The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 113 Why should I quit?



Chapter 113 Why should I quit?

Chapter 113 Why should I quit?

Hearing Ji Qingxu agree without hesitation, Fan Xiaopang was stunned for a moment, then tentatively said, "I mean, I'd like to visit your school."

"I heard you."

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After staring at Ji Qingxu for a while, Fan Xiaopang happily started eating his lunch.

Glancing at Fan Xiaopang's happy face, Ji Qingxu smiled and picked up a piece of fish with his chopsticks.

After lunch, the two went downstairs to the Beijing Film Academy.

"That's great. My biggest regret in life is not going to college."

"Understand!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang retorted playfully, "So you know everything now?"

Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "The more people lack something, the more they want it. But once they get it, they realize it's not all that great."

"Wow, people who have been to college are different; they know so much."

"Anyway, I definitely know more than someone like you who didn't go to college."

"Tch, I've been to school too, don't underestimate me."

"I dare not underestimate you. Look how many people recognize you since you walked in—more people recognize me than I do."

Hearing this, Fan Xiaopang said smugly, "Of course, I'm much more famous than you."

"That's correct, after all, you played the role..."

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"Ji Qingxu, if you dare say that, I'll bite you to death."

Seeing Fan Xiaopang glaring fiercely at him, Ji Qingxu burst into laughter.

Fan Xiaopang couldn't help but punch Ji Qingxu, "You bastard, all you do is mock me."

Ji Qingxu smiled and shook his head. "I wasn't mocking you."

Seeing that Ji Qingxu's smile didn't actually contain any mockery, Fan Xiaopang pursed his lips.

Is that the only role I have that you remember?

Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Although Jin Suo is just a minor supporting role, I think it's a success that people can recognize you at a glance."

Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes. "Then wouldn't the main character be even more successful?"

"Didn't it work? Did anyone know those two actresses before?"

"Hmph, I'll definitely play an even more successful role."

"Yeah, keep it up. I hope I can also play a role that everyone can recognize me at first glance."

Even if it's just a minor supporting role?

"Well, how many actors in China can be recognized by the audience the moment they appear in public?"

"Why not? It's like..."

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Seeing Fan Xiaopang deep in thought, Ji Qingxu laughed and said, "Besides the well-known examples, can't you think of any others?"

Fan Xiaopang rolled his eyes at Ji Qingxu and strode forward.

"Do you need to use the restroom?"

"Is that not allowed?"

"Hehe, okay."

Hearing laughter behind him, Fan Xiaopang pouted. "You little rascal, you're always making fun of others."

After the weekend, Fan Xiaopang left, and Ji Qingxu returned to school to continue his classes.

After finishing classes on Monday morning, Ji Qingxu ate lunch and returned to his dormitory to rest. Just as he lay down, Zhu Yawen walked into the dormitory with several newspapers.

"Brother Chicken, you're in the newspaper."

Seeing the mischievous grin on Zhu Yawen's face, Ji Qingxu gestured and took the newspaper from his hand.

Rising star Fan Xiaopang is suspected of having a romance with Ji Qingxu, a rising star at the Beijing Film Academy.

Fan Xiaopang chases his love all the way to the Beijing Film Academy campus.

Fan Xiaopang and Ji Qingxu entered the same residential compound.

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Seeing the headlines and pictures in the newspaper, Ji Qingxu raised an eyebrow. Fan Xiaopang was quite capable; these photos were taken by reporters hired by Fan Xiaopang. As for why she did this, it was because although Fan Xiaopang had some fame, she wasn't the most famous one.

The most popular actresses in mainland China right now are Buffy Zhao, Zhang Ziyi, Zhou Xun, and Xu Jinglei, who were named the "Four Little Flowers" by the Southern Metropolis Daily in 02.

As for Shuang, she is still a bit behind the other four. Of course, it's not like there aren't reporters following Fan Xiaopang, but compared to those four and Hong Kong actresses like Wang Fei and Zhang Baizhi, mainland actresses are still not as attractive to reporters in this respect.

