TPH Chapter 21.2

The Protagonist’s Halo [Arc 1] Chapter 21.2: Entertainment Circle Vase (28)

Pei Yiren bit her lip, but still didn’t say anything about recommending herself as the female lead. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to, but she knew she wasn’t qualified enough at the moment. Instead of offending Luo Qiyi because of a play, it would be better to cling to Luo Qiyi’s thigh and have a smooth and unimpeded career in the entertainment industry in the future.

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Xiao Han did not have the slightest regret or remorse for missing out, and not being able to perform might not be her loss, it might be Luo Qiyi’s loss.

Even when the original owner was at her lowest point, she never thought of using her beauty to hook up with a wealthy man like Luo Qiyi. If she continued to stay with Luo Qiyi, she was afraid that she would defile the original owner.

Although the original owner was silly and still in love with Ji Yanhuai at that time, Xiao Han thought her sillyness was cute.

Others may say she is stupid, but she has a higher bottom line than others.

As for Luo Qiyi, in Xiao Han’s opinion, Luo Qiyi was no different from those conceited bosses. His appearance was different, he looked better, and he had the air of a gentleman, but at heart, he was the same.

According to Bu Yu’s follow-up, Luo Qiyi didn’t get angry or anything like that over Xiao Han’s refusal to act or sign the endorsement contract, nor did he pursue the issue further. The film’s crew quickly found another popular and well-presented leading lady, and filming began immediately.

Luo Qiyi had long passed the naive age of being driven to madness for a beautiful woman. He might have had one or two romantic relationships in his youth, but he later understood that as long as he had wealth and status, he could sit firmly at the top.

No matter whether the woman he comes into contact with is sophisticated or simple, ambitious or innocent, he can satisfy her without having to intervene personally.

Sometimes pity and sympathy come from the heart, but the sincerity of such people is pitifully cheap, because all they have to give is material things.

Agent Bu Yu wanted to get new resources for his artist and couldn’t let her waste time at home.

As a result, Xiao Han suddenly became busy and told her agent that she wanted to act in a play.

When her agent Bu Yu was wondering when a play was handed to Xiao Han without her knowledge, Xiao Han handed her a book and added a sentence, “I want to play this story.”

It was the book “Awakening from a Dream” that Xiao Han had been reading for a long time recently. It was a novel written in the golden age of the last century. It had been filmed before, but it was not very good. Gradually, the novel was forgotten in the dust of history.

Agent Bu Yu: “…”

She knows that her artist is a little willful.

But she had nothing but the book, not even a script or a director, and she told herself that she wanted to act in this play.

Agent Bu Yu felt the vein on her forehead throbbing slightly, but when she met Su Man’s clear and moving (her illusion) eyes, she couldn’t help but soften her tone, “Su Man, you have to know that filming a movie is not that simple. It requires finding a good director, screenwriter, and all the actors, as well as the early preparations for the project.”

Xiao Han thought for a moment, “Then I’ll try and see if I can figure it out.”

After a few days, Xiao Han only went out occasionally. Her agent Bu Yu arranged for Xiao Xia and another assistant to accompany her, and told them not to go to public places, but there was no restriction on her whereabouts.

When Bu Yu was about to forget about this matter, Xiao Han told her that she had completed the first step in preparing for the film project, directing.

The agent Bu Yu did not expect that her artist was so proactive. She thought it was just a sudden idea, but she did not expect that she would actually do it as soon as she said it.

But it can’t be that third-rate director pulled from some corner, Bu Yu thought worriedly. Su Man has a bright future now, and she can’t be deceived by some fake director who makes a bad movie and ruins her reputation.

So she asked solemnly, “Su Man, which director are you looking for?”

Xiao Han casually said, “It’s Director Qiao.”

“Which Director Qiao?” Agent Bu Yu’s pupils shrank slightly. The surname “Qiao” is quite special in the entertainment industry. Could it be the one she was thinking of?

Xiao Han tilted her head. “That’s Director Qiao Yuanfang. I don’t think there’s any other director with the last name Qiao in China.”

The agent wanted to slap herself for having just guessed that this was a sham director. It turned out to be none other than one of the rare female directors in China, and one of the very best. Qiao Fangyuan, in her youth, was a renowned figure of the new era and new thought. Despite her wealthy background, she bravely pursued her ideals and was independent. She made significant contributions to the development of Chinese cinema and was ranked ninth in the International Cinema Hall of Fame, the first female director to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

The scenery in the films she shot is also unique and difficult to imitate. It can be said that she has been making films for most of her life, gaining both fame and fortune, and is well-known both at home and abroad. She only retired to recuperate ten years ago. Not only has she not made any films over the years, she has rarely appeared in public.

