Huayu: From "Good Fortune Across the Sky" to becoming a top star

StarSeeking Media.

The company was actually more lively when Jiang Xun wasn't there than when he was.

After all, they recruit college students or young people who have just graduated, so there's no backstabbing or infighting among seasoned professionals.

After spending a few days together, they quickly became close friends. The small office space was as lively as a study room.

"Did you send today's draft to the boss? Has it been approved?"

A young man was engrossed in playing Honor of Kings, his thumb flying across the screen without ever looking up.

"That's long over. I wrote 20,000 words yesterday, so I don't need to write any today. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to play games so freely."

The girl next to me sighed, slumped onto the table, and said listlessly, "It's so hard... I sent today's draft to the boss, and he said it was too pretentious, that novels aren't essays. I hope I don't fail my probation period. I really like this job."

"Yeah, I'm not very good at writing female-oriented novels." The boy kept playing his game, glancing at her occasionally. "I'll take a look after this match. Just browse the charts and see how others write; you'll get the hang of it quickly."

After he finished speaking, he added a bright smile: "My editor told me that my book has great potential, and I might even get a commission on my first book! I'm considering whether to release it online and update it at a rapid pace! The outline my boss gave me is amazing, it's all innovative."

"Wow, you're awesome, boss! You're awesome! Thank you, boss!" The girl clasped her hands together and bowed exaggeratedly.

"Tsk." The boy raised an eyebrow. "I've been learning more about the novel writing industry lately, and it seems like writing a blockbuster novel could directly support our company."

……

At another, larger workstation, a woman who was noticeably older than the others was rubbing her hands together, looking eager to get started.

Her name is Wang Yun. She is from Sichuan and graduated from Beijing Film Academy. For the past few years, she has been working as a production coordinator.

A while ago, Jiang Xun inexplicably visited her, hoping that she could become the director of his company's brokerage business.

She was somewhat surprised at first.

Because she was indeed considering a career change at the time, Jiang Xun's visit came at just the right time.

However, she originally planned to join a large company. Although she would have to climb up the ranks slowly once she got there, she was confident.

When she suddenly received Jiang Xun's invitation, she was actually a little hesitant to decline. After all, it was a newly established small company, starting from scratch with no resources, connections, or brand, and it couldn't compare to large companies at all.

However, Jiang Xun offered her a lot of money, and his company was located in her hometown.

From an agent's perspective, putting everything else aside, Jiang Xun is a very suitable person to bet on.

That face, that aura, and the contrast between his current persona and his current image are almost unique in the current entertainment industry.

She's confident she can make him a top star if given a chance.

Who would have thought that Jiang Xun would be so easy to manage?

Before she even started looking for resources for him, he had already found himself a top-tier scandal.

She just received a short WeChat message from Jiang Xun:

"Sister Wang, I've talked to the male lead of 'Better Days.' Could you please come to Yanjing and help me negotiate the salary?"

This agent is having it too easy!

"Don't worry! I'll do my best to get as many as possible for you. You have a lot of fans, you can't be considered a newcomer."

……

In the first-class cabin of the flight to Dunhuang, Jiang Xun and Zhou Dongyu were rehearsing their lines.

"So what do you want?"

"Study, take exams. Become the smartest person, find the answers." Zhou Dongyu paused, not looking at Jiang Xun, but gazing out the window, "If possible, protect the world."

Her voice was soft, but firm.

Jiang Xun turned to look at her.

"Is it possible?"

"I want to give it a try."

"Then it's settled, you protect the world... and I'll protect you."

After reading this passage, Jiang Xun frowned.

"Don't you feel that their relationship is abrupt? It's like it just popped up out of nowhere, with lines like 'You protect the world, I protect you'."

Zhou Dongyu patiently explained, "You know how censorship works. When I first got the script, it was a third thicker than it is now, and I cut it all out later. Even so, it's not certain whether it will pass censorship after filming."

"Okay." Jiang Xun nodded.

The two got off the plane around 3 p.m.

Dunhuang's airport is not large. Once you step out of the terminal, the sun shines down without any obstruction, making the air feel scorching hot.

The two then took a bus to the filming location of "One Second".

The bus traveled along the Gobi Desert highway, with vast stretches of desert outside the window. Occasionally, clusters of low-lying camel thorns could be seen, stubbornly standing tall in the wind and sand.

The film "One Second" officially held its opening ceremony and media visit yesterday, and filming officially began today.

The two discussed "Better Days" on the way, and Zhou Dongyu also shared some acting experience with Jiang Xun.

Jiang Xun felt he had gained a lot, and that what he learned was more valuable than what Xiao Tian had taught him!

Although Zhou Dongyu was an amateur when she filmed her debut film "Under the Hawthorn Tree", she was later introduced by Zhang Yimou to the Beijing Film Academy and is a true academic.

After getting off the bus, we got into the car that the film crew had come to pick us up.

After many twists and turns and a considerable amount of time was spent, we finally arrived at the Kumtag Desert.

At first glance, the sand dunes stretch out in an endless, undulating pattern, like a frozen golden ocean.

There were many photography equipment sets up in the desert, with tracks, cranes, and reflectors scattered on the sand.

Zhang Yimou, wearing sunglasses and a scarf to protect his mouth from the sand, is standing behind the monitor, gesturing confidently.

When he saw the car that was picking up Zhou Dongyu stop, he raised his hand and asked the crew to pause filming.

"Dongyu." Zhang Yimou revealed a kind smile like an old farmer, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes gathered together, and his tone was gentle.

His relationship with Zhou Dongyu has always been harmonious, and this visit to the set was arranged privately, specifically to avoid the media.

"Director Zhang." Zhou Dongyu walked over with a smile.

Jiang Xun also got out of the car.

However, his attention was not on Zhang Yimou, but on Liu Haochun following behind him.

She was very petite. Because she was already young, and Zhang Yimou's task for her was to lose weight, she looked even younger.

She wore dirty makeup and messy hair, and even though it was so hot, she was still wearing the cotton-padded jacket that Liu Guinu wore in the play.

But her eyes were bright and clear, and she had a smile on her face.

In this respect, he is comparable to Jiang Xun.

"This is Jiang Xun, the male lead I'll be working with in 'Better Days'," Zhou Dongyu introduced, turning to the side.

Zhang Yimou's gaze fell on Jiang Xun, and he looked him up and down before nodding. "I remember you. I've been seeing you on Douyin a lot lately. I didn't expect you to debut as the male lead in a big production. You have a bright future ahead of you." He reached out and patted Jiang Xun's shoulder heavily.

"Thank you, Director Zhang." Jiang Xun bowed slightly. "I admire you very much. I watched your movies when I was very young, such as 'To Live' and 'Yellow Earth.' I didn't understand the deeper meanings when I was a child, but I was still very moved by them."

"That means you have good comprehension," Zhang Yimou said with a smile, clearly pleased with Jiang Xun's flattery.

He turned and glanced at Zhou Dongyu.

At this moment, Liu Haochun also came up, obediently clasping his hands in front of him.

"Hello, Sister Dongyu." Her voice was soft and sweet, then she turned to Jiang Xun, "Hello, Brother Jiang Xun."

Finally, someone called him "brother".

Jiang Xun's body trembled, and a wave of pleasure washed over him.

My first impression of Liu Haochun was excellent.