Entertainment Circle's Timely Rain: They Forced Me to Become a Top Idol
Chapter 44

Little Friend, Do You Have Many Questions

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"Heh."

Cai Yinong picked up her teacup and took a sip, not rushing to answer the phone, a smug look still in her eyes.

Back then, she had seen Zhang Yang's potential, and now that he was becoming more and more outstanding, how could she bear to let him go?

Her judgment had always been sharp. When Chinese Paladin 1 was about to start filming, the initial choice for the female lead was Liu Jing, but the actress didn't like Xianxia dramas and refused due to the low salary. She and the director then chose Liu Yifei, who had already acted in The Story of a Noble Family and Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils.

Later, Liu Yifei became incredibly popular, and at such a young age, her popularity could rival that of the "Double Bing" and "Four Dan" actresses, proving her judgment was sound. This further fueled her efforts to promote Liu Shishi.

The reason she couldn't sign Liu Yifei back then was that the actress was signed with Red Star Wu, backed by a godfather. But Zhang Yang was different; he was still an artist signed with Tangren.

She arranged for Zhang Yang to join the cast of The Legend of Dugu to play Zhao Kuangyin. On one hand, it was to help a friend in distress and solidify her connections. On the other hand, she wanted to use the complex environment within the The Legend of Dugu crew to "teach" Zhang Yang a lesson, making him understand the importance of having a management company behind him.

She had mastered the tactic of "one blow and one sweet date," and when they filmed Xuanyuan Sword, she planned to do something else to make Zhang Yang proactively renew his contract.

"It's been almost ten days since he called, later than I expected."

Putting down her teacup, Cai Yinong picked up her phone and answered, her boss aura on full display: "This is Cai Yinong."

"Sister K, it's Zhang Yang," Zhang Yang said directly. "Are you free tomorrow? I need you to come to Hengdian, or send Sister Xu over."

He was asking her to come to Hengdian directly?

This Zhang Yang, after two years of studying at school, hadn't improved much and lacked composure in handling matters.

"I have a meeting tomorrow morning, and Old Xu is going to help Hu Ge negotiate a new collaboration," Cai Yinong lied casually. "Is there something important?"

"Important, very important," Zhang Yang replied. "Director Chen Jiashang has given me an important supporting role, and I need you to come and sign with the The Four Great Constables crew."

Cai Yinong:?

"What did you say!?" Cai Yinong's voice involuntarily rose, suspecting she was hallucinating.

"Sister K, I..." Zhang Yang repeated himself.

"..." Cai Yinong fell silent, finding it incredible.

Based on her understanding of Zhang Yang, after joining the The Legend of Dugu crew, he would offend Lin Ziwei like the previous actor who played Zhao Kuangyin. However, she wouldn't make things too difficult for him out of respect for Tangren.

When Zhang Yang felt that life on set was difficult, it would be her chance to step in, build goodwill, and let him realize the benefits of having a company behind him.

Now, Zhang Yang had called, but not about what she expected. Instead, he wanted her to come and sign a contract.

And it was for an important supporting role in a film directed by Chen Jiashang.

The Four Great Constables was a great project, with many A-list stars participating in the filming. It was also a rare high-quality film resource for Tangren. How had Zhang Yang managed this?

Cai Yinong was dying of curiosity, but she didn't ask directly; that would be beneath her status.

"A'Yang, it's a good thing you can film a movie, but have you finished your scenes in the The Legend of Dugu crew?" Cai Yinong changed the subject.

The role of Zhao Kuangyin didn't actually have many scenes. If filmed consecutively and the actor's performance wasn't subpar, it could be completed in a few days.

But Zhang Yang was an unknown in the industry, and his filming schedule had to follow the main actors. He wouldn't get the treatment of consecutive filming, so this time he was signed for a month on set.

Did he still have time to join the crew of The Four Great Constables?

