17: Nazha needs help!

In Chen Le's rental apartment, Yang Mi received a call from Zeng Jia early in the morning.

"Mi Mi, people from Director Yu's studio contacted me. They have a new drama and want to invite you to star in it," Zeng Jia said straightforwardly over the phone.

"A new drama? What's it called?" Yang Mi asked curiously.

"It's called 'Beauty's Rival in Palace,' a period drama," Zeng Jia told Yang Mi the name and genre of the drama over the phone.

"'Beauty's Rival in Palace'?" Hearing the name of the drama, Yang Mi felt a stirring of interest in her heart.

"Sister Zeng, let me think about it. I'll give you an answer today," Yang Mi thought for a moment, feeling she should learn more about it before deciding, and also planned to ask Chen Le for his opinion.

"Alright, Mi Mi, you think it over first. I'll also help you check out how it looks," Zeng Jia nodded. The people from Director Yu's studio had contacted her last night, and she hadn't had time yet to see what this new drama was like.

After hanging up, Yang Mi woke up Chen Le, who was still sleeping beside her.

Chen Le woke up in a daze, "Mi Mi, what's wrong? What time is it?"

"Nothing's wrong. It's eight o'clock. I woke you because Sister Zeng just called me," Yang Mi said.

"What's the matter?" Hearing it was Zeng Jia who called Yang Mi, Chen Le immediately became alert and asked.

"Sister Zeng said people from Director Yu's studio want me to star in their new drama called 'Beauty's Rival in Palace.'"

As she spoke, Yang Mi continued asking, "Do you think I should go film this new drama? Sister Zeng said it's a period drama, but I'm not clear on what specific type it is."

Hearing this, Chen Le immediately remembered something.

"'Beauty's Rival in Palace'?"

This drama was also a hugely popular period series.

Because of this drama, Yang Mi's fame grew even higher, and her market value kept rising.

It was also because of this drama that Yang Mi got the chance to star in 'Palace,' the TV series that made her famous across the country.

It could be said that starting from this drama, Yang Mi's star career began its meteoric rise, step by step becoming a top-tier actress.

As for Director Yu, Chen Le remembered him as a famous screenwriter and producer from his past life in China.

He also started gaining attention after producing 'Beauty's Rival in Palace.' Before that, Director Yu won the 08 Southern Awards for Best Screenwriter with 'The Last Princess.'"

"I think you're very suitable for this drama. I recommend you give it a try," Chen Le said.

"Really?" Hearing Chen Le's words, Yang Mi, who was already somewhat inclined, felt even more certain in her heart.

"Yes, I think you can try this type of period drama. Director Yu, after all, has won a Best Screenwriter award. His new drama should be pretty good," Chen Le nodded.

"Alright, since you, Old Chen, recommend I go, I'll accept it," Yang Mi said with a smile.

Soon after, Yang Mi got out of bed, and Chen Le didn't stay lying down either, following her up.

Right at that moment, his phone suddenly rang.

Chen Le picked up his phone to look; it was a QQ message from Naza.

"Are you busy lately?"

Seeing this, Chen Le replied, "Not too bad, not very busy. The movie is already released, just waiting to see the final box office numbers."

"I have something to discuss with you. It's not clear to talk about on QQ. Can we meet in person?" At this moment, in the Peking University women's dorm, Naza looked at her phone, very afraid Chen Le would reject her.

Just as she was nervously clutching her phone, Chen Le's message arrived.

Naza picked up her phone to check.

"Sure, let's meet near the school at noon."

Seeing Chen Le's message, Naza breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, and a smile appeared on her face, a hint of little excitement in her eyes.

"Okay."

Later, at noon, Chen Le arrived at Beijing Film Academy and found Naza.

The two went to a restaurant. While eating, Naza stated the reason she had sought out Chen Le.

"Brother Le, I asked you out because I have something I need your help with," Naza said, somewhat embarrassed.

Hearing this, Chen Le asked, "Naza, what is it? If I can help, I'll definitely help you."

Hearing Chen Le's words, Naza nodded and said:

"Brother Le, it's like this. This morning, someone from a Film Crew called me saying they wanted me to act in a drama. They said they were from Tangren Company, and the new drama is called 'xuan-yuan sword: rift of the sky.' I was afraid of being scammed, so I wanted to ask you about it."

"'xuan-yuan sword: rift of the sky'?" Hearing the name of this drama, Chen Le immediately recalled information about it.

A TV drama adapted from the online game of the same name.

In his past life, Naza also starred in this drama.

Moreover, this drama performed quite well, winning the provincial satellite TV prime-time slot championship on Mango TV upon its premiere, and later won the "Annual Most Anticipated Legendary Period Drama by University Students" award.

"Did they say why they approached you?" Chen Le asked.

"They said my image is very suitable for a character in their drama," Naza answered truthfully.

Chen Le glanced at Naza; her image was indeed very good.

Back when she took her art school entrance exams, she could become an online sensation with just one photo, so her looks were undoubtedly top-notch.

Tangren Company approaching Naza was most likely because they were drawn to her exotic style of beauty.

"They probably aren't lying to you."

"Brother Le, I think so too. That's why I wanted to ask you to accompany me to Tangren Company. It's my first time acting, and I don't understand many things," Naza looked at Chen Le, her large, beautiful eyes gazing at him.

"Sure, I can do that," Chen Le readily agreed.

Hearing Chen Le agree, a smile appeared on Naza's face.

"Thank you, Brother Le."

...The next day, Chen Le accompanied Naza on a flight to Shanghai, where Tangren Company was located.

Arriving at Tangren Company, as soon as they entered the reception room, Chen Le saw the company's boss, Cai Yinong.

"Hello, Naza. I'm the boss of Tangren Company, my name is Cai Yinong," Seeing Naza, Cai Yinong immediately greeted her with a smile.

Naza hadn't expected that upon her arrival, Cai Yinong, the boss of Tangren Company, would personally come out to receive her.

Seeing this, Naza spoke somewhat nervously, "Hello, President Cai. I'm Guli Nazha."

"And this is?" Cai Yinong now looked at Chen Le. He had noticed Chen Le earlier but didn't recognize him, so he could only speak to Naza.

"He's my senior, named Chen Le. He came with me," Naza introduced Chen Le to Cai Yinong.

Chen Le also smiled and spoke at this moment, "Hello, my name is Chen Le."

"Chen Le? Are you the Chen Le who filmed 'nightclub'?" Hearing Chen Le's name, Cai Yinong suddenly thought of something and asked somewhat uncertainly.

"That's me," Chen Le nodded.

Hearing Chen Le admit it, Cai Yinong was very surprised. He hadn't expected the Director who filmed 'nightclub' to be so young.

"Are you here to accompany Naza for the contract signing?" Cai Yinong asked.

"Yes, it's Naza's first time acting, and she doesn't know much. I'm accompanying her," Chen Le replied.

Cai Yinong nodded, "I see."

Then he looked at Naza and said, "Naza, actually, the reason I came to receive you personally is that I want to sign you. I think you have great future potential. If you agree, we'll give you the best treatment for a newcomer."

Hearing Cai Yinong say this, Naza turned to look at Chen Le, wanting him to give some advice.