Xiao Han asked Director Zhang, Director Qin and others about this. When they were talking about the gorgeous filming style of “Awakening from a Dream”, they mentioned the semi-retired director Qiao Fangyuan. Of course, they didn’t hold out much hope and mentioned several other directors.

Xiao Han was thinking of looking for them one by one, and naturally the first one she would look for would be the best one.

She personally visited Director Qiao with the book “Awakening from a Dream” and stayed at her house for half a day. She even had lunch at her house.

Xiao Han described the entire process in a very concise and straightforward manner, seemingly omitting the most exciting details and leaving only the beginning and the end. Her agent, Bu Yu, was deeply disappointed, but her excitement remained undimmed.

“Qiao… Director Qiao agreed.” Bu Yu still couldn’t believe it.

Xiao Han nodded. “Director Qiao is in good health. Filming a movie is no big deal. Besides, we talked about it and she is quite interested in this movie.”

“The rest include screenwriters, investors, and other actors…” Xiao Han thought seriously, counting what was still missing.

“The investment is contracted by the company.” Shen Can said without hesitation.

Since Xiao Han had access to Director Qiao Yuanfang, it was necessary for the agent to inform the company. Then Shen Can heard about this drama that was still lacking in everything, and said these words of a domineering president on the spot.

“And the publicity and distribution company is also involved.”

Because he was afraid that the butterfly effect brought about by his rebirth would affect Su Man’s career, Shen Can was very relaxed with Su Man and did not interfere at all, because he knew that

Su Man also had a unique vision in choosing scripts and roles.

Just like in her previous life, Su Man was going to film this drama. The protagonist was Su Man, and the director was the returning Director Qiao Fangyuan. That’s right.

This is “Awakening from a Dream”, a movie that set a record for Chinese-language films and is recorded in film history. He would be a fool if he missed the opportunity to invest in it.

“Mr. Shen is so generous.” Xiao Han sighed sincerely.

In reality, Xiao Han’s budget wouldn’t exceed 30 million. After all, she, the lead actress, and Director Qiao, whom she had persuaded, were both unpaid. Their salaries would, at most, be lumped into the box office revenue share. The remaining costs weren’t high, and filming would be completed. She planned to pay for it herself, and to that end, she had her agent, Bu Yu, arrange for her to take on a few short-term endorsements.

“Boss Shen is such a good person.” Bu Yu hadn’t expected Boss Shen to support her so readily, but she was genuinely happy about it. She knew with the company’s support and Director Qiao, who Su Man had brought in, the show was almost a sure thing.

Xiao Han could sense that there was something strange about Mr. Shen, whom she had rarely met, but since he had no ill intentions and was truly on her side, Xiao Han would not delve into it or ask 9526 to investigate.

With the strong support of Mr. Shen and Director Qiao in charge, the preparation and project of this film was completed faster than anyone imagined, except Xiao Han.

Since everything is ready, what does it matter whether it is early or late?

Shen Duo had just returned from shooting a promotional MV abroad when he heard that the company was preparing a film project. Although no news had been revealed yet, many people in the company were already discussing that President Shen was being too kind to Su Man, and even Shen Duo’s agent had mentioned it.

Shen Duo still had great confidence in his brother’s integrity in not eating grass in his own backyard, but he still went up to ask out of curiosity.

His brother Shen Can has always only done business that is sure to win, but now he suddenly pours most of his resources into investing in a film project. Of course, it is strange.

Shen Can was filled with the excitement of participating in and making history. The most important thing was that he could imagine that after the show came out, the amusement company he founded would rise as quickly as Su Man. Who said that a movie or an epoch-making superstar couldn’t lead a company to rise? The small workshop studio in Su Man’s previous life became a synonym for the legend of the entertainment industry.

It’s a pity that I can’t tell anyone about these things for the time being. Some people even suspect that he wants to take advantage of his own artists. Humph.

Even his silly brother came to see if he had changed his personality. Shen Can sighed, and for once, a sense of brotherhood surged. He patted his shoulder and said gently, “Go and try out for the screen.”

That is a movie that will go down in film history in the future, and Shen Duo was not lucky enough to be in it in his previous life.

Shen Duo recalled the difficult time he had spent acting opposite Su Man. He couldn’t help but shudder and shook his head violently, “No.”

Shen Can’s face turned cold in an instant, “Then go.”

Shen Duo: “…” Sure enough, it was his elder brother again.