007: This ugly fellow is the future Best Actor?
“Let me introduce myself—I’m Qian Lang, a director!”
Qian Lang studied Wang Bo carefully, his eyes filled with excitement and admiration.
So familiar!
This face was just too familiar!
This was definitely the Dark Skin character!
The most soulful role in the film.
“Mr. Wang, our Galaxy Pictures is about to start filming a movie, and there’s an important role. Are you interested?”
“What?” Wang Bo’s jaw nearly dropped off in shock.
How many times had he dreamed of Lady Luck smiling upon him?
Could this moment finally be coming true?
His mind suddenly went blank, as if drained entirely.
“I...” His breath came fast, and he stammered as he spoke.
Wang Bo’s eyes widened in disbelief.
He felt as if a weight was pressing on his chest, making it impossible to catch his breath.
“Mr. Wang, are you willing or not?” Chen Yuanyuan grew impatient.
It was one thing that he looked so plain, but if he couldn’t even speak clearly, how could he be an actor?
Hao Han also wore a troubled expression.
Could this overlooked fish really be an idiot?
“I am willing! Of course, I am!”
This was a windfall from the heavens!
After a moment of breathlessness, Wang Bo finally caught his breath.
He swallowed hard, nodding eagerly, afraid that if he hesitated even a second longer, this dream would be cruelly shattered.
“Great! It’s settled, then.”
A trace of joy flashed across Qian Lang’s face.
An important role secured without breaking a sweat.
He gave Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han a meaningful glance.
Now, it’s up to you.
“Mr. Wang, shall we sign the contract now? Here it is, please take a look.”
Chen Yuanyuan immediately slipped into professional mode.
Hearing this, Wang Bo was overwhelmed with excitement.
No audition, just straight to signing the contract?
This was truly a leap to the top, a grand crossing of the dragon gate!
He hurriedly nodded, “Okay, let me see!”
Hands trembling, heart pounding.
The contract was thick.
This was Wang Bo’s first time receiving an official signing contract.
“The earlier clauses don’t matter,” he thought.
He quickly flipped to the last page.
“Mr. Wang, we’re pressed for time, so if there’s no problem, just sign it.”
Hao Han promptly handed him a pen.
“I’ll sign!”
Even if it were a contract of servitude, he didn’t care.
Wang Bo signed his name without hesitation.
“Mr. Wang, you’re really straightforward!” Chen Yuanyuan beamed as she took back the documents.
Hao Han gave a thumbs-up.
Normally, contracts should be signed at the company.
But since the company environment wasn’t ideal, it’d be better to sign outside.
Avoid unnecessary trouble.
“We’re family now!
No need to say more—let’s take a photo to commemorate this!”
Qian Lang smiled and pulled out his phone.
Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han quickly gathered around Wang Bo, striking poses.
Click, click...
Nine photos were taken in quick succession.
Qian Lang posted them on Weibo.
Caption: New family! Future Best Actor of Great Xia!
Huh?
Future Best Actor?
Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han exchanged glances.
Wang Bo was stunned for a moment.
Then he gave a bitter smile, “Director Qian, don’t joke around! With my looks, how could I ever be Best Actor?”
He wasn’t without self-awareness.
At auditions with classmates, directors were always interested in the handsome and beautiful.
He was often mistaken for an agent instead.
He had signed the contract impulsively just now.
To be honest, he was already feeling some regret.
He was truly afraid of messing up the role.
Disappointing Director Qian and Galaxy Pictures’ trust in him.
This was no small-time film about a childhood friend named Guan Hu.
If he screwed up, there would be no way back.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover, nor the vastness of the sea by its waves!
Believe in yourself—you will become a successful actor one day!”
Qian Lang spoke seriously.
“But my looks...” Wang Bo almost choked.
This was the first time someone had valued him so much!
“Don’t worry about your looks. As long as there is light, you are the Best Actor! Just play your role well—everything else is a matter of time.”
Qian Lang patted his shoulder encouragingly.
Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han watched nearby, stars of admiration sparkling in their eyes.
They had truly found a treasure!
Director Qian’s talent for brainwashing without spending a dime was exceptional.
No wonder President Pei valued him so highly!
Galaxy Pictures’ future looked promising!
“Keep it up!” Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han were inexplicably excited.
“Thank you, Director Qian, thank you, family. I will definitely play the role well!”
Wang Bo was deeply moved.
Perhaps the light that illuminated him was Director Qian.
It was the family at Galaxy Pictures.
“Let’s go. Don’t forget to check in at the company tomorrow!”
Qian Lang smiled, then turned and left gracefully with Chen Yuanyuan and Hao Han.
“Thank you!”
Wang Bo stood still.
He bowed deeply to their retreating figures.
...
At Xingyao Company,
Wang Xingxing was beaming with joy.
He strode briskly into the office area.
“Hello, everyone!”
He greeted his colleagues enthusiastically, his voice several pitches higher than usual.
“How did the open casting go today, Director Wang?”
“Did you find any suitable roles?”
“Any handsome guys?”
“Has the male lead been decided?”
Several female colleagues, who had been holding back for days, all flocked to him.
Their questions came eagerly and excitedly.
“No.”
Wang Xingxing looked proud.
He thoroughly enjoyed being the center of attention.
Today’s open casting had been his moment to shine.
He had rejected all the misfits.
Director Zhang Mu had even praised his thoroughness.
“Seriously? You didn’t like a single one?”
One female colleague was surprised.
The company had invested so much, yet nothing was confirmed?
“Of course not! How could such misfits be cast in our ‘Taiji’?”
Wang Xingxing sneered.
“Misfits?”
The female colleagues exchanged glances.
This open casting had attracted the attention of all Great Xia.
Were there really none worth their consideration?
“Exactly!” Wang Xingxing’s face was full of disdain.
He couldn’t believe it.
Open casting or not, he had expected to find a few suitable candidates.
But what a pity!
Each one was more bizarre than the last!
“Maybe they’ve only been casting for a day? Maybe in a few days some suitable ones will appear?”
One female colleague tried to smooth things over.
“No amount of days will help! I think ‘Taiji’ will have to hire foreign talent!”
Wang Xingxing shook his head.
After all, ‘Taiji’ was a massive production with a billion-yuan investment.
There was no room for sloppy casting in the actors.
Great Xia simply didn’t have suitable candidates.
Only big names could match such a grand production.
Domestic actors could only play supporting roles; the leads still needed foreign superstars.
“Hiring foreign talent needs the big boss’s approval, right?”
Another female colleague sighed.
The film industry in Dasha was declining.
What was the critical problem?
The actors weren’t up to par!
And it certainly couldn’t be the fault of the directors or screenwriters!
Of course, Director Qian Lang was an exception to this.
“Everything is under control!”
Wang Xingxing smiled mysteriously.
He pulled out his phone, ready to post some lofty insights on Weibo.
Perhaps this would make the big boss see him in a new light.
“Oh my god!”
As soon as he opened Weibo, he couldn’t help but curse.
That lousy Director Qian was stirring up trouble again.
His post’s popularity soared rapidly!
The number of reposts exceeded one hundred million!
This was outrageously absurd!
Wang Xingxing’s eyes widened.
Then he burst into loud laughter.
“Hahaha! This is hilarious! That loser Qian Lang actually said this ugly guy is Great Xia’s future Best Actor?”