Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years
Chapter 137 - 134 Maximum Shareholder Treatment (Request for Double Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 137: Chapter 134 Maximum Shareholder Treatment (Request for Double Monthly Tickets)

Peguins highly values Qi Hao too.

Although it is a huge entity, holding 6.5 million shares is no small matter.

According to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s disclosure, during the three trading days from December 29 to 31, Ma Huateng sold a total of 2 million shares at an average price of HKD 49.466, HKD 49.837, and HKD 49.742 per share, cashing out a total of HKD 99.43 million.

The stocks Qi Hao holds are more than three times what Ma Huateng realized from selling.

Market value is over HKD 300 million.

The organizers personally called him, hoping he would attend the Star-studded Gala and serve as the image ambassador.

After some thought, Qi Hao agreed.

Being an image ambassador means he cannot participate in the awards.

However, the Star-studded Gala is just an event to share the spotlight, so winning or losing an award doesn’t really matter, especially as it doesn’t have the newcomer award Qi Hao wants.

As an image ambassador, there isn’t much compensation or obligation.

He just needs to cooperate with the organizers to record a promotional video and walk the red carpet at the beginning of the gala.

What truly captures everyone’s attention is actually the star-studded red carpet.

Who revealed too much, who had a wardrobe malfunction, who shined brightly...

And scenarios like ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends appearing together.

Hmm, things like Qi Hao tripping on the red carpet before can count as buzzworthy attention points.

With four to five hundred celebrities tonight, it’s bound to be chaotic.

He was unaware that he was also part of this chaos, because among those four to five hundred celebrities, there had to be at least a dozen of his rumored ex-girlfriends.

You stand on the bridge looking at the scenery, while those looking at the scenery are upstairs watching you.

On the way to Wukesong Stadium, Huang Xiaoming asked puzzledly, "Just because he won a Best Actor award, so the Star-studded Gala chose him as the image ambassador?"

He really felt unconvinced.

Because the penguins didn’t even contact him over this.

This is simply too unfair.

He could accept losing to Qi Hao in competition, but he can’t accept not even having a chance to compete.

Are the differences between the four heartthrobs that big now?

Li Xue’xue looked out the window, the capital had snow yesterday, everywhere was gray and white.

She felt Huang Xiaoming was being dramatic.

If you can’t compete, you just can’t, they’ve chosen Qi Hao, so saying anything is pointless, the result is like this, even if given a chance to compete, it won’t change the reality.

"It’s not what you think."

They were in Wang Chonglei’s car, the trio from Mrs. Hua together walking the red carpet.

"What?" Huang Xiaoming looked at Wang Chonglei, thinking perhaps Wang knew some inside story about the selection.

"He... is a shareholder of Penguin, with several million shares of their stock."

Wang Chonglei looked at Huang Xiaoming with a bit of sympathy, such news might be another blow to this top star of their company.

"Shareholder?"

Huang Xiaoming was stunned.

Earlier, he learned Qi Hao was a shareholder of Mrs. Hua and the top one among celebrity shareholders, holding 3.71 million shares, even more than Feng Xiaogang.

If Qi Hao joined Mrs. Hua, just with that many shares, Mrs. Hua couldn’t treat him poorly.

By then, the title of ’Brother Hua’ wouldn’t have much to do with Huang Xiaoming.

He was a bit worried.

Therefore, he spared no expense, purchasing 1.8 million shares of Mrs. Hua.

Not that he didn’t want to buy more.

The main issue was that although he was wealthy, his liquidity was limited, and he could only afford so much in stocks.

Fortunately, he later found out Qi Hao didn’t plan to join Mrs. Hua, and Mrs. Hua devised a plan to buy back shares.

He had just relaxed when he heard Qi Hao was also a shareholder of Penguin.

"Don’t worry, when our company goes public, the returns won’t be bad," Wang Chonglei chuckled, not just Huang Xiaoming, even he was envious.

He eagerly awaited Mrs. Hua going public.

Qi Hao, who they were discussing, was already walking the red carpet, and the host was instructed to use as many complimentary words as possible when introducing him.

It was time to showcase the eloquence that helped her sweep through debaters in university.

She won countless debate competitions, not just because of her looks.

"First walking towards us is Qi Hao, the image ambassador of the Star-studded Gala. At sixteen, he entered the entertainment industry, honing his acting over the years, steadily becoming a rightful Best Actor-level actor, bringing us..."

The voice resonated throughout the venue, making Qi Hao a bit embarrassed.

To highlight Qi Hao’s status, organizers wanted to wait until Qi Hao finished walking the red carpet before allowing anyone else to go.

When Qi Hao was on the red carpet, fans cheered and shouted.

If loyalty had a competition, the fans accumulated over the decade by Qi Hao were definitely no less loyal than any idol’s fans. Moreover, he was undeniably attractive and talented, even those who wanted to dislike him found it impossible to find a reason.

However, the passersby were disappointed.

They were still discussing who Qi Hao would walk the red carpet with among his rumored girlfriends.

Would it be An Feng, Gao Yuanyuan, Fan Xuexue, or the recently rumored Tang Yan?

Rumor has it that Deng Zhao and Sun Li would attend tonight as well.

Such excitement!

