Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years
Chapter 93 - 092: Isn’t This Being Cheap (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

Chapter 93: Chapter 092: Isn’t This Being Cheap (Requesting Monthly Tickets)

"I won’t make much money from this movie, it’s just to boost my reputation a bit. Let’s give it a try and show those people that I can direct commercial films and you all have the talent to act in comedy movies."

Ye Weimin raised his wine glass.

He had some confidence in the script and subject, feeling it would have a good market in the mainland.

After all, it talks about something everyone deeply relates to.

"Choose the timing well. I think the Spring Festival would be nice."

Qi Hao calculated the time and realized this year’s Spring Festival slot was surely impossible, but next year’s would be great.

"During Spring Festival, everyone likes to watch joyous things. Yet, the Spring Festival travel rush doesn’t seem joyful at all." Wang Baoqiang didn’t have any fond feelings towards the travel rush.

Because he had been poor, extremely poor in fact.

He couldn’t even afford a sleeper ticket.

What is the Spring Festival travel rush?

It’s when you have to go and line up at the ticket office early in the morning several days in advance.

In the freezing cold, if there’s some wind, it’s definitely an unpleasant experience.

Finally, you reach the front of the line.

Sigh, no tickets left!

Come back tomorrow!

At that moment, you’d curse in your heart.

Moreover, the service at ticket offices is usually not good. If you complain a bit, they might curse you directly.

Even if you get a ticket, it’s most likely without a seat.

When you finally squeeze onto the train with your luggage, you’ll find there’s not even a spot to put your foot.

To make matters worse, there’s probably someone next to you... taking off their shoes.

The smell will absolutely make you question your life choices.

If it’s a short trip, it’s fine. But if it’s a long one, like you’re a southerner who ends up at Shihezi University—then congratulations, after days and nights you might not even know north from south.

"Our film isn’t accentuating the negativity of the travel rush, but rather from a different angle, using comedy to deconstruct it. No matter the theme, as long as you make people laugh, it’s joyous."

Just reading the jokes the scriptwriters had integrated, Qi Hao laughed multiple times.

"You’re the agent for the investors, so it’s up to you."

Ye Weimin certainly wouldn’t have any objections.

After the serious talk, Wang Baoqiang and his agent, Weng Jinyu, quickly left.

Their schedule didn’t allow them to delay for long.

As for other cooperative details, due to Wang Baoqiang’s private relationship with Qi Hao, they didn’t worry about any issues without a contract.

Wang Baoqiang drove, and his agent-cum-girlfriend sat in the passenger seat.

Evidently, once the agent becomes a girlfriend, her status rises sharply.

Turnover and sing.

"This pie is quite good; Qi Hao is really loyal." Weng Jinyu praised.

She knew Qi Hao even earlier than Wang Baoqiang.

Qi Hao is very loyal.

During the filming of "Soldier Assault," Wang Baoqiang’s pay was 40,000 yuan per episode, totaling around a million yuan for the whole series.

With the upcoming "Shunliu," his pay rose to 80,000 yuan per episode, totaling around two million yuan for the series.

A pay of about a million isn’t too low for Wang Baoqiang.

"Sure, when we first got this car, he even loaned me the money to pay for it."

Wang Baoqiang could afford it, but when Qi Hao bought the car, he asked if he wanted one too. After he agreed, Qi Hao paid for two cars.

Only after the car arrived did he pay Qi Hao.

"I don’t know what he’s lacking; I should send him a gift."

Weng Jinyu was thinking about the courtesy exchanges.

Wang Baoqiang might not have considered it, but she valued the 15% that Qi Hao gave rather than the one million.

It’s said Qi Hao is already venturing into capital investments.

Weng Jinyu thought they could also consider it.

Without transitioning to capital, they’re mere ants in the end.

Since it’s a path they must take eventually, planning now is like preparing for a rainy day.

To prevent Qi Hao from becoming a towering capital figure they can only look up to, and ending up in awkward situations when drinking later.

"He needs a girlfriend..." Wang Baoqiang said with a smile.

"Uh, everyone knows he needs a girlfriend, but isn’t he getting quite old now? Why doesn’t he find a girlfriend? Could it be he hasn’t met someone he likes?"

One major reason Weng Jinyu chose Wang Baoqiang was because, like Qi Hao, he was very restrained.

Many people succumb to physiological needs. Regardless of whether they truly like someone, when encountering a beauty, the mind is often preoccupied with undressing them for intimate contact.

While a few value psychological needs more.

Weng Jinyu hoped her boyfriend wouldn’t toss her aside for someone younger if he got famous years later.

Of course, probabilities aren’t absolute.

Wang Baoqiang may not like playing now, but it doesn’t mean he won’t in the future.

But at least he doesn’t now.

If you find someone who enjoys playing now, do you expect them to settle down when they can’t play anymore?

"He, he probably has someone he likes, but you know, his alcohol tolerance is too high. Before he gets drunk, I’m already getting woozy and about to pass out."

Wang Baoqiang said uncertainly.

