novellhall Chapter 125 Discrimination
Chapter 125 Discrimination
Chapter 125 Discrimination
"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!"
"They're here."
Seeing his agent Zhou Siwei outside the gate through the peephole, Huang Xiaoming was somewhat surprised and quickly opened the gate.
"Brother Zhou, what brings you here?"
Zhou Siwei smiled and held up the breakfast in his hand, "I brought you breakfast."
Huang Xiaoming smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, you're too kind."
Noticing Huang Xiaoming's gaze drifting to his left, Zhou Siwei smiled and waved the newspaper in his hand. "I can't hide it from you. Why don't you let me in first?"
Huang Xiaoming quickly stepped aside. "My bad, come in, Brother Zhou, please come in. Would you like some tea or something else?"
"Give me a bottle of mineral water."
"it is good."
Taking the bottled water from Huang Xiaoming, Zhou Siwei handed over the newspaper with a smile, saying, "Here, you probably won't be able to eat breakfast in peace if you don't read this."
Huang Xiaoming smiled and took the newspaper. "Brother Zhou really understands me."
After saying that, he opened the newspaper, and a look of surprise appeared on his face after just one glance.
"Liu Yifei playing Xiaolongnu?"
Zhou Siwei nodded slightly, "Yes, it was the news that just came out this morning. I came over as soon as I saw it."
Upon hearing this, Huang Xiaoming's smile vanished instantly. "Brother Zhou, is the situation unfavorable for me?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Siwei sighed, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, gestured to it, and Huang Xiaoming took it. The two lit them and took a puff.
"This is very disadvantageous. I don't know how Zhang Jizong made his choice, selecting a Little Dragon Girl who is so young."
Huang Xiaoming took a deep drag on his cigarette. "How old is Liu Yifei this year? Is she even twenty?"
"No, I'm not an adult yet, I'm only 17."
Upon hearing this age, Huang Xiaoming frowned deeply. "Born in '87?"
"That's right, he's ten years younger than you."
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After uttering a curse, Huang Xiaoming felt extremely irritated.
"Is this confirmed?"
"Yes, I've inquired and confirmed it, Xiaolongnu is her."
Upon hearing the definite answer, Huang Xiaoming looked at Zhou Siwei and asked, "What do we do now?"
Zhou Siwei took a deep breath. "There's only one way now: see if we can persuade Zhang Jizong."
Seeing Huang Xiaoming staring intently at him, Zhou Siwei rubbed his fingers together.
Huang Xiaoming raised an eyebrow. "Pay?"
Zhou Siwei nodded and said, "Yes, we'll pay you. Not only will we not take any payment, but we'll also give Zhang Jizong some gifts."
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After a moment of silence, Huang Xiaoming asked in a deep voice, "How much is appropriate to send?"
Zhou Siwei extended a palm.
"Fifty?"
"At least!"
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After another moment of silence, Huang Xiaoming let out a long sigh of relief. "Okay."
"I'll contact Zhang Jizong right away and arrange a time for us to meet."
"Okay, thank you for your help, Brother Zhou."
Zhou Siwei waved his hand, "I'm your manager, it's only right. It's a pity we can't get in touch with Jin Yong, otherwise..."
Huang Xiaoming felt a little regretful upon hearing this. His manager, Zhou Siwei, had been planning Alan Tam's concert since 93 and had a fairly good network of connections in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. However, Jin Yong's fame and status were too high, and Zhou Siwei had never been able to get in touch with him.
Thinking that he would still need to rely on Zhou Siwei to make connections in the Hong Kong entertainment circle in the future, Huang Xiaoming smiled and said, "Brother Zhou, it's my fortune to gain and my fate to lose. As long as we've tried our best, we won't have any regrets."
Zhou Siwei laughed and said, "Good, that's a good attitude. Don't worry, Brother Zhou will definitely find a way to get you this role."
After a pause, Zhou Siwei continued, "If you can't get this role, I'll definitely find you a better one."
"Thanks, Brother Zhou. By the way, what's been happening with Ciwen lately?"
Zhou Siwei smiled and said, "You mean Ji Qingxu?"
