The director shook his head, looking troubled. "No, she is the actor appointed by Mr. Steven. I have no right to change her."
After all, he's an old man in the entertainment circle, so he can see through this little trick. Don't even think about using him as a gun to offend boss Grant.
Seeing that the plan failed, Faye came up with another idea, "Shall we say she's sick and can't come? We have to find an excuse to silence you."
Faye has been reluctant to lose "The Long Song of the World", a show of extraordinary value. She had a premonition that the show would make many newcomers famous, so even if it meant playing the third female lead, she had to push her way into the cast. What's so great about Princess Nan Ting? Lucia can play it, so can she.
The official announcement ceremony of "The Long Song of the World" officially began, and the director, being shrewd, changed into a smiling face in an instant, showing no sign of embarrassment or anxiety just now.
A group of actors stood on the stage, enjoying the spotlight, and each of them had carefully prepared a speech, fearing that one of them might not say the right thing and arouse people's imagination.
But the journalists were pretty awesome, one after another, trying hard to dig out some secrets.
"I've heard that the third female lead in 'The Song of the World' is a little-known newcomer. Is there any suspicion of unspoken rules?"
The director was sweating coldly on his head and his veins were twitching. Was the first question so sharp?
"No, no, absolutely no. Regarding this audition, we use the full public video recording method, everything speaks with acting skills."
Another reporter frowned, "But we heard that you and the screenwriter rejected several well-known actors before, including Miss Deng. Could it be that the newcomer is still better than Miss Deng?"
The director laughed with a bigger curve, so angry, but still had to keep smiling.
"Miss Deng is a very good actress. I've worked with her many times. Her acting skills and looks are not bad, but this time the character doesn't quite fit Miss Deng's style."
"May I ask about the character of Princess Wendy..."
The director is on the verge of breaking down. These reporters are here to collect debts. Why are they staring at Princess Wendy one after another?
Don't you see that the heroine's face is bluish? Don't you see that the smile on the corners of the male lead's mouth is fake?
"Excuse me, where is Miss Lucia?" After all these twists and turns, we finally got to the point.
The director took a deep breath, looking calm, and said, "We'll see her in person soon."
As soon as the words were spoken, many of the reporters present showed contempt. How dare a little newcomer act so high and mighty? The director and the lead actors are all on stage, yet the third female lead hasn't arrived yet.
"Miss Lucia seems to have a big background?" A reporter said sarcastically.
The director smiled and said nothing, I'll show up and scare you to death. Her backstage is huge, Mr.Steven wants to protect someone, no one dares to provoke.
"Are you going to come or not? What kind of quality?"
"How beautiful is she to dress up for so long and play so much to come out?"
"These days, the young models are all getting dressed up."
Faye watched the complaints both on and off the stage and was overjoyed. She was certain that Lucia wouldn't be able to come today. This wave of hatred was very satisfying. Just wait and see. There's no way to make it in the entertainment industry.
The director was so anxious that he wiped the sweat with his hands from time to time, my great-aunt, you mustn't let me down.
The reporters' complaints grew louder and louder, and it seemed they were about to get out of control. Just then, a rumbling sound drew everyone's attention.
Is this an earthquake?
The director was also confused. Just then the door opened and he saw a man at the end of the press group. He was stunned for a few seconds and then laughed out of control, "The man we've been waiting for has finally arrived."
Following the director's gaze, everyone's eyes fell on the figure at the end of the crowd, and they couldn't help but hold their breath.
Lucia, dressed in a black backless dress, slowly entered through the door, wearing a small crown on her head. Her elaborate and gorgeous makeup, paired with golden earrings, highlighted her elegance to the fullest.
Few people dare to pair gold and black, because these colors are too difficult to handle, not only stunningly beautiful but also shapely. If you don't wear them properly, they can become tacky.
But Lucia has completely avoided all the minefields, like a blooming flower of wealth and splendor in the world.
Lucia walked the red carpet in her black lace-up high heels, her fingers lightly grasping a small bag, her every gesture was alluring, and even in the face of countless flashes and cameras, she was not intimidated at all, without the slightest timidity of a newcomer on the red carpet.
The reporters were stunned, this was the third lady... The actress who played Princess Nan Ting?
Is she sure she's a bit part newcomer?
That's not scientific. It's just a face of a female lead, okay?
Lucia strolled forward amid the exclamations of the crowd, choosing just the right positions to pose, giving reporters a feast for the eyes. An occasional casual turn always elicited a chorus of gasps.
It was the first time they had seen a newcomer step out of the limelight.
It took the reporters a long time to come to their senses. There was no way, mainly because the real person was so different from the actor they had imagined that they couldn't recover for the time being.
May I ask which stylist made this dress for Miss Lucia? It's really eye-catching."
The questioner is from a fashion magazine that reviews the outfits of the female stars every year, with a particular fondness for particularly beautiful and outrageous looks.
Lucia smiled gracefully and said, "I did it myself. I love the weekly magazine 'Rui Yue Fashion' and I also like to learn the styling skills in the magazine. Why not use them today?"
The fashion reporter was overjoyed to hear that the artist was so promising. Not only was her aesthetic taste far superior to that of ordinary people, but she also spoke so sweetly that she even praised their magazine.
It's easy to imagine how much more the sales of Ruiyue Fashion will increase when the video of this ceremony is released today.
The reporter secretly made up his mind to show the best side of the princess to the readers when he got back, using all his life's learning to praise her.
Another reporter raised his eyes slightly and, upon receiving a hint from Faye's gaze, spoke first, "I've heard that the cast of Princess Nan Ting has been looking for a long time, but Miss Lucia was hired as soon as she appeared, and there was a change of people along the way, but it was only officially confirmed because of the pressure from the new investor. May I ask what unknown reason is there?
Did Miss Lucia make any deal with the investor?