How to Tame a God and the Lucky Beasts-Chapter 170 - 171: Joining the Crew

"Sister He, you’ve arrived?"

Zhang He nodded and smiled back, "Mm-hmm, just got here."

"Hello, Sister He!"

"Hello, busy?"

"Not busy, just doing what I should."

"Sister He..."

"Sister He..."

Since entering the site of the "Different Paths" crew, many people greeted Zhang He with smiles along the way, regardless of whether they knew her or not.

Because of Zhang He’s status and her outstanding ability.

Zhang He responded to everyone; after all, in the industry, it’s better to have more friends than enemies.

People were also curious about Ruan Xingwen, who was following her.

This must be the newcomer who replaced Zeng Xu.

Actually, it wasn’t that he replaced him. It’s said Director Wang initially chose this artist, but Zeng Xu intervened.

What goes around comes around, and now this role was back in his hands, and he even signed with Yu Xiaozhe’s studio.

Everyone secretly clicked their tongues; what’s not yours shouldn’t be forced.

Just look at Zeng Xu’s outcome.

Ruan Xingwen felt a bit restrained by their curious glances.

It wasn’t until he entered Yu Xiaozhe’s makeup room, closing the door and shutting out those stares, that he felt much better.

Inside the makeup room, Yu Xiaozhe was getting his makeup done.

Since it’s a modern drama, and Yu Xiaozhe himself had a naturally good complexion, not much embellishment was needed.

The makeup artist’s job was to make Yu Xiaozhe’s image more three-dimensional on camera.

Before they arrived, the makeup artist had already applied a thin layer of foundation to Yu Xiaozhe and was now doing his eyeliner.

Hearing the door open, Yu Xiaozhe, who had been sitting still like a statue waiting for the makeup artist, suddenly moved back and opened his long, profound eyes.

The makeup artist was taken aback by his action.

"Tsk, what’s this? Didn’t see your busy agent here?"

Zhang He intentionally teased.

She just couldn’t stand Yu Xiaozhe’s old fox pretending to be innocent.

Yu Xiaozhe finally spared her a glance and nodded at her.

"..."

Completely speechless.

Zhang He gave the makeup artist a look, and the makeup artist understood instantly, quickly stepping aside to Zhang He, without delaying the duo.

Zhang He took Ruan Xingwen to the director’s lounge. She had inquired beforehand, knowing Director Wang was in the lounge at this time.

"Knock, knock, knock."

After politely knocking, they indeed heard Director Wang’s energetic voice:

"Come in."

As soon as they entered, Director Wang began, "Ah, it’s Xiao He and Xiao Ruan, here so early? Come, have a seat!"

Director Wang pointed to the sofa opposite him, signaling them to sit over there.

Zhang He smiled and said, "Isn’t it because I missed you, afraid you’d wait anxiously, I rushed over before dawn."

Director Wang was amused, "Hahaha, you’re still the best at sweet-talking, much better than your boss!"

"Oh, come on, if anything, it’s our boss who’s impressive; after all, we rely on him to support our little studio."

Director Wang’s status in the industry is undeniable, a top-notch gold director with extensive connections, naturally.

Yu Xiaozhe’s identity was also clear to Director Wang, knowing Zhang He was being modest, so he enjoyed playing along with her, seeing what cards she would play next.

There were a total of three people in the room, aside from Ruan Xingwen, the other two were seasoned veterans.

Zhang He didn’t beat around the bush much longer and stated her purpose openly.

"Director Wang, Xiao Ruan is a new artist I’ve signed, acting for the first time, and I hope you’ll look after him."

This time, Director Wang was genuinely surprised, his graying eyebrows raised high.

It was the first time ever, Zhang He speaking on someone else’s behalf here.

Seeing Director Wang’s shocked expression, Zhang He realized his misunderstanding and quickly explained:

"You’ve misunderstood, it’s not that kind of looking after. I mean please be strict. If Xiao Ruan does anything wrong, don’t spare him on my or Old Yu’s account, reprimand him as he deserves."

This was indeed something Zhang He would do.

Director Wang nodded to himself and glanced at Ruan Xingwen, who had been sitting quietly since entering, and spoke meaningfully, "I’m very strict, there haven’t been just fifty but maybe a hundred actors I’ve made cry from scolding. Are you sure you want me to be that strict? Crying and quitting won’t work with me."

Ruan Xingwen understood Director Wang was setting expectations. If he didn’t meet them, there’d be reprimands for sure.

But wasn’t this also Director Wang’s way of cherishing talent and wanting to train him?

Since the beginning, Director Wang had recognized his talent.

If Director Wang were twenty years younger, he might have gone against the investors, but now he had to compromise with them, he also had a family to support.

Though it was a pity, he had to give up the promising talent.

Unexpectedly, reality gave him a pleasant surprise, as Ruan Xingwen eventually joined his crew.

Elderly people believe in fate, and Director Wang was no exception.

He believed this was fate’s arrangement and trusted he had the ability to train a good actor.

He also believed in his own judgment.

As expected, he heard the words he wanted to hear.

Ruan Xingwen solemnly stood up, bowed ninety degrees to Director Wang, and said, "Then I’ll have to trouble you!"