Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune, I became a legend in the entertainment industry by avo

Chapter 106 The mantis stalks the cicada

Opposite Zhao Liying sat a woman in a smoky gray suit.

The suit is tailored with a clean and exquisite cut. Although the style is simple, it cannot hide the exquisite quality of the fabric. A small brooch is pinned to the collar.

Zhao Liying looked somewhat embarrassed and hesitated before speaking, "President Hao, I don't think this is a good idea; it seems a bit like taking advantage of a friend."

Mr. Hao calmly picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said slowly, "Liying, I just want you to maintain a good relationship with him. If Hairun has any suitable dramas in the future, you can give him some advice as a good friend."

Zhao Liying lowered her head and looked at the teacup in front of her, saying softly, "But—he treats me as a friend."

Mr. Hao did not respond immediately, but simply looked at her quietly for a moment.

She then spoke with a hint of sincerity: "I'm not telling you to take advantage of him, I'm just reminding you not to drift apart. It's perfectly normal for friends to stay in touch."

Zhao Liying was still somewhat conflicted: "President Hao, but I always feel that approaching him in this way goes against my true feelings."

Mr. Hao leaned back in his chair and said gently, "Liying, this is how the rules are in this industry. Cultivate good relationships and pave your way. Your development is never just your own business."

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Liying said, "President Hao, I still hope that everything can take its natural course and that we shouldn't force it."

Mr. Hao smiled with satisfaction, nodded, and said, "Just like I said before, staying in touch, treating each other sincerely, and helping each other out when necessary is enough."

Zhao Liying said earnestly, "President Hao, I hope the company will not hype this up."

President Hao waved his hand: "Liying, don't worry, the company won't hype this up."

Zhao Liying secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the magazine shoot was revealed by the media, she has received more interview requests in the past few days than she has ever received in her entire career.

Every time the camera focuses on her, the questions invariably revolve around another name.

Zhang Qilin.

She felt helpless.

She never intended to exploit the relationship, but the media kept asking her questions about him.

Today, General Manager Hao flew to Hengdian to discuss switching jobs to Hairun with her.

Before even discussing the contract, they started talking about Zhang Qilin.

She knew Zhang Qilin was very famous.

She just hadn't expected that Hairun would value him so much.

He also specifically instructed her to maintain this relationship.

The next morning.

Yang Yu approached Zhang Qilin again and whispered in his ear, "Do you have time tonight?"

"some."

"At 7 p.m., I've arranged for you to meet with three companies at the rooftop garden coffee shop of the State Guest Hotel on the West Second Ring Road."

"Can."

"Then I'll pick you up at six."

After making their agreement, Yang Yu hurriedly left.

Zhang Qilin watched his departing figure, calmed his mind, and focused his spirit.

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A surge of light filled his mind, and the Heavenly Compass appeared before him.

He silently asked himself, "Little Fortune Teller, what should I be careful about at tonight's meeting?"

The compass shimmered with light, and the runes on the surface of the divination tube flickered.

Several jade sticks flew out of the divination tube.

[Some media outlets were notified in advance and would stake out the area to secretly film the meeting.]

[A company arranged for its artists to be spotted in the vicinity at the same time, intending to create a chance encounter and use it as an opportunity for publicity.]

Seeing the hints from the two divination slips, Zhang Qilin smiled.

He wasn't surprised at all that these companies were up to something behind the scenes; he would have been surprised if they hadn't done anything.

He looked at Zhao Hong and a burly man not far away.

"Zhao Hong, Li Xiang."

Upon hearing Zhang Qilin's shout, the two immediately came over.

Zhao Hong asked with a smile, "Brother Lin, is something the matter?"

"You two will come out with me tonight," Zhang Qilin said, looking at the two of them. "If anyone gets close, help me block them."

Li Xiang patted his chest and said, "Brother Lin, don't worry, with us by your side, we won't let outsiders get close to you."

Zhang Qilin reminded the two, "Don't be too nervous, just deal with it normally. If someone gets too close, politely stop them and don't cause a conflict."

Zhao Hong and Li Xiang exchanged a glance and replied in unison, "Understood, Brother Lin!"

Seeing that the two answered readily, Zhang Qilin smiled and asked, "Is there anything you don't understand? I have time now and I can help you answer it."

Upon hearing this, the two of them showed surprise and delight.

Zhao Hong said, "Brother Lin, could you share your vocal techniques? We've been practicing for so long, but we still feel like we're missing something."

Zhang Qilin nodded and patiently explained to the two of them.

He explained and demonstrated everything from the use of breath to the location of resonance.

When the other interns heard Zhang Qilin sharing his experience, they all gathered around.

1:30 PM

Zhang Qilin entered the dressing room and saw that there were already quite a few people inside.

He greeted the people he knew and took a seat.

Then the voice of assistant director Xiao Liu rang out: "The main actors are on promotional tours today and will be back a little late. Everyone, please rehearse a few group scenes first."

At this moment, Zhou Baocheng's voice came from behind Zhang Qilin: "Some people work hard to promote this film, while others just wait to reap the benefits. It's really..."

His tone was one of feigned innocence, as if he had gotten a good deal.

Several companions chimed in.

Chen Mo was able to participate in the publicity, and they deliberately provoked Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin was not annoyed at all; on the contrary, he found it amusing.

One promotional campaign made Zhou Baocheng feel like they were capable again.

