TPH Chapter 2.2

The Protagonist’s Halo [Arc 1] Chapter 2.1: Entertainment Circle Vase (4)

There is also an explanation for Pei Yiren’s closeness to Ji Yanhuai. Everyone knows that when auditioning for the second female role, Pei Yiren unexpectedly boldly and frankly said that she was a fan of actor Ji. Of course, her acting performance during the audition was also recognized by the director and actor Ji. Only then was Pei Yiren able to play this role. This interesting story is also an open secret in the crew.

And unlike Su Man, Pei Yiren had a good reputation in the crew. She would send cakes and milk tea to the crew from time to time, and help them build good relationships. The crew members also spoke well of her.

Every time Pei Yiren went to see Ji Yanhuai, she was very open and didn’t hide anything. They discussed things related to acting, and staff members would often pass by and see her without misunderstanding anything.

The most important thing is Ji Yanhuai’s attitude. Although it was a little cold, he still answered one by one.

The other actors and staff were surprised at Pei Yiren’s courage and admired her dedication to her acting skills. Otherwise, Ji Yanhuai would not have softened his attitude. If it were someone else, Ji Yanhuai would have rejected her coldly.

“Teacher Ji, I have some questions for you regarding the thirteenth scene.”

“Teacher Ji, you are so amazing. Now that you put it like that, I understand.”

After a few questions, Pei Yiren smiled sweetly, clean and refreshing, and said casually like a girl next door, “I will definitely treat you to a meal if I have the chance, Teacher Ji, to thank you.”

Ji Yanhuai hesitated for a moment, feeling that Pei Yiren’s words might just be an expression of gratitude to him and without any other meaning, so he responded without any objection.

Director Zhang came back, and Pei Yiren did not continue to ask Ji Yanhuai for advice. She left sensibly.

Director Zhang also had a good impression of Pei Yiren. Although she was a newcomer, she was serious, hardworking and dedicated, and her acting skills were surprisingly good. In comparison, Su Man seemed much worse. Moreover, he had just heard some words from the staff, which made his impression on Su Man even worse. He even regretted choosing Su Man as the heroine.

The male lead of this drama was Ji Yanhuai from the beginning. The story mainly tells about Cheng Xing, played by him, who gradually becomes stronger after experiencing life changes, wandering, ups and downs in business wars, fighting wits and courage with various characters, etc. The production is excellent, the script is solid, and the main role is focused on the male lead Ji Yanhuai, and there are not many roles for female characters.

It was actually Director Zhang who initially suggested that Su Man get the female lead in this drama.

Director Zhang chose Su Man on a whim, taking advantage of the popularity of couple collaborations. Su Man’s appearance also fits the role of the male protagonist’s beloved and hated girlfriend.

Director Zhang recognized Pei Yiren’s acting skills as a newcomer, but her pretty appearance really couldn’t support the role of the heroine. If the heroine was less beautiful than other female characters, it would easily be criticized by the audience after the show was broadcast.

But Director Zhang didn’t expect that Su Man not only failed to act well in such a small role, but also had no manners and even resented him behind his back. If he had known earlier, he would have hired another actress. Even if he couldn’t find someone prettier than Su Man, there were still some who were slightly worse.

Director Zhang said a few words to Ji Yanhuai under the influence of alcohol. After all, he still cared about the relationship between Ji Yanhuai and Su Man. Even though they had not been as close as lovers since joining the crew, Director Zhang regarded it as Ji Yanhuai’s professionalism and he would not let his personal emotions affect the filming.

Ji Yanhuai also behaved as he did in the past, saying calmly, “Director Zhang, don’t worry about me.”

Director Zhang nodded. That was good. If Su Man’s performance was not satisfactory again, he would not accommodate an artist.

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After finishing the night scene, Ji Yanhuai returned to the hotel very late. His agent Zhou Zhuo came over with a gloomy face. He was well-informed about the news in the crew. He knew not only that Su Man was scolded for NG in the morning, but also that Director Zhang was somewhat dissatisfied with Su Man and so on.

Zhou Zhuo said angrily, “How much trouble is this woman Su Man going to cause you?”

Zhou Zhuocai didn’t care whether Su Man’s acting was good or bad. He would be happier if she angered the director and was replaced. But since she is Ji Yanhuai’s girlfriend now, what if she implicates Ji Yanhuai?

Director Zhang is a gold medal director in the TV drama circle, otherwise the agent would not have allowed Ji Yanhuai to condescend to film a TV drama.

Manager Zhou Zhuo has always disliked Su Man, thinking that she deliberately climbed up to Ji Yanhuai’s position and resources.

Haha, he has seen many women like this in the circle.

Zhou Zhuo was really angry about this relationship and disliked Su Man’s reputation as a vase which dragged down Ji Yanhuai.

Ji Yanhuai understood Zhou Zhuo’s concerns and explained calmly, “Director Zhang wouldn’t think so.” Otherwise, he wouldn’t have informed him at the dinner table.

Manager Zhou Zhuo smiled contemptuously, “But I’m afraid someone would do this on purpose. Who knows if she’s out thereunder the banner of your girlfriend to get benefits everywhere.”

He was eager to find an opportunity to tear Su Man away from his own artist, so as not to affect Ji Yanhuai’s lofty image as the movie emperor.

Zhou Zhuo continued to mutter, “When the role was decided, I told you not to let Su Man appear in the same play with you. Ask Director Zhang to replace her so that she won’t drag you down.”

It may be a bit of hindsight to say this, but when Zhou Zhuo thought about how many fans of Ji Yanhuai went to his Weibo after the official announcement of this drama and scolded him for being incompetent and crazy for letting Ji Yanhuai and Su Man, a vase, act together, he got so angry that his teeth ached.

Suddenly, Ji Yanhuai’s cell phone rang twice inside his coat. He was tired after filming all day and didn’t want to move, so he let his agent take it out to see who it was.

Zhou Zhuo paused, his eyes showing disgust, “It’s Su Man.”

He snorted, as if he had guessed Su Man’s intention, “She’s trying to curry favor with the director after offending him. Does she want you to speak well of her to the director? Ji Yanhuai, don’t take on this matter.”

Ji Yanhuai was indeed a little tired, and rubbed his brows, “Let’s talk about it another day.”

The manager didn’t want Ji Yanhuai to be influenced by Su Man. He suddenly remembered something and frowned, “What’s going on with Pei Yiren?”

He also heard that Pei Yiren was somewhat close to Ji Yanhuai in the crew, and was worried that she might have other intentions.

Ji Yanhuai explained calmly, “She’s just a junior whom I admire. She has good acting skills.”

She made progress after each suggestion. She was not as obsessed with him as other female artists. She behaved neither humble nor arrogant, had a natural attitude, and was passionate about acting. Ji Yanhuai even saw his own shadow in her. He had insisted on entering the entertainment industry despite his family’s opposition, not for fame or fortune but for pure love, which naturally made Ji Yanhuai feel good about her.

After hearing Ji Yanhuai’s explanation, the agent ignored this little matter, and he didn’t hear any other rumors.