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

"Have your parents not retired yet?"

Ms. Liu might not have been interested in Qi Hao's family before; to her, Qi Hao was just a boar eyeing her daughter.

But now, the situation is overwhelming.

Even her daughter is starting to side with an outsider.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you'll win every single battle.

Understanding Qi Hao's family situation could help in future interactions.

"My mom will retire next year, my dad will have to wait a few more years."

Qi Hao had nothing to hide.

He came from an ordinary background but never felt the need to be ashamed of it.

His parents have a good relationship, and the family atmosphere has always been great, despite the occasional school-related frustrations. He very much enjoys his family life.

Even An Feng envies Mr. Qi and Mrs. Qi's relationship.

Many people don't want to get married because they've witnessed endless parental quarrels, even verbal and physical fights, growing up. They have no expectation of marriage and even fear building a family with others.

Parents often complain about children not wanting to marry but fail to consider whether they have set a bad example that traumatized their kids.

"Is it just the three of you in the family?"

Ms. Liu felt like she was conducting a residency check, but for the sake of her daughter, she had to ask what needed to be asked.

"I have a cousin living with us," Qi Hao added, "She's my biological aunt's daughter; my aunt passed away when she was very young. She grew up in our home and now works at the TV station."

This had to be clarified.

To avoid being mistaken for a child bride, which can be unsettling even if untrue.

Much like Old Tian's family.

His sister was adopted by their family from a young age, and they have an exceptionally close relationship, growing up together.

Old Tian is now in his thirties and still unmarried; his sister is also approaching thirty. Their status as overage singles is driving Old Tian's parents to gray hair.

Especially the daughter, who hasn't even been in a relationship.

Under pressure, they discovered that because she was often protected by Old Tian growing up, she has always liked him.

Adding to it, she was never kept in the dark about being adopted, and with Old Tian not being her biological brother, their feelings gradually transformed.

Old Tian's parents wish they could just give her a good scolding.

It's a family disgrace.

Though not biologically related, she was raised as a biological family member.

They quickly called Old Tian back home to discuss a solution.

If all else fails, they could have him marry quickly to quench daughter's passion.

As for Old Tian, who knows what he's thinking; after some "persuasion," he actually agreed to marry his "sister."

Looking at it another way, keeping it in the family.

Plus, it eliminates a lot of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts.

The law states that although they are not related by blood, legally, they form a fictive direct blood relationship and are within three generations of collateral kinship relationships, like adoptive parents and adopted children. Under such fictional family relations, marriage is not allowed.

But if the adoptive parent-adopted child relationship has been legally terminated and other lawful marriage conditions are met, then they could marry.

So, out the door means they can marry.

Qi Hao is amazed by this.

He can only say Old Tian is playing the true game.

Earlier claiming he could never marry his child bride, then after one trip home, he gained a fiancée.

Huaxia typically sees this as strengthening family ties.

Common people usually send blessings, without much malice.

"Is your cousin at Jinmen TV Station, working on 'Variety Food Street'?"

Ms. Liu recalled her daughter and Qi Hao participated in that program.

Qi Hao nodded: "Yes, she works as a planner there."

Ms. Liu fell silent, well, they could have been "secretly communicating" then, no need to doubt, her daughter would've certainly engaged with Qi Hao's cousin at that time.

Maybe her daughter has even met Qi Hao's parents.

She discreetly glared at An Feng, only to notice her enjoying her food.

Unable to resist, she lightly slapped her: "Keep eating, are you not worried about your figure?"

"Mom, I haven't been eating well lately, today's meal is really good..."

An Feng felt the least anxious.

Though Qi Hao and her mom have some conflicts, both are willing to resolve them, so there's nothing to worry about.

As a friend once put it, holding the throne hostage to order the feudal lords.

Once you secretly get pregnant, everyone will cater to you.

No need to worry about opposition.

Though she hasn't got the throne in her belly yet, at least Qi Hao and her mom truly care for her, so things won't really fall apart.

"Let her eat, the filming will be done in a week, one week won't add much weight."

Qi Hao protected An Feng.

Besides, An Feng is just in her early twenties now.

A survey shows obesity rates are lowest at 18-24 years old, only 22.4%, but 25 is a watershed moment. After 25, obesity rates begin to soar, with 45-74 being the highest.

Eating more is solved by sweating it out on the treadmill.

"You guys figure it out, I'm heading home tomorrow morning."

Seeing them filming all day left Ms. Liu frustrated, and watching their interactions now only added to it.

Frustration is frustration.

Even though she has silently allowed the two to be together, accepted it already, she still feels frustrated.

It's like disliking someone for a long time, even if you later realize that person is quite nice, your mindset doesn't change overnight; you instinctively refuse to admit your mistake.

"Auntie, aren't you staying in Jinmen for a few more days?"

Qi Hao planned to introduce both parents for a meet.

"Forget it, next time, it's still early, I plan to make a trip to Jiangcheng."

