Reborn in the Chinese Entertainment Industry: My Childhood Sweetheart is Boss Yang

Gu Heng turned to Chen Kai and asked, "How much is Huang Bo being paid these days?"

"Package price: 30,000."

"Add 20,000." Gu Heng said casually, "This play involves crawling through sewers and running on overpasses, it's all physical work, this money is for hard work."

Yang Mi, who was standing next to her, slightly opened her mouth.

Adding 20,000 yuan at once?

How many meals of grilled cold noodles could she afford!

Huang Bo was completely dumbfounded.

Having worked on film sets for so long, he'd only ever seen employers withhold extras' wages, never one who would voluntarily increase pay.

"Mr. Gu, this..."

Huang Bo's Adam's apple bobbed; he wanted to say something to express his gratitude, but felt it was too weak.

Finally, he chuckled, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Mr. Gu, this money is too hot to handle."

"Alright, since you think so highly of me, if I don't lose ten pounds in this scene, I'll have wasted that twenty thousand dollars! Just you wait and see, I promise I'll even give you that smell in the sewer scene!"

Yang Mi leaned close to Gu Heng's ear and whispered, "Old Gu, are you burning money? He looks... well, he's kind of funny, but surely it's not worth adding this much?"

Gu Heng watched Huang Bo turn and leave, "Mimi, remember that."

"There are many good-looking people in this industry, but very few who have distinctive features and can bring their acting to life. This person will be someone important in the future."

Yang Mi nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

Although she couldn't see what made Huang Bo seem like a respectable person, she unconditionally trusted Gu Heng.

Since Gu Heng says he is, then he must be.

"The auspicious time has arrived! Power on!"

With a loud shout from Ning Hao, the red cloth was pulled off, and the sound of firecrackers was deafening.

Amidst the swirling smoke of cigarettes, Gu Heng stood in the center of the crowd, with Ning Hao and Xu Zheng on his left, and Yang Mi and Cui Xinqin on his right.

As the red cloth over the camera fell, filming officially began for "Crazy Stone".

The first scene we filmed was the one where Brother Dao's gang was swindling people on the light rail.

Because it was filmed on location, a large crowd of onlookers gathered around.

"Action!"

As soon as the clapperboard struck, Huang Bo seemed like a completely different person.

He tossed his long hair, chewed gum, and exuded a thug-like aura that could be smelled from ten meters away.

"Brand! Baleno!"

A single line of dialogue, paired with that smug expression.

"puff--"

Yang Mi, who was standing behind the monitor, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"This guy...this guy is so funny!" Yang Mi covered her mouth, laughing uncontrollably. "That smug look on his face is absolutely hilarious!"

Ning Hao was amused, but he still managed to suppress his laughter and called out the sound effect card.

"Good! That was a good take! The emotion was spot on!"

The filming progressed at an astonishing pace over the next few days.

Perhaps it was because everyone was holding back, wanting to prove something. Or perhaps it was because Gu Heng, the big spender, was generous with the money and the food was good, making the entire crew seem incredibly energetic.

Yang Mi was also busy, spending every day on set.

Watching Xu Zheng devise those underhanded schemes for unscrupulous businessmen, watching Guo Tao portray that frustrated security captain, and watching Huang Bo struggle and fight his way through the sewers.

This was a huge shock for her, who had always acted in idol dramas and period dramas.

So this is how plays can be performed.

So she studied during the day and practiced acting with Gu Heng at night.

His acting skills have improved dramatically.

This continued until the end of July.

On this day, Gu Heng and Yang Mi, as usual, stayed behind the monitor watching their preparations before filming.

"Honey!"

A sharp crack broke the silence.

Yang Mi, holding the small fan that was almost out of power, peeked out from behind the monitor and her eyes lit up when she saw who it was.

"Sissi!"

Yang Mi, like a cat seeing its own kind, darted over to Liu Yifei in a few steps.

"You must be so hot! Quick, quick, here's some chilled watermelon!"

The two girls immediately huddled together.

