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

Chapter 157 Opening the Altar and Asking for Directions: The First Divination

[Auspicious/Medium Fortune]

The cast of "The Family of Wenzhou" includes Li Liqun, Yin Tao, and Zhang Yi, while the cast of "Parents' Love" includes Guo Tao and Mei Ting.

By accepting Kong Sheng's conditions, you will learn from veteran artists. If you perform well, you will be accepted by Kong Sheng, the project will continue, and you will forge an indissoluble bond with Noon Sun, providing more directions for your future acting career (Reward: 400 Luck Points).

[Winning the lottery, bad luck]

If Kong Sheng's conditions are not accepted and pressure is continued, it will cause Kong Sheng to develop a rebellious mentality and delay the progress of the project indefinitely. If the pressure is too great, it may even cause the project to be canceled directly, after which the two sides will engage in all-round competition in the TV series market.

Use your wisdom to keep the project running smoothly without accepting Kong Sheng's advice (Reward: Linglong Mind Fragment +1, Luck Value 800).

Zhang Qilin read the two fortune sticks; one was auspicious, the other inauspicious.

According to the divination slip, Kong Sheng's conditions cannot be met, so he would rather let the project fail than let him play Fang Meng'ao.

Kong Sheng's attitude was clear: either follow my rules, or it's a fight to the death.

He didn't expect Director Kong to be so resolute, willing to stop the script he had painstakingly revised in order to avoid ruining his reputation.

That's really unique.

The rewards this time are pretty good; not only does it include a destiny, but also 800 luck points.

This completely made up for the losses he incurred from this divination, and he even had a large surplus.

But his demands were also unreasonable, requiring him not only to reject Kong Sheng's conditions but also to keep the project running.

The work "No War in Beiping" is in the possession of Kong Sheng.

How could Kong Sheng obtain the artwork from the other party if he wouldn't let go? This is a very difficult question.

More importantly, for him, it was an unwise choice to become at odds with a creative team that could consistently produce high-quality films and television dramas because of a single work like "No War in Beiping".

If the two companies completely sever ties with Daylight Entertainment, they will become adversaries in the future film and television industry.

Although he is not afraid, it will take up a lot of his energy and affect his rapid improvement.

Compared to the potential losses in the future, this reward is indeed too little.

On the other hand, he drew a favorable lot and accepted Kong Sheng's conditions.

Not only can you learn from the veteran artists who have been famous for many years in the show, but you can also form a good friendship with Daylight Entertainment.

This gives him another option for his future film and television career.

The reward was too meager, equivalent to losing 100 luck points.

However, compared to having more allies, he can still bear this loss.

Another point is that he saw Mei Ting in the TV series "Our Parents' Love".

If she knew I was Teacher Feng's student, wouldn't she beat me up?

After all, Teacher Feng Yuanzheng didn't hold back back then.

Although it was just a joke, for him, being able to learn from so many famous seniors was a good choice.

Thinking of this, Zhang Qilin picked up the phone and dialed Shen Ya's number.

As soon as the call connected, Zhang Qilin said, "I can go to these two dramas to learn, but I have a request. Director Kong must give a clear answer on what level I need to perform before I can get the script for Fang Meng'ao. Don't keep changing it."

"Okay, Brother Lin, I'll make that clear to them."

Zhang Qilin had just hung up the phone when he received a text message.

"Teacher Zhang, the crew will meet next Monday. We'll fly to Guangzhou first."

This was sent by the assistant director of "1911 Revolution".

Zhang Qilin glanced at the screen and realized it was Thursday. He knew he had only a few days left before he had to leave, and this departure would last at least half a month.

He still has some things to arrange.

First, you need to go to the actors' troupe and ask for leave from teacher Yang Lixin, and then you need to comfort the interns.

After finishing all that, I realized it was almost four o'clock.

He thought about it for a moment, and realized that he was only able to avoid any accidents because Jing Tian was there to help him during the past few days while he was getting into character.

I should thank them since I'm leaving soon.

So he picked up the phone and dialed Jing Tian's number.

As soon as the call connected, Zhang Qilin asked with a smile, "Sweetie~, what are you busy with?"

"Call me Sister Tian," Jing Tian protested on the other end of the phone, then changed the subject, "I'm reading a book about acting, what's up?"

"Don't I owe you three meals? How about we go to Pangu Plaza tonight?"

