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

The film premiere and the premiere conference are not the same.

The premiere is where everyone interacts and then watches a movie, or watches the movie first and then interacts.

The premiere conference does not involve watching the movie.

So the scene is more like a social occasion.

An Feng's donation made many big shots lose face. Although it's not a big deal now, no one still pays attention to them over here.

They are still in a state of being isolated.

Qi Hao coming over to chat with her seemed very kind.

"What stocks did you buy?"

Qi Hao has also been studying stocks recently, but he won't buy any.

Moreover, as long as he doesn't need money, he won't sell in the short term either.

He's just casually studying for fun.

So that if someone asks him about stocks in the future, he won't be unable to comprehend the technical terms.

How would he explain having stocks worth billions?

You can't just say, "I don't actually understand stocks, I just bought them randomly, and who knew they would all rise?"

"Didn't earn much, just a few billions."

Believe it or not, Qi Hao might be crowdfunded for assassination by stockholders in minutes.

Qi Hao must set up an image of a stock god for himself now.

Ms. Liu mentioned a few, and for each one she said, Qi Hao shook his head with a pained expression.

Ms. Liu began to doubt her life.

Could it be that she's really not suited for stock trading?

"Auntie, trading stocks is actually quite simple..." Qi Hao bluffed with various technical terms and then suggested, "You could try buying some Apple stocks recently; just look at how hot the mobile market is now."

Qi Hao didn't suggest Ms. Liu buy Penguin stocks.

Because even though Penguin's stock surged this year, they have a tough battle ahead.

Internet battles are all about burning money.

It's like you and I standing together, setting a fire, and seeing who can't hold out first.

Winning a thousand, losing eight hundred oneself.

Qi Hao often exchanges with high-level executives like Ren Yuxin and Sun Zhonghuai from Penguin. If they come to the capital on business and Qi Hao happens to be around, he would host them.

So, Qi Hao sometimes gets some information from conversations.

For instance, Penguin plans to take action against 360 next year.

In these internet wars, winning or losing leaves all battered, and the benefits can only be seen in the long term.

Given Ms. Liu's impatience, if she couldn't hold long-term, it's better not to touch it.

So, Apple became the top choice.

Even though Nokia is still number one, their market share is decreasing yearly, their Symbian system is criticized, and other tech-advantaged phone manufacturers are evidently benefitting.

Most importantly, the system rewards Apple stocks multiple times.

This is certified by the system.

Qi Hao has no intention of stock trading; otherwise, he would also heavily invest in Apple stocks.

No money?

He could completely use Apple stocks as collateral to get a loan and use leverage to buy.

Ms. Liu got bluffed by Qi Hao and immediately felt that Apple is a good thing. As long as Qi Hao doesn't covet her daughter, Qi Hao is a great person.

If he covets her daughter, then forget it.

Qi Hao is really complicated in matters between men and women.

In today's setting, people who have been rumored to be involved with Qi Hao might be found to be seven or eight.

Which mother-in-law would want such a son-in-law?

Qi Hao had a heartfelt talk with his future mother-in-law then was quickly pulled on stage for an interview.

The film distributor also deliberately arranged a good seat for Qi Hao.

Not C position.

After all, his role wasn't as prominent as Wang Xueqi, Hu Jun, etc. His status in the entertainment industry wasn't as high as Liang Jiahui.

Not to mention the directors, producers, and other senior figures.

Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a traditional virtue.

Mainly, his seat was between An Feng and Zhou Yun, making it particularly... interesting.

A married woman and a young girl, if it were you, which would you choose?

"Qi Hao, congratulations!"

When Zhou Yun sat down, she smiled and shook hands with Qi Hao. It's hard to imagine she already has two kids.

"Thank you, how's Jiang Wen doing with the shoot now?" Qi Hao knew what she was congratulating him for.

Congratulating him for winning the Golden Horse Award for Best Director. Recently, everyone who sees him says congratulations.

Winning this award, Qi Hao's status in the entertainment industry visibly increased a notch.

"Not too well." Zhou Yun shook her head.

"Did something happen?"

Qi Hao left the crew not long ago, could Jiang Wen be acting up again?

"You, the free director left, so he has to be the director himself, getting cranky from working all day."

Zhou Yun was flattering Qi Hao.

In fact, Qi Hao was just a tool as a director for "Let the Bullets Fly", merely helping to check monitors.

There were a bunch of executive and assistant directors, there was no shortage of someone like Qi Hao.

Being good-looking, with good temperament, and understanding; it's no wonder he could win over the proud Jiang Wen.

Many were watching Qi Hao's side.

Noticing that Qi Hao didn't pay attention to An Feng on the other side, only persistently engaging with Zhou Yun.

Does Qi Hao's interest resemble that of Cao Cao?

He's just a bit gutsy, isn't he afraid Jiang Wen would seek revenge?

However, Jiang Wen's new film seems to be invested by his company, whether they would clash is hard to say.

Or perhaps Jiang Wen secured the investment in a special way.

The premiere conference soon began.

This film was extremely challenging to prepare, Chen Delin choked up several times, Chen Kexin and Yu Dong soothed him on the side.

In fact, like Qi Hao now who can shoot what he wants without considering investment issues, it's unimaginable in the whole entertainment industry.

Even Zhang Yimou finds it hard to achieve this.

Now Zhang Yimou's "Three Guns" didn't have good word of mouth or box office, affecting his ability to attract investment.

