Chapter 292: First come, first served, secure a spot...
As we all know, men are like a series circuit; once their numbers exceed one, they automatically share the brain with the lowest IQ...
Especially when everyone basically knows each other, has a decent relationship, and the competition isn't that important, that damn competitive spirit naturally arises—in other major competitions, they might be able to maintain the proper decorum and congratulate the final winner.
However, faced with this almost meaningless "competition," they gritted their teeth and fought desperately to win first place!
In this situation, Xiao Xie, who was naturally placed first because of his youngest age, was unusually overjoyed, both on the outside and inside: because his parents were both entertainers, he had always been "inferior" in the industry since childhood. Anyone he looked around at was at least his grandparents, uncles, aunts, brothers, or sisters...
Therefore, in the mind of a rebellious teenager like him, "turning the tables" is undoubtedly what he most longs for.
Now, as he officially begins filming his first movie, not only is his character a "subordinate overthrowing superiors" type, but his co-star is also a young lady he really likes—this summer is truly wonderful.
Seeing Xiao Xie's smug expression, which he couldn't hide no matter how hard he tried, the group of "latecomers" slammed their fists on the table and stood up, saying, "Hey, don't think you're so great just because you're in first place. You're the very first victim..."
"That's going too far! I'm still sitting here, okay?" Li Sishi immediately slammed her hand on the table as well.
"Shut up! I haven't even settled the score with you for tricking me into coming here to sign the contract!" Rong Juezhang immediately adopted the demeanor of an elder, silencing Li Sishi's rebuttal with a few words. Then, he quickly glanced at the script and exaggeratedly hummed, "You really dare to dream, marrying seven husbands in one go—no wonder you were so ingratiating to me at the mahjong table last night!"
“You don’t have to sign. I’m just extending an invitation. If you don’t like the script, then don’t sign. I’m not forcing you to sign!” After rebuking Rong Juezhang, Li Sishi turned around and looked at the others. “You all saw it. I still say the same thing: if you don’t like it, don’t sign. I’m not forcing you.”
“I genuinely find this story very interesting, and the main plot is clearly about me. It doesn’t matter if the male characters are changed a few times, I just need to play the lead role.” Li Sishi spread her hands in a particularly nonchalant manner.
Seeing her defiant, "what can you do to me?" attitude, the group exchanged glances, and then Xiao Xie, without hesitation, was the first to sign the contract: anyway, his parents...
They had already signed contracts for two movies for him in advance, so this trip is just a formality.
After all, he is now just a second-generation star who is more familiar than a newcomer—although he is very reluctant to admit that he is a second-generation star, it is the truth, and he cannot get rid of this title that has accompanied him for many years since he was born.
So why not just let things take their course? That way, everyone will be more comfortable.
Moreover, if it weren't for his status as a second-generation star, how could he have landed roles as a newcomer in the blockbuster film series "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" and act alongside Li Sishi, a newly crowned international film queen?
It's probably easier for peers to take advice to heart. After corresponding with Li Sishi for so long, his sharp and edgy personality from his early years has been smoothed out quite a bit. He has begun to accept many things that he used to like but pretended not to like for various reasons.
When the elders he knows see him like this, most of them smile and say that he has "grown up" and "begun to be sensible." However, only he knows that this is not about "growing up" or "being sensible." It is simply because he has learned to "accept" and face everything from the past in a gentler way.
“I really want to work with Ah May again. Although we've already worked together once before, this time not only will Ah May be there, but also Ah Nic… Feng Beirun came with the mindset of making a cameo appearance. Although he watched a good show before, he wasn't too obsessed with this kind of competition, so he became the second person to sign his name.”
After signing his name, he gave Xiao Xie a high five, which was very friendly. Although they were a few years apart, they had been childhood neighbors and friends because of their parents.
After years of not seeing each other, they went to study in different countries. Now, they've unexpectedly met again and are about to film in the same production. That old, long-lost, close friendship instantly returned with just a glance...
Li Sishi watched the exchange of glances between her two childhood friends with amusement: Thankfully, these two are still here to lighten the mood in this movie...
"I'm fine too."
Regardless of scheduling conflicts or prior collaborations, Cheng Erjian will undoubtedly be the third person to sign his name.
For someone like him who's halfway to enlightenment and still quite playful, the increasingly heavy plot of "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" clearly deviated from his tastes, not to mention that he wasn't initially very receptive to gang-themed stories.
But the "Men in the Jianghu" series propelled him to a new level, with his
Given his personality, he wouldn't be the type to abandon his allies after using them, so for now, he's sticking to the previous agreement and contract, continuing to schedule time to film the "People in the Jianghu" series according to the filming plan.
On the contrary, scripts like "The Seven Marriages of a Beautiful Woman," which seem very fun, are what a forward-thinking and futuristic anime otaku like Cheng Erjian would prefer.
"Me too, I'm fine with it too." Wu Shanluan weakly raised his hand as the fourth person to take over.
