GBP Chapter 1139 Invitation
Chapter 1139 Invitation
To avoid showing favoritism, Wei Yu also gave each of the other children a hundred-yuan bill, which amused the group of younger brothers, nephews, and nieces. Wei Yu was also immersed in chanting "Thank you, Uncle Fifteen!"
"Alright, stop showing off! Sit down and eat!" Zhao Cheng looked at Wei Yu, who was getting a little cocky, and helplessly stopped the farce.
Of course, no one took the pocket money back from the children. After all, Zhao Cheng and his grandparents were already being generous by not giving money away, so how could they take the pocket money from the children?
Even Xiao Suizi, the mother, just smiled and didn't care about the hundred yuan in her son's hand. She wasn't worried about her child spending it recklessly; the Zhao family's children were well-educated.
The next morning, Wei Yu received a phone call from a director who invited him to bring A Fen to audition for a period drama.
"Let's go, we have work to do now!" Wei Yu said to Afen with a smile.
"What kind of work?" Afen asked curiously.
"There's an invitation for you to participate in a period drama. I don't know the specifics yet, but you'll find out when you get there." Wei Yu didn't inquire about the details, since phone calls are quite expensive, it's better to talk about it in person.
Soon, Wei Yu brought A Fen to a hotel in the capital, where a large number of people had already gathered, many of whom were there to audition for roles.
Wei Yu didn't queue outside like the others, but went straight into the room inside.
"Who is this? Why aren't they in line?" A woman asked the person next to her, somewhat indignantly, as she watched Wei Yu lead A Fen straight inside. Her original intention was to find an ally.
Unfortunately, the person next to her completely ignored her and continued reciting his lines.
Seeing this, the woman pursed her lips and turned to ask the same question to the person behind her in line.
Perhaps not wanting to offend anyone, the woman whispered to the other woman.
"That man is a big shot in Beijing's entertainment circle. He's played Zhao Yun and Jia Baoyu. Didn't you know that?"
"What? Such a young big shot? Is he even thirty?" the woman asked, somewhat surprised.
"Where are you from?" the woman asked instead of answering.
"I'm from Shanghai?" The woman didn't understand why she was being asked that, but she still answered obediently.
"So you haven't even read Dream of the Red Chamber or Romance of the Three Kingdoms?" the woman asked curiously.
“Yes, I’ve seen them! I’ve read Dream of the Red Chamber, and I only glanced at Romance of the Three Kingdoms. I’m not interested in these historical films anyway,” the woman who initially asked the question said.
"Just ignore it, you can't afford to offend that person! If you want to stay in this industry, don't say those things again!" the woman said.
Anyone who can make it in the entertainment industry is shrewd and calculating. The woman immediately realized that if she asked any more questions, she might really get into trouble, so she stopped talking and turned to the woman and said...
"My name is Li Jie, and I'm from Shanghai."
"My name is Tao Huimin!" the woman said with a smile.
Wei Yu paid no attention to what the two were saying and went straight to the audition room. The assistant director, who was waiting at the door, saw Wei Yu coming and immediately pushed open the door, gesturing for him to enter.
"Thank you!" Wei Yu said with a smile, and then led A Fen into the room. The assistant director smiled knowingly and closed the door after Wei Yu entered the room.
"Director Chen!" Wei Yu greeted Chen Jialin with a smile as he entered the room and saw him sitting in the main seat.
"Wei Yu is here. And this lady behind him must be Ada Choi? She's quite the beauty. Wei Yu is very lucky!" Director Chen said with a smile.
"Haha, please excuse me, Director Chen!" Wei Yu pulled Afen down to sit, not paying any attention to Director Chen's teasing; he was already used to it.
"The main reason I asked you to come here is because there's a role that I think suits your daughter, Ah Fen, very well, so I wanted her to give it a try," Director Chen said with a smile.
"Oh? I don't know what kind of role it is? Director Chen, you know that although Afen is still in the industry, there are some roles she can't play!" Wei Yu didn't agree directly, but instead expressed his thoughts.
This was also Wei Yu's goal. Although his family didn't object to hiring actors, even if it was acting, there couldn't be any overly dramatic roles; that was a bottom line.
"Don't worry, do you think I don't know? This time, I want your son to play Shangguan Wan'er. What do you think? Isn't it a good role?" Director Chen knew Wei Yu's concerns, so he said directly.
"Shangguan Wan'er? Wu Zetian's lady-in-waiting? Who plays Wu Zetian?" Wei Yu asked with some curiosity.
"I plan to have Xiao Qing play Wu Zetian, since it was decided a long time ago!" Director Chen said.
"Alright, let Afen give it a try. Shangguan Wan'er is more positive, at least she has far fewer passionate scenes than Wu Zetian!" Wei Yu said after thinking for a moment.
"Alright, let Afen try on the clothes!" Director Chen said happily upon hearing Wei Yu's words.
Director Chen also faced opposition to having Afen host Shangguan Wan'er, but he persisted.
Even disregarding Wei Yu's feelings, he would still arrange for A Fen to be the first "Mingzhu Artist" to develop her career in mainland China. Wouldn't that be a sure way to gain exposure?
After Ah Fen went to try on clothes with her assistant, Director Chen suddenly asked Wei Yu a question.
"Wei Yu, have you ever thought about playing a role for me? Don't worry, apart from the roles of Emperor Taizong and Emperor Gaozong of Tang, you can choose any other role you want!" Director Chen said generously.
"Since Wu Zetian is the main character in this TV series, and Emperor Taizong of Tang is already old, I can't play him either, right? This is as good as saying nothing at all!" Wei Yu said, rolling his eyes.
"Hahahaha, do you have any roles that interest you? Don't believe me? I'll let you play Li Xian. It'll be a chance for you to experience being an emperor, how about it?" Director Chen joked with a laugh.
"Haha, this is alright!" Wei Yu said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll reserve this role for you. You can come and film it when you have time!" Director Chen said with a smile.
"Alright then, I'll accept without hesitation! But don't say I lack the imperial bearing!" Wei Yu said with a smile.
"With your bearing, you'd be an emperor in a dragon robe. Do you think I don't know you? Otherwise, why would I have sent you?" Director Chen looked at Wei Yu with eyes full of admiration.
Wei Yu is not only handsome, but also has developed a noble air about him because he has played many positive characters in recent years. Coupled with the refinement of a large family, he would be more than capable of playing Li Xian.
While the two were chatting and laughing, Afen came out after she had finished her makeup. It has to be said that Afen's ancient costume look is still very impressive, definitely not comparable to Yixiu twenty years later.
Even Director Chen, who is used to seeing classical beauties, was genuinely amazed. It turns out that what was originally just a choice to please Wei Yu turned out to be a worthwhile investment!