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

Getting married?

Baoqiang has a partner?

And a partner he can marry at any time?

That's the difference between idols and non-idols.

Any random rumor about Qi Hao makes the front page of major media outlets; people are practically dying to set up cameras under his bed.

Whereas Wang Baoqiang, though a well-known actor, has very few people interested in his personal news.

No one's interested, and the media can't even be bothered to make things up.

"This is indeed great news!"

Qi Hao quickly caught on.

Damn, Baoqiang, you're not playing fair.

I'm just arranging my own official announcement, and you go and announce you're getting married.

If we were in the same production, this would be called scene-stealing, you know.

However, Baoqiang is only a year younger than him.

Born in 1982, he's already 28 this year, which is indeed the age to get married.

Just didn't expect it to be so sudden.

As for Wang Baoqiang's marriage partner, Qi Hao is naturally not unfamiliar either.

For years, it's been his manager, Weng Jinyu.

They got to know each other because Qi Hao introduced them, though initially just for her to be his manager.

He's quite resourceful.

Not only did he use a manager, but he also got with the manager.

Weng Jinyu is capable and very suitable for Wang Baoqiang.

Together, they'll surely be happy.

Qi Hao generally doesn't misjudge people.

"This is good news, let's all congratulate Baoqiang and drink to it!"

Director Ye also gave him face.

In this world brimming with challenges, finding a girlfriend is already tough, and in times where ambition can't be stretched and everything is hard to achieve, wanting to marry and have kids is even harder than reaching the heavens.

Baoqiang, despite not being particularly impressive, managed to find a wife. You have to say he's quite lucky.

Just not sure if his wife is reliable.

Through the filming with Director Ye, he noticed Wang Baoqiang isn't the sharpest in this aspect.

He's just too genuine.

When he trusts someone, he gives them his complete trust.

Such a person makes a great friend.

But looking at it from another perspective, Director Ye is also quite worried about Wang Baoqiang.

He fears someone might swindle him out of his entire fortune.

But what could he do?

Should he tell him that people are unpredictable and it's best to keep some cards up one's sleeve?

Damn, then he might first keep his guard up against me.

The scene was jubilant; there was no conflict of interest with Wang Baoqiang and everyone, and since he was getting married soon, he naturally wasn't short of blessings.

Qi Hao, as his brother, drank three cups with him.

They even had a cup of ceremonial wine together.

Hmm, An Feng isn't the first one to share ceremonial wine with him.

But seeing these people mingling happily, An Feng was glad Qi Hao had such fun friends in the circle.

If she were to question anyone, it should be Old Tian."

"Today is a triple celebration, the boss should pay up!"

Director Ye chimed in.

He's actually the head worker in this production team.

Back then, Qi Hao and Wang Baoqiang gave up their salaries to ensure the film's quality by taking an investment stake.

Director Ye, however, chose to take a salary.

To make a good film, his salary wasn't high, and compared to the tens of millions in bonuses Qi Hao and Wang Baoqiang stood to gain, his several hundred thousand in director's fees seemed rather pitiful.

If you ask whether a director would be jealous of actors.

Of course!

And especially envious of Wang Baoqiang's crazy luck.

With that multi-million box office revenue share, Wang Baoqiang could buy a house if he wanted, buy a car if he wanted.

This was likely the reason he dared to marry now.

Regardless of whether Weng Jinyu cared or not, he as a man naturally wanted to give his wife the best.

That's just how straightforward this guy is.

"Let's pay!"

Producer Gao Fei stepped in to distribute the money.

Everyone, from the front to backstage, basically got something, and everything was given out in simple checks, regardless of the amount.

After the celebration feast, the company would transfer the amount according to the check.

Feiyang Media has always been generous in their dealings.

"Director Ye, thank you for your hard work!"

Gao Fei took the topmost check, confirmed the name on the front, and handed it to Director Ye Weimin.

Inside was three million.

Ye Weimin opened it, took a glance, and his whole body slightly trembled.

Having filmed for so many years...

His entire net worth didn't even reach three million!

But looking from another angle, with a box office of over two hundred million, is a director's bonus of three million excessive?

Some would say that in business, terms are terms, and you take what was agreed upon in the contract.

Why didn't you decline the salary back then in exchange for a stake?

You gamble, you accept the result.

But look at it from another angle.

They let you make big money, it's not too much to give them a spoon of soup, right?

The reason Qi Hao is willing to cut some meat is that they're about to start shooting "Lost on Journey 2".

