Chapter 84 Recommended Actors
“I wish you all the best for your new film!”

The private room was bustling with activity.

A bunch of rough men raised their glasses together, and the protagonist of the drinking party was of course Zhou Xiaowen.

"Zhang Yuan, you should prepare for the role of Murong Fu in advance to avoid being caught off guard when the time comes." Zhou Xiaowen loves drinking and can drink as much as he wants.

"Thank you Director Zhou for your kindness. From now on, I will rely on you in the crew of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils." Zhang Yuan immediately raised his glass in response.

"No problem." Director Zhou filled his glass again. "But the role of Murong Fu is not easy to get. I put in a lot of effort."

"You know, the bearded man was originally chosen by someone."

"Who?" Zhang Yuan played dumb. Of course he knew who it was.

"Little Li Guang, Ouyang Ke, the second son of the Xiu family."

"This guy has been with Old Zhang for many years, but it's not our fault this time. Xiuqin has always wanted to play Qiao Feng, but Big Beard didn't agree."

Yes, if you are a man, you want to play Qiao Feng.

The two brothers of the Xiu family, like the Seven Little Fortunes, have a background in opera and come from the martial arts industry.

He first learned Henan opera, but later on, as folk art declined and he couldn't make a living, he became a stuntman.

Early martial arts films all emphasized real-life shooting. These two brothers were once beaten to a bloody pulp on the set of "Drunken Master 2" and it took them many years to make a comeback.

"So I put a lot of effort into helping you get this role."

"I will never forget the great kindness Director Zhou has shown me." Zhang Yuan immediately cooperated and toasted again.

The banquet that followed was the same as usual, with everyone toasting and drinking.

"Oh, now there is a problem." Zhou Xiaowen's face turned red from drinking, and he rubbed the stubble on his chin with his rough big hands from time to time, making a rustling sound.

"Old Zhou, you said, we are all friends."

"There's a role in this movie, and it's hard to find an actor for it."

"This role not only requires high acting skills, but also a special appearance. Not to mention me, even a man with a beard was not accepted. Many people I interviewed were not suitable."

"Director Zhou, which role?" Zhang Yuan was also curious.

"Do you know this person, Tianshan Tonglao of Lingjiu Palace?"

Zhang Yuan knows too much!
"Director Zhou, I know a suitable candidate, do you want to meet him?"

"Oh, you still have this resource?" Zhou Xiaowen looked doubtful.

Li Dawei and Yang Tao were both there, and compared to Zhou Xiaowen, they trusted Zhang Yuan more.

After all, before joining the group, Zhang Yuan had put a lot of effort into these two and had established a good relationship with them.

But as for Zhou Xiaowen, he gave the role to Zhang Yuan, but Zhang Yuan has not given him anything in return, and the two have never worked together, so naturally he can't be said to have complete trust in him.

"Actually, they are not my resources." Zhang Yuan immediately changed his words and explained: "They are Director Li's people."

"Me?" Li Dawei looked confused.

"Shu Chang, who plays Jin Bamei in our Golden Age crew."

"Her!" Li Dawei finally realized, "This girl is really good. She is not very old, her acting skills are absolutely on point, and most importantly, she is very dedicated."

When Zhou Xiaowen heard that it was Li Dawei's man, he felt relieved and began to ask about the details about Shu Chang.

The role of Tianshan Tonglao can be said to be the most difficult character in the entire "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils"!
He has a weird personality and a bad temper. Most importantly, he is both old and young. Under his childish appearance, he hides a vicious and paranoid heart that is a hundred years old.

If a newcomer in the film and television industry like Liu Xixi were to play such a divisive character, either she or the director would collapse. One of them would go crazy.

If we talk about the most beautiful Tianshan Child-like Grandma, it must be the 94 "New Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", and the role was played by Gong Li.

Li Qiu Shui, who acted opposite her, was played by Brigitte Lin, while A Zi was played by Zhang Min.

This drama brings together beautiful ladies from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Even when facing Brigitte Lin and Zhang Min, Gong Li can outshine them, which shows that she has a strong aura.

However, Gong Li's Tianshan Tonglao is not worth referring to, and she looks more like the White-haired Witch.

As for the Hong Kong version of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils" starring Felix Wong, the Child-like Grandma of Tianshan in the play is even more insignificant, and it can only be said that it has neither merits nor demerits.

However, teacher Yan Huiming, who played Kang Min, was quite outstanding. Her stage name is Xue Li. She also starred in the Bai Gu version of "The Return of the Condor Heroes", in which she played the "Red-robed Fairy" Li Mochou.

Most people can't really display that kind of vicious attitude.

