Huayu: Reborn in 97, transferring to the Central Academy of Drama's star-studded class

"You wouldn't believe it! As soon as we stepped out of the airport, a huge crowd swarmed around us! They completely blocked the exit!"

Zhang Ziyi squatted on the ground packing her luggage, gesturing as she spoke.

"Really?" Jiang Lai smiled and continued making the bed.

"Of course! Director Zhang said he'd never seen such a big commotion before. In the end, all the airport security had to come out to get us out."

After saying that, Zhang Ziyi stood up from the ground, ran to the riverbank, and clung to Jiang Lai like a koala.

"Do you think I'm about to become famous?"

Jiang Lai's neck ached from being hung up like that, so he simply pushed her onto the bed. "Ouch, why do I feel like you've gained weight?"

Zhang Ziyi's expression changed, and she pounded Jiang Lai's chest with her small hands, "You're talking nonsense, you're talking nonsense! I haven't eaten properly over there, I've definitely lost weight!"

After saying that, she pushed Jiang Lai away and hurriedly ran to the scale to stand up. "Look! I told you I'd lost weight, but you still said I was fat."

Jiang Lai smiled and wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, and glanced at the scale.

She really has lost weight.

"I was just kidding, you're definitely going to be famous, and famous all over the world!" he said, biting her ear.

Zhang Ziyi turned away shyly, and then, without knowing who was leaning in first, their lips met.

From the scale to the bedside, from the bedside to the bed.

Clothes were scattered all over the floor.

soon.

afterwards.

Jiang Lai leaned against the headboard, lit a cigarette, and struck a thoughtful pose.

Zhang Ziyi rolled her eyes at him and then pretended to be deep in thought.

"What would you like to eat? I'll make it for you."

"Anything is fine, it doesn't matter what we eat."

Zhang Ziyi looked up at him, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.

"Okay, then I'll make you stewed lamb with goji berries, stir-fried kidneys with chives, and grilled oysters."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Lai's hand, which was smoking, trembled, and the ash almost fell onto the bed.

He wanted to explain himself, but after thinking about it, he decided to keep quiet.

It seems like I should train some more.

In early March, the weather in Beijing began to warm up, and the willow trees along the streets sprouted tender buds.

A brokerage company jointly funded by Huayi and Yibao was officially established and named Huayi Yibao Cultural Brokerage Company.

Wang Jinghua serves as president, fully responsible for the company's strategic direction and operations, while Yingjie holds the title of vice president but basically doesn't get involved.

The opening day was quite lively, with many people coming.

All of Sister Hua's artists arrived—singers, dancers, actors, a whole bunch of people.

The brothers Wang Zhongjun and Wang Zhonglei, who are directors, arrived early. Jiang Lai found it troublesome and had to go to school, so he asked Sister Ying to attend in his place.

The host of the founding ceremony was Feng Xiaogang, who, despite his raspy voice, entertained the audience on stage.

During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Wang Zhongjun stood in the middle, with Yingjie on his left and Wang Jinghua on his right.

The three people each took a pair of scissors and cut into a piece of red silk.

The reporters were both excited and disappointed. The first production and talent agency in mainland China was something to write about extensively, but they were disappointed that they didn't get to see the mysterious CEO, Mr. Jiang.

This person is both an actor and a boss, and the key is that he succeeds in both.

As an actor, he won an international Best Actor award; as a boss, he not only runs his own agency, but I've also heard he's collaborated with Andy Lau.

The only strange thing is that this person's background is hard to investigate. Either the higher-ups don't allow it, or they can only arrange interviews through Li Ying, but the other party has refused them all. It's quite frustrating. Many reporters are eager to see who can be the first to interview him.

After the ceremony, everyone moved to the hotel for dinner.

Li Bingbing held a glass of juice and observed silently.

She watched Wang Jinghua weave through the crowd, toasting this person and exchanging pleasantries with that person, handling everything with ease and grace.

Then I saw Li Ying being besieged by reporters at the door, and it sounded like they were all trying to arrange an interview with President Jiang.

Li Bingbing lowered her head and took a sip of juice.

She felt uneasy.

Think about the actors under the company now. She doesn't care about Wang Ji or Su Jin at all. Male actors don't pose a competition.

There were only two people left: Zhang Jingchu and Fan Bingbing.

Last year, she lost to Zhang Jingchu for the role of Cai Xiangmei.

