novellhall Chapter 84 An Audition That Came to the Rescue
Chapter 84 An Audition That Came to the Rescue
Chapter 84 An Audition That Came to the Rescue
Ji Qingxu chuckled twice. "So what if it's Huayi? It doesn't value you. No matter how big a company is, it's not as good as a slightly less prestigious company that wholeheartedly supports you. For example, when I was at Ciwen Media, the company would ask for my opinion as soon as there was a project."
"Can..
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"You're not a big bear, and you're stupid too."
"Ji Qingxu, say that again."
Ji Qingxu chuckled and tapped the table. "What else could you be but stupid? Since Sister Hua has found a new agency, it certainly won't be much worse than Huayi. Whether it's buying a horse's bones with a thousand pieces of gold or Sister Hua's past conditions, at least you don't have to worry about not having resources in the short term, unless you're not one of Sister Hua's most valued artists."
"put..."
Looking around, Fan Xiaopang said smugly, "I'm no worse than you, Sister Hua likes me a lot."
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"That settles it then. If you stay at Huayi, you'll have to compete with rivals for resources and be mindful of the company's attitude just to get a small role. On the other hand, if you follow Sister Hua, she'll do everything she can to promote you and prove that she made the right decision to leave Huayi."
Upon hearing Ji Qingxu's account, Fan Xiaopang blinked. "Really?"
Seeing Ji Qingxu give him a speechless look and continue eating his steak, Fan Xiaopang quickly grabbed his arm and pleaded, "Oh dear, I've been so worried about this lately that I can't eat or sleep. Please help me out!"
Ji Qingxu chuckled, "So you didn't listen to a single word of my analysis?"
Fan Xiaopang looked obedient. "After hearing that, I'm a little scared. This concerns my future. If I choose the wrong one, I'm doomed."
"If you make the wrong choice, I'll support you for the rest of your life."
"Really? You can't lie to me. If you dare to lie to me, I'll go to the reporters and the TV stations and cry that you abandoned your wife and children and were a promiscuous woman..."
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"You're itching for a beating, aren't you?"
Fan Xiaopang quickly covered his mouth, giggled, and apologized, "I'm sorry, you know I have a low level of education and am not very good at speaking, so I'll listen to you..."
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"Um."
"just in case"
"What a load of bull! If you don't even have confidence in yourself, you might as well go home."
Upon hearing this, Fan Xiaopang curled his lip and muttered, "Rude, humph, stinky man. If someone... pesters you for life, I'll go wherever you go."
"Eat quickly, or it will get cold."
"Okay, okay, you're even urging me to eat."
Seeing Fan Xiaopang pouting and stuffing steak into his mouth, giving him a disapproving look, Ji Qingxu chuckled softly and also forked up a piece of steak.
In her previous life, Fan Xiaopang chose to stay with Huayi Brothers, but she didn't get to act in any of Huayi's big films. Although Huayi Brothers was a large and famous company, many people said that the platform was more important than personal ability. But with Fan Xiaopang's abilities, Ji Qingxu believed that she could make a name for herself anywhere.
Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens, Wang Jinghua's next employer will be Chengtian. Compared to Huayi, Chengtian's strength is not inferior and may even be slightly superior. Of course, Chengtian only had a brief period of prominence after its establishment a few years ago, and there has been no news of it since.
However, Wang Jinghua, a well-known agent in China, is a force to be reckoned with. As Ji Qingxu just said, if Fan Xiaopang follows her, Wang Jinghua will wholeheartedly promote Fan Xiaopang, whether for the sake of face or substance, both to prove that she was right to leave Huayi and to prove her own abilities.
Furthermore, although Ji Qingxu didn't know much about Huayi Company, the news she learned about it online from later generations gave her a bad impression of it, and she didn't want to stay at the company.
"Hey, Qingxu, were you serious when you said you'd take care of me for life?"
"As long as you listen to me."
