Xuan Xuan, as the popular traffic anchor of Hong Kong district, naturally had her own pride. If she did not have full confidence, she would not have said those words at this juncture.
Apart from the film and television queens of Hong Kong district, there was indeed no one more suitable than her.
But if they sought a film and television queen, first, the budget would exceed the limit. Second, many film and television queens currently had no availability. Forcibly poaching someone would cost a dozen times the price, making it not worth the loss.
The third point, and the most important one, was that this production had already been officially announced to the outside world. She was the female lead. If they replaced her, it would definitely cause negative impact.
These were things that an outsider like Luo Chen did not understand, but Director Hua understood. So when Xuan Xuan uttered those words, Director Hua even showed a slightly frowning expression.
However, precisely at this moment, a woman suddenly arrived from outside. She had long hair, long and straight legs, a short T-shirt exposing a large patch of white abdomen with visible abdominal lines.
That perfect body proportion and fashionable attire further highlighted this woman’s goddess aura.
“Who said they cannot find someone better than you?” Lan Beier walked into the restaurant, removed her sunglasses, and instantly stunned everyone.
Lan Beier indeed had little influence in Tongzhou, because after all, apart from work, she spent most of her time there.
But what about outside?
In Hong Kong district?
Her status and popularity were in no way inferior to some of the current kings and queens. She was not only an idol star, but also a strength-based performer. She had been nominated for the Golden Horse Film Queen crown last year.
But due to some rather unfair reasons, it was ultimately awarded to someone else. This incident once caused a sensation in the entertainment industry, from which one could see Lan Beier’s strength!
If compared with Lan Beier, then Xuan Xuan would really seem somewhat like a newcomer who had just debuted.
Even Director Hua secretly marvelled. How had Lan Beier actually come here?
“Some newcomers nowadays always think too highly of themselves. Not big shots, but quite big airs.” Lan Beier’s words carried not the slightest sense of being old-fashioned. She had debuted very early, and before Xuan Xuan and Xu Shuiyao, she was absolutely a senior-level figure.
Whether in popularity, traffic, topics, or acting skills, Xuan Xuan had not a single point on which she could compete with Lan Beier. After all, although Lan Beier was nominally a first-tier star, privately, the entertainment industry had long recognised her as a queen-level figure.
“If this film has no one, I’ll take it.” Lan Beier threw her gloves onto the table, and directly sat down next to Luo Chen.
Director Hua also looked at Lan Beier and Director Yan with some astonishment.
One must know, last year there were rumours that a Hong Kong district director had offered a sky-high price of seventy million but had failed to move Lan Beier.
One could see how great her star power was.
If Lan Beier joined to play the female lead, then this drama already had the guarantee of becoming a hit.
After all, the Hong Kong district market was only so big. To break into the mainland market without the strength of mainland actors was simply unreliable.
“What? Still not leaving, waiting to help us pay the bill?” Lan Beier spoke with displeasure.
At this moment, Xuan Xuan flushed with shame. Before a big shot like Lan Beier, she truly did not dare to raise her head and speak.
And a wave of regret instantly surged forth. If she had not spoken just now, nothing would have happened.
Now she had not only failed to gain leverage over Luo Chen, but had also lost her job.
She knew that after this incident, her stardom might become completely dim.
Director Yan also looked at Luo Chen with hatred at this moment, then left with a dark face.
A group of people ran out of the restaurant in dejection.
“Sister Beier, could you help me with an autograph? I am your loyal fan. In ‘The Legend of the Heavenly Consort,’ your acting simply exploded. Many performing arts schools on our side use your classic scenes as teaching material.” Xu Shuiyao was somewhat excited.
She had never expected to see her idol here.
Lan Beier blinked at Luo Chen.
“How about it? Now you know my strength and popularity, right?”
“In Tongzhou, not many people pay attention to me, but outside, I am someone who can summon countless fans with a single word.” Lan Beier spoke boastfully.
However, this was only because she wanted to prove herself before Luo Chen, because she increasingly felt that the gap between herself and Luo Chen was very large.
But Luo Chen did not pay attention to this matter.
At this moment, Xu Shuiyao looked at Luo Chen, increasingly feeling that he was becoming more and more mysterious.
Clearly a master-level immortal figure, yet he even had connections in the entertainment industry. How could Xu Shuiyao not see the tender affection Lan Beier had for Luo Chen?
Moreover, the daughter of Hong Kong district’s richest man had to bow and scrape before Luo Chen. What exactly was Luo Chen’s background?
“Your hand?” Luo Chen glanced at Lan Beier’s hand. There were some calluses appearing on the back of her hand.
This was something that only came from boxing practice.
Lan Beier subconsciously hid her hand behind her back.
She felt that the distance between herself and Luo Chen was growing farther and farther, but she did not want to have this distance.
She did not want to always only be able to watch Luo Chen’s back from behind.
So recently she had found a boxing master, and had begun secretly practicing boxing, very diligently. Otherwise, calluses would not have appeared in such a short period.
“Come to my room tonight.” Luo Chen spoke quietly.
But it was still overheard by Xu Shuiyao beside him.
“Ahem.” Xu Shuiyao coughed awkwardly.
Lan Beier’s eyes brightened as she asked Luo Chen.
“Really?”
“Don’t let your imagination run wild. We are only discussing the script.” Luo Chen smiled.
Xu Shuiyao, however, shot Luo Chen a big eye roll.
After the meal, Luo Chen’s hotel had already been arranged.
Lan Beier had obviously misunderstood, thinking that tonight would involve that sort of thing. She had even secretly prepared protection, and had deliberately dressed especially sexy.
But when she arrived at Luo Chen’s room, she discovered that Luo Chen had brewed a pot of tea and was waiting for Lan Beier.
However, Lan Beier was quite familiar with Luo Chen’s fondness for drinking tea.
“What shall we do tonight?” Lan Beier lowered her head, somewhat bashfully speaking.
“We shall discuss some science tonight.” Luo Chen smiled.
“Science?” Lan Beier instantly had an urge to explode. She was dressed like this, and he actually told her they would discuss science?
“The science of making babies?” Lan Beier glared at Luo Chen, her face full of displeasure.
This was equivalent to having spoken plainly.
“If you put it that way, it is not entirely impossible.” Luo Chen laughed.
Lan Beier’s eyes suddenly brightened.
Was the thing she had anticipated for so long finally about to be realised?
Would he pin her against the wall?
Could she conquer him today?
Could she keep him firmly by her side in the future?
Would her future mother-in-law treat her well?
All sorts of miscellaneous thoughts instantly popped up.
As an actor, clearly Lan Beier’s inner drama was much richer than that of normal people. The next moment, Luo Chen stood up, pushed open the window, and drew back the curtains.