Global Film Emperor

Chapter 239's table of contents is complete.
"Views on choosing a spouse?"

When Lu Ze received the question sheet, he thought about how to answer it, but he still couldn't come up with a good answer. In fact, he had thought about saying something like long hair, tall, long legs, and kind-hearted to get by, but when he was actually asked, he realized that he really hadn't thought about what kind of person he liked.

He has lost his concept of what his future partner will look like. Does he prefer long hair or short hair? Now, Lu Ze's answer is either is fine. It's not that he's become more accommodating, but rather that he no longer has the same single requirement for appearance as he did in his early twenties.

In his twenties, he liked women with long hair, big breasts, and perky butts. These were the types of women who attracted him the most. To put it more bluntly, it was women like this with a pretty face who could attract the vast majority of men.

But what if the woman he meets now is no longer like that? He wouldn't mind, the most important thing is that she suits his taste, but Lu Ze began to have doubts about whether he could meet another woman who suited his taste.

"Just live a down-to-earth life and be filial to your parents."

"That's all? There are no external requirements either?"

This answer surprised Liu Huixin greatly. After all, this was a star, a double Golden Horse Award winner, and a talented actor who had the opportunity to compete for the triple Golden Horse Award before the age of thirty. This requirement was indeed a bit too low for Lu Ze.

"Well, that's all. Actually, I don't really have a clue. I don't know when I'll meet someone I like. It depends on my feelings. I shouldn't settle if I can avoid it. I shouldn't make myself suffer in this matter."

Liu Huixin didn't continue the topic, because continuing to discuss it would easily bring up the name that the TV station shouldn't mention. She was also worried that Lu Ze would be unhappy. She had originally used her connections to get Lu Ze on the show, and if Lu Ze was unhappy, she and Shen Jinghan would have to break up.

After a brief chat about life, the conversation shifted to work. Lu Ze knew what kind of effect the production team wanted, as evidenced by the quick switch of topics earlier, so he controlled his words to achieve the serious effect the production team desired.

From being an extra in Hengdian to becoming a character actor, Lu Ze's story of how he used to be a specialist in anti-Japanese war dramas has shocked many people. It's unexpected that this award-winning actor was once so engrossed in anti-Japanese war dramas.

When talking about every turning point in his life, Lu Ze smiled. In the eyes of Liu Huixin and the audience, he was really lucky. But they also had to admire Lu Ze for being able to seize every opportunity he encountered and get promotions one after another through his own efforts and strength.

Now, as the topic has become more in-depth, the audience is no longer simply paying to get by; they are all listening attentively to Lu Ze's previously unknown past.

"Many of my friends who are actors have talked about you. I'm not an expert in this field. When I watch your shows, I just think they're good, but I can't really explain why. Let me mention a friend, Wang Pushen, who has also worked with you."

Lu Ze crossed his legs, reached for the glass on the table, took a sip of water, put the glass down, placed his hands naturally on the armrests of the chair, and nodded to indicate that he understood.

Wang Pushen played Major Lin Yi in Lu Ze's first TV series, "My Chief and My Regiment." Lin Yi was a local from Shanghai and had a good relationship with Song Guiyuan, but his relationship with Lu Ze was just average.

The last time they met was at Song Guiyuan's wedding. They haven't been in touch for a long time, only exchanging a blessing text message during holidays. In stark contrast to Lu Ze's soaring career, his career is declining more and more.

After "My Chief and My Regiment", he hasn't had any outstanding works. Now he has faded from the public eye, playing the lead role in some small TV dramas or the supporting role in some big TV dramas. This man, who won the Best Actor award at the age of 24 before Song Guiyuan, has finally fallen from grace and left the ranks of top TV drama actors.

“Pu Shen’s wife and I were college classmates. At a family gathering, your movie happened to be playing, and we started talking about you. I remember Pu Shen saying something to me that I still remember vividly: he said that there are only two kinds of actors in China who are under fifty years old: other actors and Lu Ze, because your speed of progress can make ordinary actors feel hopeless.”

"I wouldn't dare say that. I actually called Brother Shen. He's setting a trap for me."

"No, he looked very serious at the time, and he started analyzing your progress in each of your works from the beginning. After hearing what he said, I felt that it was true. You can see from the details that your ability to control the role is getting stronger and stronger. In Wang Pushen's words, you have done something that even actors from academies have not done. By the way, do you know how many students the Magic Theatre Acting Department is recruiting this year?"

"I remember the art exams were reformed this year, and it seems to have become more difficult. The Magic Theatre Acting Department should have twenty-five spots?"

