Chapter 506: Resolution

After the audition ended, Zhao Xilin was still somewhat dazed.

He never expected that he could play the male lead in a big production so quickly. If he hadn't pinched his thigh a few times, he would have even thought he was dreaming.

"Is the impact on you that big?" After the actors left, Miss Luo Quan saw Zhao Xilin still standing there foolishly and teased him with a smile.

"It really is huge! Director, I don't know how to thank you." Zhao Xilin came back to his senses, his eyes full of excitement and gratitude.

"Don't be in a hurry to thank me." Miss Luo Quan waved her hand and said: "This movie is mainly about a woman's story. Even if it's the male lead, the screen time won't be too much. Expecting to become an overnight sensation based on this role is not very realistic."

"I understand, but this is a male lead after all. This is the first time in my life I've had such an important role!" After being doused with cold water, Zhao Xilin's high spirits did not diminish.

Miss Luo Quan nodded: "Having such thoughts is good. Work hard to study the role. After the movie is released, you will still gain a lot of popularity. With your image conditions, your future won't be bad."

Mentioning the future, Zhao Xilin's eyes dimmed. He looked at Miss Luo Quan and hesitated: "Director, actually there is one thing I haven't had time to tell you. This matter might bring some trouble to the crew."

"What is it?" Miss Luo Quan frowned, "You don't have any criminal record, do you?"

When filming a movie, the most feared thing is that the lead has bad behavior or a criminal record. These have no power when no one exposes them.

Once the movie is finished and promotion begins, the media will dig into the past of the leads, hoping to dig up big news to gain traffic.

If the lead's negative news is dug up at this time, it will affect the movie's public perception at best, and lead to the GD Bureau delaying the release or even a reshoot at worst.

So as soon as Miss Luo Quan heard Zhao Xilin say this, she immediately took it seriously, fearing that he had published some inappropriate remarks on the internet or had a record of drunk driving.

"How could that be? I am a law-abiding good citizen." Zhao Xilin realized Director Luo misunderstood and quickly explained.

Subsequently, he spilled the beans about his situation with that "NT" director.

"Every word here is true. I'm not the only male actor who has been entangled by that director. If you don't believe me, I can call other witnesses!" Zhao Xilin looked sincere.

Actually, this kind of thing is somewhat shameful for a boy. Being able to tell a girl already took tremendous courage.

However, he also knew that the news of having obtained the lead role would spread sooner or later. Rather than letting that director find Miss Luo Quan, it was better to confess himself.

As for Miss Luo Quan, she basically already believed him eighty percent.

She didn't have mind-reading skills and didn't know whether Zhao Xilin was telling the truth or a lie.

But since the system suggested she could sign him, it meant Zhao Xilin's character was fine. Miss Luo Quan had already obtained corroboration on this point from Fan Ying.

If that director really called to discuss it with her privately, it would mean he really had a problem. If he really wanted to deal with a male actor with poor character, wouldn't it be enough to just greet all the crews?

Not daring to make a big scene must mean he is afraid of attracting too much attention. This is just bullying these Hengdian drifters who have no ability to create public opinion.

However, even without her, that director's good days probably won't last long. Zhao Xilin's fans on Bilibili are growing more and more. When the time is ripe, he will directly expose him, and it will definitely cause a huge stir.

That director had better be kind and not make this call, otherwise, Miss Luo Quan wouldn't mind accelerating his social death process.

"Don't worry, if this director really finds me, I will handle it. If it's really as you said, I will definitely clear your name!" Miss Luo Quan said with a serious expression, "By the way, what is his name? Is his ability so great that so many crews are unwilling to offend him?"

"His name is Niu Jie."

Miss Luo Quan recalled it, and then searched on Baidu with her phone.

He is indeed a quite famous director, having filmed many masterpieces with good reputation and box office, and his relationship with some big shots in the circle is also quite good, which fits Zhao Xilin's description of him—broad connections.

However, no matter how broad his connections are, he can't reach her.

After giving Zhao Xilin a reassurance, Miss Luo Quan ended today's actor audition work, packed her things, and returned to the hotel.

Originally, she thought Niu Jie's revenge would only come after the movie's lead actor list was exposed, but she didn't expect it to come so quickly.

