Veteran Hong Kong stars reorganize the Chinese entertainment industry.

Liu Zhongze really couldn't understand why, in the 80s, every artist would be happy to receive guidance from a strong contemporary artist. How come in this day and age, when you give someone some acting advice, they can be so malicious?

Ah Ming had a dark expression the whole time and was completely uncooperative. Only when the director roared at him again, telling him to get out if he didn't act, and that the director didn't mind killing off the Dragon King's son-in-law before the finale, did Ah Ming finally behave himself.

He began to try to portray the feeling of Liu Zhongze's performance. Although the transformation was not as obvious as that of the protagonist on the side of the Ugly Kingdom's president, he still added a few points to Amin's acting skills, so that the director would not frown when watching from behind the monitor.

Amidst Amin's disdainful glances and the assistant director's respectful farewell, Liu Zhongze left the Dragon King's Son-in-Law production team.

Instead of joining another short drama production called "When Prices Drop Ten Thousand Times Tomorrow," he turned on his walkie-talkie and asked the director, "When will my scenes be filmed?"

"Teacher Liu, do you have something else to attend to? I can arrange for you to rehearse with the lead actors in advance."

"No, I'm just bored. I don't know what to do on set, or maybe I should just move props around for the crew?"

"You're too kind, Teacher Liu. Our crew doesn't lack staff to move things, but we do lack a master actor like you. You can go eat in the cafeteria first, and I'll have someone invite you when it's your turn to film."

After learning the location of the cafeteria, Liu Zhongze said, "No need to invite me, just let me know and I'll come as soon as possible."

That's how artists were in the 80s: humble, hardworking, and willing to do anything as long as they had roles to play.

TWB's days weren't as easy as they are now. Every drama they filmed had a tight schedule. Back then, there were usually gangsters guarding the film crews. If they found that the progress was too slow, the minor actors in the crew would usually become their targets for venting their anger and a means for them to threaten the crew.

Liu Zhongze found the canteen in the vertical drama base. There weren't many people eating there, but there were many dishes in the serving area that were kept warm, as if the crew had deliberately arranged it so that they could have a good meal after filming.

Just as Liu Zhongze picked up a plate, he heard the angry voice of the woman next to him: "Which film crew are you from? It's not lunchtime yet. Only the lead actors and directors are allowed to eat!"

"Ah? The director called me over..." Liu Zhongze didn't lose his temper and still acted very humbly.

"You don't look like a lead actor at all. Are you some extra here to steal a meal? Your makeup makes you look like a corpse. Don't make me lose my job."

The cafeteria lady not only refused to let Liu Zhongze eat, but also severely insulted his deliberately chiseled jawline.

This left Liu Zhongze stunned. For a moment, he felt as if he had returned to the 80s when he was receiving his lunchbox. Back then, the production assistants would always bully minor supporting actors like him who never stood out. Zhou Xingxing was with him at the time, and the two of them gave an awkward smile and walked away.

Liu Zhongze found a seat and saw the man in makeup from before. Although he wasn't acting, the aunt didn't dare to say anything when he picked up the plate.

He had clearly gotten the role, but he hadn't received the treatment he deserved. Even though Liu Zhongze was humble enough, he couldn't allow his efforts to be negated so quickly.

He returned to the food area, his face darkening for the first time: "Why is it that I got the role and worked hard, but you won't give me food, while he, an auditioning actor who didn't get the role, can eat here? This is unfair!"

You can openly bully minor actors and supporting characters, but the director was just praising his acting skills, and now he's even denying him food. This stark contrast is something Liu Zhongze simply can't understand.

The man in makeup once again revealed his disdainful expression. It could be said that the two had been in an adversarial relationship ever since they entered the same room for their auditions, at least that's what the man in makeup thought.

"Who do you think you are? If it weren't for Director Chen Yuyi, would I have come all this way to audition for a supporting male role? I'm a seasoned leading man with three hit short dramas under my belt. You think you can compare to me?"

Liu Zhongze did not back down at all. This was no longer an era where gangsters ran rampant. Even in the 80s, he would never give up his things to others.

At that time, if Liu Zhongze had given up what belonged to him, he would have starved to death!

Liu Zhongze argued, "The director asked me to come here for dinner. If he gets to eat just for auditioning, then I should eat too. I have more work than him."

The cafeteria lady ignored Liu Zhongze and asked the man in makeup with a smile, "Chen Siyu, what do you want to eat? I'll put whatever I want on your plate. Don't bother with these extras."

Chen Siyu shook his head dismissively, as if to say: Anyone with eyes can see the huge difference between you and me. What are you still overestimating yourself for? Why don't you get out of here?

Liu Zhongze clenched his fists, then loosened them weakly.

Yes, whether it was in the 80s or now, talent isn't everything; background and popularity are what truly matter.

"Teacher!" Xiaoyu waved a name tag and ran quickly toward the rice serving area.

Chen Siyu glanced at Liu Zhongze, smiled disdainfully again, then pretended to be well-mannered, walked up to Xiaoyu, and reached out to take the work badge from Xiaoyu's hand.

Unexpectedly, the little fish passed right through his arms and went straight to Liu Zhongze. He said, "Teacher, I forgot to give you your work badge. You need this to come to the cafeteria, otherwise the auntie won't let you eat."

When Xiaoyu noticed that Liu Zhongze hadn't taken the work badge, Mingrui sensed something was wrong. He looked at the cafeteria lady and asked in a cold voice, "Auntie, what's going on?"

The auntie's hands trembled with fright, and she stammered, "I don't know. This man said he wanted to eat, but I didn't recognize him. I thought he was an extra, so I didn't dare give him food, and then...and then..."

"And then what?" Little Fish was unusually assertive for once.

"Heh." Chen Siyu sneered, seemingly not taking the director's assistant, Xiaoyu, seriously. "Then I'm going to eat, so what?"

Xiao Yu frowned as he looked at Chen Siyu. He knew who the other party was, but after glancing at Liu Zhongze, he no longer had any concerns.

"Why is an actor who can't even get a supporting role acting so arrogantly? Did the director say you could eat?"

Chen Siyu blushed with anger at Xiaoyu's words. He said "Okay" three times in a row, and then said, "From now on, I, Chen Siyu, will never work with Director Chen Yuyi again, unless Director Chen Yuyi fires you, his little assistant!"

After saying that, Chen Siyu seemed certain that his assistant Xiaoyu would be fired. He turned around and mocked, "Who cares about your cheap leftovers? High-end food in hotels is what a hit lead actor like me should eat."