"Ha! You've finally had a change of heart. I'm going to make you pay tonight."

"No problem, eat as much as you like," Zhang Qilin replied with a smile. "Thanks to you these past few days, this meal is my way of thanking you."

Jing Tian said half-jokingly, "Then I won't be polite. Tonight I want the most luxurious set meal."

"Whatever you want, your happiness is the most important thing," Zhang Qilin replied with a smile. "Then let's meet at seven o'clock tonight. I'll book a good spot in advance, and you can come pick me up."

"Okay, I'll come pick you up half an hour early."

"See you tonight," Zhang Qilin said, hanging up the phone and returning to his class.

Meanwhile, in Shandong Province.

Hou Hongliang came to Kong Sheng's office again.

"Old Kong, Zhang Qilin has replied," Hou Hongliang said, sitting down in the chair opposite him.

Kong Sheng looked up at Hou Hongliang without saying anything, but gestured for him to continue with his eyes.

"He agreed that the crew should learn from him," Hou Hongliang said, looking at Kong Sheng's expression. "However, he made a request, or rather, a point that needs to be clarified."

"explain."

"He asked what standard you would have to meet before you would officially hand over Fang Meng'ao's script to him."

After listening, Kong Sheng snorted: "A newcomer, even if he comes from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, is taking himself too seriously with such a questioning tone. Does he really think the roles in these two plays are so easy to play? Let him experience the harsh realities of life."

"Tell him that as long as he plays the role I prepared for him well and gains the audience's approval, I will recognize him as Fang Meng'ao."

Hou Hongliang asked curiously, "Which two roles did you prepare for him?"

"Keep it a secret for now," Kong Sheng said with a meaningful smile. "We'll talk about it when he arrives."

Hou Hongliang smiled helplessly. He knew Kong Sheng's temperament well. Since Kong Sheng didn't want to talk about it now, he couldn't press him any further.

"Alright, Lao Kong, I'll pass your message on to Zhang Qilin right away."

After Hou Hongliang left the office, Kong Sheng leaned back in his chair and fell into deep thought.

His strictness towards Zhang Qilin was not intentional, but rather a reflection of his high hopes for the drama "No War in Beiping".

The role of Fang Meng'ao is crucial, and he cannot afford to make the slightest mistake.

In his view, although Zhang Qilin is from the Beijing People's Art Theatre, he is still young and lacks sufficient experience and maturity. Only through honing his skills in other plays can he truly take on this role.

5:30 pm

After class, Zhang Qilin walked towards the courtyard where he lived.

On the way, I received a call from Shen Ya, who relayed Kong Sheng's message.

She then asked, "Brother Lin, should I put further pressure on them to finalize the roles as soon as possible?"

"No need. I don't like to research the character of the next film while filming the current one, as it will affect the current character. Let's stop here and talk to the other party again after I finish filming The Flowers of War."

"Understood."

After returning home, Zhang Qilin took a shower and then sat on the sofa to mentally prepare himself.

This meal will cost at least 10,000.

The stinginess in his heart hasn't completely passed yet, and he doesn't know how to resolve it.

You can only prepare yourself mentally beforehand, so that when you see Jingtian serving the food on the spot, he doesn't clutch his heart in distress, which would be too embarrassing.

Not long after, Jing Tian called to say the car had arrived at the door.

He walked out the door, got into Jing Tian's nanny car, and drove towards Pangu.

At 7 p.m. sharp, the nanny van stopped in front of the Pangu Seven Star Hotel.

When Zhang Qilin got out of the car, he made a point of looking up at the brightly lit building.

The Bird's Nest and Water Cube glowed with a cool blue light in the distance. The afterglow of the Olympics had not completely dissipated, and this place remained one of the most sought-after landmarks in Beijing.

Jing Tian wore a beige knitted cardigan today, her hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her bare face had a slightly smug expression on it.

It looks like they're really planning to rip him off.

"What are you daydreaming about?" She waved her hand in front of his eyes. "Feeling the pinch? It's not too late to regret it now. If we went to that hot pot place next door, they could have satisfied me with a hundred yuan per person."

Zhang Qilin snapped out of his reverie and chuckled, "We're already at the door, isn't it a bit late to talk about this?"

"That's true," Jing Tian nodded matter-of-factly, "I'm just reminding you not to cry later because you're so heartbroken."

