NOVEL NEXT Chapter 305: 305
"So..."
Lang Ren looked deeply at Zhao Min, "I also understood from Pan Jiang before coming here that the main purpose of Boss Wang shooting this TV series was to promote her."
"Yes," Wang Ye immediately admitted.
Since we are going to cooperate, let's agree on the terms beforehand.
Otherwise, if we don't finalize everything first and then something goes wrong when things actually begin, it would be even more troublesome.
"This young lady has acted in some TV shows and movies, all of which I have seen," Lang Ren began.
When Zhao Min heard Lang Ren's words, she immediately became nervous.
Because she knew that when Lang Ren said this, what would follow was the evaluation of her performance.
She wanted to know how she was perceived in Lang Ren's mind, but she worried that her acting skills wouldn't impress him.
In the entertainment industry, Lang Ren's evaluations can definitely be considered the most impartial in the entire industry.
He doesn't hold back.
What he says,
is what he means.
Lang Ren continued:
"Your acting skills are among the top of your generation, and I can even see in you the love and passion for acting that the older generation of actors had,"
"You are natural and have a deep passion for the profession of acting."
"I can feel that you bring a serious dedication to every character and every person you play, just this alone sets you miles ahead of those popular celebrities today."
The evaluation from Lang Ren made Zhao Min smile sincerely and heartfelt.
Receiving such high praise from Lang Ren is an experience few people could have.
It is just that Lang Ren is currently ostracized by the entertainment industry.
If Lang Ren hadn't been ostracized by the industry, his review of Zhao Min would have definitely topped the trending charts on Weibo and would have elevated Zhao Min's standing and status in the industry to a new level.
Fang Feifei also cast an appreciative look at Zhao Min. Although Fang Feifei is a powerful woman, she still occasionally watches movies and TV shows, even some sweet romance dramas.
Although through Fang Feifei's critical eye, she could see that much of it was nonsense...
But, Fang Feifei just liked watching those actors indulging in sweet romantic scenes.
At this moment, hearing what Lang Ren said to Zhao Min, Fang Feifei felt a sense of achievement, as if she were witnessing the birth of an idol.
"However..."
After finishing his last statement, Lang Ren, however, changed his tone, and under the watchful eyes of Wang Ye, Zhao Min, and others, he continued:
"While your acting is indeed not bad and your dedication to the profession is genuine, sometimes, selecting an actor is not just about these qualities; it also requires considering the actor's suitability for the role."
"I need to take a look at the script first. If the female lead in the script doesn't match your character, I might consider someone else."
"Please show me the script first."
No sooner had Lang Ren finished speaking.
Zhao Min directly handed over the script she had prepared in advance to Lang Ren.
Lang Ren received the script and said to Wang Ye and the others, "You go ahead and eat. I'll look over the script and see if Zhao Min fits the character."
"Let's eat together. After all, the purpose of our visit is to get acquainted. Let's have a meal together first. There is no rush to look at the script and select roles," Wang Ye responded to Lang Ren, not expecting Lang Ren to be so serious about immediately reviewing the script on the spot.
However, this very serious person had been blacklisted by the industry years ago due to his obsessive pursuit of perfection in movies and TV dramas.
Just thinking about it felt quite ridiculous.
"It's alright, you guys go ahead. I won't feel settled eating this meal until I've finished reading the script. If later it turns out I don't fit the role, this meal would seem like I'm taking advantage of you for nothing."
Pan Jiang, knowing Lang Ren's personality, immediately picked up his chopsticks and addressed Wang Ye, Zhao Min, and the three of them, "This stubborn old guy, when he says he'll eat after reading the script, he means it. There's no use persuading him. Let us eat first."
Seeing this, Wang Ye, Zhao Min, and Fang Feifei refrained from saying anything more and started eating.
During the meal, Zhao Min occasionally looked up in the direction of Lang Ren.
It was clear that Zhao Min was very worried.
She was very fond of the role.
But she also knew about Lang Ren's stubbornness in casting.
Her biggest fear was that Lang Ren would feel she didn't fit the role and would decide against casting her.
Worrying over and over.
Zhao Min felt that she could barely eat.
Wang Ye noticed Zhao Min's mood and patted her on the shoulder, saying to her:
"Don't worry, it's okay. Believe in your acting skills and judgment. Didn't you say that you felt a high compatibility with the TV drama's female lead? Since you feel so, there must be no problem."
"Mhm."
Wang Ye's words greatly reassured Zhao Min; she nodded, still a bit worried, but much less than before.
About half an hour later,
Lang Ren finally closed the script in his hands.
The moment Lang Ren closed the script,
everyone present, who seemed to have been watching every move of Lang Ren, turned their gaze toward him, waiting for him to speak.
Lang Ren's gaze rested on Zhao Min, as if seeing a naturally formed treasure. Although he had given Zhao Min a high evaluation just before, his gaze was not the same as it was now.
In Lang Ren's voice was an unmistakable excitement, "A perfect fit! A perfect fit. This is just too perfect!"
"This role seems like it was made just for you. You acting in this TV drama as this character is simply the best fit possible!"
Zhao Min, Wang Ye, Fang Fiefei, and Pan Jiang, upon hearing Lang Ren's words, simultaneously relaxed and smiled.
As long as Zhao Min fit the role, that was enough.
"Next, I will write out the actors and directors I feel are most hopeful. Though I haven't been involved in film production in recent years, I have kept an eye on every actor and director that emerges in the industry. I'll show them to you!"
Lang Ren's eyes gleamed with fervent joy. Starting today, the path he had been banned from for years would reopen.
He had not felt this excited in years.