Chapter 52: Chapter 52: Introducing You to a Job

After ending the call, Mu Ran continued writing her script. She was bursting with inspiration and wanted to cherish every minute and second to write down her ideas.

At one in the morning, Mu Ran reluctantly stopped because she had to shoot a program tomorrow.

The program on the third day was finally a bit more normal.

It let everyone understand the history of animation in Hua Country and also informed many viewers about the current state of animation.

Mu Ran watched them explain.

Thinking about domestic animated films, the development is okay; at least everyone has started to pay attention.

As for cartoons…

People are really watching them less and less.

It’s not just because children’s tastes in cartoons have changed; kids now are under more pressure, flocking to tutoring classes. When they have a bit of downtime, they might just watch short videos.

Mu Ran listened to the explanation in silence.

Once the explanation was over, everyone could see characters from cartoons performing in front of them.

[Wow, this is really interesting!]

[No matter what, I’ve grown to love this amusement park and truly hope that Hua Country’s animation gets better and better!]

[Feels like everyone is listening rather half-heartedly, only Mu Ran is so attentive.]

[Yes, yes, Director Mu’s pain and attentiveness while listening to the explanation can really be felt through the screen. If Director Mu is willing to make animated films, I truly hope she creates one so that Hua Country’s animation is part of children’s childhood memories!]

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The second episode ended.

Zhu Wenzhen pulled Chu Xijin into her car.

Mu Ran found Zhu Zhuting: “My Xiao Jin is quite good and very sensible, but if there’s anything you feel uncomfortable about, you can tell him. If you’re too embarrassed, tell me, and I’ll talk to him. Thank you for these past few days.”

“No, no, having Xiao Jin here makes me really happy.” As a mother, Zhu Zhuting truly feels that a child like Xiao Jin is too well-behaved and sensible, extremely likable.

Mu Ran pursed her lips.

How do you say polite words again?

She had no experience with this.

So after parting, Mu Ran transferred some money to Xiao Jin, instructing him, “Buy more things, and get whatever Zhu Wenzhen likes. If you feel wronged, tell me immediately, got it?”

Chu Xijin replied with two yellow smiley face emojis.

And replied, “Okay!”

Mu Ran: “…”

How do I tell him this is a forced smile?

Mu Ran rubbed her forehead, quickly got into Mao Ziyang’s nanny car.

“Director Mu, didn’t you call a car?” Mao Ziyang knew she didn’t have a personal assistant, hence the question.

“Right, just hitching a ride, mind?”

“I don’t mind, I don’t mind!”

Mao Ziyang waved her hands repeatedly.

Even if she minded inside, she couldn’t say it out loud at this time.

Mu Ran sensed her awkwardness, looked at the driver in front, and asked, “Is this driver hired by your company or by you personally?”

“I hired him myself, why?”

“OK.” Mu Ran nodded and asked, “Do you have any work plans lately?”

“Uh?” Mao Ziyang was confused by her sudden curiosity but truthfully replied, “My company has scheduled a lot of offline activities for me, several brand livestreams, and some variety show recordings, as well as advertisement shoots; that’s about it.”

“Then you’re pretty busy, not making movies?”

Mao Ziyang was momentarily speechless, a bit at a loss, “I… my company said I’m quite popular now, so I don’t need to make movies for now. Once my popularity is up, people will watch my movies.”

“Do people watch your movies because of the traffic you’re generating or because your acting attracts viewers?” Mu Ran’s words were sharp.

Mao Ziyang was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.

At this moment, Mao Xiaomiao, sitting on a child seat in the back row, couldn’t help but voice her displeasure at Mu Ran, “Sister Mu Ran, my aunt’s work is her own business, you don’t need to interfere!”

“Hey…” Mao Ziyang quickly turned around to cover her mouth.

Afraid Mu Ran would be mad.

Mu Ran chuckled lightly, “You’re quite protective of her.”

Mao Xiaomiao pulled down her aunt’s hand, eyes sharp, “That’s my aunt, of course, I’d protect her!”

“Impressive.” Mu Ran marveled.

Mao Xiaomiao kept a stern face, “What exactly do you want? Don’t bully my aunt!”

“OK.” Mu Ran nodded, seeing she was still eyeing her with a look of constant vigilance.

It made Mu Ran laugh, “Don’t worry, I’m not bullying your aunt, I’m introducing her to work.”

“Really?” Mao Xiaomiao was skeptical.

“Yes, I recently planned to make a film, and I want to invite your aunt to be the lead actress, do you think that’s alright?” Mu Ran asked.

“What?” Mao Ziyang’s voice rose sharply.

Director Mu invited her to be the lead actress.

Is she dreaming?

Previously, she auditions for a small role, which she didn’t succeed in at all. Now she’s being invited!!!

She couldn’t even imagine this in her dreams.

Mao Xiaomiao frowned, more composed than her aunt, asking, “What kind of film is it? Why invite my aunt? Is the compensation good?”

“It’s a horror film. I think your aunt is quite gutsy, and her personal image fits the character image in my mind. As for the compensation, it’s definitely good—high pay, good feedback later on, and being my film’s lead actress means your aunt can at least advance from second-tier to first-tier.” Mu Ran smiled broadly.

This little one.

More outgoing than her aunt.

Quite cool!

Mao Xiaomiao didn’t quite understand, but looking at her aunt’s shocked expression, it must be good. Yet she feared Sister Mu Ran bullying her aunt, so she said, “Why a horror film, can’t it be a serious film?”

“Ah… sorry, I don’t have any inspiration for a serious film right now.” Mu Ran apologized.

“Oh.” Mao Xiaomiao felt a bit embarrassed.

Usually, she felt Sister Mu Ran was quite fierce.

It turns out she’s alright now.

Mao Ziyang finally spoke, “Director Mu, are you sure to choose me?”

“I do have some requirements, listen to them.”

“Sure, sure!”

Mao Ziyang nodded repeatedly.

“As my film requires you to shoot some front-view content, the character is a girl with a scholarly aura. You might need to practice calligraphy and memorize ancient poems, and at a certain point, you’ll have to drastically slim down for a while. As for when this happens, you can discuss it with me, but it should either be in the beginning or at the end. Within a month, you’ll have to lose about ten pounds; can you accept that?”

Currently, Mao Ziyang.

cm, 105 pounds.

If she loses another ten pounds.

She’ll be around 95 pounds.

For a female actress in the entertainment industry, it’s not a high demand, but losing ten pounds in a month would be harmful to the body.

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