Fooling Huayu for Thirty Years

Chapter 321 'Superstar' Wan Qian!

Chapter 321 'Superstar' Wan Qian!
"Master, why did you go to the Valley of Heartbreak?"

"Oh, so what do you think I do?"

Once Wan Qian got into Ma Xun's car, she couldn't stop talking.

That makes sense; asking her more questions is beneficial for her, after all, they are still strangers.

Ma Xun hesitated to say that he was a boss. Based on his previous experience with Yin Tao, he knew that if he said that, the other party might not believe him.

So, let's just pass this problem back to the other party.

Wan Qian thought for a moment, "How would I know?"

Ma Xun had no choice but to say, "What if I said I was the boss?"

Yes, let's test the waters and see if the other person can accept it.

At least don't end up like Yin Tao did.

Upon hearing this, Wan Qian immediately smiled and asked, "Are you in the renovation business?"

Good grief, he completely messed up Ma Xun's plans.

Ma Xun also smiled; he couldn't help but smile.

His smile made Wan Qian realize she had guessed correctly.

"I've heard that doing renovations for film crews can be quite lucrative."

She was absolutely right. The most profitable business in the film studio wasn't acting at all, but interior design.

Every film crew needs renovations; no matter how good the set design is, this process is indispensable to bring it to life.

Moreover, the buildings in the film studio were originally empty, with nothing inside.

So, I'll become the owner of a renovation company first?

"Young lady, you're quite knowledgeable."

Wan Qian smiled even more after being praised, "I heard it from my senior brothers and sisters."

Ma Xun replied, "From what you're saying, it seems you haven't graduated yet? A new actor."

"I haven't graduated yet, but I'm not exactly a new actor."

"What have you acted in? Let me tell you, I've seen too many actors in Hengdian. Don't brag to me."

Ma Xun wasn't lying; he had indeed seen too many actors, even many beautiful actresses, and he saw them very clearly.

Wan Qian said somewhat indignantly, "I filmed a TV series before, called 'The Golden Lock'."

"Oh, this... I've never heard of it."

"It hasn't aired yet."

"Isn't that right?"

"But there are many talented actors in this film."

Who are they?

"Professor He Saifei, Professor Cheng Qian..."

"Oh, the cast is really strong."

"Of course! Hehe..."

The more Wan Qian talked to her boss, the more she felt that they got along very well.

That's strange. Isn't he a business owner who runs a renovation company?
Ma Xun chatted while driving and found it quite interesting.

Wan Qian, that little girl, seems so audacious and naive; it's really quite amusing.

In fact, Ma Xun from the original timeline had also heard some gossip about her.

Judging from Wan Qian's entire growth trajectory, she is clearly the kind of person who has both acting skills and good looks; to put it bluntly, she is someone who should absolutely pursue the path of an actress.

As soon as he enrolled at the Shanghai Theatre Academy, he was favored by his teachers and began to perform in various stage plays, and even went abroad for exchange performances. He also acted in TV series.

Judging from this, even if she doesn't have a perfect start, she's still a candidate for the sect's holy maiden.

She followed the academic path very steadily, and later she was specially transferred to the National Theatre of China, where she even performed in the play "Doubt" with Li Yunlong's sister, Li Yeping.

In terms of these qualifications, they are absolutely something to be proud of.

She achieved an opportunity that many actors dream of before she turned 25.

However, after entering the entertainment industry... he didn't become famous for more than ten years.

For a seasoned veteran like Ma Xun, there's no need to dig up any gossip; he can analyze it directly.

There are no resources.

Or rather, she simply didn't manage to hook up with a powerful man.

That's just how the entertainment industry is.

People often say how important acting skills are, how important talent is.

It's all bullshit!
In the entertainment industry, resources are the most important thing, and having a powerful figure backing you up is even more important!

It sounds harsh to say, but that's the reality.

As for what happens in 10 or 20 years, it seems there will be fewer bad rumors circulating in our circle.

The reason is very simple: at that time, most people who entered the entertainment industry were second-generation rich kids, second-generation stars, or second-generation directors.

