A grand feast for the Chinese entertainment industry

Chapter 60, Part 2

"Good morning, Lu. I'm Xu Jinglei."

"Hey, hey, hello! Hi, I'm buying groceries, it's all so noisy here, haha, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Isn't it a bit much to be so polite? You keep using such formal terms, I don't even know how to respond."

"Hi, it's a habit. Is there something you need?"

"You're such a big star, why do you still go to the market to buy groceries yourself?"

"What else can we do? Even the biggest stars have to eat!"

"Uh... okay, I can't quite picture you carrying a shopping basket."

"No, I don't have a shopping basket, I just have a few plastic bags! Hey, hey... man, have you no shame? Take it down for me, don't give me this, we're all old neighbors! Okay, that's right, how much? Two pounds? Here you go, one yuan... Hello? Are you still there?"

"I'm here! You..."

"It's a bit noisy, isn't it! If you need anything, just say so!"

"Uh, so it seems you can cook?"

"Hey, just cook it until it's done! It's nice to cook for myself and eat it myself, it's more comfortable. Otherwise, if I eat at home, my mom will nag me! ... This one! Yes, yes, this one! Okay, this one! ...Hey, you haven't said what you need, have you called me for something?"

"Actually, it's nothing. I heard there's a coffee shop that opened near Jianguomen. It's quite nice. Would you like some coffee?"

"Hey, I don't really like coffee, so I don't want to spoil your enjoyment. When I go to Taiwan and Hong Kong, they love coffee and always treat me to it, but I really can't stand it, it's so bitter! ...Alright, six dollars then, round it down! Hahaha, okay, here's six dollars for you! ...I'm just a big teapot brewing high-quality coffee!"

"Haha, you're really funny! Well... would you like some tea? I know two good teahouses."

Oh no, I can't keep refusing now.

I had no choice but to agree.

In fact, he didn't want to have any private contact with Xu Jinglei.

There are two reasons: First, she is already taken, and given her looks, it would be easy for misunderstandings to arise if they met in private, so there is no need to cause trouble for no reason. Second, Lin Jianlu doesn't want to have too much to do with the so-called "Beijing circle".

He was originally from the capital city, and after becoming famous, he made many friends. Several times when he had dinner with people in the film and television industry, he almost sat with Wang Shuo, but he tried his best to avoid it.

Chun Chun doesn't really like the arrogant and conceited attitude of the children from high-ranking families.

I especially dislike Wang Shuo, who is both roguish and arrogant, yet considers himself to be the most enlightened person.

There is a similar example. When he went to Hong Kong, he had several opportunities to visit the famous White Dragon King in Hong Kong, but Lin Jianlu declined them all with excuses.

He also dislikes anything superstitious or mystical.

This time, however, it seemed that Xu Jinglei had something she wanted to ask him specifically. Since she was being so eager, it wouldn't be good to refuse, so he had no choice but to agree.

After getting home and tidying up quickly, he marinated the fish he had just prepared. Then he took a quick shower to wash away the sweat, put on shorts, a T-shirt, and sneakers, and drove off.

Following the address she gave, they indeed saw the teahouse she mentioned. As soon as Lin Jianlu stopped the car and walked to the door, she saw Xu Jinglei stand up from a seat, waving and walking over with a smile.

So, we had tea and chatted.

Surprisingly, she was perfectly fine and was just chatting idly.

However, one could sense that she was not in a good mood. Often when she was not speaking, she would show a look of loneliness. But Lin Jianlu did not care or ask.

They chatted for an hour or so, but it was mostly her talking; Lin Jianlu simply played the role of a listener, occasionally answering her curious questions.

After finishing the tea, Lin Jianlu, completely oblivious to the fact that she was so beautiful, didn't bother to invite her to lunch. He made her laugh with a few chuckles and then took the opportunity to say goodbye and leave.

After lunch, I called Zhang Yang and finally understood what he meant.

It is said that Wang Shuo and Xu Jinglei had a big argument last night, and many people were present.

There are two main reasons: first, Wang Shuo is unwilling to get a divorce; second, Wang Shuo can no longer stay in China, as he is being criticized by various media outlets, and his movies and books have been banned. He plans to go to America, but refuses to take Xu Jinglei with him.

Hey... I told you, most people can't even handle two of them!

I'm so awesome, I'm going to try four!
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I went out to look at houses this afternoon.

They arranged to visit three houses, but Lin Jianlu was completely stumped by the first one.

Fuqiang Hutong...

Upon hearing what the real estate agent said, "In this alley, at No. 6 courtyard, so-and-so lived here," Lin Jianlu turned around and left.

