Chapter 117 I’m dying, Shen Lang, let me go

After the TV series was broadcast on Zhejiang Satellite TV for two days, it was impossible for Shen Lang to wait until the end of the TV series before returning home.

Looking at the dejected Li Youbing who had sent him to the airport, Shen Lang smiled: "Teacher Li, the Li Yunlong in the TV series is indomitable, but the real Li Yunlong falls down at the touch of a temporary setback. Wouldn't it be a joke if we tell others about it? Cheer up!"

Li Youbing gave a bitter smile. Although the ratings were still rising in the past two days, they were still far from everyone's expectations. How could he, the main creator who put all his energy into the role, be happy?

He just smiled bitterly and said, "Teacher Shen, I'm sorry for making you spend so much money..."

Shen Lang smiled and said, "Teacher Li, there are gains and losses in investing. I wanted to invest in "Drawing Sword". You didn't put a knife to my neck and force me to invest. Besides, the TV series has only been aired for a short time. No one can predict the outcome!"

Li Youbing nodded and handed Shen Lang's suitcase to him. "Teacher Shen, I have been in the film and television industry for many years and have seen many people turn against each other because of money. Your words just now made me realize your character."

"Before, I told others that you, Shen Lang, are my friend, Lao Li. Now I have changed my mind..."

Shen Lang was stunned and asked, "Change? Change your mind?"

Li Youbing nodded, stretched out his hands and hugged Shen Lang tightly: "Yes, I changed my mind, Shen Lang is my brother!"

Shen Lang was suddenly hugged by Li Youbing, which surprised him a little, but he quickly patted Li on the back and said, "Good brother!"

Li Youbing let go of Shen Lang, his eyes unable to hide his excitement: "Brother, I know your difficulties, if you have any difficulties, just tell me! Although I am not rich, but if you need any help, I, Old Li, will never hesitate!"

Shen Lang's throat rolled, as if something was blocking it. He nodded with difficulty and said, "Brother Li, don't worry, everything will be fine!"

Seeing that Shen Lang was still [holding on] and didn't want any help, Li Youbing's eyes were hot: "Brother, you, ah...!"

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"Shen Lang, you..." Gu Jialan was speechless. "You said you are a good actor but you have to invest in anti-Japanese dramas. Now, war movies have big scenes, many extras, and high expenses. It's hard to say whether you can make back your investment with this ratings!"

"Boss, I've just been back for two days. Could you please not bring up something that would spoil the fun as soon as we meet?" Shen Lang sat lazily on the sofa in Gu Jialan's office, scrolling through videos out of boredom.

It's true that the emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is anxious. Gu Jialan was almost angry and laughed: "You say, the repayment date is coming soon. The money earned from "Black Gold" last time has been used up. What are you going to do next month?"

When Shen Lang heard that it was about whether he would become a "deadbeat", he sat up straight at once: "Boss, I'll take this money first, and I'll pay you back in two months!"

Gu Jialan looked at Shen Lang and said, "From the tone of your voice, you've taken on another job?"

Shen Lang said proudly: "What kind of connections do we have? Is there any need to ask?"

Gu Jialan was stunned. She was just testing the waters, but she didn't expect Shen Lang to have such a job: "Where are the investors? What's the subject matter?"

"Hua Guoxing, Qing Dynasty theme!" Shen Langman said casually.

"Hua Guoxing? President Xiang's side, that's good, Qingse theme, um, not bad... Shen Lang, what did you say? Qingse theme?"

Shen Lang was startled by her sudden surprise. He scratched his ears and said helplessly, "Boss, are you overreacting?"

"Shen Lang!" Gu Jialan glared at him, looking disappointed, and said, "If you need money, I can lend it to you, but you can't take every role! Pornographic films, you, you..."

Shen Lang smiled and said, "Don't worry, I haven't decided yet. Besides, The Last Lambs is a second-rate film, not as messy as you imagine."

"No, you are not allowed to go!"

"It's too late. President Xiang happened to come to the capital today and asked me to have dinner with him!"

"I am coming too!"

Shen Lang: "...Boss, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to go and discuss some of the things that we men are discussing?"

Gu Jialan glared: "You are embarrassed to take the photo, but you are embarrassed to let me watch?"

"Hiss, you are such a pervert!"

"Shen Lang!!!!"

...In the evening, in the restaurant, Xiang Huasheng looked at Gu Jialan who came with Shen Lang with some surprise.

"Mr. Gu, you are here too?" Xiang Huasheng said somewhat embarrassedly.

Compared to the last time when he was enthusiastic, Gu Jialan's expression was much calmer when he met Xiang Huasheng again this time: "Boss Xiang, Shen Lang is an actor of our company. Are you going to bypass our company and find our actors to film privately?"

Xiang Huasheng quickly smiled and said, "Mr. Gu, you misunderstood me, it's just, uh..."

After talking for a long time, this person still couldn't explain the reason.

Shooting erotic films is not uncommon in Hong Kong Island.

Which film company doesn’t make erotic films?

But as a gentleman, Xiang Huasheng could not do such a thing as discussing those scenes in the script in front of a lady.

Seeing this, Shen Lang had a rough idea in his mind.

The reason why he accepted Xiang Huasheng's invitation was not because he was blinded by money, but because he really wanted to take on the role in the Qing Dynasty film.

Although this kind of film has high pay, the backlash is also great.

You say you have good acting skills in movies, and in the future, all these movies will come to you.

The simplest example is the world before time travel, in which Shan Liwen played Ximen Qing in "Jin Ping Mei".

He was originally a singer and actor. Ever since he filmed "The Past and Present Life of Golden Lotus", wow, because of his very "on point" performance, he became the only choice for the male lead in all ancient costume erotic films. From then on, his acting style has become so single that it makes people envious, ahem, jealous!
The reason why Shen Lang agreed to Xiang Huasheng's invitation to the banquet was because he had a glimmer of hope. He wanted to see if this movie was not the second-rate movie he had imagined. If not, just shoot it. It doesn't matter if it's a bad movie!

Make money!
But, it was obvious that Xiang Huasheng had already told Shen Lang the answer he wanted to know because Gu Jialan was present and he did not mention the play at all during the meal.

Pure color films are meaningless.

After dinner, Shen Lang and his boss saw Xiang Huasheng off.

Xiang Huasheng smiled and said before getting into the car: "Teacher Shen, let's contact each other by phone."

After he left, Gu Jialan threatened Shen Lang with bared teeth like a little tiger: "No!"

Shen Lang teased her deliberately: "Hey, how can you support your family if you don't make movies?"

"I'm already helping you contact a big director! I'm sure there will be a reply soon!" Gu Jialan glared at Shen Lang and said fiercely, "Besides, if you want to pay back the money, just take it from me first!"

Shen Lang was tickled by her cute yet fierce appearance: "Boss, aren't you too nice to your employees?"

"I'm glad to know!" Gu Jialan rolled her eyes at him.

At this time, her cell phone rang: "Hello, Director Xu, is that you? That's great, thank you so much! OK, I'll notify him to audition right away!"

After hanging up the phone, Gu Jialan turned around and said excitedly: "Shen Lang, I found a play for you! It's called "New Dragon Inn", you can go for an audition tomorrow!"

Shen Lang, who had a smile on his face just now, suddenly changed his expression after hearing this name.

"What's wrong?" Gu Jialan thought he was angry.

"New Dragon Inn?"

"Ok!"

Shen Lang suddenly picked up Gu Jialan and spun around in the air excitedly: "Boss, you are my lucky star! Love you!"

"I'm going to die, Shen Lang, let me down!"

(End of this chapter)