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

Chapter 162 The Hidden Battle at the Opening Ceremony

Zhang Qilin had always directed stage plays, and this was his first time attending a filming ceremony; he certainly didn't want anything to go wrong.

So he calmed his mind and focused his spirit.

I silently asked myself, "Daily Fortune Teller, what should I pay attention to during this launch ceremony?"

The results suggested that he needed to use the divination method of opening an altar to ask for directions.

Zhang Qilin frowned.

Since leaving the Beijing People's Art Theatre and coming into contact with the outside world, he has found it increasingly difficult to handle complex situations every day.

It was just a launch ceremony, yet he was forced to waste his luck points on divination.

If he hadn't just earned two thousand, he really wouldn't have been willing to spend it.

He wanted to see what it contained, which forced him to use his luck stat for divination.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, his hands forming the Zi-Wu Mudra in front of his abdomen.

He chanted an incantation: "The heavens evolve into forty-nine, one escapes—"

"Let's ask for guidance. What should I pay attention to at this launch ceremony?"

As the divination sticks started spinning, he kept a close eye on the changes in his luck value.

This time, the luck value dropped to 800 before stopping.

This piqued Zhang Qilin's curiosity. What kind of content was it that used so much luck value?

Several divination sticks flew out of the divination tube very quickly.

[Neutral draw, draw]

The ceremony attracted media from all over the country, and each media outlet wanted to stand out and gain the most attention. Some unscrupulous media outlets deliberately set up some subtle but serious traps for the newlyweds in order to create sensational news.

Don't try to prove yourself important in this situation; safety is more important than standing out. (Reward: +1 Fragment of the "Pure Sound in a Turbid World" Destiny, 1500 Luck Value)

[The worst possible divination result, extremely unlucky]

In such a public setting, every detail of your appearance can be magnified and observed. Your presence affects some people's resources, and they are eager for you to make a mistake so they can kick you out as soon as possible. (Reward: Capital Protection Fragment +1, Table-Avoiding Talisman +1, Luck Value 5000)

After reading the two fortune slips, all he could think was that it was too dark outside and he needed to go back to the Beijing People's Art Theatre.

He never imagined that a launch ceremony would conceal so many undercurrents.

Now that he knows, he'll definitely have to be careful.

night.

6:00

In the brightly lit banquet hall, the opening ceremony and banquet for "1911 Revolution" brought together more than 70 stars from the film and television industry. The flashbulbs of cameras almost never stopped, following every director and star.

Zhang Qilin entered the venue, wearing a classic dark gray Zhongshan suit.

Before the party even started, Zhang Qilin felt countless eyes shooting at him as soon as he entered the banquet hall.

There was a curious gaze, and also a subtle scrutiny.

He maintained a polite smile and walked at a leisurely pace to the registration area.

The staff at the registration desk handed him a pen, and Zhang Qilin signed his name before heading to his seat.

A group of media people then gathered around.

A reporter wearing black-rimmed glasses asked, "Mr. Zhang Qilin, it's said that you play Lin Juemin in 'The 1911 Revolution,' a very influential figure. Do you think you can portray this role well? Do you feel a lot of pressure?"

This question seems like a normal inquiry into his acting skills, but if he appears too confident, he might be criticized for being arrogant.

Showing a lack of confidence may lead to questions about one's abilities.

Zhang Qilin smiled modestly: "Mr. Lin Juemin was a great revolutionary. His deeds and spirit have always deeply moved me. I feel honored to be able to play such a role, and at the same time, I am well aware of the great responsibility."

His answer was neither arrogant nor impatient, demonstrating both respect for the role and his determination.

Another female reporter, holding a recording pen, asked: "Mr. Zhang Qilin, this is your first time participating in a film or television production launch. How does it compare to a stage play premiere? Do you feel any pressure?"

Zhang Qilin responded politely with a smile: "It's all about creation, just on different stages. I cherish this learning opportunity; pressure is also a motivation."

Zhang Qilin handled the media's questions with ease.

The media reporters who were looking for a sensational story discovered that this newcomer to the film industry was not as easy to handle as they had imagined.

After dealing with the media, Zhang Qilin sat down in the seat arranged by the organizers.

The opening ceremony soon officially began.

Director Zhang Li, along with Long Ge, Li Bingbing, and several other lead actors, were invited onto the main stage.

The stage was glittering with stars, while the audience was filled with cameras and microphones. The host enthusiastically introduced the historical significance of the film and took photos with the star-studded cast and crew.

The process proceeded smoothly, the main creators gave their speeches—everything seemed perfectly normal.

But Zhang Qilin, who was sitting in the audience, could clearly feel that while most of the cameras were focused on the stage, there were also some cameras in the distance that were pointing directly at the audience.

They were watching the guests' every move, trying to uncover any stimulating glances or expressions of dissatisfaction.

Zhang Qilin knew perfectly well that these cameras weren't interested in the lead actors on stage; they were just waiting for someone to make a mistake so they could create eye-catching news.

For most onlookers, bad news is never as exciting as good news.

Those media outlets are well aware of this, so they focus all their efforts on finding opportunities offstage.

