I was just thinking about taking the arts exam and you said I've been playing supporting roles

Chapter 312 Please enter the urn!

Jinling, Dongti Tavern.

The final scene of "I Am a Special Forces Soldier: Sharp Blade" was filmed on the playground of Dongti Sports School.

The production team didn't book any fancy hotels; they were all men, and even the actresses were all incredibly straightforward. After all, it's a military drama, so there's less trouble.

Ancient costume dramas are the ones with the most trouble.

So the crew chose a roadside stall as the wrap party location. Several actresses had already finished eating and returned to their hotels, while the men were still there bragging.

"Director Liu, you really can't drink anymore..."

Wu Jing was clearly flushed from drinking, and her speech was becoming somewhat slurred.

Sitting next to him is Liu Meng, the director of "Knives Out". He graduated from the Department of Dramatic Literature of the Central Academy of Drama. He started his career with military novels and is currently focusing on military-themed film and television dramas. He is doing very well with the Jinling Military Region.

Wu Jing was able to undergo special training in the military region for a year and a half thanks to his connections.

So, in return, Wu Jing will still take on the role in "Knives Out". Besides, this drama is a comeback project tailor-made for him to return to the mainland. Wu Jing wants to make a name for himself in the military genre.

In other words, we need to cultivate this particular market segment deeply.

This was something he had thought about for a long time before deciding to do.

There's a huge difference between an artist who has a plan and one who doesn't.

Wu Jing has the resources to do this.

In the current entertainment industry in mainland China, Japanese and Korean trends are dominant, and many idols are neither male nor female. In later generations, this has even developed into the phenomenon of "little fresh meat" and "little fairy". Therefore, he needs to promote a wave of positive energy from real men.

They're all just personas.

Master Wu was someone who understood this stuff early on, after all, he had ventured out and knew some of the idol packaging tricks in Southeast Asia.

What he wanted to portray was the image of a special forces soldier.

This is a rare gap in the domestic knowledge, but in later generations, there will be many more.

……

"Then let's have some wine!"

Liu Meng held up his half-empty wine glass, so Wu Jing had no choice but to raise it and clink glasses with him.

"Brother Jing, when will that military-themed movie you mentioned start filming?"

Zhao Xun, the actor who plays Li Erniu in the drama, was asking a question. He was a young actor recommended by the art troupe and spoke quite bluntly, after all, he had not experienced the baptism of the entertainment industry.

He mainly wanted to know if he could get a cameo role or something.

"It'll probably take another year or so!"

"We need to attract investment..."

Wu Jing sighed and didn't finish the wine in her glass.

"People from Hong Kong are so rich, investing should be easy for them, right?"

"Brother Jing, you have such a big reputation, and you're doing so well in Hong Kong!"

Zhao Xun admires Wu Jing. After all, he grew up watching Wu Jing's dramas and had always wanted to be a soldier. Now, his dream has come true.

I never imagined that I would become the kind of young, handsome man I hate the most.

"hehe!"

Wu Jing's face flushed red with bitterness after hearing Zhao Xun's words.

Perhaps only he knows what he has experienced in Hong Kong all these years.

This can be seen from the fact that he did not cooperate with Hong Kong capital to make movies in his later years.

Deep down, Mr. Wu really hates Hong Kong capital.

Therefore, one must experience certain things before one can truly embrace patriotism.

He'd probably had a few drinks, because he squinted at Zhao Xun and said, "Brother, you think too highly of the people of Hong Kong!"

"Let me tell you, those bastards in Hong Kong are all incredibly stingy!"

"Actors from the mainland who go there are treated like dogs. Local Hong Kong actors all have stunt doubles, but we have to do it ourselves!"

"and……"

boom!
Wu Jing must have been feeling stifled for the past few years, because she suddenly slammed her hand on the table, startling Liu Meng who was sitting next to her.

"They can only play villains!"

"what?"

Zhao Xun was also somewhat bewildered.

The villain?

He hadn't really thought about that before; after a moment's thought, he realized it was indeed true.

In recent years, Jing Ge has played villainous roles in Hong Kong blockbusters.

Liu Meng, standing beside him, was well aware of the ins and outs of the situation. He had a high alcohol tolerance, even better than Wu Jing, and chuckled, saying, "Those people from Hong Kong, to put it nicely, are all Chinese, but when poor relatives come to visit, how can you treat them all the same?"

"What a straightforward truth!"

Unfortunately, many artists in the domestic entertainment industry fail to grasp this point, all believing that the other side is paradise, and rushing in like madmen.

Without exception, they all returned dejectedly.

In a few years, the tables turned, and Hong Kong artists went north and most of them did quite well. Even those who didn't have much fame but had played a few well-known roles were able to make a living, and their treatment was much better than that of their own TVB.

This stark contrast is evident not only in the entertainment industry on a small scale, but also in the entire commercial market on a larger scale.

China is a very open and inclusive market with very little xenophobia.

"Yes!"

"It's a pity I was too young back then and didn't think about these ancient wisdoms!"

