She dominates the entertainment industry with her disaster system

"It's not that I have the upper hand. This is the first time I play this type of role. I just hope to give the audience a satisfactory answer." Adhering to the attitude of avoiding suspicion, Su Lingxi did not comment on the second half of her sentence and only answered the first question.

Another identity of an actor is a creator, so Su Lingxi has always kept his responsibilities in mind and tried his best not to lose his judgment due to external voices.

In the current domestic entertainment industry, personal connections prevail. For a popular young actress like her who has both traffic and reputation, there are many people rushing to praise her. If you are not mentally firm and your core is not stable enough, you will easily get lost in the information cocoon with only praise, unable to hear the real opinions of the audience, and unable to correctly judge the quality of your performance.

This is a very bad situation for creators.

Su Lingxi understood this principle in her previous life, and Ruan Tang had repeatedly reminded her of it.

Therefore, Su Lingxi responded calmly to Duan Rao's all-around positive attitude, "Today is Heaven's celebration party, and you should be the protagonist."

"A drama that hasn't even been set up yet is not worth paying too much attention to."

Today, she and Duan Rao are a household name, one is a big star, and the other is a well-known new business leader. Although they cannot be said to have a deep friendship, they are partners who have helped each other in times of trouble, and the atmosphere of their conversation is much more comfortable than before.

"Don't be so modest, great actress. I know your acting skills, why are you hiding your abilities in front of me?" Duan Rao clinked glasses with her, smiling. "It's a pity that we're not filming a modern drama, otherwise, wouldn't it be perfect to wear clothes from the latest season of Heaven?"

Su Lingxi also laughed when he heard this, "You are calculating so well, no wonder those people say you are born to be a businessman."

"Don't say that I'm disloyal. If it were you, I would have no problem giving it to you for free~" Duan Rao winked at her playfully.

Duan Rao was able to make Heaven famous in the mainland as the most well-known emerging brand in the clothing industry within two years. This was due not only to his keen sense of business opportunities but also his long-term vision.

When Su Lingxi was still a new actress who could only get nominated, she was able to think of using her influence as a star to promote the brand; now Su Lingxi has possessed international influence far exceeding other stars of the same period in the domestic entertainment industry, and she would not miss this great opportunity for publicity even if she had to pay for it.

Temporary losses are only temporary. As long as the Heaven brand becomes more well-known, the brand value will be higher. From the perspective of long-term development, there will be many benefits.

"We can discuss this question after I receive the script for a modern drama." They are all smart people with quick minds. Su Lingxi certainly understands what she means. However, coming to the banquet today is a private trip. Yang Qian and Zhang Wenya did not come with her. She could not give Duan Rao a clear answer by herself. "I came here today to ask you to help introduce someone."

"Introduction? You mean..."

"The chairman of the jury of the last Golden Horse Awards, Director Li Shuo." Su Lingxi stated the purpose of her visit straight away, "I know that you have a lot of connections in the Taiwanese entertainment industry, and Director Li Shuo's agent also has some personal connections with you."

"It seems like you've come prepared again this time." Duan Rao subtly suppressed her smile and said half-jokingly, "I do know Li Shuo's agent, but we met outside of work. To be precise, our relationship is a personal one."

"May I ask, why should I introduce my personal relationship to you? This is not something I have to do as a partner, right?"

"Also, Lingxi, I hope you understand..." Duan Rao shrugged. Although he was smiling, his eyes were somewhat thoughtful. "Li Shuo and Liu Zhe are fundamentally different. Since the release of "Food and Sex", he has become more popular in Taiwan than you can imagine."

Liu Zhe?

Su Lingxi searched again and again in her mind before she remembered who this person was.

Before she planned to publicize the Golden Horse Awards last year, Duan Rao kept her promise and introduced her to this senior, who is said to be a famous producer in Taiwan. He was responsible for producing the best feature film of the last Golden Horse Awards and was also a member of the jury of last year's Golden Horse Awards.

Su Lingxi remembered that this person always liked to boast about his love for film art to others, but when he was at the dinner table, he talked a lot about profit points, box office dividends, ranking and other such issues.

This subversive image made her lose her favor for this person from the very beginning, and she even lost her appetite for the meal.

After the dinner, before the nominations were announced, Su Lingxi had a feeling that she had little chance of being shortlisted.

She never responded to the money-for-sex transactions that Liu Zhe hinted at in his words, let alone helping her to get the nomination. He might have already hated her in his heart.

Su Lingxi did not deliberately complain to Duan Rao about these things, but she did not hide too much either.

As long as you pay attention, you will find out.

As for Li Shuo, he graduated from the Film Institute of New York University. He became famous in Taiwan in his youth with the film "Irreversible". He later planned and shot many foreign language films, some of which were set in Victorian Britain, and some of which were shot in a delicate style during the era of the American dream that countless people once yearned for... Although the output is not large, each movie has been recognized and even praised by Western film critics and the general public.

This is almost unprecedented among Chinese directors - compared with academic film critics who only make up a minority of the film market, ordinary moviegoers in the West are often more difficult to please.

As a Chinese director, Li Shuo fully accepts Western film technology and advanced concepts, while still insisting on expressing his personal thoughts, using new forms as a carrier of traditional Chinese culture. Each movie has both a sense of life and art, and Eastern and Western cultures can coexist and complement each other.

In addition to his unique creative concept, Li Shuo's award-winning resume can also be described as shining: Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Director, Venice Golden Lion Award, Berlin Golden Bear Award... It is difficult for others to win the Oscar for Best Director even once, but he has won it twice in ten years. So far, no Chinese director has been able to break his record.

It can be said that anyone who knows something about movies knows that Li Shuo plays a vital role in the Chinese and even international film industry.

