Everyone Started Acting

"You chose Jiang Jinfu?" Cai Yinong was extremely surprised, wondering if she had misheard.

She thought Zhang Yang had said all that because he didn't want to bring Jiang Jinfu, but rather wanted to spend time alone with Nazha.

A rugged guy and a super beautiful woman, any normal man would choose the latter.

Why wasn't Zhang Yang playing by the rules?

Was this a case of playing hard to get?

"Is there a problem with me choosing Jiang Jinfu?" Zhang Yang naturally showed a look of confusion and said, "I know what you mean, Sister K. Jiang Jinfu, Nazha, and I are all main members of Xuanyuan Sword."

"There are still nearly two months before Xuanyuan Sword starts filming. During this time, letting these two follow me on set to experience life can help them adapt to the daily routine of filming in advance. The three of us can also get acquainted beforehand, and I, as a senior, can guide them in acting."

"But if I were to bring two people with me while I need to act, I would definitely be stretched thin. So, from your perspective, Sister K, letting Nazha learn from Sister Shishi is the best option. It can avoid suspicion and allow for early familiarization."

"Jiang Jinfu is my roommate and calls me Brother Yang. It won't take much effort for me to mentor him, and it won't affect my filming."

"This is the optimal solution."

Zhang Yang's serious analysis made Nazha want to applaud.

Cai Yinong even felt like praising him, "You're absolutely right, that's exactly what I was thinking."

"If Sister Shishi had time, do you think I would arrange for you to mentor Nazha?" Cai Yinong shook her head. "Before joining the cast of The Legend of Dugu, Sister Shishi is taking a two-month vacation."

Zhang Yang's lips curled subtly.

When he had lunch with Liu Shishi yesterday, he had a general understanding of her recent work schedule.

From Cai Yinong's arrangement, he had already guessed this was the case, and that he was deliberately choosing Jiang Jinfu.

"Then I can only arrange for Old Hu to mentor Nazha," Zhang Yang said without hesitation. "Old Hu's agent and personal assistant are both women, so it's completely fine for Nazha to follow him. She can learn a lot by listening and watching, and build a good foundation."

"Mentoring Jiang Jinfu one-on-one will be more effective."

Cai Yinong saw that Zhang Yang didn't seem to be acting and fell into deep thought.

After a while, she waved her hand. "You can go first. I need to consider it and will give you an answer tomorrow."

She wanted to think more, but the crew of The Legend of Dugu was rushing her.

"Okay, Sister K, we'll be going now."

Zhang Yang didn't hesitate and immediately left with Nazha.

They arrived at the lounge area together. Zhang Yang saw Nazha hesitating to speak and said, "Nazha, it's not that I dislike you. Any normal man would want to mentor a beautiful Junior Sister."

"Then why did Senior Brother choose Jiang Jinfu?" Nazha stared at Zhang Yang and asked.

It wasn't that she insisted on Zhang Yang mentoring her, but being passed over by a man in a choice between two, as a girl, she naturally felt a little uncomfortable.

"Because whether you were chosen or not, it wouldn't be me mentoring you," Zhang Yang spread his hands. "From Sister K's reaction to your dorm arrangement, you can tell she values you highly. She's probably grooming you as a future top star."

"In this situation, she definitely couldn't let me mentor you alone to avoid any potential incidents."

"Since the outcome was already decided, I might as well say it myself to avoid everyone feeling awkward later."

Nazha was merely confused and not unintelligent, but she wasn't stupid.

With Zhang Yang's explanation, she immediately understood.

"You're saying Sister K wants to groom me as a future top star?" Nazha's focus instantly shifted.

"Mm," Zhang Yang nodded. "Aside from Sister Shishi, you have the best conditions among all the female artists in the company right now. And since you just signed with Tangren, cultivating you is cost-effective."

"Sister Shishi's contract with Tangren is more than halfway through. If she doesn't renew, you, who have already been cultivated, can take her place. If Sister Shishi renews, you, as an exotic beauty, can be given a development path that doesn't conflict with hers."

"Therefore, you will definitely be a key focus of cultivation. Given Sister K's personality, she will create a persona for you, and based on her habits, it will be based on your debut role, which is the role of Xiao Xue."

"I estimate she'll package you as an innocent and pure young idol, so she won't allow you to have any dark history. Otherwise, if it's dug up one day, you'll only be able to pursue a controversial path."

After finishing his analysis, Zhang Yang glanced at his watch. "I have something to do and need to go back to school. That's all for today, bye."

"Bye." Nazha instinctively raised her hand to wave.

Zhang Yang entered his lounge, used the restroom, then picked up his backpack from the sofa and left. He noticed Nazha was no longer there.

Meanwhile, Nazha was sitting on the sofa, lost in thought, her mind replaying Zhang Yang's words.

She would be groomed as a top star by Cai Yinong. If Liu Shishi didn't renew her contract, she would be the top star. If Liu Shishi renewed, she would be given a different development path.

Doesn't that mean that as long as she didn't mess up, she would definitely succeed in the future!

She was confident in her looks, and she was sure she could get into Beijing Film Academy. Then she would have both talent and beauty, and there would be no situation where she would mess up.

"I will definitely become famous," Nazha thought fervently.

Just then, her phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, she subconsciously frowned.

Thinking about Zhang Yang's words, about the path Cai Yinong might package for her, and about the comments on controversial figures, her eyes gradually became firm.

She directly hung up the phone, then composed a message and sent it: "Wang Chenggang, I'm honored by your affection, but I want to be a good actress right now and don't want to consider personal relationships too early. Please don't waste your time on me. Let's just be friends."

A moment later, she received a reply: "Okay, then I won't bother you anymore. I wish you success in your acting career and look forward to seeing you on the big screen one day."

Seeing this, Nazha let out a huge sigh of relief.

She was genuinely afraid the other party would pester her relentlessly, especially since he was a wealthy second-generation with influence. Fortunately, the outcome was good.

"Career!" Nazha silently encouraged herself.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang had already returned to Shanghai Theatre Academy.

He called Jiang Jinfu and said with a laugh, "Fuzi, I have something to tell you. It's about a new play. Let's grab a drink at our usual spot."

In less than ten minutes, Jiang Jinfu arrived at the XX barbecue restaurant near Shanghai Theatre Academy.

Just as the skewers Zhang Yang had ordered were served, the two began to devour them.

After three cups of wine, Zhang Yang put his arm around Jiang Jinfu's shoulder and said with a smile, "Fuzi, Sister K just found me and arranged some work. I, your brother, chose you without hesitation."

"Chose me for what?" Jiang Jinfu asked, puzzled.

He didn't actually dislike Zhang Yang at all. It was just that everyone around him kept talking about how outstanding Zhang Yang was, which annoyed and challenged the usually confident Jiang Jinfu, making him want to surpass and defeat him.

In every aspect.

"Look at me, I was too happy and forgot to tell you the details."

Zhang Yang slapped his forehead and then recounted the events of the evening.

He concluded, "Fuzi, I don't know if you've seen her, but Nazha is truly beautiful. She and the first-year junior student Reba are equally stunning, incomparable."

"But your brother still chose you without hesitation."

"Once we're in the crew, I'll definitely teach you everything I know."

Jiang Jinfu: "."

No, you didn't have to choose me!