I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 498 Wang Hongdou's New Path: Black Bear Co-branded Products Launched!

The night scene took a long time to film, and Jinli had scenes with all the actors playing village officials, having to rehearse each scene in the same location.

The emotions she needs to convey are different in each scene, which is a bit challenging for her.

But not much.

By taking advantage of the time she had to practice problems intermittently, she significantly improved her concentration.

In the previous scene, she was able to perfectly capture the authoritative air she exuded when instructing others.

In the next scene, she will appear humble and receptive to instruction, engaging in a long conversation with the village chief by candlelight.

In the next scene, she looks at the local specialties sent from her hometown, and her eyes well up with tears...

Because Jinli's emotional shifts were so well executed, this scene drew admiration from the crew and other young people on set.
"Watching Jinli act is like watching her perform a face-changing act. She can switch emotions in an instant, as if she has never encountered a limit."

Xu Wenwen thought to herself, every director says she has some acting talent, but compared to Jin Li's absolute emotional control, what does her talent amount to?
Even when it comes to impromptu performances that come to mind, Jinli is just as good as her.

"Cut! That scene is over!"

A makeup artist immediately touched up Jinli's makeup, and there were still additional shots to be taken.

After watching the performance, Director Ye asked Jinli to stand at certain angles and recite that line separately, and then reshoot the relevant scenes.

After Jinli finished, she noticed a young actor looking at her with intense gaze.

Jinli looked over and saw that it was Wang Hongdou.

She smiled gently and waved to her.

Wang Hongdou pointed to herself, as if asking: Are you looking for me?
Jinli nodded.

Wang Hongdou was excited and ran over quickly.

"Jinli, what do you need me for?"

Jinli said, "It's nothing. I noticed you were staring at me the whole time I was performing. Did you figure something out?"

Wang Hongdou thought for a moment and said, "I think you pay great attention to detail and switch emotions very quickly. You are a very focused person."

When you enter a new scene, you become immersed in it, leaving behind the emotions from the previous scene.

Jinli agreed, "Your observation is very insightful."

"Many actors, including directors, have mentioned my problem with switching between emotions."

Because I switch between emotions so quickly and decisively, some directors worry that I might be suppressing all my emotions and not releasing them.

Suppressing these feelings for a long time will endanger my physical and mental health. They have repeatedly told me that if I feel anything is wrong, I should seek medical attention and treatment promptly.

She then changed the subject: "None of these people realized that the reason I can switch emotions so quickly is because I'm too focused and immersed, but you could see that you have a very good intuition for acting."

After Jinli finished speaking, she looked her over carefully.

Wang Hongdou's brows were resolute, with a dark aura swirling around her forehead. The past few years had been her birth years, which had brought her rather bad luck.

This year, she was somewhat affected by her birth year, but the impact has become very weak. In addition, with her good abilities, Wang Hongdou has broken free from the shackles of bad luck and landed the role in the drama "Mediocre Life".

Judging from his appearance, this is the face of someone who will achieve great things later in life.

But at this moment, she raised her eyebrows slightly, revealing a hint of joy, which hinted at something unusual.

Her late-blooming career has seen a turnaround.

Because of the bad luck she had experienced in recent years, her fortunes had been suppressed to the lowest point. This rebound is quite a sign of her luck turning around.

Jinli thought to herself, "Although I have the appearance of someone who will achieve great things later in life, is it possible for me to push my career to its peak sooner?"

Jinli had some thoughts flashing through her mind, but she said on the surface, "You have excellent observation skills. Perhaps you could become an acting teacher."

Wang Hongdou was a little stunned, and asked in return, "So Jinli, would it actually be better for me to become a teacher?"

Jinli shook her head: "I don't know, it depends on what you're looking for."

"Whether you're a teacher or an actor, you've been studying acting. Acting really suits you."

Wang Hongdou's eyes sparkled; she felt that today was her lucky day.

Although Jinli didn't give her any advice on her performance, she felt as if she had drunk two large glasses of Red Bull!

If Director Ye is going to film all night tonight, she'll probably be the first to sign up.

Wang Hongdou suddenly thought of something, feeling both hesitant and somewhat eager.

Finally, with Jinli's gentle smile on her face, she mustered up her courage and spoke:
"Sister Jinli, I'm currently looking for an entertainment company. Do you know if Chenxi Entertainment is recruiting artists recently?"

It was a bit unexpected that Jinli was chosen instead.

She originally thought that Xu Wenwen was just being enthusiastic, taking a liking to Wang Hongdou, a new generation actress, and wanting to give her a boost and become her benefactor.

Looking at it now, it turns out it wasn't just Xu Wenwen's wishful thinking!

Wang Hongdou also wanted to find an entertainment company to hone her skills.

Jinli pondered for a moment and said, "Chenxi Entertainment's current development focus is on training trainees, which can be found online. I'm not sure how much the company invests in its actors."

But once the company signs you, they will provide you with certain resources and learning opportunities.

She smiled, her eyes crinkling slightly: "If you really like Morning Light Entertainment, why not take the initiative to recommend yourself to the company? You might be pleasantly surprised."

