Chapter 45 Young General Zhu Zhen
In the end, Shu Ming and Liang Ruwen finalized two guest spots.
A first - the Capital Bird's Nest.
The last performance - Hong Kong Coliseum.
That's really good news.
Guan Xianyi was also very satisfied, so Ms. Guan waved her hand and brought Shu Ming back to the capital in advance.
Poor Shu Xiaoming, he didn't even get the full seven days of the Chinese New Year holiday this time. He had to return home in a hurry after only five days.
The fourth day of the Lunar New Year.
Shu Ming joined the crew of Rong Ankang's film "Chang'an Embers" in advance to receive martial arts training.
**
“This is the current situation.”
Guan Xianyi gave him some emergency science advice in the nanny car on the way to the crew:
"Currently, the film and television industry is divided into three major factions. The first is the Beijing circle, which is the capital. They are the most clique-oriented and conservative.
In other words, if you squeeze in, you will always have roles to play, but if you are outside the circle, I'm sorry, all the good roles have nothing to do with you.
Most important roles are secured through connections and internal recommendations. By the time you get the news, not only has the casting been completed, but the contract has also been signed.
This is not very friendly to new actors who don’t have the financial support.”
Shu Ming was naturally not so naive as to truly believe that one could succeed in the entertainment industry through hard work and fairness.
But when I face the bloody reality, I still feel sad.
But he just half-closed his eyes, leaned back in his seat, and said "hmm" softly.
"For example, Hongyu is a Beijing-based company. Initially, they had the support of the Supreme People's Court, but they've been abandoned for the past two years. With no money to be made, they're now vying for a piece of the talent show pie." Guan Xianyi sneered, "But their influence is still there, which is why the scandal that caused such a stir after you withdrew from the competition ended up like this."
"For example, Liang Ruwen and Cui Mingzhe's newly established Aurora Film and Television is also in the capital.
Don’t be fooled by the fact that Leung Yu-man is from the Greater Bay Area.
Speaking of which, his father is the actual controller of Hong Kong Huaying Group, and his mother is the youngest daughter of Guangdong Hengyue... Did you know? "
Shu Ming blinked and said in his heart, "Now I know."
He also felt a little guilty thinking that it was Liang Ruowen who made things difficult for Hongyu Entertainment. He only provided a little bit of recording.
It seems that this circle is not a monolithic entity, and there are probably different factions within it.
Guan Xianyi didn't know that his mind had already turned to this point, and continued to speak:
"Later, his sister married into the Xue family in the capital. The Xue and Cui families are related by marriage, so Liang Ruwen got in touch with Cui Mingzhe... Don't be fooled by Cui Mingzhe's nonchalant appearance. Cui Mingzhe is a serious second-generation Beijinger."
Guan Xianyi made a startling statement: "Cui Mingzhe is Rong Ankang's nephew."
Then, she smiled slightly. "Since you have such a relationship between you... you and Cui Mingzhe are also on good terms, right? Then Rong Ankang won't make things too difficult for you."
However, I still want to warn you in advance.
Rong Ankang always hated people using connections to get into the group. Unfortunately, we were the ones with connections this time. He's also incredibly serious, and he's made countless actors cry.
Shu Ming, you really need to be mentally prepared.
Although the company can help you join the crew, it cannot influence Rong Ankang's decision. If Rong Ankang is determined to cut your role, then no one can save you.
Guan Xianyi sighed.
To be honest, the difficulties Shu Ming faces are just beginning.
"Fortunately, Cui Mingzhe is familiar with you and recognizes you, so your difficulty will be much easier.
And Zheng Yiwei, he's also from the Beijing circle, and his apprentices will definitely stand on this side."
In fact, even if he had not signed with Yinghe, Shu Ming had already stepped half a foot into this circle on his own.
The rest is just a matter of wasting time.
Guan Xianyi suddenly remembered: "Oh, that movie of his..."
Shu Ming nodded. "'Love on the Grassland' has finished filming and passed the review. It's just waiting to be broadcast. So, Director Zheng said we can meet again when he comes back from vacation."
The implication is that they should wait until the two sides meet formally before discussing the movie.
"Okay. Besides that, there are also the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta.
The Yangtze River Delta region in particular is more fond of trying new things and innovating, so the momentum has been quite strong in the past two years.
They will try things that the Beijing circle doesn't like. For example, several major novel adaptation IPs are led by the Yangtze River Delta. In fact, we have a close relationship with the Yangtze River Delta, so you have a place in the male-oriented IP "Far Away".
“But I also want to say this – although each of these circles has its own exclusion, no one can resist traffic.
As long as you are famous enough, all the resources in these circles can be yours."
After all, Guan Xianyi has actually led top movie stars, so his vision is naturally incomparable to ordinary people.
As long as the artist himself is valuable enough, as long as the benefits are attractive enough... even years of grudges can be easily put aside.
Not to mention whether it’s in the circle or not, who cares?
**
Fortunately, Shu Ming's days in the training camp were not as difficult as Guan Xianyi described.
Perhaps it was because Shu Mingxin’s academic performance was indeed outstanding.
Or maybe it was because the reputation of his good relationship with Zheng Yiwei and Cui Mingzhe had already spread throughout the circle.
Since your status has improved, the staff will naturally be polite to you.
But it is also true that they are not taken seriously.
