Chinese entertainment: What's wrong with actresses wanting to improve?

Chapter 605 Refusal

No, no, no.

Deng Chao said no three times in a row, shaking his head like a rattle drum.

"Director Fu, please spare me."

"You can let me lead a team, but you want me to lead a team in a locked room? I'll collapse there first, how am I supposed to lead others?"

Huang Bo chimed in, "Chao is really a coward. He can't even touch the mystery box, so he'd be doomed in a dark escape room."

Deng Chao glared at Huang Bo with displeasure.

"Brother Bo, you understand me very well, but could you please put it more tactfully?"

Don't I have any pride?

"Hahaha."

Laughter broke out again in the rest area.

Fu Yibai and the others calmed down and looked at Deng Chao.

"Brother Chao, please reconsider."

Although this program is newly launched, I am very confident about its prospects.

The target audience for escape rooms is predominantly young, and their popularity will likely rival that of the popular variety show "Running Man."

Deng Chao's expression shifted between hesitation and fear before he finally shook his head.

"Director Fu, it's not that I'm not giving you face."

If you asked me to touch one of those horror boxes, I could grit my teeth and overcome my fear.

But I really can't stand being in a dark, cramped room.

When I was a kid, watching a horror movie would give me nightmares for three days straight; that kind of immersive horror experience was too torturous for me.

Fu Yibai could tell from his expression that this wasn't a feigned reluctance, but genuine fear.

"How about I seduce you by offering to be the male lead in my next film?"

"Mr. Fu, if Chao doesn't agree, I will."

I can do it!

Huang Bo leaned out from the side with a grin, blocking Deng Chao.

"You are indeed a good choice, but now you have two regular variety shows, Running Man and Go Fighting!, so you're not planning to act anymore?"

"Sigh, that's true."

I really don't have time to be a regular on another variety show.

Huang Bo shook his head, feigning regret.

Deng Chao pushed Huang Bo away, making a tragic gesture.

"Director Fu, you're not tempting me, you're torturing me."

"I really want this male lead, but you want me to go into the secret room? No, I really can't."

He buried his face in his hands, his shoulders slumped, and he pretended to sob.

"There will be opportunities for Director Fu's films in the future, but the moment those NPCs jump out of the escape room, my acting career may end on the spot."

Huang Bo was laughing so hard his shoulders were shaking.

Everyone was laughing uncontrollably.

"Brother Chao, I understand you."

Sometimes, staying alive is more important than anything else.

Lei Jiayin patted Deng Chao on the shoulder.

Seeing Deng Chao's unyielding stance, Fu Yibai knew that saying anything more would be useless.

He had already changed his mind and chosen He Jiong instead.

Fu Yibai's gaze fell on the few young artists who hadn't spoken a word across the long table.

Gulnazar wore a loose beige sweater with her long hair cascading over her shoulders. Since the airing of "Love O2O," she has become more confident than before, and her posture is more relaxed.

Dilraba sat next to him, wearing a light pink sweatshirt, her hair tied in a high ponytail, her eyes fixed on him.

When she saw him looking over, Dilraba hurriedly looked away.

"You guys."

Fu Yibai spoke.

"The show 'Great Escape' is still missing a few guests."

Anyone interested in participating?

The young artists looked at each other.

Huang Mengying spoke first.

"Director Fu, Li Chun and I need to prepare for our graduation play after the start of the semester."

I plan to focus my energy on the graduation play.

Li Chun nodded in agreement.

"Yes, that's what I think too."

"Okay, the graduation play is more important."

You're all busy with your graduation play.

Fu Yibai looked at Bai Yu and said, "The male guest slots are full. We'll arrange for you next time when there are other events."

"It's alright, Mr. Fu."

I'll be starting filming after the New Year, and I really don't have much free time.

Fu Yibai nodded, then turned his gaze to Gulnazar and Dilraba.

"Where are you two?"

Gulnazar glanced at Dilraba, who was staring down at the cover of the acting textbook in front of her, as if some amazing pattern had suddenly appeared on it.

Yang Mi shifted her body closer to Dilraba, then poked Dilraba's waist with her hand.

Dilraba was jolted as if she'd been electrocuted, and when she turned around, she saw Yang Mi winking at her.

"Sister Honey..."

"You weren't included in Spain's offer this time, but now you have a better opportunity, so seize it."

Yang Mi leaned close to her ear and whispered words of encouragement.

Dilraba hesitated for a few seconds, and Yang Mi grabbed her wrist and lifted her up.

"Dilraba said she's willing to participate."

"Honey!"

Dilraba's face flushed instantly. She pulled her hand back from Yang Mi's and turned to look at Fu Yibai, her eyes still filled with a panic she hadn't had time to hide.

"I'm very timid."

I'm afraid I'll hold everyone back in the secret room.

It's okay to be timid.

Most of the appeal of this show lies in the celebrities' genuine reactions when they are frightened.

The more timid the performer, the more entertaining the show.

Dilraba blinked, seemingly finding it hard to believe that being terrified could be considered a virtue.

"Even if you're a coward, can you be cowardly than Brother Chao?"

Fu Yibai turned his head and glanced at Deng Chao.

"Director Fu, why are you dragging me into this again!"

Deng Chao jumped up from the sofa, looking aggrieved.

"I'm not even participating anymore, and you still won't leave me alone."

"Hahaha……"