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

"Yeah, she praised that at this age, relying entirely on myself, I could actually get to where I am now..."

An Feng had nothing to hide.

"You... didn't catch the hint?" Qin Hailu hesitated.

Not catching the hint was actually the best.

An Feng's career had always been on the rise since she debuted, without any downturns, naturally not lacking resources, without needing to beg.

Even when banned by Mrs. Hua, she mysteriously escaped the ordeal.

How could other actresses not envy, be jealous or resent her.

"I caught it, her implication was that I used to rely on myself, so it'd be best if I didn't rely on men in the future either."

An Feng blinked.

She wasn't naive, she had been in the circle for so long and read so many books.

If she couldn't see through such a blatant provocation, she shouldn't be mingling in the industry anymore.

Most of the time, she just didn't want to argue with others.

But Li Xue'xue was different.

Li Xue'xue had a long unrequited love for Qi Hao, everyone in the circle knew that.

Yes, the kind where she was in a relationship while also pining for Qi Hao.

Li Xue'xue couldn't hide her hostility.

An Feng definitely had to stay alert.

"Don't mind her, she's just nosy. If someone can be relied on, why not? Don't be all pretentious like the female leads in novels, not relying on someone you like, should you find an old man like she did?"

Qin Hailu looked around and seeing no one, spoke without restraint.

She had been friends with Qi Hao for many years and thought he was too young, having no interest in him.

She preferred those who were older and a bit more domineering.

While she was acting in "First Love, This Little Thing," she noticed the way An Feng looked at Qi Hao, and Qi Hao was more genuine in front of An Feng.

Qi Hao was quite a "hypocritical" person.

With no background or resources, he relied solely on himself to become one of the four popular young actors, having become smoothly sophisticated, being warm to everyone like wearing a mask.

In front of An Feng, he appeared more authentic, like a young guy.

Qin Hailu was Qi Hao's friend, like a big sister, so if Qi Hao liked An Feng, then Qin Hailu could consider An Feng as part of the family.

"A domineering CEO would be great..." An Feng said wistfully.

"Hahaha~"

This was a shared topic between them, from a book Qin Hailu recommended to An Feng.

At the celebration party, many people tried to toast Qi Hao, so he was slightly tipsy.

He just decided to pretend to be drunk and leave.

Anyway, An Feng had already left with Qin Hailu earlier.

After returning to the hotel, and after chatting on the phone with An Feng for a while.

He didn't dare to visit her room.

Afraid of being caught, plus not knowing what to do if he did, they weren't at that stage yet.

So, being not far apart, talking over the phone worked out.

Then Qi Hao started to check his emails.

Sleeping wasn't something urgent because An Feng would surely wake up late tomorrow.

Qi Hao didn't need to go back so early either.

He could completely "accidentally" end up on the same flight, and with Qin Hailu and others there, it wouldn't be obvious.

Many at the party approached him, hoping for an opportunity.

But very few actually took action.

Only a few sent an acting resume, hoping Qi Hao could give them a role.

But even the resumes lacked anything special.

At least record a small skit performance on a disk, wouldn't you?

These people probably would keep seeking opportunities.

Yes, I mean, as a director, I don't prioritize actor looks, but if looks are unnecessary, you need to have adequate intellect saved up.

Also, there were a few scripts.

Two were somewhat complete, the others were just story outlines or ideas.

If you weren't prepared, why so eager to seek opportunities?

Of course, you could also say, opportunities are for the prepared, don't prepare needlessly without opportunities...

I thought there'd be more interesting stories tonight, turns out only two decent scripts.

"Thief," told about two girls who had never met, in different worlds, discovering unexpected connections because of a stolen phone at a night market.

This was a short film script, the completion was okay, but the plot was too cliché.

A bit of a vibe similar to...

Oh right, "Zhi Yin"!

"Zhi Yin," which covered the reading range of many people's youth alongside "Yi Lin."

PASS!

Such scripts are more abundant mainland, Qi Hao indeed wanted to support some short films to discover new directors.

Forget about the ones from Taiwan.

The faster Taiwanese films die, the better, it's just pointless fuss, always serving as the mouthpiece for Zheng Zhi.

Support can wait until after unification, it's the same.

Hopefully that day comes soon.

A large amount of funds is already eager and restless.

Then there was Ke Jingteng's "Those Years, We Pursued the Girl Together."

Qi Hao scanned the script quickly.

He even skimmed through the original novel.

After reading, he started wondering, how was this different from "First Love, This Little Thing"?

If "Those Years" had been sent earlier, they might have bought it since Thai scripts and ones from Taiwan are closer to the mainland.

Now that "First Love, This Little Thing" has already been filmed, it's really unnecessary to shoot "Those Years" again.

However, should we buy it or not?

To be frank, after filming "First Love, This Little Thing," Qi Hao has a lot of confidence in this type of film.

It's like a stab into the heart.

It can easily draw people into the theater to have a good cry.

Who hasn't had a high school period?

Right...?

Who hasn't had a crush or a first love with a girl?

