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

The Shen City International Film Festival actually didn't want to invite Qi Hao.

If they didn't invite Qi Hao, and Zhao Yanzi "actively" withdrew due to personal reasons, the festival could barely save face.

The subsequent troubles would all be Zhao Yanzi's, with the festival just suffering some collateral damage.

However, this matter wasn't really settled.

If you can quietly settle it and have someone to protect you, then naturally you don't have to worry about being held accountable later.

But the problem is, the Shen City Film Festival offended Qi Hao.

Really offended him.

Qi Hao cared a lot about this, to the extent of making a big fuss.

Since the matter wasn't resolved, a solution had to be found.

Either resolve the issue with Qi Hao.

Clearly, there's no way to do that; Qi Hao currently holds a crucial position in the film circle and has caught the attention of the higher-ups.

He's not someone you can easily manipulate.

Furthermore, the festival isn't entirely in the hands of the committee members.

There's a sponsor above them, and even higher is the guiding body.

Since both the Headquarters and the General Administration have inquired into the matter, someone must come forward to take responsibility.

Since they couldn't resolve it with Qi Hao, they needed to find someone to take the blame.

Then pin the responsibility on this person.

Who invited Zhao Yanzi, who insisted on keeping Zhao Yanzi, and who exchanged harsh words with Qi Hao.

In Huaxia, personal relationships are heavily humanized.

But when the human touch runs out, it can become very ruthless.

Since the matter got so out of hand and couldn't be contained, there's naturally no more personal relations.

Even before Old Tian headed to Shen City, they came looking for him.

The two sides naturally hit it off.

Shen City indicated that someone on the committee had become senile and was no longer suitable for preparation work.

The festival apologized for the oversight in their work.

While Old Tian feigned confusion, saying it's a trivial matter, not worth such a fuss. Qi Hao indeed couldn't participate in the festival due to scheduling conflicts.

As if the attack on Zhao Yanzi never happened.

Now Zhao Yanzi is close to being ruined, only lacking an official stance. Once it becomes official, she's likely to be sidelined or even banned.

Even without the official stance, it's unlikely anyone would want to collaborate with her.

Because she's surrounded by too many pitfalls, becoming a risky artist.

If you invite her to act, and the film gets made but fails the review due to her problematic image, the entire production is doomed.

The whole investment would go down the drain.

Unless you reshoot her scenes with someone else, but with her being such a top-tier artist, her scenes would likely span the whole film, making it essentially a reshoot.

Once no one invites her to act, her exposure disappears.

Commercial opportunities will also dissipate.

Essentially equivalent to being banned.

Back then, when Chen Delin invited An Feng to film "October Fortress," there was a similar risk.

It's just that An Feng's "risk" was different from Zhao Yanzi's.

At that time, Mrs. Hua used her influence and connections in the circle to hint at everyone not to employ this actor, creating a phenomenon of exclusion.

Chen Delin, from the Hong Kong Circle and backed by Bern's investment, completely disregarded Mrs. Hua.

If Zhao Yanzi's situation really became official and deemed dishonest, it wouldn't only be a mainland ban.

No one in Xiangjiang would use her either.

After all, the market in Xiangjiang is bleak, and films require compliance with mainland rules to be released there.

The festival naturally wouldn't expose Old Tian.

Nor would they plead for Zhao Yanzi.

Now, for Zhao Yanzi to get through this, unless the official invites her on shows or stands up for her, no one can help her.

With so much explosive news, how could the officials possibly help her?

Those behind her don't have that kind of power.

Otherwise, they wouldn't need to resort to sneaky tricks.

Apart from Zhao Yanzi, Old Tian had a pleasant conversation with the festival, expressing Qi Hao's intention to soon publicly announce with An Feng.

Timed for the festival period.

Now the festival feels a little scared.

Geez, they still had a trump card up their sleeve, clearly saving it to compete against us.

If the top idols announce, what will the consequences be?

A media frenzy?

National discussion?

Internet meltdown?

No one can imagine this.

Because before, there hadn't been a couple like Qi Hao and An Feng publicly announcing marriage.

Back when Jay Chou and Hou Peicen announced, it was sensational, but Hou Peicen wasn't well-known.

An Feng is far more formidable than Hou Peicen.

In recent years, Qi Hao has been surrounded by a halo, not inferior to Jay Chou.

Moreover, they just filmed a love movie trending across Asia.

From the moment they announce, for at least the following month or two, everyone's focus will be on these two.

Who would care about the festival then?

If the festival can't bring exposure to those stars, they don't care about attending activities just to see others win awards.

The closing ceremony being less lively than the opener shows that.

The closing ceremony is the awarding time.

Besides the festival, Sina's Mr. Cao is particularly concerned about this event.

Qi Hao holds 2.5% of Sina's shares and sits on the board.

Therefore, Qi Hao collaborates closely with Sina, and this time Zhanqi Laiden's attack on Zhao Yanzi used Weibo as the main platform.

