A grand feast for the Chinese entertainment industry

Chapter 88 A Person in the Martial World
No girl doesn't love to look pretty, and Jiang Qinqin is especially so.

But her fashion sense is just average, really average. Look at Rosamund Kwan's outfits and jewelry, or even Chen Shuhua's, they always have a good sense of style. On the other hand, Jiang Qinqin's outfits always exude confidence.

Today she even styled her hair in a very 90s updo, the kind Chen Shuhua loves. It looks sophisticated and has a vintage feel, and in this day and age it would be considered fashionable and trendy, but it makes her look several years older.

Ugh……

Lin Jianlu actually disliked the girl's taste quite a bit, but she was too lazy to say anything.

Fortunately, she had good looks to begin with, and her figure wasn't too skinny, so she could handle it. She turned around and pulled Zuo Xiaoqian over, "You know her, right? Zuo Xiaoqian, your junior. Xiaoqian, this is your senior from the class of '94, Jiang Qinqin."

Well, the two of them definitely know each other; there's really no need for introductions.

But no, we have to do a formal introduction like this, that's how we officially get to know each other.

"Hello, senior!"

Hello, Xiaoqian.

They were all somewhat wary, and their attitudes were also somewhat lukewarm.

Lin Jianlu, on the other hand, didn't care at all.

They definitely don't want any two people to bump into each other, but if they do, they do bump into each other, and it's not good to kick one of them out.

Given the current situation, the previous plan obviously has to be scrapped. Should I take both girls back with me and watch them stare at each other blankly? Or should I have to coax one and appease the other?
Forget it! I'm too tired!

"Perfect timing! I was just saying I wanted to buy something for Xiaoqian. Shall we go together? It wouldn't be a waste of your time. Didn't you see those shoes you liked yesterday? I noticed you were hesitating, so I'll buy them for you today!"

"Really? Let's go!" she readily agreed.

Let's go shopping then.

This is the easiest thing to do. First, dressing up girls is fun in itself, and second, there are all sorts of things to see on the street. Once the two girls' attention is diverted, they won't think about arguing anymore, which is very convenient.

The money you earn is meant to be spent now.

As a result, even shopping couldn't be peaceful; as soon as I started shopping, my phone rang again.

"Hey?"

"I, Xu Qing, heard you're back?"

"Oh my, your news is really good! You're back! But you have to leave in a few days. No drinking, no dinners, no money for investment... Did you need something from me?"

"Pfft... You're really something! Can't I call you for no reason? I won't ask you for a free meal, but I'll treat you to a meal, make sure you eat and drink well, and I won't spend a single penny from beginning to end, is that alright?"

"Come on! There's no such thing as a free lunch! If you're just trying to freeload off me, I'd be perfectly comfortable with that, and I'll spend a little. But if you're offering to treat me, forget it... If you want to get me drunk, just tell me where you want to stab me!"

Then someone laughed, "Hey Jianlu, I've really noticed, you're quite the chatterbox!"

"Stop talking nonsense, just say what you need to say!"

"It's really nothing, I just wanted to invite you to dinner and chat!"

Ha, no doubt about it... The first time it was out of curiosity, and now it's the second time, with such eagerness and enthusiasm...

Changing the subject, "Hey, I seem to remember, you seem to owe me something, right? What was it again? Give me back what you owe me first, then we can talk about something else!"

The other end immediately launched into a coquettish retort, "What do you mean I owe you! Last time, I said I'd give you some tea, but you were in a hurry to leave, saying you'd come back and get it from me next time. But you've been back for two or three days now, and I haven't seen you come! Not even a phone call! How come it's become that I owe you something? Is that reasonable?"

"Oh, is that so! Right, I remember now! Okay, I'll call you in a few days when I'm free and come get it from you! Hey, don't try to fool me with some cheap stuff, get me something better!"

"Pfft... You were the one who tried to fool me with cheap tea! Don't worry, it's good tea!"

"Okay, thanks, I'm hanging up now!"

