This top celebrity got drunk and acted crazy, and everyone in the Chinese entertainment industry bur

Soon, Gangzi and Hu Tao left. On one hand, they needed to go back and prepare for the follow-up publicity work of "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City". For them, this was the most crucial and important issue. On the other hand, they also needed to process what had happened today.

"Gangzi, let's find a place to have a drink!"

After Gangzi and Hu Tao came out of Lü Ming's place, Hu Tao called out to Gangzi, who was about to leave, and invited him to come out.

At this moment, Hu Tao had too many questions in his mind. If he couldn't get the answers, he definitely wouldn't be able to sleep for the next few nights.

"Row!"

Seeing the expression on Hu Tao's face, Gangzi immediately knew what he was thinking and did not refuse Hu Tao's invitation.

The two quickly found a small tavern nearby. After the waiter delivered the drinks to the private room and left, Hu Tao couldn't contain his curiosity any longer and eagerly asked Gangzi, "Lu Ming, this is all a joke. How could he possibly film and direct it himself? Does he even have that ability?"

"I thought you would choose to give up this investment like I did. Why did you suddenly agree?"

Upon hearing Hu Tao's question, Gangzi's face showed a slight sigh, and he then said to Hu Tao, "To be honest, even now I share your opinion; I don't think his self-directed and self-acted film will be a success!"

"Then why did you agree to invest in him?"

Hu Tao was even more puzzled after hearing Gangzi's answer.

If Gangzi had a lot of confidence in Lü Ming's self-directed and self-produced "Detective Chinatown," then it would have been fine for him to agree to invest.

However, it was clear that Gangzi didn't have much confidence in Lü Ming either, so Hu Tao didn't quite understand why Gangzi agreed to Lü Ming's investment request.

Does that mean Gangzi is a masochist?
"Well, although I don't have high hopes for Lü Ming's self-directed and self-acted film, I do have high hopes for Lü Ming!"

"Having known him for so long, I always feel that he can create miracles!"

"Even if there's only a one percent chance of success, Lü Ming always seizes that one percent hope!"

"It's just an investment of tens of millions. If it fails, it won't have a big impact on us. But if it succeeds, we'll make a fortune!"

Gangzi said with a touch of emotion, his eyes seemingly filled with the image of Lü Ming.

It's important to understand that Gangzi and his team don't really care about profits. Every year, they invest an astronomical sum in the film industry, but very little of it yields a return. What they value is establishing a foothold in the film industry and expanding their influence.

If they fail, they'll only lose tens of millions. It will have an impact on them, but it won't be fatal.

However, if successful, they can firmly establish themselves in the film industry with Lü Ming's self-directed and self-acted "Detective Chinatown," extending their influence into the film industry.

Thinking of this, Gangzi seemed to recall the time when he collaborated with Lü Ming on "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer". At that time, Lü Ming also had the script for "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" and said that he wanted to play a role in it.

Gangzi was just like he was when he heard Lü Ming say he wanted to film and direct his own movie. He was full of rejection and didn't think Lü Ming had that ability at all.

After all, before that, Lü Ming had never shown his acting skills; the only time he had done so was in that extremely poorly made web series.

Based on Lü Ming's acting skills at the time, no one would have thought that Lü Ming could act.

However, what happened next changed Gangzi's mind.

When he went to the audition, he saw Lü Ming, who he thought could never act, shock everyone present with his acting skills, which were no less than those of veteran actors.

Today's scene looks so similar to those scenes from the past. Back then, he didn't believe in Lü Ming's acting skills, just as he doesn't believe in Lü Ming's directing abilities today.

If Lu Ming was able to create a miracle for him back then, making "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer" a huge hit with his superb acting skills, then it is entirely possible that Lu Ming could create another miracle with his self-directed and self-acted "Detective Chinatown".

If Lü Ming truly possesses excellent directing skills, coupled with this superb script and his superb acting abilities, perhaps his self-directed and self-acted "Detective Chinatown" will surprise them.

So after thinking it over, Gangzi finally decided to agree to the conditions offered by Lü Ming.

"You've really put me in a terrible situation!"

After hearing Gangzi's explanation, Hu Tao said with a slightly aggrieved look on his face, as if he had only agreed to invest because of Gangzi.

"If you're really not interested, we at Kiwifruit can cover your share!"

"Never mind then! Tencent Video can afford this amount!"

Seeing Hu Tao's stubbornness, Gangzi couldn't help but smile, and then raised his wine glass.

Just as Hu Tao and Gangzi were enjoying their drinks at the tavern, Lü Ming called out to Lu Hao, who was about to leave.

"Brother Lu, I hope to invite you to be the assistant director of my crew for this 'Detective Chinatown' film!"

Looking at Lu Hao, who had a slightly puzzled look in his eyes, Lü Ming shared his thoughts.

Although Lü Ming is very confident in his directing abilities, he is also the male lead in the film, so it would be best to find a helper to handle the trivial matters on set.

Looking across the entire entertainment industry, Lu Ming only knows one director: Lu Hao.

Moreover, in Lü Ming's view, this was not a bad thing for Lu Hao.

It's important to understand that although Lu Hao is considered a rising star in the directing world, his foundation is still too weak. He hasn't been directing TV dramas for very long since transitioning from a variety show director like "Running Man," and he has only directed two TV dramas in total. His experience is not yet very rich.

If Lu Hao were to become a film director right now, it wouldn't be a good thing for him.

However, if he were merely Lu Ming's assistant, serving as the associate director of "Detective Chinatown," then under Lu Ming's overall control, Lu Hao should have no problems.

What worried Lü Ming was Lu Hao's attitude. If Lu Hao was dissatisfied with his arrangement, then Lü Ming would need to reconsider Lu Hao's future plans. Lü Ming didn't object to his subordinates having ambition, but all of this was contingent on them having sufficient ability.