"Tch, you bad man, why don't you just say you're out there flirting with other women and chasing after other women?"
"I'll stop being so reckless the day you can beat me."
"You... Hmph, just you wait, I'll drain you dry tonight."
Ji Qingxu raised his glass and asked with a smile, "Is it a deal?"
Fan Xiaopang raised his glass and clinked it against his, saying reproachfully, "You'll see what I mean later."
"Haha, okay."
"asshole!"
Seeing that Fan Xiaopang was still muttering even after falling asleep, Ji Qingxu couldn't help but laugh. This woman was really stubborn, and, well, quite cute.
After glancing at the alarm clock on the bedside table, Ji Qingxu stretched and went into the bathroom.
"Ring ring!"
Hearing his phone ring, Fan Xiaopang reached out with his eyes closed. After finding the phone, he opened one eye and glanced at it. Seeing the familiar number, Fan Xiaopang subconsciously looked beside him, only to find that there was no one there.
"Hey...you're awake, you bad boy. You made me suffer so much last night, if there are too many takes today, it's all your fault...Why did you leave so early? Okay...tell me if you have any good news, um, bye-bye."
After hanging up the phone, Fan Xiaopang yawned and sat up.
Feeling his body ache all over, Fan Xiaopang spat and said, "Bastard, all he does is bully people because of his strength."
Thinking of Ji Qingxu's suggestion last night, Fan Xiaopang paused for a moment, then chuckled. This guy, he thinks I don't know just because he doesn't say it. But thinking of what she's seen at Huayi these past few years, Fan Xiaopang pouted and got up to walk towards the bathroom.
"ha!"
Watching the most skilled disciple in the Cheng family troupe shout and attack his opponent with great momentum, Cheng Xiaodong, who was watching from the side, couldn't help but rub his forehead.
Noticing the strange smile on Wang Sanri's face, Cheng Xiaodong couldn't help but call out, "Awen, that's enough."
Seeing his disciple immediately stop attacking upon hearing his command, Cheng Xiaodong was exasperated. "That bastard, can't he be a little more assertive?" But then, noticing his disciple's swollen hands, Cheng Xiaodong looked at Ji Qingxu, who had a faint smile on his face, with surprise.
"Clap clap clap!"
"Good, good skills, you two are very skilled."
Seeing Fatty Wang clapping and shouting loudly, Cheng Xiaodong's lips twitched. This fatso, is he doing this on purpose? Just now, when the two were sparring, one was attacking the whole time, while the other only blocked and didn't attack. Anyone with eyes could see that the two were not on the same level at all.
However, thinking of the scene of the fight just now, Cheng Xiaodong breathed a sigh of relief. Ah Cai was right. This young man's kung fu was ridiculously high, and his strength seemed to be ridiculously great as well. Thinking of Ji Qingxu's lineage, Cheng Xiaodong was not so upset. Losing to Wu Bin's disciple was not shameful. Li Lianjie, Wu Jing, and Zhen Zidan were all students of this famous master.
"Well done, Brother Ji, you're really impressive. No wonder you're highly regarded by Boss Ma."
"Director Wang, you flatter me. This brother's kung fu is also very good."
Cheng Xiaodong, standing to the side, waved his hand with a wry smile, "Brother Ji, you're too kind. He's far inferior to you."
The opponent who had just sparred with Ji Qingxu couldn't help but ask, "Brother Ji, how strong are you?"
Wang Sanri chuckled and said, "Yesterday I called Mr. Ma, and he told me that Brother Ji once lifted a 300-pound stone lion with his bare hands."
Upon hearing this news, all the members of the Cheng family troupe present widened their eyes, and even Cheng Xiaodong's mouth dropped open.
"Damn, a tyrant reborn!"
"Brother Wen, if they had been serious just now, you would be dead."
"Huh, I feel like I've heard this news somewhere before. I thought it was just bragging."
