The Film Emperor Asks For Divorce Every Day 影帝每天都想离婚[穿书] Ch. 30 part 1

Translated by Neirith

Yun He felt that he was too calm, not at all like an amateur.

From the time of the official announcement until now, he had merely waited for public opinion to escalate. Waited for everyones’ curiosity to be piqued, for their appetites to be roused, and when the attention was at its highest, only then did he begin to fight back.

If all of her artists were as collected as Ling Qing, she wouldn’t have to worry so much every day.

Thinking this, Yun He couldn’t help but look forward to managing Ling Qing.

She quickly contacted the person in charge of the official blog for《March Peach Blossom Smile》.

“Xiao Wang, the statement I previously forwarded to you, you can post it now. Remember the format and just follow the screenshot I showed you before. Go ahead and post it.”

On Weibo, the keyword【Ling Qing】was still rising in popularity and had already reached 10th place.

At this time, the official blog for《March Peach Blossom Smile》posted an official statement.

[March Peach Blossom V]: Since the time of the official announcement, we have received many private messages and comments in regards to the reason why the protagonist is no Chen Hongming, but Ling Qing. The crew will proceed to explain the matter below.

First, the crew appreciates the efforts of both Mr. Chen Hongming as well as Mr. Ling Qing. 

Second, the role cast per audition. Only based by auditioning, can the director determine whether the actor is suitable for the role.

In the early, mid, and late stages of casting, the crew issued multiple invitations for auditions to Mr. Chen Hongming with the hopes that Mr. Chen Hongming could audition for the role of He Chaoyang. However, Mr. Chen Hongming repeatedly refused these invitations.

In lieu of this, the crew gave up the role that was previously allocated to Mr. Chen Hongming after much deliberation.

Furthermore, Mr. Ling Qing performed well in the audition. In order to accurately cast this role, the crew decided to select Mr. Ling Qing after careful consideration.

One is an established actor, while the other is an unknown newcomer. In choosing between the two, most would choose the former. However, we have chosen the latter.

Because for us,《March Peach Blossom Smile》is not merely a film and television project nor a job, but also the efforts of our hard work and dedication.

In this manner, we may choose to go with the flow, but we cannot abandon our hardwork and dedication.

Below are two WeChat screenshots as well as a video file.

Although the ID and avatars are missing in the below screenshots, it can be seen that these are dialogues in which the crew invited Chen Hongming to audition, and in which Chen Hongming refused.

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The video recording was of the day of the audition. When the director tossed the fan to Ling Qing, Ling Qing caught it and snapped open the fan, instantly changing his expression.

He then shook the fan gently as he whispered his thanks.

After a while, the internet began to ripple again. 

“I was just commenting on how the crew would rather go with a newcomer than Chen Hongming. Turns out, it’s because Chen Hongming didn’t want to audition. How arrogant!”

“Amazing, just because he thought he was popular, he thought the crew would choose him without needing to audition. If he was really popular, he would rise on his own!”

“He’s high in popularity, but his temper is big.”

“Wow, the crew invited him three times. They sent him three humble invites in good faith which is more than enough. Why shouldn’t they change out his role? He already regards himself as a film emperor.”

“Quick, stop insulting film emperors. What did film emperors do wrong? I’ve never seen any film emperors who made such a big deal about auditions before.”

“I originally thought that the Peach Blossom crew was raising a newcomer and thought this drama was definitely going to be bad. Now that I’ve seen the statement and the screenshots, I think the crew is really good! If you don’t want to audition, then don’t! That’s the way current film emperors act! Take responsibility!”

“The main problem is Chen Hongming’s attitude. The role wasn’t even decided yet, and he already decided not to audition. Next time, if he really enters the big leagues and still decides to show up late and leave early, he’ll anger the directors. He definitely won’t go far.”

“The director is wise. With this kind of bad attitude, it’s best to switch him out as soon as possible!”

“That’s right! I think Ling Qing is great. Especially that last smile, so handsome!”

“Me too, me too! Here I was, thinking Ling Qing must be ugly since he didn’t have any selfies on Weibo. I thought he should be ugly, but I didn’t think this little brother would be so good looking. So handsome!”

“With all due respect, I think Ling Qing is more handsome than Chen Hongming.”

“Not only more handsome, but his temperament is better, right? So handsome!”

“I really like him! Based on the pictures, this is exactly how I imagined He Chaoyang!”

As the Weibo netizens continued their praise, the winds of fortune reversed. 

“So envious of Peach Blossom fans. The crew is obviously working so hard on this project and taking it seriously. They would rather not go with the flow, but ensure that all characters are cast appropriately. The book fans must be so happy.”

“The main reason is that Ling Qing is so handsome! I was thinking before that there were some golden lambs who came in through the back door. They were all ugly and pudgy. It seems that Ling Qing was really the one most suitable out of all those who auditioned for He Chaoyang. So the director chose him.”

“Me too, I feel his smile and the look in his eyes makes him look so charismatic. Three points romantic, three points sentimental, much more charming than Chen Hongming.”

“Fortunately, Chen Hongming wasn’t chosen. His acting skills are abysmal. I would rather choose a newcomer.”

