Daily Life in the Pet Shop Ch. 21

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"Why don't you just agree? If Fang Yi doesn't agree, I'll just adopt the dogs that Director Li likes, that would be fine." Hai Yang waited for Li Yao to leave, closed the door and said to Du Qianze.

"No, it depends on Fang Yi's opinion. Going out to shoot a TV drama has both advantages and disadvantages. You know, sometimes being famous is not a good thing, and he doesn't necessarily need it." When Du Qianze thought of Fang Yi, he felt that Fang Yi was a very strange person. Although he cared about everything, he gave people the feeling that he could abandon everything at any time. If Fang Yi hadn't been tripped up by a group of small animals in the shop, Fang Yi should be a wandering person.

"I noticed why you often go to the pet shop. Fang Yue chatted with me and said that you often go there." Hai Yang stared at Du Qianze and asked with great interest.

"Well, it's boring to be alone at home anyway. Looking at the animals in the pet shop makes me feel better."

"Are you sure you didn't call home again recently because you felt better after seeing the shop owner?"

Du Qianze looked back at Hai Yang coldly and didn't answer. Hai Yang didn't ask any more questions.

Early the next morning, before Du Qianze called Fang Yi, Fang Yi called first and said that Da Bai missed him and ate less than usual, so he asked him to comfort Da Bai.

Du Qianze called Da Bai, and a gentle cat's cry came from the other side. Hearing the cat's cry, Du Qianze's heart softened immediately, and he whispered to comfort Da Bai for a long time.

"Okay, Da Bai looks much happier." Fang Yi hung up the phone without waiting for Du Qianze to speak, so Du Qianze had to call back again.

Du Qianze told Fang Yi about Li Yao and asked him if he agreed. He also added a few of his own opinions and briefly analyzed the pros and cons.

Fang Yi quickly gave a reply, saying that the pet shop was now somewhat famous, so it would be good to promote it.

With Fang Yi's approval, Du Qianze went to find Li Yao and said that Fang Yi agreed. He casually told Li Yao the address of the pet shop and said that he could call him if he had any problems. His part would be finished in two days and he could go back.

"It's like this. Director Zhang next door is filming a drama. There is a supporting role who can't come temporarily. I recommended you to him. I'll take you to meet him tonight to see if it's okay." Li Yao said to Du Qianze casually after hearing Du Qianze's answer.

After listening, Du Qianze thanked Li Yao very solemnly.

"Oh my god, Director Li is really nice." Although Hai Yang spoke in a low voice, the excitement in his words could still be heard. They all knew who Director Zhang next door was. Zhang Feifan was one of the more influential directors in the entertainment industry. However, unlike Li Yao, he only made movies, not TV drama.

The movie Zhang Feifan made this time was a costume drama, so it was filmed nearby. Let’s not focus on the script for now; just looking at the cast, it was clear that this movie was going to be a big hit.

Hai Yang once lamented to Du Qianze that even the passerby who only appeared once in this movie was a big name. He didn't expect that they could even get a supporting role to play. Even if they could only appear once in it and play a passerby, it was worth.

Du Qianze had never acted in a movie, but it couldn’t be said that no movies had approached him. On the contrary, several movies had tried to showcase their body parts, but Du Qianze had turned them down. Now, he was offered a small supporting role in Zhang Feifan's movie. Du Qianze felt that this opportunity was too big for him to handle.

"Brother Qianze." Hai Yang raised his orchid finger* and poked Du Qianze, "You must show your best skills and act well. Try to let Director Zhang see your goodness. I will look for you for the next script."

(*"Orchid finger" refers to a delicate and graceful hand gesture where the fingers are held in a certain way, often associated with elegance or femininity. This gesture is commonly seen in traditional Chinese opera, particularly in female roles, and can also be adopted as a sign of refined or exaggerated femininity in certain contexts.)

Du Qianze left the set after finishing the day's scenes. Hai Yang dragged him out for dinner, saying that he could relax a little because he had accepted the first movie script in his life. He let Du Qianze have a big meal.

Du Qianze had been in the entertainment industry since he was 20 years old, and it had been seven or eight years now. However, because he refused to accept the unspoken rules back then, he had not accepted a role in a movie so far, not even a supporting role.

If this audition was really successful, then this would be his first movie, and it was a big production, which could be put in his resume.

"Don't eat yet. If it doesn't work, do you want me to spit out the food I eat?" Although Du Qianze was very happy, he was not overwhelmed by the good news. After all, Li Yao only said that he recommended him, but did not say that he must be used. Different words have different meanings.

"Okay, then you can have soup for dinner. Remember not to eat secretly. If you are starving, eat an apple or drink yogurt." Hearing Du Qianze say this, Hai Yang felt immediately doused with cold water.

Yes, this was a big-budget movie directed by a big director. Even if it was a small supporting role, there must be many people competing for it. Du Qianze had no backing and no money. Maybe he would be replaced by someone else. It's better to wait until the role was confirmed before eating.

"Director Li and Director Zhang have a good relationship. You can't say that his words are useless. Maybe it will be my turn. Is it okay for me to have a bowl of egg noodles for dinner?" Du Qianze deliberately teased Hai Yang.

"Okay, a bowl of egg noodles, remember to have clear soup." Du Qianze had a good figure and strong self-control, so most of the time Hai Yang was just talking, not really insisting that Du Qianze follow his recipe.

In the evening, Li Yao really took Du Qianze to see Zhang Feifan. Zhang Feifan showed Du Qianze the script and then explained the script to Du Qianze. Although he did not show impatience, Du Qianze could feel that Zhang Feifan was not satisfied with him.

"What do you think?" Hai Yang asked after returning to the room. He vaguely felt that Zhang Feifan was not very satisfied with Du Qianze.

"Director Zhang is not very satisfied, you can see it." Du Qianze said lightly. He now looked at many things lightly. It was good to be able to act in this movie, but it was also his destiny that he could not take it.

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