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

After the awards ceremony, most mainland stars didn't attend the celebration party.

Qi Hao and An Feng didn't go either.

His reason was simple: Xu Ke invited him and An Feng for drinks.

The rest is up to others whether they choose to believe it or not.

Qi Hao simply doesn't need to care about what others think now.

If someone feels uncomfortable about it, they can go see a doctor.

The next day, Qi Hao and An Feng didn't leave immediately; instead, they stayed in Xiangjiang for a few days to have fun.

With a period of busy work over, they can relax a bit.

At least not as busy as before.

Having confirmed their romantic relationship, it's a time of deep affection. Even the most work-driven ones would struggle to stay motivated.

Although their boyfriend-girlfriend relationship was confirmed, and they've met each other's parents, they still stayed in separate rooms.

It's not safe outside nowadays.

Even in a five-star hotel, Qi Hao wouldn't bet on whether someone secretly installed cameras.

Mai Zhaohui and Zhuang Wenqiang, who worked on "Infernal Affairs," self-directed a movie called "Eavesdropping," showcasing professional equipment like pinhole cameras and bugs.

And even earlier in "The Lives of Others," that's a story from 1984, and the technology was already flawless back then.

If they were really clandestinely filmed,

Even if Qi Hao killed the person responsible, it wouldn't restore his reputation.

A wise man stays away from danger; since such risks exist, don't think of getting lucky.

Moreover, experiencing a first-time moment in a hotel just feels wrong.

It's not possible to go to his own home either—Old Tian might show up unexpectedly anytime.

His own place hasn't been handed over yet. Qi Hao is about to move to the courtyard house, so he hasn't rented another apartment.

Two guys living together definitely makes it inconvenient for bringing over a girlfriend.

Going to An Feng's place isn't ideal either.

Ms. Liu might chop up Qi Hao with a kitchen knife.

The previous bias doesn't completely disappear; it's unlikely she would avoid them by locking the door politely.

They are like early-stage lovers, with endless things to talk about, movies to watch, and streets to explore.

They've played around in Xiangjiang before.

There are fewer people who know them here, and with their discreet hats, they can basically wander freely.

The ring that An Feng kept thinking about was finally bought.

She tricked Qi Hao by saying she was going for a nap, but she secretly went out to buy the ring.

A semi-paved emerald ring.

One look at the gem quality tells you it's anything but cheap, definitely a luxury item.

Qi Hao was also quite surprised.

Many guys pursue girls by constantly buying them stuff.

Thinking that it would move the girls.

Actually, feelings are reciprocal. One-sided endless efforts only make the girl look down on you more and more.

Like Qi Hao and An Feng, they both contribute to each other.

Back then, An Feng helped Qi Hao film a spicy strip ad and spoke up for him during public backlash, unafraid of collateral damage.

As for Qi Hao providing her resources, it's more of a business action. Given An Feng's national reputation, playing a secondary role in movies Qi Hao invests in, like "Lost on Journey," it's hard to say who's helping whom.

For youth films like "First Love, This Little Thing," An Feng would still get similar resources on her own merit, though maybe not as good a script.

Qi Hao bought her a gift, and she immediately offered one in return.

Don't underestimate this.

If someone thinks about reciprocating after dining, at least their values aren't an issue.

But someone who brings along a male friend to your meal, you're better off blocking her immediately. A phone call with her might even result in her getting pregnant by you.

The explanation would then be a special body constitution.

Qi Hao smiled and extended his hand to An Feng.

He had given her a ring before, so it's not unreasonable to request the same treatment now.

An Feng slipped the ring onto Qi Hao's finger, making it feel like she'd placed him entirely under a special spell.

Thinking back five or six years ago when they first met,

An Feng was just a little girl.

At the time, she thought this man was quite handsome, rarely smiling, but very charming when he did.

Back then, she'd heard others say Qi Hao was very aloof, advising not to drag down the collaboration or he'd easily feel annoyed.

Possibly never collaborating again afterward.

So at that time, even if An Feng faced particularly challenging action scenes, she gritted her teeth and pushed through, adamant not to be a burden.

She later discovered Qi Hao wasn't difficult to interact with.

