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

Other leading actors also went onstage to receive their red envelopes. Although the amount wasn't as much as the lead male and female, it was already quite good in comparison.

Especially for the young actors in the crew who are still studying, the red envelopes were enough to pay for their tuition.

Like Li Jiahang and a few of his classmates.

They all came from school to join the crew. Although their roles weren't very prominent, being part of a film with a two billion box office definitely benefits their future development.

If you go to another film crew, you just say you acted in "First Love," and if it's a film of the same type, they will definitely consider giving you a more important role.

They even started their own accounts on Weibo.

During "First Love's" official promotions, they would also be @-mentioned. With some luck, gaining tens of thousands of followers would be a piece of cake.

Li Jiahang's followers directly increased by over a hundred thousand.

Last year he also participated in a TV series called "Love Apartment," and with this movie, he is now quite well-known in the industry.

Besides actors, the behind-the-scenes staff also received red envelopes.

As the film's music composer, Jin Dazhou made an outstanding contribution to the movie's box office, receiving a fifty thousand red envelope.

Ever since he teamed up with Qi Hao, his life seemed to be on a lucky streak.

Through these projects with Qi Hao, his studio found its footing. This time, the music for "First Love" was impeccable, adding great value to the film and making his name known.

Now, day and night, there are film and TV productions seeking his studio for compositions.

Some singers are even asking him to take on the role of producer.

After everyone who should receive a red envelope has gotten theirs, the media raised some questions.

Since not long ago they had already interviewed at the "Lost on Journey" premiere, there was not much left to say, so they quickly completed the process and invited the media to the nearby mall for hot pot buffet.

With two events in one day, the media were quite exhausted, not only did they get red envelopes, but they also got treated to a meal.

There's no biting the hand that feeds you.

Having enjoyed the hot pot buffet, the media will do their best to speak well of "First Love" and "Lost on Journey."

Once the media left, the real celebration party started.

The scene was filled with clinking glasses, even the lights dimmed.

This created a better atmosphere.

If the lights were as bright as day, would you dare place your hands on someone else's behind?

"Has your television series started filming yet?"

Sun Li not only had the time to attend the celebration party here, but she also often attends small gatherings.

Even though Qi Hao hasn't been coming here much lately, he can see their chats in the QQ group.

"Delayed again... it might be postponed until the next semester."

Sun Li really wanted to ask Qi Hao to scold Zheng Xiaolong, since it kept getting delayed, she dared not accept any roles.

"Good things take time, I think this television series will be a hit."

Qi Hao casually replied.

Although he's the producer, he doesn't have the power to push around directors.

Zheng Xiaolong is certainly not a regular person.

"Thanks for your good words, aren't you acting in TV dramas yourself?"

Sun Li was quite curious about Qi Hao's career plans.

Actually, reaching Qi Hao's status in the entertainment world, he could completely step away from acting, focusing solely on capital and directing.

That would be much more prestigious.

"Of course I act, why wouldn't I? If there's something suitable, I'll act."

Zhang Yimou was an actor too, but after he became a director, he stopped acting.

He didn't have an obsession with acting.

But people like Qi Hao and Jiang Wen still pursue performing, or they still want to use this method to make a living, so they won't completely detach from acting.

"Then if I encounter a suitable script, I'll look for you to collaborate."

Currently, Sun Li is focusing mainly on television series, but movies aren't completely out of her sphere.

Previously with "Time Traveler's Treasure Box," she worked with Zheng Zhongji, inviting many big stars to join.

Unfortunately, despite many stars, the movie didn't save itself; its box office performance was very average, and the reviews were terrible.

Comparisons can hurt, and it couldn't compare to "First Love" at all.

Indeed, it further proved Qi Hao's strength.

Being part of Qi Hao's inner circle, Sun Li seemingly prefers getting resources from Qi Hao's side.

"No problem, if the right project comes along, we can collaborate; I'm just worried Deng Zhao might misunderstand."

Their relationship seems quite stable, and it's been said they secretly registered their marriage last month, yet haven't held a wedding ceremony.

"Him? What issue could he have?" Sun Li dismissively shook her head: "He's had romantic experiences before. We agreed not to interfere with each other's career development."

Back then, Deng Zhao and Hao Jie's romance was quite the talk.

Deng Zhao garnered a lot of sympathy.

Similar to Tang Wei and Tian Yu now, but Hao Jie's sacrifice back then couldn't compare to Tang Wei's, it was like a drop in the ocean.

However, for men, it's all the same.

"Oh, by the way, are you going to have a wedding? When are you holding the wedding?"

Actually, Deng Zhao is following the path of a young idol; however, he's now beginning to transition.

His transition is rather successful.

He could even be said to be progressing better in films than Huang Xiaoming.

This is likely the confidence behind his and Sun Li's official announcement of their marriage registration.

Qi Hao started reflecting on himself, wondering if he's being too timid.

Not manly at all.

If conditions are right, he actually wouldn't mind making an official announcement and then getting married.

