Chapter 79 Romance Calamity (ETL)
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Chapter 79: The Unavoidable Romance Calamity Part 1
The famous director Qian Xian and his team are planning to start filming the movie [An Lushan Rebellion].
The An Lushan Rebellion was a war launched by Tang Dynasty’s General An Lushan and Shi Siming after they betrayed the Tang Dynasty. It was a civil war. This civil war caused a sharp decline in the national strength of the Tang Dynasty and also prompted the emergence of separatist regimes in the Tang Dynasty. The An Lushan Rebellion lasted for 8 years and was a turning point for the entire Chinese civilization from openness to conservatism.
Director Qian plans to invest 200 million yuan in filming funds to shoot an epic masterpiece, and the box office of the movie will reach at least 3 billion.
A big-name director like Director Qian spends at least three years honing his skills. Every movie is carefully crafted in the hope that it will become a big hit, and this script is no exception. After getting Gu Ye’s contact information, he called Gu Ye in person, “Hello, I’m Director Qian Xian.”
Gu Ye didn’t expect that the person who came to him this time was such a big name, and he said politely, “Hello, Director Qian!”
Director Qian smiled and said, “Can I know when Master Gu is free? By free I mean, free time to come directly to my audition site. I may choose 2 people for a role and need you to come to help me choose the final candidate.”
Gu Ye was also a little surprised, “Go to the audition site? That can only be next Sunday. I start school tomorrow and I don’t have time to go there during class.”
“Okay, then please go to the Capital Film Studio at 9.00 am next Sunday. Should I send someone to pick you up or do you come by yourself?”
“I will drive there myself.”
The two of them decided on the time and place but did not mention the fee money. They both understood that for such things, as long as Director Qian was not stupid, he would not give anything lesser.
On Sunday, Gu Ye received a message from Yu Ze early in the morning, saying that he could not get off the plane until the evening. Gu Ye happily replied: [That’s perfect. I’ll go make money during the day and pick you up at night.]
Driving his sports car, Gu Ye attracted countless eyes along the way and arrived at the studio like a rich second-generation ancestor. In this kind of place, there is no lack of star chasers and reporters. Early in the morning, many people are wandering around, especially those gossip reporters, who want to take pictures of everything they see.
When Gu Ye drove over, many people cast their eyes on him, thinking that he was a star. When they chased over, they saw that Gu Ye, who was dressed neatly in a brand name, got out of the car. Gu Ye had the face of an idol star to start with, and his temperament was different from ordinary people. He always had a bit of cynicism and willfulness, which made him attract the attention of reporters as soon as he got out of the car.
The reporters were stunned at first, and then they surrounded Gu Ye like crazy after recognizing him. “Why did Third Young Master come here? Are you going to enter the entertainment industry?”
“Are there any movies and TV series invested by Third Young Master here? Which star does Third Young Master like?”
“Which newcomer do you think has a promising future? Can you tell me?”
“Emm… I’m not a star, why are you interviewing me?” Gu Ye spread his hands, looking helpless. Inside, he was thinking that these reporters must be crazy.
Hearing that, the reporters all laughed, “If I can’t take pictures of the stars, it’s the same as taking pictures of you. Why did Master Gu come to the studio today?”
Gu Ye smiled, “Because someone invited me, so I came.”
“Who invited you?” The reporter was asking, and at this moment, a nice female voice called out, “Master Gu? Has Master Gu arrived?”
Everyone looked over, and a delicate girl trotted over. She looked lively and cute, with a pair of dimples on her face when she smiled, sweet and very likable.
“Who is this?”
“Wow! She is so beautiful! What roles has she played?”
“She is the youngest stewardess in [Air Crash], Xia Shiwen, right? She just started in the industry and has no works for reference, but she is so cute in real life!”
“She smiles so sweetly, I am now a fan of her!”
The reporter took pictures of Xia Shiwen as she ran to Gu Ye. She waved to the reporter first before greeting Gu Ye politely. Her smiling eyes were like a pair of crescent moons, “Master Gu, Director Qian asked me to pick you up.”