Huang Xiaoming nodded, looking somewhat puzzled. "Yes, as Ciwen's flagship brand, I believe he wouldn't let go of the role of Yang Guo."
Zhou Siwei smiled helplessly, "Actually, I feel that he is your biggest competitor."
"What does Brother Zhou mean?"
"First of all, his age is excellent; he's only 20 years old this year. He's also very good-looking. And then there's his acting experience, which goes without saying. He acted in four dramas before graduating from his sophomore year, and played the male lead in three of them. Most importantly, Ciwen is an investor behind 'The Return of the Condor Heroes'."
Huang Xiaoming stubbed out his cigarette and said in a deep voice, "If Zhang Jizong doesn't agree, it's very likely that he has already been chosen?"
"That's right, his advantages are too great. He has no weaknesses in any aspect. The only problem is that he hasn't been in the industry for very long. Everything else is excellent."
Thinking of the personal information Huang Xiaoming had gathered about Ji Qingxu, he smiled helplessly. "Where did this guy come from? He acted in four dramas and played the male lead in three of them during his sophomore year. It's enough to make anyone jealous."
Zhou Siwei said with a smile, "Fortunately, there is a big age gap between him and you, so you are not considered competitors in the same stage."
Huang Xiaoming joked, "I wouldn't dare to be his competitor. He could slap me to death."
"Haha, this guy is very skilled, that's another advantage of his."
Hearing this, Huang Xiaoming smiled bitterly and said, "Brother Zhou, why do I feel like Yang Guo is already in his grasp?"
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Zhou Siwei sighed, "Xiaoming, I won't lie to you. To be honest, I also feel that our chances are slim. Zhang Jizong started hyping it up back in March, and now it's June. But as long as Zhang Jizong hasn't released any information to the public, we still have to try our best. As for whether it will work out, just like you said, we've tried our best."
"Yes, I understand."
At this point, Huang Xiaoming suddenly asked, "Brother Zhou, what are your thoughts on the company?"
Upon hearing Huang Xiaoming mention his company, Century Elements Entertainment, Zhou Siwei took a light drag on his cigarette. "It's too weak. The company can no longer support your future development."
After a pause, Zhou Siwei tentatively asked, "Has someone contacted you?"
Huang Xiaoming nodded. "President Wang from Huayi contacted me."
"Wang Zhonglei?"
"right."
Zhou Siwei narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. "It seems the rumors are true; the two Wangs have a major conflict with Wang Jinghua."
Huang Xiaoming asked in surprise, "Brother Zhou, you mean..."
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Zhou Siwei stroked his chin and said, "Although this matter has not yet spread widely in the industry, everyone has heard about it. It is said that the two sides have a deep conflict over the issue of shares and rights, and there are even rumors that Wang Jinghua wants to leave Huayi."
"Leave Huayi?"
Seeing Huang Xiaoming's shocked expression, Zhou Siwei smiled and said, "It's just a rumor. If Wang Jinghua really leaves, Huayi will suffer a huge loss. The two Wangs shouldn't be so unwise."
"Wang Zhonglei contacted me..."
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"It's probably just in case. After all, anything can happen in the entertainment industry, and he's probably just being prepared."
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"Brother Zhou, do you think I should go over there?"
What's your personal opinion?
"My contract with the company hasn't expired yet."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Siwei immediately understood. "No rush, let's wait. On one hand, we'll wait for the contract to expire, and on the other hand, we'll wait for news from Huayi."
"Okay, I'll listen to Brother Zhou."
"Okay, I'll contact Zhang Jizong and see when he'll have time."
"Thank you for your help, Brother Zhou."
Zhou Siwei waved his hand, picked up his phone, and went out onto the balcony.
Just as Huang Xiaoming was plotting to acquire the role of Yang Guo, Nie Yuan was also making his move.
"What did Zhang Jizong say?"
Seeing Nie Yuan looking at him expectantly, the agent frowned and said, "Director Zhang said he doesn't have time."
"No time? Are you sure?"
The agent nodded helplessly.
Nie Yuan's face instantly darkened. "Has he already been chosen?"