“I think newcomers nowadays are pretty good. After so many years, I’ve had enough of these faces. It’s nice to see some new blood.”

“Our next door book fans are so enviable. I hope my favorite book can meet the same crew, ying ying ying.”

Ling Qing watched as his Weibo fans grew rapidly, the comments growing with them.

The words of Chen Hongming’s fans had been suppressed, replaced by people encouraging with words like, “Brother, you can do it!”

“Brother, you must act well, our Chaoyang is great!”

“Brother, you’re so handsome! You’re so strong!”

“Brother, ignore Chen Hongming’s fans, act well!”

“Looking forward to brother’s He Chaoyang!”

Ling Qing glanced at these and smiled. 

Seeing the winds of change, Yun He noticed that Ling Qing’s searches had almost reached their peak. In order to add heat, she contacted several marketing accounts and let them make their move.

In that moment, Ling Qing’s act came full circle. Many more people became curious, asking, “Who is that handsome man? Is this a screencap of a show?”

“It’s《March Peach Blossom Smile》.” Fans of the novel came out when they heard the news, responding positively, “This is a screencap of the audition for He Chaoyang in《March Peach Blossom Smile》. This little actor is called Ling Qing and he plays He Chaoyang. If you like what you see, go read the book first. It’s really beautiful and super sweet!”

Passersby were shocked. “I’ve never heard of the name Ling Qing, but this little actor is really handsome. It’s been rare to see such a good looking newcomer over the past few years. I need to pay more attention.”

“This little actor plays so well with the fan. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone so gracefully open a fan, and he didn’t pretend to be suave. Amazing!”

“Ahhhhh, my immortal soul! Although he wasn’t wearing ancient clothing, he already had the temperament of an ancient! So handsome!”

The passersby on Weibo were surprised. All the while, Ling Qing reposted the official announcement that the crew had released. 

[Ling Qing V]: Hello, everyone. I am Ling Qing and also He Chaoyang. I’ll do my best.

After seeing what he had posted, book fans and face-cons went to his page to repost his message and cheer him on. 

There was also a small essay composed by the book fans explaining the character of He Chaoyang, encouraging him to act it out well.

Seeing this, Ling Qing slowly laughed. 

Not long after, the author of 《March Peach Blossom Smile》also reposted the crew’s official statement, expressing her sentiments and reaffirming the crew’s choice.

“I like anyone who respects the role and takes it seriously,” she stated.

After seeing this statement, book fans couldn’t help but rally their support for Ling Qing.

In their opinion, someone who wasn’t even willing to audition couldn’t be said to be respecting the role. Since Chen Hongming didn’t respect their male god, there was no need to respect him.

At this point, the hype surrounding the official announcement had come to a close. 

There was no doubt that Ling Qing and the crew had come out as winners. Ling Qing had successfully pushed himself into the limelight and attracted many book fans as well as face-cons for himself.

Meanwhile, the crew had established a good reputation for themselves while winning the support of fans and passersby.

Both parties had benefited enormously, while the only one who suffered was Chen Hongming, who now knew that he had been replaced.

After Yun He and Ling Qing had finished their phone conversation, the phone once again rang. Picking up the phone, Yun He found that it was Chen Hongming.

She asked, “What’s up?”

“Did you hear the official announcement about《March Peach Blossom Smile》? I’m not the protagonist, it’s someone I’ve never heard of before. Some man named Ling Qing!”

Yun He replied coolly, “I know. Ling Qing is a new artist recently signed with our company.”

Chen Hongming was shocked. “You already knew?”

“Even if we don’t sign the contract, we agents already know. Otherwise, if we fail to recognize someone from our own company, that would be really embarrassing.”

“Then you already knew I was replaced in《March Peach Blossom Smile》?”

Yun He sighed. “I already told you before. If you don’t renew the contract with the company, the company is likely to arrange the role for someone else. But you didn’t believe me and thought it was impossible, so you didn’t take me seriously. What do you want me to do?”

When Chen Hongming heard these words, he seemed to be stifled.

Yun He did indeed remind him of this, but he felt it was an impossibility. He was, after all, the most popular artist at Morning Rise. And after spending so much for him, how could they so easily abandon him?

Besides, Morning Rise was already planning on renewing his contract. If they didn’t give him the role, who else would they give it to?

“Then you should tell me beforehand!” Chen Hongming started angrily, “Sister Yun, this work has a large investment from Morning Rise. I’m the most popular artist in the company, and now I’m being cut off. Do you know what they’re saying about me online? You’re a well-known agent from the company. Aren’t you ashamed?”

Yun He laughed to herself and made a cup of milk tea. 

“Hongming, you seem to have forgotten that I’m only an agent, not the boss. If the boss wants to make the change, can I stop it?”

Chen Hongming sneered, “The agent’s job is to help the artist get resources. You’ve already killed the goose, so how can it fly? Yun He, you think you can’t handle me anymore, right?”

Yun He thought he was being really ludicrous. If it wasn’t for herself or the works provided by Morning rise, or for Yu Chen to open the doors for him, then where would he be today?

He even had the gall to say something like this. 

