Rebirth in Showbiz: How to Win the Showbiz Emperor's Heart?

Chapter 30: Chapter 30: Running Into Wen Shu

When Gu Feng spoke the last sentence, there was a chilling vibe, and Tong Yan instantly felt a pressure like a mountain.

"Director Li Qin’an is about to shoot a TV drama ’The End,’ and he’s selecting actors. You should give it a try." Gu Feng handed her the script. "Currently, he’s looking for a supporting actress. Here’s the script, take a good look at how you should act. I’ve looked through the script; it suits you well."

Li Qin’an! The famous Li Qin’an!

If Yang Wen is a renowned director in the film industry, occupying half of the film world, then Director Li Qin’an is a standout in television dramas. His dramas aren’t typical idol shows; they usually cover more obscure topics. If an ordinary director were to film them, they surely wouldn’t be appealing.

But Li Qin’an has this magic; any subject he touches can become extraordinary, with depth, height, and substance, while also being well-received. ’The End’ is one of his masterpieces. At the time, the supporting roles in ’The End’ were immensely popular, not to mention the male and female leads, who became household names, making it a legendary show in the eyes of many.

This was an opportunity for her, and she didn’t want to miss it at all.

The audition was in ten days, giving her plenty of time to prepare. She was also a fan of ’The End’ and knew the series inside out, so much so that she could even name all the cast members and recite quite a few lines.

Therefore, the chances of success were high.

"Brother Feng, I will work hard!" she immediately assured Gu Feng, then flattered him, "Brother Feng, you’re so amazing, even knowing Director Li Qin’an."

Gu Feng nodded, "If you can’t manage, figure it out yourself."

Having such an agent was both painful and joyful.

Because the variety show was imminent, Tong Yan watched many previous episodes of the show. The show was called ’LOVE.’ The production team would invite three men and three women, forming three couples. These couples would have no money and had to spend three days together. During these three days, their food, clothing, shelter, and transportation had to be earned through tasks given by the production team.

In Tong Yan’s view, this was a vexing show. Firstly, these three sets of artists weren’t familiar with each other but had to form couples. Secondly, what kind of show doesn’t give even a penny and expects them to last three days? Even though she knew that the production team wanted to see the artists make fools of themselves—the more embarrassing, the more laughs—leading to higher ratings.

Thinking about her own appetite, Tong Yan couldn’t help but cover her face, deeply worried about angering her couple.

However, on the shooting day of ’LOVE,’ she was shocked by the situation.

Wen Shu waved at her with a smile, "Sister Yan, what a coincidence."

Tong Yan: ...

What a coincidence, Wen Shu turned out to be her couple?

Under everyone’s stunned gaze, Tong Yan walked up to him with a smile, "Here to repay a favor?"

The host was surprised, "You two know each other? That’s really lucky." Indeed, many couples met for the first time on the show, so knowing each other reduced the awkwardness.

Wen Shu looked like a boy out of a comic, with exquisite features, clear eyes like rippling water. It was the warm autumn, and his long dark coat hugged his tall and lean figure. A blue hat covered his flaxen hair, leaving only a few tips exposed.

"Yes, we met before," Wen Shu’s rosy lips moved as he spoke, his long, curled eyelashes like a luxurious antique fan, playful yet cunning.

The host, Zong You, was an experienced show host, always hosting variety shows. His hosting style was sharp and bold but not lacking humor, effectively setting the atmosphere, with a loyal fan base. Due to his extensive experience, everyone called him Brother Zong, as "Zong" and "Zong" in ’variety’ sound the same, so they simply called him Variety Brother. He hosted ’Everyone Says’ with the variety show queen Wang Lin for six years, guaranteeing high ratings.

Variety Brother laughed, "Then we look forward to your performance. Variety shows are different from acting, but still acting, though there’s a line. If you act too much, it may draw backlash, and the audience won’t buy it. Let me give an example; Tong Yan loves eating, but if you’re only eating on the show and don’t contribute, leaving everything for Wen Shu to do, just waiting for your meals, the audience definitely won’t like you. On the other hand, if you grab the chance to do everything yourself and don’t give your couple any chance, that won’t be liked either, understand?"