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

"I'll be drained by you sooner or later!"

The fake Daoist sighed. He initially believed that with his martial arts training since childhood, mastering swordsmanship from various schools, he could be called a modern swordsmanship master.

No matter how small Qi Hao's filming projects were, he could always showcase some swordsmanship.

But who would have thought that this Qi Hao would direct several films a year.

And even films and animations invested by Qi Hao came to him for sword performances.

If this continues, even the ancestors might get exhausted.

But these filmmakers are all very rich, and they offer too much money.

Daoist Suiyun can only offer more tributes, letting the ancestors work overtime.

Work hard like an ox or horse for a few more years, and when the disciples and grand-disciples have made enough money, renovate the main hall for the ancestors and build a tall tower.

"Be a bit more sincere, get rid of the foot massage parlor thoughts in your head, my movie's box office goal is 300 million!"

Qi Hao was very puzzled how this fake Daoist hadn't been struck by lightning yet; maybe he had someone powerful behind him.

He must be some demon reincarnated.

"Three hundred million... hmph, if I, the Daoist Master, step in, I must bring in five hundred million."

The fake Daoist twirled his sword and, along with his four disciples, began performing swiftly.

I must say, his skills were truly exceptional.

Even the four young Daoists with him were performing quite well; Qi Hao seriously suspected that this Daoist temple had adapted to the market and transitioned into martial arts.

"Take off your clothes!"

After the fake Daoist finished his sword performance, Qi Hao felt a bit itchy. He often practiced swordsmanship as well and had already learned several sets from the fake Daoist.

"Please respect the religious man, damn!"

The fake Daoist quickly took off his outer Daoist robe, still wearing clothes underneath, so no need to worry about any exposure.

If he was bare underneath and forced to strip, it would make the headlines.

Emerging director Qi Hao, forcefully stripping a Daoist on set, is it human nature distorted or moral decay?

Qi Hao donned the Daoist robe, feeling slightly uncomfortable.

However, he looked quite handsome wielding the sword, almost making An Feng drool.

Whose boyfriend is so handsome, mine!

She realized she still preferred good-looking ones.

"Daoist, what do you think of this?"

Qi Hao, having interacted more with Daoist culture, grew fonder of it.

He even became friends with the carefree fake Daoist.

Some monks and Daoists always present a moral facade when you interact with them, but knowing they're pretending makes you feel disgusted inside.

But the fake Daoist was different.

This guy was just too down-to-earth.

"For that 500 million box office, see if you can add 200 million more."

The fake Daoist took the sword from Qi Hao and sent out his blessings.

"Seven billion, dreaming maybe."

Qi Hao clapped, and the film preparations began.

Since it's a campus youth film, the makeup was almost non-existent, with just enough to prevent camera glare.

After everyone changed clothes, they all looked like high school students.

"Lei, this doesn't look right!"

Lin Gengxin originally thought he'd feel awkward in high school clothes but turned out Lei Jiayin was even more exaggerated than him.

"This..."

Lei Jiayin was at a loss, but he couldn't quit the job.

"It's fine, there's always one or two odd-looking ones in a class. Our extras are all college students, so they generally look a bit older."

Qi Hao had anticipated this.

The character played by Lei Jiayin inherently possessed maturity and shrewdness beyond his peers.

If you hired someone too young, they might not be able to portray it.

"I'll do my best to act!"

Playing young is also a skill, and he even got a special hairstyle for it.

Lei Jiayin had pondered over this role for a long time, even writing a character biography.

"Everyone, get ready. We're about to start filming."

Qi Hao straightened his clothes. He didn't worry about resembling a high school student, since the previous "First Love, This Little Thing" proved he fit the role.

He just lost a lot of weight from dieting.

But this weight loss made Qi Hao more distinguishable, differentiating him from the previous film.

An Feng's previous hairstyle was a short bob, cute and charming.

Now her hair had grown longer, styled into a high ponytail, adding not just purity but a goddess-like aura.

More fitting for her top student character.

The first scene in the classroom wasn't difficult, mainly because all the characters appeared together.

Five men, two women, all present.

