398: Chapter 398 A young actress with a rather aggressive appearance!

Perhaps everyone is short on funds right now, or maybe it's because Linyi Film and Television has been down on its luck for the past few years, causing other investors to develop psychological reservations.

Those investors who dared to work with Linyi Film and Television in the past are even more worried about falling into another trap!

As a result, the only major company willing to cooperate with Linyi Film and Television is Meishan Movie Group.

Meishan Movie Group only invested 1 million, which felt like just a token gesture.

Besides that, Meishan Movie Group also recommended a veteran actor, Yu Junpei, to play Qin Wantian, the father of the overbearing CEO Qin Feng. After Su Yang met Yu Junpei, he agreed immediately; his acting skills were absolutely flawless!

This man used to film military-themed movies, and even in his old age, his presence is still very commanding!

There were two small film and television companies willing to invest some money, but they demanded that their own people take on major supporting roles in the drama.

Su Yang rejected them outright.

The two companies combined were only investing three million, yet they wanted two major supporting roles—why don't they just go rob someone?

Su Yang would rather reserve those spots for his own signed artists or internet celebrities!

The roles being auditioned for this time were mainly Qin Feng's fiancée, Long Yingyue, and other supporting characters.

Qin Feng's younger brother, Qin Tian, had already been internally decided as Song Changyuan.

Song Changyuan didn't mind at all that this was a villain role; he happily accepted it.

Originally, Lin Yi wanted to give the role of Long Yingyue to Tan Jiabei.

However, after thinking about it, Su Yang refused. Tan Jiabei's obviously plastic-surgery face was really not very likable.

The first role to audition for was the CEO's fiancée, Long Yingyue. Everyone who came to audition was a pretty girl with good looks!

The people auditioning had all been screened by the company once already. Some were recommended by other talent agencies, and others were a few female internet celebrities with acting experience recommended by Spark Media.

Director Xu Qian hosted the audition process, having the actors do screen tests or improvisational performances.

Su Yang watched the audition process from the side and conducted a Business Deduction for these supporting roles.

Because he knew clearly that these main supporting actors would actually affect the final revenue the TV drama brought to the company.

Even if this increase in revenue might not be as obvious as that of the main characters, it was still money.

Occasionally, when he encountered a female internet celebrity from Spark Media he recognized, he would smile and nod.

After watching a few auditions and familiarizing himself with the process, Su Yang felt a little bored.

These actresses were pretty, yes, but they didn't have that spark that made Su Yang's eyes light up!

Every time they finished interviewing one, they would discuss it and ask for Su Yang's opinion.

After the seventh actress left, Xu Qian politely asked for Su Yang's opinion again: "Boss, what do you think of this one?"

He thought Su Yang would give a vague evaluation like "pretty average," but to his surprise, Su Yang commented:

"She's probably the best actor among the seven, but she's a little too old, so she's not quite suitable!"

Lin Yi and Xu Qian looked at each other in slight surprise; they hadn't expected the boss to actually understand acting!

At the very least, he could tell the difference in acting levels!

Su Yang asked back helplessly: "What, you thought I didn't understand acting?"

Lin Yi quickly said: "Boss, of course not!"

Su Yang didn't care, just laughed and said: "First-rate actors go into politics, second-rate actors go into business, and third-rate actors go to act... Didn't you know that?"

Lin Yi quickly said: "Boss, your insight is profound!"

"What the boss says makes sense!"

Mo Keyu: "That's right, the boss has true insight!"

"..."

"Alright, let's continue the auditions!"

"Okay!"

By the afternoon, just when Su Yang was starting to lose patience, a girl with a cold and glamorous temperament walked in.

When he saw this girl, his eyes finally lit up a little.

She was beautiful in a very distinct way, making her somewhat unforgettable at first glance.

Especially those eyes; they were long and narrow with upturned corners, possessing both a sense of allure and sharpness!

It was a typical case of 'lower-three-whites' eyes, with the pupils positioned higher up, giving people a sense of detachment.

It was as if the four words "strangers keep away" were written all over her face!

However, her eyes were big and beautiful, with a clear 'lower eyelid down-turn' and plump under-eye bags.

