Chapter 182: The project of "The Great Detective" was launched, and the industry was in action
"Regarding your future development plan, do you want to be a star or an actor?"

Zhang Zijie asked carefully: "Director Cheng, is there a big difference between a star and an actor?"

Cheng Cheng: "It's not that big. Stars mainly rely on traffic and popularity. Nowadays, many idols, singers, hosts, and pianists can be called stars, but actors have to work hard in the field of acting. The two paths have their own advantages and disadvantages. The former is a shortcut. You can quickly become a first- or second-tier star, but you basically lose the opportunity to win international awards. The latter can make you a great actor, such as Chu Qing and Bai Bei, who are world-renowned, but it is a difficult path that requires both talent and hard work."

Zhang Zijie was troubled: "Director Cheng, I feel that I have a passion for acting. Every time I am on stage or in front of the camera, I can feel the joy of expressing myself and interpreting the role. However, I also know that my talent seems to be insufficient."

Cheng Cheng said: "So you need to make the decision yourself."

Zhang Zijie looked at Cheng Cheng and asked, "Director Cheng, what is your suggestion?"

Cheng Cheng shook his head: "The company does not interfere with the decisions of artists, nor does it set a limit for artists. You can choose whatever you want. But you have to be clear that if you want to choose the path of an actor, it will be much more difficult than others because you are a sitcom actor."

Zhang Zijie understood, opened his mouth, and looked a little dejected.

This is the current situation.

It is difficult for sitcom actors, both domestic and foreign, to make the transition.

Because sitcoms usually consist of several series with a broadcast cycle of up to five or even ten years, the screen images of the main actors are fixed and it is difficult for them to break away from their personalities. It is easy to be distracted when seeing them in other TV shows or movies.

Take the previous versions of “Love Apartment” and “Friends” as examples.

Among the seven or eight leading actors of "Love Apartment", Wang Chuanjun and Jin Shijia had the most successful transformation, but that was because they had a complete falling out with the crew and fans, telling the audience, "I don't like the name in the play, don't call me that." Then, once there are still audiences who want to call them that, they will be told that the actors don't like it, and they will gradually shut up.

As for the others, they really cannot leave Love Apartment, the place that made them famous but also cannot get rid of the names of their characters.

For example, Li Jiahang and Deng Jiajia, many people still call them Zhang Wei and aunt when they first see them.

Except for Wang Chuanjun and Jin Shijia, the others have rarely had works that have made them popular again, including Lou Yixiao and Li Jinming. Chen He did partner with Huang Xuan in a movie called "Aiming", probably aiming to break through his image, but netizens commented that: Chen He is too Zeng Xiaoxian and it distracts people from the show.

Sun Yizhou's development in recent years has been pretty good, and he has found his own track, but he still can't escape the image of a playboy.

Among the six main actors in "Friends", except for the actor who played Ross who had a Band of Brothers, the others did not develop very well.

In fact, it was better to act in sitcoms when they were young, such as Yang Zi and Zhang Yishan in "Home with Kids" in the previous life, and Wen Lian in "Double Time Ballad" in this time and space. They did not stay on the screen from beginning to end, so they had enough time to buffer and reshape their personality and image.

Zhang Zijie gritted his teeth and asked:

"Boss Cheng, if I want to pursue acting, will the company be willing to give me a script?"

Cheng Cheng: "The company selects actors based on the script. First, the image is suitable, and second, the ability is sufficient. They only look at these two points. If you are capable, you will be selected. If you are not, you will not be selected."

"Yes." Zhang Zijie nodded and understood: it meant that the company would not give him any extra preferential treatment.

He then asked, “What about this variety show?”

Cheng Cheng: "This variety show is a celebrity reasoning variety show, and its format is similar to script-killing. It is the first variety show of its kind in China. The company has done research in advance. This type of content has huge market potential. You don't have to worry about whether this show will be popular or not."

"Oh~," Zhang Zijie responded, still struggling.

Cheng Cheng said: "You can go discuss it with your girlfriend."

Zhang Zijie: “Is it okay?”

Cheng Cheng: “Okay.”

Zhang Zijie: "Thank you, Mr. Cheng!"

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On the other side, Nilukzi also arrived at the Myth Company and was looking up at the Myth Group's logo: a word "God" that was full of a sense of technology and ancient charm.

After receiving the call, Nilukzi put on some makeup and dressed up before rushing over.

She was wearing a black and white strapless floral dress. Her palm-sized face had both Asian and European features, with delicate and three-dimensional features, big and bright eyes, and slightly upturned corners of her eyes, full of the lively and cuteness of a girl.

The long hair is casually tied into a bun and paired with a bow hair accessory, which looks fresh, natural and sweet.

