Chinese Entertainment: Becoming a Superstar After a Breakup

Chapter 69 Trust (Seeking First Subscription)

"Shen Ze, the lyrics of your song are really good. What use is this iron rod to me? What good is this change to me? I am still uneasy and melancholy. With the golden headband on my head, I want to say something but cannot."

This is the story of Sun Wukong in our movie. Even Sun Wukong has moments of helplessness, watching Jiang Liuer being harmed by chaos, unable to do what he wanted to do.

But look at what happens next: I want this iron rod to dance wildly, I have this ability to transform and confuse, to shatter the heavens and be unrestrained and arrogant—isn't this the return of the Great Sage?

Especially that last sentence, "This one blow will reduce you to ashes," meaning chaos was killed by the Ruyi Jingu Bang (the magic cudgel). It's so relevant, so relevant!

After seeing Shen Ze, Tian Xiaopeng talked for a long time. When Tian Xiaopeng learned that Shen Ze had written a song, he didn't take it seriously at first.

But after seeing the lyrics Shen Ze sent him, he felt different. The music hadn't been recorded yet, but the lyrics were so fitting for the Monkey King in his movie.

"Director Tian, ​​I'll record the song after the New Year. You can listen to it then, and if it's suitable, I can license it to our movie," Shen Ze said.

"Okay, it's settled then." Tian Xiaopeng was really looking forward to the finished product.

"Director, are we almost done with post-production?" Shen Ze asked curiously. He had forgotten when "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" was supposed to be released. "Almost done. Now all that's left is for you to do the dubbing. Next is scheduling the release date. Hopefully, we can get a good result." Tian Xiaopeng seemed a little unsure about this.

Seeing this, Shen Ze couldn't say anything. It would be strange for them to offer comfort, given their relationship. It would be more appropriate for Xin Yukun to do so.

Speaking of Xin Yukun, he really seems to be making a comeback. "The Coffin in the Mountain" has been nominated for so many awards, although he hasn't won many. But for a low-budget film, being nominated is an affirmation.

Especially noteworthy was the Best First Feature award at the 6th Directors Guild Awards for *The Coffin in the Mountain*, while the other winner was *Blind Massage*.

Films like "Black Coal, Thin Ice" have gained recognition within the directing community.

Of course, what happens next depends on his future works. In the end, directors compete for awards and box office success. Right now, what he is most looking forward to is the effect of "The Coffin in the Mountain" after its release. Which director doesn't want their movie to have high box office? Only with high box office can there be subsequent works.

After parting ways with Tian Xiaopeng, Shen Ze returned to the small house, put up couplets, took photos and sent them to Dilireba. The next day, he packed his bag and went home. He had been away from home for a year and still missed it.

"Shen Ze, you're back! You've grown even taller!" As we entered the village, we passed by a gathering place for elderly people, and some questions were unavoidable.

"Old Shen's grandson is really handsome, but he didn't bring a girlfriend home this year." Shen Ze brought Dilraba home last year—

Guoshun is quite famous in the village.

Bringing your partner home is actually quite reasonable. Bringing a girlfriend home for Chinese New Year is impressive, but bringing someone who is clearly not Han Chinese and is exceptionally beautiful is even more impressive. It's amazing that you can still remember her even after a year.

"Sis, when did you get back? Where are Mom and Dad?" When I got home, only Shen Yan was there, putting on a face mask.

"I'm going to buy New Year's goods," Shen Yan said.

"Why didn't you go? You're putting on a face mask in broad daylight, or maybe it's a class reunion?" Shen Ze said.

"You don't like crowding around. Hmm, you look a little different than before. Did you get plastic surgery?" Shen Yan said.

"What plastic surgery? You've become handsome? Admit it, it's because you didn't inherit the family's good genes. Sigh, Big Yellow, Big Yellow." After Shen Ze finished speaking, he saw a little yellow dog, went up to it, flipped it over, and touched its belly. The little dog struggled strongly, but it was no use, and cried out in a panic.

Shen Ze knew this dog well; it was the one he owned, and he had indeed brought it back recently. It seemed history hadn't changed, and it had arrived.

"By the way, sis, do you need any money?" Shen Ze asked.

"Don't ask me that. I'm thinking about some bad things. Don't tell me you're asking me for money now." Shen Yan recalled some unpleasant memories.

Before, when Shen Ze was broke, he relied on his allowance and Shen Yan's financial support to date and travel to Shanghai.

"What are you saying? You're already working, you'll be a big star soon, and you still ask me for money? Isn't it time to give back? Here's my phone, how about that? You're so good to me, aren't you?" Shen Ze took out an iPhone 6 Plus from his bag, the latest Apple model.

This was specially bought for Shen Yan. It was time for him to give back to his family, and he came back with money this year.

A few days ago, his salary came through. His total income was 180,000 for "Diamond Lover", 500,000 for "Wu Xin: The Monster Killer", and 80,000 for "My Sunshine". He hasn't been paid for "Monkey King: Hero Is Back" yet, he only signed a contract but didn't do any work.

It sounds like a lot, but he only has 30%, which is 257,400. He will pay back the company first. He used to receive 8,000 a month for half a year, and then after deducting income tax, he will only receive a little over 160,000.

However, compared to his previous life, Shen Ze was quite satisfied with this income. In reality, he had only worked for two or three months, and this income was already quite good.

Shen Ze also had his own ideas about the money. He had always wanted his parents to buy a shop and open a hot pot restaurant. The demolition was scheduled for this year, and a new leader would take office in the second half of the year. He wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to secure the shop so that he could have a continuous income and, more importantly, earn some money so that his family wouldn't have to work too hard.

Shen Ze estimated that 150,000 yuan should be enough, after all, it was an inconspicuous location in the county town, or even a village, only nominally in the county town, otherwise the people in their village wouldn't have been cursing and swearing.

"Sure, I'm glad I treated you well before. I'll go to the city to get a screen protector." Shen Yan was quite happy to see the phone. Not everyone can afford an Apple phone; this one costs nearly eight thousand yuan. Shen Yan is quite good at saving money, otherwise she wouldn't have opened her own shop. But this phone is still too expensive for her.

Shen Yan stayed for a while, chatted for a bit, and then left. It was just a class reunion. She asked Dilireba about it.

In the afternoon, his parents returned with bags and packages. They were naturally happy to see their son, and Shen Ze shared his thoughts.

Shen Ze was determined to do this no matter what, because it involved money. He couldn't force his parents before because he didn't earn the money himself, but now that he was earning it, he could do it. However, his family would also have to contribute some money, and he needed to keep some for emergencies.

"Can it work?" Lin Fengxia hesitated a bit. It's normal for someone who has never done business before to be timid and hesitant.

"Sure, my sister owns a small shop. We can ask her to help out, since her shop doesn't have much business anyway."

Shen Ze has already made up his mind about this.

That night, Shen Ze video-chatted with Dilraba and talked about the matter. In fact, Dilraba already knew about it. Shen Ze had mentioned it when he went home last year, but no one listened.

"You've really decided, baby? I believe you. I'll transfer the money to you, haha, I'm a little rich girl now." Dilireba said. Shen Ze's money arrived in her account, and naturally, hers arrived too. Her income was much higher than Shen Ze's.

The drama "Diamond Lover" surpassed Shen Ze's entire year's income, although it was also Dilraba's best income.

"Why are you getting involved? Aren't you afraid of losing money?" Shen Ze said helplessly. Why are you getting involved? But if she really invested, she could actually make some money.

"That's perfect. If I lose you, you'll owe me for life. Trust is very expensive," Dilraba said sweetly.

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