Chapter 40: Chapter 040: Taking Over the Drama, Auditioning Chapter 40: Chapter 040: Taking Over the Drama, Auditioning When Shen Yan changed her clothes and came out, everyone in the photoshoot area was stunned!
It was as if a fairy had descended from heaven.
Brendon’s voice trembled with excitement, “Oh my God! You’re truly God’s favorite!”
Liu Su followed her the whole process, and upon seeing Shen Yan’s elegant yet stunning makeup, he hurriedly took out his phone, snapped several pictures from different angles, and then sent them to Qi Si, who was overseas.
Qi Si faced the sea breeze, standing on the deck of a cruise ship.
His phone in his pocket vibrated slightly, and with his slender hand, he took it out and saw the dozen photos Liu Su had sent.
His handsome eyebrows furrowed slightly.
If Liu Su wasn’t someone the old man had assigned to him, he would have sent him away long ago.
He glanced at the photos, intending to switch off the phone, but paused.
His gaze fell on the slightly upturned smiling face of the young girl, so delicate it reminded him of a fairy who had descended to earth.
The styling was simple yet elegant, giving a very comfortable feeling at first sight!
Her loose long hair was slightly curly, seemingly no different from her usual makeup, yet combined with her face, it inexplicably gave off a celestial aura.
In the photos, the girl’s skin was so white it shone!
The halo light hit the side of her face, perfectly blurring her gaze towards the camera, giving one the illusion that she was tenderly watching you.
His fingertips unintentionally touched those eyes, and the screen just turned off.
Qi Si immediately came to his senses.
His handsome brows tightened a bit.
What was he doing just now?
He placed the phone back in his pocket, and a young man in a suit and leather shoes respectfully stood behind him, “Sir, they have already entered the casino.”
Qi Si’s phone in his pocket vibrated again.
This time he didn’t take it out, but turned around and walked into the cabin with the man in the suit.
*
Shen Yan’s photoshoot lasted a whole day.
Brendon was so dedicated that he almost didn’t give Shen Yan time to eat lunch, only thinking about shooting a better product quickly.
He had altered all the previously designed ad actions and lines for Shen Yan.
Shen Yan’s performance also impressed Brendon!
It didn’t look like she was new at all.
Shen Yan herself was very perceptive, especially skilled at capturing the camera.
It wasn’t until after nine in the evening that Brendon reluctantly let her go.
The car was already waiting outside, and as soon as Shen Yan got into the car, she leaned against the window and looked toward a direction with a momentary sharp coldness in her eyes.
Liu Su stood outside the car, looking around, feeling that they were being photographed from their side.
“Miss Shen must be tired.”
“Not really.”
She didn’t feel tired.
“I didn’t expect Miss Shen to have such strong camera presence. I’ve heard that Brendon is very picky, but with you, he seemed to totally drop his airs,” remembering how Brendon asked for Shen Yan’s private WeChat and immediately followed her Microblog on the spot, he couldn’t help feeling reassured.
“Brendon is very professional,” Shen Yan gave a fair assessment.
Liu Su smiled and let Shen Yan rest for a while.
*
Liu Su trusted his instincts and after dropping Shen Yan at the entrance, he quickly made a call to keep an eye on things so no substandard photos would leak out.
Though the endorsement ad wasn’t meant to be secretive, having it publicized by outsiders meant losing the initiative to the brand.
It would make a stronger impact if released directly by the brand.
Liu Su believed that with this endorsement ad, Shen Yan would definitely make a hit.
After arranging everything, Liu Su went upstairs and knocked on Shen Yan’s door.
Shen Yan was preparing to freshen up, and upon seeing Liu Su, she asked, “Uncle Liu, is there anything else?”
“Thanks to Brendon’s dedication, your advertising video and the main film were shot together. I won’t need to manage Miss Shen’s Weibo account anymore. When the brand releases the advertisement, please just repost it on Weibo.”
Shen Yan nodded, “Of course.”
