Dual Male Lead Script

Last night, lying in bed, Zhang Yang had planned for his future.

His ten-year long contract with Tangren had already passed seven years, with three years remaining until expiration, which coincided with early 2014.

The year 2014 was special. The Returnees Quartet stirred up a traffic frenzy, the broadcast of Swords of Legends gave birth to a Traffic Pioneer, and internet giants entering the entertainment industry caused celebrity salaries to skyrocket. This year could be called the Year of Traffic.

Before the state introduced the Salary Cap Order, after 2014, the salary of a third or fourth-tier minor celebrity was higher than that of previous A-list stars. There were even units of currency like "one Shuang" and "a few Small Goals a year."

Zhang Yang planned to use these three years to grow into an A-lister. As a Tangren Artist, his first target was naturally the company's self-produced dramas. This resource was there to be used, and Ancient Idol Dramas were very good at promoting people.

Once his contract expired, the money he earned in one year would be more than what he earned in the previous ten years combined, and it would be easier!

Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Heaven was definitely qualified. The male second lead played two roles, Yuwen Tuo/Sword Obsessed. If played well, it could become a representative role.

So, besides seizing opportunities, he had thought of using Hu Ge's favor, and repaying kindness with favor when necessary.

At worst, he could become capital in the future and give Hu Ge a few well-received and commercially successful movie roles.

But he didn't expect that after planning for so long, it wouldn't be used at all, as the role was directly delivered to him.

Of course, this was not unrelated to his completion of opportunities. If Liu Shishi hadn't spoken up, Hu Ge might not have thought of this.

"Are you talking about the drama Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Heaven?" Zhang Yang didn't immediately agree, but first asked back, putting on an act.

"Yes, you must have also received the news about the internal audition, right?" Hu Ge asked.

"No." Zhang Yang shook his head.

Liu Shishi and Hu Ge immediately looked at each other. Then Hu Ge asked, "You and Sister K haven't reconciled yet?"

Regarding the matter of Xu Changqing in Chinese Paladin 3, they all knew what was going on and inwardly felt that Cai Yinong was in the wrong.

Either don't make a promise, or Zhang Yang would at most have some fantasies. But once you promised, you gave someone hope, and they worked hard for it. Yet, you informed them at the last minute that the role was being given to someone else. Who wouldn't be angry?

At that time, Hu Ge had discussed this matter with Cai Yinong, but the latter blocked it by saying she had already signed a contract with Wallace Huo and therefore could not break it.

Hu Ge then suggested Cai Yinong compensate Zhang Yang with a role. As a result, Zhang Yang himself was quite resolute. He directly applied to the Shanghai Theatre Academy and then used the school's system as an excuse to refuse all announcements arranged by the company, effectively "banning" himself.

In reality, he went to build connections and improve himself.

This was why Hu Ge didn't think of Zhang Yang when Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Heaven started filming.

"The last time I saw her was at the annual meeting," Zhang Yang replied. "She asked if I had any thoughts about renewing my contract early. I refused."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ge and Liu Shishi suddenly remembered that Zhang Yang's contract with the company had only a few years left, yet he was only 21 years old.

Now, after studying at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, his acting skills were praised by all teachers who wanted to bring him to the theater. His appearance had also become more outstanding.

As a male actor, his next twenty years, and even his entire life, would be his golden period.

No wonder Cai Yinong wanted to renew early; if she didn't, he wouldn't have considered him for a role.

Otherwise, with Zhang Yang's qualifications, wouldn't he be streets ahead of Jiang Jinfu?

"Then how did you know about this show?" Liu Shishi awkwardly changed the subject.

"It's thanks to Jiang Jinfu. He's my roommate. Last night..." Zhang Yang told the truth.

Hu Ge and Liu Shishi listened patiently, both frowning subtly.

As Zhang Yang's friends, they instinctively disliked Jiang Jinfu's obvious intentional showing off and high profile.

"The role of male lead three was already decided for Lin Gengxin. The contract was signed," Liu Shishi suddenly said. "And Jiang Jinfu was present at the time."

"Then that's too deliberate," Hu Ge's displeasure deepened.

The entertainment industry was a place of fame and fortune, filled with all sorts of characters. He was already accustomed to it.

As Zhang Yang's friend, his stance was clear, and he didn't like Jiang Jinfu's actions.

"If you're willing to renew, the male lead will definitely be yours," Hu Ge said.

"No, at least for now, I don't really want to stay at Tangren," Zhang Yang waved his hand. "I'm also not interested in fighting Jiang Jinfu for the male lead. As for the male lead two you mentioned, if you really don't want to play it, can you let me see the script?"

He needed to confirm if the script was the version he knew, where the male lead two would be more outstanding than the male lead.

"Okay, take a look. If you want to play it, I'll talk to Sister K and get you the role."

Hu Ge walked to the bookshelf nearby, opened a case with his portable key, and took out two thick scripts, one for the overall story and one for individual characters.

Zhang Yang reached out and took them, then settled down to flip through them. He read quickly, skimming through pages.

He already knew the plot of the TV series, so he only needed to compare the synopsis, ending, and character positioning. He wasn't in a hurry to read the specific lines.

Half an hour later, he closed the script and smiled at Hu Ge. "Playing two roles, with both righteous and villainous sides, it's very challenging."

"Exactly. That's why I said I definitely wanted to play a costume drama, and I'd play male lead two," Hu Ge laughed. "Because I wanted to play it, I actually added quite a bit of screen time for male lead two. This show can be considered a buddy film, but in China, the villain can't be the male lead, so it's set as male lead two. If you play it, you'll be getting a good deal."

"You really don't want to play costume dramas now?" Zhang Yang heard the meaning in Hu Ge's words.

"I don't want to be told anymore that I can only play ancient idol dramas and still be an idol at almost thirty," Hu Ge nodded seriously. "If possible, I don't want to act in them for the next five years."

Zhang Yang recalled that, excluding Love in the Wind, Old Hu didn't act in any more costume dramas for the next five years, until Nirvana in Fire made him change his mind.

"Then give it to me. I want to play it," Zhang Yang said without pretense.

"Okay, wait here. I'll use you as an excuse to pass the buck," Hu Ge smiled, thinking of a brilliant idea.

"You have a plan?" Liu Shishi asked curiously.

"You'll know when I do it," Hu Ge said, preparing to go find Cai Yinong.

"Wait, I'll go with you," Liu Shishi said, standing up from the sofa.

She wanted to watch the drama unfold live.

"Then I'll wait here and look over the script," Zhang Yang said, raising his hand.

Hu Ge and Liu Shishi left together. They returned half an hour later, both with serious expressions and a hint of dejection.

Zhang Yang put down the script he was holding and looked at them, a smile appearing on his face. "Old Hu, Sister Shishi, I'm not going to mince words."

"With your terrible acting, you can only rely on your looks to be idols and barely maintain your status as actors."

Hu Ge:?

Liu Shishi: "."