Chapter 684: Chapter 684: Since They’re Villains, Show No Mercy
Tang Li finished breakfast and returned to the school for her afternoon exam.
In the morning, Tang Li finished reading the script for the trial reading of “The Brightest Star” in her dormitory.
She called Feng Qi and decided to take on the role in this drama. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel{f}ire.net
Even if the viewership eventually tanks, for her, acting in a drama with an esports theme, in a sense, is also a challenge.
Close to noon, Tang Li received a WeChat message from Guan Xiao.
Ever since the wrapping up of the drama “Original Sin”, she had had relatively little contact with the cast members, only exchanging greetings during holidays and festivals.
In the message, Guan Xiao asked her if she had decided to take the role in “The Brightest Star”.
Tang Li did not expect Guan Xiao to be so well-informed, nor did she hide anything: “I got the script a few days ago, read it, and thought it was not bad. I just called my agent, and unless something unexpected happens, I’ll be acting in it.”
Afterward, Guan Xiao replied to her with an “OK” emoji.
Before Tang Li could understand what was going on, Feng Qi called her again.
Feng Qi told her that the male lead for “The Brightest Star” had been confirmed to be Guan Xiao.
“The production company just called me; they contacted Guan Xiao initially, who wasn’t very optimistic about this drama, and considering Guan Xiao’s tight schedule and the fact that he’s not lacking in good resources, he had rejected them a few days ago.”
The producers of “The Brightest Star” didn’t choose a first-tier Flower Dan Role actress as the female lead also because they were snubbed by Guan Xiao, not to mention that this is a niche theme, and the shoot-and-broadcast model was enough to deter many popular artists. No one wanted to be tied down by a drama for several months and be unable to leave.
Therefore, the role of the male lead the crew is currently in talks with is also a newcomer.
As a result, Guan Xiao said he is willing to take on the drama.
Feng Qi’s voice came through the phone: “It’s fine if the male lead is Guan Xiao; you two have acted opposite each other before. You’ll be joining the crew next month; there’s really nothing to worry about.”
As for the second male and second female lead, the crew is still casting.
Upon learning that Guan Xiao is the male lead in Tang Li’s new drama, Wu Xuehan cast a resentful glance her way.
Tang Li remembered that Guan Xiao seemed to be her idol.
“How about I give it to you?” Tang Li handed her the trial reading script.
Wu Xuehan hummed softly in response.
Yu Sui interjected: “Even if she puts on a brave face and cuts in, it’s not certain whether Guan Xiao would be willing to work with her.”
Wu Xuehan grabbed a handful of chips and stuffed them into her mouth, turning her grief into appetite.
It wasn’t long before Tang Li’s cellphone QQ pinged.
The private detective sent over the results of the investigation Tang Li requested, including the SIM card found in Ethan’s cellphone. They also discovered two other phone cards in Ethan’s apartment. Ethan and Lai Shengxia mostly communicated by phone calls, with fewer than ten text messages sent between them, plus there was an email from Lai Shengxia to Ethan, with a movie and TV series signing contract as an attachment.
Those text messages, were Ethan reporting the so-called plans to Lai Shengxia.
Only one message’s content wasn’t reporting the “plan is going smoothly.”
Ethan informed Lai Shengxia that he had arranged a connection with a nightclub in Las Vegas.
Reading between the lines of this message, the plan Lai Shengxia and Ethan discussed, was probably not just deceptive bait to get her overseas; as Fu Si said, it was very likely selling her into a foreign country to become a Dancer.
Fu Si had said that just to scare her.
But Lai Shengxia did this with the real intent to ruin her.
Looking at the text message, the last bit of hesitation in Tang Li’s mind finally vanished into thin air.
If it’s a villain, why bother showing mercy.