Chapter 47 Honesty is the Most Reliable Thing
Chapter 47 Honesty is the Most Reliable Thing
"What's impossible?"
Hearing the commotion in the dressing room, Li Gongda figured it was haunted. He pushed open the door and went in, immediately spotting Erlang Shen himself.
"Producer Li is good."
"Producer Li is good."
When the production team saw the producer enter, they reluctantly looked away from Erlang Shen and greeted him.
Shu Chang skipped and hopped over to the producer. "Uncle Li, this is a friend of mine named Chen Wenbo. He's here for an audition."
Li Gongda patted Shu Chang's hair and laughed, "You silly girl, you have a friend like this and you don't even know there's such a person. If I hadn't heard the noise here, I wouldn't have known there was such a person."
"Hello, Producer Li."
Chen Wenbo stepped forward respectfully to greet him. This man was a big shot, someone from CCTV, and could be considered Shu Chang's mentor. He was in charge of "The Legend of the White Snake" and "Magic Phone".
If I get noticed, will I be able to own the magic phone a few years from now?
I can't take it anymore, my mouth is watering.
"Young man, you're quite good-looking. Xiao Cao, what role are you auditioning for?"
After composing himself, Cao Junhua said, "Director Li, I'm going to let him try out the special roles and a few minor supporting roles in the new project, and see how it goes."
Li Gongda stroked his chin, carefully examined the young man, and said, "He is a handsome young man. He looks righteous in this armor. Let's try the role of Du Zhong."
When the producer gave the order, his subordinates acted with remarkable efficiency. In less than half an hour, the props team had found a constable's uniform.
"That's impossible!"
Cao Junhua is really seeing things. How can this be so outrageous? Just the day before yesterday, he was clearly just a handsome young man with average acting skills. How come he doesn't even recognize me after just one day?
"It's entirely possible. She's a natural clothes hanger; she looks good in anything."
Seeing an opportunity, Li Gongda turned to his assistant and said, "Go find the scenes featuring Du Zhong in the Legend of the White Snake and let the young man give it a try."
Eucommia ulmoides?
Chen Wenbo had never seen the Legend of the White Snake, so he didn't know what role this character played, but judging from the clothes he was wearing, he guessed that he was a constable.
A moment later, the assistant brought the script, and Li Gongda sat down on the stool with an air of authority, ready to see how the young man's acting skills were.
Chen Wenbo glanced at the script after receiving it. Du Zhong liked Lian Qiao and was entangled with Xiao Qing. He had to perform a scene where he and the mistress were caught having a secret rendezvous with the real person.
Is Producer Li all-knowing and all-powerful? Does he know what's been going on with me these past few days?
Absolutely impossible!
Does this even need to be performed? I've been experiencing this every moment these past few days.
After glancing over, Shu Chang was eager to try, "Haha, Chen Wenbo, let me act alongside you."
"This girl is really enthusiastic," Chen Wenbo laughed. "Changchang, if you're going to act with us, then who's going to catch us?"
"Hmph, do you want Yifei to come and arrest us?"
"What kind of indecent words?" Chen Wenbo smiled awkwardly. "How could that be? I can perform without props; I don't need any help."
Cao Junhua urged from the side, "Changchang, come if you want to. Let's begin."
"Brother Du, you fell and sprained your leg yesterday while carrying me, so I specially brought you a bottle of medicinal wine today."
"It's just a minor injury, yet you're still worried about it, young lady."
This was the first time Chen Wenbo had ever held Shu Chang's small hand. It was so soft and tender. Of the four beauties of Baolian, only this one was missing. Just thinking about it made him feel really good.
"That's really good, the kid did a great job with the shy expression."
Li Gongda took a puff of his cigarette and nodded.
Cao Junhua leaned forward and whispered, "Director Li, he was just a background extra in our group the day before yesterday."
"Really? Then it seems you have a talent for acting. Your temperament is very suitable for Eucommia ulmoides, very good."
