Twisted Dreams-Chapter 283 - 350: Audition
Wang Dazhou had a nickname in the film industry—King of Bad Films.
The films he made were indeed bad, but they did earn him quite a bit of money.
It's hard to believe, but Wang Dazhou actually wanted to make a good film.
He's over fifty now, and with only a few years left before he has to retire, what director with ambition would want to make bad films for a lifetime?
[Demon Bar] was a story he couldn't forget after taking a glance.
He felt this was the best gift heaven gave him in his twilight years!
How could the final work of an artist fear power or vulgarity?
"Chase them all away?"
The assistant director was stunned.
Wang Dazhou nodded firmly.
The assistant director expressed subtly:
"There are two people who might still need some face."
Wang Dazhou let out a cold humph:
"But ask around in Beijing, who the hell has face with me, Wang Dazhou?!"
The assistant director pursed his lips:
"Zhu Dajun from South Sea."
Wang Dazhou immediately felt a toothache.
Zhu Dajun is an underground mogul from South Sea, and theoretically, Wang doesn't need to fear him in the Imperial Capital.
However, this guy is like a toad, disgusting.
If he doesn't give him face, Zhu Dajun will shamelessly cause trouble every day.
Wang Dazhou rubbed his forehead:
"Who did he recommend?"
The assistant director quickly pulled out a tablet with a beauty's profile:
"Former leading actress Tian Xiaomi, who once had scandals, hoping to make a comeback with our film."
Wang Dazhou's expression looked a bit better.
If it's Tian Xiaomi, then it might be worth trying, as she's actually someone who can make films.
Wang Dazhou asked:
"Who's the other one you mentioned?"
The assistant director quickly pulled out another beauty's photo and some hot dance videos of her:
"The latest online streaming goddess, Zhang Shi'ai."
Wang Dazhou stared at Zhang Shi'ai's photo, dumbfounded.
An exaggerated bombshell figure, overflowing with allure.
It indeed conforms to the image of an Enchanting Demon.
However, he had seen many female influencers.
Most were a collection monster of beauty filters and cosmetic surgery, the videos couldn't be trusted.
For his last masterpiece, he really didn't want to find those messy women.
Wang Dazhou shook his head:
"Who's backing this one?"
The assistant director looked around:
"Spokesperson for Seven Star Building, backed by a family with the surname Liu."
Wang Dazhou shuddered:
"The Liu Family?"
This audition opportunity still had to be given.
If he offended the Liu Family, he wouldn't be able to make this film.
Wang Dazhou felt deflated like a pierced balloon.
He thought his last film could be like a true artist, fearless of societal elites, taking one daring shot.
He believed his final masterpiece could be as pure as a virgin.
To ensure no one could interfere with his film, he had almost spent all his savings, just to avoid investors pointing fingers.
But reality gave him a harsh smash.
Wang Dazhou had a headache:
"Forget it, let's audition them first."
Wang Dazhou made a secret resolve, if the audition didn't satisfy him, he wouldn't take anyone recommended by Zhu Dajun or the Liu Family.
The assistant director smiled:
"Actually, Tian Xiaomi is quite good.
Her portrayal of a prostitute before was very convincing."
Wang Dazhou got angry:
"I want an Enchanting Demon! Not a vessel! Do you even understand an Enchanting Demon!"
...
Backstage, Zhang Shi'ai lazily leaned on the desk, phone at her ear, in a call.
On the other end was Ma Tao, president of the Seven Commandments Association.
Ma Tao said:
"This forum you want to create, the computation is not an issue.
The money contributed by believers is enough to support the backend.
The trouble is security."
Zhang Shi'ai rolled her eyes dramatically:
"If it wasn't troublesome, would I need to come to you? Just tell me how confident you are."
Ma Tao pondered for a moment:
"[Seven Commandments] operates in secrecy, and with small computation, I can maintain [Seven Commandments] with no problem.
But the forum you want, attracting attention, I'm afraid it will face hacker attacks at all times.
Behind those hackers, there might even be official forces from various countries.
If you ask me how confident I am, I can only say half, I don't feel assured."
Zhang Shi'ai pursed her lips:
"So there's no solution?"
Is it finished then?
Lord Death God rarely contacts her, and now that he finally gave her a task, she can't accomplish it?
