Qi Hao didn't directly refuse.

He wasn't sure if the system would issue a mission like undergoing further study at a university.

If it really happened, and the reward was substantial enough, not only would he go to university for further study, but he wouldn't hesitate to go to kindergarten to compete with kids on grades.

Tongzi points, and we strike.

Therefore, he expressed that he would consider it carefully and would definitely contact Teacher Bao if needed.

Actually, Bao Guo'an's suggestion was quite reasonable.

He's seeing a rising star in acting and couldn't resist the urge to lend a hand, having been a teacher for so many years.

And it's not like one would study full-time at university; someone like Qi Hao would probably audit classes and later receive some certificate.

Just like how business executives pursue an MBA.

Other actors include Wang Xueqi, Fan Xuexue, Hai Qing, Zhang Fengyi, among others.

Wang Xueqi's agency contract was signed with Fan Xuexue's studio.

The two have collaborated on quite a few films.

However, recently, rumors about them have gotten quite absurd.

The age gap is really too large.

Fan Xuexue is still Wang Xueqi's boss, and there's a status difference.

Unfortunately, the entertainment industry is never short of story-spinning masters.

There's even talk that after Fan Xuexue failed to court Qi Hao, she turned to love a handsome uncle.

Some also say Wang Xueqi snatched Fan Xuexue from Qi Hao—Qi Hao, who usually steals other people's women, got a taste of having a woman taken from him.

These all belong to the "wild history" of the entertainment circle, as ridiculous as they can be.

However, behind these absurd rumors, someone even claims that Wang Xueqi is divorcing and separating from his wife of forty years for Fan Xuexue.

Said with vivid detail.

Ever since Wang Xueqi followed Fan Xuexue in the last two years, he's begun to develop well.

Last year's "October Fortress" and this year's "Sword Rain" both performed excellently.

"Sword Rain" is known for its transformative couple beating rootless old men and has a great reputation among martial arts fans.

Is it really the curse of changing wives when getting famous?

Qi Hao watched the interaction of these two on stage from below, his mind wandering.

However, having worked with Wang Xueqi and being familiar with Fan Xuexue, he felt Wang Xueqi wasn't that kind of person, and Fan Xuexue probably wasn't interested in this uncle either.

They went through the premiere ceremony, and next was the formal movie screening.

If he didn't hear wrong, the creators used a term called "epic masterpiece," which frankly was shameless praise for the film.

The more one embellishes like this, the more likely it is to flop.

After all, high-quality films don't need self-promotion; their fans naturally explain them in detail.

Indeed, the front part was passable, but Qi Hao grew increasingly uncomfortable as he watched.

It shared a common trait with his previous work "Mei Lanfang": a spectacular start, ambitious middle, and a precipitous drop at the end.

Logic loopholes were more numerous than sieve holes, character motivations were purely forced by the writer, and the so-called "loyalty and righteousness" were utterly untenable.

This "epic masterpiece," rather than being a historical reenactment, was more an insult to the audience's intelligence.

Old Chen tried to use gorgeous costumes, makeup, and grand scenes to mask the story's blandness and logical chaos, but this misguided approach only exposed his poor skills.

He's really out of his element now.

"Farewell My Concubine" is one of Qi Hao's favorite movies, a classic work he's watched several times.

However, watching "The Orphan of Zhao" now, it truly seems unbelievable that these two films could come from the same person.

Old Chen, you might as well be some hanger-on, and perhaps your system got lost.

After watching the film, if Qi Hao were to score it, he'd give it two points.

One point for Ge You, whom Mr. Ge truly played steadily, managing to make such a twisted character not annoying is a skill.

The other point for the art and cinematography, at least the visuals were quite meticulous.

Yes, the total score is 100.

"As a new director in the industry, I learned a lot from Director Chen's new film... The film made a breakthrough commercially, and it feels like the box office will greatly improve..."

Many guests today were pulled aside for interviews.

As the director of "Heartbreak 33 Days," with box office nearing five hundred million, Qi Hao was unavoidable and got cornered for an interview.

He was asked for his opinion on the film "The Orphan of Zhao."

Opinion?

For the love of heavens, what opinion could I possibly have here?

I beg you, just pretend I wasn't here, how about that.

Unfortunately, a group swarmed over.

Aiming straight at Qi Hao, they quickly encircled him.

Even the bodyguards couldn't break the blockade.

Qi Hao certainly wouldn't recommend Director Chen's film to fans.

Director Chen's arrogance is just too much.

When asked his opinion on "Heartbreak 33 Days," while he didn't outright say the commercial film was too superficial, that's what he implied between the lines.

Repaying evil with good, how can one repay good? Repaying evil with straightforwardness, repaying good with goodness.

Since Director Chen insinuated, don't blame Qi Hao for mocking Director Chen in a roundabout way.

Director Chen labeled "Heartbreak 33 Days" as a plain commercial flick, so Qi Hao simply said Director Chen tried a commercial approach in "The Orphan of Zhao."

