Yan Ci, who was only 24 years old, was already holding the Fei Tian Award and the Golden and Best Actor Award. He could be said to be the youngest Best Actor in history.
It was fine if he only had outstanding acting skills, but the key was that this person was also a top celebrity in the entertainment industry.
The word “traffic” had been very controversial since it appeared. On the one hand, it symbolized the popularity of celebrities. On the other hand, there was also a hidden meaning that celebrities only had popularity and no ability.
Top-notch traffic meant top-notch popularity. Correspondingly, if an artiste’s morals were not good enough, they would be attacked by many anti-fans.
Yan Ci could be said to be the only artiste in the entertainment industry who was regarded as a top-notch celebrity. At the same time, he would not be mocked for his ability and not be worthy of popularity.
Back then, when he debuted as a beautiful man, he was supported by fans because of his handsome appearance and outstanding singing and dancing ability.
Just as people in the industry scolded him for relying on his face to make a living and leading the entertainment industry astray, Yan Ci turned around and won the Fei Tian Award with a spy drama.
And he had won this award not only in name, but also in reality. The spy war drama he had starred in back then had swept through all the major television stations and video platforms, forming a phenomenal “explosive”.
From then on, Yan Ci became more and more popular. He was only 24 years old, but he had already become a role model in the entertainment industry. Now, if they wanted to ask him to film a drama, they would have to pay an astronomical price. They might not even be able to hire him.
Li Heng swallowed his saliva. He would never have thought that Yan Ci would participate in this drama.
“Shall we start the audition?” Yan Ci smiled. After receiving Li Heng’s approval, he began the audition.
The Best Actor was indeed the Best Actor. He easily brought everyone present into the character scene.
After the audition, everyone was immersed in Yan Ci’s passionate speech for a long time. They felt the hot blood in their chests surging.
Li Heng decided on the spot to cast Yan Ci. Fortunately, his assistant still had some rationality. He gently pulled Li Heng’s sleeve. “Director, our entire budget isn’t enough for Yan Ci.”
Only then did Li Heng calm down. That’s right, I can’t afford to hire him. (italics)
As if he knew Li Heng’s concerns, Yan Ci smiled humbly. “Director, I came for the audition because I value the script. I don’t care about the remuneration. Just give me the amount you decided to give. There’s no need to worry.”
At this moment, Li Heng looked at Yan Ci as if he was looking at a golden phoenix. He immediately pulled Yan Ci’s manager and signed the contract, afraid that the golden phoenix would fly away if he was late.
“Then let’s work together happily. Go and have a meal and rest first. Let’s take this opportunity to take a publicity photo. The female lead will be coming over in the afternoon. You guys meet first.”
Li Heng rarely paid attention to gossip, so he did not know that Yan Ci and Xia Wanyuan had once had a scandal.
Upon hearing Li Heng’s words, Yan Ci’s gaze flickered, but his expression remained calm and gentle. “Okay, Director.”
Not long after Yan Ci signed the contract, the official Weibo account of “Moon As Frost” released the official announcement.
Then, the power of Yan Ci’s top traffic showed. Weibo completely exploded.
Weibo programmer: I’m so tired. Really. I shouldn’t have come to this place from the beginning. If I hadn’t come, I wouldn’t have been bald. I’m sorry about my hair.
[ I suspect that I didn’t bring my eyes when I went out today. Does Yan Ci want to take on such a drama with no production team? ]
[ Oh my god!! Hubby, what’s wrong with you? Why did you take on this role? ]
[ I didn’t expect you to film with Xia Wanyuan. Do you still remember the scandal between Xia Wanyuan and Yan Ci?? F*ck, it can’t be true, right? Otherwise, I really can’t think of any reason to convince myself that Yan Ci would actually accept such a lousy drama. ]
[ Baby, wake up!!!!! What kind of lousy script is this! I protest! Did the studio force you to accept it?! I’m going to kill the studio. They don’t even have a conscience for the sake of money! What kind of lousy script is this for my baby? ]
[ I’ve convinced myself countless times in my heart, but I really can’t find a reason for my idol to accept this drama. Other than the fact that my idol went for Xia Wanyuan, oh my god, if that’s the case, I really have to stop being a fan immediately. I can’t bear this painful blow. ]
There were wails on Weibo. The power of Yan Ci was too great, causing waves of discussion.
Together with Yang Jiu’s novel “Moon As Frost” that few people knew, the sales suddenly increased. Everyone wanted to see what the original drama Yan Ci acted in was like.
The contract had already been signed. No matter how much controversy there was online, the filming of the production team was proceeding in an orderly manner.
After lunch, Yan Ci waited in the film studio. The weather was a little hot now, so he sat under the big tree and read his lines.
There was a sudden commotion not far away. Yan Ci looked up. Even he, who saw many beauties of the entertainment industry, could not help but be stunned for a moment.
Since it was a drama about the country, Xia Wanyuan’s appearance was in the style of the country. At this moment, her hair was tied into a bun behind her head with a hairpin inserted diagonally, exuding a hint of ancient charm. She was wearing a cheongsam with bright red hundred flowers carved on it, revealing her rather charming figure.
Xia Wanyuan held an oil paper umbrella. When she looked back, it made one forget the heat of the summer, as if they were brought into the hazy mist of Jiangnan by her eyes.
A text message sounded. Yan Ci seemed to have snapped out of his daze and lowered his head to open the message.
“Thank you for your help. If there’s anything in the future, just tell me.”
The sender was Fu Li.
Yan Ci quickly typed a few lines of words and sent them out. “Senior Brother, you’re too kind. The script is very good and the drama is also very good. It’s not a trouble.”
Yan Ci had come because he owed Fu Li a favor. Fu Li had done him a great favor and had never asked him for anything. This was the only time Fu Li had asked him if he could help support the male lead.
He flipped through the script and realized that the script was not bad, so he came over. However, he felt that he had made the right decision to come.
Perhaps in the end, it would not be him who drove this drama, but the drama that would make him successful again.
Yan Ci also changed into his costume and walked to Xia Wanyuan. “Hello.” Yan Ci took the initiative to greet Xia Wanyuan, who nodded with a faint gaze.
Yan Ci felt strange. This was too different from the Xia Wanyuan in his impression.
Yan Ci had a strong aura. Li Heng was originally worried that Xia Wanyuan would be suppressed by him, but he didn’t expect that during the photo shoot, Xia Wanyuan would bring out the aura of the female lead, a wild rose in the sea. Not only was she not suppressed by Yan Ci’s aura, but she also became the highlight of the entire scene.
By the time the filming ended, the night had already turned hazy. The clothes on Xia Wanyuan were all custom-made qipao that Mu Feng had prepared for her. There was no need to return them to the production team.
The filming was too tiring, so Xia Wanyuan was too lazy to remove her makeup and change her clothes. She wore a cheongsam and walked out of the base.
Not far away, the familiar Phantom slowly drove towards her.
