A celebrity like Jiang Ling, possessing devastating charm, acting prowess, and massive fan following, agreeing to play a supporting role was something others in the industry wouldn't even dare to dream of.
They had struck gold by encountering such a golden opportunity.
With Jiang Ling joining them, the viewership ratings for "The Little Fish and the Unscathed Fish" were secured.
Subsequently, both parties discussed matters of salary and benefits.
"Miss Jiang, your willingness to act in my drama is a great honor to me, Huang Mouren. However, there are certain things I must say, albeit with a heavy heart. Not many people in the industry have high hopes for this drama, 'The Little Fish and the Unscathed Fish.' The investment we've managed to secure is pitifully small. That... I hope you can understand. I promise you, after returning, I will revise the script again, striving to make your character more enjoyable and likable."
Jiang Ling taking on the role of Jiang Yuyan was partly to leverage the character to solidify her soaring popularity, and partly to receive the rewards from the system.
Compared to the system's rewards, the meager salary was of little concern to her.
Seeing Huang Jing's predicament, she was happy to oblige and said, "Money, money, it sounds so vulgar. I'm playing a supporting role, so just give me whatever seems appropriate for the salary."
Her words were exceptionally elegant.
Huang Jing, filled with gratitude, looked at her with even greater admiration. "Good, consider it a favor owed. If there are any good roles in the future, I will definitely invite you!"
Jiang Ling smiled. "You said it yourself. If there are good roles next time, I'll come to you, and you can't go back on your word!"
Little did Huang Jing know, Jiang Ling was waiting precisely for him to say that.
Huang Jing was a renowned genius director in the Hong Kong film industry. While his capabilities didn't match that of another genius, Tsui Hark, he had directed three highly classic films.
The first was "The Little Fish and the Unscathed Fish."
The second was "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Demon Lord," where the line 'Zhang Wuji, I'm waiting for you in Dadu' left audiences waiting for over twenty years, without a sequel.
The third was "The First Under Heaven," hailed as the final glory of wuxia dramas. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
After Cao Zhengchun received Gui Hai Yidao's 'Overlord Saber' move, his Heavenly Gang Origin Qi was cleaved by the saber energy, forcing him to retreat.
No one had expected that this retreat by Eunuch Cao would set back wuxia dramas by twenty years.
It was thought that "The First Under Heaven" was the beginning, but it turned out to be the peak upon debut.
Before Huang Jing arrived, Jiang Ling had specifically checked. "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber: The Demon Lord" had been released many years ago, but "The First Under Heaven" had not yet appeared.
If her prediction was correct, after filming "The Little Fish and the Unscathed Fish," the next project should be "The First Under Heaven."
Shangguan Haitang from "The First Under Heaven," like Li Shengnan, was a character that countless viewers deeply regretted.
She couldn't afford to miss such an excellent role.
Taking this opportunity, she could secure it in advance, to prevent any unforeseen changes.
"No problem!"
Huang Jing readily agreed.
With Jiang Ling's current immense popularity and excellent acting skills, others would have to beg and pull strings relentlessly, and still might not be able to invite her to act.
Now that she was personally requesting a role, it was exactly what he wished for.
Huang Jing had been preparing for the drama "The Little Fish and the Unscathed Fish" for a long time and had already spent a considerable amount of money.
He didn't have much time left. Seeing Jiang Ling sign the contract, he immediately made arrangements.
Jiang Ling also busied herself packing her bags, and together with Sister Sa, took a flight to Hengdian.
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Upon arriving at the film set, Jiang Ling shed her domestic laziness and quickly entered a working state.