Having been in the industry for several years, Ji Qingxu has a certain understanding of it. Apart from those very famous artists, most of the news about less famous artists is actually taken by reporters hired by the artists themselves or their rivals.

Unlike later generations, getting on the news through newspapers and magazines isn't as easy now. You either need connections, money, or a major, earth-shattering story like, "Brother Chicken, are you two really dating?"

"no."

"No?"

Seeing the three roommates staring at him with strange looks, Ji Qingxu smiled and handed them the newspaper. "We're just good friends."

After Ji Qingxu finished speaking, he handed over the newspaper and lay down to sleep.

Zhu Yawen couldn't help but complain, "Mule, Lao Lu, do you two even believe that?"

The two shook their heads in unison.

Hearing the noise coming from under the bed, Ji Qingxu smiled slightly.

These news reports revealed that Fan Xiaopang had informed Ji Qingxu of the plan in advance, and Ji Qingxu had agreed. How could someone who wanted to become famous and a big star not engage in hype?

This isn't the 80s or 90s anymore. It's not an era where you can become famous just by starring in a good drama. Now, to become famous, besides good dramas and good roles, you also need to learn how to promote yourself. If you only focus on figuring out the role and playing it well, you might get some fame within the industry, but the general public will basically not recognize you.

As for whether there will be any negative impact, as long as it doesn't break the law, the public is still very tolerant of the entertainment industry.

The crew of "Qin Wang Li Shimin" in Hengdian.

"Yuanyuan!"

"What's wrong?"

Are you alright?

Seeing Alyssa Chia looking at her with concern, Gao Yuanyuan smiled nonchalantly, "It's nothing, what could possibly be wrong with me?"

Looking at Gao Yuanyuan's deathly pale face, which was devoid of any color, Alyssa Chia couldn't help but say, "You still say you're fine? Look how pale you are!"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan subconsciously touched her cheek. "Is it very white?"

"Hmm, take a look at yourself in the mirror."

"I...

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"Has something happened?"

Seeing Gao Yuanyuan biting her lip and looking troubled, Jia Jingwen leaned closer and whispered, "Is it something to do with your relationship?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan remained silent for a moment and then slowly nodded.

"he...

Before Alyssa Chia could ask, Gao Yuanyuan shook her head. "It's not what you think. We haven't officially started dating yet. It's just wishful thinking on my part."

Hearing this, Alyssa Chia raised an eyebrow. "Wishful thinking? Have you two slept together?"

Gao Yuanyuan blushed and retorted, "Why are you asking this?"

Amy Chia asked with a mischievous grin, "So you slept with them?"

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"He doesn't want to take responsibility? Who is it?"

Gao Yuanyuan said helplessly, "You don't know him, and he didn't say he wouldn't take responsibility, it's just that he's a person..."

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"What's wrong with him?" Alyssa Chia asked curiously. "Is he a rich kid? Or does he have a girlfriend?"

Gao Yuanyuan said somewhat embarrassedly, "No, he's still studying."

Upon hearing this news, Alyssa Chia's eyes widened. "A college student?"

"Are you trying to get yourself killed? Keep your voice down."

Jia Jingwen quickly covered her mouth and nodded, glancing around before whispering, "Wow, Yuanyuan, you actually slept with a college student."

Gao Yuanyuan was speechless upon hearing this. "Is this something to be proud of?"

Ada Choi exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this something to be proud of? How old are college students? How old are you?"

Gao Yuanyuan slapped her, embarrassed and annoyed. "You brat, do you think I'm that old?"

Jia Jingwen pursed her lips, "You're definitely not that big compared to me, but you're a bit old compared to college students. He's either a junior or senior this year, so he's probably around twenty years old."

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Seeing Gao Yuanyuan staring at her speechlessly, Jia Jingwen raised an eyebrow. "Is it because you're so energetic and vigorous that you can't put her down?"

