Emma Watson deliberately put on light makeup on her face. She wore a plain white dress and fashionable beach sandals. She was dignified but had a hint of the sharpness of a queen. Paired with her red lips, she looked playful and enchanting. However, when she pressed the doorbell, her expression wasn't as calm as Hermione's. Instead, she looked unnaturally nervous.
Yes, people always associated her with Hermione.
If she starred in a movie, most people would never say "Look, that's a movie starring Emma Watson!" Instead, they would say "Look, the female lead is Hermione!"
Emma became famous at a young age, but just like other Harry Potter teenagers, after leaving the series, she didn't have much of an outstanding performance.
For her, she was destined to be bound to the role of "Hermione Granger" for the rest of her life. At the age of 10, she defeated thousands of girls her age and won the role of Hermione. Given the huge influence of the movie "Harry Potter," it was no exaggeration to say that for a long time in the future, it would be difficult for her to create a screen image that could surpass the role of "Hermione Granger".
And for an actress, this weakness was fatal.
However, the cooperation between Future Group and Warner Bros. gave her hope.
Now the outside world was hotly debating the first film to be shot using VR technology and which lucky people would be able to leave their names on the cast list.
There were a lot of actors under Warner Bros., and everyone wanted this opportunity. And Emma was at most one of them. Although she had a good reputation, she had never won an Oscar, so she couldn't be considered a top Hollywood movie star.
It would be difficult to compete with her peers for this film.
But it wasn't like she had no chance.
Considering her partnership with Future Biology in nutrient supply endorsement, if Future Group made the request, Warner Bros. would certainly seriously consider the idea of a partner. Although she definitely wouldn't be the male or female lead in a blockbuster movie with nearly 100 million USD investment, she still had the ability to compete for a supporting role.
Yesterday, her agent talked to her and hoped she could take this opportunity. Her agent even hinted that she should take the initiative to talk to Jiang Chen about this …
God, this is crazy!
For someone with high self-esteem like her, this was a request that she simply couldn't accept. She has always tried to present herself as the voice of feminism and campaigned for the cause of political correctness.
Just as her imagination was running wild, the screen at the door lit up.
"Is there something I can help you with?" Jiang Chen asked pleasantly.
She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and smiled at Jiang Chen on the screen.
"Aren't you going to invite me in?"
Jiang Chen made a face of realization and smiled in a friendly manner.
"It's my fault."
With a click, the iron door opened.
Looking at the opened iron gate, Emma once again took a deep breath, picked up her bag and walked into the courtyard.
Emma crossed the marble path and was about to knock on the door when it opened by itself.
The one who opened the door was a beautiful girl. She had slightly curly brown hair and a pair of sapphire eyes.
"Hello, I'm Emma Watson …"
"Ayesha." The girl blinked her eyes. After introducing herself, she turned around and made way for him. "Please follow me. Master is waiting for you in the living room."
…
Although she had seen Jiang Chen at the party and understood his easygoing personality, she still felt a little nervous sitting on the sofa across from him.
The girl named Ayesha poured a cup of black tea for her. After saying thank you, she took a sip and looked at Jiang Chen. However, when her eyes met with Jiang Chen's, the words she prepared were temporarily forgotten.
"Is the black tea good?" Jiang Chen smiled and resolved her awkwardness.
Emma nodded quickly and said.
"Very good."
"I think Miss Emma definitely didn't come to me to have afternoon tea with me. Is there anything I can do for you? "
Her hands were tightly clasped together, and her thumbs were intertwined on her knees. Emma finally made up her mind. She looked at Jiang Chen with her confident eyes and made her own request.
"I hope to participate in 'Time Curtain'."
Jiang Chen looked at her with some confusion and spread out his hands.
"Virtual Image under Future Group is only responsible for providing technical support and does not participate in the filming of 'Time Curtain'. If I remember correctly, the location of the audition should be in Los Santos. "
"I already participated in the audition a few days ago."
