Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years
Chapter 58 - 57: Not Stooping to a Fool’s Level (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 58: Chapter 57: Not Stooping to a Fool’s Level (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Apart from the company registration issues, Qi Hao also had to attend the premiere of "King of Kung Fu."

This film, co-produced with Hollywood, had a hefty investment of five hundred million and was star-studded.

It premiered in North America on April 18, and later on April 24 in Huaxia’s mainland, with a grand premiere held in the capital.

The invitation for Qi Hao was sent by Li Lianjie.

After all, they had worked together on "Oath of Allegiance," and the cooperation was pleasant. Now that Qi Hao’s popularity in the mainland is so high, naturally, he was invited to help support the event.

Moreover, Qi Hao had complicated relationships with both An Feng and Li Xue’xue, who were in the movie.

This kind of hype is definitely a huge draw for the film.

If Qi Hao weren’t attending the Beijing College Student Film Festival and had stayed a few extra days for the company registration, he might have found an excuse to avoid being on stage with two rumored ex-girlfriends simultaneously.

However, upon arrival, he realized there were many female stars present.

Fortunately, there were no other rumored girlfriends.

At least Fan Xuexue didn’t come.

Fan Xuexue left Mrs. Hua to start her own agency, rumored to have lost in the competition with Li Xue’xue for the leading actress title.

Now that Li Xue’xue’s movie is being released, she naturally had no reason to join the hustle.

Qi Hao’s arrival made the red carpet livelier.

Unfortunately, the media still felt disappointed. They wished Qi Hao could have walked the red carpet hand in hand with An Feng and Li Xue’xue.

Clearly, he could rely on good looks to get married, yet he insists on being single based on talent.

Qi Hao went to the guest area to take a seat. Today, the protagonists were the creators of "King of Kung Fu," and a supporting guest like him just needed to stay quiet there.

Many celebrities attended this time, including Zhao Wenzhuo and his wife, Dong Xuan, Yu Quan, Shang Wenjie, Zhang Liangying, Huang Xiaoming, Sun Nan, Hao Lei, and others.

Qi Hao was arranged to sit with Huang Xiaoming.

The film company deliberately arranged this—they knew it would stir up interest even more, and if the two of them started fighting, it would be even better.

These two had never worked together and were direct competitors.

Huang Xiaoming had a much better start than Qi Hao.

He graduated from the Beijing Film Academy’s Class of ’96 star class, and the year Qi Hao ran away from home to try his luck in the capital, Huang Xiaoming, who was a sophomore, landed his first commercial and earned 1500 yuan from it.

By the next year, Qi Hao was still playing small roles.

Meanwhile, Huang Xiaoming had become the male lead in a CCTV-produced drama, "Love is Not a Game."

In the third year, Qi Hao was still playing small roles.

Huang Xiaoming starred in the film "Let’s Get Married," again as the male lead.

Later, he worked with Chenbao Country in "Dragon Ball Storm"; collaborated with Wang Xueqi and Xiaotao Hong in "Bright Heart"; and with Chen Daoming in "Emperor of the Han Dynasty"...

Even when Qi Hao’s resources gradually improved, he still couldn’t compare to Huang Xiaoming.

However, the casting controversy for "The Return of the Condor Heroes" was sensational, with Nie Yuan and Huang Xiaoming fighting over the role, only for Qi Hao to snatch it at the last moment. From then on, Qi Hao’s development skyrocketed.

Qi Hao was also the first of the four prominent young actors to ditch his idol image.

This boldness earned him the Golden Rooster Best Actor award.

He also got the chance to join the cast of "Oath of Allegiance," acting alongside Li Lianjie and Liu Dehua.

Fortunately, Qi Hao and Huang Xiaoming weren’t petty, so even when arranged to sit together, they managed to chat pleasantly.

In fact, during the casting of "The Return of the Condor Heroes," it was Huang Xiaoming and Nie Yuan who fell out. Even if they weren’t happy with Qi Hao, nothing real ever happened.

"Is your ’The Deer and the Cauldron’ coming out soon?"

"Yes."

"What day?"

"May 5th, Jiangsu Variety Channel."

"If I have time, I’ll definitely watch it. ’The Deer and the Cauldron’ is great, lots of actresses in it."

"..."

Forget it, don’t bother with fools.

You think everyone’s like you, making rumors all the time acting, and the sad thing is you only make rumors, not even having a girlfriend.

Even feces has someone to flush it, but your hand... No one holds!

"How’s your ’Chinese Paladin 3’ filming going?"

"It’s been over three months of filming, and the scenes in Hengdian should be done by mid-May. The rest will be shot in other places, so progress will be faster."

The two were silent for a while, Qi Hao couldn’t hold back and turned to look at Huang Xiaoming, asking quietly:

"About your ’Sharpshooter,’ ahem..."

"..."

If you want to ask, just ask—why the heck are you coughing?

Weren’t you always acting all aloof? Where’s all this curiosity coming from?

"It can’t be shown anymore, not in the mainland. In Xiangjiang, it’ll air once the controversy dies down next year. It’s just bad luck, nothing can be done."