"I understand that there are many actors who want to work with Director Li. I'm probably not the first person to come to you for this." Su Lingxi thought for a moment and added, "If you want to treat this as a business deal, I have no problem with that."

The implication of this sentence is that her demands are here, and she can directly state what conditions she wants in exchange.

Duan Rao was not moved by the implication of her words. She just glanced at her lightly and said, "It seems that the latest comments about you by the media are not groundless. You really intend to develop in Hollywood."

As we all know, Li Shuo is the most popular Chinese director in Hollywood and the only Chinese director who has broken into the mainstream circle of Hollywood so far.

Therefore, many film critics call him "a bridge for cultural exchange between the East and the West."

Working with him often means having one foot in Hollywood. If you are lucky, you might even get to meet the Oscar-winning team.

"Hollywood is a place that all actors in the world aspire to be. People go to high places and water flows to low places. I want to get better development as an actor. Isn't this idea right?" Su Lingxi asked with a smile.

"I'm not a professional in your field, so I'm certainly not qualified to judge whether your idea is right or wrong." Duan Rao changed to a more comfortable sitting position and asked with interest: "I just think you are more courageous than others. You actually aimed at the position of the female lead in Li Shuo's new film right from the start."

"Tell me, how did you learn about the casting news?"

Li Shuo has always tried his best to keep a low profile in front of the media and the public, and rarely reveals his whereabouts. The media will only get the news on the day when the film officially starts shooting, taking mysticism to the extreme.

This time was no exception. Even with his relationship with his agent, Duan Rao did not get the exact news until this morning.

Judging from Su Lingxi's well-prepared and calm appearance, she might have known about this matter long before her.

"As long as you are willing to spend money, it is not difficult to buy a piece of information. After all, the agency that Director Li belongs to is not a secret." Su Lingxi said frankly, "But the scope of information that can be bought with money is limited. I only know that the casting process for the new film is about to start. When exactly will it start and which assistant director will be in charge, I don't know any of these."

In other words, she can spend money to buy information from the employees of the agency. Can't other people think of this method?

The information that can be sold to her can also be sold to others at any time as long as the price is reasonable.

So Su Lingxi knew very well that even if she got the news first, it could not prove that she had an advantage in this matter.

After all, these information exchanges are just external tricks, and the real key lies in Li Shuo himself.

There are so many actors who want to meet him and star in his movies, but only a few can finally do so.

So when Su Lingxi tried to contact him, Ruan Tang specifically instructed him: how to get to know him and who to introduce him, every step must be done with extreme caution.

"OK, I can totally feel your urgency about this matter now." Duan Rao cleared his throat and said matter-of-factly, "If I want, I can indeed help you contact Li Shuo himself. But he has a very strange temper. You should have heard that no one can force him to accept an actor he doesn't want. Even his agent is not sure that he can convince him, let alone you and me."

Su Lingxi was not surprised by this answer. "Talented directors certainly have the power to choose actors, but that doesn't mean actors can't try their best. At least I think they shouldn't give up without even trying."

"Oh? Then how do you want to try? Go and recommend yourself to Li Shuo?" Duan Rao asked jokingly.

Su Lingxi answered calmly: "If he doesn't mind this way of communication, you can give it a try."

The expected answer made Duan Rao laugh, "You really haven't changed at all, just like before, you won't give up until you achieve your goal."

Duan Rao works in the clothing industry. She has regular interactions with the fashion industry and has come into contact with many celebrities at work.

Among these people, some play hard even though they have no cards, some play hard even with small cards, but most of the actors who are somewhat famous in this industry are very dignified.

Anyway, Duan Rao had never heard of any big actor like Su Lingxi who would go to the director and recommend himself in order to get a role.

Many people can humble themselves and do such things when they are unknown, but once they become famous, they become very self-righteous.

Su Lingxi's resume and achievements are much better than those people, but his mentality remains the same as before. He still dares to put aside his pride and take the initiative to fight for it.

Duan Rao was particularly impressed by her ability to do this.

"From your tone, I can tell you agree to help me?" Su Lingxi raised her eyebrows and quickly replied.

Duan Rao nodded and said directly, "I have to state in advance that I can only help introduce you to Li Shuo. As for whether he will choose you as the heroine in the end, I can't guarantee it."

"Of course, it's great that you are willing to help me." Seeing that his goal was achieved, Su Lingxi smiled with relief.

In the following time, the two chatted briefly for a while, and before parting, Duan Rao gave her the contact information of Li Shuo's agent.

"You can call her Daisy Liu, or Miss Liu," Duan Rao said. "She is Chinese American. She was my private teacher for a while. Later, I helped her with a few small favors. So we have kept in touch over the years and our relationship is pretty good."

"She has a strong personality and pursues high efficiency. I suggest you contact her in person."

"Also, don't say too many polite words. She hates all unnecessary small talk."

Before Duan Rao could finish her earnest exhortation, a string of messages from Daisy Liu appeared on her cell phone screen.

[Next Sunday, midnight show of "Man in the Mirror" at IFC Center.]

"The Man in the Mirror"... Su Lingxi thought about it carefully and felt that this seemed to be a masterpiece by Carl Bernard, the "godfather" of modern movies, in the last century.

As far as I can remember, many media have mentioned that Li Shuo has always regarded this film master as his spiritual mentor and highly praised his works.

"Sure enough, I knew he would definitely take time to watch the re-screening of Man in the Mirror." Duan Rao put away his phone confidently and looked at Su Lingxi, "Do you know what that message just now means?"

“IFC Center is a cinema in New York that often screens independent films and some classic films from the past.”

"If you want to create an opportunity to talk to Li Shuo in person, you can't go wrong by going to the time and place Daisy gave you - this is a private schedule that no one else knows about. If you want to fight for the role, remember to seize the opportunity."