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

Chapter 155 Reactions from All Parties

"Brother Long?" A reporter recognized him and immediately turned the camera around. "What brings you here?"

Zhang Li turned to look at the door and greeted him warmly, "Brother Long, you've come at the right time. Let me introduce you. The actor to play Lin Juemin has been decided. It's this Zhang Qilin."

As he spoke, he pointed to Zhang Qilin beside him.

Brother Long then pushed open the door and walked in with a smile.

As soon as Brother Long came in, he greeted Zhang Li: "Director Zhang, you're smiling so happily. This actor must be extraordinary. I heard the commotion outside earlier. Was his acting quite good?"

Zhang Li laughed and said to Brother Long, "It's more than just extraordinary, Brother Long, you didn't see what happened just now—"

He shook his head, seemingly unable to find a perfectly fitting word, and finally said, "It's him. Lin Juemin is the only one who can be chosen."

After hearing Zhang Li's words, Brother Long looked at Zhang Qilin seriously and sized him up.

He looked at Zhang Qilin and felt that his face looked familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

But I can't remember it for a while.

Perhaps I've seen him on some film set?

Or perhaps a supporting role in some drama?

Zhang Li said to Zhang Qilin, "You know Brother Long, he's the male lead in this drama. Lin Juemin has a few scenes with him, so you two need to communicate more."

Zhang Qilin bowed humbly to Brother Long: "Hello Brother Long, my name is Zhang Qilin. I grew up watching your plays. It is my greatest honor to be able to learn from you this time."

Brother Long smiled and waved his hand: "Don't be shy, let's all study it together—"

He suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

When Zhang Qilin spoke, his voice, his tone—

Last time I went to the Beijing People's Art Theatre with Zhang Li to see a play —

He turned to look at Zhang Li: "He is—that guy from the Beijing People's Art Theatre—"

Although Brother Long's words were vague, Zhang Li knew what he meant and nodded with a smile.

Now, when Brother Long looks at Zhang Qilin, his eyes are different.

When Zhang Li watched the performance, she said that the actor playing Yuan Guozhong was very young.

He thought that to portray a character in his fifties so vividly, he must be at least around thirty years old.

Looking at Zhang Qilin in front of me, he must be in his early twenties.

A young man in his early twenties can convincingly portray a fifty-year-old character.

What kind of talent is this?

Seeing the two men speaking in cryptic terms, someone seized the opportunity to ask, "Brother Long, what are your expectations for Zhang Qilin, who plays Lin Juemin?"

Brother Long glanced at Zhang Qilin, a sincere smile on his face: "I trust Director Zhang's judgment. Young man, give it your all."

Several media outlets switched cameras back and forth between the three, trying to capture every detail of their interaction.

The reporters knew it.

Brother Long's sudden appearance added some newsworthy elements to the signing ceremony.

The fact that the male lead personally attended the event and showed interest in his new co-star is itself the best promotional material.

There are many ways to write tomorrow's title.

But no matter how it's written, the name Zhang Qilin is destined to be seen by more people.

One media outlet called out, "Let's take a photo together and make it our cover!"

Zhang Li nodded and smiled, "That's a good suggestion."

Brother Long nodded and moved aside, thinking of giving Zhang Li the middle seat.

Zhang Qilin also tactfully moved to the side.

To Zhang Qilin's surprise, Zhang Li pulled him back and pressed him down next to her.

Zhang Li smiled and said to Brother Long, "Brother Long, you're over there. He's signing a contract today, so we should put him in the middle and protect him."

Upon hearing this, Brother Long was taken aback.

Everyone in the industry knows that where you stand in a group photo is a matter of status and seniority.

Why put a newly signed employee in the middle?

But he's been in the industry for decades and has seen it all.

Zhang Li did this to elevate Zhang Qilin's status.

For Zhang Li to go to such lengths, there must be something special behind Zhang Qilin—

Thinking of this, he laughed heartily: "Director Zhang is right. Zhang Qilin is the main character today and should stand in the center."

Zhang Qilin wanted to refuse, but Zhang Li held his shoulder so he couldn't move.

He had no choice but to hold up the contract in his hand and stand between the two men.

Zhang Li and Brother Long each put a hand on his shoulder, one on each side, like two guardian deities.

How will the outside world interpret these photos once they are released?

The reporters didn't care about any of that.

All they care about is whether the photo is eye-catching enough.

The reporters, seeing the three of them standing there, excitedly shouted, "Come on, look at the camera!"

"Click" "Click" —

The sound of camera shutters clicking in unison captured the moment.

It seems that the headlines for tomorrow's entertainment section, and even the movie section, are already set.

After taking the photos, the group exchanged a few pleasantries.

"Oh, right," Brother Long slapped his forehead, as if he had just remembered something important, "I came to tell you that the set construction for Group B is almost complete, and Assistant Director Wang wants you to go and take a look when you have time."

"Okay, I understand, I'll be right there," Zhang Li replied, then turned to Zhang Qilin and said in a friendly tone, "Qilin, that's all for today. The assistant director will communicate with you again later, including the time to join the crew and accommodation arrangements. Prepare well, I'm looking forward to your Lin Juemin."

"Thank you, Director Zhang. I will do my best," Zhang Qilin replied earnestly.

Zhang Li gave him a satisfied look, smiled, and turned to leave.

Today's trip was worthwhile.

Finding suitable actors and satisfying the higher-ups is a win-win situation.

All he could think about right now was how to quickly find the screenwriter and discuss adding a few more scenes for Lin Juemin to enrich the character.

