Chapter 24

Tomorrow we'll know, Wang Peng gave a faint smile, indicating he understood, and he was also considering tomorrow's Seek Qin Record press conference—who would play the roles, what about Xiang Shaolong, Wu Tingfang, Feng Fei, Qin Qing, Zhao Pan, and so on.

Wang Peng thought for a moment, remembering to notify Cai Yinong, preparing for tomorrow's Seek Qin Record press conference.

Wang Peng took out his phone and called Cai Yinong: "Hello, is this K Sister? I'm Wang Peng. I've already returned to Shanghai. Tomorrow I might hold the Seek Qin Record press conference at Tangren Company. Prepare the venue, 9 a. m.," Wang Peng said with a smile to Cai Yinong.

"You returned to Shanghai, good. I'll prepare the Seek Qin Record press conference venue tomorrow. By the way, you've obtained the novel authorization from Jin Yong and Huang Yi, allowing you to film the TV drama—you're truly impressive," Cai Yinong couldn't help but admire Wang Peng's ambition at such a young age, of course, he also needs to have action.

"There's nothing to it. When the time comes, Tangren can film the TV drama, slowly filming," Wang Peng replied to Cai Yinong. "That's for sure. Tangren has your shares. I'll have people set up the venue in the morning. Nothing else. I'm hanging up," Cai Yinong asked.

"After I hold the press conference in the morning, we'll arrange the follow-up work. That's it." Wang Peng and Cai Yinong finished their phone call.

That evening, Wang Peng updated the explanation on Qidian Chinese for Fo Ben Shi Dao and *The New Legend of the Dragon and Snake*, stating that tomorrow's Seek Qin Record press conference would be held at Tangren.

Online novel fans saw this message and were extremely excited. Wang Peng's Fo Ben Shi Dao and Dragon Snake Legend novels created a genre, the Crazy Stone movie also succeeded, and the TV drama will be how exciting? Wang Peng's novel fans support him.

The next day, Wang Peng, Han Xue, Hu Ge, Huang Xiaoming, at Tangren Company.

Just after getting off the nanny vehicle, media reporters began taking photos. Wang Peng saw the excellent novel fans arriving at Tangren's gate. Some shouted loudly, "Wang Peng, Wang Peng, I love you. Crazy Stone, we love it."

"Han Xue, I love you." Some said to Han Xue.

Wang Peng glanced at Huang Xiaoming's expression and found him very steady. Hu Ge appeared somewhat shy. Beside him, Han Xue looked at Wang Peng and smiled.

Wang Peng saw Han Xue wearing the gift he gave her, very happy. "The ring looks very nice. Wearing it on your hand makes you even more beautiful." Wang Peng held Han Xue's hand and said.

"Thank you for the gift. I really like it," Han Xue said, tightly holding Wang Peng's hand.

There's another news story to report. I'll take photos first. The reporter from Yizhou Weekly captured Wang Peng and Han Xue's intimate behavior.

Wang Peng greeted the novel fans, and the four entered the press conference venue. In the middle stood Wang Peng, beside him Han Xue, Cai Yinong, Huang Xiaoming, Hu Ge.

Wang Peng looked at the reporters seated below, smiled faintly, and said, "Today is the Seek Qin Record press conference. Media friends, you may now ask questions about Seek Qin Record. Also, let me introduce the few people beside me—they are contracted employees of our Tangren Company: Han Xue, my classmate, who will be a Tangren employee in the future."

Wang Peng introduced Han Xue beside him. Han Xue stood up, waved her hand, and greeted the media below.

The media took photos. "Also, my good friend Huang Xiaoming, who has also signed with Tangren. Hu Ge is my classmate—I believe everyone has an impression from Crazy Stone. Additionally, Cai Yinong is Tangren's manager. You may now raise your hands to ask questions." After introducing them, Wang Peng looked down at the media and said.

"The reporter from Chutian Metropolitan News asks the first question," Wang Peng said, looking at the Chutian Metropolitan News reporter.

"Hello, Wang Peng. Your Crazy Stone has been released, and now everyone knows the box office is very good, even nominated for the Golden Horse Awards. Your Jiangnan song has become popular. May I ask when you plan to film Seek Qin Record?" the Chutian Metropolitan News reporter asked.

"Filming might be in March. Currently, the script is not yet completed, and the roles are not yet confirmed," Wang Peng replied.

"Please, the reporter from Entertainment Scene, ask your question," Wang Peng gestured to the Entertainment Scene reporter.