"Hey, wait! Why are you sending me off to eat?!"

"Ugh... I'm not eating anymore! I've been getting two hundred phone calls since I got back, all asking me to eat! Sister, please have mercy on me! I was in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and I was also having dinner parties and card games every day. I'm so sick of it! Give me a few days, please give me a few days! Wait for my call!"

The other end was a little reluctant, but in the end they had no choice but to agree. "Okay! I'll wait for your call! Don't stand me up! Oh, and it's my treat! I'll make sure you eat well and it's free!"

"Alright! Thank you in advance! ...See you later!"

It finally died.

He looked up at the two girls, and they were both looking at him, each holding a dress in her hand—he had listened to Lin Jianlu's idle chatter with the other girl from beginning to end.

I always have to add a little explanation, like, "Xu Qing, you insisted on treating me to dinner!"

Just as I finished explaining, my phone rang again. "Hello, who is this?"

"Jianlu, you're back? It's me, Jiang Wenli!"

"Oh my, sister-in-law!"

"Hello! You've finally come back. You've been gone quite a while. How about we get together? Old Gu is home too. I'm going to buy some groceries. Come over and have a drink with Old Gu!"

"Oh my... It would be fine if it were just the two of us, but with Lao Gu on the other hand, forget it, why bother drinking with him!"

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Wenli laughed heartily, and she vaguely heard Lao Gu curse beside her, "Go to hell!" "Seriously, if you come over, my cooking skills are just average, but Lao Gu's are definitely not bad!"

"No, no! I'm exhausted. Let me rest for a few days first!"

Jiang Wenli tried to persuade her again, but Lin Jianlu stubbornly refused.

After dawdling for ages, I finally hung up. Then I realized I owe three meals! Whether I'm treating or being treated, these are unavoidable dinner invitations—damn, how do I have so many dinner invitations! And they're increasing!

He flashed his phone again and explained briefly, "I can't help it, I'm just too popular!"

Before he could finish speaking, his phone rang again.

This time it's Zhang Yibo—another dinner invitation!

Lin Jianlu's curiosity was piqued by their repeated invitations. "Hey Lao Zhang, I'm not lying. This is the fourth time you've called me since I woke up this morning. You all want to treat me to dinner. Tell me, what's going on?"

On the other end of the phone, Zhang Yibo suddenly seemed a little embarrassed. "Hey! It's not really a big deal! You're a big shot now! Who in the industry doesn't know you're very interested in investing in film and television? Not only do you invest your own money, but you also directly partner with Beijing Film Studio and CCTV! Besides, your reputation for being a good person speaks for itself! People really like you and want to associate with you!"

"Alright... start praising me! Don't try to elevate me! Just say what you want to say, you also want to ask me for investment?"

"Hehe, didn't we bump into each other at Bianyifang before? The one where you were having dinner with Brigitte Lin, the one where Xu Jinglei took the initiative to talk to you! We were discussing a play! I'm planning to make a campus romance drama, a TV series, the script is almost finished, it's called 'Carry Love Through to the End,' let me tell you, it's absolutely the first of its kind in China, it'll definitely be a hit when it comes out!"

Good heavens... I knew it!
After rambling on for a while, I hung up, but this time, I was too lazy to explain anything to the two girls.

Have I actually become a famous big spender in the domestic film and television industry?

For a moment, I paused, then looked back and savored it carefully. Hmm, *Spicy Love Soup*, that's it. It all started because I saw my wife's name in Zhang Yang's lousy notebook, which led me step by step into this pit, and then, hmm, *Kangxi's Private Visits*...

Ugh!
That's life in the martial arts world!
Turning his head, he saw that neither of the two girls spoke; they were both staring at him expectantly.

I knew he was a big star, I knew he must be very busy, and I knew he had a lot of connections in the capital's entertainment circle, but I never imagined he would be this busy or that his network would be this extensive.

I just got back, and as soon as the news got out, the phone started ringing non-stop with people wanting to treat me to dinner.

