Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years

"We... we generally don't act so directly and recklessly..."

Feng Bufan didn't know how to comment.

Although he hadn't seen many movies, he still scoffed at assassin-type films, but he understood it was a commercial tactic.

"If acting directly, can one person really take down a whole room?"

Qi Hao wasn't planning to change the movie's fight scenes just for the sake of logic.

Since it's a commercial film, surely the main character has to be a bit more exceptional.

He was just purely curious.

"If it's an ordinary person, it's possible, but if the opponent isn't disorganized, then it's not possible."

Feng Bufan's meaning was also clear.

He hadn't tried it, so how would he know if he could take on a bunch and kill them all?

Even if the opposing group had a bit of courage, each throws you a brick, no matter how tough you are, you'd be lying down.

Moreover, the other side also has guns.

However, history isn't short of situations where one person chased a group of enemies.

In a not-so-early timeline on the battlefield of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, Liu Guangzi single-handedly chased and fiercely attacked behind nearly a hundred enemies, and not only was he unscathed himself but also managed to capture 63 prisoners.

Just wondering who those enemies are going to complain to.

"What are you most skilled at?"

Qi Hao needed to understand Feng Bufan's area of expertise.

"I'm most skilled in fist and foot combat, I also know a little about knives, guns, and staffs..." Seemingly worried that being too modest might lose him a job opportunity, Feng Bufan quickly added, "Actually, I know a lot, after all, this is my profession, love what you do, think about these things all day long."

"Love what you do, you have quite a sense of humor."

Qi Hao was amused by him and couldn't associate this man with some mercenary god of killing anymore.

However, being able to survive and come back to his hometown after twenty years outside, this man surely wouldn't be a fool.

Hmm, being tricked out of half his life savings slightly tarnished his cool aura.

"It's alright."

Feng Bufan used to love pretending to be honest, and after pretending for so long, he really became honest.

"So do you mind showing some skills first, not that I don't trust you, I mainly want to broaden my horizons..."

Qi Hao isn't someone who judges by appearance; otherwise, with Feng Bufan's half-ghost face, such an honest look could scare people to death.

"Uh... sparring?" Feng Bufan looked resistant.

"What's wrong?" Qi Hao was puzzled.

"When I first returned to the country, it was because I sparred with someone that I was extorted out of fifty thousand yuan and even got detained by the police for a few months."

Feng Bufan still couldn't believe it to this day.

That was his senior brother, he never expected his childhood friend would set him up.

They were fighting well, then he just laid down, and went to the hospital for injury verification.

"Wait... you weren't a mercenary? A killer without shedding blood, you just accepted it like that?"

Qi Hao began to doubt life.

Damn it, the novels I read and those Miguo movies, could they all be fake.

The impressive image of mercenaries was destroyed within a day.

Just like McMichael in "Crazy Stone," who got his gear stolen as soon as he got off the plane.

"It is indeed illegal to cause injury in a fight..." Feng Bufan said with a bitter smile, "I'm returning to my roots, if I want stability, I certainly can't causally cause trouble, we must abide by our domestic rules."

"Sigh, so what do you suggest?"

Qi Hao had no filters left for mercenaries.

"How about, showing some dart throwing skills."

Feng Bufan looked at Qi Hao, then surveyed his office.

Finally, his eyes fell on the dartboard hanging on the wall.

"Here..."

Qi Hao took out the darts from the drawer and handed them over.

Feng Bufan found a spot to stand, then with his back to the dartboard, rehearsed a bit, making a few spinning throw motions.

Then, in one go, he threw all the darts into the bullseye with his back to the dartboard.

Not bad.

But it didn't seem like much.

Mainly, the moves weren't cool and had a bit of sleaziness.

"Well, if you were to assist in action guidance, designing fight moves, and murder methods, do you think you can handle this job?"

Qi Hao couldn't find real special forces, even if he did, it wouldn't help.

The killing skills passed down in the army aren't something that can be casually taught to outsiders and used in films.

He could only use this half-trained mercenary.

"Yes, yes, yes, I might not be that powerful, but I've seen a lot, and I think you guys making movies are just using imagination to challenge common sense..."

Feng Bufan nodded repeatedly.

He was forty-one this year, if he worked a bit harder, saved enough to marry by forty-five, maybe he could still have a kid in this lifetime.

It's said men in their seventies and eighties also have the ability to have children.

"What you said makes a lot of sense."

Even Qi Hao, a professional, was amazed.

Using imagination to challenge common sense!

"Thank you, boss."

Feng Bufan just liked pretending to be silly, he wasn't stupid, immediately realizing Qi Hao was planning to use him.

"Starting from August, you'll be paid until the month the filming wraps up, five thousand yuan a month. This salary can't compare with a formal action director's, but in the crew, it counts as high pay. If you're not satisfied, then learn from the real action directors, and perhaps become one in the future."

Since debuting, Qi Hao has been consistently generous to those around him.

Otherwise, Old Tian wouldn't have stayed with him for over ten years, and a talent like Zhanqi Laiden wouldn't be so devoted to him.

The income of people in Qi Hao's studio is much higher than the industry average.