No matter how good the relationship is, there will inevitably be a situation of profit distribution.

If Ye Weimin is filled with resentment, Qi Hao will have no choice but to kick him out and direct it himself.

Now, if you give him some benefits, Ye Weimin will work himself to death for you.

Three million is really nothing for such a project that easily involves hundreds of millions.

Moreover, this is all afterthought.

Benefits are given after the results are out.

For the next film, you don't need to give Ye Weimin too much; he will work hard as the director.

Because he knows that if he does well, Qi Hao is genuinely willing to give.

Less than three hundred million, he gives me three million.

For a billion, wouldn't he have to smash ten million at me?

There are rules in the industry, and it's rare for a director to get a million.

Only Chen Kaige making an art film with a cost of hundreds of millions might pocket tens of millions.

Others have also received their red envelopes.

Although not as much as Ye Weimin, it exceeded everyone's expectations.

The whole place is filled with a jubilant atmosphere.

Next comes the social occasion, with bigshots from all walks of life attending the celebration banquet surrounding Qi Hao for shares.

No matter if you're in need of money or not, you always must seem like you need money for this film.

People who hog alone won't come to a good end.

Of course, in their words, everyone is trying to build connections without openly threatening.

Qi Hao isn't a nobody without a background.

Everyone tries to avoid conflict with him, sharing wealth harmoniously is enough.

However, Qi Hao didn't pamper them.

"I can only give the distributor 10% for this movie; the rest already have places to go, I'm really sorry."

"Heartbreak 33 Days" is a reward; Bern and China Film did things for Qi Hao and did them well, so Qi Hao gave them some share.

Moreover, "Heartbreak" is not "First Love 2", it's still a bit risky.

They're willing to bear the risk with Qi Hao, so he's naturally willing to connect with them.

"Lost on Journey 2" doesn't have any risk.

As long as the producer is not careless, this movie is sure to be no worse than the first one.

Now that the country has been conquered, you're trying to come and pick peaches.

Dream on!

The co-producers were a bit dumbfounded, dude, are you really not going to give anything?

If you're really like this...

Then don't blame us!

Don't blame us for crying at your joyous celebration banquet.

Pity us, give us something to eat.

"You're too late!" Qi Hao said with a face full of regret, but soon sighed and said, "Now that you're here, I can't let you leave empty-handed. Our Feiyang Media plans to make a Jinyi Guard-related film, costing only fifty million, don't you guys have any interest?"

Qi Hao's words instantly silenced several co-producers around.

Jinyi Guard?

They all thought of the "Jinyi Guard" released at the beginning of this year.

Directed by Li Rengang, who worked with Li Lianjie on "Black Hero", starring Zhen Zidan, Zhao Yanzi, and Wu Zun from Fei Lunhai, with a total investment of 130 million RMB.

That movie... 140 million at the box office.

130 million invested, 140 million box office, outsiders look at this and think the movie is okay, earning a full 10 million.

However, those in the know know.

The co-producers haven't gone bankrupt yet only because they are financially robust.

They all smiled awkwardly, and soon someone changed the topic.

Not a single one wanted to invest.

These co-producers dispersed like birds and beasts, going to look for other opportunities.

Qi Hao doesn't appreciate, why not try Ye Weimin?

Ye Weimin can't always make movies for Qi Hao.

Or find Wang Baoqiang.

Wang Baoqiang is quite suitable for this type of movie, they can fully find someone to make a similar script and have Wang Baoqiang star.

Making a profit is still not a problem.

"President Qi, hehe~"

After sending away these blood-sucking vultures of the film industry, Qi Hao had a moment of peace.

But soon someone found him.

"Hello, Mr. Huang Bo."

Qi Hao didn't neglect him; he quite admired actors like Huang Bo, who rose from grassroots.

However, Huang Bo and he, and Wang Baoqiang are different.

Qi Hao and Wang Baoqiang are both from the wild paths.

But Huang Bo graduated from Beijing Film Academy, even if just a college class, even if from the dubbing department.

He can still claim to be professionally trained.

"I'm very pleased to be selected to act in 'Lost on Journey 2', I've heard it was President Qi who selected me, I toast to President Qi."

No one is foolish; the ladder is right in front of him, Huang Bo will surely climb up it.

He counts as one of Ning Hao's people.

He has acted in Ning Hao's "Crazy Stone", "Crazy Racing", and the unapproved "No Man's Land".

But who would mind having more resources?

If he can tie in with Qi Hao's capital, he can have another fallback.