At night, when she was browsing Bilibili, her phone suddenly rang. It was an unknown number.

She raised her eyebrows, thinking that this Niu Jie's news is quite well-informed. Could it be that he has been sending people to watch Zhao Xilin's movements?

"Hello, who is this?" Miss Luo Quan's tone was neither cold nor warm. She had this tone for all unknown numbers.

"Is this the big star Miss Luo Quan? I am Niu Jie. I don't know if you recognize me." A middle-aged man's voice came from the other end of the phone, sounding quite kind.

"Oh, Director Niu, why did your call suddenly come to me?" Miss Luo Quan started playing dumb.

"I heard you have a new play in Hengdian?"

Miss Luo Quan smiled: "Director Niu, your news is quite well-informed. I haven't even held the official press conference yet, and you already know."

"Hi, isn't it because I have some acquaintances at the GD Bureau? I happened to know about this during a casual chat."

Niu Jie's words sounded like there was more to them, as if reminding Miss Luo Quan that he had someone above him, or popularizing his ability to her, who didn't mix much in the domestic circle.

"So what is the matter with you calling me?" Miss Luo Quan didn't intend to waste any more words with this person. Every minute and every second of her life was precious, and even if it was to be wasted, it wouldn't be on such a person.

"There is a male actor named Zhao Xilin who joined your crew, right?"

Miss Luo Quan directly admitted: "There is such a person. I even let him play the male lead."

Niu Jie was anxious when he heard this: "Oh, this kid is not a good thing. When he was in my crew before, he often harassed female actors and also had conflicts with me, the director. I fired him in a fit of anger, and as a result, he held a grudge and spread rumors about me everywhere to slander me. I called to remind you of this."

Miss Luo Quan chuckled: "Is that so? But what I heard is another version."

"This is all that kid lying to you. I am not that kind of person at all!" Niu Jie's acting skills were as excellent as the male lead in the movie he said he filmed, making it impossible for people to distinguish between true and false.

But fake can never be true.

Miss Luo Quan smiled and said: "Director Niu, I haven't said what Zhao Xilin fabricated yet. Why are you so certain to start explaining?"

"Uh... this kid's rumors are nothing more than those few sentences. He has already committed many previous offenses, so I know without guessing."

From here on, Niu Jie's tone was obviously much weaker, but he was still stubborn.

Miss Luo Quan sneered and said: "Alright, Director Niu, I have no interest in understanding the matter between you and Zhao Xilin. It's not up to me to say who is right and who is wrong.

If it's really as you said, he is spreading rumors about you everywhere, and you, Director Niu, are a celebrity of some size, wouldn't it be enough to just send him a lawyer's letter? If it really doesn't work, just see him in court simply. Why bother so hard to call every director of the crew Zhao Xilin is in?"

Niu Jie's tone was much stiffer: "Miss Luo Quan, I am also thinking for your movie. After all, if things get big, it's your crew and investors who suffer. In this current public opinion environment, making a movie flop is really too simple. It only takes a small negative news."

Miss Luo Quan asked seriously: "Are you threatening me, Director Niu?"

Niu Jie's tone was very calm: "Don't misunderstand. I'm just helping you remove the black sheep in the crew. You have always had a good reputation in the circle. It would be a pity to ruin your reputation because of such a villain."

"This won't bother you. If the movie loses money, it's my business, and it has nothing to do with you. If you really can't stand it, then I support you in picking up the weapon of law and suing this bastard who tried to seduce you. After the judgment comes down, I will apologize to you on the whole network and all platforms.

Think about it, a star of my level apologizing to you, what a face-saving thing that is. Even a heavenly king star doesn't have this treatment. Isn't what you are doing a double happiness?" Miss Luo Quan finally began to exert her level as a great Yin-Yang master, mocking Niu Jie, knowing his psychology of not daring to make things big.

For a famous director who has already achieved success, money and power have already been enjoyed enough. What he cherishes most is naturally his reputation.

If he hasn't done these things, of course, he doesn't have to fear the public mouth.

But if he has really done these sordid things, he will be more afraid of expanding the matter than anyone else.

However, the protagonists of these few days will only be this couple.

