Support Chinese-language films, return ten times the losses

To Tang Jinshan's surprise...

Chef Huang actually came to our door through Jiang Wen.

Because he and Jiang Wu were classmates.

Within the Beijing Film Academy system, he has quite a strong network of connections.

"Hello Mr. Tang, I am Huang Lei. I auditioned for Director Er's 'Truth or Dare' and made it to the second round of auditions."

Huang Lei was clearly well-prepared, carrying a large pile of documents.

This includes all his previous works.

"I starred in Chen Shiren's 'Life on a String,' which was nominated for the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival."

This is his proudest achievement.

In fact, the female lead in this movie is Xu Qing.

He was unaware of the relationship between Tang Jinshan and Xu Qing; otherwise, he might have been able to reach them through Xu Qing's connections.

"I also wrote, directed, and starred in the stage plays 'The Gadfly' and 'The Scarlet Letter'."

"He starred in director Yu Rentai's 'The Phantom Lover,' working with Leslie Cheung and Wu Qianlian, and won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Changchun Film Festival."

"Because of this movie, the owner of Formosa Records recognized my musical talent and signed me to a six-year contract."

He has released two albums so far, one of which is titled "Singing While Walking," produced by Zhang Yusheng.

At this point, a hint of sadness appeared on Huang Lei's face.

Last November, Zhang Yusheng tragically passed away at a young age due to a car accident.

A musical genius has fallen.

The Chinese music scene has lost a great talent.

"Another album, 'I Think I Am the Sea,' was released in July of this year, and its official sales exceeded 500,000 copies."

Huang Lei had a hint of pride on his face.

The reason he brought out both music albums is because the male protagonist of "Truth or Dare" is a newspaper reporter who needs to portray a multi-talented character.

What's needed is a fashionable urban style.

Like the Four Heavenly Kings, he is a triple threat in film, television, and music, and also teaches and educates people, which clearly fits this image.

Moreover, he has always pursued an artistic path.

The style of both music albums is also the same.

Tang Jinshan listened quietly to his boasting.

However, it must be admitted that his resume is indeed very impressive among the new generation of Chinese entertainment industry.

It just feels a bit odd to combine the three identities of acting in Chen Shiren's plays, being a teacher at the Beijing Film Academy, and singing.

He's not a professional singer; singing is most likely just something he does for fun.

At least, there's no indication that Tang Jinshan has achieved anything in this area in the future.

On the contrary, he became very successful playing the role of a chef.

Out of curiosity, he picked up an album and started playing it.

That's already 500,000 units sold? Does that include cassette tapes?

The title track, "I Think I Am the Sea," also has a music video, so it seems the production team put a lot of effort into it.

Tang Jinshan's eyes lit up when he saw the girl inside.

"This girl is great! She has a good image and temperament. It's a pity she's only in a music video. If she could enter the entertainment industry, she would definitely have a bright future."

Seeing the admiring look in Tang Jinshan's eyes, Huang Lei was momentarily stunned.

Tang Jinshan's name is very well-known.

The nickname "female celebrity killer" isn't given lightly.

He has been constantly linked to two of Hong Kong's most beautiful women, Li Jiaxin and Rosamund Kwan.

He even openly pursued Chingmy Yau, causing Wan Qiwen and Donnie Yen's relationship to break up...

Its destructive power is extraordinary!

Who could resist such a young, wealthy, and handsome man?

A man who achieves this level of success is the envy of countless people.

Including himself.

When I become a superstar someday, such wonderful days await me!

Looking at the spirited Tang Jinshan, he was filled with hope for the future!

"Do you know her? She's not your girlfriend, is she?"

Tang Jinshan looked at Huang Lei.

"No, no, she's my student."

For some inexplicable reason, Huang Lei said something as if possessed.

Tang Jinshan was also taken aback.

Did I mistake someone for someone else?

"So she's your student, Professor Huang! No wonder it's the Beijing Film Academy, the quality is really high! What's her name? What year is she in? What works has she acted in? Is she signed with an agency?"

He asked a barrage of questions.

"Her name is Sun Li. She's a senior in college and hasn't acted in a play yet."

Huang Lei managed to utter a sentence.

"With that kind of image and demeanor, she hasn't acted yet in her senior year? Could it be that you, her teacher, are preventing her from acting?"

Tang Jinshan expressed his doubts.

You with thick eyebrows and big eyes, I almost fell for your trick!

Asking me for a role and then daring to lie to me? Do you really think I'm a sucker?

"No, she stayed at school to study on her own. She's a good student."

Huang Lei was completely unaware that he had already left a bad impression on his benefactor.

In fact, deceiving one's benefactor is a capital offense.

"I like students who can calm down and reflect amidst the glitz and glamour. I'm very interested in her. Could you introduce me to her?"

Tang Jinshan's intentions were quite obvious, without any attempt to hide them.

Anyway, Huang Lei has done his fair share of pimping for students.

At that moment, Huang Lei felt like his head was turning green.

However, Tang Jinshan had already shown great interest in Sun Li.

If I refuse, I definitely won't get the role.

A co-production between Hong Kong and Singapore, with an investment of 20 million, directed by Hong Kong Film Awards Best Director Derek Yee, and starring Singapore's most popular actress Fann Wong.

Who could resist a male lead like that?

Moreover, after a trip to Hong Kong, his market value increases significantly; the prices for GG's endorsements, commercial performances, and dinners are all different.

However, the role is not the most important thing.

Compared to that, climbing up Tangjinshan, this towering tree, is the most important thing!

"It's an honor for her to be chosen by President Tang. I'll try to contact her for you."

With his thoughts churning, Huang Lei finally gritted his teeth and uttered words that were unfamiliar to him.

"Okay, you give it a try first."

Tang Jinshan's face remained ambiguous.

But a storm was already brewing in my heart.

He only intended to play a trick on Chef Huang, but he never expected this!

He actually went all out! He even acted as a matchmaker for himself and Sun Li!

Selling one's wife for personal gain? Is this even human?

but……

Why do I suddenly feel so excited?

There are too many temptations in the outside world, and it's not easy to stay true to yourself!

Tang Jinshan sighed deeply.

There are bad people in the entertainment industry!

You're using this to test your sugar daddy?

Which major investor can withstand such a test?

I also want to challenge my weakness!

……

Huang Lei returned home with a heavy heart and invited Sun Li out.

He lived in a faculty apartment, while Sun Li lived in a student dormitory; the two did not live together.

Although their teacher-student relationship was criticized by many, he was just a teaching assistant at the time, so it didn't matter much.

He has already been officially appointed and retained, so living together would have a significant impact.

The school leaders wouldn't allow it either.

I originally thought that happiness would begin once Sun Li graduated.

However, now she has to be given away to someone else herself.

it hurts!

You surnamed Tang, you're not human!

One day...

"Teacher Huang, what's wrong? Is something the matter?"

Sun Li still habitually calls her boyfriend "teacher".

Seeing his gloomy face and swollen eyes, and the fact that he had asked her to come out and talk, she had a feeling that something was amiss.

"Tell me, what's the point of teaching? When will it ever end?"

Huang Lei muttered to himself.

Looking at Sun Li's pretty face, he was somewhat dazed.

Soon, it will belong to someone else.