Chapter 91

This chapter is just for the sake of it; I'm already extremely sleepy, having worked overtime until 9 PM!

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The next day, Li Chong was pulled up early by Zhang Xun. The actors that So Ji-sub had found were coming for an audition in the morning, and Zhang Xun planned to have Li Chong join the audition.

"Brother, I didn't sleep until nearly 3 AM yesterday, and you wake me up before 8 AM this morning. Don't you think you're being a bit cruel?" Li Chong said, yawning.

"Well, there's no one else, and besides, selecting actors as an assistant director is your job." Zhang Xun directly threw the list onto Li Chong.

Li Chong gave Zhang Xun a dirty look, "You have the nerve to say that. Initially, you said we could just use some extras to save money on film. But yesterday, everyone had issues with it."

Zhang Xun's face turned a bit red. If he hadn't been greedy and tried to save money, it wouldn't have come to this. It seems that you really do get what you pay for! "It's the budget that's forcing us. Otherwise, I wouldn't do this. But after thinking about it last night, I still need to hire professional actors. Otherwise, it would be impossible to act alongside you and So Ji-sub."

At 9 AM, Zhang Xun, Li Chong, and a few other main creative personnel began the audition for supporting actors at Kim Ki-duk's film company. Those who came were familiar faces from TV shows and movies, most of whom only had a small part with a few lines. Their acting was decent, at least compared to the extras from yesterday, Zhang Xun felt these actors would create better scenes when paired with So Ji-sub and Li Chong.

Before long, Zhang Xun had interviewed several actors, and his sister happily signed the contract with the staff. At this time, Li Chong was still dozing off.

As noon approached, a very beautiful girl walked in, "Director Zhang Xun, hello. I'm Lee Yeon-hee, and I'm here to audition for the female lead." The girl introduced herself.

Zhang Xun was a bit puzzled. He hadn't said anything about changing the female lead. Although this film was a man's story, there was still a female lead, but she only played a connecting role. "Lee Yeon-hee, we don't have any plans to change the female lead. Are there any other roles you'd like to try?" Zhang Xun thought this girl looked good and had a good presence, so maybe she could be given another role.

Zhang Xun saw Lee Yeon-hee look at Li Chong and seemed to understand something. "Wake up, wake up. Did you promise her something?" Zhang Xun shook Li Chong, who was nodding off.

"Ah, is it over? Or is it time to eat?" Li Chong rubbed his eyes, still half-asleep.

Zhang Xun was furious. He had asked Li Chong to come for the audition, but he fell asleep and only thought about eating. "What do you think of this actress?"

Li Chong lifted his head and saw Lee Yeon-hee standing in front of him. "Huh, not bad, not bad, very pretty. Brother Zhang Xun, let's change the female lead. Don't you think she's very suitable for the role of a star?"

Zhang Xun looked at Lee Yeon-hee and then whispered to Li Chong, "I admit she's very pretty, but using her will cost a lot. Besides, I've already paid a deposit for the female lead's salary."

"Money, money, money, all you think about is money. Have you ever thought about publicity? Lee Yeon-hee just finished a short drama with Brother Ji-sub and is now coming to our movie to play the female lead. Think about the buzz this will create, the tangled relationship. Even if we say nothing, the media will speculate. Isn't this a great publicity point?" Li Chong looked at Zhang Xun, wondering why he couldn't see it.

Zhang Xun thought about it and realized he was right. Originally, he had planned to use Li Chong as a trump card to attract the audience's attention, but something went wrong, and the original plan had to change. If this news could be leaked at the right time, it would be a free grand advertisement.

"Lee Yeon-hee, here's a script. Take a look and rehearse with Assistant Director Li Chong later." Zhang Xun was decisive and directly gave the female lead's script to Lee Yeon-hee.

"Why me again? Can't you do it?" Li Chong felt like he was destined for hard work.

"I still need to watch your performance to see what role she fits. Even if she can't play the female lead, she can play the second female lead." Zhang Xun explained.

Li Chong was speechless. There weren't many female roles in this movie, and the female lead was just a decorative role that required minimal acting.

After a while, Li Chong and Lee Yeon-hee rehearsed a small scene. Zhang Xun felt that Lee Yeon-hee was good enough and decided to replace the original female lead with her. "Although it's a female lead with very few scenes, you can still learn a lot." The morning audition was almost over, and they had unexpectedly changed the female lead.

"Lee Yeon-hee, I've already had someone send the contract to your company. Call your agent, and if there are no issues, sign the contract. You can come to the set today." Zhang Xun said to Lee Yeon-hee.

Lee Yeon-hee came today with the intention of trying out. She remembered what Li Chong said yesterday, but since it was just a verbal agreement with no binding force, she came alone without her agent. "Okay, I'll check it out." Lee Yeon-hee called her agent.

"Director Zhang Xun, Director Li Chong, I'll sign the contract. Thank you for giving me this opportunity." Lee Yeon-hee's agent was overjoyed when he heard that Lee Yeon-hee had been chosen as the female lead. Lee Yeon-hee had been in the industry for several years but had never become a star, always on the edge of being a second-tier actor. Now, she was unexpectedly chosen as the female lead in a movie, which was truly unbelievable.

After lunch, Zhang Xun took Li Chong to the set. Everyone had prepared in the morning, but they couldn't start shooting. Now, with everyone gathered in the afternoon, they could finally start.

"Hey, Zhang Xun, Li Chong, how was the morning? Did you find the actors?" So Ji-sub was sitting on the side of the set.

Seeing So Ji-sub, Li Chong's anger flared up. He thought, "Why didn't you just buy a regular bag or jewelry? Why did you give me such an expensive item? If I hadn't reacted quickly, you would have killed me." "Brother Ji-sub, here's the money for your gift."

Li Chong took out a check for 10 million Korean won and handed it to So Ji-sub.

"Why so much? Even with a delivery fee? My assistant was exhausted yesterday. But this delivery fee is too much, isn't it?" So Ji-sub was surprised to see the large check.

Li Chong's head was full of complaints. It turns out you also had someone else buy it, meaning neither of us knew what was in the box.

"Brother Ji-sub, do you know how much trouble you caused me yesterday? Luckily, I was quick-witted, or I wouldn't have seen you today." Li Chong looked at So Ji-sub with a grievance.

"I saw a gift box on the back seat after my event and gave it to you directly. I didn't know what was inside."

Li Chong was speechless. He would have to ask So Ji-sub's assistant...

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