“Also, here is a drama that I’ve selected for Miss Shen. The live survival show hasn’t confirmed when shooting will continue, so let’s take up something else during this gap.”
Since Shen Yan had said that she would take on any role, Liu Su naturally had to make sure he chose the right ones for her.
The drama he had in hand was a serious political plot, and Shen Yan’s status was not yet high enough; a secondary female role would be more suitable for her.
He had examined it closely, and there were absolutely no intimate scenes.
In the drama, this secondary female character was a female assassin stationed by the male lead’s side.
Her character setting was not bad.
Shen Yan took the script and said, “I’ll think it over carefully. Is this for tomorrow’s schedule?”
“If Miss Shen finds it appropriate, she could go directly for the audition tomorrow.”
“I’ll get back to Uncle Liu in a moment.”
Liu Su left.
Shen Yan did not immediately flip through the script; she washed up before sitting on the bed to review it.
The words “Stratagem Sage” were printed on the first page.
Shen Yan briefly looked through the script, knowing her role was the secondary female.
The male lead was a tragic prince of the dynasty, thrown into a cold palace at the age of three to fend for himself, and at the age of six, almost lost his life in the palace due to a power struggle.
A great fire forced him to flee the palace and wander outside.
Only after repeatedly facing dangers outside did he manage to survive and meet the reclusive Stratagem Sage, who saved him and naturally passed on his mantle to him.
The role Shen Yan was taking, the secondary female, was rescued by the male lead from traffickers, thus avoiding being sent to a place of ill repute.
Then it was mutual redemption, with the secondary female eventually dying for the male lead.
From those experiences, if the secondary female did not die, she would definitely be the lead.
Since Liu Su had gotten the script, her role as the secondary female was essentially confirmed.
Shen Yan quite liked it and sent a message to Liu Su using her phone.
Liu Su told Shen Yan to rest well and go for the audition tomorrow.
A confirmation was a confirmation, but the audition process was definitely necessary.
After all, Shen Yan’s acting skills were terrible.
When Director Li heard the name Shen Yan, he checked who she was.
The results almost sent his blood pressure through the roof.
Compelled by power, he gritted his teeth and agreed to it.
He had intended to give her a minor role, but Liu Su forcefully secured this likable secondary female role using his influence.
Now, Director Li was literally having a heart attack at home.
Sending Shen Yan for the audition was with the intention of eliminating her from the role.
As long as Shen Yan’s acting was poor enough, the “Stratagem Sage” crew could find a way to cut her out.
To offend the capital or not.
For the perfection-seeking Director Li, he would rather offend than accept a rough actress.
The secondary female role was no less critical than the lead and secondary lead.
Because in the later stages, the secondary female had significant influence over the male lead.
She was also the key person who brought the male lead and the lead female together.
Such a role, how could they possibly let someone with no acting skills play it?
*
Shen Yan still sat down punctually at 6 o’clock to have breakfast.
Liu Su was eating while taking a call.
After putting down his phone, he said to Shen Yan, “Last night, someone photographed Miss Shen coming out of the Lizi Building; there were quite a few speculations. All have been handled by public relations, so there’s no need to worry. The role for today’s audition is highly contested, but it shouldn’t affect Miss Shen. Just do your best without any pressure.”
Shen Yan nodded.
Although she had never acted before, she was quite confident in her abilities.
“I’ve heard some rumors that the female lead in ‘Stratagem Sage’ has already been decided. It’s someone Miss Shen knows.”
“Chu Jinghe?”
“Miss Shen guessed right; it’s her. After all, it’s Director Li’s drama, everyone is desperately trying to get in. I specifically looked into Chu Jinghe’s acting skills, and they are quite good.”
Shen Yan’s eyes flickered slightly, “Is the male lead Mu Jincheng?”
“I haven’t found out about that,” Liu Su frowned deeply, if it was Mu Jincheng, it might be better not to take this drama.
Liu Su was already planning in his mind how to keep Shen Yan and Mu Jincheng apart.