Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 121 "Painted Skin" Project Launched

The following day, in the China Film Group conference room.

"Everyone, thank you for waiting."

Fu Yibai sat down next to the main seat, and Liu Yan sat down at the small table behind him and opened her laptop.

Han Shanping cleared his throat and began to chair the meeting.

"The 'Painted Skin' project was first proposed by Yi Bai at the Golden Bear Awards celebration banquet last year, and now it's almost ready."

Today we signed the contract, and the project officially begins.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"The allocation of shares has been discussed before."

Dawn is the main controller, accounting for 55%.

China Film Group 30%.

Sugar figurine, optical fiber, and pony, 5% each.

Any objections?

Wang Changtian smiled and shook his head.

No objection.

"We're the ones who benefited from being able to get on board with General Manager Fu."

Li Ming nodded in agreement.

Cai Yinong pursed her lips and didn't say anything, but looked at Fu Yibai with a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Fu Yibai didn't look at her, but simply nodded slightly.

Han Shanping continued, "Alright, the legal department will send out the contract. Everyone take a look, and if there are no problems, then sign it."

China Film's legal representative got up and distributed the contracts to everyone.

The meeting room fell silent, save for the rustling sound of pages turning.

Fu Yibai flipped open his own copy and quickly scanned it.

The terms are clear, the shares are specified, and the profit-sharing ratio is reasonable, consistent with his previous communication with Han Shanping.

He picked up the pen and signed his name on the last page.

Han Shanping was the first to sign, handed the contract to the legal department, and then looked at Fu Yibai.

"Yi Bai, how did Dawn decide on the cast?"

Fu Yibai leaned back in his chair, his tone calm.

"Xiao Wei is going to be given to Fan Binbin, everyone agrees, right?"

Wang Changtian replied with a smile, "Miss Fan is currently riding high, and she's also one of President Fu's people, so it's only right."

Li Ming and Cai Yinong nodded.

Fu Yibai continued, "Pei Rong, our Chenxi's Gao Lu."

Han Shanping raised an eyebrow: "Gao Lu? A newcomer?"

"Yes, he graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, and his appearance and temperament match the role."

Han Shanping pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, Mr. Fu has a good eye for people, we trust him."

"Xia Bing is also one of our Chenxi people, Yan Danchen."

Han Shanping nodded, and the others followed suit.

Having collaborated with Chenxi so many times, Han Shanping and Fu Yibai already had a tacit understanding.

The actress was recommended by Chen Xi, and the actor was recommended by China Film Group.

As for Sugar Man, Fiber Optics, and Little Horse, although they also participated in the investment, they did not have the power to recommend actors.

They were already quite content to be able to drink the soup with them.

Moreover, their main purpose is not to promote people, but to arrange for them to join the group for learning.

After Fu Yibai confirmed the actress, Han Shanping took over the conversation.

"Wang Sheng, we recommend Chen Kun."

Her acting skills are fine, and her appearance is suitable.

Chen Kun, a graduate of the Beijing Film Academy, has acted in many dramas in recent years and has a good reputation.

Fu Yibai nodded: "Chen Kun is suitable."

"Pang Yong, we recommend Zhen Zidan."

The action scenes are fine, and the star power is there too.

Donnie Yen already had some fame in the action film field, although he hadn't reached the heights of later generations, but his fighting skills were solid.

"Can."

On the night the contract was signed, China Film Group Corporation announced on its official website that "Painted Skin" had been officially approved for production and revealed the main creative team.

The press release was quickly reprinted by major media outlets, causing an uproar in the industry.

"Such a big project, and the roles are already decided like this?"

"Fan Binbin has really become Director Fu's go-to leading lady."

"Damn it, it's that vixen again!"

Director Fu, take a look outside.

There are many beautiful flowers in the outside world waiting for you to nurture them.

Don't just focus on that one foxtail grass.

"Who is this Gao Lu? How come she can act alongside Fan Binbin and Chen Kun?"

"All the female characters belong to Chenxi. Boss Fu really doesn't want the good stuff to go to outsiders."

"Does Dawn have such good resources? How can a newcomer get the lead role in such a big project?"

I want to join Dawn too!

.........

In fact, not only were outsiders surprised by this lineup, but even the internal workings of Dawn were shaken.

Several female artists in the company had already formed a deep friendship after spending more than half a year together on the set of "Empresses in the Palace".

So when they learned that Gao Lu was going to play the lead role in Fu Yibai's new film, the female team led by Wang Ou went straight to Gao Lu's rented apartment.

In Gao Lu's apartment, several women sat around the sofa, with several bottles of beer and a pile of snacks on the coffee table.

Wang Ou was the first to speak, his tone carrying a hint of exaggerated resentment.

"Lulu, you've been hiding this well!"

"We only found out about this big thing—the female lead of 'Painted Skin'—from the news!"

Gao Lu sat in the middle of the sofa, surrounded by several people, with a helpless smile on her face.

"I only received the notification yesterday."

When General Manager Lin called to tell me, I was completely stunned.

"Confused?"

Tang Yan leaned closer, her eyes sparkling.

"Are you feeling better now? Tell me, how do you feel?"

Gao Lu thought for a moment.

"Nervous. Extremely nervous."

Fan Binbin, Chen Kun, Zhen Zishan...

I'm afraid this lineup will be a liability.

Yang Rong chimed in quietly from the side, "A drag on?"

You're the second female lead, with screen time second only to Fan Binbin.

Yan Danchen nodded in agreement, her tone tinged with envy.

"Yes, Lulu, you're about to take off."

"Chenchen also acted in it, although her role wasn't as big as Lulu's and Binbin's, she was still considered the third female lead."

"That's much better than me, someone who doesn't even have the chance to act in Director Fu's projects!"

Yang Rong hugged Yan Danchen tightly and rubbed her cheek against her chest.

Yes~

I've never been involved in Director Fu's projects either~

Wang Ou also looked at Yan Danchen with envy.

"Sister Lan, why aren't you reacting?"

Tang Yan nudged Qin Lan with her shoulder.

"What kind of reaction do you expect?"

Aren't you envious?

"I'm envious, but only a little bit."

Ah~

Sister Lan has such a good attitude.

"It's not that I have a good attitude, it's because I know that sooner or later I will have the opportunity to participate in Director Fu's projects."

Wang Ou and the others all turned their attention to Qin Lan.

"Director Fu has new projects this year? Have you heard about them?"

Qin Lan shook her head.

"no."

"Then why do you say that?"

"Didn't you notice?"

Director Fu is intentionally promoting us newcomers.

This time it was Lulu and Shan Chen, next time it might be Xiao Ou and Rongrong.

So there's nothing to rush, it's just a matter of sooner or later.

Upon hearing this, all the women felt that Qin Lan's words made sense.

The slight jealousy I felt towards Gao Lu quietly dissipated.