Zhang Qilin was too lazy to argue with her and walked inside.

The elevator goes directly to the restaurant.

He booked a window seat in advance, with a view of the night scene outside.

When the waiter handed her the menu, Jing Tian took it without hesitation, flipped through a couple of pages, and glanced at him, asking, "I really ordered?"

"Order something," Zhang Qilin said, somewhat amused and exasperated. "We're all seated, are we just going to sit there doing nothing?"

Jing Tian nodded, then pointed to the food on the menu and said to the waiter, "Boston lobster—"

After ordering the food, Jing Tian flipped through two more pages, her finger pausing at a certain spot.

"This red wine—is it from 2009?"

The waiter maintained a professional smile: "Miss, this wine was distilled in 2009 and has been aged for a period of time. It's now ready to drink. If you prefer a more fruity and complex style, this is an excellent choice."

"This one then," Jing Tian closed the wine list, gestured with her chin towards Zhang Qilin, "I've ordered, you can finish the rest?"

Or should we leave it like this?

Zhang Qilin glanced at the menu that the waiter had written down:

Lobster, grouper, and two appetizers —

He quickly made a mental estimate.

With the service charge included, this meal easily cost over ten thousand yuan.

Zhang Qilin closed the menu and handed it to the waiter: "That's all, plus two desserts. What do you recommend today?"

The waiter ordered two desserts, and Zhang Qilin chose one. Then he looked at Jing Tian and asked, "What would you like?"

"Just be like you."

After the waiter confirmed the menu and left.

As Jing Tian watched the waiter leave, she looked curiously at Zhang Qilin: "Why are you being so generous today? A few days ago when we met, you insisted on playing rock-paper-scissors with me to decide who would treat us."

"Haven't you been working hard in Fujian lately? Let me treat you to a good meal to help you recover," Zhang Qilin said with a smile.

When talking about her trip to Fujian, Jing Tian seemed to open up: "I just found it quite amazing how someone can change so suddenly, like they're a completely different person. Are all the people at the Beijing People's Art Theatre like that?"

"No, not exactly," Zhang Qilin thought for a moment, "It depends on the role and the person. Some actors are method actors, some are experiential actors, and some are performance actors. The depth of immersion in the role is different."

"So, which faction are you from?"

"I can't really explain it either," he chuckled, "but it may not have formed a fixed school of thought yet."

"If I wanted to learn, would I be like you?"

"Everyone performs differently, so I can't predict how you'll do."

When will you join the crew?

Next Monday.

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Upon hearing this, Jing Tian's face showed disappointment.

She had hoped to learn from Zhang Qilin during this time, but she didn't expect him to join the crew so soon.

Zhang Qilin smiled and comforted me, "You can study the theory first. After I finish filming Director Zhang Yimou's movie tomorrow, I will stay at the Beijing People's Art Theatre for a while and perform some plays in the theatre. You can come to the Beijing People's Art Theatre during that time."

Jing Tian's eyes lit up: "Which month?"

Zhang Qilin silently calculated that Jing Tian's "The Warring States" was supposed to be released in April or May of the Ming Dynasty.

When Jing Tian was being severely criticized, it would be most appropriate for her to hide away at the Beijing People's Art Theatre to study.

So he said, "April or May, please make sure you have that time free. I'll also talk to the teachers in the department about it then."

Jing Tian hesitated for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Ming Yi, my movie 'The Warring States' will be released in April, and I need to go out and promote it—"

Zhang Qilin said with a smile, "It'll be the same when you come back from your promotional tour."

Jing Tian hesitated for a moment: "What if I become famous—"

Zhang Qilin was speechless for a while. He should be grateful if he wasn't being criticized. Did he really want to become famous?

But not wanting to spoil the atmosphere, he smiled and said, "Let's decide on a time first, and then discuss the specifics."

"OK."

Then, the dishes started to arrive one after another.

The two ate and chatted.

After finishing their meal, the two left the hotel and got into Jing Tian's van. They first dropped Zhang Qilin off at his place before Jing Tian left.

9:00 a.m. the next day

Before the second acting class began, the door to the training hall was suddenly opened from the outside.

The assistant head teacher, Wang Lei, walked in with a petite girl.

The two stood in the center, and the girl gave a slight bow and introduced herself: "Hello, sir, my name is Song Yi————"

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