Ma Tao said:
"It's not that there's no way at all.
I know someone who can definitely get this forum up and running.
And no hacker with any background will have a way to handle this forum."
Zhang Shi'ai's eyes lit up:
"Who is it?"
Ma Tao replied proudly:
"My mentor!"
Zhang Shi'ai had heard Ma Tao mention that he had a mentor before, she asked:
"Your mentor? Better than you?"
Ma Tao said earnestly:
"I only have half the skills of my mentor."
Zhang Shi'ai clicked her tongue.
Just with some broken machines and half his mentor's skills, he could run rampant on the Fast Shake short video backend.
How strong must his mentor be?
Zhang Shi'ai asked:
"Your mentor is...?"
Mentioning his mentor, Ma Tao's voice was filled with pride:
"South Sea, North District, Hunter Internet Cafe's lady boss!"
Zhang Shi'ai blinked her eyes.
A lady boss of an internet cafe, so impressive?
Zhang Shi'ai quietly noted down this place, planning to visit the South Sea after her audition.
At this moment, a staff member came in:
"Zhang Shi'ai Miss, it's your turn for the audition."
...
The assistant director looked at Tian Xiaomi who had just finished her audition with satisfaction.
Tian Xiaomi was giving a dazzling dance performance at the bar counter.
Those seductive eyes, that posture, especially the way she twisted her waist walking towards the protagonist, really made people's mouths dry.
The assistant director said to Wang Dazhou:
"How was it director, not bad, right?"
Wang Dazhou nodded slightly:
"Much better than those before, just, a bit lacking."
He rubbed his chin, frowning in thought:
"What's lacking?"
Wang Dazhou suddenly clapped his hands:
"She's a bit too intentional!"
The assistant director thought Wang Dazhou was picking bones in an egg.
After all, the assistant director took Tian Xiaomi's money and definitely had to speak for her.
He laughed:
"Director, this is already very good, this is acting.
Is it really possible to find a real femme fatale, an enchanting demon?"
Wang Dazhou glared at the assistant director:
"Do you even understand what an enchanting demon is?!
A fox spirit is a fox spirit, an enchanting demon is an enchanting demon, these are two entirely different things!"
The assistant director laughed along, secretly complaining about Wang Dazhou being too picky.
At this moment, a lazy, hoarse, tantalizing voice sounded.
"Gentlemen, when will it start exactly?"
Some say you can recognize a woman by her scent, but Wang Dazhou and the assistant director completely understood that you can also recognize a woman by her voice.
Just hearing the voice, they felt half their bones melted.
Wang Dazhou quickly looked toward the bar counter.
He saw a woman with a knockout figure, lounging on the bar counter, naturally seductive eyes lightly glancing at him.
She lazily yawned:
"I have other matters later, could you please hurry up?"
Her every move, naturally seductive.
No performance needed, just sitting there, she was the deepest abyss of sin in this world.
Wang Dazhou swallowed subconsciously:
"Could you perform a talent?"
Zhang Shi'ai walked out from the bar, moving like a cat, swaying with every step as she gracefully approached Wang Dazhou.
She bent down, meeting eyes with seated Wang Dazhou.
There was no intentional seduction in those beautiful eyes, even a hint of indifference.
That's the fatigue and boredom from experiencing the world's glamor and feeling weary of the mortal world.
Captivating souls, yet as dangerous as a hook.
Zhang Shi'ai reached out a finger and gently tapped Wang Dazhou's forehead:
"Sir, will you stay on the film when it starts?"
Wang Dazhou reflexively nodded:
"Okay, when the film starts, you perform."
Zhang Shi'ai's eyes curved into crescents:
"So I passed?"
"Passed, passed!"
From doubting King Zhou, to understanding King Zhou, to surpassing King Zhou, it all happened in just two breaths.
Zhang Shi'ai smiled, turned, and left.
Wang Dazhou watched Zhang Shi'ai's fiery background mesmerized:
"This is the enchanting demon I want! Did you hear that assistant director!? Assistant director?"
Wang Dazhou frowned looking at the assistant director beside him.
Saliva nearly drooled from his mouth, a total pig-headed expression.
How could Tian Xiaomi's coquettishness compare to the real charm technique of an enchanting demon?
