[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme":3,"chapter-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from Hong Shixian: A Chinese Entertainment Rise",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2351294,4599,"Chapter 15: Liqun has a strong kick, it can settle things","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>In the middle of the set, Ling Xiaosu was slightly taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slick, greasy way Qi Hui was acting made him unable to react for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to get used to someone who looked as handsome as Leon Lai acting like a pot-bellied, greasy, and mercenary middle-aged businessman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ling Xiaosu quickly recovered, realizing he was failing to keep up with the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth twitched involuntarily; luckily the director called out, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiaosu didn't know that Qi Hui was performing beyond his usual standard, a performance that could be called his true self.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to act so well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Qi, how about signing the contract now?\" Director Jiang Wei said with a chuckle. \"If you want, the role of Xie Ruolin is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Many thanks, Director.\" Qi Hui nodded and agreed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the casting director immediately took the documents out of his bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many supporting actors in the crew, so naturally, they printed extra copies of contracts to make signing at any time convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a total of 30 scenes; how does 5,000 per scene sound?\" Jiang Wei said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very fair, offering a market rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruolin was only a minor supporting role, and his screen time didn't even rank in the top ten of the entire production.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Qi Hui could speak, Ling Xiaosu said, \"That's too low, Director.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My junior brother only has two months; after two months, he is going to be the male lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui gave Ling Xiaosu a grateful look; this senior brother was truly great, someone worth knowing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Director Jiang Wei and the casting director both looked at Qi Hui with some surprise. Wasn't he a newcomer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Jiang Wei said, \"Fine, let's make it 8,000 per scene, for a total of 240,000... hmm, 4 doesn't sound good, let's make it 250,000.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem.\" Upon hearing this, Qi Hui agreed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casting director drafted the contract on the spot, and Qi Hui signed his name and added his bank account number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial payment of 80,000 would arrive within five working days, and the rest would be wired in two installments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui had pocketed another income of several tens of thousands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but feel a bit emotional; the entertainment industry was indeed full of hot money—this was much faster than working in construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Construction was not only bitter, but the clients would also drag their feet on paying the project funds every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they drag it out, but they also made the construction team pay for the workers' wages and material costs upfront.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it made one's teeth itch with anger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since Senior Brother Ling and the director were so supportive, Qi Hui couldn't just take the benefits without giving back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't be a slacker!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking for a moment, Qi Hui said, \"Director, there is something I want to tell you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden remark made everyone in the room freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui said slowly, \"There is an A-level wanted criminal in our crew who has been on the run for over ten years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone present was horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the set, filming continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiots, two idiots who belong in a museum!\" Wu Jingzhong, played by Feng Enhe, cursed at his wife and Cuiping:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I went there to work, not to mess around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The executive director nodded; as expected of a veteran actor, this performance was rock solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Sun, get ready to enter the scene,\" the executive director called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei, waiting \"outside the door,\" waited for the signal. As Feng Enhe finished his last line, he pushed the door open and entered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Station Chief, I'm here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... good.\" Wu Jingzhong nodded, the anger on his face slightly receding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zecheng saw his wife and asked in surprise, \"Why are you here too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cut!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, the executive director suddenly called for a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei was slightly stunned; he hadn't made a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher Yao, your emotions are a bit off,\" the executive director shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei understood; it was Yao Chen who had the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, my fault,\" Yao Chen said, raising her hand. \"How about we take a break?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, without waiting for the executive director's reply, she walked off the set and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave Director Jiang Wei some face, but as for the executive director... he wasn't qualified enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the scene, only the executive director and the three actors were left looking at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go talk to her,\" Sun Honglei said to those present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Producer Ju Chunlei once revealed that Yao Chen had cheated four times—twice before marriage and twice during.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the times during her marriage was with Sun Honglei while filming *Lurk*, though this was never clearly confirmed and remained mere hearsay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other time was with the photographer Cao Yu, who later became her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was hearsay, Yao Chen and Sun Honglei's relationship was indeed quite good now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the set, Sun Honglei sat down next to Yao Chen: \"Why such a big mistake? Not in the right state?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bad mood,\" Yao Chen said, reaching out to touch Sun Honglei's jacket, fishing a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, taking one, and lighting it herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo~\" With a long exhale, white smoke drifted out, and Yao Chen let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei thought for a moment and asked, \"Are those two who came today your junior brothers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was from the Central Academy of Drama, and Yao Chen was from the Beijing Film Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Zhang doesn't count,\" Yao Chen replied. \"The other one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei also lit a cigarette, puzzled: \"What did he do to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That young man was handsome, sunny and cheerful, humorous, and spoke well; there was nothing uncomfortable about him, was there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yao Chen skillfully flicked the ash and said, \"My Old Ling gave him two roles in a row.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Honglei stopped talking; your Old Ling gave you even more roles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pull yourself together, we still have to work,\" Sun Honglei said, then stubbed out the cigarette that was still more than half full and stood up to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party was a married woman; he could interact with her for work, but he still needed to be mindful of the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, Ling Xiaosu, Jiang Wei, and the others had their expressions change drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wanted criminal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuck? This is that outrageous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, tell us quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the four people's anxiety, Qi Hui pursed his lips and took out a pack of Liqun cigarettes to share with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liqun had a strong kick; it could help settle things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four silently lit their cigarettes and took a deep drag, their emotions settling down a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them calm down, Qi Hui tapped off the ash and explained how the fugitive Ji Shiguang had been hiding under the alias Zhang Guofeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the casting director gasped in a mouthful of cold... secondhand smoke, his face full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before signing the contract with Qi Hui, he had just signed a contract with Zhang Guofeng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party didn't have many scenes, just a few shots, but he had been personally recommended by Assistant Director Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had even chatted a few times with that kind-looking fatty, never expecting him to be a brutal wanted criminal involved in hijacking, robbery, and assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was only an accomplice, it was still very dangerous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Qi, what do you plan to do?\" Director Jiang Wei asked in a deep voice while puffing on his Liqun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized this was a great opportunity to promote *Lurk*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, this is your territory, so of course I'll listen to you,\" Qi Hui said with a chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiaosu and Zhang Ruoyun looked at each other, feeling surprised by Qi Hui; this was a prime opportunity to become famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just giving it away to someone else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You kid, you're definitely going to be famous in the future,\" Jiang Wei said, feeling happy and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being so tactful, it would be hard not to be famous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking, Jiang Wei said, \"I am the director; my reputation relies on my work. I'll leave this kind of exposure opportunity to you actors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You handle it, and let me know if you need any help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, it wasn't realistic for him to hog the credit; Ling Xiaosu wouldn't agree to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than having a conflict, it was better to go with the flow and leave it to the trio of Qi, Ling, and Zhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, no matter how it was handled, the reputation of *Lurk* would be spread, so he wouldn't lose out either way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director is generous!\" Ling Xiaosu chuckled and gave a thumbs up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui looked at Little Zhang and Old Ling and said, \"Senior brother, junior brother, we are going to join forces to catch a wanted criminal this time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe... coming here was the right choice!\" Zhang Ruoyun rubbed his hands together; far from being afraid, he was instead eager to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>",1552,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f4e8e24dc752c3ef1cf7ddf703c8fca7047dffd1a5bdbf2b4c6ae1a9167f63a7","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-16","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-14",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]