I became famous in the entertainment industry by burning incense

Chapter 628 Only Abnormal Speculations Become Normal (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Bai Jiang immediately replied in the group: [Received]

After replying in the group chat, he made a phone call to the director.

As soon as he made the call, he realized he'd made it too early!
I'm afraid the director's phone lines are all busy right now!

Fortunately, just as he was about to hang up, Director Chu answered the phone again.

"Hello? Bai Jiang, what's wrong?"

Bai Jiang snapped out of his daze and said with a smile, "Director Chu, I just finished my schedule and took out my phone to check, and I saw the announcement you posted in the group chat. Are you going to throw a celebration party?"

Chu Chenliang was in a good mood when the topic came up.

With only a dozen days left until the end of the summer movie season, "Dawn" has a clear advantage at the box office, widening the gap with the second place.

Even with its poor box office performance in the following days, it is still the undisputed champion of the summer box office.

How could this not make him happy?
Over the years in the industry, his films have been released during both summer and winter holidays, but he has rarely achieved the top spot at the box office.

The last time it topped the summer box office was twenty years ago!

At that time, China's film industry was not as developed as it is now. Breaking a few hundred million yuan at the box office was already a very good achievement.

He also recalled that the film was the third one he had made since he started working, and the first time he had tried making a special effects film. It took him two years of hard work to complete.

The film's budget wasn't large, but the special effects were very expensive. To achieve a perfect production, he even mortgaged his house.

At that time, there weren't many special effects films on the market, and he didn't know if the audience liked this type of film. He was just thinking about not losing money and making back his house.

As soon as it hit the theaters, the box office exploded.

That year, his special effects films topped various charts, giving other directors making special effects films a boost of confidence!

It can be said that from then on, China ushered in the era of special effects films.

Every year during the summer and winter holidays, a special effects film is released.

Special effects films hold an unshakeable position in the summer movie season, much like comedies hold in the winter movie season.

It was through that film that he began to delve into the field of special effects and has been making special effects films ever since.

Thinking about this, Chu Chenliang was a little dazed.

It's hard to believe that 20 years have passed since then!
"Director Chu? Director Chu?" The voice on the other end of the phone brought him back to reality.

Chu Chenliang snapped out of his daze and said, "Yes, with such outstanding box office results, it wouldn't be right not to have a celebration banquet. I've already booked a restaurant and am about to greet the media reporters to see how many people will come."

Bai Jiang smiled and said, "Director Chu, to be honest, although I am the male lead in this film, I have done more than Jin Li in terms of plot, character design, and post-production promotion."

But I feel a little bad about getting fame from this film for nothing. How about I book the restaurant? I want to do my part.”

Chu Chenliang laughed and said, "No need. I'll be the biggest beneficiary. I won't have to worry about investment for the next few films I'm making. I'll take care of the bookings."

He thought for a moment and then said, "If you really feel bad, then practice your expressions in front of the mirror and improve your thinking and imagination."

Special effects films demand a high level of performance skill when filming without live-action sets. Last time you were clearly unprepared, and it took you too long to get into character.

Bai Jiang's eyelids twitched, and after realizing what was happening, his heart started racing!
He immediately said, "Okay, I've always felt that I didn't act well and wasn't prepared enough. I wish I could learn more about how special effects films are shot."

I've already asked my agent to enroll me in an acting class, specifically focusing on special effects. I hope I'll do well.

Chu Chenliang said with satisfaction, "That's right, never give up on learning."

After Bai Jiang hung up the phone, his assistant came over and asked in confusion, "Brother Jiang, I didn't hear you tell your agent that you wanted to sign up for a class."

A glint flashed in Bai Jiang's eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "Then you heard it today."

The assistant was taken aback. "Huh? You're serious? With such a busy schedule, how could you find time to take a special effects acting class?"

Bai Jiang's assistant was right next to him when he made the call and heard everything.

The news that "Dawn" had surpassed 17 billion yuan at the box office was told to him by his assistant. It wasn't mentioned in the group chat; the director only said that they were going to have a celebration banquet.

Bai Jiang said in a low voice, "I just spoke with Director Chu on the phone, and he hinted that I should study special effects acting carefully. He said my previous performance was rushed and I wasn't prepared for anything. Did you catch the underlying meaning?"

The assistant pondered, "So you feel your performance wasn't good enough before?"

Bai Jiang rolled his eyes: "Idiot! This drama was filmed a long time ago, why does the director have to bring up old issues all the time?"

