Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

"Baby, we're the protagonists of this world, aren't we? Look, we've overcome the pressure from the company and gotten through another hurdle, just like in a movie. I've realized that I seem to like you even more now." After dinner, the two walked home, and Dilraba hugged Shen Ze's arm as they walked, saying this.

"I've always thought of myself as the protagonist," Shen Ze said with a smile. He even has a system now, so in a novel, he should be the protagonist, right?

"You're so shameless! Wait, you haven't said yet, do you love me more or less?" Dilraba said.

"I'm different from you. My love is reserved, and it grows stronger with each challenge. But my love for you has always been the same, unchanging, and I've given it all to you," Shen Ze said.

"Who kept it? You're being so infuriating." Dilraba leaped forward and landed on Shen Ze's shoulder. Shen Ze caught her steadily and carried her home.

"Baby, it's so nice. I wish you could carry me like this forever." Dilireba's voice rang in Shen Ze's ears.

"I'm afraid my body won't be able to hold up for that long. I can't keep carrying you like this." Shen Ze said.

"You're so clueless! I'll bite you, but it feels so good." Despite the slight pain in her ear, Dilraba didn't dare to use too much force. It was just flirting, not a real fight.

"Yes, it really is good," Shen Ze replied.

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The next day, Dilraba left Beijing to go to Shanghai to film the GG she was endorsing. She was gone for three days and then returned to Beijing. "Love in the Dark" was filmed in Beijing, so she wouldn't be separated for long.

Shen Ze, on the other hand, started doing his own thing. The company also officially notified him that the role he had prepared was postponed and that he should prepare other roles instead.

It's the jewelry drama that Dilraba mentioned. Through Dilraba's information and his memories from his past life, even without a script, Shen Ze could already tell her that the role Dilraba auditioned for was Gao Wen, and the character's image was that of a celebrity. Without a doubt, that was one of the few roles she could actually play, Gao Wen in "Diamond Lover".

The boost this role provided to Dilraba is unimaginable. Of all the roles Dilraba can name, this is definitely one she can't escape.

As for the role he auditioned for, it was Gao Wen's ex-girlfriend. To be honest, Shen Ze was very suspicious of this role. Could it be that the company was up to something? They shouldn't be that petty. But considering his current status, he should be lucky to get any roles at all. What else could he be picky about?

The advantages of having a company are also becoming apparent. In the past, auditions were like headless flies; you just needed to know where they were looking and go if your appearance was similar. Now, they even prepare the character's image for you. You can figure it out before the audition, which is much more effective than knowing the role on the spot.

Aside from this matter, he was more focused on another thing. A few days ago, he saw a message in a group that had little to do with actors, but he suddenly had a flash of inspiration: it might be good for destiny.

A few days ago, he saw a message about an anime looking for voice actors. He scrolled past it immediately, but then something suddenly occurred to him: if he were to do voice acting for an anime, would that be considered destiny in the system's perception?

He figured that doing voice acting for anime should be easier than doing it for TV dramas or movies, which piqued his interest.

He especially liked this animated film, "Monkey King: Hero Is Back." He wondered if he could get the voice acting for Sun Wukong and be considered the lead actor.

As for the fact that he didn't major in voice acting, that's perfectly fine. He has an undergraduate degree in acting, but he needs to develop in all aspects, including voice, acting, and performance. Animated films are still films.

What the dubbing industry lacks most is not a pleasant voice, but the ability to act. A good voice actor must be able to integrate emotions, rhythm, breathing, and the character's psychology.

However, 99% of actors don't specifically do voice acting because the income gap is too big. Even top voice actors earn far less than their counterparts in the same category, so they'll definitely take any opportunity to appear on screen.

Fortunately, he also has an AI voice, which is what gives him the most confidence. His vocal range and capabilities are beyond what a normal person can achieve. Getting the lead voice acting role is much easier than getting the lead role in a film or television drama.

In short, he wanted to steal the title of "The Monkey King". Simply using voice acting is definitely not enough, but what can you do when anime is different from TV series? In anime, the title of "first lead" is followed by the voice actor, not the actor.

However, it's uncertain whether this path will work. Shen Ze only got the inspiration after seeing it. However, he doesn't mind preparing for this. If it succeeds, it succeeds; if it doesn't, it's just that he did a little more work.

The reviews for "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" seem pretty good. I forgot how much the box office was, but it must have been quite high. If we could get that, even if the system doesn't recognize it, it would still be somewhat beneficial to our careers.

For the next period of time, Shen Ze would go to the Huairou Film and Television Base every few days. Dilraba was filming there, but she couldn't join the crew. So he would just wait for her in Dilraba's room to help her recover from the fatigue of filming until the start of her senior year.

He's a senior in college, and next up is rehearsal for his graduation play. He doesn't have any requirements for the role, but because of Sun Wukong, he's been spending a considerable amount of time at school.

In mid-September, Xin Yukun invited Shen Ze to dinner.

The Venice trip for "The Coffin in the Mountain" has come to an end. There weren't any major awards, but there was some good news, although it had nothing to do with Shen Ze.

Xin Yukun invited Shen Ze to dinner and brought up the matter, saying that a company wanted to publish "The Coffin in the Mountain" and they were currently negotiating the price. It was clear that Xin Yukun was very happy.

Shen Ze understood him. This involved distribution, which meant that the film wasn't just sent to the TV station and then forgotten. It was definitely every director's ultimate goal to have the film screened in the cinema.

"Shen Ze, although TV movies are also called movies, they are not the same as theatrical movies. We're not talking about how much money we make or how famous we become, but there's a difference in status, and it sounds better to us, doesn't it?" Xin Yukun said, drunk.

Shen Ze understood Xin Yukun very well. He was about to make a name for himself. With an award-winning film and television drama, his next project, regardless of how much investment it would attract, would have the added prestige of winning an award and being featured in Venice. Starting filming wouldn't be as difficult as with "The Coffin in the Mountain," and he wouldn't have to make a movie for just over a million yuan, much less run out of money halfway through filming, ending up in a situation where "filming wrapped up" but was actually just a disbandment.

Shen Ze was also quite looking forward to it. With the release of this movie, his resume would be expanded, and the movie's reputation should bring him a lot of benefits. However, thinking about the original actors, it seemed that none of them benefited from it. It was just a movie by Xin Yukun alone, which made him a little unhappy.

As time went by, Dilraba's filming of "Love in the Dark" wrapped up after a month, and Shen Ze, based on his resume and a video recording, passed the audition for "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" without much difficulty.