Unexpectedly, the child calmly added, "No need to say hello, they know I won't get lost."
Xu Chun paused for a moment, then broke into a big smile and extended her hand to him.
The child stared at his hand for a long time, then slowly reached out and grasped it, a very faint smile appearing on his lips.
Chapter 68 New Drama
When Xu Chun woke up the next day, she opened the door and saw Xie Jianyuan had just finished washing up. He had changed into a loose T-shirt, and his hair was still damp, making him look fresh and clean.
When Xu Chun saw his face, his expression was still somewhat dazed. He couldn't remember the child's appearance in his dream as soon as he woke up, and he couldn't even tell whether the dream was a hallucination caused by his own confused memories, or simply a dream.
After having breakfast, the two went out together. Xu Chun had been invited by a brand to attend a business event. Backstage, Xu Chun saw Su Li hang up the phone and then angrily cursed at her.
"Who is it?" Xu Chun asked curiously.
"A third-rate web series production team with a terrible script actually had the audacity to want Shen Zhu to take the role."
Although Shen Zhu isn't exactly a top-tier star, she's definitely close to it. How could she possibly lower herself to film such a low-class, awful web series about mistresses? And yet, the other party still didn't even realize it and approached her.
"What does Shen Zhu mean?" Xu Chun asked.
Su Li replied, "Of course I disagree. I just called the production team and told them that due to scheduling conflicts, he probably won't be able to get the script."
"What's the name of the script?" Xu Chun asked.
"Originally, it was a web novel about BL (Boys' Love) called 'The Sect Master is Also Forced to Work Today.' Judging from that messy title, it wasn't going to be popular. It's about fantasy."
Cultivation
However, the plot is incredibly melodramatic and ridiculous, and it's not very well-known. What was the production team thinking when they bought its film and television rights?
Xu Chun's expression shifted, then she suddenly smiled and asked, "What do you think of me?"
"What?" Su Li didn't react for a moment.
"I said if Shen Zhu doesn't act in it, I'll take the role."
"Are you crazy!" Su Li almost doubted her ears.
Xu Chun is now more famous than Shen Zhu, a top-tier star, even more famous than when he was sixteen or seventeen at his peak. Shen Zhu wouldn't even consider taking on a script that's considered trash. He would have to be out of his mind to even think about it.
Judging from the roles Xu Chun is currently taking, he is pursuing a film career, and he's not making simple romantic idol dramas, but rather high-end films with deeper themes. This positioning has already elevated his image, so why would he be so foolish as to switch to acting in mindless web series?
Xu Chun knew she would find it unbelievable, but he had his reasons for saying so. In his previous life, this drama was incredibly popular, and although it received mixed reviews, its popularity was undeniable.
Xu Chun's thoughts differed from Su Li's. He felt that there was no distinction between high and low in the dramas he acted in. Even if he took on family dramas or anti-Japanese war dramas after his past life faded into obscurity, he still took acting very seriously.
It's not about deliberately acting in a valuable drama, but about being able to make the drama valuable through your own efforts.
This reflects Xu Chun's ambition and aspirations. While it might sound arrogant, his acting skills certainly justify it.
Besides, the script wasn't necessarily that bad. It generated a lot of buzz despite having no promotion or marketing and being a low-budget web series, which shows that the plot was quite engaging.
Su Li flatly refused, saying, "Impossible, I won't let you take this role."
Xu Chun pursed her lips. "Why?"
"Even Shen Zhu looks down on this terrible drama, why would you want to take it? I have a lot of good scripts waiting for you to choose from, but you insist on taking this kind of low-budget web drama. Do you know that most of the actors are internet celebrities or newcomers? Who are you to act like them?"
Just as Xu Chun was about to speak, his cell phone rang in his pocket. He picked it up and saw that it was Xie Jianyuan calling.
Chapter 69 Gu Zi
"What's wrong?" Xu Chun turned slightly to the side, covering her phone with one hand, and asked softly.
Xie Jianyuan's cheerful voice rang in my ears. "Nothing, I just wanted to ask what time you finish work."
Xu Chun thought for a moment and replied, "It's probably a little after seven."
After saying that, he couldn't help but glance at Su Li again. Seeing her glaring at him with suppressed anger, he knew he couldn't afford to cross her line at this moment, so he gestured to her and said, "I'm going out to take a call."
Opening the door and stepping into the hallway, Xie Jianyuan asked on the phone, "Who is it?"
"My manager," Xu Chun said, then sighed softly, "I think I made her angry."
"Did you have a falling out? What happened?"
"We had a disagreement about the role, but I understand her perspective. From her point of view, this role has no value in her eyes. However, while I understand, I won't back down."
What play?
Xu Chun hesitated for a moment before awkwardly uttering the name. Xie Jianyuan pondered for a moment before asking, "Has the title of this play been decided yet?"
Xu Chun couldn't help but laugh, "No, it's just tentative. It's a film adaptation of a novel, and the film and television production companies are probably still in discussions."
Xie Jianyuan smiled and said, "If you think it's good, then you can act in it. I believe in you, Brother Chun."
That "I believe in you" sent a shiver down Xu Chun's spine, and he couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Yes, I've made up my mind."
After hanging up the phone, he discussed it with Su Li again very seriously. Su Li saw that his attitude was very firm and there was no room for negotiation. Her face darkened, and she felt that he was being willful. After a while of stalemate, she finally gave in.
As expected, Xu Chun finished work on time a little after seven o'clock. She declined the dinner invitation and then took the nanny car home. On the way, she saw a dessert shop by the roadside, so she asked the driver to stop, put on a hat and mask, and prepared to go in and choose some desserts and cakes that she liked.