Entering the Chinese entertainment industry is like entering a deep sea

Chapter 23 I want you to play Shen Jiayi

Cai Yinong hosted the party in the evening, and Liu Yifei wore a blue waistcoat with a pair of ripped jeans.

I seem to be a little fatter than a year ago, and even have a bit of baby fat.

Apart from her face, she looks a bit like Kristy Yang in The Thirteenth Sister.

Cai Yinong laughed and said, "What Director Li said at the airport was very prophetic. It's really unlike something a young person would say."

Hu Ge said lively: "Yes, I definitely can't tell it."

Liu Yifei kept smiling, thinking about what was on the phone. Could it be the movie "Night Club"?

When she came, Liu Xiaoli said that if it was "Nightclub", then forget it.

After all, the director is not Li Chen.

Li Chen said: "Mr. Cai, please forgive me for making fun of you. This is the trend of the industry, especially since our country has joined the WTO."

“Commercial films with high box office sales will become mainstream, thus attracting more investors.”

"I'm afraid Mr. Cai is one of them, otherwise he wouldn't have invited me to visit the set."

Cai Yinong was not embarrassed and said with a smile: "Director Li understands it."

"Tangren does have plans to enter the big screen, but it has been struggling to find a team of directors and writers who can handle it."

Li Chen nodded and said, "In this respect, our two families are very similar. We can cooperate if there is a chance in the future."

Cai Yinong smiled and said, "That's great. I'm looking forward to working with Director Li."

"There will be opportunities. I also admire Mr. Cai's unique vision."

"The themes we choose are all game IPs, which have their own fan aura and become popular before they are even aired."

"This Fairy Sword is bound to be another hit."

"Hu Ge will also become an instant hit, and Yifei will reach a higher level." Li Chen said confidently as he looked at Hu Ge and Liu Yifei.

The two were very happy and hoped that Director Li would hit the nail on the head.

Liu Xiaoli was secretly observing the young director with a scrutinizing look.

The speech was clear and there was a sense of confidence between the lines.

After the dinner, Cai Yinong did not achieve her goal.

But it's a good start, at least a connection has been established.

Cai Yinong was very sensible. When she learned that Li Chen had something else to discuss with Liu Yifei and her daughter, she found an excuse and took Hu Ge away first.

Only Li Chen and Liu Yifei, mother and daughter, were left in the private room.

Liu Xiaoli spoke first: "Director Li, I heard from Xixi that you have a play appointment and invite Xixi."

Li Chen nodded and said, "Yes, Auntie."

Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes were full of smiles.

My mother calls him Director Li, and he calls my mother Auntie. It makes me want to laugh no matter how I hear it.

But the two of them still talked about their own things and didn't care.

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "Is it the movie 'Night Club'?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "How dare you think that?"

"Once this Fairy Sword is released, you will definitely become a first-tier star."

"How could I lower myself to star in a low-budget comedy like Nightclub?"

Liu Yifei glanced at Liu Xiaoli and said with a smile: "My mother said so too, so what role do you want me to play?"

Li Chen smiled and said, "Shen Jiayi!"

Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment.

Liu Xiaoli asked curiously, "What's wrong? Xixi."

"Ah, it's okay, Mom." Liu Yifei blushed.

Li Chen explained: "Auntie, this is the case. Shen Jiayi is the heroine of my book."

"This book is currently selling well and has a decent audience. It has something in common with The Legend of Sword and Fairy."

“They all have their own fan aura!”

"As long as it is filmed, it will be icing on the cake for Yifei's career."

Liu Yifei's eyes were full of surprise.

I thought to myself: Could it be that he had this plan when he gave me my birthday present last year?

No wonder he said what he gave me was not a book.

It turns out that I was given a heroine!

Liu Yifei's beautiful eyes sparkled as she stabbed Li Chen, causing him to lose consciousness for a moment. It was like the first time he saw this girl in "The Indian Girl".

That charming little look makes her look naturally suitable for standing in the center of the stage.

Liu Xiaoli certainly understands the popularity of movies adapted from popular novels.

But then I thought of something.

He asked with a smile, "So, you had this plan when Xixi celebrated her birthday last year."

Wow, he really has sharp eyes.

Li Chen glanced at the complacent Miss Zhao Linger and said frankly, "Not bad."

“But at the time, I didn’t have enough experience.”

"Also, the novel is in the fermentation stage, so it's not the best time to shoot it."

"So I gave Yifei a book first."

"I hope she can fully understand the role and present a Shen Jiayi without any regrets to the fans."

"Besides, I was unknown at the time, but now I am somewhat famous."

Liu Xiaoli was quite satisfied with Li Chen's answer, at least he didn't lie.

She didn't want her daughter to get involved with someone who was too scheming.

Liu Yifei said innocently, "You are so mysterious. Why don't you just say it earlier?"

"I watched it four or five times. If I had known, I would have watched it a few more times."

Li Chen ignored Zhao Linger and looked at the person in charge: "What do you think, Auntie?"

Liu Xiaoli nodded and smiled: "Thank you Director Li for giving Yifei this opportunity. When do you plan to shoot it?"

Li Chen said: "I plan to launch the project by the end of the year and start filming after the New Year."

Liu Xiaoli said in embarrassment: "Then there may be a conflict in schedule."

Li Chen glanced at Liu Yifei, and Liu Yifei said, "Mom, are you talking about The Return of the Condor Heroes?"

Liu Xiaoli nodded and said, "Director Li, I want Xixi to fight for the role of Xiao Longnu."

"If selected, the filming may start at the end of this year, and it may not be completed before the filming of your movie starts."

Li Chen thought to himself that he was so anxious that he lost his mind. How could he lose this girl, Xiao Longnu?

That will be abandoned by both humans and God.

Li Chen smiled and said, "How about this, Auntie, I will start the project next year. Once Yifei finishes filming, I will prepare to start filming."

Now Liu Xiaoli felt a little embarrassed.

"Wouldn't that be too much trouble for Director Li? Besides, the role of Little Dragon Girl may not necessarily belong to Sissi."

Liu Yifei couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Liu Xiaoli rolled her eyes at her daughter.

Li Chen also smiled and said, "Auntie, just call me by my name."

"It's not a big deal. The role of Little Dragon Girl is worth waiting for."

Liu Xiaoli smiled and said, "Thank you, Li Chen."

"Godfather Sissi and I have also discussed that if we can get the role of Little Dragon Girl, we will no longer take on TV dramas in the future."

"Focus on the big screen and the music industry."

"If she can't get it, Xixi won't take on any more TV dramas."

Li Chen listened carefully and nodded, "The strategy Auntie formulated for Yifei is correct."

“But it’s not absolute.”

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "What do you mean by that?"

Li Chen said: "I'll tell you, don't mind it, you and aunt."

Liu Xiaoli smiled and said, "It's okay, tell me, I also want to hear your opinion as a professional."

Li Chen said: "The big screen is indeed a shortcut to improving your status and popularity."

"But it also depends on the script. For a popular IP like The Legend of Sword and Fairy, Yifei can't match it even if she shoots ten more May Romance movies."

"For a good script, even if there's a monkey sitting in the director's chair, the result won't be bad."

“For some bad scripts, even if you bring in Federico Freeni (who has won three awards and an Oscar), the film won’t get good reviews.”

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