OBS Chapter 15 The Blind Girl? Tailor-made
Chapter 15 The Blind Girl? Tailor-made
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Once all the dishes were served and after a few rounds of drinks, the conversation finally turned to business.
Lu Yang put down his chopsticks and cleared his throat: "Everyone is familiar with the 'Brotherhood of Blades' project. Everyone has read the script, so I won't go into details."
He paused, glanced at Liu Shishi, and then at Zhao Liying.
"The main reason I invited everyone here today is to talk about the character Zhou Miaotong."
The atmosphere in the private room subtly shifted.
Zhou Miaotong, the female lead in "Brotherhood of Blades," is the beloved woman of the Imperial Guard Shen Lian.
The character is fairly well-developed, has tension, and offers some room for development.
For any actress born in 85 or a TV drama actress, this is a significant resource.
Liu Shishi's expression didn't change much; she remained sitting quietly, as if listening to something that had nothing to do with her.
Zhao Liying lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously tracing circles on the rim of the teacup.
Lu Yang continued, "There are currently two candidates for the role of Zhou Miaotong. Shi Shi and Li Ying, you are both on my shortlist."
He spoke very directly, without beating around the bush.
Liu Shishi raised her head, glanced at Lu Yang, and then at Cai Yinong.
Cai Yinong nodded slightly, meaning: You can talk with confidence, I'm here.
Zhao Liying's fingers stopped.
She looked up at Lu Yang, her eyes filled with a complex emotion.
It's anticipation, it's unease, it's the desire and restraint of "I really want this role".
Gao Huan saw all of this.
He picked up his teacup and slowly took a sip.
Then he spoke.
"Director Lu, may I say a few words?"
Everyone in the private room turned to look at him.
Lu Yang paused for a moment, then nodded: "Go ahead."
Gao Huan put down his teacup and said in a calm and unhurried tone, "I've carefully read the script for the role of Zhou Miaotong, and I have an idea."
"What are your thoughts?" Lu Yang asked, intrigued.
"Change Zhou Miaotong to a blind girl."
The private room was silent for a second.
Cai Yinong raised her eyebrows slightly.
Liu Shishi's expression finally changed a little.
She tilted her head, as if considering the feasibility of the suggestion.
Zhao Liying didn't move, but her fingers stopped drawing circles.
Lu Yang stared at Gao Huan for a few seconds: "Why?"
Gao Huan didn't answer directly, but instead asked him, "Director Lu, what are Shen Lian's feelings for Zhou Miaotong?"
Lu Yang thought for a moment: "I feel guilty."
"Yes," Gao Huan said. "Shen Lian ransacked Zhou Miaotong's home, causing her to end up in a brothel. His feelings for her were not just love, but more guilt and atonement."
He paused, then looked into Lu Yang's eyes.
"If Zhou Miaotong were blind, she wouldn't be able to see Shen Lian's face, his expression, or everything he did for her."
She could only perceive this person through listening, through imagination, and through that vague image in her mind.
"For Shen Lian, this is an even deeper form of torment."
"He wanted to be seen, but she couldn't."
"He wanted to make amends, but she didn't even know he was making amends."
After Gao Huan finished speaking, the private room was silent for a few seconds.
Lu Yang's eyes lit up.
He stared at Gao Huan for several seconds, then slowly nodded: "Interesting."
Cai Yinong spoke up, her tone tentative: "If we change it to a blind woman, the performance will be much more difficult."
"Yes," Gao Huan said, "but it's worth it."
He added, "A good actor is not afraid of difficulties."
After saying this, Liu Shishi glanced at Gao Huan, and Zhao Liying also glanced at Gao Huan.
The two people had different expressions in their eyes.
Liu Shishi's eyes were thoughtful: she was wondering how changing the character to a blind woman would affect her performance.
Zhao Liying's eyes were filled with envy: she wondered when she could have her script rewritten in such a "tailor-made" way.
