Chapter 266: Wang Yuyan's Casting Change

The afternoon sun at three o'clock slanted into the conference room of Feimin Entertainment; Xiang Fei sat in the main seat, his fingers rhythmically tapping the solid wood conference table. Dong Xiaoming, Cai Wen, and Li Mei entered one by one, taking their seats on both sides of the long table.

"Is everyone here?" Xiang Fei glanced at his wristwatch, his voice steady. "Zhang Jizhong and the others should be arriving soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, the secretary knocked lightly on the door: "President Xiang, Director Zhang Jizhong and Director Zhao Jian have arrived."

"Please come in." Xiang Fei adjusted his suit collar and rose to welcome them.

Zhang Jizhong strode in briskly, extending his hand warmly: "President Xiang."

Xiang Fei smiled and nodded: "Come, let me introduce," he turned to his team, "this is Dong Xiaoming, Director of the Artist Department; Cai Wen, General Manager of Feimin; and Li Mei, Director of Finance."

Zhang Jizhong nodded repeatedly: "Long heard of you, long heard of you! This is my partner, Zhao Jian."

After the pleasantries, Xiang Fei went straight to the point: "We have high hopes for the 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils' project. Brother Wen, Xiaoming, take Director Zhang to tour the Artist Department. Director Li, is the investment plan ready?"

Li Mei pushed up her gold-rimmed glasses: "It is ready. An investment of 30 million, accounting for a 60% share."

In the Artist Department's lounge, Huang Xiaoming was discussing something enthusiastically with Ren Quan and Liu Xiaofeng, occasionally emitting light laughter. Zeng Li and Yuan Quan sat on the sofa in the corner, whispering about recent scripts.

"I heard Zhang Jizhong is coming to cast roles?" Huang Xiaoming lowered his voice, unable to hide his excitement.

Ren Quan raised an eyebrow: "What, are you interested?"

"The role of Duan Yu suits me so well," Huang Xiaoming adjusted his collar, "a graceful young gentleman, skilled in both civil and martial arts."

Zeng Li smiled with her lips pressed together: "Then you must perform well."

Suddenly, Dong Xiaoming's assistant rushed in: "President Dong is here with Director Zhang and the others!"

The entire lounge fell silent instantly. Huang Xiaoming unconsciously straightened his back, and Zeng Li gently smoothed the wrinkles on her skirt.

Dong Xiaoming led Zhang Jizhong and Zhao Jian into the lounge: "Everyone, this is Director Zhang Jizhong and Director Zhao Jian of 'Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils'."

Zhang Jizhong scanned the room, his gaze lingering on several young actors: "Which one is Huang Xiaoming?"

"Hello, Director Zhang, I am Huang Xiaoming." Huang Xiaoming stepped forward, his voice somewhat tight.

Zhang Jizhong took the script out of his briefcase: "Come, try a scene of Duan Yu meeting Wang Yuyan for the first time."

Huang Xiaoming took the script and took a deep breath. Moments later, his eyes became clear and infatuated: "Fairy Sister... since I saw you on Wuliang Mountain, I have never been able to forget you..."

"Not bad," Zhang Jizhong nodded, turning to the others, "Who will try the role of Wang Yuyan?"

Zeng Li stood up gracefully: "Director Zhang, I would like to try."

She took the script, her eyes instantly becoming cold and distant: "Cousin, although we have an engagement..."

Zhang Jizhong's eyes lit up; he turned and whispered to Zhao Jian: "It's her."

In the signing room, Cai Wen pushed the contract toward Zhang Jizhong: "Director Zhang, this is the investment agreement; please review it."

Zhang Jizhong carefully flipped through the terms, suddenly frowning: "This investment share..."

"Is there a problem?" Cai Wen maintained her professional smile.

Zhang Jizhong pondered for a moment, then signed his name cheerfully: "Very reasonable terms."

Walking out of the Feimin building, Zhao Jian couldn't help but lower his voice: "Old Zhang, what about Liu Yifei? If Liu Xiaoli finds out, she'll go berserk."

Zhang Jizhong sneered: "What can she do? Unless she doesn't want to stay in Huaxia anymore."

Meanwhile, Liu Xiaoli's phone suddenly rang.

"What? Wang Yuyan is cast as Zeng Li again?" Liu Xiaoli stood up abruptly, her face so gloomy it seemed water could drip from it, "Good, very good..."