The Holy Mother and Dingxiang arrived at the film set hand in hand, beaming with smiles. Yesterday's big battle was really enjoyable, and they both felt that they should have another drink that night.
The first thing they did upon arriving at the film set was to get their makeup done, and the two walked hand in hand into the dressing room.
Yan Danchen had just finished putting on her headdress when she heard a commotion next door. She could vaguely hear Chen Wenbo's voice and wondered what they were doing. As soon as she went in, she saw Xiao Yema and Shu Chang holding hands.
Chen Wenbo saw Baolian and the three beauties staring at him in surprise at the door. He panicked and hurriedly let go of Shuchang's small hand. Oh no, how did they all get together at once? What should he do?
"Okay, that was a good performance."
Li Gongda didn't expect this kid to give him such a surprise. He just thought it was okay, but now he's a bit amazed. He acted really well.
The producer's words brought Chen Wenbo back to his senses. Damn, I was acting! I almost forgot. I didn't expect that the battle between immortals, mortals, and demons would bring me more than just pleasure.
The sense of immersion is actually the depth of involvement. Fortunately, it was only 30%. If it were 100%, I would fall in love with a character after filming just one scene. That would be terrible! I would become another Zhou Xun.
Yan Danchen breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out to be an audition. She really didn't expect the Little Wild Horse to be so amazing that Producer Li would personally oversee the audition. She wondered what role the audition was for.
"The role is settled. Xiao Cao, take the young man to sign the contract."
Li Gongda made the final decision without considering whether the young man would refuse. Although CCTV is known for its low pay, that's something only big stars would think about.
"Thank you, Producer Lee."
Chen Wenbo didn't expect it to be so easy. After signing the contract, he became a supporting actor, making rapid progress every day. It was incredibly smooth.
"I'll go with you."
Shu Chang smiled and took the handsome man's arm, not forgetting to give the old woman a provocative look.
Yan Danchen smiled contemptuously, turned and left. While she was riding her horse, the little girl was probably fantasizing alone in bed. If you want to steal a man, the most important thing is to be bold. What good is just thinking?
"Chen Wenbo, I never expected you to be such a great actor. You were fantastic just now. You've already landed a supporting role so quickly."
Shu Chang was overjoyed to have driven away that old woman Yan Danchen.
Chen Wenbo calmly withdrew his arm. "Don't say that. Changchang, you deserve a lot of credit for my ability to gain Producer Li's approval."
Shu Chang blinked her big eyes and looked at the handsome guy curiously, asking, "Um, what do you mean?"
"Think about it, if it weren't for you, I definitely wouldn't have met Director Cao. If I didn't know Director Cao, I wouldn't have had this audition. And without this audition, how would I have met Producer Li?"
"It's good that you know. So, how should you thank me?"
Chen Wenbo turned to the little girl and smiled, "I haven't gotten a supporting role yet. How about I thank you properly when I'm on equal footing with you?"
Shu Chang pouted, "How long will that take? When will you be able to play the lead role?"
"You silly girl, don't you trust me at all? Don't forget, I was just an extra the day before yesterday."
"Waaaaah, Chen Wenbo, now that you mention it, I just remembered that you were just an extra the day before yesterday, and today you're going to be a supporting actor in a CCTV drama."
While some people in the industry start as lead actors, it's rare to see someone like Chen Wenbo. He's an extra for one day, a supporting actor for the next, a featured actor for three days, and a supporting actor for four.
"So don't worry, I think I'll be able to play a lead role in a little over a year, although it may not be a big production."
The fairies' magic is truly amazing. Chen Wenbo is intrigued by the possibility of Shu Chang's reaction. This girl can play the Heavenly Child Granny, as well as a little fox, Jingwei, and Silly Girl, among other roles.
He must have a talent for acting, and there's truly no better way to express gratitude than through honesty.
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