"This is the demeanor. Placed anywhere, it's as if an emperor has emerged from his mausoleum. This young man is truly excellent!"
Watching the monitor, Liu Chuan was extremely satisfied with Wang Shu's performance.
Although Wang Shu's scene just now was less than a minute long, he had perfectly embodied an emperor in terms of tone, expression, and aura.
"What did you say the young man's name was?"
Liu Chuan couldn't help but turn to the assistant director beside him, asking out of curiosity.
"Wang Shu."
Seeing an opportunity, the assistant director quickly replied.
"Excellent. Get our script to him and let's film another scene!"
Liu Chuan rubbed his hands together, saying with great eagerness.
Although Wang Shu's performance had already amazed him, he wanted to see even more brilliant acting from him.
Furthermore, in his drama, the young emperor had a scene of personally leading troops and inspecting the army on the battlefield.
This scene was the climax of the entire drama, depicting a young emperor who remained calm and composed in the face of a million enemy soldiers.
If Wang Shu could perform this scene according to his vision, it would mean that this role was destined for him.
Subsequently, Wang Shu was called over by the assistant director, who then explained the upcoming scene to him.
While the assistant director was explaining the scene, he didn't even dare to look directly at Wang Shu, and sweat dripped down his back.
At times, Wang Shu's gaze alone made him feel an immense pressure.
This pressure was hundreds of times stronger than that of the director, as if the person standing before him was truly a supreme ruler with the power of life and death.
After finally finishing his explanation, the assistant director immediately rushed to the restroom to splash cold water on his face, telling himself that Wang Shu was just an actor.
As it was a grand scene, the crew had everyone dress in soldier's armor to act as extras.
Wang Shu returned to the filming hall.
"Damn, where did the director find this emperor? His aura is too much!"
"Holy crap, that expression, that walk, is this an emperor possessed?"
"I'm kneeling, my legs are a bit weak!"
At this moment, as many crew members watched Wang Shu, clad in imperial robes, walk towards them, they couldn't help but marvel inwardly.
Although they had never seen a real emperor, at this moment, Wang Shu perfectly matched the image of an emperor in their minds.
Since this was a scene of the emperor personally leading troops to boost morale on the battlefield, Wang Shu's lines were also a highlight.
Wang Shu stood before everyone, holding a long sword. While his face was devoid of excessive emotion, he exuded an aura that suggested the wrath of a celestial being capable of causing a million deaths.
"Those who oppose our Great Qin, however distant, shall be punished!"
Wang Shu held his sword high, pointing forward, and shouted loudly.
"However distant, shall be punished!!"
"However distant, shall be punished!!!"
"However distant, shall be punished!!!!"
Though it was a short line, it sent shivers down everyone's spines.
They even echoed the cry with great excitement, as if they were truly on the battlefield, about to go into battle.
"Good! Excellent! That single line, 'However distant, shall be punished,' perfectly captured the emotion!"
In front of the monitor, Liu Chuan exclaimed excitedly, thumping the table.
He had waited for so long, and finally found the right person for the role.
This role was undoubtedly Wang Shu's!
He then instructed the assistant director through the intercom to bring Wang Shu to him.
A few minutes later, Wang Shu, without even changing his costume, was brought before Liu Chuan by the assistant director.
Looking at Wang Shu, who was dressed in imperial robes, Liu Chuan couldn't help but marvel again.
When he saw Wang Shu on the monitor earlier, his imperial bearing was already evident, but seeing him in person, he realized that the aura was even more powerful.
It was as if the perfect image of an emperor in his mind was standing right before him, which was unbelievable.
"Incredible, truly incredible!"
Liu Chuan exclaimed, appraising Wang Shu.
In his many years as a director, he had encountered many talented veteran actors, some of whom had portrayed emperors exceptionally well.
However, that was all acting. Wang Shu was different; simply by putting on imperial robes and standing there, he exuded an innate imperial aura that commanded respect.
This kind of presence was something an ordinary person would never possess in their lifetime, and even the most skilled actor couldn't achieve it.
"Your name is Wang Shu? I heard Young Master Wang recommended you?"
After expressing his admiration, Liu Chuan smiled and began to chat with Wang Shu.
"Yes!"
Wang Shu nodded in response.
"Then I can't possibly slight Young Master Wang. How much do you want for your salary?"
Liu Chuan asked directly.