Even if she doesn't know, in your dreams, you fell in love three hundred times, still pure and unsure how to proceed.

You might have forgotten who the high school teachers were, or the top student or other popular figures in the class, but you will always remember that girl... or that female teacher.

This movie really has the potential to make money.

Qi Hao doesn't really want it to shine in Ke Jingteng's hands.

As for why...

Qi Hao, a shrewd old monkey, knows human nature too well.

He can tell at a glance who's friendly and who's malicious, unless the other person is also an old pro.

Ke Jingteng clearly isn't an old pro.

He can sense Ke Jingteng's attitude towards mainlanders.

I know you have money, and I have something to ask of you.

But I just can't bend over.

Because you don't deserve it.

Qi Hao also observed Ke Jingteng interacting with Taiwanese bigwigs, and his fawning attitude suggested that with just a signal from the bigwigs, he'd be knocking on their room door at night.

Qi Hao has seen similar situations with many Taiwanese filmmakers.

Their perception probably still thinks mainlanders can't afford tea eggs.

A colleague of Qi Hao's father has relatives in Taiwan, and hearing that the mainland is chaotic, they dared not visit, so they sent two shabby bags of old clothes.

Old clothes!

Qi Hao's family lives in the center of Tianjin, and you can imagine the conditions his neighbors live in.

The mood receiving the two bags of old clothes was one of crying and laughing at the same time.

Initially, there was a thought to take some photos to prove how well the mainland has developed now.

But later decided against it.

You can't wake someone pretending to be asleep; if they had any sense, they wouldn't be so narrow-minded.

No longer bothered to keep in touch with these relatives.

Film is an open art, yet many Taiwanese filmmakers still look down on mainlanders.

And Ke Jingteng is one of them.

In retaliation, Qi Hao thought about buying the script at a low price to prevent them from getting lucky with investments and then becoming prosperous.

When the time comes, they'd look down on mainlanders even more.

What if the movie becomes a hit?

The actors, the director, the marketing—many factors are involved, and how much credit does the screenwriter really get?

"Farewell My Concubine" made people remember Chen Kaige and Zhang Guorong, but how many know the original novel's author is Li Bihua?

Even if there's an added value, it can't compare to the value of writing and directing himself.

If he's shameless enough, ignorant of his face, and acts as well, that would be even more trouble.

Negotiations are done by a professional team.

To keep pushing the price down to the bottom line.

Of course, Gao Fei is not in this professional team; she's long been banned from participating in any company's bargaining activities.

The next day when flying back, Qi Hao happened to bump into Qin Hailu, Zeng Li, An Feng, and Tian Yu.

Wang Qianyuan and Zhang Meng had already taken the first flight back in the morning.

Encountering them is fate.

So appearing together at the airport wasn't so conspicuous.

Qi Hao can't avoid the media unless he doesn't go directly back to the capital; even wearing a low-key hat can't escape the sharp-eyed media.

The Golden Horse Awards are happening these days, with many reporters waiting at the airport.

After all, this time, many mainlanders are winning awards at the Golden Horse.

As soon as Qi Hao and the others appeared, they were mobbed.

But the company had arranged for people to pick them up, and they left without any incidents.

Online, the discussions were already heated.

Yue Leng Hei Sha Gui Shou Shi: This is a trap, the Golden Horse Awards have hidden motives, many directors had their moment and never produced anything remarkable afterward.

Xiao Xiao Rui Zai: Just name-drop Chen Kaige already.

Captain: Best Director is a bit much, Best Supporting Actor would have been perfect, as Takeda performed well; while he couldn't distinguish himself from Wang Zhiwen and others, considering Qi Hao's acting career, this is definitely a breakthrough.

Canghai Floating Willow: No matter what, Qi Hao's directing career hasn't disappointed from the start.

Great Tang River: Boss Qi's business is thriving, prosperous, and lucrative, with lots of bonuses!

Light Rain on the Orchid Boat: I hear the next one is a campus romance; isn't that a step backward? Campus romance films can never win awards.

Chang'an Night Remnant Fire: Not just a step back, it's avoiding proper business!

Beishan Liangping: Qi Hao Studio, legendary alternative, QQ group: ②⑨③⑤④⑥.

Silly Shibiya: How is it avoiding proper business? He did it purely for the girl over a plate of vinegar dumplings.

Divine Cat: Recently playing with family in Taiwan, don't know if it's an illusion, but I seem to have seen Qi Hao and An Feng holding hands at Libao Park.

Garlic Oil Wheat: CP fans back off, An Feng is mine!

Eagle of the Djibouti Sky: Why talk about love? Isn't pursuing a career better? With pants three inches shorter, your battle power naturally rises, and with no girls in your heart, you draw swords quickly as a demon!

Righteous Cat Head: Stop focusing on Qi Hao and An Feng; they are beyond reach for all nationwide brother Gao fans!

Purple Nightmare Mad Dog: Flying to Suzhou?

Righteous Cat Head: Can't fly to Suzhou!

Passerby Buying Soy Sauce Uncle A: Where is morality? Where is the bottom line? Where is dignity? Where is the address?