Feiyang Media invested in films, Gao Yang's side never sent anyone over to audit the accounts, besides Gao Yang's personal trust in Qi Hao, mainly because Qi Hao never takes advantage of people.

For the films Zhanqi Laiden invested in, Qi Hao demanded an extremely low pay.

If even then they were stingy and wary of Qi Hao, then Gao Yang wouldn't have many people worth trusting.

"Thank you so much, boss! My life...uh, my 200 pounds are in your hands!"

Feng Bufan breathed a sigh of relief.

He found out that people from his village coming to the capital to work hard labor jobs only earned about 2,000 yuan per month.

City folks working in offices earned about three to four thousand.

Even though it was just for a few months, 5,000 yuan per month definitely counted as a high salary.

Most importantly, his set of skills had no use in a stable place like Huaxia.

Because half his face was burned and one eye was blind, he couldn't even get hired as a security guard.

Encountering him late at night, one might as well think they'd seen a ghost.

Now, at least he found a way forward.

Once you've done something once, the next opportunity will feel familiar, and collaboration can continue.

Feng Bufan was not a professional, after all. Besides him, Qi Hao gave Ye Weimin a detailed request list, asking him to get a top-notch professional action director to help.

With two people working together, it's easier to get results.

As for other photographers and assistant directors, it's not that difficult.

Qi Hao directly notified Lu Yang to come over to work.

This second generation guy is super useful.

At the beginning of August, Huang Yi sent an invitation to Qi Hao, asking him to attend the wedding.

By logic, Qi Hao, having once been rumored with her, should have avoided her.

Also, besides being rumored early on, Qi Hao actually had no real connection with her.

So, it's hard to understand.

Fortunately, Qi Hao didn't have to worry about what Huang Yi was thinking; he only read "Human Weaknesses," not "Spouses' Weaknesses," so he wasn't interested in spouses.

He found an excuse, saying he needed to shoot a magazine cover and attend the 2009 China Radio Film and Television Awards China Original Song Awards ceremony, very regretfully unable to attend the wedding.

He only sent his blessings, wishing them longevity and early offspring.

In truth, it wasn't a real excuse, because Qi Hao really had a ton of things to handle.

Su Mang promised Qi Hao a double cover in Esquire's September issue.

Qi Hao didn't refuse.

It wouldn't take up much of his time anyway.

Almost a day, and it would be done.

Qi Hao wasn't photographing a magazine cover for the first time; he was the one with the best fashion resources among the four popular young actors.

The key lies in looks and charisma.

Actually, after the Bazaar Charity Night, Su Mang asked if Qi Hao and An Feng could shoot together.

This proposal was naturally rejected by Qi Hao.

Shoot my ass!

Do you think we're not already eye-catching enough?

Lately, Qi Hao has constantly faced paparazzi tracking him when going out, even sneaky folks near the company.

An Feng also mentioned that during recent events, she was surrounded everywhere.

For safety reasons, she had to deploy more security personnel.

After finishing the magazine shoot, Qi Hao went to the 2009 China Radio Film and Television Awards China Original Song Awards ceremony.

The ceremony was held at the Jinmen Sports Center.

Qi Hao just happened to attend, then go home for a visit.

What if he won a newcomer award?

Actually, this ceremony was organized by the Headquarter, executed by the Radio and Television Associations, and implemented by the Radio and Television Art Work Committee, with assistance from media including China National Radio Music Channel, Tianjin Radio, and Guangdong Radio Southern Life Channel.

Whether it's authoritative or not, it definitely has loads of prestige.

Qi Hao loves such unconventional award ceremonies, loathing those who immediately give him the annual best singer award the moment they see him.

This awards ceremony's interview area was open-style.

Various media blocked the stars, armed with cameras large and small pointed at them, freely asking questions.

Qi Hao inevitably was asked about things related to An Feng.

You could say they didn't ask anything about this awards ceremony, it was all about digging into the rumors between Qi Hao and An Feng.

Qi Hao denied everything.

Anyway, these people had no evidence.

He simply made a movie with An Feng, then walked the Bazaar Charity Night red carpet, with no extra evidence.

But these paparazzi are like dogs, their sense of smell and observation are sharp.

They are sure that Qi Hao and An Feng don't look innocent, somewhat different from other rumored girlfriends.

Making Qi Hao extremely annoyed.

How the hell can one date like this, with any slight move causing a huge wave, offering no space at all?

Fortunately, the awards ceremony helped soothe his hurt soul.

Mainland's most promising newcomer gold award!

No kidding, he actually managed to win this unexpected prize.

Qi Hao's list of newcomer awards grows by one.

As for mainland's most popular male singer, Qi Hao didn't care at all.

Three newcomer awards now.

Qi Hao plans to settle his main quest upon its anniversary.

Later, there's the Golden Rooster Award he can attend.

But the Golden Rooster Award's best new director isn't so easily won.

Yet it doesn't matter, winning it is good, not winning doesn't disrupt the major plan, after all, having three newcomer awards surely counts as exceeding the tasks.

Now, Qi Hao is rather looking forward to the arrival of late October.