Persuasion (Part 2)

  "Auntie, before I talk about my own TV series, can I ask what kind of role CCTV invited Yifei to play and what type of drama it is?" Ye Sumang asked with a smile.

  Ye Su Meng's question was also beyond Liu Mama's expectation, she didn't expect the boy to not immediately talk about his TV series, but instead ask such an seemingly unrelated question.

  "It's a play called 'Golden Powder Family', as for the specifics, I'm afraid I can't say more." Liu Mama thought for a moment and felt that there was no need to hide anything, so she told Ye Sumang roughly.

  "Jin Fen Shi Jia"? Ye Su Mang thought for a moment and immediately knew: "Is it an adaptation of Master Zhang Henshui's work?"

  "That's right." Liu Mama looked at Ye Sumang in surprise. Zhang Henshui was a master, but his literature was more popular among the older generation, and few young children knew this name.

  "Let me guess." Ye Sumang's mouth curled up with a confident smile, and she analyzed with confidence: "The CCTV drama will definitely not find a girl who has never acted before to take on the leading role, so the position of the female lead Leng Qingyue should not belong to Yifei. Similarly, it can make Aunt give up an opportunity for a female lead, I guess Yifei's role in this play should be quite weighty too, I think it should be the role of 'Bai Xiuzhu', right?"

  Liu's mother was first surprised and then nodded in approval, she really didn't expect that this boy could guess so much just based on a name.

  Seeing Liu's mother nod in agreement, Ye Sumang felt even more confident.

  "I'm glad I've also read this book, the character Bai Xiu Zhu is a bit spoiled and simple-minded, daring to love and hate, having a one-sided love for the male lead Jin Yan Xi, but always unable to get his heart. I don't know how you think, Auntie, but how can Yifei not be overshadowed by those big-name stars in this emotional plot?"

  Ye Sumang smiled calmly, but the question was a sharp stab.

  "Th...". Mrs. Liu was stunned.

  Because she also understands that CCTV's annual big play must be star-studded, he is confident in his own daughter, but he will not blindly think that his daughter can stand out among these big stars.

  Seeing Liu's mother with a thoughtful expression, Ye Sumang knew his chance had come.

  "I know that CCTV's annual big play is indeed a rare opportunity!" Ye Sumang said with a smile, and Liu Mama also nodded in agreement.

  But then, Ye Sumang suddenly said: "However, we also have to see if this play can make an actor successful. Why do actors choose scripts? Isn't it just to find a role that suits themselves?"

  At this point, Ye Sumang looked at Liu Yifei with a slightly downcast gaze and said seriously: "Yifei is still young, but the role of Bai Xizhu requires too much mature acting skills. I think it's not suitable for Yifei."

  That's where Ye Su Mang is clever. Competing with CCTV's big plays, he knows that no matter how he explains the advantages of his TV series, there will always be a feeling of incomparability, which is an inherent defect of TV series that cannot be made up for, because CCTV's reputation is really too great.

  However, Ye Su cleverly avoided the dramatic discussion and instead focused on the characters themselves, which made Liu's mother have to consider which one was more suitable for Liu Yifei.

  "Auntie, I don't know if you have a computer at home that I can borrow for a bit?" Ye Sumang felt the timing was ripe and made a request.

  "Ah, of course, it's upstairs." Liu Mama was slightly surprised and then led Ye Sumang to the guest room upstairs.

  Liu Yifei looked at the two of them with a complex expression, seemingly thinking of something, and let out a helpless sigh.

  After arriving at the guest room, Ye Sumang skillfully opened the computer, connected to the internet, opened a search engine and entered the five big characters 'Xian Jian Qi Xia Zhuan'.

  With a light tap of the Enter key, a row of network search results suddenly appeared on the screen.

  "Auntie, this is the TV series I'm going to film - 'The Legend of Sword and Fairy'" Yexu Mang yielded his seat to Liu Mama, so she could see these materials better.

  Sometimes people believe in the eyes of the masses, and often what the masses recognize, people will also unconsciously follow to recognize.

  Liu's mother was browsing the information and news about "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" with a curious face, taking this opportunity, Ye Su Meng finally started introducing her own TV series.

  From the game itself to the degree of adaptation, and then to the investment in TV dramas, Ye Sumang analyzed the plot and characters one by one with great patience for Liu Mama to listen.

  The more she listened, the more recognition shone in her eyes. Eventually, Liu's mother began to proactively ask about things she didn't understand regarding this TV series.

  "Auntie, [Jin Fen Shi Jia] may be a good show, but those who like it are definitely more adults with mature minds. They will also be more critical of the actors' acting skills, which is very difficult for Yifei to get their recognition since she has no drama experience."

  However, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy" is different. Its audience comes from gamers, who are more likely to have a childlike heart and are mostly young people. They pay more attention to whether the characters are cute and meet their expectations of Zhao Ling'er. Yifei is youthful and radiant, and her age is close to that of the character, so I think she can better showcase her strengths in this role compared to Bai Shuzhu!

  "Well, now that you mention it, there's some truth to it. But I still want to ask my friend about this matter, after all, he was the one who fought for that role, and most of Yifei's performances in China were also arranged by him." Liu Mama had already been moved by Ye Sumang's words, but she still had a hint of hesitation in her heart and wanted to hear that person's opinion.

  In front of Ye Sumang, Liu's mother took out her mobile phone and made a call.

  "Jin Fei, I'm Xiao Li, there's something I want to talk to you about..."

  “……”

  "Yes, that's right, I'm also in a dilemma... Oh, okay, wait a minute..." Liu's mother suddenly handed the phone she was talking on to Ye Sumang and said softly: "Jinfei wants to talk to you for a bit."

  Ye Sumang nodded and took the phone.

  "Hello, I am Ye Sumang, the director of this TV series."

  "Hello! I'm Chen Jinfeng, and I'm Qianqian's current agent. Xiaoli just told me a rough idea of what's going on, and I think it's worth considering. When can you bring the script over? That way we can make a more informed decision." The man's voice was deep and steady, causing Ye Sumang's body to tense up involuntarily.

  "Alright, I'll deliver the script at 8 o'clock sharp tomorrow morning."

  "That's it, give the phone to Xiaoli."

  After hanging up the phone, Ye Sumang's eyebrows furrowed slightly. The conversation just now made him feel very passive. The majesty revealed in the other party's voice gave him a sense of oppression in his heart. Throughout the conversation, it was also the other party asking and himself answering. It was obviously an aura from someone superior, and the other party must be a person with a very high status.

  He clenched his fist secretly, and Ye Sumang's eyes were filled with longing at this moment. He suddenly also yearned to become a strong person who could influence others' judgments with just one tone of voice.

  Soon, Mrs. Liu hung up the phone and sent Ye Sumang downstairs with a smile on her face.

  "Yifei, help Mom send off Mr. Ye."

  "Ah? Got it." Liu Yifei didn't know what she was thinking at this moment, her expression a bit dazed. Under the urging of Liu's mother, she suddenly realized that Ye Sumang had already put on his shoes and was about to leave, so he hastily stood up, tidied up his clothes, and ran over.

  The road in the neighborhood is not long, and it took less than three minutes to walk back to the exit. Looking at the sky that was already getting late, Ye Sumang smiled and said to Liu Yifei beside her: "Let's go back, this is enough."

  "I... I have a question for you." Liu Yifei suddenly asked, biting her lip, after a long silence.