Miss Luo Quan is also afraid, but apart from the "Abyssal Mouth," she can't find other black spots, so in front of people like Niu Jie, she can be so open and honest.

"Don't worry, I will!" After throwing down such a harsh word, Niu Jie hung up the phone.

One can imagine how foul his face will be on the other end of the phone at this time.

"Just wait, let's see how long you can be arrogant!" Miss Luo Quan curled her lips in disdain, as if she had already seen his miserable ending.

During this period of filming, it is definitely inconvenient to cause extra trouble and provoke him.

But after the movie is released, the leads will definitely gain considerable attention because of the movie. At that time, she only needs to push the boat with the current and let the parties involved come out to break the news.

At that time, even if Niu Jie takes all his family wealth to suppress the hot search, he definitely won't be able to suppress it.

If this Niu Jie is a smart person, he should find Zhao Xilin now, kneel down and admit his mistake in person, and be as sincere as possible. Only then is it possible to get his forgiveness, otherwise, there is only one path of ruining his reputation.

Of course, she is not Zhao Xilin and doesn't know what decision he will make.

If she puts herself in his shoes, if she encountered a similar situation, refused the unspoken rules, and was suppressed for more than a year, she would never be able to swallow this evil breath no matter what.

After the matter was resolved, Miss Luo Quan looked at Bilibili and didn't know what to watch for a while. Suddenly, she remembered that Zhao Xilin said he was also a content creator with over a hundred thousand fans on Bilibili, so Miss Luo Quan searched curiously.

Zhao Xilin's nickname on Bilibili is his name. Now he has 160,000 fans. The prefix of every video has the four words "Hengdian Drifter Diary," and it has now been updated to the 300th episode.

The latest episode was posted half an hour ago, and the video subtitle is: You will definitely not guess who I met today, Miss Luo Quan!

Seeing this, Miss Luo Quan smiled. This title is quite well-crafted.

On Bilibili, the two words "Miss Luo Quan" are a proper wealth code. When many content creators title their videos, they will add them.

For example, if a food content creator makes a dish of fish-flavored shredded pork, it is "Miss Luo Quan's favorite home-cooked dish."

If a beauty content creator puts on makeup, it is "Miss Luo Quan's same-style makeup."

The clothing and digital sections are basically the same. As for the content, it can't be said that it has nothing to do with it, but it is basically a gimmick, and there are not many that actually have a relatively large connection.

However, Zhao Xilin's is obviously not clickbait.

Clicking into the video, the official content hasn't started yet, but the bullet comments are already excited:

"My TM, good guy, Old Zhao acting as an extra in Miss Luo Quan's crew?!"

"Miss Luo Quan has indeed returned to the country recently to prepare for a new movie. She even posted a Bilibili update the day before yesterday."

"After watching, I'll tell everyone that because the audition site doesn't allow filming, Old Zhao didn't film Miss Luo Quan."

"Wow, what a pity."

"Does this count as double-fan ecstasy?"

"Not really. Everyone on Bilibili likes Miss Luo Quan. Dividing the same number by the same number still equals a single fan."

"Your math is quite good."

"I think this is a philosophical question, because you like it, so you don't like it."

"I'm dizzy..."

………………

No matter in whose video, the silly brothers can always bring infinite joy. It's just that I don't know if these friends watching the video are really all her fans as the bullet comments say.

After a few seconds of black screen, Zhao Xilin appeared in the video, as if he was making various preparations before departure, from brushing his teeth and washing his face to tidying up his hairstyle and changing clothes. At this time, he didn't know which crew he was going to next and who he would meet.

The next five minutes were all about him going out to audition in Dongcheng, getting on the bus, and entering the hotel. When he entered the conference room, he turned off his phone. After the lens lit up again, the scene had returned to the rental house.

"Fans, you will never guess who I met during this audition!" Zhao Xilin sat in front of the table in the rental house, smiling excitedly at the camera, "The director of the crew I auditioned for today is Miss Luo Quan! She is really much more beautiful in person than on TV. If her beauty is ten points on TV, then she is twenty points or even higher in person!"

Just like all the boys who have met Miss Luo Quan, their first impression is "My God, this girl is too beautiful!".

Zhao Xilin is no exception. ===== CHAPTER 507 =====