The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul-Chapter 63 - 62. The so-called extensive connections

Chapter 63: 62. The so-called extensive connections

Chapter 63: 62. The so-called extensive connections

How exactly did Director Xie know that Tang Shu had the skills to play the role of a female assassin?

This had become a mystery in the hearts of the fifty little actresses.

But now, hearing her own agent say this, Xiao Hua suddenly felt like she had guessed the truth of the matter.

“Originally, I was somewhat unwilling to accept my loss to her, but after watching that video of more than a minute… Tsk, I have to say, Director Xie’s judgment is really good.”

Of course, the agent who had discovered her had an even better eye.

Putting everything else aside, Tang Shu’s face, full of collagen, was truly exceptional.

She was a perfect fit for the script’s description of a beautiful female killer who had been trained from a young age and was not yet eighteen.

The agent beside her sighed, seemingly lamenting over missing out on a Precious Jade.

“This newcomer has a look that’s very suitable for the big screen, not only with high recognition but also the type that can dazzle people at a glance.”

Suddenly, the Young Leading Actress didn’t know whether to be jealous or to praise her for her good luck.

“Alright, let’s consider this matter over, since neither of us got the role of the female assassin, it’s not a big loss, is it?”

Two months ago, to get this role, over fifty actresses fought tooth and nail, setting numerous traps for each other behind the scenes.

However, reality taught all of them a lesson.

Right, no one got it.

“The loss indeed isn’t big, but I’m afraid you’ll have one more formidable enemy from now on.”

Tang Shu, if she showed even a bit of promise, would enter the public’s field of vision after the movie’s release.

And by then, she would no longer be just any newcomer.

As soon as the agent finished speaking, Xiao Hua felt even more disheartened.

“Don’t talk about it anymore, let’s just hurry to the next engagement.”

***

Herbal Hall.

At the counter, Xie Yunzhen sat in the boss’s chair, his hands skillfully tapping on the keyboard, his eyes focused and sparkling as they watched the screen.

“Block left, block left, attack!”

“Damn it, heal, you idiot!”

“Use the ultimate, dammit, how did I end up with such a pig-headed teammate…”

“Smack——”

With a sound, a knock came from above Xie Yunzhen’s head.

Updat𝒆d fr𝑜m freewebnøvel.com.

“Ow, that hurts——”

He looked up at the person who had arrived, his eyes tinged with red from staying up late.

However, upon seeing who it was, his anger deflated like a punctured balloon, swiftly subsiding.

“Grandpa, why did you hit me?”

“Me hitting you is already being gentle. What were you saying just now? All those years of upbringing went to waste!”

Old Master Xie, frustrated at his grandson’s lack of progress, immediately lost his temper and picked up a book to hit his grandson on the head again.

“Smack smack——”

“Ow, it hurts, Grandpa I was wrong, I really was, I promise not to swear anymore, okay?”

Xie Yunzhen felt very guilty.

He had finally found an opportunity to team up for a game, but unluckily ended up with a terrible teammate, and in his impatience, completely forgot where he was.

“Hmph, how did I end up with such a disappointing descendant!”

Old Master Xie thought of a friend who had recently found a promising new talent, then looked back at the person in front of him, suddenly feeling even more displeased.

Heartblocked!

Depressing!

How had he, so wise his entire life, failed to produce someone who made any mark in the field of medicine?

Xie Yunzhen gave a sly smile to Old Master Xie, his little hand stealthily exiting the game he was playing.

He paid no attention to his own move, which had already earned him a tongue-lashing from his teammates.

“Grandpa, why have you come back so late today?”

He glanced at the sunset outside the window; it was already 7 o’clock in the evening.

If it had been any other day, the old man would have been in his own Medicinal Garden by now.

Old Master Xie, holding a small glass vial in his hand, sat down in the small compartment where he usually prepared pills.

“A few days ago, I got an exquisite Elixir from Grandpa Yu’s house, so I came over to study its ingredients.”

As he responded to his little grandson, he unscrewed the glass bottle and poured out a Concentrated Heart Rain Dew Pill, muttering softly to himself.

“Huairen said it contained Exquisite Plant, but I can’t smell it at all. It makes no sense——”

The small vial in his hand was indeed the same batch of pills taken from Professor Yu last time.

Xie Yunzhen was no longer surprised by such matters; his grandpa was a medical fanatic, often getting engrossed in interesting things, regardless of time and place.

He deftly arranged Old Master Xie’s usual tools while turning around to make tea.

“Wait a moment——”

“Eh? Is there something else, Grandpa?”

“I hear from your second brother that you accompanied Little Yu to Yun Province this time?”

Upon hearing this, Xie Yunzhen faltered again; could it be that his second brother had complained to the old man once more?

“Yes, I just got back yesterday.”

However, Old Master Xie’s subsequent words relieved him.

“That Xiao Tang is one of Grandpa Yu’s students. Tell Little Yu to make sure not to shortchange her on her salary now that she’s a special consultant at Cloudscape Pharma.”

That girl is skilled at Processing Exquisite Plant, and talents of her age are not easy to come by.

“I understand. My cousin is always generous when it comes to talent, so you can rest assured, Grandpa.”

Good, he wasn’t here to settle scores with him.

Xie Yunzhen didn’t take the matter too seriously; hearing Old Master Xie mention the two of them, he was reminded of another issue.

“Right, Grandpa, during our time in Yun Province, Consultant Tang made a mosquito-repellent ointment for us, and my cousin said he wanted you to take a look at its effectiveness.”

The next moment, a small medicine box appeared before Old Master Xie.

Even through the box lid, a faint medicinal scent wafted out.

“Oh? Have you tried this ointment yourself?”

Old Master Xie held the Concentrated Heart Jade Dew Pill in one hand and took the medicine box with the other.

And inevitably, his mind wandered to the thought of his old friend’s upcoming paper; he decided never to underestimate this female student again.

Xie Yunzhen certainly knew the ointment’s effectiveness, and he explained it briskly, all but singing its praises.

“You have to believe me, Grandpa, I’ve personally experienced it — the effects are even better than those we sell in our store!”

“So, were you able to identify the ingredients used in it?”

“…uh, heh heh——”

Xie Yunzhen gave a sheepish smile, already leaning toward the door.

Old Master Xie could easily see through his grandson’s evident attempt to escape and snorted disapprovingly.

“Alright, leave it here. I’ll have Little Yu look at it later.”

“Okie-dokie, then I’ll leave it to you, sir!”

***

Since returning to campus, Tang Shu’s life had become quite orderly.

With the research on Snow Soul Grass from Professor Yu’s side having reached a pause, she spent almost all her free time in the library of Medical University.

She was either reading books about actors or overcoming several modern subjects she had never encountered before.

“Shushu, can you keep up with your coursework? If you don’t understand the notes, you can ask me!”