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"This Wu Mingxuan looks innocent and decent, but he doesn't take me for granted. It's really bad luck that I ran into such a narcissist the moment I went out..."
Listening to Tong Liya's various complaints, Wu Mingxuan was now certain that he had misunderstood her. This was just a coincidence. But mistake or not, he was still very satisfied with her.
After looking Tong Liya up and down, he realized that although she was a little immature, her foundation was indeed good. If she played well, she would definitely be better than Qin Lan and Gao Yuanyuan.
"Maybe I misunderstood. Do you have time? I'll treat you to a cup of coffee and a chat. Oh, not in the room, but in the cafe downstairs. I'll go sober up and drink a little too much."
When he found that the young lady didn't seem to want to pay attention to him and wanted to leave directly, Wu Mingxuan kindly reminded her: "Many times, opportunities are like this, fleeting. If you miss it, you really miss it. Think it over before making a decision."
Tong Liya stopped and looked at Wu Mingxuan with suspicion, confirming: "Just go downstairs with you to have a cup of coffee and chat?"
Wu Mingxuan said with a smile: "I am Wu Mingxuan, now I am The most sought-after and talented director today, as long as I spread the word, there are women prettier than you who will recommend themselves to me, do I need to fool you?
Remember, the more prestigious and prestigious a person is, the more they care about their image and appearance, and they will not get embarrassed because of a trivial matter. At least you are not worth such a sacrifice for me now. "
Tong Liya was not angry this time, she was still very self-aware. She was not the "most beautiful woman in the world" in the future. At this time, because her skin was a little dark, she did not have a professional agency to package her, and she was mainly running around, which made her a little inferior.
Of course, she knew Wu Mingxuan. Who in the current mainland circle would not know Wu Mingxuan, the talented director whose first movie could exceed 2 billion?
This is a true legend. He instantly eclipsed all his predecessors upon his debut, widely considered the most gifted superstar in the industry, rivaling even the widely recognized leading Chinese director, Ang Lee.
One of them is more artistic, the other more commercial, both incredibly talented, practically rivals of their time.
After Ang Lee settled in Hollywood to develop his career, Wu Mingxuan has practically established himself as the leading commercial filmmaker in the Chinese entertainment industry. Of course, he's only made one film so far, and further work is needed to prove he's more than just a fleeting meteor.
Even so, he's not the kind of industry leader Tong Liya can reach. As Wu Mingxuan said, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; cherish it and don't regret it later.
Wu Mingxuan found a seat by the window. He had originally planned to go downstairs, but after some thought, he decided the revolving restaurant on the top floor was more impressive. He knew Tong Liya well; this young lady was quite ambitious and more courageous than anyone else when it came to the crunch.
After ordering some coffee and afternoon tea, Wu Mingxuan called Li Xue. As soon as the call was connected, he said with a schadenfreude, "So, was I right? Qin Lan has no intention of signing a contract at all?"
"Yes, I'm completely impressed by you, Brother Xuan. What's the matter? Did Bai Bing not serve you well, or did she finally remember me and want me to come over and help?"
"I met a very interesting newcomer. I'm having coffee with her in the revolving restaurant on the rooftop of the hotel. Why don't you come up and see how she's doing?"
Wu Mingxuan didn't deliberately lower his voice, so Tong Liya naturally heard everything. She had heard that Wu Mingxuan had opened a brokerage company called Perfect, which specialized in signing talent. The myth was that he created special signing gifts for his newly signed artists.
To say she wasn't excited would be a lie. If it was just the meaningless selling of sex and sleeping with her, Tong Liya would have refused. But with the benefits right in front of her, it was a real sacrifice for a meteoric rise, so she wasn't completely unreflective.
"Ya Ya, this nickname is not bad. A simple and memorable nickname will make it easier for fans and audiences to remember you. What are you filming now?"
"Motherly Instruments of the World". I play the role of Zhao Feiyan, the first generation of enchantress. Actually, I look good in ancient costumes, but my modern costumes are relatively ordinary."
"Have you thought about whitening your skin to make it whiter?"
"Yes, but whitening injections are too expensive and have side effects. A newcomer like me can't afford high-end cosmetics and skin care products. But I should still be saved, right?"
Wu Mingxuan has seen Motherly Instruments of the World. Tong Liya's role as Zhao Feiyan, the first generation of enchantress, in the film is indeed unique. Even ten years later, many fans and netizens still remember her. It would be a pity not to film it.
"Okay, you can continue filming this drama now. I have asked my agent to bring the contract. You can take a look at it yourself later and decide whether to sign it after you are satisfied.
As for the whitening, she will arrange it later. You definitely can't do it now. The lights are not very easy to use and it doesn't conform to the current mainstream."
Although the Chinese entertainment industry is full of Asians with yellow skin, women, especially those who focus on beauty, all regard white as beautiful. It's not that wheat-colored bronze is not allowed, but Yaya's skin color is not like that at the time. Her skin is a little dark. Who said that the long sunshine hours in Xinjiang are a bit too exaggerated.
Certain ethnicities, like Nazha, whose Eurasian heritage is more Eurasian, can never tan; they're naturally fair-skinned. Tong Liya, however, is of the Xibe ethnic group, not Uyghur, so her complexion is her natural color and requires artificial refinement.
This is why Tong Liya's initial success was mediocre, with supporting roles predominantly her later years, while her acting career has steadily improved, with her talent pool expanding.
While beauty is innate, it can be enhanced, albeit at a high cost. Only those who have truly experienced cosmetic surgery understand the immense expense women face in their quest for greater beauty.
Li Xue didn't keep Wu Mingxuan and the others waiting for long. She arrived with the contract in the time it took to finish half a cup of coffee. The contract, like Bai Bing's, focused on developing a top-tier actress for the small screen. They lived up to their name, "Perfect Entertainment," and wouldn't hire anyone less than perfect.
However, Li Xue clearly wasn't impressed with Tong Liya's current appearance. With her big eyes, high nose, oval face, two dimples, and barely visible canine teeth, she was certainly pretty, but with her now somewhat emaciated figure and dark complexion, she looked a far cry from Qin Lan and Gao Yuanyuan.
Wu Mingxuan also noticed these problems and directly instructed Li Xue, "If she signs the contract, don't rush into any more roles. After finishing this one, take her to whiten her skin and manage her figure, and repackage her. As for the budget... just set aside 3 million."