Tang Li instinctively looked at Feng Qi.
Ever since she signed the contract, Feng Qi had been responsible for handling many matters.
Now, first asking for Feng Qi’s opinion was not only out of respect but also because she was new and not very familiar with certain "rules of the game" within the industry, she still needed Feng Qi’s guidance.
With Feng Qi’s nod of approval, Tang Li immediately spoke a sentence in the local language of Myanmar and Vietnam.
"What does that mean?" Feng Qi asked with curiosity.
Just after Tang Li translated, Qi Liang suddenly spoke up, also using the Myanmar and Vietnam language, asking her how the weather was at the Mihesha River.
This inquiry was too situational.
If Tang Li were not truly familiar with the language, simply having crammed for the previous audition, then now, Qi Liang’s conversation with her in the Myanmar and Vietnam language would clearly reveal her deceit.
The two talked for a while, and Qi Liang was the first to end the topic.
Although Qi Liang’s expression did not reveal much, Feng Qi sensed that this director, known as a "weirdo" in the industry, was in a very good mood, so he first joked, "Watching you talk, I couldn’t understand a word; it seems I, as an agent, need to learn a few more languages."
"I had my doubts before, but now it seems, you truly have lived there."
Qi Liang said, his gaze resting on Tang Li: "This time, it’s also the first time in my career that I misjudged."
This industry has a reputation for not being very ethical, with many artists resorting to lies to become famous. Now, confirming that what Feng Qi said was true, Qi Liang couldn’t help but think even more highly of Tang Li.
A new actress who can catch snakes with her bare hands, speaks Myanmar and Vietnam languages, and has lived on the banks of the Mihesha River, isn’t she the "Marisha" he’s been desperately seeking?
Even if Tang Li’s appearance didn’t quite match the character in the script, those were minor issues. Now that he believed Tang Li was the female lead, any other issues naturally ceased to be problems!
In the script, Marisha is a malnourished, petite girl. Considering Tang Li’s height nearly 170 cm, Qi Liang already felt protective; who says that being underfed from childhood must result in being short? Perhaps her parents were both 1.8 meters tall, or maybe she grew up eating food from many households, who knows if she was really starved?
As for her fair skin—
There are naturally people in this world who just can’t tan.
Compared to other delicate actresses, choosing Tang Li was almost like killing two birds with one stone for Qi Liang.
No need to spend time learning the Myanmar and Vietnam languages.
No need to consider how to persuade her to catch insects and snakes later.
Filming in the jungle, he hardly needs to compromise and find stunt doubles as the director.
Tang Li had previously lived by the Mihesha River, so she was very familiar with the local environment, there was a very low chance of her having adverse reactions, and perhaps on set, her adaptability would surpass anyone else from the cast.
Thinking this, Qi Liang turned to look at Feng Qi: "I am very satisfied with the newcomer you signed, although her appearance differs from the initial lead I had in mind, I can’t find a more suitable newcomer than her in other aspects. If you agree, I would like to talk to her alone now."
These words were tantamount to deciding that Tang Li was the female lead for "Mihesha River Action."
Even eliminating the need for an audition.
Feng Qi caught this implication and immediately stood up.
Although he was initially quite frustrated by Qi Liang’s blunt refusals, as a professional top-tier agent, he wouldn’t let personal emotions affect his work. Putting aside other factors, he was very optimistic about the market potential of the military-themed movie "Mihesha River Action."
Tang Li was an artist he personally wanted to promote; with this opportunity now presented, he naturally couldn’t let it slip away.
"You two have a good chat, I’ll go outside to make a call."