This person’s elder sister is more famous, her stage name is Michelle Yim.

"You're not even 16 yet, how can it be possible?" Zhou Xiaowen glanced at Li Dawei with doubt.

"Although she is only 14 years old, she has already starred in no less than 10 films. Our students from Beijing Film Academy are no match for her. This girl was born to do this."

"So mysterious?"

Seeing that Zhou Xiaowen still didn't believe it, Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "Director Zhou, why don't you call her over here and we'll know once we meet."

After the other party agreed, Zhang Yuan took out his mobile phone and called Shu Chang.

Beep...Hello!

The other party answered in seconds.

"Changchang, what are you doing?" "I'm reading. I have an exam soon." Shu Chang's tone was extremely excited, and it was obvious that he was very happy about Zhang Yuan's proactive call.

"Do you have time now?"

Shu Chang looked at the time and saw that it was already eight or nine o'clock. Zhang Yuan sounded a little drunk. He asked her out at this time...

Shu Chang on the other end of the phone blushed.

"Yes, yes, I'll get ready first."

"No need to prepare, just come and I'll give you the address."

When Shu Chang received the text message, he saw that it was about a restaurant and realized that he had been overthinking.

They hurried to the restaurant, and by the time she arrived, the men, including Zhang Yuan, were already drunk.

"Coming."

"Hello Director Li, Hello Director Zhou, Hello Director Yang..." Shu Chang greeted them one by one obediently.

The house was filled with smoke and the smell of alcohol, and at this time of the day, the girl was a little nervous about the scene.

However, when she saw Zhang Yuan waving at her and pointing to the seat next to her, the nervousness disappeared.

I explained the character to her in general terms. Shu Chang is such a smart person that she understood it after just a few words.

Then, she came in front of Zhou Xiaowen, bowed politely, and started the performance.

"Hahaha..." A crazy laugh came out from the mouth of this pure and lovely girl in school uniform, which scared everyone present.

"Fuck!" Zhou Xiaowen, who was originally maintaining Ge You's slumped posture, now sat up.

The voice has changed, the temperament has changed, the eyes have changed, the expression has changed...

With just a few laughs, Shu Chang conquered all the directors.

Zhang Yuan took the lead in clapping.

To be honest, with Shu's performance as the Child-Father of Tianshan here, I'm not targeting you all, I just want to say that the other versions are all melodramatic.

After the performance, Shu Chang returned to Zhang Yuan.

"Brother Yuan, thank you."

[Received thanks from Shu Chang, singing skills +1, acting skills +1, learning ability +1! ]

"You earned the opportunity yourself, no need to thank me."

"Ah!" Zhou Xiaowen sighed, then raised his glass with a smile: "It has to be Zhang Yuan, he has a sharp eye."

"I was still worried, but he solved it for me with just one phone call."

"Shu Chang, come with me to see Zhang Jizhong in a few days."

[Received thanks from Zhou Xiaowen, photography skills +1, alcohol tolerance +2! ]

After this incident, Zhou Xiaowen's trust in Zhang Yuan increased significantly.

After more than an hour, the banquet ended.

He was the one who called the person here, so of course he had to be responsible for sending Shu Chang home.

When they arrived at the entrance of the hotel, Zhou Xiaowen's walk was already unsteady, and he was still talking to Zhang Yuan while hooking his arm around his shoulder.

"It will take only a few days to sign the contract."

"But you know Lao Zhang's temper, so you have to keep it a secret. If it gets leaked, I can't protect you."

"I see." Of course Zhang Yuan understood. The bearded man had to be mysterious and use the casting issue to hype things up.

"Hehehe, you are a smart man. I'm not worried." Zhou Xiaowen looked past Zhang Yuan and at Shu Chang, who was holding his arm, fearing that he would fall after getting drunk.

She was young, and Zhang Yuan was there to block her drinking, so she didn't drink tonight.

"Send the girl home, but don't go to the hotel on the way." Zhou Xiaowen gave a look that said "you know".

"She's still young." Zhang Yuan immediately replied with a smile.

"Do the beasts in our profession still care about age?" Under the influence of alcohol, Old Zhou spoke the truth with dissatisfaction.

Shu Chang, who had blushed when he heard the word "hotel" just now, now looked pale.

"It's okay, I'm here." Zhang Yuan patted her shoulder when he saw her.

"Yeah." Shu Chang responded softly, feeling a lot more relieved.

"Okay, see you in Guangdong Province in a month or so." Director Zhou said, waved his hand, and was about to stop a car to go home.

"and many more!"

At this moment, Zhang Yuan suddenly stopped the other party with a serious expression.

"Where are you going..."

(End of this chapter)