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I can finish in two more days. Sister Ziwei is very nice and said we could focus on filming my scenes first," Zhang Yang answered flawlessly.

Cai Yinong's lips twitched slightly. She thought to herself that she had such deep cooperation with Taiwanese capital, she knew very well what Lin Ziwei was like.

There must be some special reason for her to be so generous.

To maintain her image, she didn't ask further and pondered, "Alright, I'll cancel my meeting for you and personally make a trip to Hengdian tomorrow morning."

This was just something to say; Zhang Yang smiled and replied, "Thank you, Sister K. Sister K, you should rest early. I'll be waiting for you in Hengdian."

He quickly hung up the phone and looked at Nazha, who clearly had something on her mind. "Don't worry, Liu Yifei and I are just ordinary friends. We call each other siblings as a joke. With her background and status, do you think she'd be interested in me?"

Nazha's face instantly turned red. "What am I worried about? This has nothing to do with me, it's so random."

"But Brother Yang, you don't need to be so modest. You performed exceptionally well today."

"I believe you'll definitely reach their level in the future."

Zhang Yang looked at her with a smile. As a master of push and pull, he didn't dwell on the topic. Instead, he said, "Sister K will call you soon. You can answer any questions truthfully, including how you got the role. But don't mention money, just say it's a cameo."

Nazha's eyes showed confusion.

Why would Cai Yinong call her?

"Silence, the journey is long, how far away"

Zhang Yang's singing of "Forget Time" suddenly rang out; it was Nazha's ringtone.

Like a little girl whose secret had been discovered, she glanced at Zhang Yang before hastily taking out her phone and answering, putting it on speakerphone. "Hello, Sister K."

"Nazha, how have you been in Hengdian recently?" Cai Yinong began with friendly inquiries.

"I'm doing well, Brother Yang is taking care of me," Nazha replied very formally.

After some pleasantries, Cai Yinong changed the subject. "Is there anyone with you right now?"

Nazha looked at Zhang Yang, who nodded.

"Yes, I'm alone," Nazha answered immediately.

Zhang Yang's words carried more weight than Tangren's, of course.

"Did you know Zhang Yang got a supporting role from Director Chen Jiashang?" Cai Yinong's breathing hitched.

"I know," Nazha answered truthfully. "Director Chen is treating Director Lin, Brother Yang, Brother Hua, and the others to dinner tonight, and Brother Yang is bringing me along."

Cai Yinong: "."

Why wasn't I invited to this gathering?

"Do you know how he got this role?" Cai Yinong asked again.

"I do," Nazha exchanged a look with Zhang Yang. Remembering his instructions, she told him everything.

After hearing the whole story, Cai Yinong was stunned.

Zhang Yang really intended to change the script, and he did it on his first day at the set, but Lin Ziwei readily agreed and even praised him?

Not only did he change the script, but he also added a lot of scenes, which Lin Ziwei also agreed to, and even assigned a separate filming crew?

During filming, Zhang Yang and Lin Feng became friends, appreciating each other, and the plot was further expanded?

Deng Chao's stunt double got injured, so Lin Feng introduced Zhang Yang to help out, and he incidentally got a supporting role?

How could this sound so unbelievable?

Nazha's cameo was, in comparison, unimportant.

"Heh," Zhang Yang smirked.

Little kid, you must have a lot of questions!

"I understand. You should learn well from Zhang Yang," Cai Yinong quickly hung up the phone.

Zhang Yang said to Nazha, "You can come with me to the film set to learn from now on."

Nazha's eyes lit up. "I will definitely study hard."

The next day.

Cai Yinong arrived at Hengdian very early.

After meeting up with Zhang Yang, she still maintained her composed demeanor, as if everything was under her control.

At noon, she hosted Director Chen Jiashang for lunch. After a satisfying meal, she signed the contract with Zhang Yang on behalf of the company without any hitches.

Before getting into the car to leave, Cai Yinong turned to look at Zhang Yang. "Aren't you afraid?"

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