Old Chen, you ultimately became what you despise the most.

But failed to draw a tiger while turning out a dog.

Your commercial work is really terrible.

When I say your box office will increase, it's not because "The Orphan of Zhao" is better than "Mei Lanfang," but because the overall market is improving. As long as the schedule isn't bad and you can use the director's name to fool some fans, "The Orphan of Zhao" crossing a hundred million will be easy.

"Mei Lanfang" had a budget of 100 million, with a box office of 117 million.

Now this "The Orphan of Zhao" is probably at the same level.

"Heartbreak 33 Days" is selling so well, it's hard for the cinemas to give Chen Kaige too many screenings.

Furthermore, Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" is about to be released.

Although "The Sun Also Rises" was a fiasco, fans are much more forgiving of Jiang Wen than they are of Chen Kaige.

Jiang Wen's film ratings always start low, then gradually increase as people continue to interpret it.

By then, the cinemas will need to allocate some screenings to Jiang Wen; where would they find room for Chen Kaige's?

Qi Hao evaded the critical questions and then left escorted by a group of bodyguards.

His bodyguards are usually divided into two groups.

One group stays close to protect him, to avoid being criticized for acting like a big shot with too many people around.

The other group stays nearby, in case of emergencies, arriving on the scene first to protect the billionaire.

As expected, after "The Orphan of Zhao" was released, except for the paid articles, the internet was filled with criticism.

Netizens claimed they were stunned, feeling burnt inside and out. This is no loyalty legend, but rather a flawed ethical farce.

Director Chen Kaige, maybe you should stop making movies.

Leave the opportunities for young people.

Feels like Qi Hao could make better films with his eyes closed than yours.

At least Qi Hao studies what people like to watch.

While you only care about what you want to make.

Qi Hao narrates stories like a friend, even if the stories are not novel, they're at least entertaining.

The characters are also vividly and interestingly portrayed.

And you? Always Wuji, Mei Lanfang, The Orphan of Zhao, you've got an incurable literary youth syndrome, right?

With your film, we'd rather go watch Yu opera directly.

At least in the opera, Cheng Ying voluntarily sacrifices his child, conspires with Gongsun Chujiu to deceive Tu'an Gu and saves The Orphan of Zhao.

Yet Chen Kaige diluted the meaning of the original script of "The Orphan of Zhao" to find a logic and motive that the masses could universally accept and recognize, diminishing the main character Cheng Ying.

It even makes people suspect he's using The Orphan of Zhao as revenge for his wife and children; the loyalty he upheld, his pledge, justice, and the hero's bloodline and spirit all vanished.

When the theme of a film fails, and "loyalty" is denied, the film's reputation and box office can be imagined.

If it weren't for "Heartbreak 33 Days" competing for screenings, it could still rely on the remnants of "Farewell My Concubine" to trick audiences into the cinema again.

Now all you can watch is the screenings decreasing day by day.

Chen Kaige is anxious, scratching his ears and cheeks yet helpless.

The market has become increasingly commercial over the past few years.

Cinemas only recognize box office numbers; if you can help them earn money, they'll support you fiercely.

The former bosses in the entertainment circle don't work anymore.

If you tell them to show me some respect and increase my screenings, I'll treat you to dinner later.

Then maybe you're just as naive as Jiao.

What's even more painful for Chen Kaige is that people always compare him to Qi Hao.

And the key is, he can't beat him.

It's basically putting his dignity on the road for everyone to trample on.

He even thought of calling Zhang Yimou.

When your "Love Under the Hawthorn Tree" was rubbed against the ground by Qi Hao's movie, what was your mental state at that time?

Recently, there've been too many movies related to Qi Hao being released.

Look, on December 18th, another one "Let the Bullets Fly," in which Qi Hao not only invested 50 million but also made a cameo as the Fake Mazi.

He even went to support Chen Kaige's movie, let alone his closer relationship with benefits with Jiang Wen.

Go!

This time he brings his wife along.

Moreover, Qi Hao is very confident in "Let the Bullets Fly."

He was invited to watch the rough cut.

The rough cut hasn't undergone editing yet; the plot is the same, only later making adjustments to the dialogue or clips.

Even if there is a difference from the final release, Qi Hao could see the film's potential.

The potential for box office success is uncertain, but the reputation is absolutely explosive.

Better than all of Qi Hao's films.

Way beyond Chen Kaige.

You're said to be of similar qualifications, why is there such a gap?

Why don't you change your name to Jiang Kaige?

In fact, Chen Kaige has great relationships with Jiang Wen and Ge You.

This year they planned to go on Dou Wentao's "Behind the Headlines" after the New Year season ends to expose each other.

This belongs to the cultural person's dignity.

Just unsure if Chen Kaige's film bombed like this, whether he has the mood to go on the show with Jiang Wen.

Unless Jiang Wen's "Let the Bullets Fly" crashes like his "The Orphan of Zhao."

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