Weibo is under immense PR pressure, and it doesn't matter who speaks up, it won't help.

In return for favors, Mr. Cao hopes that after Qi Hao makes his public announcement, he will also post simultaneously on Weibo.

Whether it's a film festival announcement or a press conference announcement, a public announcement on Weibo should be posted at the same time.

The first reason is to draw attention to Weibo, encouraging people to use it.

The second reason is to establish a habit.

People see the great effect of public announcements on Weibo and may choose to announce their relationships through Weibo next time as well.

Qi Hao didn't refuse.

Respect is mutually given.

Sina shows him respect, and he reciprocates to Sina.

The Shen City International Film Festival shows him respect, and he reciprocates to the film festival.

There's no need to stubbornly avoid interaction.

Guangdong Province is undoubtedly the largest voting base, but if considered by cities, Shen City and the capital are the strongest.

Even if he doesn't care about the film festival, he has to give face to those who mediate.

So, Qi Hao agreed to attend the film festival's opening ceremony.

He will also announce his relationship at the opening ceremony.

Then he will post a Weibo blog simultaneously, accompanied by a red carpet photo from the film festival, making it a complete public announcement process.

As for why not hold a press conference.

This is an alternative, only chosen out of necessity.

Because it's just too extravagant.

Holding a press conference just to announce a relationship? Who do you think you are, flaunting like that?

Moreover, Qi Hao has not opted to wait until the movie is released to announce.

Regardless of the publicity approach, the ultimate determinant of a movie's fate is its quality itself.

Qi Hao never believes that a promotional effort can save a dreadful movie.

If he waits until the movie's release to announce, it would be overly excessive; the announcement's hype could overwhelm the movie's own attention.

By then, no one would care about the movie's quality.

Everyone would watch the movie solely for Qi Hao and An Feng's relationship, and afterward, not many would discuss the movie's actual content.

So, announcing early and letting the hype naturally divert to the film is the most appropriate approach.

Time flies, and soon it's the evening of June 13th.

The 13th Shen City International Film Festival kicks off at the Shen City Grand Theater.

Qi Hao and An Feng are invited to attend.

Despite the presence of big names like Li Lianjie, Fang Long, Wu Yushen, Feng Xiaogang, and international stars like Luc Besson and Will Smith, Qi Hao and An Feng remain the final red carpet appearance.

An Feng wears a white gown adorned with a diamond crown, incredibly exquisite and dreamy.

Qi Hao is in an all-black suit, and the two walk hand in hand onto the red carpet.

Sharp-eyed observers immediately noticed the rings on their fingers.

This time, it wasn't irrelevant gemstone rings.

Those knowledgeable in this regard easily recognize the brand and the significance contained in these couple rings.

These are commitment rings!

Usually, only couples buy them, one for each to wear.

What does this mean?

The scene's attendees, whether passersby, fans, or media, found it hard to grasp the situation. Some astutely recalled Qi Hao's recent confession on a show.

Actually, it's impossible to determine who Qi Hao might confess to.

Firstly, he has too many rumored interests.

Many female stars are naturally close to him.

Even the misunderstanding between Qi Hao and Zhao Yanzi has been interpreted as him standing up for Fan Xuexue.

Fan Xuexue's trailblazing path has been forged amidst opposition from the top four actresses.

Zhao Yanzi especially obstructs her in various ways.

Among the top four actresses, if any were to be replaced, it would have to be Zhao Yanzi.

Zhang Ziyi has become an international star despite constant controversies.

Be it Demon-breaking Gate, Fraud Scandal, Beach Scandal...

As long as her international base remains, she stands firm.

The authorities generally spare stars who've gained international fame, as long as they don't commit major offenses.

Zhou Xun, meanwhile, has been steadily collecting Best Actress titles for years.

With favorable public opinion and improving acting skills, she's unlikely to be displaced anytime soon.

As for Xu Jinglei, she's not exceptionally strong.

But she has powerful connections and is now a director, casting elite actors.

Even if given a chance, Fan Xuexue wouldn't dare replace her.

Only Zhao Yanzi would be self-destructive enough to squander her public rapport for overseas capital.

Ruined her once stellar public image completely.

Such a position can be seized!

Fan Xuexue charges at Zhao Yanzi, and Zhao Yanzi retaliates.

Many of Fan Xuexue's scandals were fueled by Zhao Yanzi, who even got others to ostracize her at events, avoiding any interaction.

Qi Hao's loyalty to Fan Xuexue, confronting Zhao Yanzi, surely signifies something?

Then there's Gao Yuanyuan, with many believing she and Qi Hao look like a couple.

It's unclear on what basis this opinion is made.

Of course, the prime 'suspect' is An Feng, who has collaborated most with him.

Now, it seems the dust is about to settle.

As Qi Hao and An Feng walk the red carpet, onlookers and media rush along both sides, causing congestion.

No kidding!

The moment to witness a miracle is about to arrive.