Lu Yang was silent for a moment, then said, "I'll go back and discuss this idea with the screenwriting team."
He glanced at Liu Shishi and Zhao Liying: "But no matter whether it's changed or not, the core of the character Zhou Miaotong will not change."
Liu Shishi nodded.
Zhao Liying nodded as well.
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Cai Yinong raised her wine glass and turned to Gao Huan.
"Xiao Gao, there's something I'd like to talk to you about."
Gao Huan raised his glass and clinked it against hers: "Please go ahead, Ms. Cai."
"You know 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer,' right?"
"Know."
"Are you interested in the male lead, Wuxin?"
Gao Huan glanced at her.
Cai Yinong continued, "The Sohu Video project is a web series set in the Republican era, with a fantasy theme."
The script is excellent, and the production team is reliable.
If you play Wuxin, I guarantee this project won't disappoint you.
Gao Huan did not answer immediately.
He knew about "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer".
The drama "Past Life" aired in 2015 and has a Douban rating of 8.3, making it the king of online dramas in terms of word-of-mouth.
Han Dongjun ascended directly to immortality thanks to Wuxin's performance.
But if he plays Wuxin, what will happen to Han Dongjun?
The thought flashed through his mind for a moment, then he suppressed it.
He's not a saint; he doesn't need to worry about other people's roles.
The problem is that his schedule is not available.
"President Cai," Gao Huan said, "I can act in 'Wu Xin: The Monster Killer,' but only as the second male lead, and my scenes will be filmed intensively."
Cai Yinong raised an eyebrow: "Why?"
"Schedule," Gao Huan said. "I have to film the second season of 'Divas Hit the Road' or 'Go Fighting!' and I also have to shoot 'Love O2O,' so I really don't have time to play the male lead."
Cai Yinong was silent for a few seconds, then laughed: "The second male lead, are you sure?"
"Confirmed," Gao Huan said, "provided the role is good enough."
"The role is definitely good." Cai Yinong barely suppressed the elation on her lips, glanced at Li Yu who was standing silently beside her, and said, word by word, "But you're playing the second male lead, isn't that a bit...?"
She didn't say the second half of her sentence, but the meaning was clear: What's your status now, Gao Huan? Playing the second male lead...
Gao Huan shook his head: "President Cai, I don't care about the billing order in TV dramas, I care about the role."
He said it casually, but everyone present understood the weight of his words.
I don't care about the order of billing in TV dramas.
Not everyone can say that.
You need to have enough confidence to dare to say "I don't care".
Gao Huan now has the confidence to back it up.
The male lead in "Swords of Legends", "The Coffin in the Mountain" grossed 300 million yuan, and "The Left Ear" is awaiting release.
He's not just a fleeting trend; he's a genuine actor with solid work, box office success, and a good reputation.
His statement that he "doesn't care about billing order" isn't modesty, it's confidence.
Cai Yinong's gaze towards Gao Huan changed slightly.
She has seen too many male actors who, after becoming famous, will not play any role other than the male lead, will not accept any job other than the top billing, and consider their billing status as paramount.
Gao Huan is different.
This person is frighteningly lucid.
Although she thought it was incredibly stupid, as a boss, seeing such an artist really made her furious!
But he's not my artist!
That's alright then...
But why isn't he my artist?!
Cai Yinong glanced jealously at Li Yu, whose face was full of smiles and support.
"Okay," Cai Yinong said. "The second male lead it is. I'll have the screenwriter write a good role for you."
Gao Huan nodded, then added, "By the way, Mr. Cai, may I make a request?"
"you say."
"I want to act opposite Chen Yao."
Cai Yinong paused for a moment, then laughed: "You've taken a liking to our Yaoyao?"
Gao Huan shook his head: "Her temperament is very suitable for period dramas set in the Republican era. I'd like to try acting with her."
Cai Yinong looked at him for a few seconds, then nodded without asking any further questions: "Okay, I'll arrange it."
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