Ji Xinghe was a little conflicted. After today's live broadcast, he was actually not short of money anymore. Moreover, in just a few hours, he had harvested several million appearance conquest points. According to the system's exchange rate of 200,000 appearance conquest points plus 2,000 quality conquest points for one month of life, he would not have to worry about appearance conquest points in the next few years.
The main thing that consumed his energy was the quality of conquest. After a period of research, Ji Xinghe found that the requirements for quality of conquest were actually very high. Only when a person recognized him from the bottom of his heart would he be given a little quality of conquest.
In fact, it is not that the system is double-standard. On the contrary, the requirements for appearance conquering should be very strict. It’s just that the current situation is that there are probably millions of people who feel from the bottom of their hearts: Ah, I’m dead, he is so beautiful.
But only one person felt from the bottom of his heart: A young man named Ji Xinghe is very good, he has a good heart and good character. No matter what he looks like, I like him and I recognize him.
Just that one. On an ordinary night, he quietly and gently transformed. The lonely, eternally looping 0 on the data panel became a single, upright 1.
At that moment, the number 1 seemed to transform into a tender young poplar, piercing straight into his heart and bringing him great comfort.
Finally, someone in this world recognized my existence for who I was, not because of my appearance. He, who had been drifting in my heart, seemed to have taken root in this world at this moment.
Even now, Ji Xinghe didn't know who provided him with this one and only one, but this didn't stop him from laughing happily in his heart, like a child who finally got his favorite candy.
This sense of accomplishment is incomparable.
Every time Ji Xinghe saw this little poplar tree, his mood improved. Even the system that sensed his emotions suspected that if he just reached out and poked it, he could burst a pink bubble floating out of Ji Xinghe's heart.
In contrast, Ji Xinghe showed little interest in the beauty conquest; he felt completely driven by the task. He also began to respond perfunctorily to the audience who kept asking questions in the live broadcast room, pretending not to notice Joyce V's persistent inquiries.
He doesn't need it now anyway, so it's not a waste. A typical use-it-and-throw-it-away guy. He's incredibly cold and a jerk.
Finally, he explained to everyone that he really couldn't tell everyone where that place was, nor could he tell everyone the man's name or where he lived, otherwise he would be in trouble.
At the end, Ji Xinghe made a ferocious gesture to everyone, as if he was killing a chicken and cutting its neck, and then turned off the live broadcast.
Some people may have believed what Ji Xinghe said, but some people still followed Ji Xinghe with the mentality that maybe they could see that person in Sun's live broadcast room. By the time Ji Xinghe finished the live broadcast, he already had two to three million followers. It was like a long march of ten thousand miles, but he took a step forward to take a five thousand mile leap.
Ji Xinghe was very satisfied with the result, and it was worth his efforts.
After turning off the live broadcast, Ji Xinghe stretched lazily, feeling good. However, this relaxed mood only lasted until he received the next call.
"Hello?" Looking at the familiar number on the phone screen, Ji Xinghe was a little confused. Wasn't the live broadcast over? Why was he still being called?
"Hello? Hello, I'm from Tianyi Live. We spoke on the phone before."
Ji Xinghe nodded, "Yeah, I remember. Is there anything else? Please tell me if you have anything."
The person on the other end of the phone was still very friendly. "Here's the thing. There were a lot of comments during today's live broadcast, so you might not have noticed. The user with the ID Joyce V just passed the company's real person verification and is indeed Director Joyce from Country M. He just won the Golden Tripod Award a while ago, which is the highest honor a director can receive."
He first explained how talented this director named Joyce was, then added, "He's planning to make a new movie and just came to Shanghai from Country M for casting. He just happened to see your live broadcast today. He immediately felt that your friend was the only one who could play the lead role in his new film, so there are some things he wants to discuss with you over the phone, or in person. These are Director Joyce's exact words."
Ji Xinghe frowned. "But I've already made it very clear during the live broadcast. I really can't help you. And my friend's family won't allow him to go out and make a movie. You should ask Director Joyce to find someone else."
As if guessing what Ji Xinghe would say, the other side immediately continued: "Director Joyce said he just wanted to talk to you on the phone to show his sincerity. If it still doesn't work, he won't bother you again in the future."
Ji Xinghe found this sentence a bit strange. What did it mean that he would not be disturbed again? But he couldn't put his finger on what was strange. Finally, he thought that making a phone call was no big deal. It would be a one-time solution, so he agreed.
Ji Xinghe had just agreed and hung up the phone when another call came in less than a minute later. It was obvious that Joyce was very anxious.
"Hello? Hello, is this Director Joyce?" Ji Xinghe asked politely after answering the phone.
But Joyce on the other end of the phone was very nervous and spoke incoherently, "Yes, that's right, yes I am. I'm very happy, I'm really happy to talk to you."
