China Entertainment Times 1999

Chapter 198 Huang Xiaoming: The top of my head suddenly turned green! (Please subscribe!)

The cast of "Heroes of the Sui and Tang Dynasties" has made an open casting call.

A total of more than twenty character lists were released, which caused quite a stir in the industry.

Because the second male lead, Luo Cheng, and the female lead, Li Rongrong, who have more roles, were actually released.

Most production crews choose open auditions because no one wants the small roles with few roles, and the roles with more roles have long been divided up by the management.

Lin Xuan's crew is quite interesting, throwing out such big chunks of meat every time.

In fact, this question is not difficult to answer. Different identities just look at the problem from different angles.

If he is just an actor, whether the crew auditions publicly has nothing to do with him.

But Lin Xuan is the investor of this drama. In order to ensure the quality of the drama, he definitely wants to choose actors with good acting skills and good image.

That’s why it took time and effort to hold open auditions.

Not long after the news was sent out, Lin Xuan received many phone calls.

Some want to get roles through his connections, while others want to inquire about the characters to gain more confidence in the audition.

But no matter what the reason is, an interview is required to make a decision.

Therefore, Lin Xuan continued to attend dinner parties in the next few days and met a dozen actors in total.

The most interesting thing is Huang Xiaoming, who asked Lin Xuan to have dinner at a high-end restaurant.

When Lin Xuan came to the restaurant, he found that he had actually brought a woman over.

It looks a bit familiar.

Huang Xiaoming stood up and introduced: "Director Lin, this is my friend Qin Lan, who just worked with me on "My Fair Princess 3"."

It turns out to be her, no wonder she looks familiar.

Qin Lan stood up and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Director Lin, I am Qin Lan and I am also your fan. I have watched every drama you have played..."

"Hello."

Lin Xuan shook hands with her and was then invited to take a seat.

Whoever controls film and television resources is considered the best in the industry.

Every actor you meet is very polite and flatters you in different ways to please you.

Lin Xuan is in such a position in the industry.

At the dinner, Huang Xiaoming and Qin Lan were serving wine, picking up food, and telling jokes.

There were only the three of them and their respective assistants in the box, but they didn't stay quiet for a minute.

After dinner, Huang Xiaoming took the initiative to help light a cigarette, and then brought the conversation back to business.

Not surprisingly, he also came for the role of Luo Cheng.

The second male lead has many roles, a good image, and the tragic character of a lone hero.

Such a good role, plus the bonus of starring with Lin Xuan, whoever plays the role will be popular.

Huang Xiaoming can analyze these characteristics, and of course others also know them.

At dinner parties these days, all actors are interested in Luo Cheng.

As for Qin Lan, she wants to audition for Li Rongrong,

If this role is booked, then Shan Bingbing will be fine too.

In order to help her, Huang Xiaoming praised her several times during the dinner.

What about good acting skills, good looks, good figure, being obedient and able to endure hardship...

Even thinking about it with his buttocks, Huang Xiaoming must be interested in him.

When he was on the set of "My Fair Princess 3", he started to get close to Qin Lan and talk to each other when they had nothing to say.

Qin Lan was also born in Beidiao. Later, he was spotted by an economic company and officially became an actor.

She is not stupid either, and she can tell that Huang Xiaoming likes her.

It's just that the contact time between the two was too short, so she didn't agree immediately and just kept putting it off.

It wasn't until the crew announced the casting a few days ago that Qin Lan fell in love with the role of Li Rongrong, so she called Huang Xiaoming.

When the crew was filming, Huang Xiaoming always showed off his relationship with the big guys in the industry in order to show off his advantages.

Of course, the names of these big guys include Lin Xuan.

Qin Lan called him just because he thought of this.

Ask him if he can help with introductions.

Huang Xiaoming was very panicked when he heard Qin Lan's request.

Of course he and Lin Xuan know each other, but if you want to say how good their relationship is, that's pure nonsense.

When they were filming together, he always licked Lin Xuan wildly, but Lin Xuan was not too cold towards him.

I had boasted so much before that if I couldn't even make a date for dinner, that would be the ultimate social death.

Good luck!

The time of his appointment was coincidental, Lin Xuan happened to be free, otherwise he would have been embarrassed in front of the person he admired.

"From an image point of view, you two are quite suitable..."

Lin Xuan praised a few words first, and then changed the subject.

"But there are too many excellent actors in the industry. Whether you can be cast depends on the results of the audition, but you can give it a try."

Lin Xuan always said this to actors who have connections, treat them equally and show no favoritism.

"Director Lin, about the role of Luo Cheng..."

Huang Xiaoming knew that the second male lead could not be decided so easily.

