Huayu 1995

Chapter 25 must be neat and tidy.

The next day, Su Chao and his friends went to the entrance of the Beijing Film Studio.

Training courses are just a means to make money; long-term development in the entertainment industry is the main focus, and Su Chao understands this very clearly.

Singing in karaoke bars is not a long-term solution.

It won't be long before mass-produced KTVs and nightclubs spring up everywhere, forcing all these resident singers to find other ways to make a living.

This world is very realistic, and also very cruel.

Only by constantly striving and climbing as high as possible step by step can you possibly stand on equal footing with those who are born into privilege.

Moreover, Su Chao and Chen Ge, the group leader, had arranged to meet today.

This was Huang Bo's first time acting as an extra.

He hadn't planned to come out; he intended to stay home and use newspapers to wallpaper the walls.

Su Chao insisted on dragging him out with him.

They also said that brothers should work together, and even if they are just playing minor roles, they should still be all in the same group.

"so many people……"

Huang Bo was quite shocked to see the dense crowd at the entrance of the Beijing Film Studio in the early morning light.

"Hiroko, this isn't even the most. If it's a weekend after school starts, there will be many more students coming here to run errands, that's when it'll be really lively."

Lü Bu thought he was unsophisticated and had never seen the world.

"Wouldn't that mean there would be a lot of beautiful women?"

Huang Bo gazed wistfully; what normal man wouldn't enjoy looking at beautiful women?

"Women will only slow down our sword-drawing speed... That's what Brother Chao said."

Lu Bu snorted.

Huang Bo swallowed the words he wanted to say, pointed at a minibus that had braked suddenly, and said urgently, "Look, someone's recruiting extras again. Should we squeeze to the front?"

"No need, we're related."

Lu Bu had a great sense of superiority, even though this sense of superiority was given to him by Su Chao.

Anyway, he and Su Chao just went on a killing spree.

"I've never been an extra. This is what I look like. Can I really act?"

Huang Bo still found it absurd.

he?
acting?

He felt that he might not even be able to speak properly in front of the camera.

"What are you afraid of? Look at all the people who are worse off than you."

Lu Bu slapped Huang Bo on the shoulder.

"Hehe, I just think it's pretty amazing."

Huang Bo rubbed his shoulders.

"How will you know if you don't try? Maybe you'll open the door to a whole new world."

Su Chao was speechless.

Huang Bo, you are a Golden Horse Award-winning actor. Although you took on a lot of bad movies after participating in variety shows, which narrowed your career path, anyone who talks about your acting skills will give you a thumbs up.

You were born to act.

Slightly later than the agreed time, Brother Chen's minivan stopped at the entrance of the Beijing Film Studio, and a group of people immediately surrounded it.

"Let's go~"

Su Chao and a few of his men got into the car.

Group leader Chen let a few people in first, then selected more than a dozen extras. After everyone was settled and the car sped off, he handed a pager to Su Chao.

"I've paid six months' rent for the machine you requested. Just contact me if you have any problems."

"Thank you, Brother Chen. Is eight hundred enough? I still have two hundred here..."

"No, consider it a gift for you. Just call me Old Chen, we're not that different."

Old Chen would never accept Su Chao's money again.

He was reluctant to give away the pager directly, so he prepaid for several more months' worth of rental fees, just to make a good sale.

If Su Chao really becomes successful in the future, he might be able to benefit from it.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. What are our plans for today?"

Su Chao knew that "reciprocity" was the essence of human relationships; only by accepting such benefits would the other party invest more diligently.

"It's a big production today, but I have to make this clear: I got this job from someone else. If I don't take a cut, someone else will..."

Since finishing "Prime Minister Liu Luoguo", Brother Chen hasn't been able to find any projects to collaborate on for a while, so he can only do some odd jobs for now.

"Hey, Old Chen, just do it the way it should be..."

Although Su Chao didn't think Old Chen looked to be about the same age as him, he didn't mind shamelessly calling him Old Chen if it would make the other person happy.

"I have other things to do today, so I'll leave after dropping you off here. But I'll mention it to my friend and try to arrange some screen time for you. Do your best; today's scene is between Ge You and Jiang Wen..."