If I could see them fighting on the red carpet, that would be even more delightful.

Qi Hao had no idea what they were thinking.

Otherwise, he would definitely drag them to the red carpet for a brawl.

"Please sign here."

The hostess with a slit in her dress all the way up to her thigh pointed gently to a conspicuous spot.

Qi Hao had no choice but to obediently sign his name.

Usually, he would find a corner to sign, making it appear low-key yet unique, and also saving others from being curious about how a middle schooler writes.

"Please come over here for a photo."

The hostess immediately stepped aside.

These staff members had already rehearsed a few days earlier, and various meetings emphasized the details, including mentioning that Qi Hao was a key guest for them.

The level of attention made people wonder if Qi Hao’s last name was actually Ma.

Oh, Ma Huateng was born in ’71, couldn’t have a child born in ’81, so maybe he’s a younger brother or sister then.

After Qi Hao walked to the photo area, the media on the scene immediately acted as if they’d been briefed by the organizers, snapping away at Qi Hao frantically, clearly intending for Qi Hao’s images to be plastered all over the news.

After the photo shoot, he was invited for an interview.

"Hello, Mr. Qi Hao."

"Hello, host."

Qi Hao realized that his Penguin shareholder status had come into play.

If your family sells dumplings, and there’s a customer who eats at your shop 365 days a year and packs 300 to-go orders after each meal,

just ask if you won’t look at this customer differently.

You absolutely have to pull out all the stops in terms of treatment.

"Mr. Qi Hao, I heard you’re currently filming in the Northeast, it’s really tough in this cold weather, isn’t it?"

According to the usual routine, holding onto Qi Hao would definitely lead to questions about scandals.

But on their own show, how could the host trouble Qi Hao? They first praised Qi Hao for his hard work as a director.

"It’s not too bad actually. The crew is working even harder. It’s my first time directing, and I’ve truly come to understand the challenges directors face. At the same time, standing from the director’s perspective, I’ve gained deeper insights into the actors."

Since they were inclined to praise him, Qi Hao had no choice but to go along with it.

When the meal is right up to your mouth, if you still don’t know how to eat it, you might as well just die.

"It seems like you’ve gained a lot from this, Qi Hao. I’m really looking forward to this movie. What’s it called?"

The host proactively helped Qi Hao promote the movie.

"It’s called ’Steel Piano’..."

Following that, the entire interview basically revolved around Qi Hao’s movie.

Not just "Steel Piano," but even "Lost on Journey," "Wait and See," "Chinese Paladin 3" all got a bit of promotion.

After it was about enough, they bid Qi Hao farewell to the venue.

Qi Hao’s seat was placed in the second row, center.

If it weren’t for the fact that there were quite a few big names attending today, like Han Sanping, Huang Jianxin, He Ping, Wang Chongjun, Ge You, Zhen Zidan, Liu Dehua, Li Ming, Guo Mansion, and others, the organizers would definitely have placed Qi Hao in the front row, center.

Actually, being in the second row, center, is already quite impressive.

Some of the slots in the front row aren’t necessarily better than the second row, center, typically used for accommodating those who are high-ranking but not as critical.

Sitting in the same row with Qi Hao were Jia Zhangke, Zhang Guoli, Tang Guoqiang, Han Hong, even Huang Xiaoming, Xie Tingfeng, and Fan Xuexue had to sit to the side.

Phew, thankfully, it’s not too over the top.

Qi Hao was really worried the organizers would seat him together with Han Sanping and Li Xuejian.

Penguin invested heavily this time, gathering all kinds of hard-to-meet big names, including influential ones from Xiangjiang. Even the Four Heavenly Kings were here, just missing Zhang Xueyou, and many amazing directors came too.

It might even outshine the Xiangjiang Film Golden Image Award.

Money really can make miracles happen.

However, Qi Hao didn’t immediately sit at the front but casually found a place at the back, making it easier to network with the guests.

An awards ceremony is also an important occasion for celebrity socializing.

Figures like Han Sanping and Wang Chongjun are always surrounded by stars every time.

Qi Hao was the first to walk the red carpet, and more and more people followed, including many familiar faces.

"Director Xu Ke! Director Ning Hao! Hua!" Qi Hao was talking to someone when he saw Xu Ke and the others. He immediately excused himself and went over.

Xu Ke arrived with Ning Hao and Liu Dehua.

"Qi Hao, it’s been really hard to find you."

Xu Ke sounded somewhat resentful. His "Heaven-Reaching Empire" wanted Qi Hao’s support, but personal invitations yielded no results, and even having Zhou Xun invite Qi Hao didn’t result in a meeting.

It wasn’t that he didn’t have time, but Qi Hao was also busy.

"Look at what you’re saying, here we are meeting now, aren’t we?"

Qi Hao really was a bit wary of Xu Ke.

Xu Ke used to be his favorite director. When he was just starting, he always thought it would be great to work with Xu Ke someday.

But this old guy’s style has changed drastically in recent years, with none of the flair from "New Dragon Gate Inn," "Cyan Snake," or "Swordsman."

What kind of stuff is he making now?

He finally got to act in one of his movies, encountering "Seven Swords," a work with both box office failure and plummeting reputation.

As a result, Qi Hao now tries to avoid Xu Ke whenever he can.