It's not that no one will invest in him, but more of a "shift of power", as poor box office and reviews gradually erode his control over future projects.

If you can help others make money, you're the boss.

If you can't, then they're the boss, and if they tell you to bark, you have to bark twice.

This dynamic between directors and capital means directors can be shackled by capital.

You see some directors making all sorts of nonsense, completely out of their style, that's because their creativity has been controlled by others.

It can even lead to situations where directors have to help some capitals launder money.

It doesn't matter if you're the National Preceptor, once you lose control, you must shoot the movies capital wants to see, even if it means putting up with nonsense.

You also have to help capital boost their women and children.

No matter how poorly they perform, you have to swear they're the most talented actors you've ever seen.

If Chen Delin makes money with "October Fortress," he can continue making what he wants, but if he doesn't, then he should stop struggling and work for the capital.

Qi Hao does not have such concerns.

Whether making money or losing it, he does whatever he wants.

"...I need to thank Qi Hao for helping find the investment so the film could meet everybody on time..."

Chen Delin hasn't forgotten Qi Hao's help.

But actually, he doesn't owe Qi Hao anything, as he's already repaid the favor by insisting on using An Feng under pressure.

These things can't be discussed openly, so Qi Hao just smiles and moves on.

The earlier part is just routine, the real fun begins with media interactions.

Usually, the actresses in a film are the hot topic, but this movie has fewer stars, only four stand out.

Li Jiaxin has slipped into, sorry, married into a wealthy family, so she didn't come.

Although Fan Xuexue and Zhou Yun's roles are quite attractive, they lack excitement, while An Feng's unique look steals the spotlight.

"An Feng, by dressing up this way, aren't you kind of letting your fans down?"

A media reporter jestingly asked.

"I hope everyone will like it. This role is a rare experience for me and, compared to my previous screen image, it's quite a makeover, but she's a very charming character, not ugly at all."

An Feng actually doesn't think she dressed up ugly.

The reporter was just overreacting.

"What made you decide to take on this transformative role?"

The media reporter clearly heard some rumors, about this role being recommended to her by Qi Hao.

"Because I worked with Qi Hao before, he recommended me for this role this time..."

Instead of letting people guess, it's better to be upfront.

"Do you guys contact each other often in private?"

The media reporters were waiting for this sentence, recently many have been monitoring these two.

But no evidence can be found.

The more they can't find evidence, the more unwilling the media is to give up.

Qi Hao has assets over a billion, who knows which lucky person will benefit.

They don't know this data has been updated, currently known are just Penguin, Sina, and Mrs. Hua.

These alone amount to over a billion.

Though Maotai wants Qi Hao as their spokesperson and even created a special brew for him, they don't plan to disclose Qi Hao's shareholding status.

As for Apple...

Their response is slower, and having been on the stock market for nearly thirty years, they have shareholders worldwide.

"We contact occasionally."

An Feng did not outright deny.

Saying no contact at all would be nonsense, right?

If there's no contact at all, why would he recommend you for a role?

"Occasionally" implies sporadically, usually meaning every few days, but using hyperbole, contacting every day could also be called occasional.

"Do you hang out or party together privately?"

The media knows Qi Hao often parties with celebrities, many rumors come from when Qi Hao is seen partying with them.

"I've been to two, there were lots of people, we didn't really talk."

Indeed, An Feng has only been to two.

The media was suddenly a bit disappointed.

They felt it shouldn't be like this.

Based on everyone's observations, An Feng should be considered a big fish in Qi Hao's "pond."

Why doesn't he often bring her along to parties?

Actually, An Feng doesn't particularly enjoy these parties, she finds the way people look at her too blatant, even hostile.

She prefers going shopping and singing karaoke with her girlfriends.

Their karaoke sessions are purely for the fun of it, without any ulterior motives.

Once Qi Hao learned she didn't like going to parties, he stopped inviting her, planning to wait for the official announcement, then properly introduce her into the circle.

As his girlfriend.

"I heard there are many action scenes, do you have action scenes with Qi Hao?"

A reporter changed the topic.

"My character has a lot of action scenes, but not much interaction with Qi Hao."

An Feng said honestly, as they are holding the press conference in the morning and releasing the film at noon, there's no need to hide anything.

Those anticipating interaction between Qi Hao and her will most likely be disappointed.

An Feng doesn't want to mislead the audience just for the sake of the movie.

"You left a stunning impression with your action scenes in 'The Return of the Condor Heroes,' do you find it easier to return to action scenes this time?"

This time, the question was from a more traditional media outlet.

"Actually, they are different. The action scenes in 'The Return of the Condor Heroes' were more graceful, leaning heavily on martial arts, and this time it's focused more on action, with sharper and more lethal moves."

An Feng explained the differences a bit.

If she were an empty-headed idol, she would likely just mumble some superficial things in response to such questions.

Although An Feng can also be categorized as an idol, she genuinely has her own thoughts.

"Then who is better at fighting, you or Qi Hao, in the movie?"

A media outlet quickly asked another question.

"We worked together on set rarely, so it's probably me who's better at fighting."

An Feng answered on stage, while her mother frowned in the audience.

What on earth happened?

She'd just been trading stocks for a while, why does it feel like the media is always trying to match Qi Hao with her daughter?

Aren't you people going too far?

With Qi Hao's tangled web of relationships, whose daughter would willingly marry him?