latelenovela Chapter 181 Are you scared? I'll make sure you can never be a host again.
Chapter 181 Are you scared? I'll make sure you can never be a host again.
The director spoke in English, directly testing Yan Zhuoyu's abilities.
After Yan Zhuoyu returned the handshake, she gave Qiao Xinyun a look.
She had no objection to dubbing the original version, but was curious about what would happen to the original voice actors.
Qiao Xinyun's eyelids twitched, and she slowly translated the director's words into Chinese in her mind.
After exchanging a glance, Yan Zhuoyu responded in English as well:
"Hello, I scored 8.5 on the IELTS and 115 on the TOEFL. Although I think there's still room for improvement, I'm really interested in English dubbing. However, I'd like to know if there was any problem with the original English voice actress for Lily the Sheep?"
The director shrugged, making no attempt to hide his dissatisfaction with the original voice actors.
"The original voice actress thought she had become famous and started demanding exorbitant prices, refusing to cooperate with our work, and even asking to change the script and add more scenes for Lily the Sheep. We were very disappointed by this behavior, so we decided to replace her, but we haven't found a suitable one yet."
He then readily expressed his thoughts: "Seeing today that Teacher Yan's voice and language talent are both outstanding, I think this would be a great collaboration if you're willing."
Yan Zhuoyu did not immediately express her opinion. Although it was just voice acting work, it was a new path opened up overseas and could also build up popularity for the upcoming "Ashes of Time: Dawn 11".
But before that.
Qiao Xinyun understood her concerns and said, "Thank you for your recognition. We are also very willing to dub the English version. However, you need to resolve any disputes such as contract issues with the original voice actor first to avoid controversy caused by two voice actors coexisting."
The director nodded repeatedly: "Of course."
After leaving the studio, Qiao Xinyun took Yan Zhuoyu home as planned.
On the way, she drove with great enthusiasm, glancing in the rearview mirror at Miss Yan, who looked like a lump of mud in the back seat.
She asked jokingly, "Tired? You only did a sound check today, the workload isn't heavy, and now I'm taking you home. I can't let President Pei see you looking so listless, or he'll think I'm mistreating my artist."
Yan Zhuoyu put down her phone, lay down, and complained weakly, "Sister Qiao, I just got back to Beijing from Basongcuo this afternoon, and I haven't even had a chance to rest before I'm back to work. You're just exploiting me."
Qiao Xinyun traveled with her and knew how arduous the journey was.
Our artists are about to travel abroad to film "Ashes of Time: Dawn 11". Before that, they need to finish all other work, so their schedule is very tight.
She comforted me, saying, "Don't worry, don't worry, get some rest tonight and get yourself in a good state. 'The Other Side of the Mountain' is scheduled for release during the Spring Festival, and as the female lead of 'The Other Side of the Mountain,' you also have to record an interview program tomorrow to promote it."
Yan Zhuoyu raised her hand and bowed silently: "Yes, Your Majesty."
When she returned home, Pei Weijin was still on a business trip abroad.
The two only exchanged a few words on the phone before Yan Zhuoyu hung up and went to sleep.
The following day, at the recording site of the interview program.
The male host's name is Li Yuan. He is known for his sharp and incisive hosting style and is very famous.
As the music began, Yan Zhuoyu walked onto the stage and slowly sat down opposite Li Yuan.
Li Yuan gave her a warm welcome: "Ms. Yan, it's a pleasure to have you join our program. Your new movie, 'The Other Side of the Mountain,' will be released during the Spring Festival. Could you share some thoughts about it with us?"
Yan Zhuoyu remained calm and answered Li Yuan's questions one by one, following the script she had prepared beforehand.
Li Yuan nodded and smiled, seemingly satisfied, but then changed the subject: "I heard you suffered a lot during filming, is that true?"
Yan Zhuoyu nodded in response: "That's true. In order to get closer to the character, our crew did location shooting in a mountain village. It was summer, so the conditions were very tough. But this experience gave me a deeper understanding of the character."
According to the script, the interview was nearing its end, and the host would usually offer his blessings to the film.
However, Li Yuan did not seem satisfied with the outcome of the interview.
He looked Yan Zhuoyu up and down.
Such a beautiful woman only asks some ordinary questions, without any surprises. How can that live up to his reputation as a fearsome figure?
His eyes were playful as he suddenly asked, "Teacher Yan, I heard that you were kidnapped on Xin Nan Mountain during filming. Is that true?"
Yan Zhuoyu had done her homework on Li Yuan beforehand. She ignored the fact that she was facing the camera, smiled without saying a word, and ignored the trap Li Yuan had set.
She refused to answer any questions that were not in the contract.
Undeterred, Li Yuan pressed on, even deliberately misinterpreting her silence: "It seems that this experience is a difficult past for Teacher Yan to talk about."
"I also heard that the kidnapper is Zhou Huaiye's younger brother, and it seems that you and Zhou Huaiye have had some connection. Even his fiancée, Miss Song Zhiyu, had a complicated relationship with you. Teacher Yan, could you tell us the details of this kidnapping case?"
“I understand that such an experience would be an indelible shadow for any woman, especially for a lady like you who values her reputation.”
Li Yuan's eyes flickered, and his words implied that Yan Zhuoyu's ordeal was not a simple kidnapping. He believed that female celebrities being associated with these scandalous news stories would definitely boost the ratings.
He even felt that he was helping Yan Zhuoyu increase her popularity, and his gaze toward her was filled with scrutinizing arrogance.
Li Yuan probed again: "Teacher Yan, would you mind sharing a little something? Perhaps you'll feel much better after talking it out."
Yan Zhuoyu hardened her fist; working overtime was already annoying enough!
She glanced at her manager, who was rubbing his forehead in frustration, in the audience.
Qiao Xinyun waved her hand, indicating that since the other party had breached the contract first, she could handle it as she pleased.
She handles any problems that arise, and besides, the company has the backing of two powerful families, the Pei and Fu families.
No matter who makes the move, Li Yuan cannot withstand it.
Qiao Xinyun immediately spoke up, demanding that the production team stop recording.
Yan Zhuoyu then overturned the wooden table used for the interview, making a loud noise.
"I'm talking about your dad."
Li Yuan's eyes widened, and he screamed in fright. Unable to dodge in time, the corner of the table hit his big toe hard, causing him to squat on the ground in pain.
Yan Zhuoyu took off the microphone and threw it at him: "I don't have any trauma to confide in, but I advise you to put away those crooked thoughts in the future. If you dare to spread rumors and cause trouble for other guests again, I will be your trauma."
"If you have time, you should really improve your professional skills. Your hosting skills are really worrying; you only know how to use these fabricated things to attract attention."
Li Yuan stared at Yan Zhuoyu in disbelief. How dare she treat him like this?!
Previously, which of those female celebrities didn't obediently listen to him, either stammering and not daring to answer his questions, or being ridiculed by him?
He was confident that his fame far surpassed that of Yan Zhuoyu.
"Aren't you afraid I'll have the production team edit the footage haphazardly? It's not too late to apologize now, and I can still save you some face," Li Yuan threatened.
Yan Zhuoyu raised an eyebrow and asked condescendingly, "Are you afraid that I'll make sure you can never be a host again?"
She keeps her word and never resorts to threats.