Huang Xiaoming sighed and said.

The issue with "Sharpshooter" was in the actors; it included a cameo by a photographer with the surname Chen.

The film was originally scheduled for release at the end of March 2008, but in February, a photographer surnamed Chen had works exposed, and the film couldn’t get the approval for release in the mainland.

The film company decided to postpone the release to May, declaring that the photographer’s scenes wouldn’t be deleted.

However, as the scandal continued to grow, the film was destined not to receive a release approval in the mainland, and they could only release it in Xiangjiang to possibly recover some losses.

After a moment of silence, Huang Xiaoming decided to fight back and asked:

"Didn’t you just have a rumor with Yang Mi a few days ago, and now you’ve switched to someone else?"

"Whether to switch or not, it’s not up to me to decide..."

"Just get a girlfriend already, you’re acting like Tang Monk’s Flesh."

Why not be bold? When you meet a girl you like, if you’re lucky, you get true love; if not, you get some thrill.

Speaking of which, Qi Hao and Huang Xiaoming were both involved in a love triangle rumor.

Back then, after Huang Xiaoming broke up with Qin Lan, somehow it was spun into Qin Lan falling for Qi Hao and abandoning Huang Xiaoming.

Qi Hao felt totally wronged.

He and Qin Lan hadn’t even collaborated together.

At most, they attended an event together, arranged by the organizers to sit in the same car, and they weren’t the only ones in it.

Clearly, it was you, Huang Xiaoming, who fell for Li Fei’Er, you heartbreaker.

Why does it hurt me the most every time!

Now with Huang Xiaoming asking about finding a girlfriend, Qi Hao got a bit impatient and said:

"You don’t have a girlfriend either right now."

"I’ve never lacked women."

Huang Xiaoming said casually while watching the interactions among the King of Kung Fu creators on stage.

Qi Hao was speechless, seriously, this guy was putting on a show.

Actually, both women on stage had rumors with him, but he didn’t want to brag about it.

It’s not worth bragging about anyway.

In this world, birth, aging, sickness, death, love separation, resentment prolonged, unattained desires, unwillingness to let go...

No one should laugh at anyone.

If someone likes you, you don’t have to accept it, but at least don’t mock them.

"There’s still a bit of time before the movie broadcast. We’ve got two heavyweight guests here; shall we invite them up to greet the audience, shall we?"

Su Mang of Basha Group was playing as the host. Judging from her perspective, it wasn’t Qi Hao being narcissistic; he thought she was speaking about both him and Huang Xiaoming.

Jeez, really just stirring things up for fun.

Me and Huang Xiaoming, me and An Feng, Li Xuexue, today I’m surely not making it out alive from this showdown, right?

Sure enough, Su Mang called out Qi Hao and Huang Xiaoming’s names.

Both applauded while standing up, bowing to the surroundings before heading to the stage.

"Wow, Qi Hao, you look so handsome with glasses!" Su Mang exaggerated.

"Thanks." Qi Hao coldly replied.

Huang Xiaoming silently mocked, damn it, he’s really putting on airs, pretending to be aloof, even acting cultured.

"Were both of you planning to come together?" Su Mang asked.

Huang Xiaoming merely smiled, seeming to want Qi Hao to continue speaking, weren’t you really good at putting on a show? Keep it up then.

"It’s all fate..."

"It looks like you two have a really good relationship. What do you have to say about today’s film?"

Qi Hao thought for a moment, then said: "I haven’t seen the film yet, so I really can’t answer whether it’s good or not, but Fang Long and Li Lianjie teaming up has already maxed out my expectations."

"Isn’t Li Xuexue and An Feng joining worth your expectations?" Su Mang suddenly chimed in.

Xiaoming nearly laughed out loud beside them.

"Can’t help it, it’s already maxed, their inclusion is a pleasant surprise."

Qi Hao still didn’t show much expression.

Nonetheless, his answer was humorous and witty, perfectly diffusing any potential awkwardness at the moment.

Su Mang turned her gaze to Huang Xiaoming.

"I think Kung Fu is a very magical thing. Personally, I really enjoy Kung Fu movies. I’ve always liked Fang Long and Li Lianjie as Kung Fu actors, and I watch almost every one of their films. Being able to support them here today, I’m truly honored."

Huang Xiaoming spoke sincerely, giving ample respect to the film side.

"You two are the hottest male celebrities, and everyone is particularly curious about your views on love. Could you share them with us?"

Su Mang tried her best to create topics.

Impossible to ask Qi Hao and Huang Xiaoming about their rivalries over territory, so the relationship issues of these two single, quality male idols naturally became the hottest topic.

Huang Xiaoming paused, then said: "I believe love is a complex entity filled with trust, tolerance, and self-pursuit. I hope to provide a sense of security to my other half, and my other half can stir my desire to protect."

Qi Hao silently mocked in his heart.

You just like weak ones. Look at all your picks, all thick eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, never changing package deals.

Sense of security, desire to protect, have you been hurt by rich women and tycoons?