Thinking of Ji Qingxu's exaggerated physical abilities and powerful drive, Gao Yuannuan's ears turned red. She glared at Jia Jingwen and said, "Why are you asking so many questions? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Hey, we're all so old, what's there to be shy about? Tell me, isn't it amazing that you like it so much?"

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Seeing that Gao Yuanyuan remained silent, Jia Jingwen continued, "A college student? Which university? From our circle? Beijing Film Academy or Central Academy of Drama?"

"Beijing Film Academy".

"Beijing Film Academy! Who's at Beijing Film Academy? Tell me, see if I know them."

You don't know him.

"How do you know I don't know her if you don't tell me? Hurry up and tell me, aren't we still best friends? I've never hidden anything from you."

Hearing Jia Jingwen's urging, Gao Yuanyuan said helplessly, "His name is Ji Qingxu, do you know him?"

"Ji Qingxu?"

Upon hearing the name, Alyssa Chia muttered something, glanced at Gao Yuanyuan in surprise, and then quickly walked to the side.

Upon seeing this, Gao Yuanyuan quickly called out, "Where are you going?"

"Wait a minute, I need to get something."

After a while, Gao Yuanyuan saw Jia Jingwen walking over with several newspapers in her hand, and her lips twitched.

"Is it him?"

When Jia Jingwen pointed to a familiar picture in the newspaper and asked her, Gao Yuanyuan rolled her eyes and said irritably, "Yes."

Upon hearing the confirmation, Alyssa Chia suddenly realized, "Oh, it's him! No wonder that name sounded familiar. He and Fan Xiaopang... um, the two of them..."

Gao Yuanyuan pouted, "Good friend."

Upon hearing this, Alyssa Chia blinked. "They're good friends?"

Sensing the doubt in Jia Jingwen's tone, Gao Yuanyuan said expressionlessly, "Yes, that's what he said."

Jia Jingwen hesitated and asked, "Are you two good friends too?"

"right."

"Um... I have a feeling he might be a bit of a womanizer? Is he lying to you?"

"Yes, he was lying to me."

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Seeing Gao Yuanyuan staring blankly at the newspaper in her hand, Jia Jingwen leaned closer and whispered, "So you're jealous?"

"I'm nobody to him, why would I be jealous?"

"Look at you, you still say you're not jealous? I can practically hear the jealousy in your voice. So what are you thinking?"

"What can I think?"

"Didn't you tell him directly?"

Gao Yuanyuan was silent for a moment, then said, "I will."

"He didn't agree?"

Gao Yuanyuan fell silent again.

Seeing this, Ada Choi urged, "Speak up, what's so hard about saying it?"

"He didn't say he wouldn't agree."

"What does he mean? Does he want it all?"

"have no idea."

"You don't know? Then let me ask you, do you like him a lot?"

"It's alright."

"Then dump him. With your looks, you can find any kind of boyfriend."

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Seeing Gao Yuanyuan remain silent, Jia Jingwen's expression turned somewhat strange. "Reluctant to part with her?"

Gao Yuanyuan retorted, embarrassed and annoyed, "Who's reluctant to leave? Why should I be the one to back out? Why isn't it her who has to leave?"

Hearing this, Ada Choi's lips twitched. "You still say you don't care? I think you care too much."

"I didn't do anything wrong, so why should I quit?"

"Okay, okay, you're right. So what do we do now? They've already gone to assert their dominance... Hmm, I feel like I've seen similar news before, it was about the two of them, no, there seem to be others too..."

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Upon hearing this, Gao Yuanyuan couldn't help but grit her teeth. "This bastard has had affairs with other women before, including this Fan Xiaopang."

Upon hearing this, Ada Choi's expression grew even stranger. "So, according to you, this guy is quite a womanizer despite his young age. What do you like about him? His looks? His physique? His personality? Or his wealth?"

Gao Yuanyuan snorted, "He has no money."

"Wow, that's amazing. He can date so many women even without money, and they're all stunning beauties. He's a Casanova!"

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