Do Not Speak Ill of My Mother!
Chapter 291 - 289 Director Er’s new movie

Chapter 291: 289 Director Er’s new movie

"Zhongxing has come a long way, experiencing many things. Even after the reform, many people left, but I believe those who remain share our same wish, to build a better Zhongxing! You haven’t let Zhongxing down, and Zhongxing won’t let you down..."

"Today, I’ve brought two pieces of good news for everyone. First, for the days spent at the training camp, you’ll be paid triple overtime wages. Second, and this is the most important, we’ve reached a preliminary collaboration agreement with Director Er. He will select the lead roles for his next film based on everyone’s performance in the training camp. In other words... our Zhongxing people will be the first batch considered by Director Er!"

Director Er?

Director Tang had received Director Er’s consent to let some news slip here.

"Yes, as you all know, Director Er has been in the industry for decades, and while he hasn’t made many films, each one is a masterpiece! The new film he’s preparing now is like his first sword drawn after honing his blade, its value is apparent when considering the awards his films have received."

Before the artists could react, the live chat exploded.

"[Holy shit, is it that Director Er who made ’Judgement Dragon’? His films are really super watchable! Classics, every single one! Not to mention the countless awards, any star who played a lead in his movies is at least starting at the A-list!]"

"[Director Er posted a year ago saying he was planning a new film and had built many real-life sets for it, but the lead role has been unfilled for so long. Many artists have tried to curry favor with him overtly and covertly, but he just ignored them.]"

"[Do you remember Si Younian, who was super-hot last year? I’ve heard that Soaring Sky Studio has been in talks with Director Er recently, seemingly trying to get Si Younian a role, even if it’s just a small part!]"

"[Wow, Zhongxing is really pulling off a major move right off the bat? Those actors who terminated their contracts with Zhongxing must be kicking themselves now, right? It’s not easy to get into Director Er’s team! And to be the lead role? Zhongxing actually managed to get Director Er to prioritize choosing leads from their artists, awesome!]"

"[I thought Zhongxing’s reform was a self-destructive move, but look at them pull this massive ace!]"

Director Tang wasn’t watching the live chat, but just by seeing the fire ignited in the eyes of the artists, he knew how explosive the news was!

There was no helping it, Director Er was an authority figure in their community of directors.

Being cast in one of his films, even in a minor role, required passing through numerous challenges.

Last year he said he had started preparing for his new film and intended to take it abroad to make a splash, indicating just how big Director Er’s project was!

Not to mention the major capital and big companies vying for roles in Director Er’s film, causing a huge commotion. And yet, Director Er hadn’t budged, but he turned around and gave Zhongxing artists a chance.

Clearly, the sincerity of the training camp plan had moved him!

Director Tang scanned the crowd and reminded them unhurriedly, "Although Zhongxing has worked hard to secure this opportunity with Director Er, the outcome still depends on everyone’s efforts! If the results of the training are poor and fail to satisfy Director Er, then all 23 of our Zhongxing artists might end up just as supporting roles."

He pointed at the camera and said, "The fans online are all following your progress. Do you have the confidence to strive for and win roles in Director Er’s new film?"

His words were incredibly motivating, and everyone unanimously responded with boiling blood, "We have confidence!"

Director Tang nodded, "Good to hear you have confidence! In light of everyone’s success, we must also specially thank one person today."

His gaze slowly settled on one individual.

Yan Yueqing: ???

Come on, what does this have to do with me?

Director Tang raised his hand, "Let’s all thank Yan Yueqing. She was the one who invited the peak instructors from the Six Arts to teach you, hoping everyone will work hard!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the yard filled with the sound of clapping.

Yan Yueqing was genuinely taken aback, offering an awkward yet polite smile in response.

But inside she thought: Is Director Tang setting me up? When did I invite anyone?

After a pause, she suddenly remembered Teacher Jiang...

emmm...

Okay, I haven’t invited anyone, but Teacher Jiang might...

After all, the daily studies of the Jiang Family include the Gentleman’s Six Arts as basics! And the ones teaching those courses were the masters among masters! Their abilities are not to be underestimated.

I suspect Teacher Jiang brought those old masters to Hua Country!

But when I think about it... Surely not, right?

After all, those people are old, all in their sixties and seventies, grandpas and grandmas either using walking sticks or playing with their grandchildren. Would they really come all the way to Hua Country just for the small company Zhongxing?

Yan Yueqing was silenced by this thought.

Teacher Jiang’s actions are hard to predict... It’s not appropriate to make a call during a live broadcast, better to wait and ask when I get back!

And the chat exploded once again.

[Hahaha, where are the people who just made fun of Big Boss Yue? Stand up and speak now! Didn’t you say Big Boss Yue just made a meal?]

[Oh my God, someone who has left Zhongxing actually came to be a special guest and farm with everyone, even going as far as inviting teachers to instruct the remaining Zhongxing artists. Big Boss Yue, you’re really magnanimous, I’m crying!]

[Director Tang is a straight shooter and seldom uses the term ’top master’ to describe someone! Since he’s said so, this person must really be impressive!]

[When is the teacher coming? I can’t wait to learn along with them!]

One by one, they became enthusiastic and expectant, even after the live broadcast ended, they were still thinking about it, rushing to leave messages under the official Weibo of Zhongxing.

Of course, there were still plenty of haters who felt this was all just a publicity stunt by Zhongxing. How would anyone know if they just got a few people to pretend to be masters when the time comes?

Late at night, Yan Yueqing didn’t stay there, but left the farm with Director Tang’s car.

The other artists squeezed into tents, three to a tent.

Everyone knew that life in the countryside wouldn’t be comfortable, so there were no complaints, and they consciously divided into groups.

As the Top Sister of Zhongxing, everyone tacitly let Meng Yinge choose her tent first. After she picked the smallest and furthest one, the others started choosing.

Li Manman wasn’t particularly well-liked within the company, and no one invited her to join their group.

Watching everyone head to their own tents, she clenched her teeth and approached Meng Yinge’s tent.

"Senior Meng, can I be in a group with you?"

Meng Yinge was somewhat surprised. She indeed didn’t like Li Manman, but seeing that everyone else had gone back to their tents, leaving her alone, she nodded: "Come in."

The tents prepared by Zhongxing were the best type in the camping area. They were simple to set up and had large capacity. Even the smallest one could comfortably sleep two people.

Li Manman lowered her head and walked into the tent, exclaiming, "This is really nice."

Meng Yinge responded indifferently, "You have a good attitude."

"To stay in Zhongxing, naturally, I know what I want," Li Manman said with a smile. "And on this point, Senior Meng, you understand much more than I do."

"What do you mean?" Meng Yinge suddenly narrowed her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

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