So they brought over those who had signed contracts.
“This work is preparing to be officially launched, and we will send out audition notices on Weibo, starting casting in early October,” Lin Ya said, glancing at the materials in his hand.
“Are we releasing audition notices across the entire internet?” the assistant asked, surprised.
“That’s right, we’re going all out. Not only actors from existing works but also recent graduates from drama and film schools can participate in the auditions.”
“But…” The assistant expressed concern, thinking that some of the more famous actors might not show up for auditions. From a certain perspective, inviting them to audition alongside newcomers may seem like a slight.
“You don’t need to worry…”
“Hey, what’s with you working in silence on such big matters? I heard from the news that you were kidnapped! I was terrified! I thought, why would they pick you over me, a rich second generation! They must be blind!”
Su Cheng plopped down on the office desk, looking at his greatly changed friend, who now wore a well-fitted, high-end suit and had transformed dramatically in just two months from a poor boy to a billionaire. It was quite shocking.
“Is that all you came to tell me?” Lin Ya chuckled, glancing at the time. It was almost mealtime, and he could leave work, so he nudged Su Cheng’s back and stood up. “Let’s go eat and talk.”
Both were strikingly handsome, standing over 180cm tall and around eighteen or nineteen years old. One wore a sophisticated suit, while the other dressed casually in coordinated jeans.
Walking down the street, they attracted the attention of everyone around them.
When they were still competing, Su Cheng had many more fans than the original person, but after the trending news incident, his Weibo account was flooded with curious fans wanting to ride his coattails. The count of followers had already surpassed 1 million.
“Quickly tell me about the audition your company announced!”
As soon as they finished ordering, Su Cheng eagerly inquired about the audition notice from Huasheng Entertainment. He initially thought it was someone else’s decision, but seeing Lin Ya’s commanding presence in the office made him realize it was undoubtedly related to Lin Ya.
“This is the deal: anyone with acting skills and capability can try out; if they pass, they get a role. For many, this is an opportunity, isn’t it?” Lin Ya’s eyes were calm and determined. Even if this move offended some people, he was willing to go through with it.
Su Cheng’s family owned an entertainment company. While he had little say in its operation, he had heard his father mention Lin Ya and how this could step on toes. However, young people differ from corporate folks.
Hearing Lin Ya speak this way, Su Cheng felt differently: “For others, this is a fantastic opportunity. My dad claims it might upset a lot of people, but if that’s the case, so be it. There are plenty of actors; if we offend one group, another will step up.”
“After all, if they won’t act, there are plenty of others willing to.”
Lin Ya raised his drink in agreement and toasted, “Exactly, I knew you’d understand.”
“Of course.” Su Cheng nodded confidently, took a sip of his sweet drink, and then heard his friend ask, “Do you want to give it a try?”
“Cough, cough…” Su Cheng spluttered in surprise, looking bewildered. “Try what?”
“How about trying out for acting? I’m sure this show will be a hit.” In another world, it had indeed become wildly popular, and all the leads achieved great fame afterward.
Lin Ya thought about this world’s adaptation of the Xianxia work from a game, which had yet to gain attention. He prioritized securing the adaptation rights and needed to find a director and a composer next.
The music for this show was crucial. Surprisingly, Su Cheng seemed to fit the male lead’s character perfectly.
“What?! Me acting?!” Su Cheng shook his head vigorously. He had only participated in competitions in a moment of defiance against his father. While he liked singing and dancing, turning it into a career was another thing altogether.
He had never acted before and had never attended an acting class; he probably wouldn’t even know where to look on camera. Plus, acting was hard work, especially in period dramas with wires and stunts. He couldn’t handle that kind of hardship.
“It’s too exhausting. I can’t stand the pain. I’d rather just be an ordinary rich second generation, enjoying life, and when I’m older, I can take over my dad’s company…” Su Cheng mumbled to Lin Ya while stuffing his mouth with food. “When the time comes, I’ll have my father send a few people over to audition, and if it turns out successful, he might even compliment me on my good eye for talent.”
Lin Ya felt a bit helpless; he hadn’t expected Su Cheng to have zero ambition to act, so he had to drop the idea.
Su Cheng’s family entertainment company had produced a few second or third-tier stars. Although it couldn’t match the big names, it was still decent enough. Since the young lord had spoken out, they should at least send a few people to support the audition.
The manager led a group of newly signed artists to the lively audition venue as scheduled.
“There are way too many people…” the manager exclaimed, taken aback. He thought this audition would mostly include newcomers, but it turned out that several seasoned actors were among the crowd.
The newcomers he brought looked good, but upon seeing the array of handsome men and beautiful women holding registration numbers, his confidence evaporated.
“Liu Ge, do you think we’ll get selected? Will the young lord pull strings for us?”
“Yeah, I heard the young lord is close friends with the president of Huasheng Entertainment, and didn’t that guy just take charge? I heard he used to be an ordinary person…” Everyone in the circle knew about the trending topic from a few days ago. The manager lamented a bit, wondering why he didn’t have that kind of fortune.