The Martial Artist Turned Movie Mogul-Chapter 956 - 955. You’re really too much!

"Aren’t you always the one handling it? I still have the filming of ’You Smile 3’ for the next half year."

"You still realize you only have one TV drama in production?"

Luo Lin was almost infuriated by her nonchalant tone, "And it’s a weekly drama at that!"

"Also, stop mentioning your so-called drug research. I remember it’s been going on for several months now. Actually, you could let it be without any issue, don’t try to fool me."

Tang Shu’s retort was swallowed back in resignation, "But I also have a play to perform."

"Right, and that’s exactly what I want to talk about—the play."

The power woman in the boss chair across her efficiently pulled out the targeted document from the stack of thick folders without even looking and handed it over to her.

"This is an invitation from the National Drama Association. Congratulations, you have been nominated for the Theater Performance Award this year for ’The Factory’."

Tang Shu was utterly astonished and repeatedly confirmed that the name in the folder was indeed hers.

"Hold on, this doesn’t make sense... An invitation from the Drama Association? I’m just a newcomer to the world of theater, there are many veterans in the circle whose acting is better than mine."

The status of plays in the entertainment industry is quite special; they have a considerable base, not only are there gatherings of experienced actors, but also a group of special grade actors recognized by the Eastern Country.

And her, a non-professional newbie to the entertainment industry for two years, fresh to the theater industry, was lucky enough to land a starring role in a play, so how could she receive such an important nomination?

Luo Lin’s gaze rested on her, filled with both pride and complexity, "Your acting has indeed greatly improved this year, and you are considered to have great talent in the entertainment industry, but there is still a gap compared to the elders of the Drama Association."

"I know."

So what’s the key point?

"’The Factory’ is a new play that has become popular this year. It has been nominated because the number of performances in the past six months has greatly exceeded that of other stage plays, meaning... your presence has changed the status of theater plays in the eyes of the public."

"I see."

Tang Shu understood that instead of saying she had been nominated for a Theater Performance Award, it would be more accurate to say the Drama Association gave her a certain reward in view of the significant contribution she had made to promoting theater.

Luo Lin shrugged, "The awards ceremony is scheduled for early January, and you must attend no matter what, and you must attend it with grandeur, whether for your future development or for the entire theater industry."

"So you’re saying there’s a high possibility I’ll win an award?"

"That... you might want to discuss with Master Yan and Master Ke."

To be honest, even Luo Lin couldn’t be sure since in the Drama Association are those regarded as artists by outsiders, even the kings and queens of the entertainment industry have to address them as seniors.

Who knows what they are really thinking? Perhaps it’s just to be a runner-up?

Tang Shu: "..."

She silently took a photo of the invitation and saved it to the album, her eyes then fell on the stack of folders.

"Is there anything else important?"

Luo Lin sat up straight and casually flipped open the first folder, "This is an invitation to this year’s National Drama Awards ceremony. ’The Doorway’ has created a viewership myth, and as expected, you’ve been nominated for Best Actress."

The ace agent seemed to be indifferent about the nominations, there was no need to explain it to Tang Shu, she put the folder aside and immediately opened the second one.

"This is an invitation to this year’s Golden Sound Film Awards ceremony. I’ve already discussed it with Director Xie, he said ’Typhoon’ won’t lack awards, and the crew should have a good number of nominations."

Tang Shu: "..."

Actually, it’s not that she’s indifferent, but rather there are too many to even feel excited about, right?

"What’s the third one?"

"Oh! This one, this one, and this one... they’re all invitations from various TV stations."

Luo Lin looked up, displaying a smile that was more professional than polite, "Remember the declaration about your hometown you made in front of the media a few days ago?"

"...Yi City?"

"Yes, that’s the one. You successfully turned it into a trending topic with just one sentence."

Tang Shu weakly pointed her finger at folders one, two, three, and four, "Don’t tell me, all these are invitations to participate in filming for Yi City?"

"Smart thinking, among them are invitations from Yi City TV station as well as the provincial station directly above it."

Luo Lin revealed an expression that said, "Even if you don’t want to go, you can’t really refuse," "As a phoenix who flew out from a small town, could you please contribute a bit to the hometown’s tourism industry?"

"..."

She wanted to reject the miraculous title of "phoenix."

Tang Shu had a very subtle expression, "Your words are telling me that the best choice is to accept the invitation from the provincial station of my hometown and just go through the motions?"

"That’s up to you."

The other party handed off the responsibility and was done with it.

In a ’damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ manner, Tang Shu turned to the last folder, "And what is this?"

"Oh~~ this one, out of all the variety shows that sent you invitations, I’ve picked this one out. It’s been a long time since you were on a reality show, hasn’t it?"

"Indeed, but I feel I’m already active enough on screen. Tell me why I must take on another one."

"Of course, there’s a reason. You’ve been nominated for Best Actress in ’Typhoon.’ If you want to get higher votes in the public voting channel, you need some exposure recently."

Luo Lin - Ace Agent - never does anything meaningless, "And the show I’ve picked for you, ’One Day Idol,’ is an online live broadcast type of reality show. You only need to spare two days, and it’s recently the hottest variety show."

Tang Shu was shamefully swayed by the "only needs two days."

She looked at the stack of folders, now just reordered, and made a decision on the spot:

"Negotiate with ’One Day Idol’ and the provincial station from my hometown, tell them I’d prefer to shoot a live reality show for two days in Yi City."

Luo Lin was taken aback for a moment, but once she understood the young master’s intention, she was utterly astonished.

"...You really know how to be lazy!"

Merging two shows into one? Completing the task of promoting your hometown while also boosting the votes, are you trying to reach the heavens?

***

In the end, Tang Shu still politely declined the Xu Family’s invitation using filming as an excuse.

Lin Yunlan, who had always been anxious, breathed a sigh of relief. She settled comfortably into the sofa at Palm Pavilion and took a cup of white tea from Yang Tiantian’s hands.

"It’s fine if you don’t want to go, we can just meet up here next time I think of you."

This mother, who firmly stood by her daughter’s side, was just agonizing over how awkward the scene would be if she went. Now, that thought had completely vanished.

"I know you don’t like Qianyu either; that child is too headstrong. If you don’t get along, there’s no need to force it."

If it comes to it, she’ll just visit more often. Is there a fear of not seeing her daughter enough?

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