Whether a star or an ordinary person, if they date for too long, like 7 or 8 years, feelings wear out almost completely.

Even if they get married, the post-marriage happiness may not be much better than that of a whirlwind wedding.

More of it is a sense of responsibility.

"We are planning to, but I don't know if we can this year. It's too late for the first half, but if we start filming 'The Legend of Zhen Huan' in the second half, it might have to wait until next year. I'll definitely invite you to join then."

Sun Li and Qi Hao were just rumored to have a scandal, not even considered boyfriend and girlfriend.

Talking about such topics isn't awkward.

"I'll definitely give you a big red envelope then, haha!"

God knows how Deng Zhao would feel receiving that big red envelope.

Would he feel green with envy?

Qi Hao isn't going to sever ties with Sun Li just because Deng Zhao is too stingy.

Sun Li is pretty skilled in acting.

I haven't even touched your wife, so your grudge has nothing to do with me.

If you really think there's something between your wife and me, you should at least provide some evidence, maybe catch us in the act.

"And you? When do you plan to make the relationship official?"

Sun Li didn't feel any jealousy; she's already married and has a great relationship with Deng Zhao, not one to look beyond what she already has.

Moreover, Qi Hao doesn't like her at all. There was never a spark before, and now that she's getting older, she can't compete with the young girls.

"Who? I'm still single, you know."

Qi Hao played dumb.

"Oh, come on, who in the circle doesn't know you two are already together?"

Sun Li rolled her eyes.

Are they playing some kind of game? Making everyone a part of their play.

"It'll be soon, I need to sort out a few things first."

The tasks are catching up with the timeline; by then I can slow down, no need to rush the tasks.

Enjoying some romance isn't bad.

"Seems like you're serious, and deeply in love."

Sun Li was a bit emotional, as Qi Hao's romantic ties have always been a popular topic among female celebrities.

Many are curious about what kind of enchanting person it would take to capture Qi Hao.

Turned out to be An Feng.

Nothing to do with enchantment, just a pure young girl.

So Qi Hao likes this type.

Actually, Gao Yuanyuan is this type too, but why didn't it work out with her?

"Why do you say that? Can you even see that I'm deeply in love?"

Qi Hao was a bit surprised.

The public's eyes are pretty sharp.

He always thought his relationship was stealthy, didn't expect it to be out in the open.

Even the rumored girlfriends know.

"If you weren't deeply in love, you wouldn't have been entangled for so long. Because you care so much, it shows. Speaking as someone who's been there, I can only say you're really in deep."

Sun Li thinks it's good this way, fewer disruptive presences in the entertainment circle, making female celebrities get along better.

"Who can't escape?"

Very rarely, Deng Zhao and Huang Xiaoming appeared together.

The relationship between the two isn't great.

The contest for Mrs. Hua's top male artist was quite a stir.

Since Deng Zhao started collaborating with Mrs. Hua, the two haven't stopped competing.

Surprisingly, they can be so harmonious today.

Qi Hao guessed it's probably because Huang Xiaoming is not renewing his contract with Mrs. Hua.

Huang Xiaoming's contract expired.

He indeed doesn't plan to renew.

In fact, not just Huang Xiaoming, but Zhou Xun as well.

The news of "Mrs. Hua's top male and female artists jumping ship" has long spread, especially with rumors that Huang Xiaoming is moving to Huanyi, which seemed imminent.

It started because some Xiangjiang Film Companies were setting up branches directly in mainland China, wanting to invest heavily to enlist top stars to boost their fame.

Huang Xiaoming was a target for recruitment.

Qi Hao is higher ranked than Huang Xiaoming, but no one was crazy enough to sign him.

Joining Huanyi might be a publicity stunt, but Huang Xiaoming certainly won't renew.

There's no reason to renew.

Even after Mrs. Hua went public and raised a lot of money, it's evident that with Huang Xiaoming's current fame and status, even if he leaves Mrs. Hua, he'd still receive plenty of good scripts and roles.

In his 3 years with Mrs. Hua, Huang Xiaoming didn't get the opportunities he wanted.

The TV drama 'The Deer and the Cauldron' was completely ineffective.

The movie projects were mainly the almost ad-like 'Love Call Transfer 2,' a cameo in 'Founding of the Republic,' and 'Sharpshooter,' which almost got shelved because of Chen Guanxi.

Even 'Wind Sound,' due to his hesitation, was given by Wang Chonglei to Qi Hao.

Qi Hao was nominated for the Golden Horse Award for this role, and although he didn't win, he left a deep impression.

Huang Xiaoming declined yet another role that later became big with someone else.

Of course, with so many big names in 'Wind Sound,' for Qi Hao to emerge, it was his skill, and whether Huang Xiaoming could have done it well remains uncertain.

He might not even be up to Zhang Hanyu's level.

"Your wife said she's got you locked up good, no escape route left. Xiaoming, who's this?"

Qi Hao looked at the woman beside Huang Xiaoming.

He felt she looked familiar, but couldn't recall her name.