Such an attitude made the already sensitive Ji Xinghe feel a pang in his heart, and a bad premonition instantly came to his mind.
"All right! The props you gave me won't lose their effectiveness, right?"
The system's response was calm. "The essence of an item is to conceal, weaken, and ignore, but it does not alter the user. Those with a keen understanding of the human body, or those with a high level of talent, may be able to detect it."
In other words, most people look at people's faces, figures, and the overall impression they give.
But there are always some people who are different. When they look at people, they look at the bone structure, the length of the leg bones, the shape of the head, the distance between the eyebrows and the eyes, and even the way a person walks and the distance they take a step.
Unfortunately, Joyce, who pursues beauty to the extreme, has been immersed in movies for many years and has reached the pinnacle of talent, is such a person.
When the second live broadcast started and Ji Xinghe appeared in front of him for the first time wearing a mask, he was sure that there were no so-called friends. It was always this anchor named Sun.
The reason why I didn't say it out loud was because I took into consideration that Ji Xinghe had his own reasons.
But at that moment, no one knew how excited Joyce was.
"What... do you know?" Ji Xinghe asked cautiously.
Joyce reacted quickly, "Don't worry, I haven't told anyone! I'm the only one here, they don't know."
Finally, he praised: "Your disguise skills are very good. I almost didn't see it. Don't worry, no one else can see it except me."
He almost couldn't tell that it was to comfort Ji Xinghe, but no one else could tell that Joyce was still very confident.
"So what do you want to tell me? Let me make it clear, I'm not interested in making movies right now." Ji Xinghe pretended to be nonchalant, as if he didn't care at all about his exposure. He couldn't let on that he actually cared, otherwise he would definitely lose the initiative in the conversation.
"No, no, no, listen to me." Now it was Joyce's turn to get anxious. He first praised Ji Xinghe with all his might, and then tried to persuade him: "You are the Creator's most perfect masterpiece and treasure, you are God's darling. You are born with the ability to be so beautiful that it can break people's hearts. Do you know? I have been weaving a dream since I was twelve years old, and now I urgently want to record this dream with a movie.
But that was too difficult, because no one could be the protagonist of my dream. Until I saw you, my originally illusory dream was suddenly given incomparable vitality. In that instant, he appeared alive before my eyes, and that was you.
If you don't agree to me, I will be depressed and die of a broken heart.
Not only for myself, but also for the world. Such beauty once appeared in this world, but you never left anything to prove your existence.
Life is too short. You are now in the most beautiful moment of your life, like a flower in full bloom. You deserve to be recorded.
Life will end, but movies will never fade. Even after ten, twenty, or even hundreds of years, there will still be countless people marveling at you and going crazy over you.
I can guarantee that there will never be another person in the history of world cinema who is more stunning and timeless than you, either before or in the future."
Joyce was still talking, and it was undeniable that Ji Xinghe was a little shaken by his words. However, it had nothing to do with the previous flattery. What made Ji Xinghe waver was mainly the last sentence: Life will end, but movies will never fade.
Ji Xinghe agreed with this statement.
Whether in the past or the present, the history of world cinema is filled with beauties who have captivated the world. Though their spirits have passed away, they have left behind classic works that have been lingering in people's minds for decades and even centuries.
Ji Xinghe didn't care how many people would miss him after he died, or how much influence he would have. But he cared about his life.
Accidents are everywhere, and they can happen at any time. Maybe it will happen tomorrow, maybe next year, or maybe it will never happen in your lifetime, but who can tell? Ji Xinghe understood this principle more deeply than anyone else.
But no matter what, he had to survive. And what did he need to survive? He needed love points.
What if he gets disfigured one day? What if he gets hit by a car and falls face first? What if another lunatic like Feng Ling comes along and throws sulfuric acid on him?
How can he gain the beauty conquest level and the likeability level by then?
While nothing unexpected has happened, he should be prepared for the worst. If one day he is really disfigured, the works he leaves behind will still provide him with a constant source of conquest.
"I can agree to star in your movie, but you can't take up too much of my time." Ji Xinghe finally agreed.
"Okay, no problem! You don't have to worry about me, my camera will always be watching you, you are the only protagonist in my movie. The only one!" Joyce was ecstatic.
Ji Xinghe is a person for whom time is life. Joyce's team has been formed for a long time and is just waiting for the protagonist to be in place. After the two of them had a preliminary discussion, they made a decision on the phone. They will go to sign the contract tomorrow and start shooting right after signing the contract!
The author has something to say: Little Star: Actually, I am quite insecure. Sometimes when I wake up suddenly in the middle of sleep, I get scared, afraid that this is just a dream I had in a wheelchair.
System: I will protect you and your dreams.
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