I was about to call Lin Xi for help. She was in a high position now, and probably knew influential people. But then it occurred to me, didn't I have an actor friend?
I immediately video-called Sha Wuji on WeChat. I chose video call so he could see my situation immediately and wouldn't say anything that might reveal my identity.
"Ah, Chengfeng, what's up?" Among the demons, only Sha Wuji dared to call me by my name. He considered himself my future brother-in-law and had more than once shamelessly expressed his intentions to his sister in front of me.
"Big Brother," I really did have to call him that, it was habit, "aren't you an actor? Do you know any big directors or anything?"
"I do, and very well. What's wrong?"
"Really? Aren't you... an extra?" I asked.
"It's just that my status prevents me from being a lead actor," Sha Wuji chuckled. "But in the entertainment industry, Big Brother is quite influential. I've been a producer a few times, and even an investor."
I knew Sha Wuji was very wealthy.
Every blue-aura great demon, if they put their mind to it, could definitely make a lot of money. After all, they possessed superpowers that ordinary people didn't have. With a little bit of thought, they could monetize it.
"It's like this, Big Brother— Big Brother, what's your daughter's name?" I asked the driver.
"Qian Duoduo."
"Over in Hengdian, a friend's daughter, named Qian Duoduo, is working as an extra there. See if you can think of a way to introduce her to some directors, get her a role?" I said.
"What does the kid look like?" Sha Wuji asked.
The driver, while driving, took out his phone. His lock screen was a photo of his daughter. I picked up the phone and held it up to the video call for Sha Wuji to see.
"She's alright, alright," Sha Wuji said with a smile.
His words were just polite.
Honestly, the driver's daughter was rather ordinary-looking. I wouldn't say she was ugly, but among actresses, she really didn't stand out. She could play a supporting role, perhaps, but only to highlight the beauty of the lead actress.
"Can you arrange it?" I asked again.
"No problem. Since you're asking, it'll definitely work. Send me a clearer photo later, and I'll take it to ask the director." Sha Wuji said.
"Okay." I hung up and turned on the car light, using the driver's phone wallpaper, applying a one-click beautification, and sent it to Sha Wuji.
"Big Brother, to be honest, don't take offense," the beauty in the back seat suddenly said. "With your daughter's looks, you can find a lot of them like her in Hengdian, really. I've been there."
The driver pursed his lips and didn't say anything.
I also remained silent. About three minutes later, Sha Wuji called back via video. I answered, "How did it go, Big Brother?"
"No problem. I just spoke with Brother Kai. Tell that kid to go find Brother Kai directly. He's filming in Hengdian right now."
"Which Brother Kai?" I asked.
"Who else but the director you know?"
I suddenly understood. I thought it was a surname "Kai," but his name was Brother Kai. He was a top-tier director.
"What role did Director Chen give her?" I quickly asked.
"To be frank, her looks make playing the lead a bit of a challenge. Brother Kai mentioned that the child's cheekbones are a bit high and her eyes are quite sharp. If she's willing to play a villain, to take a different path, her future might be quite good."
"The main villain?" I asked.
"Absolutely!"
"Great. Send me Brother Kai's number then," I said. Getting Brother Kai's number would make me seem even more impressive.
"Okay, I'll send you Brother Kai's number and room number later. Tell that girl to go straight there. When she arrives, mention my name, and it'll work."
"My name?" I asked.
"Yeah, I told him it was one of my good buddies, Wu Chengfeng, introduced by Boss Wu. Brother Kai respects you a lot and even wanted me to arrange a tea meeting with you. Why don't you two contact each other directly?" Sha Wuji didn't sound like he was lying. Could it be that Brother Kai knew me?
It wasn't impossible. For someone of his stature, he should be aware of the hidden existence of the demon race. And now, almost all demons in Yanxia knew there was a reincarnation of Bai Ze named Wu Chengfeng. I suspected that during those three minutes of conversation, Sha Wuji might have subtly revealed my identity to Brother Kai.
After ending the call, the driver was trembling as he listened.
"Big Brother, the villain role, is that okay?" I asked.