If Lu Hao has sufficient ability, Lü Ming will have plenty of opportunities for him to try managing a film crew on his own in the future. However, if Lu Hao does not have the ability to manage an entire film crew, then he must honestly improve himself.

"no problem!"

Upon hearing Lü Ming's words, Lu Hao showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever. Instead, he agreed almost without hesitation, even with a hint of joy on his face.

To say that Lu Hao didn't want to become a film director would be a complete lie.

Just as an actor who doesn't want to be a movie actor isn't a good actor, a director who doesn't want to be a movie director isn't a good director either.

Every director who enters the entertainment industry harbors a dream of making an award-winning film and becoming a film director.

But dreams are dreams, and reality is reality!
Lu Hao is not stupid. After years of struggling in society and the entertainment industry, he has a clear understanding of his own abilities.

Just managing the production team of the previous "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City" had already exhausted almost all of Lu Hao's energy. Even then, he only managed to complete the directing work with the help and guidance of Lü Ming. Now, if Lu Hao were to direct a big-budget film, he himself would not have the confidence.

Lu Hao's previous words were not meant to appease Gangzi and the others' doubts, nor were they meant to praise Lü Ming. Lu Hao genuinely believed that Lü Ming's directing ability was superior to his own.

Just now, Lu Hao recalled the work arrangements he had made on the set these past few days and realized that he had completed many of the tasks under Lü Ming's arrangement and instructions.

Compared to himself, Lü Ming is more like the director of the "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City" production team.

For Lu Hao, becoming the assistant director of Lü Ming's "Detective Chinatown" movie was actually the most suitable position for him.

On the one hand, it can allow him to take a break from his recent busy schedule. After all, the filming process of "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City" was not easy, and Lu Hao didn't even know how long it had been since he had a good night's sleep.

If Lü Ming hadn't mentioned it, Lu Hao himself had originally planned to cancel his recent work and take a good rest for a while.

On the other hand, for Lu Hao, working alongside Lü Ming as the assistant director of Lü Ming's film crew was also a rare learning opportunity to see how to manage the work of an entire film crew.

While Gangzi and his group might still have some doubts about Lü Ming, Lu Hao had never wavered in his belief in Lü Ming from the very beginning. He was absolutely convinced that Lü Ming's "Detective Chinatown" movie would be a success, and might even be able to crush Stephen Chow's big-budget sequel to Journey to the West.

Although Lu Hao didn't know what the script for Stephen Chow's big-budget sequel to Journey to the West was like, he thought that Lü Ming's script for Detective Chinatown was absolutely excellent, with top-notch plot and humor.

Besides that, there's Lü Ming's acting skills, which absolutely surpass Wu Qian's.

As a veteran in the entertainment industry, Lu Hao knows all too well what the acting skills of those popular celebrities are really like. He has even worked with Wu Qian before, and Lu Hao doesn't want to comment much on Wu Qian's acting skills, as they are not much different from those popular celebrities.

Looking at the entire Chinese entertainment industry, Lü Ming is perhaps one of the few, or even the only one, who possesses both the popularity and influence of a top-tier celebrity and the acting skills of a top-notch actor.

If Lü Ming's "Detective Chinatown" truly defeats Stephen Chow's big-budget sequel to Journey to the West, then Lü Ming will definitely rise to fame. Even as an assistant director, he will be honored, adding a brilliant stroke to his resume.

"In that case, Brother Lu, could you please talk to the crew members and see if they're interested?"

"After all, we've been working together for so long, and we know each other well!"

Seeing Lu Hao like this, Lü Ming's approval of Lu Hao increased even more.

It's important to understand that there are many capable people these days, but few can clearly see their own identity, position, and abilities. Many people forget who they are once they gain power.

Lu Ming was worried that Lu Hao would be too proud of himself by the praise he received online and wouldn't know what to do. But now it seems that Lu Hao is very clear-headed.

Since that's the case, Lü Ming didn't care anymore and directly instructed Lu Hao to contact the crew members who had previously filmed "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City".

"Row!"

Lu Hao nodded, then walked out of the house to discuss the matter with the crew members.

Lu Hao didn't find the task assigned by Lü Ming particularly difficult. After all, Lü Ming and his team already had a good relationship with the crew of "Candle in the Tomb: The Lost City," and the treatment they received was top-notch in the industry.

Now that Lü Ming is inviting them to continue their cooperation, and it's not like he's planning to take advantage of them for free, they naturally have no reason to refuse.

Since I'll be working for whoever I want, I might as well work for Lu Ming, who pays me more generously.

"I'll give you a list later. When you get back, contact those people and ask if they'd be interested in playing a role in my 'Detective Chinatown' movie!"

Lu Ming took out a folded piece of paper from his pocket, which was filled with the actor roles he had decided on. He then handed it to his assistant and asked him to contact those artists.

For this "Detective Chinatown" movie, Lü Ming's plan is to keep most of the main roles unchanged, except for a few exceptions.

For example, the second male lead played by Bao Qiang, and the supporting male roles played by Chen Chichi and Xiao Yang, we tried to use the original cast as much as possible.

As for the male lead role originally played by Liu Haoran, it will naturally be played by Lü Ming.

"them?"

Lu Ming's assistant unfolded the folded paper in his hand, looked at the name written on it, and couldn't help but look at Lu Ming with a hint of doubt on his face.

Bao Qiang is alright, at least he was a talented actor before.

As for Chen He, he has struggled in the entertainment industry since "iPartment," and now he has almost completely focused his work on variety shows, and hasn't appeared in any works for a long time.

As for Xiao Yang, he puzzled the assistant even more. (End of Chapter)