Although the story in the script is quite absurd and hilarious, the plot is quite clear and smooth—which is very friendly to socially anxious people like him who have been tormented by the director in sunglasses for a long time. He just needs to follow the script and film it. He doesn't have to encounter the terrible situation of having to stay up all night to memorize the script, only to have it completely overturned and reshot by the director with new ideas the next day...
"Alright, it's 4 to 3 now. What do you three think?" Li Sishi turned to look at Rong Juezhang, Shang Hanyou, and Ling Chen.
At this moment, Shang Hanyou had carefully finished reading the corresponding plot of his character. After thinking for a while, he nodded and said, "I have no problem here either."
Although he was no longer keen on making these somewhat absurd comedic commercial films, things were different when his co-star was Li Sishi. Putting aside the fact that Li Sishi had previously helped him achieve his dream of becoming the most popular male singer and winning the Golden Film Award for Best Actor, their close but not quite romantic relationship was enough for him to sign the contract for this cameo role.
Of course, the most crucial point is that it's still past midnight—even if everyone is basically assuming "fair competition," fair competition still requires everyone to "rely on their own abilities." So if an opportunity is presented to you, and you don't take it while someone else does, then the likely outcome is that they take a step forward while you take a step back...
If you're trying to woo a girl, you have to make yourself known at all times!
Ideally, you should be persistent, shameless, and resilient in the face of setbacks. Otherwise, even if a beautiful woman like Li Sishi, who has always had many suitors, has some emotional foundation with you, she will never be able to withstand the bombardment of external enemies.
Seeing that Shang Hanyou had already signed his name on the contract, his assistant, Quan, leaned close to the still bewildered Ling Chen and whispered, "Leo, what's wrong?"
If you don't take action soon, you'll clearly fall behind others!
Regardless of your position, you need to get on the field first and secure a spot so you can have hope of increasing your stake later!
Startled by Ah Quan's meaningful look, Ling Chen suddenly realized: Yes, that's right, where...
I'm afraid he was "tricked" into coming here and ranking third, but he should still know how to choose between "third place" and "no chance".
Moreover, he had promised Li Sishi from the beginning that he could participate if he had the time. How could he possibly say that he was disappointed and aggrieved because the reality was so different from his original expectations?
After all, Li Sishi hadn't lied to him; the role she asked him to play was indeed one of the female lead's husbands. The only difference was that his original expectation of "the only one" had become "one-seventh"...
He was completely bewildered by Li Sishi and the script's bizarre actions, so much so that he couldn't react for a moment, allowing others to take the lead one by one.
"Sorry, I was thinking about something and that's why I was a little distracted. There's nothing wrong with me..." After regaining his senses, Ling Chen immediately tried to make amends, and said solemnly with a meaningful look in his eyes, "I will play the role of 'your husband' well."
The peacock is displaying its tail feathers again—Xiao Xie secretly cast a sarcastic glance at his old friend Feng Beirun.
Receiving Xiao Xie's gaze and sensing the faint hint of jealousy in the boy, Feng Beirun rested her chin on her hands on the table, looking up at him from left to right, her fascination with watching the drama intensifying.
I heard that Xiao Xie's father and agency are planning to create a title for him as the "successor to the Heavenly King"—now that's great! The titles of Heavenly King, Fifth Heavenly King, and Successor to the Heavenly King are almost all linked together, and the male artist is fighting each other across the plot in the same movie... It's really hilarious no matter how you look at it.
Unfortunately, the online media in Hong Kong is not as developed as in foreign countries, so we can't fully utilize their various memes.
But it doesn't matter. Once the port city develops, with him as an eyewitness who witnessed the scene, there will be plenty of memes to play.
As for Wu Shanluan, who is always a step behind in his reactions, he was completely out of the loop at the moment, so there was no need to pay attention to his seemingly silent and confused state.
Shang Hanyou smiled and, taking advantage of the character's setting, spoke in a way that was clearly a level above others: "Yes, I will also play this role well. His character makes you lose your smile, so my character will bring your smile back."
Seeing Li Sishi's fleeting look of "men's competitiveness is so annoying," Rong Juezhang slowly put down the script in his hand, and then leisurely signed his name on the contract.
Sigh, in such a complex situation with so many undercurrents, it's still necessary for his good older brother to step in and keep things in order.
"Look, I've spoiled you enough, haven't I? I've 'carried' you around again..." Compared to his silent help to others without seeking recognition, Rong Juezhang even had to make a point of emphasizing this when it came to his cousin Li Sishi, who didn't seem to have much of a conscience.
Of course, it wasn't about taking advantage of someone's kindness; it was just a joke between close friends.
So Li Sishi smoothly replied with a wailing gesture and starry eyes: "If you could give me a discount on my cameo appearance fee, then I'll really admit that you care about me a lot..."
"Don't push your luck!" This time it was Rong Juezhang's turn to slam his fist on the table and stand up.
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