Old Chen saw that the car had arrived at its destination and said goodbye to Su Chao.

"Ge You and Jiang Wen, could it be the 'Ode to Qin'?"

Su Chao's expression was strange.

The TV series "The Emperor's Shadow" has received mixed reviews online. Jiang Wen plays Ying Zheng, Ge You plays Gao Jianli, and Xu Qing plays Princess Liyang. There are a few particularly memorable scenes in the series.

One story is about Gao Jianli going on a hunger strike and, on the verge of death, asking the princess for steamed buns to eat...

Another story is about Gao Jianli abandoning music to become a doctor, helping the princess to relieve her paralysis.

Gao Jianli was also dubbed the "Saint of Prostitution".

Netizens commented that it was worth the hunger for so many days, finally the honey trap was in sight.

I treated you like a brother, and you actually want to be my son-in-law.

"Yes, it's called 'The Emperor's Shadow,' a period drama. Filming in the summer might be a bit tough, but fortunately, today's scenes seem to be mostly indoor scenes."

Old Chen didn't expect Su Chao to be so well-informed.

"Sigh, I owe you more and more. Let's get along well as brothers from now on."

Su Chao feigned sentimentality.

Old Chen was overjoyed upon hearing this, as this was the sixth potential superstar he had invested in.

Of the first five, three went back home to farm.

Another one switched careers to repair bicycles.

There's only one left who can barely play some low-class roles.

Hopefully, Su Chao won't let him down.

Old Chen made everyone get off the car and specifically took Su Chao to meet the assistant director.

"Brother Song, this brother..."

"Wait a minute!"

"What? I mean, could you look after this guy for me?"

"Is this your brother?"

"Yes, my new buddy, we hit it off immediately!"

"You look familiar, young man. Have you ever been to Casablanca?"

Assistant director Song looked at Su Chao with a surprised expression.

"I'm singing in Casablanca~"

Su Chao also found it unbelievable; the capital city was so big, how could it be such a coincidence?

"It really is you!" The assistant director rubbed his hands together and laughed, "I was planning to request 'Goodbye' too, but you left at midnight."

You're like Cinderella, running away at midnight.

"That's why I started working on your set the very next day! If the director wants to hear it, we can sing it privately!"

Su Chao finally understood why Wu Xiubo had such a strong network of connections.

Karaoke bars are frequented primarily by wealthy individuals, many of whom are involved in the entertainment industry.

Casablanca is known for its arts and culture, making it a favorite destination for those working in the cultural industry.

"Haha, I'm not the director, but I'll take you to meet him later."

The assistant director didn't treat Su Chao as an ordinary extra.

"What's going on?"

Group leader Chen suddenly realized that he didn't know Su Chao at all.

"I found a job these past two days, singing in a karaoke bar. Old Chen, you can come and support me if you have time. I'll charge you for any songs you request."

Su Chao gave a brief explanation.

"Aren't you already the top hostess at karaoke bars? You've really only been there for two days?"

Song Ge sized up Su Chao, feeling a little jealous.

Damn, being handsome is really an advantage.

If I were that handsome, I would definitely become a male prostitute.

"Brother, you're amazing! You've only been there for two days and you're almost a top star. I really want to go see it live."

Brother Chen was very glad that he had paid several extra months' rent.

Once Su Chao truly becomes successful, his small favors will be insignificant.

After the group leader left, the assistant director indeed took Su Chao to see the director.

"Director, look who this is!"

Director Zhou Xiaowen, who was discussing the scene with the actors, looked up upon hearing this and happened to see Su Chao.

"The one who sang last night?"

Zhou Xiaowen wasn't too sure either, after all, Su Chao was far worse today than yesterday.

Last night, they went out to dinner with people from Xi'an Film Studio and had a couple of drinks at a karaoke bar, where they happened to run into Su Chao singing.

Actually, that's how state-owned enterprises were back then; they all complained about being poor.

But their spending is never meager.

Drinking must be Moutai, and singing must be in high-end karaoke bars.

They won't go anywhere that isn't upscale.

(End of this chapter)