Wang Hongdou blinked: "My resume is very thin. Would Chenxi Entertainment even consider me?"

Jinli did not answer the question, but said, "You've already beaten 70% of the new generation of actors by getting into the cast of 'Mediocre.'"

Wang Hongdou was greatly encouraged and invigorated.

She had never considered Chenxi Entertainment before, since everyone in the industry knew that Chenxi Entertainment had been living off its past successes.

This company is supported by two A-list celebrities, Jin Li and Xi Mengze!

Most of the company's plans revolve around these two celebrities.

Even if Chenxi Entertainment has its own artists it wants to support, it's impossible for them to have better resources than these two seniors.

In Wang Hongdou's eyes, Chenxi Entertainment is only suitable for A-list celebrities to switch to, not for struggling actors in the lower ranks.

She remembered that Chenxi Entertainment used to have several second-tier stars, but over the years, some have switched companies, and others have terminated their contracts, leaving very few second-tier stars in the company.

The top looks prosperous now, but in reality, there's a lack of new crops.

But Ma Mingqi's words tonight woke her up.

It doesn't matter if Chenxi Entertainment isn't strong, as long as Jinli remains strong.

As long as Jinli stays at this company, it will never go bankrupt!

Moreover, Chenxi Entertainment doesn't have many actors, and Jinli has excellent acting resources. One person can't handle everything. Maybe if she goes there, she can pick up some leftovers?
Can the gigs that A-list celebrities don't want be considered waste?
They can easily elevate a nobody to second-tier status!

It was at this moment that Wang Hongdou finally understood why Ma Mingqi was trying to curry favor with his agent.

The reason is that there are many benefits to joining Chenxi Entertainment.

It's great that Chenxi trains trainees; there are tons of people vying for music variety shows, but nobody wants acting opportunities.

Wang Hongdou continued shamelessly, "Sister Jinli, should I send out a video of my acting to prove that I actually have some real talent?"

Jinli was delighted again.

"Sure, you can do whatever you want. Showcase your talent as much as possible and make the company feel that it's their loss if they don't sign you."

She thought for a moment and then reminded her, "However, we're currently doing last year's year-end review, and the Chinese New Year is next month, so the company will be very busy. Don't send out your resume during this period. Wait until after the New Year, when everyone is back at work, before you send it out."

Wang Hongdou nodded like a chick pecking at rice.

After she left, Xu Wenwen came over to ask something, but Ye Weijie called for filming to continue.

Everyone had no choice but to focus their attention and concentrate on their work.

The night shoot finally ended.

Jinli can rest tomorrow, which is a good opportunity to focus on promoting the collaboration.

Back at the guesthouse, Xu Wenwen quickly came to find her and asked:
"What did you talk about with Wang Hongdou tonight? After you finished talking, this little girl was jumping around, and her lips have turned into upturned pouty lips."

Even when Director Ye was filming her scenes, he would reprimand her and sew up the corners of her mouth.

Jinli told Xu Wenwen about Wang Hongdou's confusion, saying, "I think she has a lot of talent for acting and a good eye. If she keeps studying it, she might be able to figure out how to improve her acting skills."

Xu Wenwen clapped her hands excitedly and said, "I told you she could do it! What about Chenxi Entertainment?"

Jinli shook her head: "I had a good impression of Ma Mingqi's agent, Luo Fan, and I talked to Sister Fang about it. Sister Fang said that the company currently has no plans to expand its recruitment of artists and agents."

The departments that expanded their recruitment earlier haven't yet properly integrated the new employees.

She paused, and under Xu Wenwen's regretful gaze, added, "But if they are mature agents and artists who can bring their own resources and don't need the company to manage them, the company will still sign them."

Xu Wenwen's eyes lit up: "She filmed 'The Mediocre,' and as long as 'The Mediocre' becomes a hit after it airs, she, as a supporting actress, will definitely be able to get new roles!"

Jinli smiled and nodded gently.

"Therefore, she has a high probability of passing."

Xu Wenwen seemed to have a burden lifted off her shoulders and breathed a sigh of relief, saying, "I find the actress Wang Hongdou pleasing to the eye. Every time I see her, it's like seeing my past self."

"When I first started out, I was also very outspoken and just as bold as her, which resulted in offending a lot of people."

"Actually, offending stars from other companies is not a big deal. After all, they are not from the same company, and everyone is a newcomer. The competition for resources is not fierce, and there are still many opportunities for new actors. As long as you are willing to put aside your pride and compete fiercely, you can still get roles."

She paused, as if recalling the hardships of the past.

"If you can't play the third female lead, you can play the minor female lead; if you can't play the minor female lead, you can play an extra. We can't let you go hungry."

Although it doesn't sound very honorable, in the midst of fierce competition, it's perfectly normal to underutilize someone's talents.

If we lower our standards and take off our long gowns, we are actually just ordinary people.

"My problem is that I offend not only artists from other companies, but also artists from my own company. Sometimes I speak too bluntly and even offend my manager."

"Because I've offended too many people, my company only wants to make money off me and doesn't want to give me any career development opportunities."