Her face shape was relatively round with smooth lines, lacking any harsh angularity. With plump collagen and full lips, these features added a touch of girlish sweetness.

This allowed her to maintain a sense of softness amidst her cold glamour!

Dangerous yet full of charm, she had a vibe like Tomie Kawakami.

Not just Su Yang, but even Lin Yi, Xu Qian, and the others, who were used to seeing pretty girls, couldn't help but take a few extra looks at her!

[Name]: An Xinlei

[Status]: Nervous, apprehensive

[Skills]: 1. Acting (Ordinary)...

[Talents]: 1. Acting (Three-star), 2. Runway Walk (Three-star)

Not bad talents!

Su Yang couldn't help but nod inwardly, then glanced at the information about An Xinlei in his hand.

A junior student at the Film Academy, she hadn't signed with any talent agency... nor did she have any acting experience in supporting roles for film and television.

Her resume was packed with nothing but extra or special guest roles!

But she was recommended by a teacher from the Film Academy!

Next was the audition segment; Su Yang watched An Xinlei's performance very quietly.

The entire performance didn't exceed his expectations.

It was roughly the level of ordinary acting; her performance wasn't particularly outstanding!

But what was relatively outstanding was her strong, aggressive personal aura.

Mo Keyu, who was sitting at the very edge, was watching An Xinlei the most carefully.

She felt this younger sister was so cool and handsome!

Xu Qian stared at An Xinlei's face and slightly frowned...

Seeing Xu Qian frown, An Xinlei felt even more apprehensive!

She was very clear about the disadvantages of her appearance; it didn't fit mainstream film and television aesthetics at all.

But she wasn't willing to get plastic surgery; that would definitely affect her acting career!

And even if she did get plastic surgery, it would still be very hard for her to make it.

These days, if you have capital backing, even without acting skills or with an average appearance, you can make it and even be the female lead in an S+ grade drama!

Without capital backing, she could probably only run errands as an extra or film short dramas to eat off her youth!

She took an extra look at Su Yang. Although she didn't know who Su Yang was.

But Su Yang, sitting in the central position among the interviewers like the moon surrounded by stars, couldn't be ignored by any auditioning actor!

Moreover, he was excessively handsome himself, and his temperament was very attractive; he must be a big shot!

After all, even the boss of Linyi Film and Television and the lead director had been pushed to the side!

The domestic entertainment industry still placed great emphasis on status!

However, she didn't see any expression on Su Yang's face... it was just very calm!

After Xu Qian told An Xinlei to go back and wait for notification, An Xinlei left dejectedly.

She had experienced these kinds of things too many times!

Many film and television companies often audition for supporting roles, but many of those roles had actually already been internally decided by various investors, big and small.

The audition might just be a formality; she could only try to find as many opportunities as possible.

However, even though she was very dejected inside, she still put on a polite appearance!

Lin Yi asked softly: "Boss, what do you think?"

"Not bad!" Su Yang nodded. "Her gaze is sharp, and she looks very aggressive; she's perfectly suited to be a villainous fiancée, and her age is also appropriate!"

Sometimes acting skills are indeed important, but if a person's overall temperament fits the role, they can also "perform as themselves."

For example, some people are born with a 'villain face'; even if their acting skills are lacking, they are very convincing when playing bad guys!

Xu Qian said in a low voice: "It's just that she looks a bit fierce, a bit aggressive!"

Perhaps he had filmed too many campus dramas; he didn't really like this kind of aggressive appearance.

It didn't quite fit his aesthetic!

Su Yang didn't care: "Then let's continue the auditions!"

What if we run into someone better?

"She feels a bit like Nana Komatsu!" Lin Yi smiled and said: "She can be a backup!"

Su Yang didn't know who Nana Komatsu was, but he knew she must be a Japanese star.

He wasn't interested in Japanese stars; if it were a teacher, he could find some resources!

"Sure!"

Xu Qian also nodded; if the boss liked it, he didn't mind.

The other party could indeed be used!

Su Yang looked at the sky and suddenly asked: "How many more are there?"

Lin Yi's assistant replied: "Just one last one, right at the door!"

Su Yang glanced at the time and said: "Then I'll leave first; you guys handle the rest of the interviews!"

"Alright, Boss!"