novelaction Chapter 314 An Irresistible Reward
Chapter 314 An Irresistible Reward
"Zhu Xinxin?"
Zhang Ruopu was stunned.
Zhu Xinxin is a former child star and a well-known actress in the industry, with commendable acting skills.
However, what puzzled Zhang Ruopu was...
Why did Chen Le think of her?
It's worth noting that Zhu Xinxin retired from the entertainment industry several years ago, and has had almost no works in recent years.
Chen Le…
Could it be that they want to invite her to come out of retirement?
Zhang Ruopu was somewhat surprised, and then spoke up.
"Ah Le, if it's to get her to act in your movie, I'm afraid that'll be a bit difficult!"
"Mr. Zhang, could you please let me meet her?"
Chen Le inquired,
Although he had enough confidence in his script, if he couldn't even speak, no matter how good the script was, it wouldn't be able to attract the other party.
We should meet them first...
However, I wonder if Chu Yaoyang has found anything useful.
"Ok."
Zhang Ruopu nodded.
"Come with me,"
With that, Zhang Ruopu got up and took Chen Le to find Zhu Xinxin.
In a secluded corner of the party, Zhu Xinxin was talking to a middle-aged man.
Zhu Xinxin was dressed in a white evening gown that accentuated her voluptuous figure. She appeared to be in her early twenties, with vibrant red lips and her long hair styled in an updo, making her look stunning.
She exudes a cool and aloof aura that keeps people at a distance.
Miss Zhu,
Seeing that Zhu Xinxin's conversation with that person had stopped, Zhang Ruopu gently spoke up and interrupted their conversation.
"Would it be convenient to talk?"
Zhu Xinxin turned her head and looked at Zhang Ruopu, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes—no, it should be said that she was astonished!
Zhang Ruopu's status in the entertainment industry can be described as that of a towering figure.
Such an important person would actually take the initiative to come to me.
Zhu Xinxin had great respect for this senior colleague. She turned to look at the person she was talking to and then spoke.
"Mr. Wu, I need to think about the price you offered. Let's talk about it later."
Chen Le then noticed that the person who had been talking to Zhu Xinxin was actually Wu Qiankun, a well-known real estate tycoon in Hong Kong.
It seems this must be the wealthy businessman from Hong Kong that Chu Yaoyang mentioned before, the one who collaborated with Zhu Xinxin.
Just then, Chen Le's phone vibrated twice in his pocket.
Is this news from Chu Yaoyang?
...
Wu Qiankun also saw Zhang Ruopu. She froze for more than ten seconds before suddenly realizing what was happening and quickly said:
"Mr. Zhang, if you have something to discuss with Miss Zhu, then I won't bother you any longer."
Faced with Wu Qiankun's overtures, Zhang Ruopu simply nodded politely and didn't respond much.
Seeing that Zhang Ruopu ignored him, Wu Qiankun felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't care. Instead, he turned to look at Zhu Xinxin with a confident smile.
"Ms. Zhu, the price I offered is already quite high. Please reconsider. I'll wait for your reply."
After saying that, Wu Qiankun left.
Watching Wu Qiankun's departing figure, Zhu Xinxin didn't pay any attention. Instead, she looked at Zhang Ruopu, a smile appearing on her face.
"Mr. Zhang, is there something you need?"
Zhang Ruopu smiled and pointed to Chen Le standing to the side.
"Actually, this Mr. Chen has something he wants to discuss with you,"
Hearing Zhang Ruopu's words, Zhu Xinxin finally noticed Chen Le standing to the side. She looked at Chen Le, her brows furrowing slightly. Although it was the first time she had met Chen Le, Zhu Xinxin wasn't completely unfamiliar with the internet.
Moreover, he is the director of a box office dark horse in the summer market.
With just one glance, Zhu Xinxin recognized Chen Le's identity.
“I know you, Mr. Chen Le.”
Zhu Xinxin smiled slightly, her gaze falling on Chen Le.
Startled by the sudden call, Chen Le paused for a moment, then immediately put down his phone.
The main reason was that Chu Yaoyang had suddenly sent a message, but Chen Le hadn't expected that this actress would actually know him.
Could it be that she actually has plans to return to the entertainment industry?
"So you two know each other?"
Zhang Ruopu was taken aback, somewhat surprised, then patted Chen Le on the shoulder.
"In that case, you young people should have a good chat. I, this old man, will not disturb you any longer."
"I've seen Ms. Zhu's work before. Such excellent acting skills shouldn't be wasted like this."
After Zhang Ruopu finished speaking with a smile, he left first, giving Chen Le and Zhu Xinxin a quiet environment for conversation.
Moreover, his words weren't flattery. In his eyes, it was truly a pity that Zhu Xinxin had left the film and television industry. If she could collaborate with Chen Le and return to the stage, it would be great news for the industry.
However, he also knew that this couldn't be forced.
Hopefully, Ah Le can seize this opportunity.
On the other side, seeing that Elder Zhang had left, Zhu Xinxin turned her attention back to Chen Le.
"Mr. Chen, is there anything I can help you with?"
Zhu Xinxin looked at Chen Le with a smile; her first impression of Chen Le was quite good.
Chen Le looked very young, unlike some of the seasoned veterans present. His youthful good looks made him somewhat out of place among many directors in the entertainment industry.
However, they are a bit too young.
At such a young age, to be able to create a box office phenomenon like Summer's Troubles truly piqued Zhu Xinxin's interest.
If it was out of respect for Zhang Ruopu, then it was out of curiosity for Chen Le.
"I would like to invite you to film..."
Chen Le had just opened his mouth, before he could even finish his prepared lines, when he heard Zhu Xinxin speak.
"If that's the case, let's get straight to the point, Director Chen. I have no plans to return to the entertainment industry for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Chen Le was stunned, not expecting Zhu Xinxin to refuse so decisively.
In fact, Zhu Xinxin didn't hate the entertainment industry, nor did she lack the desire to make a comeback; otherwise, she wouldn't have attended this party. It was just that a hidden sense of inferiority was at play.
Having been away from the entertainment industry for too long, she has long lost confidence in her image and acting skills.
Most importantly, right now, she has something else that could bankrupt her...
Although he was rejected, Chen Le was not discouraged, but instead asked with a smile.
"Is Miss Zhu so decisive?"
"Don't you want to hear about my salary and the content of my new drama?"
It's important to understand that for many celebrities, the paycheck is a huge temptation.
Moreover, Chen Le has absolute confidence in his script!
Upon hearing Chen Le's words, Zhu Xinxin was taken aback, then a smile appeared on her face.
"Director Chen's film is worth listening to, but as for the actors' salaries, I know that Director Chen's films are low-budget, so I'm afraid he doesn't have that much of a budget."
In Zhu Xinxin's opinion, although Chen Le's Summer Troubles had high box office, it was still a low-budget film. Even if Chen Le was generous, he probably didn't have a large budget for actor salaries.
However, Chen Le smiled slightly.
"Ms. Zhu can rest assured about the remuneration,"
"If Ms. Zhu agrees to make a comeback, I can take over the mess that is Jinhua Community."