The skirt was designed with a high waist, which not only showed off her slender waist, but also made her exposed legs look long and straight.

However, because she had rushed all the way here and the weather was hot, beads of sweat had already appeared on her forehead, and her cheap makeup seemed to be a little off.

She timidly walked into the company building and found the front desk. She lowered her head slightly and said softly:

"Hello, I'm Nilukzi, I...I have an appointment."

"Let me take a look." The receptionist checked and said, "Oh, I saw it. Please wait a moment."

She handed the front desk work to someone else, pushed open the partition and walked out, saying, "Come with me."

"okay!"

Nilukzi held the straps of her bag with both hands and followed the front desk staff all the way to the top floor.

With a "ding" sound, the elevator door opened.

The front desk staff took her around and came to the door of an office. He knocked on the door and said:
"Mr. Li, someone named Nilukzi has arrived. Should we let her in?"

"come in."

A rather cold female voice came from inside the door.

"it is good!"

The front desk staff opened the door and said to Nilukzi, "Come in."

Nilukzi nodded, walked in, and closed the door carefully. She found a very beautiful woman who was only a few years older than her sitting behind the desk.

The woman was quite imposing. Behind her silver-rimmed glasses, her narrow and long phoenix eyes were examining her up and down, as if she wanted to see through her. Nilukzi couldn't help but startle, and her palms sweated even more.

"Hello, Mr. Li. I'm Nilukzi."

"Ah."

Li Zhuo stretched out his hand, pointed to the place in front of him, and said:
"sit down."

Nilukzi sat down carefully, daring to sit on only one-third of her buttocks.

Li Zhuo asked: "Are you in the crew of "Killer"? "

Nilukzi quickly replied: “Well, I play a member of a gang, a foreigner.”

Li Zhuo: "How many scenes are there?"

Nilukzi: “Less than a minute.”

Li Zhuo: "Do you have any lines?"

Nilukzi: “Two sentences.”

Li Zhuo: "What does your family do?"

Li Zhuo's question was very out of touch, and Nilukzi didn't react for a moment. After a second or two, she answered, "My parents run a restaurant together."

Li Zhuo: "Have you had any acting experience before?"

"No~", Nilukzi said, "I was just studying in Teikyo, and then I saw Director Cheng's Weibo, so I thought about giving it a try, and I didn't expect to be selected." Li Zhuo: "What university? What are you studying?"

Nilukzi: "Tianxia Agricultural University, majoring in plant protection."

Li Zhuo looked at her in surprise. He didn't expect that this girl was actually a top student. She was admitted to the top college and top major of Tianxia Agricultural University. Her college entrance examination score was estimated to be around 650 points. It was impressive.

She then asked, "Are you a sophomore this year?"

"Yeah." Nilukzi nodded. "I didn't go back during the summer vacation. I have an uncle who runs a ramen restaurant here, so I help him out."

Li Zhuo: "Have you ever had a boyfriend before?"

"what?"

Nilukzi's face turned red immediately. She didn't know why Li Zhuo asked this.

Li Zhuo said, "Don't get me wrong, it's CEO Cheng who wants to sign you. CEO Cheng may not care about your family background or your past experience, but as CEO Cheng's secretary, I need to ask clearly to avoid leaving hidden dangers for the company in the future."

In fact, the questions Li Zhuo asked above also had this purpose, to understand her family background and whether she had any family support, so that after signing her, he could make a detailed plan.

Li Zhuo continued: "Don't worry, it doesn't matter if you have talked about it. Any hidden dangers can be eliminated in advance."

"Oh~", Nilukzi said quickly, "No, I haven't talked about it."

Li Zhuo nodded: "That's the best. I have one last question. Are you willing to sign a contract with Shinhwa?"

Nilukzi said excitedly: "I do!"

Li Zhuo stood up and said, "Come with me, I'll take you to see President Cheng."

Li Zhuo walked in front and reminded:

"Don't be afraid or nervous when you meet Mr. Cheng. Mr. Cheng is a very nice person."

Nilukzi also stood up hurriedly and said gratefully, "Thank you, Mr. Li."

Following Li Zhuo all the way to Cheng Cheng's office, Zhang Zijie had already made a decision. After discussing with his girlfriend, he decided to agree.

He has thought it through. If he wants to pursue a career in acting, he doesn't have the talent, nor does he have the looks. It's impossible to have it all! It's better to make a choice in advance and hold on to what he has.

At least, Cheng Cheng assured him that the variety show "Star Detective" would definitely be a hit.

In other words, he has the opportunity to choose because he is an artist under the Shinhwa Company. If this opportunity were given to outsiders, I am afraid that countless stars would fight for it but would not be able to get it.