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Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the member of the Cheng family troupe who had just spoken. Under the gaze of the crowd, he scratched his head and said uncertainly, "When I was drinking with a colleague in Hong Kong before, he said that an actor from a film crew had lifted a stone lion weighing several hundred kilograms with his bare hands. At the time, I thought he was just bragging because he was drunk, so I didn't pay any attention to it."
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"You're probably referring to 'Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties,' in which Brother Ji played Luo Cheng. It was directed by Hu Mingkai. Brother Ji lifted a 300-pound stone lion in front of the entire crew."
Upon hearing Wang Sanri's news, Ji Qingxu glanced at him with a smile. This fat director had indeed found out quite a bit about him. No wonder he was one of the first directors to "go north" and was doing so well in the mainland.
"Anyone else want to test Brother Ji's skills?"
Upon hearing Wang Sanri's signal, the members of the Cheng family troupe exchanged glances, and everyone subconsciously looked towards Cheng Xiaodong.
Cheng Xiaodong glanced at Wang Sanri speechlessly and said, "There's no need. Brother Ji is a student of Teacher Wu Bin. A great teacher produces a great student. I have no problem with that."
Seeing Cheng Xiaodong looking at him after he finished speaking, Wang Sanri laughed and said, "Since Coach Cheng has no problem, then I have no problem either. Brother Ji, did Boss Ma tell you?"
Ji Qingxu smiled and said, "Director Wang, I need to ask you for leave. I need to go back to school and tell my teacher."
Wang Sanri slapped his forehead in realization. "Right, you're still a student. Okay, I'll give you three days to handle your personal matters. You know the film crew starts shooting in about two weeks, so time is tight. Is that alright?"
"no problem."
"Okay, it's settled then."
After Ji Qingxu left, Cheng Xiaodong asked curiously, "Director Wang, you've made up your mind so quickly?"
Wang Sanri smiled mysteriously, "I heard some news yesterday that Tsui Hark has also chosen him for his next film, and it's a very important role."
Upon hearing this news, Cheng Xiaodong suddenly realized why the fat man had made his decision after watching just one martial arts match. Cheng Xiaodong also knew a little about Tsui Hark's next film. Tsui Hark's forte is martial arts films, and he had brought in several well-known martial arts choreographers. The investment was said to be over 100 million.
Cheng Xiaodong glanced at Wang Sanri and secretly praised him. As expected of Fatty Wang, he was shrewd enough. Even without today's competition, Fatty Wang would probably have made the decision anyway.
"Director Cheng, the TV series is scheduled to start filming at the end of the month. We can't afford any more accidents. My brother has invested most of his fortune in this project, and we really can't afford to lose any more money."
Although Wang Pangzi's words were half true and half false, Cheng Xiaodong, recalling the previous accident, said seriously, "Don't worry, if any more accidents happen, I, Cheng Xiaodong..."
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Before Cheng Xiaodong could finish speaking, Wang Sanri waved his hand with a smile, "Hey, I just hope to avoid any major accidents as much as possible. After all, it's normal for accidents to happen during action scenes."
"it is good."
Upon hearing this, Wang Sanri smiled and said, "Then I won't disturb Instructor Cheng's work. I'll go and attend to other matters first."
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Watching Wang Sanri's departing figure, Cheng Xiaodong breathed a sigh of relief, then walked towards the training ground with a serious expression. This fat Wang was preparing to be polite first and then forceful.
Thinking of the price Wang Sanri offered, Cheng Xiaodong shouted, "Awen, Awu...you guys come here."
"A big shot has arrived!"
"Hey bro, what's up?"
Cheng Xiaodong glanced at the group and said expressionlessly, "From now on, there can be no accidents during the training. If anyone in charge of a training session has an accident, even the big boss won't be able to protect them, understand?"
Hearing such stern words, the group exchanged glances and replied loudly with serious expressions, "Don't worry, boss, there will definitely be no accidents."
"Go train."
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