This made the scene of Lin Juemin's execution even more shocking.

Seeing Zhang Li leave, Brother Long, though curious about Zhang Qilin, knew it wasn't the time to be overly enthusiastic, so he nodded to Zhang Qilin and left as well.

Zhang Qilin exchanged contact information with the assistant director and was about to leave when he was surrounded by several media outlets.

"Zhang Qilin, what was the secret to the success of that scene just now?"

"Has your stage experience at the Beijing People's Art Theatre helped you in any way in your film performances?"

"Brother Long seemed to suddenly remember something. Do you and Brother Long have some special connection?"

When asked by the media, Zhang Qilin did not answer immediately, but instead looked at the assistant director.

Seeing this, the assistant director smiled and said to Zhang Qilin, "Just say a few words so that the media representatives have some material to use."

Seeing that the assistant director had said so, Zhang Qilin answered every question from the media, until the assistant director felt embarrassed and stepped forward to help Zhang Qilin out: "Everyone, everyone, that's about it for today. Our crew will arrange interview times later, and we can invite you all to come and chat then, okay?"

Only then did the media outlets let him off the hook.

Before leaving, several media outlets added Zhang Qilin's contact information.

Their reasoning was also quite sound: they would notify viewers once the news was released.

The next morning.

During the 10:00 break between classes, Zhang Qilin was sitting in a corner drinking water.

"Ah~"

A high-pitched scream almost made him choke.

Li Wei rushed up to him, holding her phone so close to his face: "Brother Lin, you're on the news!"

Zhang Qilin took the phone and started looking at it.

[Film "1911 Revolution" Officially Announces: Beijing People's Art Theatre Newcomer Zhang Qilin Successfully Casts Lin Juemin]

[Exclusive: Brother Long makes a surprise appearance at the signing ceremony, joining Zhang Li to support the newcomers]

[Zhang Li, a talented actress from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, makes her film debut: Lin Juemin is the perfect role for her]

[Live from the scene: Newcomer's acting skills impress renowned director]

He flipped through the list one by one.

The articles were all very similar, basically recounting yesterday's signing, accompanied by Zhang Li and Brother Long's undisguised admiration for him.

Several media outlets also included photos.

He stood in the middle, with Zhang Li and Brother Long on either side of his shoulders, and the three of them smiled at the camera.

The comments section is already quite lively, with some expressing anticipation, some curiosity, and a few questioning the "resource-backed" status of the celebrities.

Some of Zhang Qilin's fans have also publicly voiced their support.

He then browsed other platforms, including social media.

[Zhang Qilin, Lin Juemin]

The topic also appeared at the top of the entertainment charts, although its ranking was not high, the level of discussion was rising.

"Brother Lin, you're going to be famous!" Zhao Hong came over excitedly, as if he were the one making the news.

Zhang Qilin smiled and said, "It's still early, we've only just begun."

He glanced at the others out of the corner of his eye, and the other interns also took out their phones to check after hearing Li Wei's shout.

After watching, one after another they gathered around, their faces beaming with genuine smiles, offering their congratulations.

Zhang Qilin also offered them promises: "Don't worry, as long as we're all of one mind, I'll introduce you to good resources in the future."

Upon hearing this, everyone's smiles widened even further.

They believed Zhang Qilin's words.

Previously, Zhang Qilin was willing to give them 100 yuan every day in order to play the role well. As long as they were willing to follow him, he would definitely think of them first when there were benefits.

Unlike the overwhelming support in the rehearsal hall, many people in the academy were shocked when they heard the news that Zhang Qilin had successfully auditioned.

Many people approached Pu Cunxin, asking why Zhang Qilin was allowed to break the rules.

Pu Cunxin replied calmly, "This was all suggested by Vice Dean Wang. You can ask him."

Many people went to question Vice President Wang.

At first, Vice President Wang was able to explain things with a friendly expression, but as more and more people came, he began to get impatient.

When someone questioned him again, he retorted directly: "If you can carry a leading role within a year, I'll let you go out and get acting jobs too. Do you have that ability?"

Those who came to demand an explanation opened their mouths, but could not say anything.

If they had that ability, they would have flown far away long ago, why would they be stuck here?

Vice President Wang watched the departing figures and couldn't help but sigh.

He felt like he had fallen into a ditch.

He was indeed the one who initiated this, initially in order to earn some intermediary fees.

Now look what's happened; he got nothing and ended up with a lot of trouble.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yi, who was on a publicity campaign, saw the news in the media, especially the photos of the three people.

He was lost in thought.

He knew Zhang Li well; unless Zhang Qilin was truly someone Zhang Li was very satisfied with, it was impossible for him to be so flattered just because someone had intervened.

He was thinking about how he had run into Zhang Qilin at the airport a while ago, who was going to experience life.

He couldn't help but wonder, is it really that good?

He took out his phone, found Zhang Li's number, and was about to dial it when he thought about it and decided against it.

Rather than listening to Zhang Li's boasting, it's better to see for yourself.

Anyway, Zhang Qilin will be joining his team in another month.

His eyes returned to the photo of the three people.

A moment later, he picked up the phone and dialed a number. As soon as the call connected, he said, "I want to talk about Instructor Li's scenes—"

Shandong Province.

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Kong Sheng looked at the news on his phone, his face grim.

At this moment, Hou Hongliang walked over and sat down next to him: "It's been so long, and you still can't figure it out?"

"That's my hard work, it's not even finished yet, and someone wants to take it away. Would you be happy to do that to me?"