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

Chapter 399: To Shine in Public Suffer in Private


Qi Hao had to give Wang Baoqiang some face and take time to understand the situation.

However, Wang Baoqiang just introduced them briefly and left.

He said he needed to rush to a schedule.

Actually, it was also to show an attitude.

Although he introduced everyone, he wouldn't use his friendship with Qi Hao to add chips for his friends.

Whether Qi Hao used Chen Sicheng or not didn't matter.

Baoqiang has been in the industry for many years, he's no longer a rookie, and his wife Weng Jinyu is also a smart person.

Upon learning that Wang Baoqiang agreed to introduce his friends, she began helping to make amends.

Under no circumstances can it affect his friendship with Qi Hao.

On Qi Hao's side, he didn't really care.

If Ye Weimin was willing to take on the "Detective Chinatown" series, Chen Sicheng certainly wouldn't be involved, at most he'd be made executive director.

The problem is Ye Weimin refused.

His intention was clear, that he wanted to make the "Lost on Journey" series a classic.

Two movies a year, one "Jiong" and one "Detective Chinatown", he's aged and it's really exhausting.

Normal people can't accomplish three or four movies a year like Qi Hao.

After all, movies require preparation, production, and post-editing, even if pushed to release, it doesn't mean everything's perfect.

Promotion is the most important aspect of a movie.

After the movie is off-screen, awards and such still need operations.

The limit for a normal person is one movie a year.

Most directors release a work every three years.

Exceeding this number are quick-shot tempers and workaholics.

Actually, Qi Hao wasn't as crazy as last year, in the first half of the year he was busy getting married, mid-year he acted in "Lost on Journey 2", in the latter half directed and starred in the TV series "You Who Came from the Stars".

Actually, as a director, he only directed one play.

Since Ye Weimin refused to direct, Qi Hao has to pick someone else to complete it, otherwise the script was wasted.

He long discovered, what the system offers are pieces taken from the timeline, if he doesn't use them, someone will definitely make this series.

By then, the money will be earned by someone else.

Unless Qi Hao gets involved personally.

But Qi Hao doesn't have much interest in making another series of comedy films, the "Jiong" series is already enough.

He likes to try different types of movies and roles.

Constantly challenging his own limits.

Well, extremities.

Along with Chen Sicheng, Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi also came.

Actually, Qi Hao and Duan Yihong had collaborated before.

It was in "Wind Sound", Qi Hao played Takeda, a Japanese soldier, and Duan Yihong wasn't much better, he played a traitor who didn't last long.

Don't judge by the short screen time, Duan Yihong's acting is genuinely top-notch.

Zhang Yi doesn't have much interaction.

Out of respect for Wang Baoqiang, Qi Hao treated them to a meal.

Right near the filming site.

The afternoon has scenes needing filming, An Feng didn't join them, since it was just men at the meal.

"Seems like you all belong to Mrs. Hua?"

Qi Hao asked the most crucial question, he was now considered an opponent of Mrs. Hua.

And Chen Sicheng, Zhang Yi, Duan Yihong, their contracts seem to all be with Mrs. Hua, which was quite awkward.

It felt like Qi Hao was impressive, even the opponent company's artists came to surrender.

He found a small diner, at this hour it's not busy, but who knows when guests might come in, if someone takes a snap with their phone, it's bound to be big news.

Qi Hao dining with opponent company's people.

Pleasant conversation.

They wouldn't say these people came to surrender, but rather that Qi Hao started enticing people.

The Wang Brothers would probably be quite nervous.

"Yes, all three of our contracts are with Mrs. Hua."

Chen Sicheng nodded candidly.

Zhang Yi chuckled awkwardly.

Zhang Yi's looks are rather average, certainly doesn't receive much attention from Mrs. Hua.

Not personable, not eloquent, rather unattractive and lacks money.

But his acting skills are also very good.

"The Chief" made him famous, however, the resources were rather scarce.

What he mostly lands are supporting roles.

From his case, it's evident, looks really can earn a living.

Without good looks can only drink soup.

Duan Yihong remained silent, he spends most of his time seemingly half awake, in a daze, only during films does he suddenly become spirited.

"Does President Wang know you want to collaborate with me?"

Qi Hao was curious.

These people either didn't care about the Wang Brothers' stance, or had too high expectations for their magnanimity.

"Probably knows, when we discussed this, there were quite a few people around."

Chen Sicheng chuckled, explained their specific situation.

This time, riding on Wang Baoqiang's favor, they came seeking Qi Hao, Li Chen didn't come.

He feared retaliation from the Wang Brothers.

Chen Sicheng didn't care, his contract expires next year.

Now almost no artists under Mrs. Hua would renew deals, departure at expiry almost became the norm.

Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi's contract with Mrs. Hua ends later, only concluding in 2014.

Chen Sicheng planned initially to come alone.

Zhang Yi also wanted to come.

He felt timid, then asked Duan Yihong to join, and Duan Yihong agreed without hesitation.

Though Mrs. Hua did some distasteful things, she valued appearance in contracts.

They don't strictly limit artists from picking gigs outside.

As long as you can find your own resources, they're pleased Mrs. Hua's artists are part of projects across the entertainment industry.

The reason is simple.

At one point, stars under Mrs. Hua almost dominated half the entertainment industry, where do they find so many projects?

If not allowed to seek outside resources, they'd starve.

Moreover, Duan Yihong and Zhang Yi signed with Mrs. Hua after "The Chief", they aren't newbies, falling under well-known artists, their contracts naturally more lenient.

As long as they don't seek termination, the Wang Brothers couldn't care less.

Li Chen's fear is the Wang Brothers might resent him seeking Mrs. Hua's strongest competitor, embarrassing Mrs. Hua.

"Alright, now that you mentioned it, I understand, if there's a chance, collaboration isn't out of the question."

Qi Hao's company doesn't sign artists, but collaborating with good actors is naturally possible.

"Can I take a look at the script Baoqiang mentioned?" Chen Sicheng pulled out a document from his bag and said, "This is the TV screenplay we made, consider it a meeting gift for President Qi."

Chen Sicheng knew, he is currently nothing.

Wanting to obtain a script from Qi Hao, or even investment, was simply unrealistic.

Qi Hao is financially robust, tirelessly buying scripts externally this year, how could he possibly sell his own written scripts?

Definitely would have to become his subordinate to have a chance to be part of this movie.

To look prominent to outsiders, you must suffer behind the scenes~~

"The script you made is it? You want to self-write and direct? Let me see the quality, if it's good enough, the movie will be left for you to direct, but I must appoint a Producer, if your level's really poor, I might replace you anytime."

Since they brought their own scripts, it's awkward to assign them as assistant directors.

The fortunate thing is Qi Hao isn't too keen on playing some assistant director game, he has too many assistant directors here.

But he had to admit.

He's not fond of Chen Sicheng's slippery nature.

But it's whatever.

At his level, these are all small fry.

To speak arrogantly, Qi Hao mixing in the entertainment circle now, is like a kid playing with an ant colony.

Not only is he mightier than ants, but he's also a hanger, belonging to a higher tier of power.

If this guy really has potential, maybe he could contribute to exceeding his tasks.

When the time comes the system rewards with a bunch of alien civilization black technologies.

Then he'd be an adult playing with ants.

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