Huayu became famous overnight

Chapter 260 says that when you were born, you'd better really be...
Xu Ming didn't take the argument between the two groups seriously.

There are always people who jump around and cause trouble.

I wanted to use this opportunity to provoke Qiming.

They weren't afraid of Xu Ming stepping forward; they were afraid of him doing things quietly.

Anyone who dares to step forward risks becoming the one who gets shot.

If we miss this year, once the storm has subsided, we'll have no more opportunities to use someone else to do our dirty work.

"Brother Zhuo, I understand how you feel. It's not worth getting involved in such a small storm yourself. It would be too embarrassing. There's still no news from Zhen Zidan's side. If you go on TV to give interviews or something, you'll be at a disadvantage."

Listen to me, just go to Los Angeles with peace of mind, and others will speak up for you.

Xu Ming comforted Zhao Wenzhuo.

It's obvious that a lot of online commentary is specifically designed to provoke the other side, and also to drag themselves into it.

However, for him, 12 years of online harassment was just a small trick; this was nothing compared to what he had experienced.

In particular, the way those people did things seemed too deliberate.

Upon seeing it, he was not angry at all, but rather found it amusing.

"Someone is speaking up for me? Who?" Zhao Wenzhuo asked in confusion.

"Hehe, being from the mainland might not have been as advantageous in the Hong Kong film industry, or even a few years ago, as it wasn't as popular as being a Hong Kong filmmaker. But don't forget that the mainland market is now the dominant one."

Xu Ming smiled and said, "We have the home advantage."

As the saying goes, fortune changes every day.

Back then, the Hong Kong film industry ridiculed artists from mainland China to the extreme.

Similar to Liu Jialing, who went to Hong Kong after graduating from primary school, she was called a "Northern Girl".

This nickname comes from the name of a dish called "Northern Mushroom Chicken".

The meaning is for you to experience.

If Liu Jialing hadn't been strong-willed and hadn't been shrewd enough, she wouldn't have reached where she is today.

People including Li Lianjie and Li Zhi have all experienced being sexually harassed.

Zhao Wenzhuo is an anomaly, mainly because he started dating Sister Mei as soon as he arrived in Hong Kong. With the latter protecting him, naturally no one would dare to be blind to his abilities.

In the past few years, film projects in mainland China were mostly undertaken by Hong Kong and Taiwan filmmakers, and even the most popular mainland filmmakers could only play supporting roles.

Now, it's gradually taking on the opposite meaning.

Film projects dominated by mainland capital have gradually squeezed out Hong Kong and Taiwanese artists.

Those with fame and works can get a share of the profits, while the rest of the Hong Kong and Taiwan artists don't even get a sip of the soup.

Otherwise, how could there be a generational gap in young artists from Hong Kong and Taiwan?
There are no more resources to feed them.

Jiang Tao, who was later hailed as a top idol in Hong Kong, was eliminated in the top 30 of "Super Boy" and only became a sensation in Hong Kong after participating in local variety shows. He remained virtually unknown in mainland China.

This was accompanied by Xu Ming comforting Zhao Wenzhuo.

No guidance from Qiming is needed.

Netizens spontaneously stood up and fought against Zhen Fang's fans and online trolls.

"What are you pretending to be, innocent? This isn't the first time Donnie Yen has been rumored to be a domineering actor on set. Back in 'SPL,' he changed the script and had solid wooden sticks thrown at Wu Jing. Does he think the internet has no memory?"

"The female lead, Jing Tian, ​​is siding with Brother Cheuk, and the supporting actor, Hung Tin-ming, is also siding with Brother Cheuk. His father is Hung Chun-po, who is considered a direct descendant of Hong Kong filmmakers. Why is everyone in the crew siding with Brother Cheuk? Tsk tsk tsk, it's so strange."

"What are you babbling about? I think Brother Zhuo looks better than Donnie Yen, and I support Brother Zhuo for that reason alone."

With Qi Ming's support, he was evenly matched with Donnie Yen in terms of public opinion.

The arrival of passersby instantly turned the tide of the battle.

This was unexpected by the pro-Donald Yee faction.

In the previous life, during the public opinion battle between the two sides, Zhao Wenzhuo's side had the advantage in numbers, while Zhen Zidan's side had the advantage in quality.

With Xu Ming's involvement, Zhen Zidan's side has been losing ground.

Shu Qi, who was the first to speak out, was besieged by netizens, who even dug up her old photos.

As a result, the latter deleted all his Weibo posts, announced his temporary retirement from the entertainment industry, and then news broke that he had broken down and cried on the streets of Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, Xu Ming was at the airport, waiting for Zhao Wenzhuo to arrive.

A week has passed since he comforted Zhao Wenzhuo, but unexpected complications have arisen.

“There was a master on the other side. Shu Qi’s crying caused public opinion to shift from ‘who is the tyrant on set’ to cyberbullying.”

Xu Ming scoffed. This trick has been used far too much by internet celebrities in later generations.

Having depression is like having a get-out-of-jail-free card.

