Chapter 1382 Role Selection

"I have no objections. To be honest, I'm also quite curious to see how the audience will react when the vicious Liu Huaqiang suddenly turns into the cautious Yu Zecheng."

Zhao Fusheng said to Zhao Baogang with a smile.

Zhao Baogang was overjoyed: "Great, that's really great."

Sun Honglei immediately stood up, ignoring the others present, and bowed repeatedly to Zhao Fusheng: "Thank you, Chairman Zhao, for giving me this opportunity."

He knew well that the gap between himself and Zhao Fusheng was too vast. The reason Zhao Fusheng agreed was entirely out of respect for his boss, Zhao Baogang. So, as he stood up, he also bowed to Zhao Baogang: "Thank you, Director Zhao, for helping me."

Zhao Baogang nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Zhao Fusheng: "Fusheng, rest assured, I'm not an unreasonable person. Honglei is now under your company's care, and scheduling and such are no problem at all."

Clearly, he was determined to let Sun Honglei star in Zhao Fusheng's drama.

After all, everyone knew that Zhao Fusheng had a famously sharp eye. If he had bought the rights years ago and was now bringing it out to promote his wife, it must be a great drama.

That was why so many people were chasing after "Lurking."

Ultimately, these people were betting on Zhao Fusheng's vision.

As for why Zhao Fusheng chose to give Zhao Baogang this favor, besides going along with the flow, the more important reason was that he knew Sun Honglei was undoubtedly the most suitable actor for this role.

This had already been proven in the original timeline.

The matter was settled happily. Both Zhao Baogang and Sun Honglei were extremely pleased, and the atmosphere at the dinner grew even livelier.

Zhao Fusheng didn't drink. He ate quietly for a while, and when he saw that the time was about right, he stood up to take his leave.

Since he was leaving, the others naturally couldn't insist on him staying. Zhao Baogang and Sun Honglei personally escorted Zhao Fusheng to the door, expressing their gratitude profusely.

Yu Feihong left with Zhao Fusheng. Sitting in the car, she looked at him with a knowing smile but said nothing.

"What's the matter, sis?" Zhao Fusheng smiled and asked Yu Feihong curiously.

Yu Feihong's expression was quite amusing. She stared at Zhao Fusheng's face for a long time before finally saying with a smile: "You little rascal, if I'm not mistaken, you had already planned to let Sun Honglei play this role, didn't you?"

Zhao Fusheng blinked, looking innocent: "How could that be, sis? Don't say that. I only agreed because Director Zhao was so polite."

"Cut it out." Yu Feihong didn't believe him at all. She snorted and said: "I'm your sister, don't I know you? With all your clever schemes, how could you agree so easily to Zhao Baogang? Old Zhao is still thanking you profusely, but I think he hasn't seen through your little plan."

She knew Zhao Fusheng too well. Others might not have noticed, but Yu Feihong easily saw that Zhao Fusheng had largely deliberately agreed to Zhao Baogang's request.

In other words, Old Zhao had been fooled by Zhao Fusheng.

Actually, it wasn't really a deception. It was just that the two were on different levels. Zhao Fusheng saw things from a different perspective than Zhao Baogang. Being inside the game versus outside it naturally led to different angles of consideration.

For example, in Zhao Baogang's eyes, this was a great opportunity for Sun Honglei to transform his image and for Xinbaoyuan to reap huge benefits.

But in Zhao Fusheng's view, it was just an investment, a tool to make his wife happy.

Comparatively speaking, whether the drama succeeded or failed didn't really matter to Zhao Fusheng. He could afford to lose that amount of money.

As for agreeing to Zhao Baogang, it was actually simple. Both of them knew that since Sun Honglei was starring as the male lead in "Lurking," Xinbaoyuan would, in return, certainly provide some resources to Future Films.

For instance, a big director like Zhao Baogang couldn't go without new works forever. Once he had a new project or Xinbaoyuan invested in a new drama, the signed artists of Future Films would undoubtedly have opportunities.

In short, this was an exchange of interests.

Each side got what they needed.

The entertainment industry is just that realistic.

"Sis, believe me, this drama will be a hit." Zhao Fusheng smiled and said to Yu Feihong.

Yu Feihong frowned slightly, looking at Zhao Fusheng: "I know you have good taste. If that's the case, doesn't it mean they're taking advantage of us?"

There was no helping it; his sister was that pragmatic. In her view, anything where Zhao Fusheng was taken advantage of was a bad thing.

Zhao Fusheng chuckled lightly and shook his head: "Don't say that, sis. Actually, when I was reading the script before, I was thinking about which actor would suit this role. And you know what? Sun Honglei is really quite suitable."

"Him?"

Yu Feihong was taken aback. She hadn't expected Zhao Fusheng to have already considered Sun Honglei for the role.

"No wonder you agreed so readily today."

After a long pause, Yu Feihong glared at Zhao Fusheng and said.

Zhao Fusheng shrugged: "It's a case of 'Zhou Yu hitting Huang Gai—one is willing to be hit, the other is willing to hit.' I didn't force them."

Yu Feihong fell silent. Indeed, Zhao Fusheng had never forced Zhao Baogang or anyone else; they had come to him voluntarily.

"Alright, sis, if you're free, how about making a cameo appearance?" Zhao Fusheng soothed Yu Feihong with a smile and then made a request.

Yu Feihong was startled: "A cameo?"

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "Yes, I think you could play the role of Zuo Lan. What do you think?"

Yu Feihong laughed and shook her head: "I haven't even read the script."

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "That's okay. I really think that role suits you."

In the drama, Zuo Lan is Yu Zecheng's true love. She is beautiful, brave, cultured, and ambitious—a perfect lover. Her identity is a Communist Party military mediation representative, while Yu Zecheng's public identity is a Kuomintang agent. The lovers unexpectedly meet during the Tianjin military mediation but can only endure the torment of acting in front of the enemy.

Zuo Lan's death is also the most tear-jerking scene. At that time, she doesn't even know that Yu Zecheng and Cui Ping are a fake couple. Later, when Cui Ping learns of Zuo Lan's relationship with Yu Zecheng, she cries and hits Yu Zecheng. Although Sun Honglei doesn't shed a single tear while performing this scene, the audience in front of the screen is already in tears.

In Zhao Fusheng's view, this role is the most suitable for Sister Feihong. Both her temperament and her background are enough to handle it.

More importantly, Zhao Fusheng had other plans...