The business car was driving on the Xicheng District.
In the capital city of 2002, there were obstacles and construction sounds everywhere on the roads, old houses and courtyards were being demolished every moment.
High-rise buildings were springing up, and the area within the Third Ring Road had been completely filled with urban development.
The Mercedes-Benz had good sound insulation.
Liu Xiaoli's thoughts turned to the woman who had followed behind her before getting in the car, and she asked.
"Who is the girl who was just behind you, Yun Chu?"
Luo Yun Chu honestly replied, "A senior sister who is about to graduate like Xi Xi, her name is Huang Sheng Yi, I don't know her well."
The girls in the acting department were very bold, and many of them chased after him every day. He was focused on the road ahead, naturally he had no time to date.
Moreover, he didn't have any good feelings for this woman Huang Sheng Yi, to put it bluntly, she wasn't a good person.
Liu Xiaoli understood, now it was very common for girls to chase boys in university.
Not to mention someone like Li Yun Chu, a freshman whose photos had been circulating wildly on the school website and forums, and who had even been featured in a few newspapers.
He hadn't been scouted by talent agents, his ability to stay true to his heart showed that he was not easily swayed by external factors.
"Don't get involved with her if you don't know her well, I've always treated you like my own son, nurturing a big star, if you get involved in any scandals your future will be ruined, don't let me down."
She spoke earnestly, it seemed like everything she said was for Luo Yun Chu's own good.
Luo Yun Chu thought so too, this wasn't just a big promise, the "Tian Long" pie was a real one.
But Aunt Liu's overly intimate actions just now had aroused some suspicion in him.
"Thank you, Auntie, I won't get involved with them, only you are good to me."
Luo Yun Chu agreed, then opened the script and started reading.
It was indeed the version he remembered.
A costume martial arts drama adapted from Jin Yong's novel of the same name, directed by Zhang Ji Zhong as the general producer, and jointly directed by Ju Jue Liang, Zhou Xiao Wen, Yu Ming, and Zhao Jian.
The 2002 version of "Tian Long Ba Bu" was broadcast on CCTV every day for a few years, he knew about that.
Liu Yi Fei should have already gained some fame from "Golden Powder Family" at that time.
The role of Wang Yu Yan was practically guaranteed.
He wasn't so sure, he was just a freshman at Beijing Film Academy.
Liu Xiaoli explained beside him:
"This role was originally planned for Lin Zhi Ying from Taiwan, but his fee was astronomical, so they decided to replace him."
"I recommended you to Zhang Ji Zhong, but you have other competitors, it's not 100% guaranteed, you need to fight for it yourself."
She wanted to change Luo Yun Chu, he was too introverted and didn't like to talk.
But she had a little understanding of his acting skills.
At least he often received praise from his teachers at school.
She had also watched his performances, he was a fine piece of jade, just needed a little polishing to reveal its original smoothness.
"Auntie, I will try my best to get this role."
Luo Yun Chu had learned about it when he watched movies and TV shows out of boredom.
2002 and 2003 were the years when mainland martial arts dramas rose and completely dominated the mainland market.
Hong Kong only had one film released that year, "Infernal Affairs."
It was considered a saving grace for Hong Kong films that year.
If he seized this opportunity, he could definitely stand out with the role of Duan Yu.
After all, Jin Yong's protagonists naturally attract a lot of attention.
Even if the character's personality had flaws, the role spanned the entire drama, making it the most suitable for him.
As long as he made the audience remember him, he could change his current situation.
Although Aunt Liu said that Lin Zhi Ying was too expensive and wouldn't come.
But he remembered who played Duan Yu in the end.
It was still Lin Zhi Ying, and whether he could avoid being replaced depended on how he fought for it.
It was August 2002, Hong Kong films were starting to decline, and by the end of the year, "Hero" came out of nowhere, ushering in the era of domestic commercial blockbusters.
Mainland martial arts dramas started to boom.
At this time, the big beard, after the failure of "Swordsman," had just started casting for "Tian Long Ba Bu."
Aunt Liu had given him the script, and Luo Yun Chu was a student of the acting department at Beijing Film Academy, naturally he had to fight for it.
If he didn't fight now, he would have to start as an extra after graduation.
They said that this circle was a treacherous place.
He suddenly wanted to see for himself, this alluring and treacherous world of fame and fortune.
After all, he was just introverted and didn't like to talk, he wasn't completely devoid of desires.
Seeing his silence, Liu Xiaoli thought he was worried about the role and comforted him.
"Yun Chu, don't worry too much, you're the top student in the entrance exam, a genuine scholar from a prestigious school, you're no worse than anyone else."
"And you have practical experience, which makes you even better."
Luo Yun Chu nodded, as for the practical experience Aunt Liu was talking about.
It was at the end of the last century.
Luo Yun Chu wanted to be independent and went to find a summer job.
But he couldn't find any part-time work because of his age, and he was pulled into a crew filming a drama to play the young Qin Shi Huang for three days.
At that time, Luo Yun Chu wanted to refuse, but the director insisted on having him, plus the financial temptation, he finally agreed.
But he remembered that this drama was supposed to be broadcast in 2007.
Liu Xiaoli patted his hand three times, she was going to do her best to help Luo Yun Chu fight for it.
That was settled.
They would ask for leave from school to go for the audition, Liu Xiaoli was already experienced with this.
Because Liu Yi Fei had been in the same situation.
The teachers at the department were basically supportive of their students going out to film.
The car slowly drove onto the old street.
On the streets of Beijing.
You could see army green clothes everywhere, the main flow of traffic on the roads, still Santana, Jetta...…..
The sidewalks were basically filled with bicycles and tricycles.
This was Beijing in 2002.
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