"Shen Jiayi, let me show you a magic trick..."

This scene doesn't really have any difficulty as long as there's no pretense; perform naturally, and there should be no problem.

Scene after scene pushes forward one by one.

Qi Hao doesn't pause for a moment; he has to finish shooting this movie in a short time.

Although the actors have changed, most of the behind-the-scenes team remains the same, making the shooting very smooth.

"Cut!"

"This one is a wrap too!"

"Lei Jiayin did well, Lin Gengxin, stop laughing, hold it back a bit."

Qi Hao doesn't know who among Lei Jiayin and Lin Gengxin will achieve more in the future, but the acting skills of these two are evident, and their attitude is also a factor.

Lin Gengxin always carries a bit of a nonchalant attitude, while Lei Jiayin is much more serious when performing.

He has a pious heart for acting.

"Cut, An Feng, when you turn your head, make it more natural, don't stiffen your neck."

Some people like to stiffen their necks when acting, perhaps thinking their neck looks beautiful, but in reality, any abrupt perception disrupts the immersion of the audience in the storyline.

"You're too tall, if I want to see your face, I have to twist like this."

An Feng sits in position while Qi Hao passes by him.

This scene was actually shot very beautifully, considered a close-up shot that perfectly showcases An Feng's looks.

At twenty-three, An Feng has shed his youthful naivety, but his face still radiates youthfulness.

"Move the table a bit to provide more walkway space."

Qi Hao instructed the props team to work, quickly resolving the issues in this scene.

On the first day, several scenes were filmed, and naturally, it becomes smoother day by day.

The heavy-hitting scenes were saved for later by Qi Hao.

If it were two unfamiliar actors partnering for the first time, Qi Hao might arrange a kiss scene right away to break the ice somehow.

But it wasn't necessary for Qi Hao and An Feng.

The two didn't need any warm-up, they could just start working together directly.

While Qi Hao is filming here, "Lost on Journey" is already making waves elsewhere.

This seemingly out-of-place release window turned out unexpectedly well.

Among the films released at the same time, "Special Agent Strong," "Don't Look Back," and "A Good Rainy Season" are all lacking competitiveness and have already been released for several days.

Only "Future Policeman" looks somewhat impressive.

Yet, it's just for show.

Wang Jing paired with Liu Dehua, it's just another cash-grab flop added to the list.

Liu Dehua has exceptionally good connections, which also results in many flops for him.

Good connections are won through compromise, and once you stop compromising, you can't escape the industry's scorn.

What does it feel like to have no rivals?

It's a winning feeling even when lying down!

Released on Thursday, the first-day box office reached 22 million.

Industry insiders are almost dying of envy.

In fact, Qi Hao doesn't understand it either, he just casually chose a release window, and unexpectedly, it had no rivals.

He only expected 50 million from "Lost on Journey."

With a budget of 8 million, 50 million in box office revenue would already be great.

Now with a first-day box office of over 22 million, if no strong competitors appear in the coming days, it's bound to reach two to three hundred million in ticket sales.

Additionally, because there's no competitor, its reputation is easier to ferment.

No comparison, no harm.

Some professional critics write reviews that even make Qi Hao feel embarrassed.

Overpraising a bit.

Some say, "Lost on Journey" delivers hope and warmth humorously.

This movie is like a mirror reflecting the bittersweet nuances of life, where through laughter and sorrow, we can feel the warmth and beauty of life.

Others say it's a comedy that makes you laugh heartily and think deeply simultaneously.

Some movies are worth watching again and again.

When you're not happy, turn it on, and the bad mood will dissipate instantly.

Apart from Zhou Xingxing's comedies having such magic, Mainland comedies rarely have such classics.

Now there's another one— "Lost on Journey!"

Qi Hao really didn't spend much on marketing, even if additional publicity expenses were incurred, it was only a stingy two million.

Bern's boss Yu Dong approached Qi Hao a few times, and finally, gritting his teeth, voluntarily spent out of his own pocket to help with publicity.

Mrs. Hua is already listed!

Bern's still wants to take a risk.

With such a good opportunity, spending a few million just to make some noise is nothing.