"Don't you think this kind of reminder is superfluous, given that we've only worked together once? My relationship with Director Chu isn't at the level where we can have intimate conversations!"

The assistant couldn't understand: "Then why did he specifically tell you that the last performance was rushed?"

Bai Jiang smiled meaningfully: "If nothing unexpected happens, I will continue to participate in the content of Dawn 2: Apocalypse. The director is giving me a heads-up so that I can learn in advance and not fall behind when filming starts."

The assistant was stunned. Did Director Chu really mean that?
Could it be that the elders were showing their love and care for the younger generation, and cherishing talent, which is why they reminded Brother Jiang?
Bai Jiang pondered for a moment and said, "It's possible, but not very likely."

To reiterate, my relationship with Director Chu is just average; it hasn't reached the point where he specifically reminded me of something. I think there's a higher chance I'll have a role in the second film.

I thought and thought until my head ached and my heart was pounding.

Bai Jiang didn't want to think about it anymore and said firmly, "I'll sign up for a class first. Even if I can't make Director Chu's film, many other directors will definitely ask me to make other special effects films. I'm just preparing for the future!"

Jinli was unaware of the other actors' inner thoughts; she was attending a brand event.

If you don't want to appear on variety shows, then you can only make your face more visible in the fashion industry.

The fashion industry requires cultivation; if you want to secure fashion resources, you must participate in brand events.

How can you want fashion resources but not increase brand awareness?

There's no such thing as getting something for nothing in this world.

During this event, she met Xu Ting, who was also the brand ambassador for a certain product line of Rumengling. Her status was decent, but not as prestigious as that of a national spokesperson.

Jinli saw her and, across the crowd, raised her glass in a toast to her.

The glass contained apple juice, which looked a lot like champagne. This was specially provided for her by Ru Mengling, who knew that she was unwell and could not drink alcohol.

Xu Ting was taken aback when she saw her action, and immediately raised her glass in return.

Seeing this, the female celebrity next to her asked curiously, "Sister Xu Ting, are you and Sister Jin Li very close?"

Xu Ting calmly took a sip of her drink, put down the glass, and thought to herself:
Their relationship is terrible. She wants to run away whenever she sees Jinli! Every time she sees Jinli, let alone see her face to face, just seeing her in the news makes her feel uneasy.

Behind that innocent and naive smile lies a devil who knows everything!
She must have guessed that I wanted to do this, which is why she deliberately said something ambiguous to warn me!
However, Xu Ting repeatedly believed that her hidden recording pen was cleverly concealed and had not been discovered.

How did Jinli know that?
It sounds a bit far-fetched, but she believes that Jinli has the ability to read minds and can hear other people's thoughts.

After accepting this outrageous idea, Xu Ting suddenly felt enlightened. All the strange things she had thought about Jin Li before now made sense.

Jinli is so lucky because she can hear what others are thinking and know whether they want to make a good film or just make a quick buck and run.

She was able to obtain so many good resources because after hearing what others wanted, she was able to cater to their preferences and proceed step by step.

Of course, there are many things that cannot be explained by words, such as the incredible luck of winning hundreds of thousands of dollars in lottery tickets.

But Xu Ting believed that Jin Li could hear other people's inner thoughts.

She knew that her thoughts were somewhat abnormal.

But if she doesn't accept this abnormal idea, then she herself will become abnormal, so she would rather it be others who are abnormal!

"Sister Xu Ting, why are you daydreaming? What are you thinking about?"

Xu Ting snapped out of her daze and deliberately turned around so that her face wouldn't be facing Jin Li.

If Jinli can't see her face, she can't hear her thoughts.

That's how those novels are written.

Xu Tingcai replied, "Our relationship is alright, what's wrong?"

The actress rolled her eyes and said with a smile, "I almost forgot that you two filmed 'Dawn' together. 'Dawn' is still showing in theaters and is doing very well at the box office. Of course you two know each other, and you must have a good relationship."

The actress paused for a moment, then asked tentatively, "But Sister Xu Ting, I remember you were the absolute female lead in 'Dawn,' but the production team keeps using Jinli for promotion. Don't you feel a little uncomfortable about that?"

Xu Ting twitched the corner of her mouth. "What's wrong with me? If 'Dawn' breaks 17 billion at the box office, I'll have a 17 billion box office record. It's something to talk about."