When the reporter heard about Director Qian, they all realized the fact that Director Qian was preparing to start filming [An Lushan Rebellion]. It was heard that many people came to audition today. Could it be that Gu Ye also came for this?
“Is Third Young Master here for an audition or as a consultant today?” Thinking of Gu Ye’s work as a program consultant, everyone already had an idea in their minds. They took pictures of Gu Ye while asking, keeping them as a backup.
Gu Ye waved his hand with a smile, “Let’s talk after we’re done.” He smiled at Xia Shiwen, politely but not very warmly, “Where is Director Qian?”
Xia Shiwen didn’t seem to notice Gu Ye’s alienation, and smiled and said, “I’ll take you away!” She happily led the way in front and asked mischievously, “Master Gu, can I ask for a fortune-telling for myself?”
Gu Ye narrowed his eyes, “What is Miss Xia asking for?”
“Aiya, Master Gu. You don’t have to be so polite, just call me Shiwen.” Xia Shiwen asked with a smile, “Most girls will ask for their marriage, so can you tell me when I can meet my Mr. Right?”
Gu Ye smiled, “Miss Xia, do you want to hear the truth or a lie?”
“Of course I want to hear the truth!”
“The truth is that you won’t find it within 10 years. Let’s see if you can seize the opportunity after 10 years.”
Seeing the surprised expression on Xia Shiwen’s face, Gu Ye smiled and added, “Miss Xia, love has been the purest emotion since ancient times. If it is mixed with interests and exploitation, nothing will be gained. Please think twice before doing anything.”
Xia Shiwen’s expression changed instantly, and she lost her liveliness and laughter just now. She stammered, “I, I don’t understand what Master Gu means. You masters spoke too profoundly.”
Gu Ye narrowed his eyes, “It has nothing to do with me whether you understand it or not. Lead the way.”
This is the first time that Xia Shiwen has been so embarrassed in front of a male. With her good looks, good figure, and sweet smile, her temperament of the nation’s first love is useless to Gu Ye. Xia Shiwen heard that Gu Ye likes good-looking people so is she not good-looking enough?
Xia Shiwen bit her lip and walked in front with a pale face. When she was about to reach the audition location, she asked Gu Ye begrudgingly, “Master Gu, am I ugly?”
“Ah?” Gu Ye was stunned by the abrupt question. Then he looked at Xia Shiwen’s facial features, and shook his head, “You are pretty, but when I look at people, I look more at their hearts. I do appreciate beauties, but they must have a good heart first.”
Xia Shiwen’s breath was choked, and her face turned from white to red, “You don’t like me because you think I have a vicious heart?”
Gu Ye frowned, “Since when did I say you have a vicious heart? I’m just giving you a piece of advice, hoping that you’ll think twice before you act.”
“Hmph, do I need you to tell me that?” Xia Shiwen raised her chin, led Gu Ye into the hall, and left him alone.
Gu Ye tsk-ed and frowned as he watched the other person leave. This little girl is young, but she is capable of making trouble. Moreover, judging from the reading of her facial features, she is not a good person.
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There were already many young actors waiting in the hall. Gu Ye glanced at them and went upstairs directly, but was stopped by the staff, “Are you an actor who wants to audition? Please wait here for a moment.”
Gu Ye said politely, “I am Gu Ye, Director Qian asked me to come.”
“Oh! Master Gu,” the young man hurriedly said, “Please follow me upstairs, is there no one to pick you up?”
Gu Ye smiled but said nothing. It was a bit embarrassing to say that he was left here by a little girl. The young man did not ask much and directly led Gu Ye to the audition room. There were already several teachers sitting there, looking at the actors’ information. Seeing Gu Ye, Director Qian stood up with a smile, “Let me introduce you all to my consultant, Gu Ye.”
Immediately, a young man in his early thirties flattered, “Ah, Third Young Master Gu. Within the circle, everyone affectionately calls him Little Wangye. He is indeed Papa Gu’s most beloved son, such a handsome man!”