Once they come in, they won't have to worry about resources.

So what we, the audience, see is... a bunch of trash.

Of course they can't act well!
Because movies and TV dramas mostly depict the stories of ordinary people in real life.

Acting skills are about understanding the character, but these rich kids have never experienced what ordinary people live.

Of course, they won't understand it no matter what, and they won't be able to act it out. No matter how much money they spend on acting training, it will all be in vain.

Looking at Wan Qian now... Ma Xun couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.

It seems that in five years, she will be addicted to World of Warcraft.

"What's wrong with you?" Wan Qian noticed Ma Xun's strange gaze.

Ma Xun naturally realized he had lost his composure, but he quickly found a way to cover it up, frowning as he said, "Wait a minute, since you're a newcomer to the entertainment industry, how did you manage to get me any celebrity autographs?"

That's a good question. It translates to: How will you pay for the ride?
Wan Qian remained calm and composed upon hearing this, saying, "I have my own way of dealing with this."

"Really? Are you going to work part-time as a paparazzi?"

"Hey boss, that's a good idea, but I hadn't considered it. By the way, are there a lot of paparazzi around here?"

"There are quite a few, and they are very well hidden."

"Are there any distinguishing features?"

"Actually, many people here are called 'proxy photographers,' which are essentially disguised photographers."

"Really? You know too much!"

"After all, I am a boss."

The two chatted for a while, and then they arrived at the Valley of Heartbreak.

Xu Jinglei gave the TV series "The Return of the Condor Heroes" a very high standard.

More construction is underway.

Especially this Valley of Heartbreak.

To be honest, in Ma Xun's memory, the scenes in the Valley of Heartbreak in Zhang Dahuzi's version were rather mediocre.

The story begins with Xiaolongnu entering the Valley of Heartbreak in a way that seems sophisticated but is actually incredibly tacky.

It was while Xiaolongnu was unconscious that she drifted along the stream, surrounded by various flowers. When the Valley Master of Heartless Valley discovered her, there were also many maids and many more flowers.

It's obvious that Zhang Dahuzi's design was supposed to be aesthetically pleasing, but after the photos were taken, the colors were too bright. The flowers looked colorful, but actually lacked sophistication.

The intended mood wasn't captured; instead, it came across as rather low-quality.

Those who understand film and television will know that the designs that were on paper must have looked amazing, but in reality, they were extremely disappointing.

Turning an imagined thing into reality is an extremely difficult process and requires a lot of money.

So how did Ma Xun do it?

Why not just skip filming these scenes and let Xiaolongnu enter the valley directly?

Actually, this part wasn't described in detail in the novel. It was only mentioned briefly when Yang arrived and discovered that Xiaolongnu was going to marry the Valley Master.

So let's not bother.

Zhang Dahuzi's version is a complete waste of effort.

When Ma Xun saw the entrance to the Valley of Heartbreak, he thought of all this. There was nothing he could do about it; it was really no wonder.

Because this old Xu designed the gate to the Valley of Heartbreak... just like the entrance to an amusement park.

The sign reads "Valley of Heartbreak," and there are also some elements from "The Return of the Condor Heroes."

It’s just that!

Are you kidding me?! But there's nothing we can do. It seems that this old Xu is planning to turn this place into a tourist attraction and sell tickets after we finish filming.

Wan Qian noticed Ma Xun's change in expression again.

"Boss, what's wrong with you?"

"Oh, nothing."

Ma Xun said what was on his mind: "I was just cursing someone, but you didn't hear it, so you're lucky."

Soon, the two of them parked their car at the entrance of the Valley of Heartbreak.

Wan Qian, however, thought of the 'fare' and said, "How about this, I'll give you an autograph first?"

"Huh? Really?"

Ma Xun was quite curious.

Wan Qian, however, treated it as if it were a precious treasure, and pulled out a postcard.

It's from Hengdian.

Actually, Hengdian is indeed a film and television city, but it is also a tourist attraction, and it was later rated as a 5A-level tourist attraction.

Postcards are now a major source of income for tourist attractions.

