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

Instead of refusing to participate in the film festival, Qi Hao didn't fail to fight back either.

The old stories that Zhao Yanzi had suppressed were brought up again, with plenty of extra explosive details added.

From daily scandals to various "international relations," it perfectly showcased what kind of monster the once-big-eyed sweet girl had turned into.

Such flattery of the foreign and envy of the West.

Once public opinion was stirred, Zhao Yanzi couldn't even cover it up.

Even Qi Hao considered suppressing it a bit.

Qi Hao now has nothing but money. To deal with Lu Sang back then, he invested in several marketing companies.

All these marketing companies were managed by Zhanqi Laiden.

He successively invested more funds later on.

He integrated them into a very powerful force.

Zhanqi Laiden guided public opinion to associate Zhao Yanzi with the Ming Guang Association, and also educated netizens about what the Ming Guang Association is, their style of action, and various methods.

To be honest, an average person really doesn't understand this stuff, and it was the first time Qi Hao had heard about it.

No idea how these marketing people know so much.

Suddenly, this term became a hot topic online.

Everyone was caught off guard.

Zhao Yanzi, who got involved with this organization, became a glaring target.

The buzz was extremely high.

Qi Hao was quite afraid. He had always been very cautious since his debut.

He rarely went head-to-head with others like this.

Because most celebrities have some background and connections, and if you don't, you better not provoke them, as you might accidentally hit a solid wall.

Someone like Zhanqi Laiden who is unfazed by anything seemed unimaginable to him.

The Shen City International Film Festival is on June 20th.

The lineup of judges had long been announced.

As the buzz grew, Zhao Yanzi's firestorm also reached the film festival.

This was a course of action that deeply offended them.

Especially for an international film festival, getting associated with such an organization is like a stinking egg encountering flies.

"That Qi Hao is really ruthless."

"At worst, just don't cooperate. Why push it to the point of life and death?"

"It's indeed surprising. He has always been quite gentle."

"Could it be that it touched his bottom line? Comparing someone like Zhao Yanzi to him disgusts him, and yet we just happened to choose Zhao Yanzi over him."

"What do you mean by choosing Zhao Yanzi? It was originally arranged, first-come-first-serve, don't you understand?"

"But Qi Hao wasn't willing to endure, so the relationship fell apart."

"How did he dare?"

"If he were just an ordinary star, he indeed wouldn't dare do something like this, but I heard he's worth billions..."

"I heard it's over ten billion. He also owns a bunch of Apple stocks. When Apple launches new products, they send him a specially customized version and even gave him a housewarming gift."

"His Maotai stocks are also quite valuable."

"Isn't it just a bit of money? There are plenty of wealthy people. Have you seen any wealthy person daring to go against power?"

"As said, but Qi Hao's money is in stocks."

"Yeah, you can't just go against Penguin, Sina, Maotai, BYD, Apple... Who could tackle all of them?"

"Suddenly realizing Qi Hao really is invincible."

"This is what you call leveraging power. He's a shareholder of Sina, holding a substantial portion. The CEO has to fawn over him to maintain his position, so Weibo naturally gives him face. This is why Zhao Yanzi's PR failed miserably. Money just won't work."

"Couldn't he wait until our film festival ended to act? Not giving any face at all."

"It's so darn hateful."

But being hateful is of no use; the issue still needs to be resolved.

Zhao Yanzi is now pushed onto the forefront of the storm.

If the film festival plays dead and does nothing, no one knows what might happen.

The team discussed it, but couldn't come to a conclusion.

The organizing committee's leaders went to a meeting.

Everyone was waiting for the leaders to finish the meeting and give a result.

"The director is here! How's it going, Director?"

"How's it going? Just do your job well. The film festival is about to start; everyone perk up."

"What about Zhao Yanzi..."

"Just received news, Zhao Yanzi's family is sick, she needs to take care of them, and can't attend the film festival."

"Then should we invite Qi Hao?"

"We'll see. It's still under discussion. Most likely, no."

Being slapped and then putting your face forward for another? What a joke.

The Shen City International Film Festival is filled with thoughts of taking down Qi Hao.

Changing judges last minute, losing face.

Even if they wanted to make peace, it would have to be Qi Hao's side yielding first.

But would Qi Hao yield?

"Isn't this too much?" Qi Hao found it terrifying.

Zhanqi Laiden is a madman.

He actually egged Qi Hao on to make an official announcement during the Shen City International Film Festival.

That's way beyond not yielding.

"You originally planned to make the announcement at this time, so why change the date?"

Zhanqi Laiden justified boldly.

According to the initial plan, let Lu Yang smooth out things with the cruise incident, then Qi Hao would appear on a show for warm-up, and then officially announce the relationship during June's event.

In this way, a huge wave of buzz would come rushing in, and "Those Years" wouldn't have to worry about publicity issues.

"You know exactly what I mean!"

