Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 144: Watching Yang Mi suffer is more fun than making money myself!
The balcony on the second floor of the Ling family villa.

"2014 million..." Old Ling looked at the newly released statistics and couldn't help but feel shocked and moved.

This data far exceeded his expectations.

How could a low-budget urban romance film with an investment of 20 million yuan manage to break even with its production cost on its opening day?
Of course, this excludes the issuer's share.

"That kid Qi Hui is really going to rise to prominence now..." Old Ling said with a sigh. The first time he met him, the kid was an unknown newcomer, playing minor roles.

And yet, in such a short time, his career achievements have already surpassed his.

He silently lit a cigarette, gazing at the distant scenery as his thoughts churned.

At that moment, Tang Yifei, wearing pajamas, came to his side: "I didn't expect Qi Hui to be so fierce."

“Yes…” Old Ling sighed, “I gave him that role in ‘The Temptation to Go Home’.”

"Do you regret it?" Tang Yifei asked, holding his arm.

Old Ling shrugged: "A little, but if I were to act in it, it would be a huge problem."

He will likely be relentlessly pursued by Yao Chen because of Hong Shixian.

In the end, you'll be the one in trouble.

In fact, Ling had experienced this kind of thing several times. The role of Zhu Chuanwu, the second son of the Zhu family, in the TV series "Crossing the Guandong" starring Li Youbin was originally intended for him.

He agreed, but something came up at the last minute and he couldn't perform, so the role went to Zhu Ya Tattoo.

Later, the TV series "Crossing the Guandong" became a huge hit, and the character Zhu Chuanwu also became famous, which made Zhu Yawen even more famous.

Besides the character Zhu Chuanwu, there is also the character Xie Ruolin.

However, everyone already knows this, so I won't say any more.

Tang Yifei smiled and said, "If Qi Hui's movie is going to be released, isn't that a good thing for us too?"

"Hahaha..." Old Ling suddenly laughed upon hearing this.

"What are you laughing at?" Tang Yifei was stunned for a moment, then punched Lao Ling.

"Do you know what Yao Chen said to me after Xie Ruolin became famous?" Old Ling laughed loudly.
"She called me stupid, called me brainless, and said I gave a good role to a complete stranger."

Tang Yifei's expression was strange, then she chuckled and said, "Does she look down on Qi Hui?"

"So Qi Hui took revenge on her." Old Ling chuckled. Half the credit for Yao Chen's ruined reputation went to Qi Hui.

And the breakup scene at the beginning of "Love is Not Blind" is so emotionally devastating!

The remaining half of the credit naturally belongs to him; he was the one who suggested the breakup scene and also the one who brought Yao Chen in.

"Should we go and make an appearance at Qi Hui's place?" Tang Yifei asked, somewhat expectantly.

“No.” Old Ling abruptly rejected the idea: “His success is his business. We can’t rely on him. We must succeed on our own.”

Otherwise, going any further would be seen as fawning and flattery, and he didn't want to become like that.

"Uh..." Tang Yifei was a little confused.

However, Lao Ling took out his phone and dialed a number: "Hello, Director Liu."

"Didn't you say you were going to film 'Knives Out'?"

"I've read the script, it's alright, I'll take the role of Wang Yanbing..."

……

In her rented apartment, Zhang Ruoyun flipped through her computer screen, lighting a cigarette with a touch of melancholy.

"2014 million, as expected of my senior, he's really amazing..."

Tang Yixin walked in carrying two bowls of noodles, glanced at the computer screen, and sighed softly, "If only we had acted in this drama back then..."

She shut her mouth before she could finish speaking.

She knew, of course, the specific reasons why the two of them didn't get a role in the play.

"It's alright," Xiao Zhang said with a smile. "It was indeed my dad's fault in this matter, so you don't need to take it to heart."

“My dad and Senior Brother Qi have not gotten along for a long time, and I’m used to it.”

"Then what will you do?" Tang Yixin asked with some concern, knowing that Ruoyun and Qi Hui had a very good relationship.

