Chinese entertainment starts with Hong Shixian

Chapter 164 System Lottery, New Skill

Time flies by, and the entertainment industry is never short of news.

Soon, Qi Hui's "Love is Not Blind" and Jing Tian's "The Warring States" completely faded from everyone's sight.

Especially recently, two new Hollywood blockbusters were released: *Kung Fu Panda 2* and *Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides*.

Upon their release, both films quickly soared at the box office, far surpassing others.

Compared to "Kung Fu Panda 2", Qi Hui's "Love is Not Blind" is somewhat lacking, despite its box office of over 600 million yuan.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be among the top three in annual box office.

However, "Pirates of the Caribbean 4" didn't do so well, failing to surpass "Love is Not Blind" at the box office.

Compared to the first three installments, the fourth one is indeed of lower quality.

The fifth installment was even worse, relying entirely on Captain Jack Sparrow's smoky eye makeup to carry the film.

With everything settled, Qi Hui headed south to Hong Kong to film "Fire Blue Blade".

That's the Southern Fleet's base, so there should be plenty of warships to see, and... it's famous for its oysters!
The Navy has high expectations for "Fire Blue Blade". Tang Jing, the deputy director of the Navy Propaganda Department and a senior colonel, was even sent to be the chief producer.

This clearly demonstrates the importance they attach to it.

What does the rank of Senior Colonel mean?

The rank of an aircraft carrier captain!

Unfortunately, the recruitment results have not been ideal in recent years. There is a saying that first-rate talents go abroad, second-rate talents go to foreign companies, and third-rate talents take the civil service exam.

Joining the army? A good man doesn't become a soldier, and good iron isn't used to make nails—don't you understand?
These days, there's no such thing as "I have no regrets about being born Chinese in this life," it's all about "May this great person be reborn in America in their next life."

In this situation, the various armies began self-rescue propaganda, and the results were quite good.

The army has "Soldiers' Assault" and "I Am a Special Forces Soldier".

Everyone wants to join the army and become a senior member, a junior member, or a member of the Lone Wolf B team.

As for the Air Force, they have "The Story of the Cooking Squad"... cough cough, just kidding.

The Air Force is never short of personnel, and with the maiden flight of the J-20 this year, the fame of the Black Ribbon has attracted nationwide attention and inspired countless young people to aspire to join it.

Finally, I no longer have to think about how to trade eight J-8s for one Raptor!

In contrast, the navy has nothing!
There's no appeal of an air force drama, and no appeal of an army drama.

Therefore, "Fire Blue Blade" was launched under these circumstances.

This is why Qi Hui was chosen as the prime candidate; success was absolutely necessary!

……

The crew of "Fire Blue Blade" has now started training.

The actors all need to undergo military training, otherwise their performances won't be convincing.

Before the time travel, in the final scene of "Fire Blue Blade" where they salute the tombstone, the director said that you can tell at a glance who is a soldier and who is not.

That kind of demeanor, that spirit of saluting, is immediately apparent.

This happens even with training, let alone without training?

The training is divided into two parts. One part is the basic training for new recruits, and Xiao Zhang has already set off to receive training.

He successfully landed the role of Lu Yan and set off ahead of everyone else.

Qi Hui doesn't need it because he practiced it while filming "I Am a Special Forces Soldier," so he doesn't need it.

However, the second part of the training could not be missed, because the second part of the training was to go to sea.

Of course, I mean the literal meaning of "going into the sea," not the Japanese meaning of "going into the sea."

Marines are frogmen, so there will definitely be scenes in the water in the filming of this kind of TV series.

If you're not used to it and can't swim, and something happens while you're in the water, you could be in big trouble!

It was already evening when we arrived at our destination.

Zhang Ruoyun and a burly man with a dark face came to pick up Qi Hui.

As soon as he approached Qi Hui, Qi Hui smelled a faint fishy smell of seawater on him.

It's obvious that it's been soaking in the sea for a long time.

"Senior, this is our instructor, Wang Hong," Xiao Zhang introduced enthusiastically. "He was once the frogman instructor, but he's now retired from the front lines."