She glanced at the female celebrity and said indifferently, "Oh, I forgot, you don't act at all, so you naturally don't know how happy it is to have a film with 17 billion in box office revenue. You'll understand how I feel right now when you also have a film with 17 billion in box office revenue."

"you--"

The female celebrity, having been rebuffed by Xu Ting, angrily walked to the other side.

As it turned out, there was another female celebrity waiting on the other side. When she saw her approaching, her eyes lit up, and she asked in a low voice:

"So, is Xu Ting very angry? Did you find out anything?"

The female celebrity shook her head, slightly complaining, "No, I'm very happy. Regardless of whether Jinli boosted the box office, she is the female lead of a 17 billion yuan box office film, and she is surrounded by glory!"

"Honestly, where did you hear this news? You say Xu Ting and Jin Li don't get along, and that Xu Ting is trying to sabotage Jin Li. Judging from what Xu Ting said, she's willing to play a supporting role to Jin Li!"

Her friend frowned: "Is that so... It seems the paparazzi's information is unreliable. I thought Xu Ting would take the initiative to expose Jin Li's dirty secrets and curb her momentum."

The female celebrity said, "Instead of focusing on Jinli, you should cultivate a good relationship with the higher-ups at Rumengling."

Ru Meng Ling has only officially announced March Band as its global brand ambassador. Since Ru Meng Ling has so many women's cosmetics products, it will definitely find a female celebrity to be its global brand ambassador.

Jinli's popularity is soaring, and many brands want to collaborate with her. I feel you can't compete with that, but you could try for full-line endorsements in the Chinese market.

The man sighed, "Who would want the whole country when they could have the whole world?"
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"Jinli, over here!"

The person in charge of public relations for "Like a Dream" stopped Jinli and introduced her to the president.

The president, dressed in a suit, was about sixty years old. He had relinquished power several years ago, and now his son was in charge of Rumengling.

Today's event was very close to his residence, so he only attended casually.

Then I saw the golden pear.

The president asked in a very kind and friendly manner, "Jinli, my grandson is already two years old. We are planning to start his early education and are looking for a teacher. Do you have time to be his early education teacher?"

Jinli was taken aback at first, then smiled and shook her head: "President Wang, you flatter me. How could I possibly be qualified to enlighten someone?"

Mr. Wang disagreed, saying, "Of course you do. You can study while working and still get excellent grades, which is impressive. You are very hardworking, and I hope my grandson can learn from you."

Jinli said with a wry smile, "Mr. Wang, your son lives in a very comfortable environment. If you really want him to learn to endure hardship, just send him to the countryside to experience it."

Mr. Wang said, "That's different."

Jinli said, "Many people think I'm very capable, but I don't feel like I'm anything special. I don't have any tricks for studying. I just keep studying and doing practice problems. If I really have any strengths, it's probably that I have a low level of material desires, so I can resist temptations."

Mr. Wang sighed: "This is too difficult. People's lives are getting better and better now, and no one wants to suffer."

Jinli smiled, her eyes crinkling slightly: "But this is a good thing! Life is getting better and better, that's great. I'd rather live a good life than a hard one."

Mr. Wang beamed with joy: "Yes, very good!"

The person in charge of external publicity left with Jinli and couldn't help but say, "Your refusal of President Wang just now almost scared me. I thought President Wang would be furious."

Jinli was delighted.

"Is your CEO Wang really that domineering in the company? He yells at people the moment he doesn't do what he wants. Does he think he can fire me as the spokesperson?"

The person in charge smiled and said, "It's not that bad, but I guess we won't work with you again next time. Luckily, you managed to cheer him up in the end."

Jinli said, "President Wang is already semi-retired and just wants to enjoy his grandchildren. He's very lenient with his subordinates, so you can rest assured."

She deduced this from his appearance, so she directly rejected Mr. Wang, without worrying about encountering any trouble.

The "Like a Dream" event was not over yet, so Jinli left early and returned to the company.

If you wait until the event is over before leaving, there will probably be a traffic jam.

In the car, Sui Lingfang revealed Ya Jun's plan.

"I just received the latest news: Ya Jun is willing to sign a performance-based agreement with you, but there are very strict requirements on sales volume. The highest commission and profit sharing will only be available if you sell tens of millions of units!"

Jinli laughed out loud, feeling that it was a bit outrageous.

"Tens of millions of pieces? Each of their watches costs thousands of dollars. If they really sell tens of millions of pieces, the sales revenue would be staggering—ten billion!"