Unfortunately, his own father disapproved of his friend.

That would be fine. If Qi Hui fails to achieve anything, proving his biological father was right, then the family dynamics wouldn't change much.

But Qi Hui wasn't a failure; on the contrary, he was far ahead! This made the already awkward family relationship even more awkward.

Zhang Ruoyun took a drag of her cigarette and said, "Let's break away from his company."

“I’m an adult now, and I should have my own career. Besides, many people on the internet are calling me a second-generation rich kid or a resource-backed person.”

“It’s time to leave!” Xiao Zhang said, forcefully shoving his cigarette into the ashtray.

"Shouldn't we wait until Black Fox airs before making a decision?" Tang Yixin quickly sat down next to him.

Ruoyun's idea of ​​breaking away didn't just arise in the last few days, but had been brewing for some time.

However, the chosen deadline is after the broadcast of the TV series "Black Fox".

“I’m not going to wait any longer.” Zhang Ruoyun shook her head. “I’m afraid it will be even harder to escape then.”

“Okay, I support you.” Tang Yixin smiled.

……

湘省
In the hotel arranged by the production team, Yuan Shanshan ran up to Yang Mi with her phone in hand: "Mi Mi, your movie is amazing! It grossed 2014 million on its opening day!"

Yang Mi felt a pang of sadness upon seeing this and silently pushed Yuan Shanshan's phone away.

Actually, when Guo Fan was approached, the role he offered him was Li Ke.

It's that girl from Henan province with the Taiwanese accent who hooked up with a guy from a poor background who achieved success.

This character has a lot of screen time, even more than Feng Jiaqi, and in the script, she can be considered the second female lead.

But Yang Mi rejected the role and instead asked for the role of Feng Jiaqi.

The reason is... First of all, the pay was a bit low. With so little money, why would she choose a troublesome role?

Moreover, Li Ke's character has a bad image, and she was afraid of causing a negative impact on herself.

Secondly... she went to that film crew to win over Qi Hui, and the role of Feng Jiaqi just happened to fit her idea.

So I switched roles with Jiao Junyan. Jiao Junyan didn't object. More roles, more money, why would she object?

Then...then the movie became a hit, and Jiao Junyan, the second female lead, benefited greatly.

Qi Hui also walked with Jing Tian.

But she made a mess of things and ended up getting nothing!
All that effort, however much effort was wasted.

"..."

Thinking of this, Yang Mi felt a pang of sadness, so sad, so wanting to cry... but she couldn't cry.

Hehehe... Yuan Shanshan felt a surge of secret pleasure as she looked at Yang Mi's distressed expression.

Seeing Yang Mi so unlucky makes me happier than if I were the lead actress!
However, to be fair, Qi Hui is really amazing; he achieved such success with his debut film.

Tuk-tuk-tuk~
"Teachers, it's time to get ready for the show," a female voice said from outside the door.

Yang Mi and Yuan Shanshan are currently appearing on a Hunan TV program. The drama "Palace" has already premiered, and as the lead actress, Yang Mi naturally has to cooperate with the promotion.

Yuan Shanshan was just an extra.

In this drama, she plays a minor role named Ru Bing, a maid.

She was able to play this role only because Yang Mi introduced her to it.

Contrary to Yang Mi's resistance to appearing on TV shows for promotion, she was actually quite willing.

She desperately needs fame!
……

Beijing Film Academy!

Qi Hui and Guo Fan went together to Old Wang's place, bringing some small gifts with them.

The movie was a success, so of course I had to pay a visit to Old Wang.

Maintaining a good relationship with one's superiors is essential, a fact Qi Hui already knew before his transmigration.

As for Guo Fan... in other people's eyes, he is arrogant, looks down on popular celebrities and capital, and should be a cold person.

They probably won't do anything like visiting leaders.

But actually... he's from Shandong Province, the province known for its intense civil service exams.

He was even more proactive with his superiors than Qi Hui!

(End of this chapter)