I showed the call interface to the young beauty, "Director Chen's number, you should note it down."
"Oh, sure!" The young beauty quickly took a picture with her phone. "Brother... if I call Director Chen, can I say I know you?"
"Do you know me?" I took back my phone and asked with a smile.
"Of course I do! Brother's name is Wu Chengfeng, right!" The beauty gave an awkward laugh.
"But I don't know you," I said.
"I, I'm Wu Xiaohan, and we're from the same clan!" The beauty quickly said. "That's why I call you brother. How about, brother, can we add each other on WeChat?"
"No need, you can just contact Director Chen directly," I said, putting my phone into my pocket.
The driver rolled his eyes at her. "You, girl, Uncle has to say, aren't you too snobbish? How were you just treating Mr. Wu? Now you're acting like a kitten. Isn't it embarrassing!"
Wu Xiaohan was about to retort instinctively, but she was afraid of displeasing me, so she held back and forced a smile. "I just didn't recognize your greatness, I thought my brother was just flirting! I get hit on by men with ulterior motives almost every time I go out, so I've developed this defense mechanism. Girls have to learn to protect themselves when they're out, right, brother?"
"Your face changes so quickly, you really are suited to be an actress," the driver said, shaking his head and teasing her. He didn't have to worry about Wu Xiaohan competing with his daughter, their acting styles were completely different.
I took another careful look at Qian Duoduo's photo. Her cheekbones were slightly high, her lips were thin, and the outer corners of her eyes were slightly upturned. She was indeed suited to play villains, the kind of powerful and wicked characters who torment the heroine to death and make the audience hate them with a passion. If she could also develop fighting skills, perhaps she could carve out a niche in this less competitive acting path.
Wu Xiaohan began to proactively talk about her experiences. She studied art but didn't get into Beijing Film Academy or Central Academy of Drama. Instead, she attended a local art school in Fengtian, which was an awkward qualification. She once played a small role in a period drama for Ben Shui Group, but didn't leave any impression on the audience. Later, she went to Jingcheng to develop, where the trend was "casting couch." She refused, offended a producer, and was blacklisted. Then she drifted to Hengdian, playing some roles but none that caught a director's eye. Recently, she returned home to focus on honing her acting skills, reading more, and maturing.
As a result, the more she studied, the more she realized the vast gap between herself and an excellent actress. This was entering the second stage of learning. She decided to go to Han country to see if there were any opportunities, like joining an artist training program. If successful, she would then "export to import," returning to Yanxia to develop. This trip to Lüshun was to visit her aunt. She would stay with her aunt for two days and then take a boat directly to Han country.
"Then what's the use of you getting Director Chen's number?" I asked.
"With the path you've pointed out, I won't have to go to Han country anymore," Wu Xiaohan revealed her true intentions. But that's how people are, so realistic.
"You judge for yourself. If you think your acting skills can truly catch Director Chen's eye right now, then go see him," I was also very realistic. "Director Chen has already done me a favor. If I ask for another one immediately, it definitely won't be as significant as the first, and he might even feel annoyed. I'm afraid this could affect your future."
Wu Xiaohan thought for a moment and nodded. "Brother, I understand what you mean. You're right, I should wait a while longer."
I took out my phone again and handed it to her. "You're staying with your aunt for two days, right? Think about how you'll talk and showcase your acting skills if I help you contact Director Chen in two years. When you're ready, go see him. Try to impress him, make him feel like he's discovered a hidden gem, rather than just doing me a favor as a junior. What do you think?"
Wu Xiaohan nodded emphatically. "Brother, you're so wise!"
Wu Xiaohan added me on WeChat and even changed my contact name for her to "Clan Sister Xiaohan" in my phone, for fear that I would forget.
"Wow, brother, why do you have so many beautiful women in your phone!" Wu Xiaohan didn't delve deep into my WeChat, she just looked at the avatars in my contacts and was amazed.