"Hello, hello." Qi Hui looked him up and down and quickly shook his hand.

"Hello, I've seen your TV series, it's amazing!" Wang Hong grinned, speaking with a slight southern accent, but his voice was strong and clear.

Hey~
[Host has made contact with frogman Wang Hong and gained one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to draw the prize now?]

Qi Hui was stunned for a moment, then felt an urge to burst into tears. The system had finally reappeared.

He thought the system was gone. Ever since he got together with Jing Tian, ​​the system hadn't appeared again... Wait a minute!
Could arousing desire affect the system... No, no!
Absolutely not! It's definitely a coincidence!

It must have been me, Qi, who made those connections out of a momentary lapse of judgment!

If it's true... Hmph, then I'd rather not have this system.

As for systems, none are as good as Jing Tian's.

"smoke!"

Qi Hui mentally gave a low shout and started the lottery.

Soon, the system notification appeared again: [Congratulations, host, you have acquired the skill: Armed Swimming]

Qi Hui: “…”

The familiar feeling is back!
"Senior brother, have you had dinner yet?" Zhang Ruoyun laughed loudly, "Come on, it's my treat, let's have a big meal!"

The food in the military camp was not bad, but wasn't he from the north?

I just love eating seafood!
"Instructor Wang, let's go together," Qi Hui invited.
"Sure," Wang Hong nodded, "but it's on me."

"The crew has covered all your food and lodging. The director told me to reimburse you when we came out just now, so don't be shy!"

Although he had stepped down to the second line, he was still an active-duty soldier, while Qi Hui and the other two were not in the military.

If they're from the military... humph, who would be polite to them?

They're ripping off rich people like crazy!

“Well…” Qi Hui and Zhang Ruoyun exchanged a glance: “Alright then.”

Qi Hui said, "Then remember to bring the invoice later... cough cough."

It just slipped out.

The three chatted and soon found a food stall.

Qi Hui and Zhang Ruoyun ordered oysters like crazy, while Instructor Wang Hong ordered some mutton and offal.

He was tired of seafood and wanted to try some delicacies from the mountains.

It's not that I don't like seafood, but when you're out for a fancy meal, you naturally want to try something different.

Before long, seafood and hearty dishes were served, along with a few bottles of chilled Pearl River beer.

In this southern city where the nights are still sweltering, the three of them drank heartily and ate large chunks of meat.

Those who come from the army usually have a big appetite, and Wang Hong began to eat his fill of mutton as if seeking revenge.

Meanwhile, Qi Hui and his companion were showing off their oysters like crazy: garlic oysters, oysters with a secret sauce, grilled oysters, boiled oysters...

In short, Kaka showed off his culinary skills, eating all the oysters he wanted and indulging in the ultimate seafood freedom.

Pair it with an ice-cold beer... life couldn't be better!
……

After a hearty meal, Wang Hong led Qi Hui and the other man back to their unit.

Cough cough... Since we had all been drinking, we paid two taxi drivers to help drive the car to the vicinity of the military camp, and then the three of us pushed the car into the military camp.

This scene attracted a crowd of onlookers, who laughed at Qi Hui and his companions.

The more enjoyable the meal, the more chaotic the process of pushing the stroller.

Shame on you!
……

The next morning.

The reveille kept ringing.

Qi Hui turned over, wrapped himself in the blanket, and continued to sleep.

"Get the hell out of bed!" Just then, a furious roar exploded in my ears.

Qi Hui jolted awake and sat up instantly in bed.

"Get up, get ready for training!" Wang Hong roared. "Assemble downstairs in five minutes. Anyone who's late will be promoted!"

"Did you hear me?!"

They were fierce and menacing, with voices like thunder.

Qi Hui: “…”

Where did that kind and friendly veteran squad leader go yesterday? Why has he changed like this... Oh!

I know why he wouldn't let me treat him to dinner last night.

Feelings are like saying, "He who eats another's food is bound to him," and you're afraid you won't be able to scold him...

(End of this chapter)