Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 67 Internal Audition

March 4, General Manager's Office of Chenxi.

Lin Wei walked in carrying her laptop.

"Mr. Fu, these are the artist signing applications I've been screening these past few days."

Would you like to select a few?

"Didn't I say to postpone the signing of artists?"

The projects the company is currently undertaking won't be able to promote too many people in the short term.

"I had no choice."

Your speech a few days ago attracted a large group of female celebrities, many of whom are already famous.

There are also some that I think have great potential.

It would be such a waste to give up everything.

Lin Wei helplessly pushed the computer toward Fu Yibai.

"Oh well, I'll take a look."

Fu Yibai took the computer and began filtering.

The people selected by Lin Wei were indeed quite good; many of them became famous actresses in later generations.

"Um……"

Looking at the many female stars who would later become quite famous, Fu Yibai hesitated.

"Yang Rong and Yan Danchen, that's it."

"Okay, I'll talk to them about the contract now."

Lin Wei put her computer away and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Fu Yibai called out to Lin Wei.

"What's wrong, Mr. Fu?"

Have the intern directors sent by Beijing Film Academy this year been assigned to film crews?

Fu Yibai had been busy since returning from Berlin and had completely forgotten about this matter.

Lin Wei came today with a contract application. He remembered this because he didn't have many projects to promote talents at the moment.

"Yes, Mr. Wang has already made arrangements for them. The crew of 'The Unknown' has arranged three."

The production team of "Empresses in the Palace" arranged two.

The production teams of "Soldiers Sortie" and "My Own Swordsman" each assigned one.

Fu Yibai nodded.

"Hmm, not bad."

Ask Ning Hao and the others to pay more attention to this, and write a personal review after filming wraps up.

Those with potential should sign with the company.

The company still has too few directors.

"yes!"

"In addition to finding resources for newly signed artists, don't forget to discover talented directors in your future work."

Please also inform Wang Peng for me.

If you do well, your year-end bonus will triple.

Upon hearing that the bonus would be tripled, Lin Wei immediately perked up.

"Yes, sir! I guarantee I will complete the mission."

"Alright, go to work."

Fu Yibai waved his hand, shooing Lin Wei out.

March 5, 2004, Artist Training Room on the Fourth Floor of Chenxi Media.

Behind the long table sat Director Shang Jing, Lin Wei, and an assistant director.

Fu Yibai did not sit in the main seat, but in the sofa by the window, with a hot Americano that Liu Yan had just brought him.

Qin Lan was the first to come in.

She wore a simple white knit sweater today, her long hair was simply tied up, and her makeup was so light that it was almost invisible.

He entered with steady steps, first bowing to Shang Jing and Fu Yibai in greeting, then walking to the empty chair in the center of the room and sitting down.

"Hello teacher, I am Qin Lan."

Shang Jing flipped through the documents in his hand without looking up.

How do you interpret the character Guo Furong?

Qin Lan remained silent for two seconds.

"She...is a very pure person."

She spoke slowly, as if she was thinking as she spoke.

Qin Lan then explained her understanding of the character in detail.

"Very good, perform this scene."

.........

"Okay, go wait over there."

Shang Jing waved his hand and then scribbled on the evaluation form.

Qin Lan looked around, unsure where to wait.

"Come sit here."

Fu Yibai waved to Qin Lan.

Qin Lan blushed slightly upon hearing this and took small steps toward Fu Yibai.

.........

After Qin Lan sat down, Fu Yibai did not say anything more.

For a moment, she felt a little lost, so she spoke softly.

"Director Fu, did I not perform very well just now?"

"Performance……

Actually, it's not bad.

Although your acting skills are still a bit raw, it's clear you've put in a lot of effort.

"Do I have a chance?"

Upon hearing Fu Yibai's answer, Qin Lan's already bright eyes shone even brighter.

"It's hard to say, let's see how the rest of them perform."

Qin Lan was not too disappointed when she heard Fu Yibai's answer.

"Thank you, Mr. Fu."

She spoke softly, her gaze lingering on Fu Yibai's profile for a moment before quickly looking away.

"Mr. Fu? Do you have time tonight?"

I'd like to invite you to dinner.

Fu Yibai, who was enjoying Gao Lu's performance, turned his head and glanced at Qin Lan.

"Have a meal?"

"There are many things I don't understand about acting."

I wonder if you have time tonight?

I'd like to invite you to dinner, and also ask you some questions.

After she finished speaking, her face flushed slightly.

Looking at Qin Lan's appearance, Fu Yibai instantly realized that this woman definitely didn't just want to have a meal.

He wanted to laugh to himself; why did everyone use this excuse to invite him to dinner? It was so unoriginal.

Actually, Qin Lan wasn't on Fu Yibai's menu at that moment.

Some women become more charming and attractive as they mature.

Qin Lan is that kind of woman.

Fu Yibai turned his head to the side, his gaze falling on Qin Lan's face.

The twenty-five-year-old Qin Lan was completely different from the woman of later generations, who was charming and sophisticated with a mature allure in her eyes.

At this moment, her eyes and brows still carried a hint of youthful innocence, and her figure resembled an unripe green grape.

The Qin Lan of later generations was like a ripe peach.

Every smile and frown exudes femininity, and her every move is composed and confident, making her beauty all the more aggressive.

However, although Qin Lan wasn't on his menu, he didn't really have anything important to do tonight.

Since the other party had already taken the initiative to invite him, he didn't mind tasting this unripe green grape.

Since the fruit is not yet ripe, he can be the first fruit grower and help it ripen.

"Okay, I'll come find you after I get off work tonight."

Upon hearing Fu Yibai's answer, Qin Lan's eyes lit up instantly, as if they were filled with starlight.

She pursed her lips, trying to suppress the upturned corners of her mouth, and said softly.

"Then I'll wait for you at the company."

Fu Yibai nodded slightly, then turned his gaze back to Gao Lu, who was performing.

Qin Lan could no longer concentrate on the audition; she secretly glanced at the man beside her out of the corner of her eye.

The audition lasted less than an hour. After discussion among Shang Jing and the other two, the role of Guo Furong was ultimately given to Wang Ou.

Fu Yibai had no objection to this.

Once Guo Furong was confirmed, the audition ended.

Fu Yibai returned to his office alone to continue his unfinished work.