It's clear that they haven't been doing very well at the Beijing People's Art Theatre in recent years.

Under the guidance of the assistant director, everyone went on stage to begin rehearsals.

On stage, Zhou Baocheng and the others rehearsed diligently and did not cause any trouble.

15:30

Director Gu Wei has returned with the lead actors who were out promoting the film.

The main actors in Yuzhen returned to their respective dressing rooms to rest.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo was in the large dressing room outside, excitedly recounting his experiences on the Kyoto TV program.

To create a lively atmosphere, Zhou Baocheng and his companions acted out surprises and laughter, with exclamations and laughter rising and falling.

They did this to vent their frustration from Zhang Qilin not giving them a single scene a few days ago.

That's like saying, "You're not giving us photos in the media."

We are watching television now.

Some of the other actors, feeling obliged, offered a few words of flattery.

Some sat quietly in their seats with their heads down, flipping through the scripts in their hands.

Finally, Chen Mo raised his voice and said, "The program producer said that in order to achieve better promotional results, the program will be rushed into production and will be broadcast on satellite TV the day after tomorrow. Everyone should remember to watch it then."

Zhou Baocheng immediately replied, "Don't worry, I'll be watching your amazing performance on TV right on time, Lao Chen."

"You can't say that," Chen Mo said, trying to suppress the smile on his lips. "I'm just a supporting character; Teacher Yu Zhen is the main character."

"Yes, yes, everyone should watch Teacher Yu Zhen's wonderful performance," Li Yuwen chimed in from the side.

After they finished speaking, they all looked at Zhang Qilin, who was sitting in the corner.

Seeing him looking down at the script, I assumed he had chickened out.

This made them feel like they had finally gotten rid of the anger they had been holding in.

The rehearsal ended at 5:30.

Zhang Qilin took a shower, dressed casually, and wore a baseball cap before taking the elevator downstairs.

Zhao Hong and Li Xiang were already waiting there.

The three of them walked to the gate and saw a 09 Range Rover parked in front of it.

Seeing the three of them come out, Yang Yu opened the car door and waved to them: "Get in the car."

Zhang Qilin was taken aback when he saw the car.

Unexpectedly, Yang Yu, who kept a low profile in the courtyard, was actually so rich.

Zhang Qilin got into the passenger seat.

Zhao Hong and Li Xiang sat in the back row.

Zhang Qilin asked with a smile, "Brother Yang, I really didn't realize you were such a low-key tycoon. This car must have been expensive."

Yang Yu chuckled as he started the car: "Hey, this is all hard-earned money. Once you sign with a big company, you won't even want this car."

Then, changing the subject abruptly, she asked, "Why did you bring a friend?"

"I'm worried something might happen, so I asked two classmates to look out for me."

Seeing that the other party was unwilling to talk more in the car, Zhang Qilin went along with their explanation.

Yang Yu said, "You're overthinking it. They're all respectable people who wouldn't do anything outrageous in public. Besides, with me here, nothing will go wrong."

Zhang Qilin smiled and offered no further explanation.

At six o'clock, the group arrived at the State Guest Hotel.

After parking the car, Yang Yu took them to the restaurant at the State Guest Hotel for dinner.

In a small private room, the group had almost finished eating.

Yang Yu checked the time and said to Zhang Qilin, "You wait here for my news. I'll go ahead and make the arrangements."

Zhang Qilin nodded.

A moment later, his phone rang. As soon as he answered, Yang Yu's voice came through: "They've arrived. They're at the rooftop garden café. Take the elevator up."

Zhang Qilin lowered the brim of his baseball cap and was the first to walk out of the room.

Zhao Hong and Li Xiang followed closely behind, one on the left and one on the right.

As soon as the three of them stepped into the elevator, they heard a sweet voice from outside: "Wait a moment."

Just as Zhang Qilin was about to say something, a strange sense of vigilance suddenly arose in his heart, sensing that the voice was malicious.

He turned to look at Zhao Hong and gestured.

Zhao Hong immediately pressed the close button.

Just as a scantily clad figure reached the elevator door, the elevator doors closed.

As the elevator doors slowly closed, Zhang Qilin saw the face clearly through the increasingly narrow gap.

She was a young girl with delicate features, and her smile froze at the last moment before the elevator doors closed.

He was certain he had seen the face somewhere before, but couldn't quite place the name.

Regardless of whether he knows this person well or not, he should stay away from them.

The sudden sense of alertness that just arose in my mind must be a reminder from the Clear Stream Mark destiny.

The effect of seeing fragments of the Clear Stream Imprint before one's eyes:

When faced with gray areas or inappropriate temptations within the industry, one should automatically reduce the risk of being drawn into malicious pairings or short-term marketing campaigns that could damage long-term reputation, and develop a slight sense of vigilance.

The elevator has reached the top floor.

The door slowly opened, and a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of flowers wafted in.

Yang Yu was already waiting at the elevator entrance. Seeing them come out, he waved his hand and said, "This way."

Passing through a pergola adorned with greenery, a bright and open space suddenly opens up before you.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is the night view of Beijing, with thousands of lights spreading out.

The café is softly lit, with booths arranged in a staggered pattern, each table spaced just right.

The group arrived at a booth.

Sitting there was a middle-aged man in his early forties, wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

Yang Yu introduced with a smile: "Qi Lin, this is Director Li from Huayi Brothers."