"Oh? What's the result? "Jiang Chen asked.
"There's no news yet," Emma said, somewhat embarrassed.
Jiang Chen didn't answer her request but asked a seemingly unrelated question with interest.
"Have you already read the book?"
"Yes." Emma nodded.
Future Technology already bought the copyright of 'Time Curtain' from Li Ming. The book could be downloaded from Future Technology's official website and could also be read online.
"Then which role in the book do you think is more suitable for you?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.
"The role I'm auditioning for is the deputy captain, but there are a lot of people competing for this role. I'm worried that I won't be chosen …"
She didn't go to Warner Bros., but instead went to the partner of Warner Bros., which was undoubtedly suspicious of going through the back door. For someone with high self-esteem, it was difficult for her to make such a request.
But thinking that this role was really important to her acting career, she made up her mind and used a sincere tone to say that sentence.
"I hope you can help me."
Smart, wise, brave, a human supremacist, from the United Kingdom, a female vice-captain named Jennifer could be said to be tailor-made for Emma. Jiang Chen, who grew up watching "Harry Potter", was also very interested to see "Hermione" appear in the film he invested in.
However, he really didn't expect that the self-respecting "Miss Hermione" would lower her head and beg him. Was it really as some of the media had revealed? The image of a feminist that she had tried so hard to create was just a package?
Thinking of this, Jiang Chen couldn't help but look at Emma.
Don't misunderstand, he didn't have the slightest malicious intent, it was just pure bad taste!
"How do you want me to help you?"
Emma's pale face turned red, and even the eyes under her high eyebrows flashed with a hint of awkwardness.
"I …"
"Me?" Jiang Chen asked despite knowing the answer.
"I hope you can help me convince Christopher to let him choose me to play the role of Deputy Captain Jennifer." She quickly said something that she would never have said in the past. She wanted to find a hole in the ground and hide in it.
Jiang Chen looked at Emma with a half-smile.
"What about the other actors competing fairly for this role? I heard from Christopher last time that Kristen Stewart, who spoke up for Bella in "Twilight", also auditioned for this role. "
"Hollywood auditions rarely have fair competition, unless it's a supporting role," Emma argued in a quiet voice.
It was obvious that she wasn't good at asking for help.
"Oh? So Miss Emma wants to get in through the back door? "
Emma's pale face was so red it looked like blood was about to drip out. Her red lips that she bit down on turned blue.
"I can help you," Jiang Chen said.
"Eh?"
Emma was stunned.
She originally thought Jiang Chen would make some outrageous reason, and she even planned to turn around and leave. But Jiang Chen's words surprised her. Without any additional conditions, he agreed to help her.
Seeing the stunned expression on Emma's face, Jiang Chen smiled.
"Do you have any questions?"
"No, I don't." Emma shook her head like a rattle drum.
She paused for a moment before she added in a quiet voice.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome." Jiang Chen smiled. "Since you signed a long-term contract with Future Biology, it's beneficial for us to increase your influence. And I personally look forward to your performance. "
The anxiety and nervousness were swept away, and the confident smile returned to Emma's face.
"I won't let you down."
From the moment she pressed the doorbell, it was the first time Jiang Chen saw Hermione's shadow on her.
…
After Emma left, Jiang Chen saw Ayesha looking at him curiously. He smiled and rubbed her hair.
"What are you thinking about?"
"It's a bit strange." Ayesha tilted her head and enjoyed Jiang Chen's touch.
"Strange?"
"You didn't ask for anything else from her."
"… Am I that kind of person?" Jiang Chen gave Ayesha a dirty look and said unhappily.
[Are you kidding me? Am I that kind of animal?]
[Okay, I admit this proposal is tempting.]
At that moment, Emma who was standing at the entrance of the villa turned around and muttered softly.
"Strange guy."
She shook her head, stopped a taxi, and disappeared at the end of the street.
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