She admitted it; the other person really had that drive. She practiced for two months, and the other person practiced for two months too. In the end, the director chose the other person, and she had nothing to say about it.

But then what?

Fan Bingbing starred in Feng Xiaogang's "Endless Love," and she was the female lead! So many people would kill to get a role in a Lunar New Year film!

Although Zhang Jingchu only played a supporting role in "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," it was still Li An's film, which was to be released globally.

And what about her?

For so long, I've only been getting roles that aren't very important.

She couldn't understand why there was such a big difference between the two of them, even though they were both signed under Sister Hua.

She later asked around and finally understood.

Fan Bingbing and Zhang Jingchu were not signed under Wang Jinghua's name at all.

Their management contracts are with Sister Ying.

Who is Sister Ying?

Those are people from Jiang!

Li Bingbing glanced at Li Ying, who was surrounded by reporters, and then walked over to Fan Bingbing after thinking for a moment.

"Bingbing".

"Hey! What's wrong, Sister Bingbing?" Fan Bingbing turned her head.

Hmm, the way they address each other sounds rather strange.

Li Bingbing sat down next to Fan Bingbing and glanced at the script in her hand.

"What are you looking at?"

"Director Feng's new film is called 'A Sigh'," Fan Bingbing said, waving the script in her hand.

Last year, the media gave Fan Bingbing a high evaluation of "Endless Love". She is definitely not a supporting actress in this new drama. Li Bingbing nodded thoughtfully, "Your resources are really good."

Fan Bingbing didn't understand the meaning behind her words and said with a smile, "It was all thanks to Sister Hua's help in getting it, and Sister Ying too. Sister Ying is also very good to me."

Li Bingbing paused for a moment, then asked casually, "Your management contract is with Sister Ying, right?"

"Yes, that's right." Fan Bingbing nodded. "And Jingchu too, back when President Jiang made us sign with Sister Ying."

Li Bingbing was silent for a few seconds before carefully asking, "Do you think I should transfer to Sister Ying's group too?"

Fan Bingbing paused, blinked, and asked, "Why? Isn't Sister Hua doing just fine?"

"I was just asking casually," Li Bingbing said with a smile.

Fan Bingbing tilted her head and thought for a moment, "I don't really understand these things either. Anyway, right now I'm just thinking about filming well and paying back the money I owe Sister Ying as soon as possible."

Looking at her serious expression, Li Bingbing sighed inwardly.

I don't know if this girl really doesn't understand or is just pretending.

"Okay, then you should study the script carefully." Li Bingbing patted her shoulder, turned around and left.

Li Bingbing picked up the juice and took another sip, pondering to himself.

This can't be rushed; we need to wait and find a suitable opportunity.

Hong Kong.

Next Magazine.

"Editor-in-Chief Mai, why isn't it being published yet?" Wei Dashen asked anxiously.

Editor-in-Chief Mai leaned back in his chair and said slowly, "No!"

Wei Dashen was taken aback. "Huh? Why? Jiang Lai just won the Berlin Film Festival's Best Actor award; he's at the peak of his popularity right now!"

Editor-in-Chief Mai smiled and said, "You're right. He's popular now, but that's popularity in mainland China."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the flow of people on the street below.

"We're only focused on the film's commercial value and how winning awards will boost box office revenue. Who cares whether a mainland actor wins an award or not?"

"Then what about these photos of ours..." Wei Dashen said, somewhat unwilling.

"We need to take a long-term view." Editor-in-Chief Mai turned around. "Not only will we not publish it, we will also help him build momentum in Hong Kong."

Wei Dashen was dumbfounded. "Helping a mainland actor promote himself in Hong Kong? Editor-in-Chief Mai, are you kidding me?"

Editor-in-Chief Mai smiled meaningfully, "Think about it, if we hype him up and let everyone in Hong Kong know that there is such a person, rich and resourceful, once he has really established himself in Hong Kong, then we can release these photos..."

Editor-in-Chief Mai held up one finger, "That's a real blockbuster!"

Wei Dashen gave a thumbs up, "Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

Editor-in-Chief Mai waved his hand, "Alright, stop flattering me, get back to work."

Wei Dashen responded and turned to leave, but turned back at the door.

"By the way, Editor-in-Chief Mai, how should we generate buzz for him?"

Editor-in-Chief Mai picked up the newspaper on the table and waved it.

"Isn't the title of Berlin Film Festival Best Actor the best kind of prestige?"

Wei Dashen scratched his head and left.

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