They never considered that as public figures, they should pay the corresponding price for doing outrageous things.

Enjoying the spotlight while being unwilling to pay the price—wanting both?
“Feng Xiaogang and Yao Dazui are currently arguing with netizens on Weibo, and some people have even said they want to quit Weibo in protest.”

As they were talking, Xiao Juan burst out laughing: "Some netizens called Feng Dapao 'Whisper,' which is such a derogatory term."

Oh, and Yao Dazui also posted, "Don't delete it, it hurts my heart," and netizens told her to get out of the entertainment industry too, hahaha~

Even Xu Ming couldn't help but smile.

That's why netizens' words are so sharp; they're like poison, but seeing them at the start of spring warms people's hearts.

Xiao Juan scrolled through Weibo, reading any funny comments she found to Xu Ming.

Her fingers, which had been moving, suddenly stopped, and she looked surprised: "Zhen Zidan himself has taken to the stage!"

Finally willing to step down?
Xu Ming picked up the phone and looked at it.

[Donnie Yen: Beware of being sabotaged by a villain, harboring ulterior motives. Disappointed and heartbroken, but unwavering. Filming continues today, and we'll do even better!]

"Tsk, that's a veiled attack."

Xu Ming sneered, still putting on the airs of an international superstar even at this critical moment.

To be honest, Zhao Wenzhuo became famous much earlier than Yu Zhoudan.

"Brother Zhuo will be here soon, and we'll expose that person's true colors right away," Xiao Juan said indignantly.

“Then that would be a inferior approach,” Xu Ming said, shaking his head.

Xiao Juan was stunned for a moment, her mind a little blank.

My boss is always the kind of person who retaliates in kind, with a heart as small as a needle. When did he become so magnanimous?

She looked Xu Ming up and down, and couldn't help but reach out to touch his forehead.

Xu Ming dodged, first puzzled then suddenly realizing, and said irritably, "Get lost, you're the one who's delirious. Don't you know what level of skill is? Pawns have their own way of crossing the river, and chariots, horses, and cannons have their own way of crossing the river."

"Yes, yes, I was just being petty and judging you."

Xiao Juan jumped back and quickly begged for mercy, afraid that her head would be hit and bounce off.

Xu Ming was about to chase after him and give him another blow when he saw a tall figure walking out from inside.

"Brother Zhuo, over here!"

"Mr. Xu..."

"No, just call me Xu Ming, or Mingzi, it's fine. Let's not be so formal." Xu Ming waved his hand.

The distance between him and Zhao Wenzhuo is not as great as that between Xun Ge'er and Runtu.

"Mingzi, thank you very much this time." Zhao Wenzhuo said sincerely.

The fact that he and Zhen Zidan are currently in the upper hand in public opinion is entirely due to the other party's help.

From this point of view, he owed Xu Ming a great favor, not to mention that he was given a role in a Hollywood movie as soon as he signed with the company.

They've treated me well.

"Talking about Xie is vulgar; it's not worth taking such a trivial matter to heart."

Xu Ming took out his phone and took a selfie of the two of them. As he put the phone away, he laughed and said, "From today onwards, we'll start a new chapter. With your skills, Brother Zhuo, my brains, and the support of domestic capital, we two brothers can definitely make a name for ourselves in Hollywood."

It's unrealistic to expect them to follow in the footsteps of Jackie Chan and Jet Li, but action movies still have a loyal following.

Action films may not have a high ceiling these days, but as long as you can make a name for yourself, it's not difficult to get a share of the international film market. The group was on their way to the film set.

Xu Ming updated his Weibo after a long time.

[Xu Dada's Inscription: A New Journey.]

The three simple words were accompanied by a selfie of the two of them at the airport.

The online argument immediately ceased.

Zhao Wenzhuo was kicked out of the "Special Identity" crew, and Xu Ming took her to Hollywood to make a movie.

What's the point of arguing?

Humans directly defeated them with a dimensional reduction attack.

Although there has been a constant chorus of calls for the rise of domestic films, the admiration for Hollywood has never waned.

Otherwise, Zhang Yimou wouldn't have gone through the trouble of making "The Flowers of War" and inviting Christian Bale to play the male lead.

It's all about winning an Oscar.

So many Chinese actors are willing to lower their prices and pay out of their own pockets just to appear in Hollywood movies, even if they only have a few lines.

Now, Xu Ming simply said he would take it to Zhao Wenzhuo, and that's how it happened.

Looking back at the debate between the two sides, it seems rather petty.

"Heh, it can't be another minor character who's just brought in for a brief appearance and then disappears after only a couple of lines, can it?"

[Xu DaDaMing: One of the main characters.]

On the bus, Xu Ming had plenty of energy to reply to netizens instantly.

"What are your thoughts on Zhen Zidan's Weibo post, Brother Ming?"

Broaden your horizons.

Every word, though not an insult, is veiled in its intent.

Compared to Xu Ming's actions, the mess that Yu Zhoudan made seems far too small-scale.

For a moment, people couldn't even tell who the international superstar was.