Seeing Li Zhuo, Zhang Zijie and He Xiu hurriedly greeted Li Zhuo:

"Mr. Zhuo!"

"Hello, Mr. Zhuo."

Li Zhuo nodded his chin slightly and asked, "Have you made a choice?"

Zhang Zijie said: "Yeah, I plan to appear in this variety show. This is a great opportunity."

Li Zhuo: "Go to my office and wait for me. I'll sign the contract later."

Zhang Zijie: "Okay, Mr. Zhuo."

Zhang Zijie and He Xiu left quickly. From beginning to end, Zhang Zijie did not dare to look directly at Nilukzi, but He Xiu looked at her several times, a little amazed at her beauty. After they were far away, He Xiu whispered to Zhang Zijie:
"That girl just now may become your colleague"

Zhang Zijie: "I didn't notice, was there a girl just now?"

He Xiu: "Zijie, you are such a jerk."

Nilukzi also felt a little emotional. Zhang Zijie, such a popular upstart, was so respectful in front of Li Zhuo and had no dignity at all. It showed how powerful she was in the company.

Knocking on the office door, Li Zhuo said:
"Boss Cheng, Nilu Kezi is here."

"Yes." Cheng Cheng, "Have you explained everything to her?"

Li Zhuo: "I talked about the contract, but I didn't talk about the variety show."

Cheng Cheng stretched out his hand and motioned to Nilukzi: "Sit down."

Nilukzi sat down weakly and looked at Cheng Cheng cautiously. The last time they saw each other was on the set of "The Killer". At that time, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy 1" had just finished airing and "Love Apartment" had not yet aired.

Now, half a month has passed, and "Love Apartment" has become a phenomenal hit.

It seems that none of his works are unpopular.

Really a legend.
Moreover, she originally thought that the last time they met, Cheng Cheng in the crowd didn't notice her at all.

At this moment, she felt a little dreamy and her heart was pounding.

Li Zhuo picked up the scissors and helped Cheng Cheng to trim the branches and water the bonsai in his office.

Cheng Cheng: "I called you here this time because there is a variety show. Your appearance is very outstanding and it suits you very well, but I still want to ask you what you think. What is your career plan?"

"career planning?"

Nilukzi accidentally blurted out the Jiangpu. She was only eighteen years old this year, and she would only be nineteen after her birthday. This word seemed very far away from her. She was embarrassed and forced herself to hold back the Jiangpu, saying, "I, I don't know either."

Li Zhuo stopped watering and said helplessly: "Boss Cheng, this girl studied agriculture. During the summer vacation, she helped her uncle in the noodle shop. Now she has entered the film and television industry. I think there is no such thing as a career plan."

"That's it."

Cheng Cheng thought about it and realized that it was true.

Celebrities in the entertainment industry also catch fish with their bare hands, and they take one whenever they catch one. There is no such thing as career planning, let alone this little girl who has just entered the entertainment industry. As a newcomer in the entertainment industry, she will definitely take any opportunity she gets and has no right to be picky.

He changed his words and said:
"I have a variety show script for 'The Great Detective', which is the company's next key project. There is a permanent guest position in it, which can be given to you, but it requires you to dare to perform and have highlights in the variety show. Can you do it? You can take a look at the script first."

This script is not that script.

It's not that every guest performs according to the script, but the format of the show, the script for each episode, etc.

After meeting Nilukzi today, Cheng Cheng felt that she was a little timid.

In the first season of "Who's the Detective", there were five permanent guests, namely He Jiong, Sa Beining, Qiao Zhenyu, Wang Ou, and Wu Yingjie. Cheng Cheng wanted her to replace the role of the little ghost Wu Yingjie.

But she was also worried that she wouldn't be able to be as outstanding as Wu Yingjie.

But her beauty made up for it.

After all, Chengcheng Company is currently lacking such a role. There are actors with good acting skills, such as Yan Gou'er and Wen Lian; there are also actors who are good at art films, such as Wang Hong; but there are no actors who rely purely on traffic, variety shows, or idols. This type of artist is equally indispensable.

Nilukzi looked at the script, raised her head, her eyes sparkling, and mustered up the courage to say:

"Director Cheng, I want to give it a try."

-

As soon as Cheng Cheng made a move, the news quickly spread in the industry:
After "King of Masked Singer", Shinhwa Company and Fu Hai TV have launched the second variety show project!
In addition, the official website of Shinhwa Company also announced that among the five permanent guests of the new variety show, there will be a female guest around 30 years old, and the selection will be open to the entire film and television industry and entertainment industry. As soon as this news came out, the entire industry was instantly moved.

(End of this chapter)