[{"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-75":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},2351354,4599,"Chapter 75: The Disliked Wu Jing (Seeking Collections and Recommendations)","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-75",75,"\u003Cp>\"Let's begin,\" Director Liu Meng said. \"Wu Jing, you go first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his assistant help Wu Jing run the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the queue, it was Wu Jing's turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Jing nodded and began acting the moment the director called \"Action.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He came from a background as a martial arts actor and wasn't skilled in drama, but after acting for so many years, his performance wasn't bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, with that baby face, it was still passable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least it wouldn't make people feel this new recruit was excessively old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, Wu Jing's audition ended; he stepped aside, and it was Qi Hui's turn next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Begin,\" Liu Meng said directly, without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Hui immediately crouched down, touching the \"stream water\" on the ground to wipe his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crumpled ball of paper was thrown, landing in front of him, accompanied by a faint command:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Slowly stand up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui, looking bewildered and confused, slowly raised his head, his emotions then shifting to shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he followed the other person's words and slowly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this sequence of emotions, the \"clear-eyed stupidity\" typical of a college student was fully revealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never mind the director's assistant acting with him, even the three directors sitting behind the bench, as well as Wu Jing, subconsciously felt that Qi Hui really was a college student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made sense; this kid had only just left school not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're a student, why aren't you staying at school? What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Backpacker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Backpacker?\" The director's assistant stepped forward. \"What kind of donkey? Where's the donkey?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... how do I explain this to you?\" Qi Hui scratched his head, his expression becoming helpless and wry:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no donkey. 'Backpacker'... it just means traveling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he carried a sense of superiority—the superiority of a college student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have a student ID?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drama Academy, Directing Department. Oh, a future big director.\" The director's assistant acted well, saying it with some shock and amusement, then immediately changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do I feel like I've seen you somewhere before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui chuckled and spread his hands, laughing: \"You think so too? My classmates all say I look like Andy Lau.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The original line was \"I have a common face,\" but Qi Hui felt that line didn't quite fit him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like the \"plain and unremarkable Louis Koo,\" so he changed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director's assistant was also a witty person; his expression didn't change as he said: \"Is that so? Why do I think you look more like Leon Lai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... stop.\" Behind the bench, the three men including Liu Meng laughed and called an end to the audition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was basically enough at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you two, the audition is over. Go back and wait for notification,\" Liu Meng said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Qi Hui and Wu Jing nodded and left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two chatted for a bit, exchanged contact information, and then parted ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the building, by the car, Old Ling was already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did it go?\" Qi Hui asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I passed,\" Old Ling laughed. \"I'm playing Zheng Sanpao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui felt a toothache upon hearing this. Wasn't it \"wait for notification\"? So fast?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ling saw his confusion and laughed: \"It's just a supporting role. I'm the most famous person among everyone, so of course I can handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, his family had also put in some effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fair competition was fine, but some people could be \"more fair\" than others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the office building, inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Meng organized the resumes of the auditionees: \"You two, who do you think is more suitable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two were a producer and a representative of the investors. He, the director, had the final say, but he also had to consider their opinions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the opinion of the producer, Ji Daoqing. He was deeply involved in military dramas, and his previous work was only made possible because of his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for him, it would have been very troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director, who do you think is better?\" Ji Daoqing asked in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Meng flipped through them and pulled out three resumes to display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were Wu Jing, Gu Zhixin, and Qi Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think these three have the best qualifications.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man in military uniform on the far right took a look, pondered slightly, and said: \"Wu Jing is not suitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He has acted in many Hong Kong films these past few years—either as a yellow-haired hitman, a blue-haired gangster, or a mercenary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are all cruel, violent, and murderous images.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not suitable for this show.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Daoqing nodded: \"That's what I think too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Meng put away Wu Jing's resume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about Gu Zhixin?\" Liu Meng pushed a resume forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in military uniform thought for a moment and said: \"The main purpose of filming this show is to expand the influence of the military. It is to shape a new image of the military in the new era. I believe the better the appearance, the more it fits this goal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the new millennium, the country joined the WTO, the economy began to take off, and everything in society was looking toward money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that there is peace and no ideology, everyone only has money in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The saying \"Good men don't become soldiers, good iron isn't used for nails\" was once again rampant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in recent years, only one show, *Soldiers Sortie*, was talking about modern soldiers; the military was getting further and further away from the masses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This won't do!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree with that,\" Ji Daoqing said: \"We don't expect a Tom Cruise like in *Top Gun*, but we must have a prominent image for our own military.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to Qi Hui, Gu Zhixin is too old, and his appearance isn't right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using a way that people enjoy to deepen their perception of the military—so my suggestion is to choose Qi Hui.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man in military uniform nodded: \"He looks more like a soldier than anyone else; choosing him is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Liu Meng took back Gu Zhixin's resume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he was more inclined toward Gu Zhixin in his heart; he came from the Central Academy of Drama, and Gu Zhixin was also from the Central Academy of Drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Gu Zhixin was also strongly recommended by another investor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was only an inclination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that's the case, then it's settled. Choose Qi Hui,\" Liu Meng said immediately:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Prepare to draft the contract.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The military always does things this way—swift, decisive, and resolute. He had filmed several military dramas and had also picked up quite a bit of the military style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days passed quietly, and the audition results came out. Qi Hui succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally wanted to find someone to celebrate with, but Jing Tian had gone to Henan Province to film, with the shooting location at the Jiaozuo Film and Television City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That place had filmed many TV series: the new *Three Kingdoms*, the new *Water Margin*, and now *The Warring States*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that these were all shows with poor reputations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Zhang had also disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said he was filming, but Qi Hui always felt it wasn't the case, because his Weibo updated from time to time—no pictures, but rather some inexplicable words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all texts about love and lovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hui guessed that he had fallen in love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one left was Old Ling, who took advantage of these few days to run to several interview sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Qi Hui expected, the reporters were super capable of stirring up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn't ask two questions before very bluntly turning the topic to Yao Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ling faced it calmly, appearing extremely indifferent, as if he had truly let go, not at all like someone who had been cheated on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yao Chen, who originally had no reaction, began to write on Weibo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was still subtly pointing fingers; someone must have been stopping her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the netizens wouldn't indulge her; all sorts of sharp questions appeared in her comment section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The public perception of Ling Xiaosu and Yao Chen was also turning around bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the time to join the crew arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Ling and Qi Hui boarded a plane and headed toward Jiangsu Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The show *I Am a Special Forces Soldier* was spearheaded by the Southeast Military Region, so the filming location was, of course, in the south.\u003C\u002Fp>",1437,"2026-06-21T03:10:06.472Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","858f5261375ffb2779f7977cbff9d45a579eeb402ad0798186308714a618b54a","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-76","starting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-chapter-74",202,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-hong-shixian-a-chinese-entertainme-cover.jpg"]