Qi Hao glared at him weakly.

If the official announcement was made at the Shen City International Film Festival, it would be an adornment to the festival, benefiting both parties.

But now I don't plan on attending the film festival anymore.

Making a public announcement during someone else's film festival, that's definitely a challenge.

By then, the whole internet will be buzzing about Qi Hao and An Feng's announcement.

Who would care about the film festival?

These days, the popularity of film festivals is already cooling off due to the high water content of their awards.

It's a savage blow to the heart.

Not only forcing the film festival to stir up Zhao Yanzi, but also relentlessly challenging it. Qi Hao suspects Zhanqi Laiden has been bought by the other side.

Brother, are you trying to kill me?

"I know, but I don't know what you're afraid of. Boss, you should stand up and look at the world."

Zhanqi Laiden was indifferent.

"I'm not bowing down; I've already rejected the film festival. I just don't want to make too much of a mess with the film festival. We'll still need to attend events in the future."

Qi Hao sighed.

Now, even the conservatives in the company feel the radicals are too conservative.

They're all so carried away.

They don't know, Qi Hao is not some Little Buffett.

He just has a system backing him.

The outside world thinks of Qi Hao's over ten years of financial investment layout as actually just two to three years.

Because the system was only fully loaded over the past two years.

He has no real confidence to be challenging a film festival with official backing.

"Stand as tall as your stature; otherwise, in other people's eyes, we'll just be seen as upstarts, and no one will take us seriously."

Zhanqi Laiden also got serious.

After Qi Hao decided not to attend the film festival, he advocated taking full action against Zhao Yanzi.

Punish one to warn others.

Who is Qi Hao? He is the Golden Rooster Best Actor, the Golden Horse Best Director...

His film sold for three hundred million, popular across all of Asia.

Going further, he is the boss of Donghao Venture Capital, a miracle in the Huaxia investment circle. He is the boss of Zhonghao Entertainment, ranking in the top three personal film companies in the entertainment circle. He supports the National Animation Development Alliance and has multiple investments, and his West Hao Film Industry has official ties...

To compare you with Zhao Yanzi is an insult to you.

It's also an insult to us followers.

The most absurd thing is, after the comparison, you are still outcompeted.

It's simply a great humiliation.

Shen City International Film Festival is going too far.

Don't even say it's just a film festival, even if it were Shen City TV, we wouldn't flinch.

The one who should reflect and do the public relations is the film festival.

They should try to calm our anger, not pretend dead until this blows over.

Everyone realized that the boss doesn't even know the full extent of his abilities.

Being low-key has gone too far.

At this rate, anyone can trample over you.

"An Yu, I understand what you mean. You should understand my meaning. I just want to say, no matter how successful a businessman is, they can't be at odds with the authorities. Do you understand?"

Qi Hao is indeed touched by Zhanqi Laiden's efforts to protect his dignity.

He doesn't see it as anything shameful, but his supporters around him see it as an affront to the boss's dignity, and the other side must be made to pay.

He indeed has the strength now to make the other side pay.

In a more radical sense, even if I threw money into dozens of films requiring them not to attend Shen City film festival, it's not impossible.

This kind of thing doesn't require direct explanation, a slight hint will suffice, and won't get caught.

But Qi Hao doesn't want to do that.

The education he received from a young age is to cultivate oneself when poor and to help the world when prosperous.

This world is not the whole world.

But the nation.

He is very willing to contribute a part to make the nation better instead of opposing it.

Even if there are many dissatisfactions in the process, it's the hope that things can gradually improve, rather than flipping the table.

Ming Guang Association's infiltration or whatever, can be settled later.

But it must wait for the right timing.

Directly causing a scene like this is very difficult.

Although the officials sometimes seem not very smart, don't underestimate them.

It's the gathering place of the most elite talent.

"If you want to negotiate, then I'll give a hint to them, we'll continue attending the film festival and make the announcement there, making everyone happy."

Of course, the face lost by the film festival can't be fully recovered for a while.

You could only say they brought it on themselves.

Overestimated themselves and underestimated Qi Hao's energy and method.

"Alright, Deng, you let someone get in touch over there, or have Old Tian go personally."

Qi Hao patted Zhanqi Laiden.

Very glad he could listen to this advice.

This fellow is highly capable, just slightly radical.

"Are you still going to be a jury then?"

Zhanqi Laiden didn't even notice Qi Hao called him Deng.

When needing someone, call An Yu. After using, just directly call Deng.

"Forget it, whoever wants to be the jury can go ahead. I've never considered Shen City International Film Festival an actual film festival, just a celebrity-attended entertainment event, a promotional platform."

Qi Hao isn't completely without grievances against them either.

I'm not joining; I've politely refused.

And they still throw official talk at me.

You wouldn't know my prowess without me saying.

I want to prove myself to show how remarkable I am.

System, give me more support!