Wu Jing also shook her head, feeling particularly regretful about the past eight years.

8 years!

How many eight-year periods does one have in a lifetime? His most golden period of acting career was wasted in such a place.

Originally, I didn't want to drink, but now I feel a little melancholy.

"Director Liu, let's have a drink!"

Wu Jing raised her glass and swallowed the rest of the wine.

After finishing the drink, he genuinely felt quite drunk.

"fine!"

"The domestic film and television market is changing dramatically every year; there are definitely opportunities!"

Liu Meng comforted Wu Jing, patting her on the shoulder: "You have a foundation in martial arts, so focus on filming military-themed movies and TV series. There's a market for that!"

"This kind of thing is really popular in China now, while martial arts films and period dramas are not so popular anymore!"

"I Am a Special Forces Soldier," as well as the previous "Soldiers Sortie," "My Chief and My Regiment," and a series of other hit dramas, gave Liu Meng a lot of confidence.

It was because of this that Wu Jing felt there was a way out in this area.

Most importantly, the higher-ups are very enthusiastic about this kind of publicity and promotion, and all departments welcome cooperation.

"Hopefully!"

Wu Jing exhaled a breath of alcohol, feeling a little dizzy, unsure if it was just her imagination or a real sensation.

He felt his phone vibrate in his pocket.

"Wow, there really is a phone call?"

Wu Jing thought she had drunk too much, but when she took out her phone, she found that there were indeed two missed calls.

And it was the same person; he hadn't even noticed while drinking.

But why would someone call themselves at 11 p.m.?
It was an actress he had worked with before, so Wu Jing couldn't help but overthink it.

He's currently single and quite eager for a woman, otherwise he wouldn't have posted such a ridiculous Weibo post—[Every morning I pray to God: God, give me a woman! Many years have passed, and although my wish hasn't come true, I've proven that God doesn't understand Chinese.]

"Director Liu, I'm going to make a phone call!"

Wu Jing held her phone, said something to Liu Meng, and stood up, swaying slightly.

Zhao Xun hadn't drunk much, and he even instinctively stood up to help her up.

Wu Jing waved her hand and walked out of the private room to the door.

A night breeze blew, and I felt a bit more awake.

"Wan Qian!"

Wu Jing pictured a very beautiful actress in her mind, who also had a great personality and got along well with many people in the crew.

Her personality is actually very popular with men, but the fact that they are too familiar with each other makes many straight men hesitant to make a move.

That scumbag guy must have already started flirting with other women.

Wu Jing is the kind of straight man who has the desire but not the courage, so he has ideas, but he's used to the ways of the industry and has a bit of a laid-back, easygoing nature.

Having been in this business for so many years, I'm sure I won't get into trouble if I play it safe.

Even though it was so late, Wu Jing, though carefree at heart, still maintained a serious demeanor when she dialed the phone.

"Brother Jing, I'm sorry for waking you up..."

Wan Qian apologized first, and Wu Jing quickly said, "No, we haven't parted yet. We were drinking and didn't hear the phone!"

"what?"

"Are you still drinking with Director Liu and the others?"

Wan Qian was speechless. These men were really good at bragging. No wonder it was a military drama. They talked about everything from the military to the country and international politics.

At first, Wan Qian could still chime in, but later she became increasingly anxious. After all, the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony had already ended, and Wan Qian was worried about whether Chen Jin had won an award, so she and several other actresses spoke with Liu Meng and returned to the hotel early.

Changing to other dramas or other investors would definitely not work.

However, this drama is special in nature, so the actors are quite casual and just need to take the filming seriously.

"I'm done drinking!"

"They should be disbanding by now!"

Wu Jing stood by the roadside, kicking a plane tree in front of her.

"That's right!"

Wan Qian then explained the purpose of the call: "You know Chen Jin, right?"

"Of course!"

Who doesn't know the newly crowned Venice Film Festival Best Actor?

"Is it Chen Jin, the actress you worked with on the movie 'Heartbreak'?"

"The one who won the Venice Film Festival Best Actor award?"

Wu Jing guessed that Wan Qian was referring to him.

This person is really popular!

I hadn't heard of this person last year, but this year he's definitely the hottest post-90s in this circle, he's incredibly popular.

Not only were all his movies huge hits, but he also won awards one after another, including the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival, and he was only 20 years old.

Wu Jing could only feel envious.

This kid was born in a great era!

Back in their day, it would have taken them at least eight to ten years to make it big, especially for male actors.

"Yes, he just talked to me about his new movie, and there's a role he really likes for you..."

"Ok?"

He does not mean that.

Wu Jing thought she had drunk too much and might have misheard.

But after realizing what had happened, I was jolted awake and my mind cleared up considerably.

"new movie?"

"what type is it?"

Wu Jing asked subconsciously.

"It seems to be a commercial action movie, going to be filmed in Hollywood, the investment should be quite large, he's funding it himself, and the director..."

Wan Qian applied every buff she could.

He even added at the end, "Oh, by the way, he just won the Golden Rooster Award for Best Actor!"

