Chapter 81: Veteran Actors Join the Cast

In the lobby of Wing Shing Pictures, the elevator doors opened with a soft "ding."

Lady Xiang strode out in high heels, followed by seven or eight actors. The receptionist immediately stood up: "Lady Xiang, Young Master Xiang Fei and the others are waiting for you in the conference room."

"Understood." Lady Xiang waved her hand without looking back, saying to the group behind her as she walked, "Everyone follow me; let's meet them first."

Inside the conference room, Xiang Fei was discussing the script with Qian Qian Xiaohao and Cai Cai Shaofen when the door was pushed open, and Lady Xiang led the newcomers in one by one.

"Ah Fei, I've brought the people back for you." Lady Xiang took the seat of honor, pointing to those behind her. "These are the key supporting roles I carefully selected."

Xiang Fei's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood to welcome them: "Thank you for your trouble, Aunt."

Qian Qian Xiaohao and Cai Cai Shaofen also hurried to their feet. The newly arrived actors nodded in greeting, and the conference room instantly buzzed with activity.

Lady Xiang began introducing them one by one:

"This is Ceng Ceng Jiang."

Ceng Ceng Jiang bowed his head slightly; his imposing presence, fierce yet composed, silenced the entire room.

"Qin Pei."

Qin Pei nodded with a smile: "It's been a long time since I played such a serious role."

"Mr. Liu Xun."

Liu Xun politely adjusted his glasses: "I will prepare diligently for the shipwreck scenes."

"Wan Wan Ziliang."

Wan Wan Ziliang rubbed his hands and laughed: "Finally, I get to play a proper worker."

"You know Kara Wai."

Sister Hong clasped her fists neatly: "Leave the action scenes to me."

"Yuen Yuan Biao."

Yuen Yuan Biao smiled: "Hello, Young Master Xiang."

Qian Qian Xiaohao excitedly stepped forward: "Master Ceng Ceng Jiang! I grew up watching your films!"

Ceng Ceng Jiang patted his shoulder: "The younger generation is formidable. This time, it's up to you."

Cai Cai Shaofen nervously took Kara Wai's hand: "Sister Hong, please guide me."

Kara Wai laughed heartily: "Don't be nervous; the most important thing in acting is to relax."

Wan Wan Ziliang leaned over to Liu Xun: "Old Liu, we can finally perform serious scenes opposite each other."

Xiang Fei clapped his hands: "Teachers, I assume you've all read the script?"

Everyone nodded.

"Good. Costume photography starts tomorrow, and the official script reading begins the day after." Xiang Fei looked around at everyone. "This time, we aim to create the most shocking disaster romance in the history of Chinese-language cinema. I count on all of you."

Ceng Ceng Jiang suddenly spoke up: "Young Master Xiang, I have a suggestion."

"Please go ahead, Master Ceng."

"The character of Cal could use more layers." Ceng Ceng Jiang's gaze was sharp. "He shouldn't be played simply as a villain; we must portray the pride and helplessness of the aristocracy in that era."

Xiang Fei's eyes lit up: "Excellent! We'll revise it exactly as you suggest."

The conference room door opened again as Xiang Sheng entered with Zhang Min.

"Sorry we're late," Xiang Sheng smiled. "I just went to pick up Ah Man."

Zhang Min nodded to everyone: "Greetings, seniors."

Lady Xiang raised an eyebrow: "Ah Man is joining too?"

Xiang Fei explained: "Zhang Min will play Rose; it's good for her to get acquainted with all the teachers."

Kara Wai warmly pulled Zhang Min over: "Come, sit next to me."

Qin Pei suddenly proposed: "Since everyone is here, why not try out a scene first?"

Everyone agreed enthusiastically.

Liu Xun looked at Qian Qian Xiaohao: "Young man, how about the scene where Jack first meets Rose?"

Qian Qian Xiaohao immediately became so nervous his palms sweated, while Cai Cai Shaofen's face turned red.

Ceng Ceng Jiang said in a deep voice: "Relax; just treat this as a rehearsal."

Qian Qian Xiaohao took a deep breath and instantly entered the zone. When he delivered the line, "You jump, I jump," the purity in his eyes shocked everyone present.

After the audition, Lady Xiang whispered quietly to Xiang Fei: "It seems we bet on the right horse this time."

Watching the actors engaged in lively discussion, Xiang Fei said softly: "With these veteran actors safeguarding the production, the newcomers can grow much faster."

Lady Xiang suddenly lowered her voice: "What about Li Guoming's side..."

Xiang Fei sneered: "Let him keep dancing. On the day the movie is released, he'll have plenty of reasons to cry."

That evening, Wing Shing officially released the costume photos. In the pictures, Ceng Ceng Jiang looked dapper in a Western suit, Qin Pei appeared dignified in a captain's uniform, Liu Xun looked steady in an engineer's outfit, Wan Wan Ziliang's face was covered in coal dust, Kara Wai held a "child," and Yuen Yuan Biao gripped the helm tightly...

The caption contained only a simple sentence: **"Titanic" – A Wing Shing Pictures Production.**