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

As for An Feng, she was even more at a loss about how to deal with it.

If back in the days when they collaborated on "The Return of the Condor Heroes," Qi Hao unknowingly developed a special feeling for the then seventeen-year-old An Feng, subconsciously wanting to stay around her.

An Feng was no different.

At that time, Qi Hao was at the peak of his looks—now more mature and masculine, he didn't have as many fanatical fangirls as he did back then.

And he had several hit works, with exceptional acting skills that made him very popular.

Plus, Qi Hao was gentle and approachable, so when An Feng first met him, she blushed while speaking.

A seventeen-year-old girl, at the age when she first awakens to love.

The age of first love varies from person to person. Generally speaking, girls may have a vague liking for the opposite sex around 12 or 13, and sociologists believe that one's first awakening to love is around the age of 16.

An Feng was previously in a foreign country, and it was good enough not to be ostracized.

After returning, she still had to adapt to the environment.

Qi Hao could be said to be the first perfect man to truly enter her field of vision.

She, someone who never got enough sleep, looked forward to going to the crew every morning just to hear Qi Hao say "good morning" to her.

During the filming breaks, she would chat with Qi Hao.

Ask him for advice on acting, ask about some things in the domestic entertainment circle.

Then, the scope of their chats broadened, and they became friends who talked about everything.

It's just that occasionally in dreams, there would be things she didn't know how to continue doing.

Old Zhang Jizhong released some candid photos taken by the crew, which sparked a wave of rumors about Qi Hao and An Feng.

This handsome man and pretty young girl were just too pleasing to the eye.

Unfortunately, the rumors quickly died down and were replaced by other news, and even during the subsequent airing of the drama, the Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl couple didn't gain much popularity.

It wasn't like Zhang Jizhong's usual work.

Qi Hao, however, knew something, which Zhang Jizhong told him after getting drunk.

He said that Ms. Liu asked him if he would feel ashamed to hype an underage girl.

Zhang Jizhong, of course, wouldn't feel ashamed.

Where would he have such a thing?

But in Huaxia, making a fuss about minors is highly taboo. At that time, Zhang Jizhong was at the peak of his career and was somewhat worried about this woman, Ms. Liu, who was rather obsessive when it came to her daughter.

So, he wasn't that keen on hyping the rumors between Qi Hao and An Feng.

It's just that the Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl couple was too shippable, and even without the hype, it gained great heat, making An Feng one of Qi Hao's most prominent rumored girlfriends.

As for Qi Hao, he was also warned by Ms. Liu.

Then he started to deliberately distance himself from An Feng.

At first, An Feng was puzzled, wondering when she might have offended Qi Hao.

Everyone was good friends, and suddenly he stopped talking to her.

However, since she was young, after a few days of feeling down, she was lively again.

Afterwards, she experienced a total online backlash.

She didn't have the mood to reminisce about those once sweet sentiments.

Only when Qi Hao stood up and spoke for her during a media interview, she melancholically recalled the good times of filming together with the crew.

How on earth did she offend this bastard Qi Hao?

A big man, suddenly decided not to talk to her, acting petty like a small wife.

It wasn't until Qi Hao asked her to film a spicy strip commercial that she realized she never really got angry with Qi Hao.

She still very much wanted to see Qi Hao.

Even if it was like a simple greeting between colleagues who had worked together in the industry, it would put her in a good mood for the whole day.

After she was banned by Mrs. Hua, Qi Hao didn't hesitate to offend such a giant figure like Mrs. Hua and repeatedly helped her.

This made her even more puzzled.

What the hell do you really want to do?

After collaborating on "Those Things About First Love," An Feng gradually discovered the clue: this guy actually wanted to pursue her.

Why is that?

Did he finally realize after these years that she was very pretty?

Or did he used to like men and suddenly his preferences changed, now wanting to use her for practice?

Whatever it is, it is what it is.

After all, An Feng always had a good feeling about Qi Hao.

Whenever a man who seemed interested in her expressed good feeling, she would subconsciously think of Qi Hao.

Moreover, she wasn't just standing still waiting.

Today, she took the initiative to hold Qi Hao's hand.

After finishing the meal, Qi Hao didn't disappoint An Feng and naturally held her hand.

Not only did they hold hands, but in more crowded places, Qi Hao would also naturally hold her by the waist.

However, his actions were always quite gentlemanly, never placing his hand randomly.

"Do you want to buy this?"

An Feng looked at a coat, and Qi Hao took out his wallet to pay.

"Not now, I'm just looking. Haven't you ever gone shopping with your mom... aunt?"

An Feng quickly shook her head, now almost certain Qi Hao hadn't gone shopping much.

"They don't take me. It's always my mom going out shopping with my cousin."