Ms. Liu seemed to have realized Qi Hao's intentions.

But right now, she didn't want to meet Qi Hao's parents. She's not even openly supporting the two dating, yet it suddenly advanced to parents meeting each other.

In her area, meeting the other person's parents is a form of recognition, while both families meeting means discussing marriage.

Ms. Liu approved of her daughter and Qi Hao dating.

Just dating, nothing more.

Marriage is still a long way off.

Her daughter is only twenty-three this year, why rush into marriage?

As for Qi Hao being almost thirty...

That's Qi Hao being too old, it has nothing to do with their family Qianqian.

"Going back home? Is Grandma okay?" An Feng quickly asked upon hearing her mom's words.

Her relationship with Grandma was pretty good.

"Your Grandma is fine. Have you not called her recently? You young people are too lazy to even make a call, really raised you for nothing."

Ms. Liu used the topic to make a point.

But she didn't dare go overboard as she hadn't figured out Qi Hao's temper and feared he might get upset.

The next day it rained.

Filming a movie fears weather like rain and snow the most, as many scenes can't be shot.

Even if the movie has rainy or snowy days, they still prefer it not to rain or snow, since rain and snow can be artificially created.

Artificial spraying, not only ready to use but can also control the amount of rain, the rain from the day Yiping asked her dad for money can be easily done.

"Why not shoot the wedding scene today?"

At six in the morning, Lu Yang knocked on Qi Hao's door.

"The venue..."

"I've called and arranged it, it'll definitely be set up before nine, extras can be contacted anytime."

Lu Yang was especially proactive now.

"Alright, then let's shoot the wedding scene first, notify An Feng's assistant to wake her up to do makeup."

The wedding scene needs a wedding dress and makeup.

Besides that, only one rainy scene remains, which will be shot after the rain stops.

"Her assistant huh..."

Lu Yang was quite surprised.

Still needs to go through an assistant, aren't you two living together?

Is it just Qi Hao in the room, the director hasn't taken advantage of the actress... you don't feel hungry at all?

Remember yesterday they returned together.

"Go prepare then, start at nine-thirty prompt, if not finished today, at most shoot another day tomorrow, or it'll delay progress."

Qi Hao closed the door.

Really overthinking it, he hasn't even implemented the plan to practice the kissing scenes yet.

The wedding wasn't the lead male and female, but the female lead and her husband.

The husband is played by Wu Jing.

Originally wanted Jiang Wen to cameo this role, but felt it was too out of place.

Jiang Wen's acting can't be easily judged, but as soon as he's on camera, he attracts all attention with his strong presence, even someone like Qi Hao can't overshadow him.

If asking why Wu Jing would compete with the male lead for the female lead, it's simple, as he's mature enough.

In this movie, the male lead isn't mature, while the female lead is too mature and strong, one of the main reasons they can't end up together.

Wu Jing hasn't developed much these two years.

Transforming into a director with the movie "Wolf Fang" didn't improve his resources.

In films like "Machine Hero," "Citywide Alert," "Time Traveler's Treasure Box," he's often cast in minor roles.

Only the role in "West Wind Fierce" has some importance.

But with his own perception, he doesn't believe this film will create any waves.

The action movie "New Shaolin Temple," co-starring with Liu Dehua and Xie Tingfeng, might also be all thunder but little rain.

And the July start of "Happy Magic," said to be made by the original "Yip Man" series team, is known within the circle as another Xiangjiang filmmakers' money-making scheme.

The image of Xiangjiang films, they ruined it themselves.

Exchanging deception, no one owes them movie tickets anymore.

"Do I look handsome in this outfit?"

Wu Jing dressed in suit and tie, grinning widely.

He's a bit like having ADHD,

which makes him seem less mature, not fitting the movie character.

"Brother, be serious, you're just acting, not really getting married, if we hadn't known each other for so long, I'd want to kill you."

Qi Hao was speechless.

Some are good-looking, some are ugly, but you're neither; you're good and ugly.

Though he and An Feng have gotten married in films—The Return of the Condor Heroes, in this movie where he is the lead, An Feng marries Wu Jing, still makes him want to commit murder.

"Ahem, listen to you."

Wu Jing adjusted his bow tie, after Lu Yang shouted "action," he ran over to An Feng to start acting.

The door opened, the two appeared arm in arm.

They emerged from the light, like the brightest stars in the night sky, lighting up this spring breeze intoxicated night.

While Qi Hao's face was hidden in the shadows, his smile slowly turned bitter.

Shooting from dual angles, everything clearly captured.

"Cut, An Feng your smile isn't natural enough, Qi Hao your smile is too bitter."

Lu Yang gave his opinion.

Qi Hao reviewed the scene behind the monitor and agreed with Lu Yang's view.

"Though you didn't marry me, you can still be a bit happier."

Qi Hao spoke gently, explaining the scene to An Feng.

"You didn't act well yourself."

An Feng wasn't afraid of him, she'd heard clearly, Qi Hao's smile was too bitter.