Bright and early, Zhou Lan arrived at Zhou Yun’s apartnt.
"Did you go out last night?"
Zhou Yun had just crawled out of bed, with disheveled hair and bleary eyes.
"How did you know? Did you install a surveillance device on ?"
Zhou Lan said, "Soone online ntioned that they saw you strolling down the street with a strange man late last night."
Zhou Yun was shocked, "What? A strange man?"
"Yeah, they even snapped a blurry photo, and it really does look like you."
"Wait, that ’strange man’ is way more famous than . Didn’t you recognize who he is?" Zhou Yun asked in surprise.
Zhou Lan replied, "Who? Song Chi?"
"Exactly." Zhou Yun yawned and lazily sat down on the sofa. "Strange man, my foot."
Zhou Lan: "So, do you have any new updates to report to ?"
"Nothing." Zhou Yun rolled her eyes. "I’m not dating anyone."
After saying that, mories from last night began to resurface. Song Chi had suddenly taken her hand, causing her to panic. But Song Chi’s grip was firm and strong; he held on tightly when she tried to pull away.
Zhou Yun avoided Zhou Lan’s probing gaze.
She said, "Sister Lan, did you co over first thing in the morning to interrogate ?"
"I don’t have the ti for that. Luckily, the person didn’t capture Song Chi’s face." Zhou Lan said, "I have so good news for you."
"What good news?" Zhou Yun asked.
Zhou Lan said, "I received a call from Shi Luoqi early this morning."
"Shi Luoqi? Who’s that?" Zhou Yun had never heard the na before.
Zhou Lan smiled slightly and explained, "She’s the producer for the great director Chen Zian."
Zhou Yun’s eyes widened, "Chen Zian?"
If you were to ask who the best directors still making films are, Chen Zian’s na would undoubtedly be in the top three.
Chen Zian is a film director whose international reputation was established in the last century and is considered a master of his craft.
To put it crassly, if given the opportunity to act in a Chen Zian film, top-line actresses like Lew Qingqing or Su Yan would gladly drop a zero from their fees, but even they might not get such a chance.
A director like Chen Zian could work with all newcors and still have production companies and fans lining up to back his films.
Zhou Yun looked incredulously at Zhou Lan and said, "She called you because..."
"She said she wanted to et you. She didn’t specify the reason, but it’s unlikely to be for no good reason. I suspect there might be a role they’re considering you for." Zhou Lan couldn’t hide her excitent, "It’s tonight."
"Really?" Zhou Yun was beside herself with joy.
Zhou Lan: "That’s my guess. Why else would she want to et you? Do you think she has that much spare ti on her hands?"
"Is Director Chen preparing a new film?"
"I haven’t heard anything. He’s been shooting more overseas in recent years. His last Chinese film was five years ago," Zhou Lan explained. "Regardless, Shi Luoqi wanting to et you is definitely a good thing."
"I don’t even know how to prepare."
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Shi Luoqi herself was a bit thinner than the photos Zhou Yun had found online.
She wore a light gray blazer and black high-heeled shoes, with her hair almost reaching her shoulders, and her makeup was clean and generous.
Strictly speaking, she wasn’t a beauty in the traditional sense with delicate features. But she had an air of poise, cordiality, and natural grace.
When they t, Zhou Yun extended her hand, but Shi Luoqi gave her a friendly hug instead.
"Wow, I didn’t expect you to look so good in person!"
Before Zhou Yun could demur with a "where, where," Shi Luoqi let go of her with a laugh, "God knows I was worried before I got here that you’d be like many other actresses, a beauty only through Photoshop."
Zhou Yun imdiately shut her mouth.
"Thank you, Sister Qi."
Shi Luoqi said, "Have a seat."
The place was chosen by Shi Luoqi.
Zhou Yun and Zhou Lan sat down.
Shi Luoqi shared, "I t with Kang Xin yesterday, and he was editing ’Heart Inquiry.’ I caught a glimpse of your scene and really liked your performance. Since I was coming to Shanghai today, I thought I’d ask to et you."
Zhou Yun acknowledged graciously, "Knowing that you wanted to et with , Sister Lan and I were both very surprised."
Shi Luoqi hurriedly waved her hand, "Don’t get wrong, I’m not here to cast for Director Chen. His next film is still being shot in the United States, and there aren’t any Chinese roles."
Hearing this, Zhou Yun felt sowhat disappointed.
"Well, I must admit I’m a little disappointed, but I’m still very happy to et you." Zhou Yun remarked thoughtfully, "Sister Qi, do you have any business in Shanghai today?"
"I’m eting a friend and discussing so work," Shi Luoqi replied cheerfully. "I travel abroad often, so I’m not too familiar with the industry here, but I’ve heard a bit about you."
Zhou Yun: "You flatter ."
"I won’t beat around the bush. Apart from wanting to see you in person this ti, there is another matter," Shi Luoqi stated. "I have a friend who studied at a film school abroad, worked as an assistant director for Chen Zian, and has been preparing to direct their own film for a few years. A year ago, they found a suitable production company and are ready to start. They’ve been searching for the right actress for this period, and the story is about a Chinese girl who grew up abroad and then returns to China. We’ve t with many actresses but haven’t found the right one. Seeing your scene yesterday, I felt sothing, so I hastily decided to et with you today. Your image and temperant are very fitting, so I was wondering if you would be interested in eting my friend?"
Zhou Yun looked at Shi Luoqi, astonished.
Just when she thought Shi Luoqi wasn’t here to recruit for Chen Zian, she felt disappointed.
But out of nowhere ca a glimr of hope.
A new director, true, but one who had the proper pedigree, even having been an assistant director for Chen Zian.
Zhou Yun instinctively glanced at Zhou Lan.
She wanted to know Zhou Lan’s take on the matter.
Zhou Lan smiled brightly and said, "Coming from your recomndation, we would definitely be delighted."
Shi Luoqi said, "If you’re willing, that settles it. I’ll talk to her and arrange a ti for us to sit down for a al together."
After parting with Shi Luoqi on their way back,
Zhou Lan let out a soft sigh, "It’s a sha it’s not Chen Zian, huh."
Zhou Yun: "What will be, will be."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, one day you will collaborate with Director Chen," Zhou Lan declared confidently, "These past few days I’ve been thinking about your future path. I thought long and hard, Xiao Yun, you have the conditions, the qualities, and the God-given talent and flair to eat well. You can go a long way, so, I’ve decided, from now on, you’ll pursue a true acting career because you can do it."
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