"what?!"

"Today..."

Wu Jing sobered up a bit: "It seems like today is the Golden Rooster Awards ceremony!"

Wu Jing almost forgot about this major event in the industry.

"Yes, just today. I sent him a congratulatory text message, and he happened to mention this. I was thinking of starting a business with you, so I came to ask you about it!"

"grateful!"

Wu Jing was genuinely grateful: "I'll definitely treat you to a meal!"

"Haha, there's plenty of time for dinner. We might even have to work together again!"

"Oh?"

Wu Jing understood the implication and said with a smile, "Congratulations! You really have connections, Mr. Wan. There must be a lot of actresses vying for a role in Chen Jin's new drama, right?"

"I don't know that. Chen Jin is a very special person!"

When Wan Qian said this, a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips: "When he chooses actors, he only looks at whether they are suitable or not!"

"..."

Wu Jing didn't believe it, but having been in the industry for a long time, she understood immediately.

Wan Qian and Chen Jin definitely have a special relationship.

But thinking about it, it's normal. It's only natural that two people would spark some chemistry after filming an urban romance movie together.

Wow, this woman is really good at keeping secrets!

She's Chen Jin's woman?

Wu Jing almost fell for it, but luckily she didn't do anything to her. Chen Jin, backed by Zhang Yimou and China Film Group, is very successful in her own capital business.

Many people in the industry actually look down on this guy, but he has box office success, makes money, and is quite low-key. I've never heard of him having any bad side.

Many young people become arrogant, act like big shots, or have multiple relationships after becoming famous, but he has never heard of that.

Therefore, Wu Jing was actually quite curious about Chen Jin.

Such a young man in his early twenties has achieved such a great career; there's really no one like him in the industry before. The speed at which he rose to fame and became a source of capital is just too fast.

Many people in the industry didn't have time to react, and Wu Jing didn't even need to specifically look up who Chen Jin was; he already knew some information about her.

This is a sign that a celebrity has become completely famous.

You may be able to see news and resumes about this person through various channels.

"Okay, I'll talk to him on the phone!"

"Thank you, Mr. Wan!"

Wu Jing chatted with Wan Qian for a while, then hung up the phone.

After pondering for a while, Wu Jing carefully considered what to say to Chen Jin on the phone later.

Deep down, he really wanted to collaborate with Chen Jin.

Chen Jin's fame and acting skills are not the most important factors, but rather the... cinematic science behind her.

The military film he's planning to shoot is quite ambitious and requires a large investment.

Film Science has the distribution channels of China Film Group, which alone is enough to attract many people; in addition, it is indeed not short of money, as its second film this year is about to be released, and it is the sequel to the record-breaking "Love is Not Blind".

Needless to say, it's going to be another blockbuster. Everyone in the market knows that. The only question is how far it will go after its release.

Finally, Wu Jing dialed Chen Jin's cell phone number.

……

Chen Jin actually received a message from Wan Qian saying "It's all done" after Wan Qian finished her phone call with Wu Jing.

Upon seeing the incoming call, Chen Jin immediately pressed the answer button.

"Hello, Brother Jin, I'm Wu Jing!"

Hearing the somewhat familiar voice on the other end of the phone, Chen Jin quickly smiled and said, "You're too kind, Brother Jing!"

"Just call me Chen Jin, I don't know who keeps calling me that..."

"Haha, a reporter, someone in the industry?"

Hearing Chen Jin's somewhat joking tone, Wu Jing felt a little relieved.

He was easier to approach than he had imagined.

"I guessed it was them too, but... they sound better than Teacher Chen!"

"That is!"

Wu Jing laughed too. Teacher Chen is now a running joke, and the entertainment industry knows him inside and out, especially Wu Jing, who has been involved in the Hong Kong entertainment circle and has personally experienced this storm.

In fact, the title of "teacher" is very popular in the entertainment industry right now, especially among celebrities; anyone can be called a teacher.

This is one of the reasons why the entertainment industry is considered feudal.

At first, Chen Jin was quite taken aback by the honorifics, the "brother" and "sister" titles, but after hearing them so often, she became numb to them.

Just as he said, it definitely sounds better than Teacher Chen's.

"Is Jing-ge free tomorrow? Let's get together!"

"I have a new film, and I think you'd be perfect for an important role!"

"Shall I send you the script?"

Chen Jin was very straightforward, and Wu Jing found her directness quite agreeable.

"Okay, then I'll come find you?"

"No need, I'm in Hefei. You're in Nanjing, right? It's very close. I'll take a bus here tomorrow!"

"I'll do it..."

"..."

The two of them exchanged pleasantries.

In the end, he couldn't resist Wu Jing's desire to ask for help, mainly because he still needed to secure investment, so it would definitely be better for him to see Chen Jin.

The two agreed on a time and then hung up the phone.

"You've been lured into a trap!"

Chen Jin smiled and then immediately sent the script for "John Wick" to Wu Jing.

Chen Jin told him about the role he was going to play over the phone.

(End of this chapter)