Gu Heng followed slowly behind, holding two unopened bottles of mineral water, which he handed to Liu Xiaoli and Huang Xiaoming, who had just gotten off the bus.

"Aunt Liu, Brother Xiaoming, you must be tired from your journey."

Liu Xiaoli took the water but didn't drink it right away.

She adjusted her sunglasses and her gaze fell on Gu Heng.

The crew of "The Return of the Condor Heroes" last year.

In her eyes, Gu Heng was at most a handsome boy next door with a sweet tongue.

At that time, when she saw her daughter hanging out with Gu Heng and Yang Mi, she thought to herself: It's good that Qianqian has a playmate of the same age in the film crew to keep her entertained. Anyway, once the filming is over, this fleeting romance will be over.

But who would have thought that a single sentence from this kid could make the usually obedient and well-behaved Sisi slam her fist on the table at home for the first time, refusing to sign the contract sent by Sony no matter what?

Liu Xiaoli was furious and immediately sent someone to investigate Gu Heng's background.

When I touched it, I was really startled.

A minor established a company on his own and held an investment share in the TV series "Bright Sword".

Now they've started another movie project worth several million.

Most importantly, China Film Group actually accepted his script.

So when Sisi wanted to make a cameo appearance, she didn't stop her.

After Gu Heng greeted Huang Xiaoming.

He clapped his hands, breaking Liu Xiaoli's reverie, and beckoned to the makeup artist like a child trafficker ringleader.

"Come on, let's take our hero Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu to get plastic surgery."

"Remember my request!"

Gu Heng shouted towards the makeup booth.

"The man should be imposingly wealthy, and the woman should be pure and beautiful like a lotus emerging from clear water! The greater the contrast, the better!"

Half an hour later.

The stage manager claps the clapperboard.

"Scene 121 of 'Crazy Stone,' one shot, one take! Action!"

In front of the camera.

Huang Xiaoming was dressed in a slightly flamboyant Armani outfit, with a gold chain about the thickness of his little finger hanging around his neck.

Standing next to him was Liu Yifei, wearing a school uniform and with her hair in a ponytail.

She was as pure as a drop of dew.

"Uncle, I want to drink Coke," Liu Yifei said in a clear voice, blinking her big eyes.

That one word, "uncle," gave the surrounding staff goosebumps.

You know, right now the entertainment newspapers are full of advertisements for "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

That's Yang Guo and Xiaolongnu.

It's Aunt and Guo'er.

As a result, Yang Guo became the uncle and the aunt became the niece?

This stark contrast is exactly the effect Gu Heng wanted.

If this clip leaks out, or is used as a gimmick when the movie is released, it will definitely lure audiences in.

Huang Xiaoming got into character quickly. He slicked back his hair and put on a nouveau riche look, but then immediately cowered when he saw his niece's eyes.

"Drink! Drink the big bottle!"

He pulled out a handful of change from his pocket, counted it for a while, and finally awkwardly pulled out a five-yuan note and slapped it on the table.

"Boss, a Coke, ice-cold, please! Give me two dollars and fifty cents back!"

"Cut! Perfect!"

Ning Hao peeked out from behind the monitor, grinning so hard his teeth were showing.

"Xiaoming, Xixi, thank you for your hard work!"

Huang Xiaoming immediately snapped out of his greasy nouveau riche persona, took off his big gold chain, and walked towards Gu Heng while fanning himself.

"Mr. Gu, how did it go? I didn't embarrass you, did I?"

"Xiaoming's acting is phenomenal." Gu Heng gave a thumbs up and handed over a bottle of ice water. "This uncle's acting is even more soulful than Yang Guo's."

Don't give me that.

Huang Xiaoming laughed and cursed, then took a big gulp of water and glanced around the set.

"Wait, something's not right."

Huang Xiaoming suddenly raised his voice, and the crew members and extras who were packing up the equipment all looked over.

"Xiao Gu, you're the top student in the acting department at the Beijing Film Academy, and you're also an investor. Even the director has a cameo role in this film. As the big boss, how can you just stand by and watch?"