The Film Emperor Asks For Divorce Every Day 影帝每天都想离婚[穿书] Ch. 27

Translated by Neirith

Yu Chen: …

“I recall that your hearing is quite good. It’s exactly as you heard, so you should know what should and shouldn’t happen. Don’t let him get involved in any scandals and try to resolve issues before they arise, got it?”

Yun He doesn’t get it. Yun He wants to cry.

Why should she have to take on the boss’s spouse? She doesn’t want to help the boss’s spouse debut!

“Mr. Yu, I’m not capable enough, please change the agent.”

Yu Chen merely laughed. “You’re being too modest, Yun He.”

“I’m serious.”

“It just so happens that I’m also serious.”

Yun He: …

Yun He broke down. “Can I get a raise?”

“That depends on your performance.”

“I’ll treat your spouse well!”

“Good luck~”

After that, Yu Chen hung up.

Staring at the phone, Yun He couldn’t help but feel regretful. Her male god was married! And she had to help his spouse debut!

Life is too hard!

Now was the time to supplement with something sweet, like cake! Have two slices!

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The next morning, the sleepy Ling Qing was roused by Yu Chen.

“It’s so early,” Ling Qing tiredly grumbled.

Yu Chen gingerly rubbed his face, saying, “It’s not that early. You have an audition today, and you have to meet your agent before the audition.”

Ling Qing sat up wordlessly, yet still felt resistant. He glared at Yu Chen with a trace of anger in his eyes. 

Having been glared at until he was unnerved, Yu Chen stated, “Don’t blame me. You’re the one who wanted to act, it’s not me who forced you.”

Ling Qing snorted.

As Yu Chen tried to placate him, Ling Qing suddenly turned over and pressed him down with a kiss. 

Although he was momentarily stunned, Yu Chen instinctively hugged him and returned his kiss. 

When Ling Qing felt he had had enough kisses, his mood lifted and he got out of bed to get ready.

Seeing his back, Yu Chen looked on and smiled helplessly. 

By the time the two arrived at the company, Yun He was already waiting for them in the conference room. Beside her was Huo Qi. 

He had been informed by Yun He last night that Ling Qing intended to enter the entertainment industry, and he’d almost dropped his phone in shock. 

Didn’t Yu Chen dislike Ling Qing? Why would he bring him into their company, even letting Yun He manage him?

As he watched the two enter alongside each other, his doubts increased. Why did it seem like the relationship between the two had improved in the brief period of time when he hadn’t seen them?

How odd.

Ling Qing followed Yu Chen and sat down in the conference room. 

Yu Chen gave a brief introduction. “This is Ling Qing, my spouse, and a new artist at our company. Yun He will be responsible for you.”

Yun He: …

Yun He doesn’t want to be responsible. Yun He dare not be responsible.

In spite of herself, Yun He nodded and replied, “Correct.”

Huo Qi looked between the two before looking at Ling Qing. “Sister-in-law, why did you suddenly decide to become an actor?”

Ling Qing replied calmly, “I have nothing better to do, so I just wanted to try it out.”

“Then, what kind of character do you want to play?”

Yu Chen answered for him, “Yun He will take him to audition for He Chaoyang’s role this afternoon. If he doesn’t make the cut, let him play a supporting role.”

Despite having heard about Yu Chen’s plans beforehand, he was still surprised to hear it in person.

Ling Qing, a newcomer, wanted to play a leading role as soon as he joined. The expectations were too high. He didn’t have a degree in it and had never acted before, so playing a supporting role was only appropriate to increase his experience.

“For He Chaoyang, I think it’s too difficult.” Huo Qi stated resolutely. “The amount we’ve invested in this drama is quite large, and the female lead and second male lead are somewhat popular. Additionally, Chen Hongming, the previous male lead, recently became popular. These people will certainly object to the change in male lead, so unless sister-in-law is really good at acting, it’s better not to pursue this. We can arrange a supporting role privately.”

Huo Qi suggested a compromise, “Sister-in-law, you may as well audition for the third male lead. There aren’t too many scenes, so you can practice before trying to take on a male lead role.”

Yu Chen felt that what he suggested was appropriate. Although the three replacements selected by Huo Qi weren’t as popular as Chen Hongming, they weren’t newcomers and had built their fanbases.

On the other hand, Ling Qing was different. He didn’t have any fans and was a pure amateur, one who couldn’t be any more fresh. If he wanted to play He Chaoyang, he would certainly be disdained by the artists working with him.

“Well, what do you think?” Yu Chen asked Ling Qing. 

Ling Qing still felt there was no issue. “Why don’t I audition first? Then, I’ll take whichever role the director feels is appropriate.”

“Great. Well, you and Yun He should go get ready.”

“Okay.”

Ling Qing rose, and Yun He quickly followed suit, going with him into an office.

Huo Qi rapped on the table as he watched them leave, before turning to ask Yu Chen, “What’s going on with you? Didn’t you dislike him? Why did you still bring him here?”

“He wants to act.”