"Huang Xiaoming, I'll ask first: you've signed with Wang Peng. Are you preparing to act in Seek Qin Record?" the Entertainment Scene reporter asked Huang Xiaoming.

"This question—I think if there's a suitable role, I'll act in it. It also depends on seeing the director's script," Huang Xiaoming answered the Entertainment Scene reporter, seeing Wang Peng nod at him.

Wang Peng fully agreed with Huang Xiaoming's statement. The script still needs to be shown to Huang Yi for review and confirmation before filming. Of course, if there's a suitable role, Huang Xiaoming will act in it.

"Hu Ge, you're Wang Peng's classmate. Will you act in Seek Qin Record? I heard Tangren is preparing to have you act in Xianjian Qixia Zhuan—is that true?" the Oriental Satellite TV reporter asked.

"Yes, if Seek Qin Record has a suitable role, I'll act in it. Acting in Xianjian Qixia Zhuan—Tangren has already confirmed I will act in it," Hu Ge replied.

Originally, it was already agreed that I would play Li Xiaoyao in Xianjian Qixia Zhuan. Seek Qin Record is also an important opportunity—perhaps I can ask about it. Hu Ge looked toward Cai Yinong.

"Han Xue, will you act in Seek Qin Record? Are you and Wang Peng merely classmates?" Yizhou Weekly asked.

"I don't know yet whether I'll act in Seek Qin Record. What my relationship with Wang Peng is should be between me and him," Han Xue said, looking at Wang Peng beside her, waiting a moment to talk with him.

"Wang Peng, you cooperated with Liu Dehua at Hong Kong Airport to prepare filming Infernal Affairs. Are you preparing to be the director?" Hunan Satellite TV asked.

"The director won't be me. I'm cooperating with Huazi to prepare filming Infernal Affairs. Seek Qin Record will be filmed first," Wang Peng affirmed, saying he would film Seek Qin Record, appear in it himself, then go film Infernal Affairs.

"Then, for Seek Qin Record, have you confirmed the cast?" Hubei Satellite TV asked Wang Peng.

"Not yet confirmed. There might be good roles to confirm," Wang Peng thought for a moment and said. Originally, Seek Qin Record's TV drama has many characters. How to confirm the roles? I haven't even thought it through myself.

"Can you name a few character candidates?" Oriental Satellite TV asked. Is this question really so hard to answer? The reporter thought inwardly: Wang Peng, we're just here for some bonus money, you director.

"Alright, everyone cares. Now I'll tell everyone: the actress playing Miss Ji Yanran is Han Xue." Wang Peng pulled Han Xue up and said, since we're holding a press conference, we should let the media know something good.

"Just one?" Oriental Satellite TV asked. One actor's name for a press conference, and still calling us over?

"Yes. Cast list: Xiang Shaolong—Huang Xiaoming, Zhao Pan—Lin Feng, Lian Jin—Hu Ge, Lü Buwei—Gu Tianle. Other roles are not yet confirmed. When suitable actors are found, I'll notify the media to meet at the start of filming." Wang Peng announced some cast members. The rest, he'll confirm later himself.

The media heard these actors and immediately erupted. These actors include Hong Kong's young male leads Gu Tianle and Lin Feng—it's a major production.

"Tangren prepares to invest 20 million in Seek Qin Record, Shangyu Theatre invests 20 million, TVB invests 20 million, other investors 60 million. Actors are not yet confirmed. When the time comes, Tangren Company will be responsible for contacting the actors. Seek Qin Record press conference ends." Cai Yinong announced, then invited the media to eat.

February 1, 2001. Media reported this: "Tangren Company is responsible for filming Seek Qin Record, total investment 120 million. Hong Kong's young male leads Gu Tianle and Lin Feng, mainland actors Huang Xiaoming, Hu Ge, Han Xue. Chutian Metropolitan News will follow the report. Seek Qin Record's developments." Chutian Metropolitan News reported.

"Yesterday, at the Seek Qin Record press conference venue, Director Wang Peng and Han Xue were intimate together. The actress playing Miss Ji Yanran in Seek Qin Record is confirmed as Han Xue. It seems Director Wang Peng likes beautiful female stars in Seek Qin Record." Yizhou Weekly reported.

Online, seeing Seek Qin Record's cast list, also following Wang Peng's movements. At Shangyu Theatre, Wang Peng was not found.

Since the Seek Qin Record press conference, Wang Peng went to Beijing. Wang Peng went to Beijing to find female stars to act in other Seek Qin Record roles.