Qi Hao would teach her how to act better; privately, he joked around and shared interesting entertainment industry stories, even helping her with psychological issues, teaching her how to develop a strong heart.

Spending too much time together, especially during enclosed shoots, naturally led to more attention to each other.

The young man and woman, especially those who admire each other, quickly developed a preliminary fondness for one another.

The hard work of filming also became something to look forward to, anticipating the arrival of each new day.

Unfortunately, An Feng didn't understand anything at that time.

She naïvely thought she had made a friend, until one day this friend ignored her.

An Feng was heartbroken for quite a long time.

Not long after the TV series wrapped up, she didn't have time to be sad about the distance from her friend.

Because her path was too smooth, coupled with Sugarman's provocation, a wave of people began writing negative press about her...

She was busy dealing with these issues, and Qi Hao had his own ambitions.

Gradually, they drifted further apart.

However, whenever there was news about Qi Hao, An Feng couldn't help but pay attention.

She would watch almost every movie and TV show Qi Hao acted in.

Watching secretly behind her mother's back.

Because her mother didn't like Qi Hao, always saying in her ear that Qi Hao was rumored to be with someone new again.

Somehow, An Feng subconsciously felt that those so-called rumors were all false.

Maybe that's what she secretly hoped for in her heart.

Later, An Feng acted in Qi Hao's spicy snack advertisement.

It was then that she finally realized she seemed to have a bit of a crush on Qi Hao...

She had liked him since very early on.

But at that time, Qi Hao was not only one of the four young rising stars, he had also won the Golden Rooster Best Actor, becoming an acclaimed actor among idols.

She was troubled, thinking that if she confessed her feelings now, she might not be worthy anymore.

After all, he was an award-winning actor!

Even worse, she had offended Mrs. Hua, making her even more afraid to get too close to Qi Hao.

She never expected Qi Hao would stand up for her.

It was then that her heart felt sweet, yet she was worried that Qi Hao might be implicated because of her.

When she was blacklisted, her mom said, at worst, they'd leave the entertainment industry and find a good family for her to marry into.

The first image that came to An Feng's mind was Qi Hao.

It seemed... not an impossible thought.

The shadow of the blacklist gradually faded, and this time Qi Hao didn't distance himself from her like before.

They slowly grew closer.

Cautiously testing each other's feelings.

The most beautiful thing in the world is nothing more than, I like you, and you happen to like me too.

"Your hand is so big..."

An Feng placed the ring on Qi Hao's finger, then compared the size with her small hand against Qi Hao's.

The two hands, one large and one small, placed together in contrast, made the difference particularly noticeable.

Strangely, An Feng thought such big hands would probably hurt a lot when hitting someone.

A punch that could make someone cry for a long time.

"I'm built like this, it's normal for them to be big."

Qi Hao turned and held An Feng's hand,

One gemstone was red, the other was green.

Although the styles were somewhat different, the gemstone style easily sparks one's imagination.

"Have you ever thought that you just changed a ring, and I just put on a new ring too? If the media captures this, what kind of associations might they draw?"

This one's a bit silly.

And a silly one who drinks AD calcium milk.

Along with Qi Hao, he was given a bottle of AD calcium milk to quench his thirst.

And it actually tasted pretty good.

"If they capture it, they capture it. I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"

An Feng wasn't that bothered by public opinion.

Being too concerned about public opinion makes life very exhausting; if she hadn't learned to adjust herself, she might have been depressed to the point of not living on during those times when the whole internet was against her.

Qi Hao taught her to build a strong heart back then.

She learned it very well.

"Okay, then let's go with the flow... I just think it's best if it's discovered during the movie release, allowing us to officially announce it smoothly and even help promote the movie once more."

If not, the buzz would be somewhat wasted.

Others pretend to be couples for hype, tricking fans into watching movies and shows to eat up their romance.

Qi Hao and An Feng are genuinely a couple, so why not take the opportunity to promote the movie when they announce it?

Their movie wasn't a bad film that just aimed for cheap money.

"If no one captures us, why don't we just buy a press release during the movie's release..."

An Feng was not shy at all.