So he asked Lin Xuan about his understanding of the role and his performance method, just to cheat a little and find out his requirements for the role.

He had worked with Lin Xuan on "The Best in the World" and knew that Lin Xuan had a strong desire for control, and the crew would definitely listen to him.

So acting well is not the key, acting right is the key.

"It's not difficult to play Luo Cheng well. The main points are..."

Lin Xuan picked a few key points and talked about them in detail.

These contents can be disclosed, because good acting skills are only one aspect, and the details also depend on the suitability for the role.

Lin Xuan also chatted with Li Rongrong, which made Qin Lan very grateful and thanked him repeatedly.

After a few cups of tea, Lin Xuan had enough to say, so he stood up to say goodbye and left the box.

"Director Lin, let me see you off."

Huang Xiaoming and Qin Lan saw him off.

Halfway there, he asked in a low voice: "Director Lin, can Luo Cheng make an appointment?"

Huang Xiaoming likes this role very much.

If you can, buy it even if it costs a little more.

Lin Xuan smiled and shook his head: "Forget it about some small roles. Luo Cheng is the second male lead. If this is a drama that is scheduled to be filmed, you can watch it."

Of course characters can be sold, and as long as the price is right, there is nothing in this world that cannot be sold.

But with Huang Xiaoming's level of wealth, he would only be given [-] million if he died.

Lin Xuan would not sell his character just for this little money.

Huang Xiaoming refused to give up: "Director Lin... do you think 300 million is okay?"

"How much! 300!"

Lin Xuan was startled and looked at him in surprise.

Is Huang Xiaoming crazy? Why spend so much money just for the second male lead?

Even if he successfully starred in the film, his salary for his role would only be 20 to 30 yuan, which would be a loss to his grandma’s family.

This transaction seemed to be a loss, but Huang Xiaoming calculated it carefully.

The character design of Luo Cheng is excellent.

Handsome, good at skills, infatuated and righteous, he is easily loved by the audience.

Such a perfect man, but in the end he was framed by a villain and died with thousands of arrows piercing his heart. He will definitely make the audience cry when the time comes.

Coupled with Lin Xuan's "sure to be popular if he stars" buff, then the problem arises.

Is it worth buying the second male lead in a hit drama for [-] million?

Nonsense, of course it’s worth it, it’s a waste of money!

Just relying on commercial performances and endorsements after becoming popular, the cost of three million can be earned back in a year at most.

As for the remaining benefits, such as the increase in popularity and status, it is pure profit.

To put it more vividly, this matter is like Ant Flower Bar or a credit card.

Get a chance to become popular by advancing the money you will earn in the next one to two years.

From a business perspective, the return on investment this time is high and the success rate is high, so only a fool would not do it.

Of course, investment comes with costs.

Huang Xiaoming comes from a very good family and started filming commercials and movies when he was in college.

Even if ordinary actors think about it, they can't afford so much money.

"Three million is equivalent to working in vain for a year. Are you really willing to give it up?"

Lin Xuan's current perspective is too high to look at this matter from the perspective of an ordinary actor, so he didn't turn around for a while.

"I think it's worth it, Director Lin, I like this character so much.

I am not afraid of hardship when acting. This applies to both literary and martial arts. You also know this. ” ˆ ˆ Huang Xiaoming heard the hesitation in Lin Xuan’s words and quickly added a few words.

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and said, "I'll think about it. You go as usual on the day of the audition, and I'll give you an answer then."

Hearing what he said, Huang Xiaoming knew that he was not Luo Cheng's first choice.

So he nodded quickly and smiled happily: "Thank you, Director Lin. Well...can Li Rongrong or Shan Bingbing make an appointment?"

Lin Xuan glanced at him, then turned to look at Qin Lan not far away.

The two of them had private matters to talk about, but Qin Lan knew that they were more than ten meters away, so he didn't hear their conversation.

Seeing Lin Xuan turn around, Qin Lan smiled sweetly.

"To be honest, there's really no need. If you have less money, I will suffer. If you have more money, you are not worth it."

Huang Xiaoming still insisted: "Director Lin, I am serious. Do you think Li Rongrong can take [-] yuan and Shan Bingbing can take [-] yuan?"

The new and revised scripts are all about men.

Many scenes of Li Rongrong, Shan Bingbing and Xiao Shufei were deleted.

Although she is the first and second female lead in name, she plays a small role in terms of role.

For a small role, I offered three and a half million... Tsk tsk.

Lin Xuan sighed with emotion: "You are really willing to spend a lot of money to pick up girls."

Huang Xiaoming smiled, not knowing whether this sentence was a compliment to him.

"Well...just like you, let's wait until the audition to decide."

In other words, money will be given if the audition is successful, but no money will be given if the audition is unsuccessful.

