Entertainment: Starting with a complete collapse

Chapter 89 Replacement 1

"..."

Li Yan was somewhat bewildered.

After a long pause, she finally reacted and hurriedly asked, "Director Zhao, what do you mean? We had a great conversation before. Because you said filming would start in October, I even turned down my boyfriend Yang Dong's original acting contract to make room for you. You said it was no problem at the time, but now..."

It's not that I didn't want Yang Dong to participate.

The middle-aged man on the phone said in a deep voice, "The company forbids its use."

"Zhongteng Pictures forbids you from using Yang Dong!?"

Li Yan subconsciously repeated the sentence.

She didn't quite catch on for a moment. Yang Dong, who had just finished filming a scene, was sitting on a rest chair rehydrating when he heard his agent's words and gave her a surprised look.

"I made some inquiries, and this afternoon the company signed a contract with Dongsheng Pictures to jointly invest in Huang Min's next film. Huang Min explicitly prohibited Lin Wan and Yang Dong from appearing in projects invested in by Zhongteng Pictures in the contract."

talking.

Director Zhao sighed on the phone and said, "Li Yan, you're a veteran agent in the entertainment industry, don't you know there are some things you shouldn't get involved in? And let me tell you... Huang Min's next script is of very high quality. This morning at the company meeting, Manager Wan and Minister Wang gave Huang Min's script very high praise. Alright, I've told you what I needed to tell you. To be realistic, it's still uncertain who's right and who's wrong in Lin Wan and Huang Min's affair. Once..."

Director Zhao paused, then spoke again, this time in an extremely serious tone: "Once Huang Min successfully clears his name, Lin Wan will be finished. And Yang Dong's repeated attempts to speak up for her will definitely backfire. You know how serious this problem is without me having to explain."

Li Yan's face turned pale.

She had really forgotten about that.

Thinking back on it now, Li Yan's heart started to race with panic.

"The current situation is that Huang Min's first film as director has been a success. If the second film is also a success, it will prove that his first success was not just luck. In that case, his value in the eyes of capital will far exceed that of Yang Dong, and Yang Dong's path will become increasingly difficult in the future."

Director Zhao took a deep breath and said, "I only said so much because I think Yang Dong has a lot of potential. As for how to handle it, you and Yang Dong can decide."

The call has been disconnected.

Li Yan remained holding her phone until Yang Dong, who was sitting under a parasol drinking water, asked, "What's wrong?" Only then did Li Yan snap out of her reverie. She looked at Yang Dong, her throat bobbing, and said, "Director Zhao said that the movie he's starting to film in October doesn't need you in it anymore!?"

"Is it related to Huang Min!?"

Yang Dong asked.

"Um"

Li Yan nodded: "Zhongteng Pictures invested in his next project, and the contract states that you and Lin Wan are not allowed to act in it. I already told you that..."

"The script is of very high quality!?"

Yang Dong then asked.

"If the price weren't high, would Zhongteng Pictures really need to go to such lengths?"

Li Yan said irritably, "It's precisely because he's so highly regarded that he agreed to Huang Min's unreasonable request. Yang Dong, stop being so stubborn. Call Huang Min, apologize, and clear things up. Then publicly say that you really like his film 'The Terror Live.' If you can let it go, then let it go. There's no need to make an enemy of him for Lin Wan. Think about it yourself. If Huang Min's next film is also successful, he'll be a true director. After that... with each step he takes, his connections and influence will only grow stronger. You're just an actor, even if you're a top-tier actor, you're still just an actor. Huang Min is different. He's not only a director, but he also owns Dongsheng Film Industry. The outcome is much simpler. He has capital and manpower. What can a small actor like you use to compete with him?"

Yang Dong remained silent.

Li Yan said angrily, "If Huang Min had offended you, and you were willing to fight him to the death, as your manager, I would definitely stand by your side. But you're doing this for the sake of a mere friendship with your classmate? It's not worth it at all."

You don't understand.

After his agent finished speaking, Yang Dong shook his head: "I understand your thoughts, but sometimes... do you know how I felt when Lin Wan stood up for me when I was being laughed at by my classmates, when I was at my most helpless and embarrassed?! I almost cried. To you or many people, this may seem like a small thing, but to me at that time, it was a huge deal."

"Can……"

Li Yan wanted to say something more, but Yang Dong laughed and said, "So what if you can't take on Director Zhao's film? As for the film and television dramas invested in by Zhongteng, then you can take on other roles. I don't believe Huang Min really has the ability to force a first-tier actor like me to retire from the industry. If that day ever comes..."

Hearing the crew members call him, Yang Dong put down his water glass and stood up from his chair: "I won't regret it, because when I needed someone to lend a hand the most, only she reached out. Now, I've made a lot of money over the years. If Huang Min can force me to retire from the entertainment industry, then I'll enjoy my retirement."

"..."

Li Yan was completely speechless.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yan found Lin Wan's number and dialed it.

Yang Dong is a stubborn person, and Li Yan doesn't want him to continue like this, mainly because it's not worth it. Even if Yang Dong thinks it is worth it, as his manager, Li Yan can't let Yang Dong be so inflexible.

Instead of trying to persuade Yang Dong, it would be better to talk to Lin Wan directly.

The call wasn't answered by Lin Wan, but by her agent, Zhang Xiaohua. Li Yan said angrily, "Zhang Xiaohua, tell Lin Wan to stop contacting Yang Dong for everything. Yang Dong lost the lead role in Director Zhao's new film because he spoke up for her. If she still considers Yang Dong an old classmate, she should confront Huang Min herself. She's so capable! She poached someone's lighting technician and revealed who the director of 'The Terror Live' was, but she couldn't make Huang Min recover. Now he's not only back on his feet, but his next project is probably going to audition. Your Lin Wan, if you're so capable, go poach him again!"

"Who told you Huang Min has an audition for his next project?!"

Zhang Xiaohua ignored Li Yan's dissatisfaction and asked in confusion.

"You can find out for yourself. Not only is the audition coming up soon, but Zhongteng Pictures has also invested in it. That means Huang Min's next movie will definitely have a high screening rate. Zhang Xiaohua, you and Lin Wan are on your own!"

I hung up the phone.

Li Yan was still a little annoyed.

That damned woman is so shameless, and she even pushed that honest man Huang Min to this point. If Lin Wan hadn't repeatedly asked Yang Dong for help and dragged him down with her, Li Yan would have loved to see a good show.

Reaching out to brush away the lint floating in front of her eyes, Li Yan guessed that Huang Min must have made some moves in private. She wondered when she would see this "Jade Girl Leader" of the entertainment industry stripped bare by her ex-husband.

Anyway, there's going to be a good show to watch in the entertainment industry.