Chapter 446: Mao Ying (Female Version of Li Xiaolong)

Lei Zhen picked up Le Di and took her around to various film sets.

Let her get familiar with the new environment.

Le Di clearly felt the changes at Eternal Splendor Studios.

Everyone worked energetically, and it was rare to see anyone slacking off.

They were cheerful, doing their work seriously and in good coordination.

It was as if they had become different people—so saying, if you give enough money, you can change a person; give enough money and you can make employees as good as you want them to be.

Lei Zhen pulled her over to Wang Tianlin before speaking to her.

"Sis, the Hua Mulan production is hiring; you can go check it out."

"You've just recovered; you can find a supporting role to get used to things."

"A supporting role?" Le Di was a bit surprised; she could say she's currently the mainstay of Eternal Splendor—would she go play a supporting role?

Lei Zhen didn't say anything; the lead is a martial arts female role requiring a strong martial arts foundation, which Le Di lacks.

And this drama, Eternal Splendor has high hopes for it; it's a precious opportunity.

After arriving at the scene, Wang Tianlin was interviewing a little girl; she performed a set of martial arts with great vigor.

She could see that Wang Tianlin was very pleased.

Lei Zhen introduced from the side.

"This is Mao Ying, here to audition for the lead role."

"I think she's very likely to get it."

"The director is very pleased with her."

Le Di hasn't read the script yet, so she has no feeling about it.

"If it's all fight scenes, what can I do?"

Lei Ting had already picked a role for her in his mind.

"You can try the spy assassin in it; it's mainly drama, involving poison, mechanisms, and so on."

"Don't look at physical skill, look at the mind."

"Hua Mulan is someone with exceptional martial arts talent, able to quickly absorb the essence of various martial arts, growing stronger the more she fights, and her sixth sense is very keen, often turning danger into safety."

"You just hide beside her, wanting to kill her."

The story is melodramatic, but it looks passionate.

It's definitely a little person's growth story.

Wang Tianlin was very pleased with the performer in front of him; his martial arts foundation is solid.

Yang Qing was also nearby; after watching Mao Ying's performance, he felt the acting component was still too high.

She needs a combat expert to give her some guidance.

Yang Qing thought of Chen Hong.

As Le Di walked over, Yang Qing also saw her and gestured for her to sit nearby.

After the later performers finished their acts, Wang Tianlin then discussed the role issue with Yang Qing.

"Manager Yang, I feel Mao Ying would be suitable; what do you think?"

Yang Qing also nodded in agreement.

"I also think highly of her, but the acting component is too large and her combat ability too low; she needs training—I'll see if my wife is willing to come and train her."

"After all, martial arts are killing techniques, and Hua Mulan, having come straight from the battlefield, understands martial arts absolutely differently from ordinary people."

"And those performances differ from her too greatly."

"She needs fierce combat and clean, swift finishing moves."

"On the battlefield, there are rarely back-and-forth exchanges."

"When forces are evenly matched, it's more about stamina and luck."

"We need to highlight the effect of her sixth-sense talent."

Wang Tianlin scribbled and drew; Yang Qing valued this film greatly, so he also put in hard work, and many of Yang Qing's words were written down by him, repeatedly considered.

The lead role has been decided; this drama is not far from starting shooting.

After they finished discussing, they then looked at Le Di.

Lei Zhen voluntarily took on work for his own sister.

"Manager Yang, Director Wang, do you think my sister is suitable for the female assassin role?"

Wang Tianlin thought for a moment, consulted with Yang Qing, and felt it was okay.

"Should be no problem, Le Di—take the script back today, study it well, come tomorrow for a try; if there's no major issue, we'll confirm it; if you feel you can't adapt, we'll look at other options."

Le Di rose and gave thanks.

"Thank you, Director Wang, Manager Yang."

Yang Qing waved his hand.

"You are a B-list major actor of Eternal Splendor; by rights you should be looking for a lead role, but now wanting to play a supporting role, of course you have priority."

"No need for psychological burden; this is Eternal Splendor's rule."

"It's all about ability; if you have ability, you get privileges; if you lack ability, you can only slowly hone your acting skills in low-tier contracts."

After saying goodbye to Yang Qing, Le Di and Lei Zhen grabbed the script and began excitedly discussing.

"Now looking for a role, do we still need to go through connections?"

Lei Zhen nodded.

"Going through connections is also useless; now a film's outcome directly affects the director's treatment—if using connections causes the film to fail, their treatment might change."

"Director Wang is also just a B-list director with fixed C-list treatment; that is, if he's not conscientious, he could very well drop from B to C; although it won't go lower than that, he would lose face."

Besides, there are many movies now but few actors, so nobody needs to fight over them.

Eternal Splendor has indeed changed a lot.

It has become much cleaner, and this atmosphere makes her like it a lot.

Lei Zhen whispered again at this time.

"Joining Eternal Splendor also comes with a benefit: you'll hardly ever be bothered by clubs."

"Our Boss Yang has deep connections; even big shots give him face."

"As long as you don't cause trouble when you're out, if you run into trouble just say you're from Eternal Splendor and others won't make things too hard for you."

"Also, from now on read the Headline Daily more every day, especially the life guide section."

"It introduces many taboos, so don't accidentally offend people."

"Our boss may be awesome, but he can't stand your self‑destructive behavior."

"You agree, right?"

Leti nodded.

"Exactly, exactly, brother, you're right."

"For this kind of secret matter, brother, you'd better not talk too much, lest someone who doesn't know gratitude rely on the boss's backing and go out causing trouble."

Lei Zhen nodded.

"I understand, I understand—I don't tell this to ordinary people."

"Moreover, those who know this hidden benefit are also required to study the life guide seriously."

Xiang Qiang was also in the Mulan crew; seeing Leti and the other person walk away, he only then ran out from his hiding place.

"Am I cheap? I can't control my mouth, just causing trouble for my master."

"If everyone knew this, who knows how much trouble it would stir up."

There's nothing to be done—who let him be unable to hold his tongue.

He could only have the people of Xin'an give Eternal Splendor some face, and in passing let others know that Eternal Splendor belongs to Yang Qing, so they should give some respect.

Yang Qing, completely unaware, ended up giving Eternal Splendor a deep background.

That night, when he got home and told Chen Hong about the martial‑arts coaching job, she was full of reluctance.

"I'm very busy; those little brats are undergoing metamorphosis right now, and I have to watch them—I can't leave."

"Just half a month, and you don't have to go all the time—if there's a problem, you just help solve it."

"That Mao Ying can receive training at your Supreme Ultimate Hall early on, then go to the set after filming starts."

Seeing Yang Qing act humble and deferential, Chen Hong reluctantly agreed.

"For ordinary matters you can let Xiang Qiang handle it—he now understands a bit, after all he's been beaten for over a year."

I didn't expect Xiang Qiang to have this ability.

"Fine, Xiang Qiang is also in the crew; this time we'll give him a supporting role and have him do the martial‑arts coaching as well."

Also let the Seven Little Fortunes go over to gain some experience.

A ten‑year contract—don't just grind experience at Eternal Splendor.