Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!
Chapter 395: She’s Not Trying to Use Under-the-Table Tactics, Is She?

Chapter 395: Chapter 395: She’s Not Trying to Use Under-the-Table Tactics, Is She?

Shao Changqing was completely dumbfounded.

He had thought that Jiang Li wanted the lead role to control the entire crew, but it turned out she was just trying to save money for herself.

He had never expected her to be able to pull out fifty million as a deposit for him.

"This...."

"What’s the matter?" Jiang Li smiled, "Is my sincerity not enough for you?"

Shao Changqing had never received this kind of treatment before, and for a moment, he was taken aback with honor.

"No, no." He quickly waved his hand, "You are the most sincere person I have ever met."

Those investors wouldn’t even talk about giving him a deposit, and it was already good if they could deliver the money on time without pulling out before the shooting was over.

"I’m sorry." Shao Changqing scratched his head awkwardly, "I originally thought, thought you were just——"

"Thought I wanted to control you, right?" Jiang Li said nonchalantly as she sipped her tea, "No worries, it’s also my fault for not making myself clear."

"Then, may I ask why you are helping me out so generously?" Shao Changqing asked uneasily.

He still couldn’t believe that such a huge pie would fall into his lap.

Jiang Li pondered for a while, "Just think of it as my appreciation for talent. If you want to repay me, just make a good film, and don’t let my money go to waste."

Shao Changqing became excited.

Appreciation for talent?

Was Miss Jiang complimenting him as a talented person?

For the first time in his life, Shao Changqing, feeling acknowledged, was so grateful that he nearly knelt down to Jiang Li, and could only keep toasting her with cups of tea.

By the time he reached the third cup, the door was knocked open, and a man in a duckbill cap peeked his head in and walked in.

"So this is what your place looks like? It’s pretty much what I imagined."

Shao Changqing stared puzzledly at the man in front of him, who had an impressive physique and looks. Before he could speak, Jiang Li beside him took the initiative.

"Director Shao, this is the male lead I’ve picked for you."

Shao Changqing: ?

Luo Xingmu: ?

"No." Luo Xingmu took off his cap, "Sister Li, are you really introducing work to me?"

"Otherwise?" Jiang Li raised her eyebrows.

Luo Xingmu was at a loss for words.

Could he say that when Jiang Li messaged him to come to her place, giving him an address, his and his agent’s first reaction was: "She’s not trying to seduce me, is she?"

On the way there, his heart was full of anxiety.

He had even memorized what he would say to refuse her face-to-face, including the lectures.

If push came to shove, he would just... cough, getting off-topic.

He had prepared for everything, but she was really introducing him to work? frёewebηovel.cѳm

Seeing Luo Xingmu standing there stunned, Jiang Li took it upon herself to introduce Shao Changqing to him.

"This is Director Shao, who is recently fundraising for a post-apocalyptic sci-fi movie. I’ve read the script, and I think the male lead suits you well."

The male lead of "Doomsday Beehive," Qin Feng, is an insignificant worker who has little ambition and wants only to live a salted-fish life, but due to a chance encounter with the dark secrets of the ruling class, he is forced to embark on a path of resistance.

What sets this story apart from similar ones is that Qin Feng doesn’t have a strong rebellious mentality; each step he takes is a forced choice in a desperate situation.

And no matter how great the difficulties, he is able to maintain an optimistic attitude.

He seems soft on the outside, but is actually very strong on the inside.

Within Zhang Cheng’s crew, Jiang Li had seen the acting skills of Luo Xingmu; as a young actor, he didn’t lose out to even the top Movie Emperor.

The key was that he was very physically adept, which was perfect for shooting a sci-fi movie.

Hearing Jiang Li’s introduction, Shao Changqing also scrutinized the young man in front of him.

Judging by appearance, having him as the male lead for his movie was more than enough, but Luo Xingmu was too handsome, and he feared that he might just be a pretty face unable to carry the responsibility of the lead role.

Yet Jiang Li’s one sentence dispelled his concerns—

"He’s the male lead in Director Zhang Cheng’s ’Night Walk.’"

As someone from the industry, Director Shao Changqing naturally knew the caliber and stature of Zhang Cheng. Anyone selected by him for the lead role was certainly no ordinary actor; essentially, they were being groomed as a future Movie Emperor.

Director Shao was once again flattered, "But, but I’m just a small-time director. Would Mr. Luo be willing to play a role in my project?"

"He will," Jiang Li assured as he looked toward Luo Xingmu. "I’m investing in this movie. I have great confidence in it and in Director Shao. As long as you join us, I’ll make sure you don’t suffer any losses."

Luo Xingmu: "I—"

Jiang Li turned his gaze to Director Shao. "Although he’s currently the male lead for Zhang Cheng, the movie hasn’t come out yet, he’s not famous, he’s just an ordinary newcomer actor, very cheap. Don’t worry, you can afford him. If necessary, we can settle his pay after the movie is done."

Luo Xingmu: "Huh?"

"I haven’t even said anything, and you’ve already decided on such an important matter in my life?"

And more importantly,

Is it really okay to discuss him not being famous and being cheap right in front of his face?!

Jiang Li stared at him. "Not willing?"

Luo Xingmu immediately stood at attention and nodded, "Willing, very willing. Whatever Sister Li says goes!"

After he spoke, he realized something was amiss.

Why should he be so obedient to Jiang Li’s words?!

Director Shao also parted his lips slightly.

Just what kind of person is this Miss Jiang?

Shouldn’t someone coming from Zhang Cheng’s crew be full of pride?

How could he agree to play the lead role in his movie without even reading the script?

Director Shao fell silent, then he pulled out a portion of the script.

"Maybe... Mr. Luo would like to read it before making a decision?"

"That works."

Luo Xingmu took the script and sat on the sofa. He had only flipped through a couple of pages when the sound of someone crying out as if slaughtering a pig came from the doorway.

"Jiang Li!!! I’ll never forgive you!!!"

Jiang Yan, holding his waist, hobbled over to the doorway of the study. The slight anger on his face turned to rage upon seeing the two men gathered around Jiang Li.

"You actually brought strange men into the house again? And two of them?!"

At this, both Shao Changqing and Luo Xingmu cast incredulous looks toward Jiang Li.

Jiang Li: "...."

She closed the script in front of her. "What nonsense are you spouting?"

Jiang Yan stood with his arms akimbo, blowing out a mocking breath, "I—"

"You’ve arrived just in time, you’ve got a job." Jiang Li said, pointing at him and looking toward Director Shao, "He’s the male second lead I found for you."

Jiang Yan: ?

Director Shao: ?

This male second?

Director Shao sized up Jiang Yan.

Even more handsome than Luo Xingmu, but looked even less reliable.

His male second was supposed to be a high-intelligence, scheming villain!

Was it really a good idea to have someone who looked not too bright play the part?!

"This..." Director Shao’s gaze flitted back and forth between the two men, "Can I object?"

Although somewhat confused by the current situation, Jiang Yan still promptly expressed his displeasure.

"Why object? Is there a role in this world I can’t play?"

Director Shao: "...."

He felt even more like objecting.

Jiang Li sat down again and took another sip of tea, speaking calmly, "He may not seem reliable, but rest assured, he’s absolutely perfect for the male second lead."

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