Chapter 802 - Prove Your Worth (1/2)
The casting for the role of <Kung Fu Actress> was very lively, and some of the actresses were very high-profile. However, when other brokerage companies were still trying to match up, Ku Jie brought Jiang Yuning directly to the United States.
Before Jiang Yuning left, she was very reluctant because she could not bear to leave the second young master and Shouyi, and she had a very long farewell with them. Ku Jie almost died of envy at that point.
After arriving in the United States, Jiang Yuning and Ku Jie immediately met up with the other company. They also learnt that the other party was actually feeling very optimistic about Jiang Yuning’s strength, but felt that her appearance was not suitable because the heroine setting of <Kung Fu Actress> was that the female lead would be a little strong and ugly. However, Jiang Yuning was too beautiful.
Jiang Yuning never thought that being too beautiful would be a hindrance to her taking on any roles in a movie.
“So, I’m sorry, we are looking for more suitable candidates.”
Jiang Yuning and Ku Jie exchanged glances with one another. These two brothers and sisters were powerful enough to put anyone in their place when they were apart, not to mention that they were now together. The two of them could easily understand each other’s plans simply by looking at each other. So, Ku Jie said, “Okay, nevertheless, we still hope that you will give us one last chance. I wonder if your company has any of the costume that you will be using for the movie? My sister can dress up and show you the effect now.
“In addition, with the rise of the Asian film industry, it has formed an inseparable whole image with Europe and the United States. We all know that your company has developed many new roles in recent years, and each has its own characteristics. Choosing an ugly female character may arouse the resentment of Asian audiences, especially amongst the female audiences, because in their opinion, such women cannot represent them at all.”
“I have no other meaning in this expression, but no matter what it is, beautiful things resonate more.”
The other party still did not waver, but gave Jiang Yuning a set of costumes and props for the heroine, Sophora and gave Jiang Yuning an empty meeting room to change.
Jiang Yuning changed into this female lead’s costume, borrowed the signature pen that they put on the desk, painted herself with the unique justice mark on the heroine’s face in the comics, and painted some shadows on her cheeks. It seemed that her facial features were more three-dimensional and more recognizable.
Ten minutes later, the office door was opened and Jiang Yuning walked out with Sophora’s weapon, causing all the Americans in the office to scream.
Jiang Yuning, who put on red high heels, could almost reached two meters in height and she looked like the perfect figure and representation of Sophora.
The person in charge of the other party looked at Jiang Yuning seriously for nearly two minutes. Finally, he touched his chin and asked Ku Jie: “Can she put on this dress and fight?”
“I’m afraid she will not be able to do it here.” Ku Jie looked at the crowded office and found it a little difficult. “But in a place like this, she can put on this outfit and make tea for you, write calligraphy, check your pulse, and promote Asian culture.”
After listening to Ku Jie’s words, Jiang Yuning thought to herself that there was a limit to bragging. It would be perfect if she could simply stand in a stable manner in this outfit.
However, the Americans really changed her venue, and Jiang Yuning simply started showing off show of her fight moves in front of the group of muscular men. She showed the strength and flexibility of the Asian martial arts actress. Although the last few people in charge did not change their mind in the end, they were asked to stay in the United States for a few more days when Jiang Yuning was leaving.
Jiang Yuning didn’t plan to stay any longer because she wanted to be with her husband and children. Ku Jie also felt it was really unnecessary, so according to their original plan, he booked a flight ticket with Jiang Yuning to return home.
In the evening at the hotel for dinner, Ku Jie also told Jiang Yuning not to feel too burdened. “You have worked hard but at the very least, you did not lose out because of your strength. Instead, you lost because of your appearance. There is no way around it. The Europeans and Americans have strong principles, but I didn’t know that they would be so disgusting that they would stick to their casting conditions so strictly.”
Because it represented fairness.