"Feng Dapao just started criticizing netizens, Ming Ge, aren't you going to say something?"

If someone insults you at birth, you'd better believe it.

hiss~
That's a Zen-like statement.

Netizens were racking their brains, trying to figure out how to refute Feng Dapao's claims that his actions were not legitimate.

Now, I'll be born to show you!

Damn it, Old Deng deserves to be cursed.

Xu Ming replied cheerfully for a few more minutes, then put away his phone.

As he said before, the outcome of public opinion battles is not determined by the volume of voices, but by the relative achievements of both sides.

After this incident, Zhao Wenzhuo never recovered and went from making movies to TV series to online movies. Eventually, he was almost forgotten.

On the other hand, Zhen Zidan acted like a grandmaster.

No one will remember today's debate. The new generation of netizens will only regard Zhao Wenzhuo as a returning contestant on a variety show, and Donnie Yen as a highly respected senior.

Just like the IP of Master Yip, the Wing Chun master, which was painstakingly created by the Hong Kong film industry.

He was portrayed as a kung fu master in the movie.

His greatest achievement was that one of his apprentices became Li Xiaolong.

He came from a wealthy landowning family, and later participated in the Kuomintang's training program. He became a spy, and in 49 he went to Hong Kong alone.

That's right, he didn't bring his wife, children, or elderly parents.

Foshan has only one true martial arts master, Huang Feihong.

Therefore, history is like a little girl who can be dressed up however one pleases.

The final victor can make it into whatever shape they want.

We arrived at the preparation room.

Upon learning that Zhao Wenzhuo was coming, the main cast and crew of the production team gathered together for a rare occasion.

They were quite curious about the former.

After all, he had witnessed Xu Ming's 'Kongfu' and knew from Xu Ming that the former was nicknamed 'Li Lianjie's successor'.

"Producer Megan, director David, lead actor Bale, supporting actor Bradley, lead actress Amy, supporting actress Jennifer..."

Xu Ming introduced them to Zhao Wenzhuo one by one. When he got to Jennifer, she gave him a knowing look.

Damn, ever since that banquet, the two of them have made a real breakthrough.

The other party then became persistent with him, asking for it five times the day before yesterday and seven times yesterday.

It can only be said that the post-90s generation is indeed full of energy.

That's right. Despite her considerable experience and being known as "Big Cousin" in China, Jennifer is a post-90s actress, only 22 this year, younger than Xu Ming. She's a true acting talent.

"Ahem, the man next to me is Zhao Wenzhuo, my teacher who taught me Chinese Kung Fu. He is much more skilled than me."

Xu Ming ignored Jennifer's inviting gaze; he hadn't forgotten that Scarlett was still waiting for him.

Most importantly, the female version of the Dark Spider-Man he ordered arrived.

"Hello everyone," Zhao Wenzhuo said, clasping his hands in greeting.

Everyone's eyes lit up, and they all followed suit, clasping their hands in response.

They like this greeting style with Chinese characteristics, which makes it seem like Chinese Kung Fu.

“Zhao, Xu performed a set of boxing techniques earlier, it was very impressive, could you demonstrate it for us again?” David asked with great interest.

"of course."

Zhao Wenzhuo knew that this was part of the audition.

Whether he can gain the respect of everyone on set depends not only on Xu Ming's recommendation, but also on his own abilities.

He immediately unleashed a Tongbei Fist, the wind from his punches whistling through the air.

The sound of wind breaking through the air startled everyone.

"Be ruthless," Xu Ming suggested.

The other party wants to play a villainous henchman, and the more ruthless the better.

Zhao Wenzhuo's expression immediately changed. He glanced at David and the others, and his boxing style became cunning and vicious.

David's eyes lit up again; he really did have a villainous air about him.

The style shift was so skillful; it seems he has some acting talent.

Only Xu Ming paused for a moment, looking at the other person's expression, feeling a sense of familiarity.

Isn't that the Nine Gates Admiral?
This isn't living off past glories; it's more like squeezing money from a small fortune...

Of course, given Zhao Wenzhuo's impressive skills, David didn't have high expectations for her acting; this level of performance already met his requirements.

Seeing that Brother Zhuo had passed the interview, Xu Ming turned to Pani, who was waiting beside him, and asked, "How did things go with Wen Ziren?"

“I was just about to tell you that Director Wen has agreed to meet with you at CAA on Sunday,” Pani said.

Because of Xu Ming, he has successfully transitioned from an intern to a full-time employee and is currently in charge of business between CAA and Xu Ming, for which he is very dedicated.

"Okay, and also help me contact other suitable directors as backups. If Wen Ziren isn't going to direct, choose one from among them," Xu Ming instructed.

Guo Fan's preparations for "My Love from the Star" are almost complete, and he needs to go back to help with the casting process.

We'll be running between the two locations, so we need to finalize the director's appointment beforehand to get the work started.

Fortunately, both "My Love from the Star" and "Lucy" were filmed in China, so there was no need to worry about traveling abroad during filming.

(End of this chapter)