[{"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-74":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},2351353,4599,"Chapter 74: Wu Jing, New Skill (Seeking Favorites and Recommendations)","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-74",74,"\u003Cp>In the HD District, inside an office building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the audition site for the *I Am a Special Forces Soldier* production crew; quite a few people have come, and at a rough glance, there are at least a dozen or so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talent agency where Qi Hui is signed certainly had no interest in this script, but as Yang Siwei said, the entertainment industry is not lacking in people who want to strive upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how bitter or exhausting it is, there are always those who want to give it a shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Wang Baoqiang when he acted in *Blind Shaft*, or Huang Bo in *Crazy Stone*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dangerous mine shafts, stinking sewers—they go down whenever they are told to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui raised his eyes to scan the room; he didn't recognize most of the people, but there were two familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was Gu Zhixin, the original Xiao Zhuang; he was from the 2000 class of the Central Academy of Drama, and Qi Hui’s initial impression of him was as the young instructor in *The Young Pioneers*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later on, he appeared on a variety show, partnered with that Qian Feng from Hunan Satellite TV, and they even wanted to call each other \"good brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, it was about the same; the two were classmates and had a decent relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Feng had collaborated with him on *The Young Pioneers*, playing the instructor's former good friend, Xiao Zisheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, later on, the two had different ambitions, and Xiao Zisheng even went to serve under the \"Transportation Captain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to the point, Qian Feng later got into trouble, accused of sexual assault; Qi Hui forgot the result of the handling, but Qian Feng’s situation should not have been very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other acquaintance, Qi Hui was very familiar with him: Wu Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2003, he went south to Hong Kong, preparing to become the next Jet Li, but the result... was not very ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entertainment industry has always been a place that values background, not to mention that Hong Kong was also a place of capitalism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, besides playing some villains to support others, Wu Jing basically had no good resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had played the lead, the response was poor, and he simply couldn't take off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took quite a few beatings over there, lived in a small apartment, and was even so lonely that he had to listen to Guo Degang’s crosstalk to alleviate his homesickness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2008, unwilling to be ordinary, he directed and starred in *Legendary Assassin*, only to be crushed by Donnie Yen’s *Ip Man*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was bad enough, but the film also had poor box office returns, flopping completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was truly adding insult to injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he remembered correctly, during this period, Wu Jing had made *Wind Blast* with Duan Yihong, marking his shift of focus back to the mainland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also marked the failure of the kung fu kid’s foray into Hong Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again... Qi Hui wondered, didn't he only take the role of a special forces soldier in the second installment, *Sniper*?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is he here now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui was observing the competitors, and the competitors were likewise observing Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they recognized Qi Hui, they couldn't help but secretly think it was bad; this was the Xie Ruolin who had been a huge hit recently... for them, it certainly counted as a huge hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xie Ruolin had significant popularity online, especially the video that Qi Hui edited, which was talked about with great relish by netizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that were Qi Hui’s heroic deeds of capturing a fugitive, and that trophy from the Magnolia Awards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly, among these people, those who could compare to Qi Hui in fame were not as young as him; those who could compare to Qi Hui in youth were not as famous as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this role was about growing from a new recruit, which required youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, those competitors felt a bit numb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such good development, why aren't you going on shows or doing commercial appearances to make money, instead of coming here to snatch this small script from us?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this guy has a buzz cut, walks with a rigid, precise gait, and stands straight as a ramrod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn't come from the military, then he must have trained before coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the competitors grumbled, \"So competitive, what are you trying to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this a bit bullying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Ling Xiaosu greeted him and headed toward another room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The role he was auditioning for was Wang Yanbing... ah no, it was Zheng Sanpao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the show, Zheng Sanpao is the squad leader of the protagonist Xiao Zhuang, and the two have many scenes together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the auditions began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone lined up in order, waiting to audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing didn't know what he was thinking; he silently stepped back and quietly moved to Qi Hui’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello,\" he greeted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, Brother Jing,\" Qi Hui smiled slightly. \"I grew up watching your shows, especially *Tai Chi Boxer*...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words had finished, the system's notification sound rang in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Host has come into contact with actor Wu Jing, obtained one lottery chance. Would you like to draw now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui’s heart stirred, and he silently chose to draw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill: Performance Gunmanship Mastery (Level 1 Martial Artist level)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui raised an eyebrow, his eyes suddenly lighting up; if he remembered correctly, this level should be second only to the Wuying level, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, that's awesome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... haha, you actually watched *Tai Chi Boxer*?\" Wu Jing gave an awkward smile; he felt like an old antique in front of Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His age wasn't an advantage, his fame wasn't an advantage, even his image wasn't an advantage... how could he compete?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing felt he might not be able to beat this kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jing, aren't you good at martial arts films? Why did you suddenly come to act in a military drama?\" Qi Hui asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before transmigrating, he seemed to have seen marketing accounts mention this, but... who would remember what marketing accounts say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing curled his lips: \"There are too many sissies now, it's disgusting to watch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't just because of that; he had also been shocked by the heroism of soldiers back then, and thus yearned for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Hui nodded slightly, his eyes darting as he asked: \"If you don't get the lead role, do you have any thoughts about playing a supporting role?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ling Xiaosu was auditioning for a supporting role, so Qi Hui asked in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\" Wu Jing shook his head, looked at Qi Hui, and said: \"If it doesn't work out, I'll find the flaws and then fix them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he left, he played supporting roles; after coming back, if he still played supporting roles, wouldn't he have come back for nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, it would be a supporting role in a TV drama at that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something he found hard to accept; he had his own pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed bit by bit, and Qi Hui asked about Wu Jing’s experiences in Hong Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing glanced at Qi Hui, spoke slowly, and then... he couldn't stop once he started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he was a bit restrained, only stating objective facts without mixing in personal evaluations, but then it turned into venting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later on, he was directly muttering a few curses under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that he hadn't had a very good time in Hong Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only you two are left, come in together.\" At this moment, someone poked their head out and called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing and Qi Hui looked up and realized that the people in front had already finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been so engrossed in their conversation just now that they hadn't noticed the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Hui and Wu Jing looked at each other and walked into the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room sat a long table with three chairs, and three people were seated there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the far left was a chubby man with a buzz cut; if he remembered correctly, he should be the author of the original work *Leave the Last Bullet for Me*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also the director of this show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the middle was a thin, middle-aged man, and on the far right was a person wearing a military uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Qi Hui and Wu Jing enter, the three looked up and simultaneously sized up Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't look at Wu Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason was simple: Qi Hui’s figure was upright, his hair was a buzz cut, and at a glance, he didn't look like an actor, but more like a soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an actor, cutting off one's own hair is very rare, which was enough to show his attitude and determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, every move Qi Hui made carried military characteristics; it was obvious he had trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the three pairs of eyes were fixed on Qi Hui; among all the auditionees, Qi Hui was the one who had done the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let's start the audition.\" Liu Meng laughed, letting his assistant hand the script to Qi Hui and Wu Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's try Scene 33,\" Liu Meng said. \"Start in 5 minutes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was during a military exercise, where Xiao Zhuang disguises himself as an ordinary person to escape the encirclement of \"Old Dog Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that scene, Xiao Zhuang claims to be a college student, presents his student ID, luckily escapes the pursuit, and even tricks \"Old Dog Head\" Gao out of 100 yuan for travel expenses, becoming the hope of the entire company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui’s eyes lit up; acting as a college student... 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