After all, this person was introduced by Wang Shicong, who was known to be a wealthy second-generation heir. His friends would likely not be poor.
What if his salary was too low and Wang Shu found it unacceptable? That would be a great loss for him.
Therefore, he directly asked Wang Shu how much he wanted for his salary. As long as it was within a reasonable range, he would do his best to meet it, as it would be difficult to find another actor who fit the role so perfectly.
"For the salary, I'll go by the market rate. I don't have many demands!"
Wang Shu said after some thought. After all, he was a newcomer to the entertainment industry and didn't know his own worth.
"Our investment in this drama is quite tight, so the highest I can offer you is five million. Do you find that acceptable?"
Liu Chuan asked tentatively, looking at Wang Shu.
"No problem!"
Wang Shu agreed immediately. Five million for his debut role, while not a huge sum, was not insignificant.
After all, it was his first work in life, and getting a leading role was enough.
As long as he proved his acting skills through this drama, his future salary would naturally increase.
After signing the contract, Wang Shu returned to the hotel.
Upon returning to the hotel, Wang Shu was surprised to find a Rolls-Royce parked downstairs.
However, Wang Shu didn't pay much attention to it and walked directly into the hotel.
"Was that man just now Yao Yao's boss?"
Inside the Rolls-Royce, a middle-aged man in the back seat asked in a low voice.
"Yes, Chairman Su. His name is Wang Shu. He's a singer who debuted less than a month ago!"
The driver in the front replied.
"Debuted less than a month ago? Then he's just a minor celebrity?"
The middle-aged man couldn't help but ask, sounding puzzled.
"Sort of. He's not ranked among the artists in China at the moment!"
The driver continued.
"In that case, we can't let Yao Yao keep fooling around with him!"
After hearing the driver's introduction, the middle-aged man turned to the girl beside him and said with a firm expression.
"Drive, let's go!"
...
"Xiao Su! Your boss is back, and you're not here to pick me up!"
Wang Shu returned to his room and found that Xiao Su wasn't there. He walked to Xiao Su's door and knocked, calling out.
However, after knocking for a long time, there was no response.
A sense of unease washed over him, and he quickly took out his phone to call Xiao Su.
But all his calls went unanswered.
"Please open room 3075 for me. I have an emergency!"
Wang Shu rushed to the front desk, got a room card, and then sprinted back to Xiao Su's room, opening the door.
But he found it completely empty. Not only was Xiao Su gone, but even her luggage and clothes had disappeared.
"Could it be?"
Suddenly, Wang Shu thought of the suspicious Rolls-Royce parked downstairs earlier.
He then rushed downstairs, but found that the car had vanished without a trace.
Dejected, Wang Shu returned to his room and collapsed onto the bed.
"Perhaps she came to her senses and went back on her own!"
Wang Shu thought to himself.
After all, Xiao Su was from a wealthy family. It wasn't appropriate for her to follow him around every day.
Perhaps when she came to the capital this time, she had already decided to return home.
However, Wang Shu remained bothered until evening.
"If she wanted to leave on her own, why didn't she just tell me openly?"
Wang Shu got out of bed and rushed out of the room.
"I'd like to check the corridor surveillance footage from today. I've lost something!"
Wang Shu said earnestly to the front desk lady.
Seeing Wang Shu's anxious expression, the front desk lady led him to the surveillance room.
Then, she asked the staff to help Wang Shu review the surveillance footage from the corridor of his and Xiao Su's rooms today.
The results indeed showed that less than half an hour after he returned, two suspicious individuals appeared outside Xiao Su's room.
And at the moment Xiao Su opened the door, one of them knocked her unconscious. After packing Xiao Su's belongings, they quickly left.
"Could you play the lobby surveillance footage for me as well?"
Wang Shu asked the staff.
"Alright!"
The staff casually brought up the lobby surveillance footage for the day.
The screen then showed the two individuals escorting Xiao Su out of the lobby and putting her into the Rolls-Royce.
"Hmph! Abducting someone in broad daylight like this, doesn't anyone at your hotel intervene?"
Wang Shu said indignantly after seeing the footage.
"Sir, although our hotel has an obligation to ensure customer safety, we have no right to interfere in a customer's family affairs!"
The front desk lady quickly explained.
"Family affairs?"
Wang Shu was taken aback and asked in confusion.
"The people who took the young lady away were her father!"
The front desk lady said.