Chapter 268
At that time, Director Zheng already had a male lead in mind - Zhou Sheng, an award-winning actor . However, at the last moment, he got a call from a major investor - Lu Corporation, who wanted to add someone to the film .
When Director Zheng first heard the name Bai Mu Ye, he thought Lu Corporation was going to add a supporting role .
Considering its generosity, he originally decided to give Bai Mu Ye a good one .
However, when he heard the requirement, he almost exploded .
“No way!” He almost roared on the phone . “I won't allow a new face who has no experience in acting to be my male lead . I won’t back down even if you cut the investment . ”
Such was Director Zheng .
Though he wasn't unreasonably inflexible and would show deference to investors sometimes so that he wouldn't offend anyone, he wouldn't give in on key issues .
He knew that the male lead was the soul of his film The Qin Empire . If he wasn't careful with the casting, the film would be ruined .
He had lived long enough to have all the fame and wealth that he deserved . Naturally, he started to cherish his reputation and wouldn’t accept that offer .
Ah Zhao wasn’t surprised by the rejection .
If Bai Mu Ye had made it to the audition, there wouldn't have been so much trouble later .
But since he hadn't and she didn't want him to miss out on this rare and fine big production, she had to find a solution .
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Therefore, she gave Director Zheng a call .
Though he was angry, he didn't want to offend Sky Star nor Lu Family, so he answered the call, ready to face whatever difficulty the investor would throw his way .
However, that never happened .
“Director Zheng, I understand that my request is a bit unreasonable . But you haven’t made the official announcement of the male lead yet and I don't expect you to accept my request directly . How about this . I’ll put in another hundred billion worth of investment for an audition for Bai Mu Ye,” Ah Zhao said unhurriedly .
As he listened to her, Director Zheng was stunned by how generous Miss Lu was .
He had heard that Miss Lu was very generous to her lovers but had never heard her throw away a hundred billion without batting an eyelid for anyone .
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He said vigilantly: “If he doesn't pass the audition . . . ”
Ah Zhao smiled: “It’s your call, Director Zheng . ”
He then asked: “If he fails the audition, what happens to that hundred billion investment?”
She answered frankly: “It still counts . But I have one request that I want to be at the audition . ”
This conversation ended in pleasure .
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Director Zheng didn’t take Bai Mu Ye seriously at all .
He thought to himself that it was true that the rich didn't care about how they spent their money at all and it was also true that one would lose one's head over beauty . It meant he had just earned another investment of a hundred billion for nothing .
Ah Zhao was happy for she had faith in Bai Mu Ye .
In the original plot, after Bai Mu Ye entered the entertainment industry, he joined Sky Star but had little involvement with Lu Yuanzhao . He kept a low profile and had a difficult time before he climbed to the peak through his own efforts .
She also remembered that his first costume drama role was his fans’ unforgettable favorite . Afterwards, no matter how many films he was in and how many awards he won, that role remained one of his most memorable performance .
That film was nowhere near The Qin Empire in terms of investment, casting, promotion but its male lead was similar to that of The Qin Empire .
That was why Ah Zhao bet a hundred million - she had faith in Bai Mu Ye .