Yifei also began to wonder.

"What's going on? Shouldn't we be happy?"

Lin Yu's voice came through the phone as soon as Liu Xiaoli answered.

"Aunt Liu? This is Lin Yu."

"Ah, yes, that's me, Director Lin!"

"Auntie, the actors from 'The Martian' have all gone to training recently, so I was thinking of making another low-budget film. But don't worry, the investment will still be around ten million."

Liu Xiaoli: "??? Am I out of touch? A ten million investment... low cost?"