Lu Ze actually knew this, after all, he was in the industry. Most of his friends were from the Southern Academy of Arts. They had occasionally discussed this topic in WeChat groups or while filming. The art exams are getting harder and harder to pass these days. This year, more than 20,000 students applied for the acting department nationwide, but only 25 were admitted to the Magic Theatre. It's truly a case of thousands of troops crossing a single-plank bridge.

"Yes, the art college entrance exams are just around the corner. Do you have any good advice or methods to improve your acting skills that you can share with the students watching on TV who are preparing for the exams?"

Lu Ze really didn't know how to answer this question. If he didn't have the system, he would probably still be working as an extra in Hengdian, or he would be back home getting married and having children. He would never have made it to where he is today.

His learning method wasn't suitable for others, and no one else had the opportunity to learn like Lu Ze. In the end, after thinking about it, he could only brush it off and give the candidates some simple encouragement. "You definitely still need to learn from teachers, because everyone's learning ability and talent are different, plus the acting styles are different. You should still hone your acting style. My practice method is actually very simple. It's all about constant practice. Practice makes perfect. When I'm not filming, I imitate passersby for at least four or five hours a day. When I'm filming, I study the script. I basically put my mind on the script all day long. When you're on camera, you'll naturally be able to perform at your best. As for the rest, I'm self-taught and can't teach you much."

"You're working way too hard! So, do you consider yourself a naturally gifted actor or a hard-working one?"

"I don't really want to define myself as a certain type of actor. In reality, for actors who make it big these days, talent alone is useless if you don't work hard. If you don't have talent, the chances of making a name for yourself by working hard are not high. Moreover, there are too many people in this industry, but the pie isn't that big. In my opinion, those who can support themselves by acting are all talented and hardworking actors. I'm just a bit luckier."

With the last question concluded, overall, Liu Huixin and Lu Ze's conversation was quite pleasant, and nothing awkward happened.

Lu Ze's gentleness and composure also won the audience's favor. In addition, the two of them were good at conversation. This quiet question-and-answer session made everyone immersed in it. It wasn't until the two of them stood up to thank the audience that the audience realized that the recording of the show had completely ended.

After the audience began to leave, Lu Ze followed Liu Huixin backstage. Liu Huixin was very satisfied with this recording of the show. First of all, Lu Ze's participation in the show was already quite a highlight, after all, Lu Ze had only participated in one show, "Back to Field", in all his years since his debut.

Moreover, she had a very enjoyable conversation with Lu Ze. Unlike the other guests, Lu Ze spoke a lot of the truth, instead of spouting lofty but empty words to create a glorious image for himself.

He uses humor to say sincere things, and people can gain something after laughing. That's what talk shows are like. Without enough laughs or a big lineup of celebrities, it's just a host and a guest chatting on stage. Such shows can only win by having substance. There's no other way. Lu Ze has indeed grasped the essence and performed very well.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lu. Thank you for your cooperation. Let me see you off."

The invitation fee would arrive in about a week. After exchanging contact information with Liu Huixin, Lu Ze and Shen Jinghan prepared to leave.

After escorting the two to the elevator, Lu Ze and Shen Jinghan took the elevator down to the underground parking lot, got into the car, and fastened their seatbelts. Shen Jinghan glanced at Lu Ze's expression before slowly speaking.

"Someone from above mediated between Dingxin and Tianhe, and the matter is now over."

"Yes, it took almost three months to end, which is already considered late."

Lu Ze was not surprised. He turned on his turn signal and changed lanes, looking straight ahead as he responded to Shen Jinghan's words.

After more than two months of turmoil, nearly ten celebrities have been implicated, each with their own scandalous stories. Both sides have suffered losses of at least several hundred million yuan, making the entertainment industry even more disliked and hated. To be honest, Lu Ze was truly surprised that someone was finally mediating.

The recent case of an artist being caught red-handed not only shocked ordinary people, but even Lu Ze was surprised. He never expected that the person whose image had collapsed would be him, and he never expected that in this industry, even academic qualifications could be faked.

Compared to other companies, Qian Shijia is really quite conscientious. Although there are still some shady dealings, they are not as dirty as these two companies.

Now that the conflict between the two companies has been mediated, Lu Ze has nothing to regret. Although he wished both companies would go bankrupt, that was unrealistic and simply not feasible.

The car drove all the way to the entrance of Qian Shijia. Shen Jinghan needed to go upstairs to pick up some documents. Her car was parked in the company's underground garage, so Lu Ze didn't need to drive her home. Just before getting out of the car, Shen Jinghan asked a question.

How do I get to Hangzhou the day after tomorrow? By high-speed rail or plane?

“I need to take the cripple with me while I drive. It’s only a little over two hours, so it won’t be a problem.”

"Okay, don't forget the things. I'll be busy with girl group matters in a couple of days. I'll come to Hangzhou to see you after I'm done."

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(End of this chapter)