“It was an accident that I was chosen to film ‘The Dream Builder’, and it was also an accident that ‘The Dream Builder’ became so popular. The company never wanted to promote me as the leading lady; they had other actors in mind.”

Xu Wenwen said with emotion, "Seeing Wang Hongdou reminds me of myself back then, but I don't blame myself for being so straightforward."

"I'm thinking, if I had a company that was willing to support me and not belittle me back then, would I be more emotionally stable now, more determined to pursue my acting career, and less likely to doubt myself?"

Jinli patted her on the shoulder: "Good things come to those who wait."

Xu Wenwen smiled wryly and said, "They say that hardship can shape a person, but if I had a choice, I would rather not have these hardships! Who doesn't want a good working environment and a comfortable family?"

Jinli understood.

"So that's why you want Wang Hongdou to join Chenxi Entertainment. You think the atmosphere at Chenxi Entertainment is great?"

Xu Wenwen: "That's one reason. Currently, Chenxi Entertainment can obtain a lot of mid-to-lower-level gigs just by relying on your three top artists. Once Wang Hongdou goes there, there's no worry about not having any roles to play."

"Besides, your company doesn't engage in those underhanded practices."

Your boss is loaded; he frequently gives you large investments and asks nothing of the artists.

Jinli praised, "That's true. Our CEO Xiao is a real money god; he doesn't make any demands on us."

He clearly distinguishes between employees and beautiful women.

For business owners of that class, beautiful women are never in short supply; they're not a scarce resource. Investing in entertainers simply because of their looks is the least cost-effective approach.

She smiled and said, "Every Chinese New Year, I look forward to receiving Mr. Xiao's red envelope the most. He is very generous. I believe my agent and the president of Chenxi Entertainment feel the same way."

Xu Wenwen said enviously, "If I didn't have two years left on my contract with the company, I would have switched to Chenxi Entertainment."

Jinli said, "Life is long, we will always have a chance."

It wasn't just Xu Wenwen who was thinking about Wang Hongdou's cheerful appearance.

Even Ma Mingqi had his eye on it.

There was no time to talk on set, so when they returned to the guesthouse that night, Ma Mingqi secretly approached Wang Hongdou and knocked on her door.

Ma Mingqi wasn't famous yet, but he already had the baggage of a big-name celebrity.

Wang Hongdou opened the door, and Ma Mingqi stood at the door and loudly emphasized, "This door must be opened. There's nothing between you and me that's shameful, and we certainly don't discuss scripts late at night!"

Wang Hongdou: ……

Not rolling her eyes is the best manners she has ever maintained.

The door was open, and Ma Mingqi walked into the room. Without looking around, he went straight to the point and asked:
"What did you go looking for Jinli for today?"

Wang Hongdou took a bite of her apple and replied, "I talked to her about life."

Ma Mingqi looked at her suspiciously: "Is it really that simple? Didn't we talk about anything else?"

Wang Hongdou retorted, "What else do you think we can talk about? Don't worry, I'm not a gossip, I didn't say a single word about you."

Ma Mingqi stared at her for a long while, as if confirming her character, before saying:

"You promised me you wouldn't say a word about it!"

Wang Hongdou was speechless and choked with emotion.

"Okay, how many times are you going to repeat yourself?"

"If you don't remind me, I'll have completely forgotten about this. But you keep reminding me, believe me, you'll make me furious and I'll expose everything about you."

“You!” Ma Mingqi glared at her.

"What do you mean, 'you'? Go and rest. We have scenes to film tomorrow afternoon. I didn't say anything. I swear I didn't say anything, okay?"
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The next day.

Jinli received a notification from Sister Fang, who posted a promotional message for a backpack co-branded with a black bear.

This backpack features a refreshing color scheme, full of spring and summer vibes, and is made with great care.

Black Bear brand was not the first to finalize a collaboration agreement, but it was very fast in producing collaborative products and had the highest inventory preparation rate.

Jinli suspects that even if she hadn't finalized the collaboration with Black Bear, this product would still have been launched as a new product by them.

In other words, Black Bear abandoned its own new products to create products in collaboration with her.

Jinli: [No need to drag a suitcase when traveling, my travel buddy has arrived~]
Filming in Chitang Village is a daily routine of "migrating," and this time they finally found their destined backpack!
The backpack, a collaboration with my longtime outdoor friend @BlackBearOfficial, is packed full of my most valued "practicality".

Extra-large capacity + waterproof compartment, hidden secret at the bottom, lightweight shoulder strap, refreshing colors, launching today at 12 noon sharp on the official flagship store. Take it out and have some fun, remember to @ me so I can see your spring and summer adventures~

The advertisement for Jinli (a type of pear) received many comments after it was launched.

When she opened it, she initially thought it was a fan rushing to leave a message.

But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be...

Today I searched for the brands Jin Li has endorsed, and I realized I confused her initial endorsement of the affordable luxury handbag brand "Qing Lan" with the later one, "Ru Meng Ling." "Qing Lan" suddenly disappeared and became "Ru Meng Ling," when in fact, "Qing Lan" was the female lead's main endorsement. I'm debating whether to change "Ru Meng Ling" to "Qing Lan" or vice versa.