My World Is All about You

Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Counter Moves (2)_1 Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Counter Moves (2)_1 Liang Chen thought about it and turned over on the bed, reached for his phone, and after searching for a while, he finally found director Zhang’s number from TS Entertainment Company, and then made a call.

“Mr. Liang, what’s the matter calling this late?”

Over the phone, an obsequious tone came across as soon as the call was answered.

This isn’t to say that Liang Chen liked such flattery. After being shunned and dodged by Jing Haohao all night, it was somewhat comforting to have someone speaking pleasantly to him. He held the phone and got straight to the point: “I heard you are preparing for a movie lately. Have you decided on the leading actress?”

“Not yet…” People in the entertainment industry are experts at gauging others’ moods. Director Zhang only said two words before adapting to the wind, asking, “Mr. Liang, do you have someone to recommend for this role?”

“I actually do, but I don’t know if Director Zhang will like her.”

“If it is Mr. Liang’s recommendation, there will definitely be no problem.”

“Alright, it’s Jing Haohao from TS Entertainment Company.”

“Mr. Liang, rest assured, I will contact her for an audition in the next few days.”

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Director Zhang from TS Entertainment Company only films one movie a year, but the box office performance is always extraordinary.

Even if you are an unknown newcomer in the entertainment industry, being cast in Director Zhang’s movie, whether as the leading role or even just a supporting role, will make you an A-list celebrity.

With the arrival of May and the start of summer, preparations for Director Zhang’s new film are on the way, aiming for the end-of-year holiday season.

Jing Haohao arrived early at TS Entertainment Company. Before she could enter the office, she could hear people discussing inside.

“Apparently, the lead actress for Director Zhang’s new movie this year will be from our company.”

“For the past two years, Director Zhang has been casting new faces through open auditions, like Qian Hua, who swept the Best Actress nominations at last year’s Baihua Film Festival. I wonder why he wants to cast from our company this year.”

“Who knows… Who do you think he will pick?”

“Qiao Wennuan? She is a promising actress in our company for the past two years.”

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While everyone was guessing who it would be, the office door was pushed open, and the director of TS Entertainment Company walked in.

The celebrities, agents, and several assistants in the office all fell silent, turning their gaze toward the director of TS Entertainment Company.

“I’m sure you all know that the lead actress for Director Zhang’s new film will be selected from amongst us. Director Zhang just called and told me who it was.”

Like deliberately keeping them in suspense, the director paused, then continued, “Moreover, Director Zhang also mentioned that this film is funded by Mr. Liang from Jiangshan Group.”

All the people in the room became nervous. Being cast in Director Zhang’s film was enough to make them famous overnight. Now, with the film being funded by Liang Chen from Jiangshan Group, it seems the leading actress will effortlessly become the top star in the industry, sweeping all the awards at the end of the year.

Jing Haohao sat there calmly, completely unfazed about who the leading actress for this film would be. For her, making a practical earning from the film was more important than becoming famous.

However, the director turned his gaze to her, smiling and said, “Jing Haohao, at ten o’clock this morning, the company will arrange a car to take you to the set for the audition.”