The rest of the people reacted normally. Their attitudes were neither cold nor warm, and they all kept smiling politely. Gu Ye can see in their eyes that they did not believe that physiognomy could predict the future. But due to his father being Gu Decheng, and his second brother being a big boss in the entertainment industry, they gave him some face and did not give him the cold shoulders to embarrass him. Gu Ye smiled, did not say much, and sat next to Director Qian.
The flatterer did not get a good response to his words so he sat down resentfully right next to Gu Ye.
Gu Ye turned to Director Qian with a smile, “Director Qian, I’ll be saying what I think straightforwardly. It’s just for your reference.”
“No problem,” Director Qian, who is in his fifties, has gray hair on his temples and smiles elegantly, “Here is the actors’ information, take a look first.”
Gu Ye quickly looked through the list and picked a few actors. “Director Qian, look at this person, Mo Haibin. He has a narrow forehead but bright eyes. His luck was not good in his early years, which is a sign of missing ancestral heritage. People with this sign will have smooth sailing after the age of 30, without any losses. He has now just reached 30, and there are many people in the entertainment industry who have just become famous at this age.”
Director Qian raised his eyebrows, “Do you mean to help him out?”
“It is better to help him in times of trouble than to add icing on the cake. His career is a little difficult now, but he will definitely be prosperous in the future. Whether to help him or not depends on what Director Qian means.”
Director Qian put the information aside, “Okay, let me think about it and arrange a role for him.”
“Director Qian,” Gu Ye said with a smile, “He is 30 this year. If there is an opportunity, he will become popular.”
Director Qian immediately understood Gu Ye’s Ye meant, “Okay, this person will stay.”
Someone next to Director Qian sighed, and it was clear that he disagreed with Director Qian’s way of following a fortune teller’s words to choose actors.
Gu Ye squinted his eyes and glanced at the man, “This teacher, your wife just recently passed away, within a year?”
When Gu Ye said this, everyone present was shocked, and the uncle was also stunned. His wife had indeed passed away for only half a year.
“Visualizing the forehead as the Southern Mountain, the cheekbones are the Eastern and Western Mountains, the nose is the Central Mountain, and the chin is the Northern Mountain. These are the Five Mountains of the face. Teacher, you only have a high nose, and the other four mountains are low and flat. This is called a solitary peak. After middle age, it is difficult to keep a wife. This is a sign of loneliness.”
At this point, Gu Ye smiled and advised, “Teacher, you should communicate more with your son. Father and son don’t have overnight/lasting hatred. You still have a son even though you lost your wife. He was not unfilial, but the communication between you two was too little, and there were too many misunderstandings. If the relationship deteriorates further, Teacher will have a hard time in your old age.”
The teacher was stunned for a while before suddenly stood up and said admiringly, “Thank you Master Gu for your advice. Master Gu is really talented and learned. You actually predicted everything, I am convinced of your ability.”
Gu Ye chuckled, “Teacher is too polite.”
The young man sitting next to Gu Ye immediately asked with a smile, “Master Gu, can you tell me my fortune?”
The smile on Gu Ye’s face turned cold, “You should pay the taxes first before talking about fortune-telling.”
The young man suddenly became embarrassed. He couldn’t say anything to admit or deny it. However, from his behavior, it can be seen that Gu Ye was right about him.
After such a commotion, the way everyone looked at Gu Ye was different. They all understood that this was a real master and that the rumors on the Internet were not false.
At this moment, Gu Ye looked at Director Qian as if to ask where he got such a person?
Director Qian smiled and said, “Mr. Xiang is the clothing sponsor. He just wants to advertise the clothes, and he does not participate in the selection of artists.”
Gu Ye nodded, thinking that it was fortunate that the man didn’t have the power to select anyone. It was so obvious from this guy’s forehead, short of pasted with the words ‘Laozi want to have an unspoken rule’, that he was not a good person at first glance.
Raw word count: 7670 (whole chapter)
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