But Wan Qian handed the postcard to Ma Xun and said, "This is a very famous star."

It means that Master Ma Xun should treasure it carefully.

When Ma Xun took it and looked at it, the name on it was:

Wan Qian.

Wow! You're quite the smooth talker!

Ma Xun held the postcard, then looked at Wan Qian with a very strange expression.

Wan Qian asked calmly, "What's wrong?"

"I've never heard of this celebrity named Wan Qian before?"

"Oh, you haven't heard of them? There are plenty of others like that, right? Interior design is your specialty. Let me tell you, this Wan Qian is a very talented actress who mainly films in Southeast Asia."

Ma Xun feigned sudden realization, "Oh~ I see."

Actually, he was secretly overjoyed.

Since this girl seems to know how to have fun, I might as well play along.

Ma Xun certainly wouldn't mind giving her a ride, but this situation... is quite interesting.

Not long after, the two entered the Valley of Heartbreak together.

And as soon as Ma Xun and Wan Qian came in, well, that goes without saying.

"Oh! You've finally arrived!"

Yu Feihong came out to greet them, but...

"Teacher Yu, I'm late, I'm sorry."

Wan Qian thought they were picking her up.

Yu Feihong was taken aback, but when she saw Ma Xun's eyes, she smiled.

"Okay, you're late, but it's good that you came."

Just be wrong.

Ma Xun then asked, "Teacher Yu, is there any other decoration work needed for our crew?"

Yes, that's a good point.

Yu Feihong burst out laughing, "Yes! Let's get another job worth a million or eight million!"

When Ma Xun heard her words, he understood that she wanted to add another ten or eight million in investment.

It can't be.

But to Wan Qian, it meant: This renovation boss has a big project!
He also glanced at Ma Xun and gave him a congratulatory look.

Ma Xun actually smiled this time.

You've got it wrong—who's paying whom?

However, they couldn't say anything, and the three of them soon arrived at the filming location of "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

Our play is simple.

Little Dragon Girl is known for her excellent lightness skills, right? Great!

Get it on the crane!
That's right, our filming here is simpler and more direct. In Hong Kong, they basically use people to pull the equipment, but we use machinery!

Okay, we need someone to pull it a bit, so it's easier to control.

But the big crane and all sorts of equipment are just placed somewhere.

Wan Qian was overjoyed!

Big production indeed, it's truly different!
Then I watched the filming.

Now that it's a martial arts action scene, Yu Feihong can't get involved, so she can go out to pick people up.

When Ma Xun saw the little dragon girl in white flying around, he really felt a connection to her.

Let's take a closer look at the facial details of the cypress branch.

You know what, her acting skills are actually quite good.

The way they looked when they fought, or even just seeing Yang Guo's smile...

Sometimes talent is something that's hard to explain.

Bai Zhi's father has a nickname: Bearded Yong.

He has a beard.

However, the nickname "Bearded Yung" usually refers to a big boss in the Hong Kong underworld.

This big shot is incredibly powerful. Let's just say that even Long Wu would have to respectfully serve him tea.

But now there's another guy with a beard, and his daughter's become a big star, so...

Beat him three times a day!
You bastard, shave your beard! You're not allowed to be called Bearded Yong anymore!
Bai Zhi's father was also implicated by his daughter. However, there was a time when rumors circulated online that Bai Zhi was the daughter of a powerful figure.

That's how this misunderstanding came about.

Thinking of all this, Ma Xun couldn't help but look at Wan Qian again.

If this girl were in my hands, what if I gave her some resources?

Indeed, Ma Xun had developed a fondness for talent.

"Cut! Let's take a break."

Being suspended by wires is tiring, so we can't film for too long.

The film crew stopped shooting here, but at this moment...

"Mr. Ma!"

When Bai Zhi saw Ma Xun, she naturally came over.

This girl's mouth moves faster than her brain; she didn't even see Yu Feihong give her a hand gesture.

He came right over and immediately took Ma Xun's hand, and they chatted quite warmly.

After all, even though it's just a toy, we play with it very intimately.