“He wants to act, so you let him? Didn’t you always say that you’d never find your other half from those in the entertainment industry?”

Yu Chen cast him a look of frustration. “Do you understand the sequence of events? He became my other half before he entered the entertainment industry.”

“Shouldn’t you object? Of all the trades, he had to pick this one?”

“Everyone should have the right to choose their line of work.”

Huo Qi laughed raucously with eyes full of suspicion. “When did you get so good at debating? Do you like him?”

“Me, like him?” Yu Chen was unwilling to admit it. “Are you blind?”

“Then why did you sign with him and let Yun He take him?”

As he enunciated this, Huo Qi suddenly remembered, “Wait, what about the contract?”

“What contract?”

“The contract you signed!” Huo Qi eyed him, “He’s now an artist with Morning Rise, so where’s his contract? How come I didn’t see it?”

Yu Chen had no words. “He’s my wife, what kind of contract does he need to sign?!”

Huo Qi retorted with an exaggerated and elongated “oooh.” 

“You don’t like him? How come you’re not willing to sign a contract with him?”

Yu Chen simply scowled at him, thinking that he really deserved a beating today. 

“I have something else to do, so I’ll be leaving first.” As soon as he stood up to leave, he seemed to recall something and warned Huo Qi, “Don’t meddle in his affairs. If I find you’ve signed a contract with him, you’ll find yourself dealing with me!”

Huo Qi: …

He watched as the door shut with a loud bang. Is it that embarrassing to admit that you like him?

If you don’t like him, why are you protecting him like this?! Even if you like him, you can’t simply hand the company over to him!

Didn’t you previously say you’d become a dog if you liked him? Don’t you seem like a dog right now?

Huo Qi shook his head, thinking that Ling Qing was really amazing and seemed to be somewhat skilled. 

—

Ling Qing discussed with Yun He for a while before Yun He asked, “Have you reviewed the script? This drama is going to start soon, Ling…”

Yun He paused, not knowing how to address him.

“Just call me Brother Ling.” Ling Qing stated.

“But, I’m older than you.” Yun He said hesitantly.

It was then that Ling Qing recalled that Yu Chen was older than the original owner, and those around Yu Chen were even older, so it really wasn’t appropriate for him to be called brother*. ^{*Ling Qing asked to be called 哥 (older brother) as opposed to 弟 (younger brother)}

 “Then, just call me Ling Qing.”

Yun He agreed with a nod, “Ling Qing, if you really want to act in this drama, then you should start to memorize your lines right after the audition today. Otherwise, once the drama starts filming in half a month, you’ll be scolded.”

Ling Qing frowned. “It’s starting in half a month? That fast?” After contemplating for a while, he asked, “Did something happen to the previous male lead? Is this the second round of auditions?”

Having believed that he was a newcomer, Yun He hadn’t expected him to have knowledge of the inner workings of the entertainment industry. Surprisingly, he seemed to be smarter than she believed. 

She nodded and reported Chen Hongming’s situation. 

Upon hearing this, Ling Qing laughed. 

Just as he was starting out, he was unexpectedly handed a hot potato. 

Yu Chen had acted before the start of the drama in order to give other people the opportunity to rise, but this would inexplicably pushed Chen Hongming further.

Additionally, while the second male and female leads were willing to act alongside Chen Hongming, they wouldn’t necessarily be willing to act with others, especially amateurs. 

This was especially true for the primary female lead. 

Naturally, Yu Chen was unconcerned. After all, he was the boss. He only needed to support his own artists. In regards to others’ dissatisfactions, they were simply not within his considerations.

This was why he unhesitantly replaced Chen Hongming and prepared three other artists with potential. 

Therefore, it was no wonder that Huo Qi and Yu Chen suggested that he play the third male lead, lest he face dauntless pressure. To play the male lead was both a blessing and a curse.

Yu Chen probably hadn’t wanted him to come under fire, so he gave him a safer route. 

However, he merely suggested it to him and didn’t demand that he stick with the third male lead. That is to say, if he really wanted to play the male lead, Yu Chen wouldn’t object.

Actually, Ling Qing felt that Yu Chen probably wanted him to play the male lead. 

And truthfully, he wanted to play the male lead. 

There was the safe route, but the entertainment industry was never really safe. If he had always stuck with the safe route, then he would never become a film emperor. 

Alas, Ling Qing was never the type to be content. He preferred adversity. 

Before he crossed over, he had struggled for a few years before graduating from supporting roles to main roles. Having already gone through this process, he didn’t feel like repeating it. 

“If I played He Chaoyang, what would Chen Hongming think of me?”

“He would think you stole his role.”

Yun He clearly knew her artists. “That’s why I suggest that you don’t pick up the role of He Chaoyang. You should start off with the third male lead.”

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The author has something to say:

Ling Qing: Yeah, but I don’t think it’s necessary

Ling Qing: Let’s just jump straight to the male lead.

Yu Chen: Good luck, my wife!

Yu Chen: My wife doesn’t need to sign a contract, this company will be his sooner or later!

Ling Qing: I recorded what you said~

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