"Okay, then I'll take you to the car."

The three of them waved goodbye outside the restaurant, and Qin Lan left in Huang Xiaoming's car.

As soon as she got in the car, she couldn't help but ask: "What are you talking about with Director Lin? My feet are sore from waiting."

Spending money to buy roles is very common in the industry, but after all, this matter is not on the table, so whether it succeeds or not, Huang Xiaoming has to keep it a secret.

Heaven knows and earth knows, you know and I know.

If Lin Xuan hears any rumors from a third person, he will definitely take the blame.

Huang Xiaoming has a crush on Qin Lan, but after all, he has not been carried away by love yet.

So he said casually: "What else can I say? I hope he can help me more during the audition."

"You two have such a good relationship and you are both Huayi actors. Is it so difficult to choose the second male lead?"

A good relationship is just better than an acquaintance.

He definitely couldn't tell her this, so Huang Xiaoming had no choice but to put the responsibility on Lin Xuan.

He said that he was considerate of the crew and was very strict in casting. If he couldn't pass the audition, it would be useless for anyone to intercede, not even Huayi's boss.

Huang Xiaoming said this just to cover up his relationship with Lin Xuan.

However, he never expected that these words would frighten Qin Lan and make her despair about the success rate of the audition.

She clenched her fists and secretly made up her mind.

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The next day, Lin Xuan received a call from Qin Lan asking him to have dinner.

"Didn't you just eat it yesterday?"

"Yesterday it was Huang Xiaoming's treat. Today it's me. It's different."

"Thank you, I appreciate it, but I don't have time tomorrow..."

"It's okay. I have time. I can wait. You can come at any time."

"That might be after eleven o'clock..."

"No problem, then we've settled."

After hanging up the phone, Lin Xuan looked puzzled.

Qin Lan spoke mysteriously.

Could it be that something happened to Huang Xiaoming?

In the evening, Lin Xuan had three dinner parties.

It was almost twelve o'clock when we arrived at the restaurant.

"Sorry, I'm late!"

"It's okay, it's not too late."

"Xiao Ming didn't come today?"

"No, he was the one talking yesterday. I invited you to dinner today just because I wanted to talk to you alone."

Tonight, Qin Lan dressed up even more exquisitely, exuding a unique charm from her clothes to her makeup.

"I've had dinner, just keep it simple."

Not only had he eaten it, but he had eaten it three times.

"Okay, let's have this first..."

Lin Xuan smelled strongly of alcohol, and Qin Lan thoughtfully ordered a hangover soup.

When the dishes were served, the two of them chatted while eating.

But after chatting for a long time, the food was not reduced much.

Lin Xuan was full, but Qin Lan was reserved.

So I ended up going back to drinking.

"Hey, the air conditioner in the private room is so hot."

After a few glasses of wine, Qin Lan's face turned red.

He casually took off his sweater, revealing his close-fitting clothes.

Lin Xuan's heart skipped a beat.

Something is wrong. Is this a beauty trap presented by Huang Xiaoming?

Impossible, I told him I would tell him the result during the audition.

With his cleverness, there is no way he could do such a thing.

It seemed that tonight's dinner was Qin Lan's own idea.

The purpose, of course, is because of the role.

Didn't Huang Xiaoming tell...

Also, you definitely can’t tell others this kind of thing.

Lin Xuan quickly figured out the situation.

ten minutes later.

Qin Lan sat in his arms and drank a glass of wine.

Lin Xuan reached out to touch it unceremoniously, feeling the delicate touch from his palm.

Qin Lan rested her head on his shoulder, her face was rosy and her breath was like a orchid.

Just by the sound of his breathing, an ordinary person would have been unable to control himself.

But Lin Xuan was still clear-headed and asked:

"You and Huang Xiaoming are not boyfriend and girlfriend, right?"

"Is this question important?"

"Of course it's important. After all, he's a colleague, so you can't put a hat on him."

"Haha, you are so kind."

"You don't expect much from a good person."

"That's a lot to ask for."

"That's true. There are not many men in the world who can withstand your move."

"Thank you for your compliment. I'm single and I'm not boyfriend and girlfriend with him. He's chasing me, but I haven't agreed yet."

"Then I'm relieved. But before taking the next step, I must remind you that the role depends on your audition performance."

Lin Xuan is merciless at all, he will not be easily manipulated by women.

Hearing this, Qin Lan sighed slightly.

She was a little disappointed, but she had expected it.

"I know, I just want to increase the probability of success, even if it's only one percent!"

Lin Xuan hugged her waist: "It depends on your performance, maybe [-]%!"

Qin Lan smiled and kissed him.

"go!"

(End of this chapter)