Then we looked at Nanchizi Hutong, which was a really nice house. It was a three-courtyard mansion, covering an area of ​​about one and a half to two acres. It was obviously an official's residence. It had been carefully inspected and maintained after the founding of the People's Republic of China. However, the owner asked for an exorbitant price of 360 million yuan.

The third house was even more disappointing; the renovation of the historical and cultural building couldn't be completed. Who would buy it then?

The expected delightful shopping spree turned out to be a complete waste of time and money.

When they arrived at Moyan Records, Lin Jianlu couldn't help but look slightly melancholy.

Xue Zhongding waved his hand to dismiss his secretary, then personally made him a cup of tea and brought it over. He then presented him with a folder with a smile, saying, "Take a look. After you take a look, your mood will definitely improve!"

Lin Jianlu chuckled, took it, and asked, "What is this?"

"Backup dancers! I've already screened them for you. Those who aren't professionally trained or aren't pretty enough have all been eliminated. This group consists entirely of beautiful girls who have studied dance professionally!"

Lin Jianlu burst into laughter.

Backup dancers need to be hired, but Rolling Stone Records is unwilling to pay for them, and Lin Jianlu has to pay for them himself. This involves the important matter of going out to perform commercially and making money—he himself can make money, but the effect of the singing and dancing will be compromised.

Furthermore, Ge Fuhong and Zhang Aijia have already been in contact with promoters in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and other places. They have also discussed that once their second album is released, they will start promoting it on the charts while holding a concert tour. At that time, backup dancers will be a must.

Well, when it comes to making money, what's the fastest way to make money than a concert tour?
A true Asian superstar, performing ten shows straight from all four sides at the Hong Kong Coliseum – that's real prestige!

I opened it and wow, it really is quite beautiful.

She graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in modern dance, and is currently with the Capital Song and Dance Troupe.

Turning the page again, this person is from Jinling Academy of Arts. He's not bad-looking, but he doesn't have a work unit, so it seems he works independently.

It's no longer rare, and it will probably become even less rare over time.

What if I don't work as a freelancer? I'll starve!

Then, oh, a familiar face, Liu Dan. When filming the music video for "Brave Heart," Xu Jinglei was invited to be the female lead, but she wasn't interested. Later, Zhang Zien recommended this girl to temporarily replace her.

So, from what I've known, she has a nice personality and is a very cheerful girl.

She has a round face and is very pretty.

According to the information, the height is 166 cm, and thinking back, that's about right.

A native of Heilongjiang Province, he grew up in Luoyang. He started ballet at the age of 12, joined the army at 17, and later studied at the Central Academy of Drama after his discharge. He then became an actor and is currently considered a "Beijing drifter." He previously played a small role in director Zhang Zien's "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo."

He took out his phone and called Zhang Zien, "Old Zhang, who does Liu Dan work for? Is she taken?"

Zhang Zien was clearly stunned for a moment, but quickly recovered. "Never heard of it! If someone were promoting her, this girl wouldn't be running around looking for opportunities! But whether she has a boyfriend in private, I can't say for sure."

That's it!

Lin Jianlu didn't care whether she was dating or had a boyfriend. As long as it wasn't some messy affair involving someone's private parts, it didn't matter.

I hung up the phone and continued watching.

Oh my, what a coincidence, another acquaintance.

Li Xiaoran.

This person left a deeper impression on Lin Jianlu than Liu Dan.

This girl's features are so distinctive—she has all the so-called fair skin and beautiful face, slim waist and long legs, and large breasts. Moreover, she has a cool and aloof look.

Oh, right, this girl smokes.

But as long as she doesn't smoke on stage, it doesn't matter, let her do as she pleases.

The information says she is still with the Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, but we chatted briefly when we filmed the music video last time. The troupe is not doing well and is preparing to lay off staff. She signed in in 93, and since then, she has hardly ever had a solo performance or even a chance to perform on stage. Obviously, she is on the verge of being laid off, or she may have already been laid off.

I'll take it.

Flipping through the files again, "Holy crap... Lao Xue, you're not kidding, are you? She submitted her documents too?"

Xue Zhongding leaned over for a look, quite surprised. "Yes! What's wrong? Oh, she is a bit older, but she's beautiful! And in person, she looks very young! Besides, she's a real solo dancer who has performed on stage! That's very rare! You know your mainland art circles, solo dancing is very difficult! It shows that she's very professional! By the way, she's a national first-class performer recognized in your mainland!"

Uh... cough...

Grass!
I found Fei by such an unexpected reason!
But she's probably not even ten years old yet, right?

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