In fact, his cousin Hu Shan was closer to his mom.

Not a real daughter but closer than one.

If it weren't for Qi Hao and Hu Shan being within three generations, she probably would have urged the two of them to be together.

"It looks like you're inexperienced. When shopping, you don't buy too many things at the start, or you can't shop anymore."

An Feng explained a little.

"Ah? Oh!"

Hadn't they already been shopping for almost an hour? Jeez, how is it still "the start."

Am I boarding a pirate ship or something?

Damn it, system, hurry up and add points!

Quickly add stamina and endurance and lots of it, so as not to die young.

"Haha~✧*｡(ˊᗜˋ*)✧*"

An Feng laughed and walked towards the next shop, looking very pleased.

Qi Hao has never even accompanied someone on a shopping spree.

Seeing so many girls in his circle, I thought he was familiar with them, perhaps even being a close friend.

Whoever invented the term "male best friend" should know it doesn't matter whether it's male or female, it's pretty disgusting.

Mom often tells her to stay away from Qi Hao, mainly because he has too many women around.

Once you're with him, you'd have plenty to be jealous about.

Don't think you'll be generous, it's because you don't care enough yet. The more you care, those women will become thorns in your side.

They'll torture you relentlessly.

An Feng knows her mom is biased against Qi Hao but also realizes her mom genuinely means well.

She walked around for over two hours, and Qi Hao only carried a few things.

"Okay, that's enough for today."

An Feng thought it was best to quit while ahead, to avoid scaring Qi Hao away. Otherwise, she'd be the first girl to be disliked for shopping too much.

Her longest shopping record is over seven hours.

In between, she only had a meal, found a place to rest with a coffee.

Today was considerably restrained.

"What's up next?"

Qi Hao was in a good mood; An Feng wasn't only buying for herself, she bought him a wallet too.

Though not overly expensive, it at least showed she had him in her mind.

Daoist Suiyun once said if you peel shrimp for a girl, and she eats a third of the plate's worth without offering you one, break up quickly.

If she consumes a third and doesn't offer one, it shows you don't matter to her.

A bootlicker ends up with nothing.

A real man should never be a bootlicker.

Although Qi Hao found Daoist Suiyun somewhat unserious, he has to admit some words make a certain sense.

The previous wallet was bought by Old Tian, Qi Hao has used it for years.

No choice, the cool brand had such good quality it never wore out, Qi Hao found no reason to replace it.

Plus, it was bloated, and Qi Hao mostly didn't carry it in his pocket.

Now An Feng bought a new one.

The old one must go.

Not sure if asking for a photo to be placed in the wallet would be abrupt, Qi Hao thought to wait a little.

They're still in a mutual testing phase.

Testing not just the other but themselves too.

Each interaction reveals new discoveries and experiences.

Neither is too casual; they won't commit without a trial.

Three realms of life: to see oneself, see the universe, see humanity.

Their three realms of love: see oneself, bow to the heavens, create together.

"How about playing billiards? Can you play?"

An Feng didn't suggest watching a movie; they're both in the industry, movies are their profession, they watch movies at home regularly. Unless their work screens in the cinema, no need to watch one each date.

"I'm not great at it, but I'd like to learn, maybe you could teach me."

Qi Hao is indeed not good; he plays badminton well, often playing with Old Tian in the past.

But now he's tired from shopping and doesn't want to play badminton.

"Actually, I'm not really good either..."

An Feng originally planned to pretend she couldn't, letting Qi Hao teach her.

Given their height difference, Qi Hao teaching her billiards would essentially mean holding her while tutoring.

Just so, opportunities were wasted.

"No worries, we'll figure it out together."

Qi Hao was helpless; lacking in romance tactics when needed.

At this moment, Qi Hao's phone rang.

Answering, he found it was from his group suggesting karaoke, saying Wang Baoqiang, Zhou Xun, Song Jia, Sun Li, and others were there.

A dozen or so people awaited him.

"Oh dear, not today, I'm swamped; movie editing had issues, the whole day in the studio, unsure about reshooting, distressed. You all enjoy!"

Qi Hao concocted a reason and hung up.

"Not going?"

An Feng was surprised; she joined Qi Hao's group gathering once and sensed its influence clearly, knowing Qi Hao is a leader.

Unexpectedly Qi Hao didn't attend.

"Do you want to go? Enjoy such gatherings?"

Qi Hao asked sincerely.

"Nope!"

An Feng didn't beat around the bush.

"I noticed that. If you don't like it, no need to attend, it's not pivotal."

Partying isn't as crucial as courting.

Qi Hao previously believed time could sustain his own circle, lately realizing truth.

No need for time; with enough resources, you are the circle.

Absent from gatherings, his status in the circle remains untouched.