Caught in Affairs with Superstar

Wei Weicheng’s attitude angered Wu Chengbao.

On the surface, Wu Chengbao didn’t say anything, but in reality, he had already started working hard to find an actor who could replace Wei Weicheng.

This time, even if it meant paying a bit more, he was willing.

If in the end, they really couldn’t find a female lead that Wei Weicheng was satisfied with and couldn’t start filming, the losses would only be greater.

Wu Chengbao first approached Gu Huaichun.

Gu Huaichun really couldn’t take it on. He was filming with a crew, and this movie wouldn’t wrap until spring next year.

Gu Huaichun could not double-book projects.

Wu Chengbao couldn’t negotiate, so he considered changing actors, from Xin Zhike to Zhou Jianfeng, from Zhang Mo to Chen Jing.

He was negotiating with every leading male actor in the market, one after another.

For many of them, it was already the fourth or fifth time he approached them.

However, everyone’s schedule was truly packed, and no amount of money could change that.

Wu Chengbao was extremely frustrated.

If in the end, they couldn’t find an actor that Chestnut Video approved of, what would happen to this movie?

Should they cast a newcomer?

If they used a newcomer, then the contract previously signed with Chestnut Video would have to be voided.

Investment might be withdrawn, and the purchase agreement would become void.

By then, could this movie even be sold?

Not necessarily.

The more he thought about it, the more upset Wu Chengbao became.

Just then, news suddenly came from Wei Weicheng’s side; he had found a female actress he liked.

Wu Chengbao was overjoyed and rushed back, only to be stunned.

The female actress Wei Weicheng had taken a liking to turned out to be He Wenyun.

"President Wu, hello, nice to see you again." He Wenyun greeted Wu Chengbao warmly, extending her hand, "It’s been a while, you seem slimmer than the last time we met."

Wu Chengbao wore a professional smile and said, "Is that so? Maybe it’s because I’ve been tired lately, constantly on the run, but Miss He, it’s been a while since we last met, and you’re even more beautiful now. That old saying about fame enhancing beauty is certainly true."

He Wenyun smiled.

"President Wu, you’re joking. How can I be considered famous? It’s Xiao Yun who’s truly famous."

Wu Chengbao said, "Mechanical Battle has grossed five hundred million globally; if that’s not fame, what is? Wei Weicheng told me that you were willing to play the lead in Conspicuous and Trouble, and I couldn’t have been more surprised and thrilled. I never imagined you’d be willing; I thought you’d be focusing on filming in Hollywood."

"If I were focusing on Hollywood films, why would I sign with a local company to handle my domestic agency contracts?" He Wenyun said, "Luckily, even though you, President Wu, hadn’t thought to cast me, my company learned that Wei Weicheng was looking for a lead actress, so I tried contacting through some old friends."

Wei Weicheng said, "From the first time I saw He Wenyun, I thought she was perfect for this role."

Wu Chengbao burst into laughter, very happily saying, "Of course, being able to cast both of you in one film is undeniably fitting."

Wei Weicheng frowned, speaking very plainly, "President Wu, that’s impossible."

"It’s alright, I don’t understand the intricacies of acting; just saying. As long as you know what you’re doing." Wu Chengbao had come to understand Wei Weicheng’s style and didn’t take his attitude to heart at all—especially now that Conspicuous and Trouble suddenly boasted a cast with the likes of Wei Weicheng and He Wenyun. A movie that was on the brink of not starting filming was now suddenly brimming with potential to become a hit. How could Wu Chengbao still be angry?

Wu Chengbao is a businessman; he was angry at first because he thought the deal was going to fall through. Now, he’s happy because it appears there’s an unexpected gain.

For Conspicuous and Trouble, it means they’ve secured an excellent lead cast, and for Chestnut Video, it’s an S-level project that suddenly has an S+ lineup.

Wu Chengbao hosted and invited Wei Weicheng and He Wenyun to dinner.

"It’s a coincidence. I happened to have no filming scheduled at the end of the year, so I had availability," He Wenyun said, "Once the new year starts, I have to go shoot Flowering Period. What about Xiao Yun? Why couldn’t she film this movie?"

"She’s about to go shoot Killing Song," Wu Chengbao said, "The schedules clashed, sigh, Conspicuous and Trouble is truly a great script. If He Xuran hadn’t approached us wanting to collaborate on this film, it might have been given to Song Chi to star in. But since He Xuran wanted the role, and considering Song Chi himself had many other filming commitments, he dropped out of the project. Then He Xuran and his agent had a last-minute change of mind, which was infuriating enough to keep me up several nights."