Chen Fei is an actor whose acting skills are recognized but not popular. In fact, Chen Fei was among the original candidates for the role of Lin Lin. This time, Chen Fei was replaced temporarily, and her schedule was free. She started reading the script as soon as she received the call, talked with Director Jiang when she joined the group, and started working the next day. It was a seamless transition.
Although many scenes had to be reshot, Chen Fei was amiable and, most importantly, had good acting skills. She could handle any scene Su Ran gave her and even respond. Watching them play against each other was like a duel between masters. The back and forth brought out more inspiration and creativity, which made the actors feel very happy and the audience was very satisfied. If we say that Su Ran and Lin Ying used to be one plus one equals two or three, now it is at least three or more.
After watching a few plays, Gu Yunchen felt completely relieved and rushed back to Beijing to deal with other matters.
The filming went very smoothly, and even with the reshoots and new scenes, it was completed five days ahead of schedule.
Su Ran discussed with the Life Producer and decided to hold the wrap party at Sister Gui’s farm house. Those who were not in a hurry to leave the crew could go fishing, pick fruits, grow vegetables and have a great day.
Ning Xi and Su Ran sat by the fish pond fishing.
"The filming was quite intense. I haven't told you that after Lin Ying left, she tried to portray herself as a victim. Gu Yunchen ignored her, but many media bigwigs came out to hammer her, digging up all the details about her bullying of fellow actors, bullying of assistants, arrogance, and changing the script... Then a few days ago, the scandal of the Lin Group was exposed. Lin Ying's brother not only took drugs, but also participated in drug trafficking and other messy things. He can't escape the death penalty. After Haichao found out, they didn't sign Lin Ying, and immediately announced the starring role of the next big IP drama. The Radio, Film and Television issued a notice to remove all of Lin Ying's works. Lin Ying is really finished this time." Ning Xi said.
Su Ran sighed: "It is better to be down-to-earth. If your artistic ethics are flawed, no matter how good your acting skills are or how beautiful your packaging is, your core is rotten and will be exposed sooner or later."
"A man of integrity has nothing to fear in his own shadow. This saying doesn't really work in the entertainment industry. The entertainment industry is changing too fast. Once your reputation collapses or you've been silent for a few years, your fans will quickly transfer their love for you to someone else. After being eliminated by the market, even if you can be proven innocent afterwards, it's really hard to get back on your feet. Su Ran, you're a special case."
Su Ran deeply agreed with this, and her road to comeback was also very difficult.
"Gu Yunchen gave me a suggestion. It's like repeating an old story. In the past, we were so badly schemed by Lin Ying and had no power to fight back. In fact, it was because we had no background and no backing. So, Su Ran, would you like to consider joining Wanli? Gu Yunchen said that we can just use Wanli's name, and if something goes wrong, Wanli will take the responsibility. In other aspects, we have absolute autonomy, and Wanli will never interfere."
"OK!"
Ning Xi looked at Su Ran in astonishment: "Agree so quickly? You don't even think about it seriously?"
Su Ran smiled and said, "Didn't you say that it's good to lean on a big tree for shade? Besides, Gu Yunchen promised to give us absolute autonomy. Where can we find such a good thing?"
In fact, she knew that Gu Yunchen did this sincerely because he wanted to help her cousin. Of course, Ning Xi was also a factor. Ning Xi was likely to marry Gu Yunchen. In the future, Ning Xi would be the boss lady of Wanli, and would have to cooperate with Wanli sooner or later.
Ning Xi became excited: "I thought you would object. I have thought about it. Let's set up our own company and affiliate it with Wanli. People like Deng Zian, Qi Lei, Ye Dansha, Liu Yayi, and Shen Yifeng don't have an agency. Let's just sign them all. They are all talented actors who are willing to work hard and have positive values. As long as there are resources, Shen Yifeng will have no problem moving up to a higher level. Others will also have a chance to become popular. Wanli will have several good works in the second half of the year, hehe!"
"I guess you are eyeing Wanli's resources and want to wipe out the comrades in arms."
Ning Xi retorted: "Do you know how to talk? Is this how you use the phrase 'catch them all'? I mean having the cake and eating it together, sharing the happiness together."
"Okay, okay, okay, whatever you say is what it is. You make the decision. I don't understand these things." Su Ran was used to being a hands-off boss. Acting was her strong point, so she just focused on acting well and left the business management to professionals.
"It's settled then. I'll have a good chat with Gu Yunchen later and finalize the matter." Ning Xi was in high spirits, and seemed to be ready to do something big.
"However, there is someone you can also consider." Su Ran said.
Ning Xi's eyes rolled: "Are you talking about Chen Fei?"
Su Ran stretched out her hand and Ning Xi high-fived her.
"They are really good sisters. They have such good tacit understanding. I talked to Chen Fei during my free time during filming. She is now working alone and has no agency. It's not that she doesn't want to sign, but the conditions of several agencies she has talked to are very poor, so she hasn't received any roles in more than a year."
"I'll talk to her after I come up with a plan to show my sincerity." Ning Xi said.
"Are you still making plans?"
"Of course. Everyone has their own characteristics and positioning. I must make targeted career plans for them. Otherwise, why would they sign with our company? I want them to see the prospects and have confidence in us before they will sign."
Su Ran smiled: "Just don't make empty promises."
Ning Xi wrinkled her nose: "Then I have to ask someone first if he is making false promises to me, otherwise I will not forgive him."
Su Ran tilted her head, with a cunning look in her eyes: "Someone... who are you referring to?"
"Hi, what are you talking about?" Gu Yunchen's voice sounded behind him.
Gu Yunchen appeared out of nowhere, scaring Ning Xi so much that the fishing rod in her hand almost dropped. As soon as he mentioned someone, that person appeared.
"How did you come?"
Gu Yunchen said, "The team building for the wrap-up of "Eleven", how can I not come?"
"You flew here from Beijing just for the wrap party, and then took a four or five-hour drive to get here? Aren't you tired? And you didn't even tell me before you came." Ning Xi complained.
Gu Yunchen smiled and said, "Isn't it good to give you a surprise?"
"It's not a surprise at all, it's more like a shock. I didn't catch any fish. You are responsible." Ning Xi handed the fishing rod to Gu Yunchen.
"Okay, I'll help you fish."
Ning Xi went to get some fruit, leaving Gu Yunchen and Su Ran fishing.
The two looked at each other, smiled, and continued to stare at the water.
Gu Yunchen cleared his throat. He had to face what he had to face. The play had been completed and it was time.
Su Ran knew that he was going to reveal his cards, and couldn't help feeling a little nervous.
After more than 20 years, the question she had been searching for finally got an answer, and now she had to face her father's family.
"Su Ran, did Han Dong say anything to you?"
"What?" Su Ran asked knowingly.