"What do you think, if he liked a girl, what would she be like?" Weng Jinyu asked curiously.

When she met Qi Hao, he was already a popular young star.

There were countless rumors but none serious.

What kind of girl does Qi Hao like?

Qi Hao surely likes beautiful girls. After all, every man likes beautiful ladies.

Baoqiang also likes pretty things.

He mustered this lifetime’s greatest courage to chase after Weng Jinyu, simply because Weng Jinyu is pretty.

"Uh... I can’t really tell, Qi Hao seems not very bright, but he actually has strong principles, and... well, his cunning runs deep, not easily seen through."

Baoqiang isn’t keen to say his friend is cunning.

But in reality, no one is a simpleton.

Qi Hao isn’t, he isn’t either; a true simpleton wouldn’t survive past the second day in the entertainment industry.

"At least he likes women, right?"

Weng Jinyu appears as the strong woman type to outsiders, rarely smiles, but before Baoqiang, she shows a very human side.

She even occasionally acts coy and jokes.

Once Old Tian accidentally witnessed it, almost disgusted Old Tian to death.

"Of course!" Baoqiang affirmed confidently.

A woman-loving Qi Hao is currently at the set participating in the crew scenes shoot.

This kind of scene doesn’t require much acting, but tests collaboration more.

If anyone makes a mistake, everyone in the shot must redo the take.

The chance of NG is naturally higher than usual.

"Heard you’re starting to direct yourself?" Fan Xuexue approached Qi Hao.

Qi Hao really keeps refreshing her perception.

Previously on a show, she stated Qi Hao matches her ideal partner standards, coupled with the red carpet proposal "misunderstanding," it reignited her and Qi Hao’s rumors.

However, reality is frustrating.

She’s at a critical stage in her career, even love must consider career development needs.

Qi Hao is just an actor.

Destined to provide not much help to her.

And she’s past the age to abandon all for feelings.

Unexpectedly though, Qi Hao actually snagged a coal boss worth billions, and became one of the October Fortress’s producers.

Initially, Fan Xuexue suspected Qi Hao of selling himself.

Even asked people in the capital circle to investigate.

Learned that Gao Yang doesn’t have such a fetish.

She started feeling tempted.

Hmm, wanting a taste of... Qi Hao.

So handsome, yet always maintains themselves, it’s quite attractive to normal women.

Now with a capital background, even marriage isn’t an unacceptable prospect.

As for Qi Hao wanting to be a director, Fan Xuexue thinks it’s a sign of ambition too.

If it was before when Qi Hao lacked a capital background, she might’ve thought Qi Hao was naive.

"What filming, just an MV. Where have you been these days? Otherwise, I’d have asked you to help star in the MV."

Qi Hao said half-seriously.

If Old Tian were here, he’d probably mock Qi Hao’s low gender boundaries.

He just asked Tang Yan to shoot an MV, yet he’s here teasing Fan Xuexue.

There’s no way you’d actually let her star.

Aren’t you just asking for trouble?

"Haha, really? Then I’ll get someone to make a single, we can shoot an MV." Fan Xuexue was unabashed.

She released an album back in 2005.

Released four singles last year, two this year, one "Peak of Ten Thousand Mountains" partnered with Lin Junjie for the Olympics.

Qi Hao was a bit taken aback, quickly changed the subject, "I thought you went to the international film festival."

Fan Xuexue is a regular on the international film festival red carpets.

Initially, she rode the coattails of the red carpet, mocked by media as the carpet star, but later started having works, last year’s film "Apple" was even shortlisted for the 57th Berlin International Film Festival main competition.

"No, I starred in Teacher He Ping’s film Wheat Field." Fan Xuexue said.

Turns out she was juggling between roles.

Qi Hao realized, this is actually quite normal in the entertainment industry.

Fan Xuexue’s role in October Fortress is very small, less than An Feng’s.

After a brief silence, Fan Xuexue suddenly asked: "Are you free tonight?"

Qi Hao looked at her in surprise, quickly said, "Didn’t I say there’s a night shoot tonight?"

What the hell, is this woman finally going to make her move on me?

"Oh, you guys have a shoot."

Fan Xuexue felt helpless, she’s leaving tomorrow, hoped she could arrange to dine with Qi Hao.

If someone "happened" to take a photo, then the rumors could be stirred up again.

Instead of how it is now, letting that newbie star Tang Yan be arrogant, having shot a drama isn’t enough, even shot an MV.

An Feng is useless too.

You’ve been hanging around the set all day, yet let Qi Hao go outside to shoot an MV.

She turned and glanced at An Feng not far away.

During this break, An Feng had a book resting on his knee, reading while munching on... little twists?

No idea what book he’s reading.

Fan Xuexue just went over, attempted to sneak a peek at what book he’s reading, but he discreetly covered it.

Could it be an erotic novel?

Fan Xuexue knows An Feng’s room is right next to Qi Hao’s — because her room is on the other side of Qi Hao’s.

Being away from the crew these days, no idea if those two have visited each other.