Chapter 1869: Chapter 1779: Tailgating (Part 4)
"Mr. Song, for the female lead, I have the final say. For the male lead, I donât. Do you understand?"
"President Xiao, youâre busy, Iâll return to the hotel." Zhang Gangyi got up and left.
"See Director Zhang out." Song Xiaodong glanced at Liu Jinshui by the door.
"Oh, sure, sure! This way, Director Zhang."
Only Xiao Yingying, Song Xiaodong, and five female artists remained.
Xiao Yingying wore a long face.
"President Xiao..." He Jiangyue, the bravest, broke the silence first.
"President Xiao..."
"Yingying, I canât make the decision on this matter, you take a look." Song Xiaodong said to Xiao Yingying.
"You all..." Yingying didnât know what to say either.
The opportunity for instant success was right there, but it came with a cost.
For the future, how much effort should one put in?
"Decide for yourselves. I know youâve all worked hard, and today, this can also be considered an effort."
"Go and fight for it yourselves!" Xiao Yingying lowered her head.
"Go on!" Song Xiaodong waved his hand.
Three people chased after him, including He Jiangyue.
"Director Zhang!"
"Director Zhang!"
"Director Zhang!"
Two female artists didnât move.
"Youâll regret this in the future." Xiao Yingying looked at the remaining two.
Song Xiaodong and Xiao Yingying were preparing to go home, both feeling a bit heavy-hearted.
Liu Jinshui caught up: "Oh, Mr. Song, you heard earlier, that Zhu Wenhua, he knows our Fifth Master Zhang on Jincui Road. I just kicked him out. In the future, if Fifth Master Zhang makes trouble, Mr. Song, you must back me up."
Mr. Song pondered for a moment, took out a business card, and handed it to Liu Jinshui.
"If he comes, call this number."
Of course, Song Xiaodong didnât hand out his own business card; it was Su Qingheâs. Su Qinghe was in charge of security for the Su familyâs various enterprises, with over a hundred fighters under his command.
"Okay, okay, with Mr. Song saying this, Iâm relieved."
"Letâs go."
Song Xiaodong drove while Xiao Yingying sat in the passenger seat, her head resting against the window, lost in thought.
"Brother Xiaodong, Iâm not happy." Xiao Yingying said, looking dazedly out the window.
"Whatâs wrong?" Song Xiaodong asked with concern.
"Itâs nothing, I just feel, hey, decent people, and for a role, how do they all become like this?" Xiao Yingying said.
"Didnât you say? This is also a kind of effort." Song Xiaodong said.
"I know, I understand them too, but I just canât get over this hurdle in my heart." Xiao Yingying pouted, blinking her big eyes.
"Alright, think about how they may shine in the future. This bit of sacrifice is worth it too."
"Alright, stop thinking about it, come, let me hold you."
With one hand on the wheel, Song Xiaodong wrapped his other arm around Xiao Yingying.
The next day, Zhang Gangyi called Xiao Yingying, confirming the roles of the female lead, the second female lead, and the supporting actress. They were the three who had chased after him the previous night.
The male lead was also confirmed to be Qin Huai.
The screen test was set for another day.
Song Xiaodong went to support Xiao Yingying on-site.
Qin Huai and Zhu Wenhua were also present, glaring at Song Xiaodong with resentment.
"Great Director!" Zhu Wenhua quickly approached when he saw Director Zhang.
After being escorted out last time, Zhang Gangyiâs attitude towards Zhu Wenhua had changed.
All along, it was Zhu Wenhua who arranged the venues and opportunities for Zhang Gangyiâs late-night discussions with actresses about their roles, very discreet; however, this time, somehow, they were caught red-handed by Song Xiaodong.
"Mm." Zhang Gangyi had a slightly cold expression.
"Qin Huai is already in makeup, just waiting for the female lead." Zhu Wenhua looked coldly towards Xiao Yingyingâs side.
The female lead was He Jiangyue.
In period costume, stunningly beautiful.
"Alright, screen test, roll the camera!"
There was a kissing scene in the screen test.
He Jiangyue, having her first onscreen kiss, was very awkward, while Qin Huai was quite brutish, thrusting his tongue aggressively into He Jiangyueâs mouth.
Chapter 1782: Looking for Someone
In no time, He Jiangyue felt nauseated.
He Jiangyue suddenly broke free, retched a bit.
"Whatâs going on? Cut! Whatâs going on?" The Great Director was extremely irritable.
"Director, he ate garlic!" He Jiangyue wrinkled her nose, pointing at Qin Huai.
"He ate garlic? He ate garlic, then you eat chives! If he ate shit, you still have to shoot it for me! Continue!"
He Jiangyue had no choice but to start over with Qin Huai.
Qin Huai wore a dismissive smile, watching Song Xiaodong and Xiao Yingying.
"What kind of professionalism does this actor have, no dedication at all?" Zhu Wenhua chimed in, backing up.
"Brother Xiaodong!" Xiao Yingying, enraged, was about to rush forward.
Song Xiaodong didnât expect Qin Huai to be so shameless and arrogant.
Song Xiaodong, with a gloomy face, walked over to Zhang Gangyi.
"Great Director." Song Xiaodong called.
The Great Director did not respond.
"Great Director?" Song Xiaodong raised his voice.
Still no response from the Great Director.
"Bang!" Song Xiaodong kicked over the cameramanâs tripod, shattering a camera worth several hundred thousand into pieces.
"What are you doingâ" The Great Director was about to lose his temper when Song Xiaodong grabbed his collar with one hand and lifted his 200-pound body off the ground.
"Ouch!" Song Xiaodong casually threw him, resulting in a dull thud as the Great Director hit the ground.
"You dare to hitâ" The Great Directorâs words were cut short as Song Xiaodong dashed forward and kicked him in the groin.
"Ahâ" The Great Director began wailing like a banshee, rolling around on the ground, clutching his groin.
"Heâs attacking, call the police!" Zhu Wenhua quickly took out his phone, eager for more chaos.
"Whizz!â" With a flick of the wrist, "Crash!" Zhu Wenhuaâs freshly taken-out phone suddenly exploded into pieces.
"Ah!" Zhu Wenhua recoiled in shock, stomping his feet as he stepped back.
"I was talking to you, canât you hear? Can you hear me now?" Song Xiaodong stomped on the Great Directorâs back a few more times, leaving several big footprints.