“It seems that not only have you already found your new home, but your new agent.”

Chen Hongming continued in an elevated tone, “I was still undecided, but now it seems you really can’t handle me. Before, when I was unpopular, you only needed to listen to Yu Chen and give me resources. Now that I’m popular, there’s nothing you can do if Yu Chen doesn’t want to give me resources.”

“But this is only to be expected. Sister Yun, if you were truly capable, how could it be that out of all the artists you’ve had over the years, I’m the only one who became popular? It’s only out of luck that you met me. A blind cat managed to pick up a dead mouse. I was the one who brought you to soar, it wasn’t you who made me popular.”

Yun He smirked as she took a sip of tea. “You’ve really forgotten the way you used to sit in the well.*” ^{*she’s implying that he’s a frog at the bottom of the well}

She placed down her cup and continued, “Chen Hongming, after saying so much, tell me. Are you really not planning on renewing the contract with Morning Rise?”

Chen Hongming laughed. “I would be crazy to renew the contract with Morning Rise. Isn’t Yu Chen planning to shirk me and give resources to someone else? That’s fine, let him raise someone else. When the time comes for the company to go bankrupt, that’ll be really funny.”

“Yeah.” Yun He automatically cut out all the useless chatter, “Well, good luck then.”

As she finished, she hung up the phone.

‘Idiot!’ She scolded in her heart. This kind of trash would know what he missed only after leaving Morning Rise.

From the day she took on Chen Hongming, she already knew he wasn’t very smart. But it was okay, the entertainment industry sold their persona, not their true personality.

Thus, she had cultured a special persona for Chen Hongming, and watched as he showcased the gentle and sunny appearance as per the persona.

After acting for so long, Chen Hongming believed that the person the fans liked was him. 

However, he now appears to be a crook, and with his true personality, Yun He didn’t have to think too hard. She already knew he was going to implode. 

Only Notion is a large company, and because it is a large company, there are also many big names signed under them.

What kind of competent agent would follow you around 24 hours a day, reminding you what to say and how to act at all times.

Chen Hongming is actually unsuitable for a large company like Only Notion.

She calmly took another sip of her milk tea, unperturbed by Chen Hongming’s business.

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At the same time, the heroine of《March Peach Blossom Smile》, Tan Keyao, and the second male lead, Zhong Huan, were both grimacing angrily at Ling Qing’s appearance.

“What’s going on? Didn’t you say that the male lead was Chen Hongming? How did it switch to some unknown newcomer? Who knows where he came from!”

Tan Keyao slammed down on the table as she questioned her agent, “I pushed back so many activities, so many other roles, only for some unknown 18,000 tier to take the role? Does it look like I’m running a charity?”

The agent Zhang Xin immediately assuaged, “You know that the main investor in this work is Morning Rise. Ling Qing is an artist from Morning Rise and he passed Director Li’s audition. There’s nothing to be done about it.”

“Is Morning Rise insane? Between Chen Hongming and some 18,000 tier, who would you choose? They thought of using me to carry the palanquin, well I don’t think this is acceptable!”

Tan Keyao glared at her agent and said, “Go to the crew and demand that the male lead is changed to Chen Hongming, otherwise I won’t act in this anymore.”

“Oh my great aunt,” Zhang Xin had a headache, “You already signed the contract. If you don’t want to play anymore, then we have to pay the penalty.”

“But when I signed the contract, wasn’t it set for Chen Hongming? Who would have thought this mess would have appeared?”

“But it wasn’t stipulated in our contract!” Zhang Xin argued helplessly, “We didn’t state that the main character in this work needed to be played by Chen Hongming. There is nothing to say that the protagonist can’t be played by a newcomer, so there’s no way for us to fight it.”

“So I need to carry the palanquin for this idiot?” Tan Keyao sniggered, “I’m a second tier actress. Here I was, thinking of riding Chen Hongming’s waves to rise in the ranks. It would be fine even if I didn’t become first tier. Now I have to act with some 18,000 tier. What do I do? Who even is this guy?”

Zhang Xin was completely helpless. 

Nobody thought that this kind of change would occur when filming was about to start. He peered at Tan Keyao and as he tried to persuade her, he wondered how they could get away with paying the least amount of penalties in order to leave.

Like Tan Keyao, he felt that without Chen Hongming’s role in《March Peach Blossom Smile》was bound to fail. Therefore, there was no need to waste time on this work that was bound to fail.

However, Zhong Huan was different. He shouted angrily, “What reason do I have not to act? Do I have too much money? If I don’t act, will Ling Qing pay the penalty for me? Not only do I have to act, but I have to act well. When it’s broadcast, tell the marketing team to praise me every day. Say that I’m better than Ling Qing, that my acting skills are superb, and that I’m the highlight of the show!”

“Not only will I act, I’ll suppress him, this resource guzzler who came in through the back door. I’m not afraid of him!”

His agent looked at him speechlessly. After thinking for a while, he handed him a glass of hot water. “Don’t hurt yourself out of anger. Drink some water.”

Zhong Huan gulped down the water in one go. “One more!”

The agent: …

The agent silently passed him another glass.

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