Chapter 598 (2/2)

This group of people would rush to please Lady Zhao. They knew that pleasing her meant pleasing Ding Yuncong as well. This transaction would definitely be worth it!

Zhao Hao and Ding Yuncong finally met up with Zhao Youyue. They got to know about the entire story from Zhao Youyue. Neither of them were upset, as they knew that Zhao Youyue was basically untouchable. Of course, they put on a show of anger and threw tantrums on her behalf. If not, how could they show Lady Zhao that they cared about her?

Zhao Hao even wanted to call the delegated investor of the movie. He had originally invested in this movie and even owned a significant share in it. Would there be a problem if his sister were to be the leading actress in the movie?

“Even if the movie is a flop, my sister’s happiness comes first!” This was Zhao Hao’s attitude, much to Ding Yuncong agreement…

Of course, neither of them expected to see much when it came to Zhao Youyue’s acting skills. Zhao Hao had even shot a few accusatory glances at his friend. Ding Yuncong had too many celebrity friends, which must have influenced his sister to suddenly have this bright idea of starring in a movie. If only acting was so simple…

Forget it, children of the rich and powerful often mingled with the entertainment circle these days. Well, so what if the movie flops? At least Zhao Youyue would be happy!

Out there, there was a certain HTC director who spent tons of resources to make so many lousy blockbuster films to hype Da Tiantian up [4]. Zhao Hao could do the same for his sister!

Therefore, the casting director of the film crew, Ding Wei, got into hot lava. A nobody like him would be slaughtered like a lamb. Not long after, Zhao Youyue finally met the female director, Xue Lu. Xue Lu was not smiling.

Xue Lu had never imagined Zhao Youyue to be so influential. She thought that Zhao Youyue had looked confident because she had the recommendation of the original author. She did not expect Zhao Youyue to not only have the backing of the original author, she even had investors backing her!

There was no other choice. The investors ruled over the heavens. If the investor did not care about screwing up the movie because of some poorly selected casting, what could the director do?

Xue Lu only hoped that Zhao Youyue had a modicum of passion in the role. She could not bring herself to like the woman, despite admitting that she had the style and aura. There was something about her that could bring the movie to life!

And so, the casting for the actors of the movie ‘Beautiful April’ have been concluded. Chu Luoxun would be played by Zhao Youyue, Lin Meiyue would be played by Nie Zisu, and Gu Yuan would be played by Liu Xingxing.

Translation note:

[1] “Backdoor deal” (潜规则) is a term typically used in the entertainment circle. This meant there are unspoken/unwritten rules that celebrities and actresses will have to abide by in order to get a movie/television role. Rules could range from giving gifts up to offering themselves to have sex with the producer or director.

[2] “Fresh meat” (小鲜肉) means young, fresh, attractive and good-looking guys who are so delicate that (girls) want to take a bite.

[3] “HTC” (宏达) is a Taiwanese consumer electronics company headquartered in Xindian District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 1997.

[4] “Da Tiantian” (大甜甜) is a nickname for Jing Tian (景甜), a Chinese actress who is known for her roles in war epic The Warring States (2011) and the action films Special ID and Police Story 2013 (both in 2013).