Just like that bathhouse king on Earth, who was photographed by the media with a disdainful look, causing quite a stir.

Fortunately, the team behind the movie he was in was amazing, and they turned things into a comedy.

Otherwise, that bathhouse king would be sprayed to death.

Zhang Qilin didn't want the media to take such misinterpreted photos, which could cause trouble.

Therefore, when he sat down in the audience, he kept his back straight and always had a polite smile on his face.

His eyes were fixed on the stage, as if he were completely immersed in the opening ceremony.

Clap when you should clap, smile politely when you should smile, and don't give these media outlets a single chance.

When the ceremony came to a close and all the performers and staff went on stage for a group photo, Zhang Qilin walked onto the stage and stood in the last row.

When Zhang Li was taking pictures of everyone's positions, she saw Zhang Qilin standing in the last row and waved to him, signaling him to move forward.

Zhang Qilin understood that the director valued him and wanted to make him stand out.

However, there were dozens of celebrity seniors present, and his standing too close to the front could easily cause dissatisfaction among some people.

More importantly, if media outlets that want to generate traffic stand too far ahead, these unscrupulous media outlets will definitely make a big fuss about it.

He doesn't have any notable works in the film and television industry yet. If he were to stand there, many people would find fault with him.

Zhang Qilin shook his head slightly at director Zhang Li, pointed to the seniors in the front row, and indicated that it was fine for him to stand in the back row.

Director Zhang Li understood and stopped insisting, continuing to adjust the positions of the other people.

After the group photo, the crowd began to disperse, with celebrities gathering in twos and threes to chat or being guided by staff to the banquet area.

Zhang Qilin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself, "It's finally over. I can go back and collect my reward soon."

Just as he was about to step aside with the crowd, a loud and highly recognizable voice called out to him.

Qi Lin! Come here!

Zhang Qilin looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Brother Long was surrounded by several media outlets and was waving at him with a smile.

Standing next to Brother Long were director Zhang Li and Li Bingbing; the group was clearly giving a brief group interview.

This wave drew the attention of many who hadn't left yet, as well as the media's cameras, back to Zhang Qilin.

Zhang Qilin did not want to go there.

But if Brother Long personally called out his name and he refused or made excuses in front of everyone, it would seem like he was being unreasonable.

He walked over with a humble smile on his face.

When he got closer, he didn't stand directly next to Brother Long and Director Zhang.

Instead, she stood at the very edge, a position where she could be captured by the camera without overshadowing the lead actors.

"Director Zhang, Brother Long, Sister Bingbing," he nodded in greeting.

Brother Long pulled him over and smiled at the camera, saying, "Come on, let me introduce you all. This is Zhang Qilin, who plays Lin Juemin in 'The 1911 Revolution.' I hope you'll all take good care of him."

Zhang Qilin knew that Brother Long wanted to help him, but Brother Long's words, while seemingly kind, were actually a way of mentoring a younger generation, and in a deeper sense, were pushing him into the eye of the storm.

Of course, Brother Long certainly didn't think of this. If he had, his son wouldn't have let someone set off firecrackers for him.

"Qi Lin is a newcomer, but his acting is exceptionally good, and he works very hard," Director Zhang Li added with a smile.

Seeing how highly Director Zhang and Brother Long praised Zhang Qilin, Li Bingbing smiled gently at him.

He shifted his body slightly to give more of the middle position to Brother Long and Director Zhang, which also subtly prevented Zhang Qilin from being completely exposed in the center.

At this point, a reporter asked, "How does it feel to be working with such a top-notch team on your first film? Do you feel like this luck has come too suddenly?"

"It's not luck," Zhang Qilin shook his head slightly, "it's a feeling of trepidation and a deep sense of responsibility. For me, it's the weight of having to do my best to live up to the trust placed in me. I am very grateful for the trust of the director and all the seniors, which means that I cannot slack off in the slightest."

His answer expressed gratitude while emphasizing responsibility and effort, avoiding potentially offensive labels like "luck."

With seasoned veterans like Brother Long and Director Zhang around, the media didn't target Zhang Qilin.

The group interview lasted for a few more minutes before finally ending under the guidance of staff.

Zhang Qilin joined the others at the banquet.

At the banquet, he was careful and dared not slack off in the slightest in order to win the reward.

More than an hour later, after interacting with director Zhang Li and others, he excused himself by saying he was too drunk and left first.

Back at his lodgings, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

I thought to myself, "Finally, I'm safe."

He sat on the sofa, reading a book while waiting for the reward to arrive.

After an unknown amount of time, a message appeared before my eyes.

[Reward: Fragment of the "Pure Sound in a Turbid World" Destiny +1, Luck Value 1500]

Upon seeing the reward, Zhang Qilin smiled.

The careful approach finally paid off.

What puzzled him was why there was only one reward?

He believes he did a great job at today's opening ceremony, without any mistakes.

Why haven't I received the reward for the worst fortune yet?

He waited until after 11 p.m., but still hadn't received a notification.

Based on his handling of the situation tonight, he should have avoided a very unfavorable outcome.

Then why not give a reward?

where is the problem?