"Haha, congratulations on becoming the Godfather of Entertainment!" Zhang Yang said as he entered the office, putting an arm around Su Yu's shoulder and laughing heartily. "Damn, from now on, if anyone dares to act tough in front of me, I'll just tell them, 'Bro, I'm the Godfather of Entertainment.'"
"You're already the hottest film and television star in the domestic entertainment industry, who can possibly act tough in front of you?" Su Yu retorted.
"Master, congratulations on reaching the pinnacle of the Chinese music scene!" Compared to Zhang Yang, Shen Qingfeng was a bit more reserved.
"You performed admirably, I'm very satisfied," Su Yu said, patting him on the shoulder.
Both Shen Qingfeng and Zhang Yang transitioned from singers to actors. Both had achieved significant success and their acting skills were recognized by the public. They had indeed done exceptionally well in the industry.
After the pleasantries.
Su Yu got straight to the point.
"You've all read the script, haven't you?"
"We have, it's fantastic!" Zhang Yang grinned.
Compared to the Condor Trilogy, this drama had more twists and turns. The experiences of the three protagonists were incredibly rich, with each one capable of headlining their own drama. Filming them all together was an extremely luxurious undertaking in the industry.
"It's good that you've read it. I'm planning for Qingfeng to play Duan Yu," Su Yu said.
Shen Qingfeng nodded upon hearing this. He had actually guessed as much, knowing Su Yu's personality of only choosing the right person for the right role.
Shen Qingfeng's appearance and temperament were quite suited to the character of Duan Yu, so he wasn't too surprised by the decision.
"As for me, I want to play Qiao Feng and wield the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms!" Every young boy has a wuxia dream, and Zhang Yang was no exception. Since his debut, he had only been acting in movies, even in *A Chinese Ghost Story*, he played a weak scholar.
Qiao Feng's character was undoubtedly the image of a chivalrous hero in countless boys' dreams, even more brilliant in some aspects than Guo Jing, who steadfastly defended Xiangyang.
"You can't handle Qiao Feng. Shave your head and continue playing Xu Zhu..." Su Yu looked up at Zhang Yang.
"Uh... Isn't Xu Zhu supposed to be plain-looking?" Zhang Yang twitched his lips.
"Are you handsome?" Su Yu asked with a half-smile.
"With this face, Brother Yang has millions of fans, at least," Zhang Yang retorted.
"Go soak up some sun for a couple of days and get a bit darker," Su Yu said, not wanting to banter further.
"Sigh... To film, I have to stay up late, lose weight, and sunbathe." Zhang Yang complained verbally, but he was quite satisfied with the role of Xu Zhu.
After all, in his opinion, among the three brothers, although Xu Zhu's personality was a bit straightforward, he was more of a protagonist archetype, experiencing constant fortuitous encounters, and his ending was also quite good.
It was just a bit regrettable that he wouldn't get to experience the heroism of Qiao Feng.
"Who do you think in the team is more suitable to play Qiao Feng?"
Su Yu looked at the two of them.
He actually hadn't paid much attention to the film and television side, as Zhao Yuan managed it, and everyone in the team got along well. He only needed to provide scripts. Therefore, when it came to the role of Qiao Feng, he was somewhat at a loss.
Shen Qingfeng and Zhang Yang, after pondering, exchanged glances.
In unison, they said, "Teacher Wu Xingyang!"
As a national Wuying-level actor, Wu Xingyang had been blacklisted for publicly insulting young idols.
However, after being invited by Su Yu to join the team and acting in two films, *Fearless* and *Wolf Warrior*, he had regained popularity.
Then, he made cameo appearances in many supporting roles in movies. His current popularity was no less than that of top-tier actors.
Like Chen Jingzhou, he was a pillar of acting talent in the Jiangnan team.
"Teacher Wu Xingyang is indeed an excellent choice, but is he available recently?" Su Yu asked.
"How can you be the boss of Xinghui..." At this moment, Zhao Yuan, standing beside him, shot Su Yu an annoyed glance.
"What's wrong?" Su Yu asked, a bit confused.
"Teacher Wu Xingyang has long been signed with Xinghui, and Teacher Chen Jingzhou is also in talks with us for a contract. As soon as his contract expires, he'll sign with our company. Besides these two veteran actors, many other respected older generation actors are eager to sign with Xinghui. After all, in the entire film and television market, only our company's works can provide veteran actors with better opportunities for their craft."
Zhao Yuan explained.
Although the domestic entertainment industry had made efforts to provide space for veteran actors, with many dramas adopting a model of experienced actors mentoring newcomers, allowing veteran actors who hadn't been cast for a long time to get roles.
However, the model of relying on traffic stars had not changed. When acting alongside these traffic stars, the professionalism of the older generation actors made it impossible for them to accept the top idols who liked to throw tantrums and would have the entire crew accompany them to the hospital for even minor injuries.
"Our film and television department is not inferior to any company in the domestic entertainment industry. Besides actors, well-known screenwriters like Liushang and Mohai have also joined our company, and several top-tier directors are also in the process of discussing contracts with the company," Zhao Yuan said, a hint of pride in her eyes.
Xinghui today had undergone a tremendous transformation compared to two years ago.
"As expected of you!" Su Yu gave Zhao Yuan a thumbs-up.
It was no wonder Zhao Yuan wanted to move the company to Kyoto.
With the company's current configuration, it already possessed the foundation of a major corporation, and the company was in a state of rapid development. He believed it wouldn't be long before it solidified its position as a top entertainment company in the domestic market.
Su Yu had seen Zhao Yuan's business acumen early on, but he hadn't expected her ability to seize opportunities to be so formidable. Xinghui had become so powerful under her management without him even realizing it.
"Chen Yong also put in a lot of effort. I mainly manage the music department, while Chen Yong handles more of the film and television side. Moreover, all departments are full of vigor. The company's current scale is the result of everyone's hard work," Zhao Yuan modestly stated, not taking all the credit for herself.
"This year, I'll give you and your husband, and everyone else, a larger year-end bonus," Su Yu, being the hands-off manager, could only offer more benefits to the employees.
"That's more like it," Zhao Yuan nodded with a smile.
"In that case, the three main leads are decided. Qingfeng will play Duan Yu, Brother Yang will play Xu Zhu, and Teacher Wu Xingyang will play Qiao Feng."
Su Yu clapped his hands, stood up, and said, "Everyone, let's work hard. After this drama, we should all be able to take a long break."
After this drama, there would be the International Film Festival.
Following the film festival, there would be a concert.
Su Yu also wanted to take a long break and go on a honeymoon around the world with Lin Yanyu.
Since he had arrived in this world, he naturally wanted to experience it fully. Although he had traveled to many countries during the "Era Music King" program, he had only passed through them fleetingly without much time to explore.
For this honeymoon trip, he decided to properly experience the customs and traditions of various countries.
"Su Yu, there's one more thing," Zhang Yang suddenly stepped forward and said in a low voice.
"What is it?" Su Yu looked at him curiously.
"Zhang Qingyun wants a role, any type, big or small." Zhang Qingyun was now Zhang Yang's subordinate, and as his elder brother, he naturally had to help him secure a role.
Su Yu pondered.
Zhang Qingyun had become unexpectedly popular recently.
Giving him a role wouldn't be an issue.
"Then give him Murong Fu."
To become a top idol, Zhang Qingyun's appearance was naturally acceptable, and his acting skills had improved. He should be fine playing the role of Murong Fu.
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