Yin Xiao was reborn in Hong Kong in the 1980s. To find a job, she participated in the Miss Hong Kong pageant, became the champion, and thus entered the entertainment industry. She attended training...
Chapter 165 A Bright Future
"Tell me, what's the matter." Hu Xiaoxiao could see that Mingxu wanted to show off, the smug look in his eyes and face was too obvious.
Mingxu leaned close to Hu Xiaoxiao's ear and whispered something.
Hu Xiaoxiao seemed to have not heard clearly, "What did you say?"
Mingxu raised his voice a little and said, "I'm going to break into the film industry."
"Why did you suddenly have this idea?" Hu Xiaoxiao had never heard that he had any actual plans in this regard before. At most, he was just fantasizing about the future.
Mingxu glanced furtively around. Fang and Hu Xiaoxiao said, "The agent from Jincan Company came to me and wanted to sign me to their company and make me a kung fu star. Do you know Jincan Company? They've made a lot of box office hits. They're best at action movies. They were impressed by my kung fu and wanted to make a kung fu movie just for me."
Kung Fu movies can be called action movies, but action movies cannot be called Kung Fu movies.
As you can imagine, there is a gap between the two.
Can make kung fu movies, can also make action movies.
But people who can make action movies cannot make kung fu movies.
Any film that uses fighting and martial arts can be called an action film. Whether it's a war film or a fantasy film, as long as there is fighting, whether it's real or staged, it doesn't matter; as long as it's good, it can be called an action film.
However, kung fu films are different. They're closer to actual combat, with both sides employing offensive and defensive moves. During filming, for the sake of realism, actors are sometimes even required to actually fight. Therefore, the bar for becoming a kung fu actor is higher; those without genuine kung fu skills simply can't act in kung fu films.
At the same time, kung fu stars will have a higher status and more influence.
Why are some of the fight scenes in "Mu Guiying" so well-received? It's because Nie Jinlong brought in a team of martial arts veterans, and many of the scenes are real, single-shot fights. It's fair to say that "Mu Guiying" is half a kung fu film.
Mingxu said: "After the ring match was broadcast that day, people from Jincan Company were impressed by my martial arts skills. After watching my fighting performance in 'Mu Guiying', they felt that I had the ability to be a kung fu star."
Kung fu actors who are good at fighting and have a good image are very rare. In order to sign Mingxu, Jincan Company offered him a sky-high salary.
After hearing the whole story, Hu Xiaoxiao immediately said, "What are you waiting for? Let's negotiate this right away! Don't let go of such a great opportunity!"
Mingxu raised his index finger and shushed, "My contract with the TV station hasn't expired yet. No one can know about this."
Hu Xiaoxiao quickly asked, "Which year is the contract signed?"
"It expires next month. Charlie asked me to renew it last year, and it just so happened that I was trying hard to lose weight during that time. I lost so much weight that I got sick. After I recovered, I was busy filming again. I guess Charlie even forgot about it." This is one of the reasons why Mingxu wanted to develop in the film industry without hesitation. It was too torturous to lose weight all the time, and he loved to eat. What's the point of life if he couldn't eat?
When Hu Xiaoxiao suggested that he develop into a tough guy, he immediately took it to heart and had the idea of entering the film industry in advance. This is how he worked hard to train his abdominal muscles.
Although he cannot overeat or drink too much while training his abdominal muscles, at least he can eat a full meal every day and doesn't have to starve for half a bowl of rice.
If I continue to shoot kung fu movies in the future, I won’t need to diet even though I will consume a lot of energy every day.
Mingxu touched his stomach aggrievedly: I will never be hungry again.
He tearfully took Hu Xiaoxiao's hand again, tears welling up in his eyes. "Xiaoxiao, you're my lucky star. If it weren't for your advice, I wouldn't have been so resolute in choosing this new path. I probably would have wasted years of my youth. And maybe not only my youth, but my health as well. You're my benefactor!"
If Hu Xiaoxiao had not had high expectations for "Mu Guiying", the TV series would not have been so brilliant. If Hu Xiaoxiao had not organized the boxing match, he would not have been discovered by a talent scout so quickly.
Hu Xiaoxiao pulled his hand back, his skin crawling with goosebumps as he was looked at by her. "Be serious."
Mingxu immediately sat up straight and said, "Don't worry. When I become rich and famous, I will never forget you. When I become famous in the film industry, I will bring you over and you will continue to be my leading lady."
"Let's talk about it after you've established yourself. The film industry is full of gangs and it's not easy to get into it. Even the biggest stars can't control their own fate in the film industry." Hu Xiaoxiao was a little melancholy. "I'm a good fighter, too. Why hasn't anyone invited me to be a kung fu star?"
It’s not fair, it’s so unfair!
Mingxu also felt sorry for Hu Xiaoxiao. "The market for female action stars is a little small. Maybe no one is developing it. But I believe that when you come along in the future, that market will be yours."
"Let's not talk about the future, let's talk about the present." Hu Xiaoxiao thought of something, "If this happens, you won't be able to perform in 'Mu Guiying Takes Command'."
"Yes, I can. I'll talk to the company about signing a full-length contract and come back to film dramas in my free time. Besides, in the drama "Mu Guiying Takes Command", Yang Zongbao died within two episodes, so I still have time to make a guest appearance."
"Okay, I won't change anyone." Hu Xiaoxiao now has a say in the TV station and can decide the actors for her dramas. "When signing with a film company, you have to be careful and don't fall into traps. I know a lawyer who's an expert in this field. I'll introduce him to you. Please let him take a look."
Having Lawyer Song watching over her can not only prevent Mingxu from falling into trouble, but also give her some experience in the future film industry.
Hu Xiaoxiao is now completely free. She wants to find an agent to help her manage her affairs. She can't have to go in person to negotiate for a movie or a commercial in the future, right?
Just when he was about to talk about these things with Mingxu, he saw an artist nearby, so he stopped the topic and talked about other things.
While Hu Xiaoxiao was chatting, she noticed that when Ji Sheng left the dinner party, it was Lu Sheng who saw him off.
After the piano piece was finished, some slow dance music started playing and everyone started to go to the dance floor in groups to dance ballroom dance.
After seeing this, Mingxu stood up, extended his hand and invited Hu Xiaoxiao, saying, "I don't know if there will be such an opportunity in the future, why don't we dance tonight? I wish us both a bright future."
"Okay." Hu Xiaoxiao agreed to this very meaningful moment.
Hu Xiaoxiao's ballroom dancing skills are well-known, and many people want to invite her to dance. The young master Ji Shao also came to invite her.
Hu Xiaoxiao could only say apologetically: "I just agreed to be Mingxu's dance partner."
Just as Zhu Wanwen finished playing the piano and walked over, Hu Xiaoxiao said, "Master Ji, it seems Wanwen doesn't have a dance partner yet."