EFB Chapter 75 is more mature.
Chapter 75 is more mature.
Tong Liya is from Yili, Xinjiang.
Ren Pingsheng remembered her.
It wasn't because of any unforgettable memory, but because of the popular TV series "The Love Story of Yanjing" from my previous life.
Shen Bing is a pure and innocent girl who came to Beijing from another city to work because of her boyfriend.
The reason that character was able to touch so many people is entirely due to the natural charisma that Tong Liya possesses.
Clear, clean, and with a touch of exotic charm, she makes you feel at first glance that this girl shouldn't be tainted by the mundane world.
Isn't this the ideal woman/girlfriend?
Ren Pingsheng held his phone up to Zhao Bensan and said, "Teacher Zhao, I've found the female lead."
Zhao Bensan leaned closer to examine the blurry, palm-sized photo. "Who is it?"
"A girl from XJ seems to be filming in Hengdian right now."
"know?"
"I don't know them, but they're a good match."
Zhao Bensan chuckled, "You think you can tell it's suitable just by looking at a photo?"
"Teacher Zhao, casting is the same principle as choosing apprentices. Some people are just a glance away from being chosen."
These words pleased Zhao Bensan, and the old man smiled and shook his head, not asking any further questions.
After saying goodbye to Zhao Bensan, the two walked out of Liu Laogen Grand Stage.
Ren Pingsheng stood under a streetlamp, took out his phone, and opened a search engine.
Tong Liya.
The search results were pitifully few. He was a 04 graduate of the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama. After graduation, he acted in a few lukewarm TV series and was considered a well-known but unknown figure in the industry.
They are currently filming "Smoke and Rain at Sunset". The filming cycle for period dramas set in the Republican era is usually two to three months. According to the progress reported in the news, they should have already filmed more than half of it.
The key question is whether she has a management company.
If you are single, things are simple; you can just talk directly.
If you sign with a company, you still have to get past the agent.
"Is Pingsheng reliable?" Dapeng leaned closer.
"More reliable than Cecilia Cheung."
"Your expectations are that low?" He gave a wry smile. "But they're filming in Hengdian; we can't exactly go to their set and poach them, can we?"
"No need to fight over it," Ren Pingsheng waved his phone. "Have you forgotten? When Xiao Ai went to the Central Academy of Drama to find someone, she left her contact information with the school's teachers."
Da Peng slapped his forehead. "That's right! She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama; her teachers must have her contact information!"
The next morning, Ren Pingsheng had Xiao Ai contact a teacher at the Central Academy of Drama.
The other party was happy to act as the middleman, readily giving Tong Liya her phone number and adding a compliment: "Xiao Tong is a promising talent in our department, very reliable."
Ren Pingsheng didn't make that call himself; he had Da Peng make it.
The reason is simple: Dapeng is the one standing in the spotlight, so he's less guarded.
Da Peng did indeed manage to bolster the situation over the phone.
"Hello, Teacher Tong, I'm Dapeng, Dong Chengpeng. Yes, yes, the one from 'Report to the Boss'... Oh, you've seen it? I'm so honored! Well, I'm currently filming a movie, and there's a role that would be perfect for you. I was wondering if you have some time to look into it?"
The voice on the other end of the phone was clear and bright; you could hear the surprise even through the receiver.
But after inquiring about the specific filming schedule, his tone became hesitant. "Mr. Dapeng, I'm so sorry, I'm very grateful for your invitation, but I'm currently filming in Hengdian and it might not wrap up until next month..."
Ren Pingsheng listened to the phone call from the side, nodding to himself.
Although industry regulations in 2010 were much more lenient than in the future, actors taking on multiple projects simultaneously was still frowned upon, especially for leading roles.
Hao Lei serves as a cautionary tale from last month. She was unilaterally dismissed by Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation for discussing the script with other production teams during filming, and the lawsuit is still ongoing.
Unless you have the ability to make the production crew revolve around you, or you have big capital backing you up.
Clearly, Tong Liya is neither of those qualities now.
Moreover, the producer of "The Rain and the Setting Sun" is Zhang Haidong, who is known in the industry for being strict and controlling.
Ren Pingsheng took the phone from Da Peng. "Hello, Ms. Tong, this is director Ren Pingsheng. When will your film wrap up?"
There was a pause on the other end of the phone, probably because the director hadn't expected to answer in person. "Director Ren, if all goes well, we should be able to wrap up filming around February 20th."
Ren Pingsheng quickly calculated in his mind that February 19th was the sixth day of the first lunar month, which was right at the end of the Spring Festival holiday.
There's time, but we need to finalize this first to avoid any unforeseen changes.
"How about this, Miss Tong? I'll be going to Yiwu in the next day or two. If it's convenient, let's meet in Hengdian, take a look at the script, and then talk."
No matter how strict Zhang Haidong is, he can't control the actors' meals after work, right?
Tong Liya hesitated for a moment, "Yes, but I finish work quite late every day."
"It's okay, any time is fine."
"Then... the day after tomorrow night? I'll send you the address."
After hanging up the phone, Ren Pingsheng immediately booked a train ticket to Yiwu.
Knowing that he was going to Hengdian, Bai Ke volunteered, "Brother Pingsheng, let me go with you. If we need to audition or go over the script on the spot, I can lend a hand."
"No need," Ren Pingsheng waved his hand, took out a notepad from the drawer and wrote a few words, "Go and help me find information about this Japanese singer named Ohashi Takuya, the more detailed the better, especially the copyright situation of his song called Thank You, it will be useful to me when I get back."
Bai Ke opened his mouth, but wisely kept quiet and went to look up information with the notepad.
Ren Pingsheng smiled as he watched Bai Ke's retreating figure.
Bringing a large entourage to meet a young actress who isn't yet famous is too much of a show; it might make her nervous and give the ever-present reporters in Hengdian a good chance to catch on.
What he needs to do now is to quietly slip this dusty pearl into his pocket.
……
After getting off the train in Yiwu, I took a taxi straight to Hengdian.
The meeting place was a Hangzhou-style restaurant on Wansheng South Street. The storefront was small, but it was quiet.
When Ren Pingsheng arrived, he saw two people standing at the door.
One of them was wearing a long down jacket, with a section of the collar of a period costume peeking out from underneath, so he probably came directly from the film set.
Even in the cold wind of a winter night, that small, palm-sized face was still incredibly beautiful.
Beside her stood a capable-looking middle-aged woman.
Ren Pingsheng stepped forward. "Miss Tong?"
The girl looked up and saw Ren Pingsheng; a hint of surprise flashed in her clear eyes.
"Are you Director Ren?"
"Um."
"I thought...you would be more...mature."
As soon as she said it, she couldn't hold back and lowered her head in embarrassment, laughing.
Looking at that face, Ren Pingsheng felt a weight lifted from his heart.
It looks at least ten times better than in the photos.
"Talent isn't necessarily proportional to the height of your hairline," he joked casually.
Tong Liya laughed again, amused, and quickly turned away.
The middle-aged woman next to them then reached out her hand.
"Director Ren, I'm Liya's agent, Wang Li. I'm so sorry to have troubled you to make this special trip from Yanjing in this freezing weather."
broker.
This means that a contract has been signed with the company.
Ren Pingsheng shook hands with her, "Sister Wang, you're too kind."
He glanced at the file folder under Wang Li's arm, then looked at Tong Liya's still-present stage makeup.
An agent arrived with a contract, and a young actor arrived without even having time to remove his makeup.
interesting.
"Let's go inside and talk, it's too cold outside."