Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 265: Replacing the Male Lead

This unexpected incident not only damaged Liu Yuxing’s image but also deeply affected the crew of "Sword Rain Warriors".

Director Feng looked dispirited as he addressed the crew members in the office, "President Huang has already given instructions to change the leading male role."

The script for "Sword Rain Warriors" was tailored specifically for Liu Yuxing, and now having to change the leading man, Director Feng feels like the film has lost its soul and vitality.

Gu Xinyan and Xu Xiangbei exchanged glances silently; changing the leading male could be a drastic move that could either cause significant damage or be its downfall.

Sensing Gu Xinyan’s tension, Director Feng forced a smile, "Gu Xinyan, you don’t need to worry, your leading female role was personally decided by President Huang, and it will not change. Moreover, President Huang hasn’t cut the budget for the film; he’s invested ten million, which has already been credited to our account, ready to start filming at any time."

Director Feng’s words were like a shot in the arm for the rigid crew, reassuring them that even if the leading male was changed, the film would still be shot on schedule, and everyone’s pay wouldn’t be affected.

Gu Xinyan smiled awkwardly, "Thank you, Director Feng."

Her feelings were mixed; it wasn’t that she was worried about her role being unsecured; deep down, she even hoped Director Feng would replace her role.

The pressure she was enduring was substantial, and she felt a bit guilty.

After all, it was Liu Yuxing who led her here for auditions, and she succeeded as the leading female, yet Liu Yuxing found himself on today’s headlines, his career hanging by a thread.

Her favorite idol was ruined because of her.

In this room, only Xu Xiangbei could understand her feelings; he tightly gripped her small hand, signaling her to relax.

The warmth from Xu Xiangbei’s big hand made her feel much calmer.

Dongfang Bai also smiled to comfort Gu Xinyan, "It’s alright, it’s just a change of the leading male, as long as we have Director Feng, whoever takes the leading role, the film will be a success."

Dongfang Bai’s words carried a hint of flattery, but it wasn’t baseless; the fact was, Director Feng was a renowned director in Huaxia’s film industry, with rich experience and his directorial works always stirred waves.

As long as there was the big tree that was Director Feng, "Sword Rain Warriors" would still shine brightly and gather endless favor.

A few crew members relaxed and foolishly laughed, "Exactly, it’s just changing the leading male, it’s nothing significant."

The atmosphere in the previously stagnant office gradually became lively, and smiles appeared on everyone’s faces without them realizing it.

Director Feng also managed to smile.

Changing the leading male would make a big difference.

This film was initially relying on Liu Yuxing to carry it and support the box office, but there was no option; President Huang wanted the change, so it must happen.

As for who would take over the leading male role, Director Feng didn’t reveal anything.

The contract was already prepared; Director Feng represented Qinghai Film and Television to sign the contract with Gu Xinyan, even popping a bottle of champagne on the spot, and everyone applauded to welcome Gu Xinyan into the crew.

Gu Xinyan held the ink-scented contract with a bright smile, officially becoming a signed artist for Qinghai Film and Television.

At the beginning, she worried that people in the crew might look down on her; it was her first venture out of her home to work formally.

She felt a bit shy and inferior, but from Director Feng to the crew members, everyone treated her kindly, making her much more at ease and hopeful for the future.

The company gave Gu Xinyan a week to prepare an apartment for her; seven days later, she would come to Qinghai Film and Television to prepare for filming "Sword Rain Warriors".

Gu Xiangyi bought lots of snacks and Bordeaux wine from the apartment’s supermarket and also prepared a celebration at Ouyang Jiahui’s apartment to honor the birth of a future star.

Xiao Lin and Ouyang Jiahui surrounded Gu Xinyan with envy, bombarding her with questions to learn more about the crew’s situation.

Which celebrities were currently in the crew, who were the second male and second female, who would ultimately claim the leading male role, and of course, their biggest concern was whether there were any smaller roles available for their sisters to help fulfill their star dreams.

Dongfang Bai even brought a big durian cake, like a birthday party, lighting candles on the cake, calling it the "Star Birth Day".

When Gu Xinyan becomes a big name in the future, she should always remember today as the first day of her journey.

Xu Xiangbei and Gu Xiangyi were in the kitchen preparing food for everyone.

The small apartment quickly became crowded and full of joyful laughter like graceful music rising and falling.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, and Xiao Lin wiped the cream from her forehead and ran to open it but froze at the doorway.

After Xiao Lin opened the door, there was silence, causing everyone to curiously look over; Liu Yuxing stood at the door wearing sunglasses, with a band-aid on his face.

Liu Yuxing looked defeated and pitiful, grasping Xiao Lin’s hand, "Ah Lin, I’m sorry, I want to talk to you, why aren’t you answering my calls?"

The atmosphere in the apartment suddenly became awkward.

Mist gathered in Xiao Lin’s beautiful eyes, her face turned grieved, and she abruptly shook off Liu Yuxing’s hand.

The past emotions still lay deep in her heart, she always wanted to forget them, but each time she was about to succeed, Liu Yuxing would appear, pouring salt on her still-raw wounds, making them bleed anew.

Dongfang Bai had always seen Liu Yuxing as a big brother; little did he expect Liu Yuxing would conspire to harm Gu Xinyan, such despicable means left a bad taste, and Dongfang Bai fell silent, ignoring Liu Yuxing.

Gu Xinyan and Ouyang Jiahui exchanged puzzled glances, not knowing how to react; they held no serious grudges against Liu Yuxing and even sympathized with him a bit.

Gu Xiangyi had no idea that before she came to see her sister, Gu Xinyan had been kidnapped; no one wanted to bring up such an unpleasant matter.

Seeing Liu Yuxing standing at the door, she recalled the news about him online, sympathetically smiling, "Oh, it’s the star, why are you standing at the door, not coming in?"

Xiao Lin slammed the door shut, then mechanically turned around, pretending as if nothing happened, "Let’s just continue with the cake."

Gu Xiangyi’s nerves were very sensitive, noticing that her sister, Ouyang Jiahui, and others were acting oddly, feeling they were hiding something from her.

"What’s going on, is there something you haven’t told me?"

Xu Xiangbei quickly grinned and put his arm around her shoulders, trying to pull her into the kitchen, but Gu Xiangyi lifted the sharp knife she was using to cut vegetables, indicating for Xu Xiangbei not to come close.

"Can anyone tell me what happened? Why aren’t you inviting him in? I am willing to treat him to a week of Jiangxin Building’s shrimp dumplings, plus... plus a week of KFC family buckets delivered! "

Gu Xiangyi’s offer of Jiangxin Building’s shrimp dumplings wasn’t tempting, so she kept upping the stakes until she included KFC family buckets; finally, the gossipy and food-loving Ouyang Jiahui couldn’t resist, and shouted out.