Huayu: I really am a genuine top star.

Chapter 83 "Cold and Elegant Older Woman + Career Queen" Composite Type

The captions are incredibly down-to-earth: "The pancakes at this place today weren't crispy enough, minus points." "Crew lunch: stir-fried shredded potatoes and meat, passable." "Film time! Time for hot pot! Anyone want some?"

The comments below are similar in style to those on Dong Jie's page, but more "professional".

It wasn't "Sister Dong, please help me out," but rather, "Teacher Song, where's that tripe place you mentioned last time?" "Brother Song, I have a job interview tomorrow, can I have a bowl of mutton offal soup to give me courage?" "Old Song, you're eating again! I gained three pounds from that hot pot meal last time!"

Old Song replied to each one, his tone as warm and friendly as an old man at the alley entrance:

"The tripe is at XX Qianmen Street, don't go to the wrong place." "Lamb offal soup? I'll treat you if you pass the audition." "Gained weight? Good, at least actors don't need pillows."

This old Song seems to be a foodie, but while his rules in the group are colder than anyone else's, he lives a warmer life on his WeChat Moments than anyone else.

Cold noodles with a warm heart? Cold on the outside, warm on the inside?

As Shen Li was pondering this, she came across another post on Lao Song's WeChat Moments, posted late at night, containing only one sentence:

I reviewed forty documents today, and none of them were suitable. It's not that they weren't good enough, it's that none of them were right.

The accompanying picture shows a mountain of printed templates on an office desk, and a cup of cold, covered teacup.

Someone commented below, "Teacher Song, what is right?" Old Song replied, "Right is when you see him, the scene in your mind automatically starts playing out."

Shen Li stared at the sentence for a long time, pondering it.

This old Song may look like a foodie, but deep down he's someone who's obsessed with performing.

He doesn't choose actors based on whether they're "good" or "bad," but on whether they're "right" or "right." This kind of casting director is the most difficult to work with, but also the most worthwhile to follow. Because he's not just doing a perfunctory job; he's looking for "that person."

Shen Li labels Lao Song: Special Group Leader, Experienced Caster. Cold-faced but warm-hearted, he makes friends through food and has extremely high requirements for the "matching" of his performances. Countermeasure: Send him materials, not just showing "how good I am", but showing "how right I am"... tailor-made for the role, so that he can imagine the scene as soon as he sees them.

Continue scrolling down the announcement.

Urgent! Looking for a guest star in "That's Not Love," playing a deliveryman. Requirements: Male, 20-25 years old, down-to-earth, able to ride a tricycle. Daily pay: 500 RMB. Please send your application materials before 6 PM tonight.

Shen Li's heart skipped a beat. Another deliveryman?

"That's Not Love, My Dear"? Isn't that the one that Director Zhou posted in the extras group when casting? It turns out it was "downgraded" from the special guest group to the extras group.

No wonder Director Zhou's casting notice said "Deadline at midnight tonight," while this one was posted in the afternoon... He couldn't find a suitable candidate in the special casting group, so he lowered the bar and went to the extras group to recruit people.

Shen Li touched her chin.

What does this show? It shows that the threshold for joining the special group is really high.

A courier, earning 500 yuan a day, was "demoted" to an extra group after being listed in the special agent group for several hours without anyone answering (or no one was able to answer).

Unfortunately, it would be too hasty for Shen Li to take on this job now, and he can only sigh in vain.

He switched back to the special group, took a screenshot of Lao Song's post, "That's right, the moment you see him, the scene in your mind automatically starts playing out," and saved it to his notes.

This sentence will probably come in handy later.

Before leaving the special group, Shen Li glanced at the group member list one last time. There were 127 people, including casting directors, assistant directors, agents, and a few actors like him who had "sneaked in."

He noticed a detail... several group members' IDs had a green "V" symbol after them.

Clicking in, I saw a group verification tag that said "Cooperated." Ah, I see. Actors who have worked with casting teams in the group get a verification tag. This tag is like a "credit score" in the casting circle.

Shen Li licked his lips. His ID was still blank.

"I still can't be too hasty," Shen Li muttered to herself. "Haste makes waste. At the very least, I need to build up my physique first... Physical fitness is the foundation..."

I had just left the group chat when my phone vibrated again.

It was a WeChat message from Ling Yingying.

"Shen Li! When is your 'LiLi Run' bidding feature going live? I'm waiting to see people snatch it from me!"

Shen Li laughed. This woman's vanity is even stronger than Jing Yang's.

"Sister Yingying, don't worry. Brother Xiao is currently developing it, and it's expected to be in closed beta next week. You'll definitely be the first one to be auctioned off, and I'll set a high starting price for you."

Ling Yingying replied instantly: "How tall?"

"One hour of chatting, starting bid 100. Directing guidance, starting bid 200."

"Only a hundred?" Ling Yingying protested. "With my looks, figure, and charisma, I'm only worth a hundred?"

Shen Li quickly coaxed, "Sister Yingying, the starting price is just the starting price; the final price will definitely skyrocket! Think about it, won't all those guys who want to chat with you be scrambling to bid? If the starting price is 100 and the final price is 300, you'll net 240, and the platform will only take 60. Isn't that more profitable than taking regular orders?"

Ling Yingying was silent for a few seconds before replying: "Three hundred? That's alright. Okay, hurry up and urge that tech geek to log on. I'm waiting to count the money."

Shen Li replied with a "Okay," secretly amused. Ling Yingying was easy to please. As long as she felt "valuable," she would be happy.

Just after dealing with Ling Yingying, another message came from Chu Yao.

"Shen Li, I've sent your cousin Lan Xiu's information to your email. When is Jing Yang going to take the promotional photos?"

Shen Li opened her email and was astonished. Lan Xiu's information was like a resume, beautifully formatted and detailed.

Name: Lan Xiu. Major: Broadcasting and Hosting (Sophomore). Specialties: Mandarin Proficiency Test Grade A, recitation, voice acting, hosting. Awards: First Prize in the National College Student Recitation Competition, Gold Medal in the Beijing University Host Competition.

Personal Profile: Ranked first in the Broadcasting Department; Vice Minister of the External Relations Department of the Student Union. Services offered include: pronunciation correction, recitation guidance, and interview/hosting training.

There were a few more photos in the attachment. Shen Li clicked on them and almost shoved the phone in her face.

In the photo, Lanxiu is wearing a white chiffon blouse with a delicate bow at the collar. The blouse's fabric is thin, subtly revealing the outline of her black underwear underneath.

She wore a black bodycon skirt that was very tight, clearly outlining the curves of her round and perky buttocks.

Two long legs wrapped in thin black stockings stood crossed, with the toes hooked on black stiletto heels.

Her hair was styled in an updo, revealing a smooth forehead and a graceful swan neck. Her makeup was exquisite, with bright red lips and a cold, aloof gaze that carried a hint of condescending scrutiny.

The moment she stood there, she was adorned with jewels and radiant with beauty, looking exactly like an elite female villain from a workplace drama.

Shen Li swallowed hard.

This senior, Lanxiu, is absolutely SSR level in terms of looks and figure. Unlike Chu Yao, who is a "rich and beautiful" type, she is a combination of "cold and elegant mature woman + career queen".

They look like they're not to be trifled with, but the more intimidating they are, the more people will try to curry favor with them.