"It's possible. Zhang Jizong started hyping things up in March, and now it's June. After all this time, he should have found a male lead he likes."
"Who is it?"
"I'm not sure, but the one from Ciwen has a very good chance."
"Ji Qingxu?"
"right."
Upon hearing this name, Nie Yuan's face turned ugly. It was him again. Thinking of the TV dramas Ji Qingxu had starred in since his debut, a trace of jealousy rose in Nie Yuan's heart. These should all have been mine.
Glancing at his agent, Nie Yuan said expressionlessly, "Is there absolutely no hope?"
After observing Nie Yuan's expression, the agent tentatively asked, "There's one last trick. Do you want to give it a try?"
Remembering the suggestion his agent had made earlier, Nie Yuan narrowed his eyes. "What if Zhang Jizong takes the money and doesn't do the job?"
"Um...probably not. He may be a bit greedy, but he wouldn't stoop to such a low level."
"What if you say you're buying antiques or artwork? He could easily deny it later."
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Glancing at his agent, Nie Yuan let out a long sigh. He was extremely disappointed with the company he worked for. However, thinking about the other agencies in the industry gave him a headache. Well-known agencies all had their own actors to promote, while unknown agencies were not as good as the one he was currently working for.
Thinking of this, Nie Yuan thought of Ciwen Media and Ji Qingxu. He gritted his teeth and thought that if he could get into Ciwen, he wouldn't need to worry about so many things.
The news that Liu Yifei had been chosen as the female lead, Xiaolongnu, in "The Return of the Condor Heroes" caused an uproar.
Many entertainment reporters and media outlets followed suit with reports, mostly critical, but some were supportive.
Most people who oppose or are skeptical of Liu Yifei playing Xiaolongnü share a common view: Liu Yifei is too young and probably cannot capture the charm and elegance of Xiaolongnü. Especially with the excellent versions of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" in 83 and 95, many people are doubtful about Liu Yifei, who is still a minor, playing the role of Xiaolongnü.
Supporters, on the other hand, believe that Liu Yifei's age is just right, and her appearance is also suitable. They also noted that Liu Yifei's portrayal of Wang Yuyan in "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" was excellent.
Among them, Li Ruotong's fans and media were the most hostile towards Liu Yifei, because Li Ruotong not only starred in 95...
She played Xiaolongnu in the 1996 version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and also played Wang Yuyan in the 1997 version of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," playing three roles. Coincidentally, Liu Yifei had also played Wang Yuyan before, and now she is going to play Xiaolongnu.
"Yifei, we all support you. Li Ruotong is very good, but you are not bad either. Show them what you're capable of."
"That's right, our Yifei is so amazing, why say it's no good before it's even filmed? Besides, does that mean a TV series that's already been filmed can't be filmed again? The Hong Kong entertainment industry has filmed so many times, why do they say it's no good when it's our turn in the mainland? Isn't that discrimination?"
"That's right, that's right, Consort Yi, let's teach them a lesson!"
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Faced with everyone's encouragement and support, Liu Yifei smiled happily and said, "Thank you everyone, I will definitely work hard and not let you down."
"By the way, Yifei, have you been staying at school the whole time?"
"Stay at school until the final exams are over."
At this point, Liu Yifei said somewhat shyly, "There's something I need to tell everyone. I've been getting a lot of reporters contacting me lately, so I probably won't be able to go out for a late-night snack with you all."
"Haha, it's okay, we can have a late-night snack anytime. It'll give us more time to rehearse, since final exams are in two weeks."
"I'll treat everyone to a big meal after the final exams."
"Yay, another big meal is coming!"
"Alright, it's getting late, let's get back to rehearsing."
Upon hearing Ji Qingxu's signal, everyone immediately went to the side, picked up teacups, drank tea, cleared their throats, and made preparations.
Seeing Liu Yifei walk up to him, Ji Qingxu smiled and asked, "What is it?"
Liu Yifei glanced around, nodded, and whispered, "Wait for me after rehearsal."
"OK."
Two and a half hours later, everyone finished rehearsing and left the classroom.
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