Chapter 475

The male lead was chosen as Wu Jing; as for the female lead, Jiang Heng thought it over and still decided to let Dilireba come.

This girl, after entering the Outstanding Rising Film Company through the 'sea selection' audition years ago, has spent most of her time studying at Shanghai Theatre Academy; when she occasionally acts in the company's film and TV productions, she mostly plays supporting roles or cameos.

But now that she has finished her studies, the company will definitely increase resource investment to promote her quickly; 'Alien Star Divergence' is a good opportunity for that.

Moreover, the drama 'Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms' that began filming last year is currently hot in the summer season.

Besides Yang Mi, who played Bai Qian and became popular again, Dilireba, who played Feng Jiu, is also quite liked by the audience.

Originally, she earned a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the White Magnolia Award for her role as Red Fox Feng Jiu.

In other words, Dilireba still has a certain aura now, striking and fresh, completely different from her later situation of being heavily criticized.

Jiang Heng also believes Dilireba will cherish this opportunity and give a good performance in the film.

Thinking of this, he dialed directly, but it was Pang Di's assistant who answered.

"Jiang, Director Jiang, hello, are you looking for Dilireba?"

The assistant is a girl who just graduated two years ago; although she has seen Jiang Heng a few times from afar at the company, she has never spoken to him.

Even now, over the phone, she still feels a huge sense of pressure.

"Yes, is she busy right now?"

"Well, she's filming an ad; I'll have her take the call right away!"

"No, let her finish first; just call me back when she's done."

Having said that, the little assistant dared not keep Jiang Heng waiting.

After hanging up, she hurried to Dilireba's side and quietly told her about Jiang Heng's call.

Upon hearing this, Dilireba's eyes lit up; she immediately knew what this call meant.

She quickly asked the ad film's director for leave, stepped aside, and returned the call.

"Director Jiang, are you looking for me?"

"Well, the company's new film 'Alien Star Divergence' needs a female lead; the character is a novice female reporter, and I want you to try out for it!"

Upon hearing this, Dilireba felt as if she had heard heavenly music, feeling her body grow light.

"Thank you, Director Jiang, thank you, Director Jiang; I, I will definitely work hard to play this role well!"

Jiang Heng had heard such words many times; he smiled and said, "Alright, when you have time, come to the company and first look at the script."

After hanging up, Dilireba still felt dazed, entwined with a sudden surge of happiness.

The assistant beside her anxiously said, "Director Jiang, what did he say, what did he say?"

"He said, let me play the female lead, the female lead of his new film!"

"Ahhh, that's great!"

The assistant, having worked at Outstanding Rising Film Company for these years, has gained much insight and knows how extraordinary the resources are for the female lead in Jiang Heng's new film; once selected, as long as she doesn't sabotage herself, she's sure to become a top-tier female star!

Although they knew Dilireba would eventually be heavily promoted by the company, when this day finally arrived, both were overjoyed.

"Then, should we go back to the company right away?" the assistant asked.

Dilireba thought and said, "Let's finish filming the ad first; we need to get it done in one take!"

Although she inwardly wished to fly back to the company immediately, first, her popularity isn't high enough yet, and the label 'dedicated' is still quite important.

Moreover, Jiang Heng is the type who, once he has an idea, is hard to sway; since he personally made the call, even if others urge him, it's unlikely he'll change personnel on the spot.

Even so, Dilireba still told the commercial's director that after finishing filming she would return to the company to see Jiang Heng.

The latter is also a quick-witted person, hastily saying okay, okay, he'll be able to finish shooting right away.

The originally rather picky commercial director now had no standards; not only did he approve it in one take, he also praised Dilireba's performance as very good.

The latter smiled and gestured, leading his assistant away in quick steps.

"This person is really snobbish; earlier he was picking and choosing, but hearing you're going back to see Director Jiang, his standards dropped instantly!" After getting in the car, the assistant couldn't help but complain.

Dilireba, on the other hand, appeared more magnanimous: "That's just how it is in the circle; why bother calculating?"

That's right; once this film is released, you'll definitely be a first-tier star!

Pandi initially debuted thanks to Xia He in One Person Under, and he also had quite a few fans; but because he was in school, he subsequently lacked resources, which is why he remained lukewarm.

Now, however, he is about to soar to great heights!

The assistant drove the car at breakneck speed and soon arrived at the entrance of the Outstanding Rising Film Company building.

Just as he didn't want to go inside, he unexpectedly ran into Yang Mi and her assistant team.

"Dilireba, what a coincidence?"

Outstanding Rising Film Company has many signed artists under its name, each with their own pursuits—either filming movies and TV dramas, or busy with variety shows, advertisements, commercial performances, etc.

It can be said that running into someone in the company building is already rare, let alone at the building's entrance!

"Indeed, what a coincidence, Sister Yang Mi; you're so busy, how do you have time to come back?"

"Oh, President Li asked me to discuss a new drama; what about you?"

Yang Mi had only spoken half her sentence when her expression changed; Jiang Heng's preparations for a new film were no secret, so Yang Mi naturally knew.

Regarding this, she no longer held any hope, because waiting and waiting never got her anywhere.

But seeing that he is younger than her, debuted later than her, and just recently played her supporting role in Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms, Pandi seems set to play the female lead in a big film, yet she still feels her blood surging with indignation, feeling utterly wronged.

Pandi, seeing Yang Mi's expression, also felt a bit guilty: "Um, Sister Yang Mi, Director Jiang told me to hurry over, so I'll go first; are you free for dinner tonight?"

"Sure!"

Yang Mi's expression changed and changed, finally breaking into a smile.

Dilireba, meanwhile, quickened her pace toward the elevator area.

The assistant, still shaken, said: "My goodness, her look just now was terrifying!"

"Don't say such things again!"

"Oh oh!"

While the elevator was going up, Reba couldn't help but sigh for Yang Mi; she had known and worked with Jiang Heng for a long time, done countless cameos, but never starred in a special-effects blockbuster.

She has filmed a bunch of TV dramas, a bona fide queen of hit dramas.

In terms of fame, she is absolutely in the first tier of domestic female stars.

But because she hasn't starred in Jiang Heng's special-effects blockbuster, her stature is a head lower than Liu Yifei, Jing Tian, and others.

Now, she herself is about to star in a special-effects blockbuster; Yang Mi's feelings……

Outside Jiang Heng's office door, assistant Cui Zhenzhen stepped forward, wearing a light-colored suit, with a pitiful appearance.

"You've come, Director Du Huan is inside; please wait a moment!"

"Okay!"

Reba then rested at the side, wanting to chat idly with Cui Zhenzhen, but seeing her serious work demeanor, she didn't dare to speak up.

She couldn't help wondering, could there be anything between her and Director Jiang?

After waiting about half an hour, iQiyi's boss Du Huan came out, saw Reba standing up, and laughed: "Hurry in, Director Jiang has been waiting for you!"

Reba quickly nodded in agreement, then hurried into Jiang Heng's luxurious office.

"Director Jiang!"

Jiang Heng looked up, saw Reba wearing an off-shoulder strap-printed dress, her whole person exuding abundant youthful energy. (End of chapter)