People with strong insensitivity cannot feel this subtle atmosphere.
But coincidentally, Shu Ming is best at guessing other people's emotions.
In fact, various signs also indicate that he is in a state of being "semi-free-range" -
For example, since he joined the crew, the martial arts director assigned to him is a relatively young one. The two of them have a good relationship, but he has always been at odds with the other actors.
For example, other actors have already confirmed their makeup and styling, but he has not been notified yet.
For example, he has never seen any side of Rong Ankang so far.
In fact, it’s not that Shu Ming is too sensitive.
It’s just that everyone in this industry is a shrewd person, and they play with the ways of the world. Every detail here is intentional!
But on the surface, he was well-behaved and there was nothing wrong with him, which made Guan Xianyi laugh.
People with connections can do whatever they want in other crews.
In Rong Ankang's crew, the situation was the opposite. His own child was neglected when he "brought money into the crew" for the first time. What's going on?
He almost used the company's name to argue with others!
Shu Ming, however, was able to calm down.
It was late at night. He had just come out of the shower, his wet hair sticking to his face, his thin skin showing a blush, and he was wearing a loose bathrobe as he lay lazily on the couch.
There is actually a kind of beauty that makes people shudder and blush.
The eldest brother was carefully applying medicine to him.
Shu Ming's role in the drama involves a lot of fighting scenes, so he has been practicing fighting scenes and wire work these days, and his body is covered with bruises.
It was his assistant Chengzi who was helping him pack his luggage. When he stood up and took a look, he gasped in shock.
Shu Ming said nothing, as if the one who was hurt was not himself, but a stranger.
It seemed like after a year, Shu Ming had grown up a little.
Guan Xianyi stood by and watched for a while, thinking that he had fallen asleep, and was about to leave quietly.
Shu Ming suddenly spoke up and called her, "Sister Xianyi."
Guan Xianyi held the door handle and paused.
Shu Ming half-opened his eyes sleepily: "Sister Xianyi, don't be anxious."
"It's fine."
Even if something happens, there is no rush.
Shu Ming is waiting.
Wait for a turning point.
And looking at the whole book.
Shu Ming is a person with some kind of luck that makes people laugh and cry.
This turning point not only came quickly, but also came unexpectedly.
A certain "powerful" puppy actually broke a knife while practicing at the training camp!
**
According to the people who were there,
With a "bang", the knife broke.
Not only did the knife break, but even a corner of the stone in front of the person was broken!
Several martial arts instructors rushed over upon hearing the noise and surrounded the "crime scene" in amazement.
The boy still looked innocent, and even asked hesitantly: "Um... do you need me to compensate you?"
It made everyone laugh!
A few cheap martial arts swords and a worthless sparring stone, what's there to compensate for?
This is Rong Ankang's crew! With countless investors, it's truly renowned for its wealth and power.
Not to mention one knife, even ten, twenty, or a hundred knives can be broken and played with by Shu Ming!
Even if Shu Ming broke a handful of them a day just to hear the sound, no one would have any objection.
What everyone is curious about is how his knife broke.
It’s true that the training knife is not that strong, but it’s not that weak either!
So all of a sudden, the news that "there's a kid in the group who can break a knife with his bare hands" spread like wildfire everywhere.
As we all know, gossip on the set is no secret, let alone such a small joke that is not offensive.
There aren't many things that people can openly joke about, and in short, the more they spread, the more outrageous they become, the more exaggerated they become.
Two days later, Rong Ankang had dinner with the props team and was joked by the team leader.
"Hey, Lao Rong, I heard that you brought home a very strong child this year.
They said that the trained iron knife..."
The props team leader naturally knew what the iron knife looked like and its quality.
He didn't even bother to eat. He was gesticulating with his hands and arms, and relaying the rumor with a look of amazement: "It broke in one blow, and several of them?"
Rong Ankang is a serious person who never smiles. Even though they have worked together for many years, he has never been able to stand the props team leader's unruly behavior.
Hearing this, he glanced at him and said, "Humph, it's not that exaggerated. It's just a handful."
As he said this, he lowered his head and started eating his lunch box.
Rong Ankang never asks for special treatment and eats and lives the same as everyone else.
"Did you cause this on purpose? Is there any character in this movie that needs such great strength..."
The props team leader stroked his chin and thought for a moment: "Ah, yes, the young General Zhu Zhen—is that right? The one born with supernatural powers and extraordinary bravery?"
This sentence seemed to remind him.
Rong Ankang frowned, looking bitter and resentful, as if he was thinking deeply.
As he ate, his movements became slower and slower, until he put down his chopsticks unconsciously.
After a while, he left a message: "You guys eat first, I'll go take a look."
The props crew were left staring at each other in bewilderment. The props team leader, however, laughed nonchalantly, "It's nothing. Old Rong's had another attack. He's just like that. Filming drives him crazy!"
"Eat, just keep eating, ignore him."
**
Late March.
In the gray training workshop, Rong Ankang first saw this kid who had gained a little fame in the crew by breaking a knife with his sword.
The actor who plays "Zhu Zhen" has been in the crew for more than a month.
He is also the only important character in this movie who was cast without being interviewed.
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The author has something to say: I sorted out the relationships between the characters before writing this chapter.
I felt dizzy while writing this, but I finally finished it!
I owe you all an extra chapter this week, I'll try to repay you next week orz
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