Chapter 34: Rumored Girlfriend
Tang Yan was very happy to receive Director Li's invitation for an audition, while Luo Jin was quite regretful.
He had also practiced martial arts since he was young and had a foundation in it.
Unfortunately, he wasn't old enough, otherwise, he could have competed for the role of Male No. 2.
The audition was scheduled for October 28th, and Li Chen planned to finalize the roles within a single day.
The company's front desk lady and several other girls, upon seeing Gu Tianle, were completely infatuated and couldn't control themselves.
Coming to such a small company, Gu Tianle always felt a strong sense of incongruity.
It was like a shell company in Hong Kong, feeling like it could run away at any time.
Perhaps a few days prior, this feeling would have been even stronger for him.
However, now everyone knew the strength of Rongchen Film and Television, and no one dared to neglect it.
Li Chen's office served as a temporary audition room.
Gu Tianle was currently at the peak of his attractiveness, and the drama 'A Step into the Past' had once again garnered him countless fans after 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' in '95.
Li Chen nodded; the only potential drawback for this actor to play Wang Sheng might be his slightly older age.
However, this could be compensated for with makeup at that time.
"Mr. Gu, you can have your agent come to the company to sign the contract."
Gu Tianle smiled and said, "Does Director Li mean I passed? I thought I'd have to go back and wait for a notification."
Li Chen also smiled and said, "I don't have that many rules. For invited auditions, whether one passes or not will be clearly communicated to the actor face-to-face."
"Alright, thank you, Director Li."
"Wow, he's so handsome."
"Much more handsome than Director Li."
"Shhh!"
Several girls from the company chattered as they watched Gu Tianle's departing back.
There was no discrepancy with the invited audition; the reason Li Chen insisted on an audition was actually to confirm his own judgment.
Tang Yan also emerged from Li Chen's office with a joyful expression; she had passed the role audition without any suspense.
As soon as she came out, she called Luo Jin: "I have good news for you, I passed the audition."
"Congratulations, Miss Tang, for successfully passing. I have already prepared a banquet to celebrate, please..."
As soon as Luo Jin finished speaking, Tang Yan smiled and said, "Next time, Director Li is inviting me to dinner, so you go have fun by yourself."
"Director Li is inviting you to dinner?" Luo Jin asked, puzzled.
He was aware of the ambiguity between Director Li and Liu Yifei, so why would he invite Tangtang to dinner?
And he also knew what his relationship with Tangtang was.
Luo Jin wondered, "Is that so? Then I'll ask Director Li if we can add an extra pair of chopsticks..."
Li Bingbing was very happy to successfully get the role.
"Siwei, I got the role, so I'm treating you to dinner. You pick the place."
"Congratulations, Sister Bingbing, I knew you'd have no problem. Tonight might not work, Director Li is looking for me."
Yang Siwei took the handbag and script file bag from Li Bingbing, replying with discretion.
Only after all the personnel auditions were completed did Li Chen see Luo Jin's message.
This old fellow, he couldn't be afraid that I would take advantage of Tang Yan, could he? He even wants to come along for a meal.
The roles were finally decided:
Fox Demon Xiao Wei: Zhou Xun
Wang Sheng: Gu Tianle
Pei Rong: Li Bingbing
Pang Yong: Zhao Wenzhuo
Xia Bing: Tang Yan
Lizard Demon: Zhou Zhaolong
Li Bingbing's victory over Sun Li and Zeng Li also had its reasons.
In terms of appearance alone, Zeng Li was undoubtedly more outstanding.
However, in terms of role compatibility, Zeng Li did not have an advantage over Li Bingbing and Sun Li.
Both of them were more suitable for the role of Pei Rong than Zeng Li, both in terms of experience and acting skills.
But compared to Li Bingbing, both of them were a bit too green.
Afterward, Li Chen sent a message to Mei Ting, saying that he would consider her for suitable roles next time.
Mei Ting was relieved; she could recommend her best friend for an audition, but she couldn't influence Director Li's casting choices.
Mei Ting politely replied with a thank you.
In the evening, Yang Siwei drove Li Chen, Tang Yan, and Luo Jin.
In the car, Li Chen teased, "Old Luo, are you planning to make it official? So openly?"
Tang Yan looked at Luo Jin with a smile: "Director Li invited me to dinner, and you have to tag along too, you're so petty!"
Luo Jin and Tang Yan, sitting in the back, laughed and said, "Hey, hey, hey, don't misunderstand, I'm just here to freeload."
Yang Siwei, while driving, laughed and said, "Not everyone can freeload on our Director Li's meals. Be careful not to lose both your wife and your army."
Luo Jin and Tang Yan exchanged glances.
Li Chen smiled; this Yang Siwei really had a good way with words.
At the dinner table, Yang Siwei proactively chatted with Tang Yan.
Li Chen and Luo Jin chatted casually, but Luo Jin was clearly distracted.
Li Chen also noticed this, so he didn't keep him in suspense any longer.
Li Chen looked at Tang Yan and said, "I invited you to dinner today because I wanted to ask if you would be willing to sign with my company."
Yang Siwei also put down her chopsticks, watching Tang Yan expectantly.
Perhaps this was the first artist she would manage.
Tall, outstanding in appearance, and most importantly, a newcomer, full of various possibilities.
Of course, from her perspective, outstanding appearance might be a factor that restricts acting skills.
Because most people are essentially appearance-oriented.
If she were to choose an actress, she might not choose Tang Yan, but if she were choosing a star, she felt that her boss's judgment was perfectly fine.
Tang Yan and Luo Jin were both stunned, not expecting Yang Siwei's remark about losing both wife and army to mean this.
Luo Jin immediately reacted, happily saying, "Tangtang, what is there to consider?"
"If Director Li's company wants to sign artists, people would fight tooth and nail, and still might not get in."
Tang Yan was also delighted. She was now a junior in college, and the school didn't object to her taking on acting roles.
Tang Yan smiled and said, "Director Li, you once said that I might encounter a better company in the future. Were you talking about your own company?"
Li Chen also smiled and said, "If you put it that way, you're right. Compared to Orange Sky Entertainment, Tangren Media, and Rongxinda, where is my company lacking?"
Tang Yan stood up, extended her hand, and said with a straightforward smile, "Director Li, I'll be relying on your care from now on."
Li Chen also stood up, gently held her hand, and smiled, "Aren't you going to ask about the contract terms? You're agreeing so readily?"
Tang Yan smiled back, "No need to ask. I trust Director Li's character."
"I believe Director Li won't treat me unfairly. Besides, what right do I, a student, have to refuse Director Li?"
Luo Jin interjected, teasing, "Hey, hey, that's enough, Director Li. You've been holding Tangtang's hand for over ten seconds."
Tang Yan glared at Luo Jin: "Shut up, you. If Director Li really had such intentions, he could have discussed signing with me before the audition."
Luo Jin chuckled, not retorting. He, of course, knew all this, not to mention the matter with Liu Yifei.
Li Chen released her hand and smiled, "Siwei will be your agent, and she will explain the contract clearly to you."
Signing Tang Yan went very smoothly. Whether considering Tang Yan's future individual economic value or from the company's perspective,
Signing Tang Yan was not a loss. Once she matures, he could fully support her in opening a studio.
This was one of the directions for his company's future artist contracts.
Luo Jin joked, "Director Li, why don't you sign me too?"
Li Chen shook his head and said, "Let's not. My company doesn't operate as a husband-and-wife business."
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