"It's alright, give it a try, go ahead, try it on!"

No sooner had I finished speaking than my phone rang again.

So neither of them left, watching as Lin Jianlu answered the phone again, "Hello, Jianlu, this is Xu Jinglei, are you back?"

"Oh, you're back. What's up? Is something the matter?"

"Hey, nothing much. I just heard someone say the other day that your noodles with soybean paste are amazing. Can I come over for a meal?"

Looking up at the two across from me—hey, if Xu Jinglei comes too, then I'll have all the most beautiful girls from Beijing Film Academy in one room. Xu Jinglei from the class of '93, Jiang Qinqin from the class of '94, and Zuo Xiaoqian from the class of '95.

It's already the end of September, the class of '92 has already graduated, so...

Thinking of this, Lin Jianlu suddenly froze.

Suddenly, something came to mind—speaking of which, the legendary Class of '96, filled with big names, should have already enrolled by now? Many of the Beijing Film Academy's Class of '96 became big names in later generations, and it seems there are quite a few from the Central Academy of Drama as well!

So much so that even Lin Jianlu, an outsider who pays little attention to gossip in the film and television industry, has heard the name "Golden Class of '96" so many times that his ears are practically calloused!
Zhao Yanzi, Huang Xiaoming, Chen Kun, and who else? Yuan Quan seems to be from the Central Academy of Drama, and... Qin Hailu? Hu Jing? Zeng Li? Bao Jianfeng? Right, and Liu Ye! And who else? Mei Ting? Hao Lei?

Ah, right, I remember now, it's Zhang Ziyi!

They and she are just at the right time!

Forget about the "golden generation." What did the previous generation lack compared to them? Weren't they golden?

To put it simply, we just happened to be lucky!

Having been in this era for more than half a year, Lin Jianlu has already sensed that it is a time when the mainland entertainment industry is booming and poised for takeoff. Whether it is music or film and television, the market demand is quite strong. Without a doubt, funds will gradually flow in, thus driving the market to develop rapidly!
Everyone is fortunate to be here!

They couldn't help but become famous, because the previous generation was already old, or at least not young anymore. Just when there was a need for talent, they were all fresh and young, and had formal training. They could be used right away!
This is life!
Yes, I just remembered another one, there's also Yan Danchen... Oh my, she's beautiful!
She played Chang'e and Chen Yuanyuan!

She, Bai Bing, Zhu Zhu, Qin Lan... In Lin Jianlu's heart, she was second only to Fei Yuanbing and Tian, ​​and was a great beauty on par with the blind woman.

Oh dear, are they all about to step onto the stage of history?

By the way, "My Fair Princess" is almost ready to start production, and I wonder where Bingbing is right now! The production company is definitely going to change, and I wonder if she will still be selected?
Thinking about it again, it doesn't really matter. With my wife Bingbing's face, there's no way she wouldn't be chosen!

Even if they weren't chosen for "My Fair Princess", they would definitely be selected for some other drama!
Over the next year or two, we'll keep a close eye on things, and if anything shows up, we'll be in no time!
Ah, our family of five is firmly on the right path to a happy reunion!

…………

In the blink of an eye, my thoughts drifted far away.

It wasn't until a few consecutive "hellos" from the other end of the phone that I snapped back to reality. "Hey, I'm listening! Of course, I'd love for you to come for a meal, but not today. Can we talk about it another day? I just got back and the phone kept ringing off the hook. I'm completely overwhelmed! I turned them all down. I'm too tired. I need to rest for a few days. Wait for my call. When I have time, I'll treat you to noodles with soybean paste."

No matter how much you plead, cut the Gordian knot and hang up with an excuse.

After hanging up the phone, I thought for a moment, then simply opened the back cover and removed the battery.

He flashed a light at the two girls, "Alright, there won't be any more phone calls! Go, go try on the clothes!"

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Another 10,000 words, I'm exhausted...

Asking for a monthly ticket!
(End of this chapter)