"Good scripts always have to wait. I'm not afraid of waiting," Tangning said as she pushed the script back towards An Zihao. "Sorry, Zihao."
An Zihao froze for a moment before he smiled, "This is actually more like you. More like the Tangning I know. OK, I respect your decision."
"This drama is indeed going to be a hit, but... I've always believed that a good production isn't enough. The most important thing is the story itself. If the screenwriter isn't unscrupulous, then it will eventually become a classic. It shouldn't be popular for a moment and then forgotten."
This was something that Tangning understood better than anyone!
...
A little while later, Bai Yu received news that Tangning had rejected the role. She was quite confused. In China, a production like 'Concubine Ning' was already considered to have a conscience and was obviously going to be a hit. Yet, she rejected it. Was it because the female lead role had been snatched away? Bai Yu's lips curved upwards coldly.
Wasn't it common for someone to be snatched away in the industry? How could Tangning be so impatient?
She really wanted to know what was going on in this woman's head! Was she made of bean dregs?
But, regardless of the reason why Tangning rejected 'Concubine Ning', Bai Yu found an opportunity to create a hot topic.
As a result, the following news emerged:
[International Superstar Bai Yu Announces Comeback: Tangning Replaced As Female Lead!]
['Concubine Ning' Announces Replacement of Bai Yu: Tangning Has No Fate With Female Lead.]
All sorts of news began to spread. All in all, the crew of 'Concubine Ning' had originally decided on Tangning as the female lead. But, in the end, it was snatched away by Bai Yu. Everyone began to guess the reason. Tangning had just given birth, so her figure and aura had not recovered yet. On top of that, Bai Yu's international fame couldn't be underestimated and her acting was superb. In the end, the crew decided to use Bai Yu instead of Tangning because it was more cost-effective.
"Tangning has always been the one stealing other's roles. Now, someone has finally stolen her role. How satisfying!"
"In terms of experience, Tangning is still a long way from Bai Yu. So, it's understandable that the producers decided to replace her."
"Bai Yu used to be my goddess. I never expected that she would make a comeback. I'm really looking forward to it!"
"Bai Yu has so many iconic roles. Back then, who knows where Tangning was!"
Of course, some of Tangning's fans retorted.
"What belongs to me, Ning, can never be snatched away, unless I, Ning, don't want it."
"Don't make Bai Yu sound so sacred and inviolable. When it comes to acting, my Ning doesn't lose to her."
"How dare you say that, Bai Yu. Back then, all the characters she created were idiotic. What's there to brag about?"
"I'd rather not bother those people who don't even want their children to worry about me."
Regardless of the truth, based on the intensity of the fan war, it was obvious that 'Concubine Ning' had completely exploded in popularity.
At a time like this, Tangning couldn't step out and speak up for herself. If she said that she was forced out, it would be the same as admitting that she wasn't as good as Bai Yu. If she said that she gave up on her own accord, after the drama exploded, people would say that she was a slap in the face and a fool for giving up on such a good role.
Therefore, she could not make a sound at all.
Of course, she had another excuse: she wanted to take care of the babies. But, Tangning couldn't possibly use the babies as a shield. Things were as they were and she didn't need to explain herself. But, she would never do anything that crossed her bottom line.
Even though Long Jie was pregnant, she was worried for Tangning, "Look at how aggressive this woman is. Don't tell me she's trying to steal your role? Are you going to let her go? "
"No, it's just that I don't like the script. It's changed too much," Tangning replied. If the script was still the same, she wouldn't have let it go so easily.
"In that case, what are you going to do next? You're in an awkward situation right now and everyone is making wild guesses. "
"Wait..." Without a good script, all she could do was wait.
"I can't stand the fact that someone is bullying you."
Bullying? Not really. On the other hand, Tangning felt like she was constantly bullying Bai Yu.
After all, her two babies were the source of her confidence.
Tangning simply said that she wasn't going to act, but Mo Ting followed Hai Rui's procedures and filed a lawsuit against the production crew. Firstly, when they signed the contract, they agreed that Tangning would be the female lead. But, in the end, there were two female leads. Secondly, Hai Rui had previously agreed with the production crew that the script could not be changed. Yet, not only did 'Concubine Ning' change, it was a huge change. This went against the spirit of the contract.
Of course, the production crew of 'Concubine Ning' had a strong backing. Since Hai Rui requested compensation, they simply had to pay the penalty.
But, the production crew of 'Concubine Ning' also announced that from now on, they would no longer consider their artist, Tangning.
The matter was blown out of proportion and Director Chen Feng was a man of character. So, in the end, he resigned from his position as Executive Director and left 'Concubine Ning' with An Zihao. In other words, the production crew was about to undergo a huge change.
In the end, Director Chen Feng said something that was inconvenient for Hai Rui to say, "As the former Executive Director of 'Concubine Ning', I would like to say a few things. Firstly, before 'Concubine Ning' started filming, Tangning had already signed a contract with the assistant director to communicate with her until the script was changed. Secondly, the first thing that Tangning cared about was not who she was going to work with, but the changes to the script. She felt that 'Concubine Ning' had lost its original quality, so she rejected the role. It has nothing to do with the two female leads. "
"Tangning is a qualified actress, so she rejected the role. At the same time, I have decided to continue being a qualified director, so I have decided to withdraw from 'Concubine Ning'!"
As soon as this announcement was made, it immediately caused an uproar.
The public immediately discovered the reason why Tangning rejected the role. It turned out, she felt that the script had lost its original quality.
But, Director Chen Feng's words not only slapped the crew of 'Concubine Ning' in the face, it also made Bai Yu's fans turn red in embarrassment.
This was a rotten script that Tangning didn't want. Yet, the Mistress treated it like a treasure and flaunted it around.
Indeed, this script was going to be a huge hit. But, it had nothing to do with the word 'good'...
"Tangning has always chosen a script with depth and President Mo is always by her side. She only accepts good dramas. Just look at the films that she has acted in and you can tell... she wants to be an actress seriously. This is something that no one can deny."
"I really hope that Tangning will accept a drama and compete on the same stage as' Concubine Ning '! That would definitely be fun! "
"But, where are we supposed to find a drama that has a bigger production than 'Concubine Ning'? It's impossible! "
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