Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 171 Influential Figures in the Entertainment Industry
Cao Jian noticed that Zhang Baizhi's mother was looking at him strangely, and guessed that she must have dirty thoughts.

He immediately laughed and said, "Don't overthink it. I'm perfectly normal. Your daughter trusts me a lot, which is why I decided to help her. If you're worried, you can stay here, and I'll arrange a job for you at my company."

"I had forgotten that you were the owner of the magazine."

Hearing this, Zhang's mother, Davis, finally believed it to some extent.

She immediately agreed, saying, "Actually, I've learned some makeup skills and can help you with your work."

“Great. If you don’t want to stay in Hong Kong, you can go to Taiwan. I have a branch office there.”

Cao Jian, however, had a different idea.

This woman went to work in Taiwan, while Xiao Zhang Baizhi stayed in Hong Kong to study, so he could take care of her.

"really?"

Davis was unaware of Cao Jian's thoughts, but he couldn't help but look at this man with new respect.

This young man, who looks to be in his early twenties, owns such a large company; he must be really rich.

As long as he doesn't have any unusual fetishes, his daughter might actually become famous in the future if he takes a liking to her, and then he himself could benefit from it.

Zhang Baizhi, who had been listening without saying a word, felt a glimmer of hope that he could stay after hearing this.

This celebrity brother is amazing; he actually managed to persuade his own mother.

My dad doesn't care about me at all; he came back immediately after I called.
Just then, Cao Jian said, "Actually, I really like Zhang Baizhi. I don't know why her father doesn't want her. I wish I had a daughter like her in the future."

Zhang Baizhi stopped pretending to be mute and immediately said, "Then you can be my dad? My mom is quite pretty."

Upon hearing this, Davis felt that Cao Jian was indeed young and handsome.

Unfortunately, he's a big star, and he definitely wouldn't be interested in a woman like me who's been married twice.

Cao Jian's goal was not Zhang's mother, Davis, but rather Zhang Baizhi's son.

He laughed and said, "Even without your mother, I can still be your father. Little girl, would you like to be my goddaughter?"

"???"

Zhang's mother was stunned on the spot.

You're only in your early twenties, and my daughter is already thirteen. How can I accept you as my godfather?

More like a godbrother.

But Zhang Baizhi, who lacked fatherly love since childhood, immediately exclaimed with delight, "Great! I have a dad again!"

"Little Girl"

Cao Jian ruffled the little girl's hair and said, "Come with me to Taiwan tomorrow. I'm going to film a movie, and I'll arrange a role for you to try out."

"I can act?"

Xiao Zhang Baizhi stood up immediately this time.

I often watch celebrities act on TV, and I never imagined that one day I would be able to act myself.

This godfather is really great.

"If I say yes, then yes."

Cao Jian laughed domineeringly, "Let's go, I'll take you to eat, and then we'll buy plane tickets."

Davis felt that his daughter was more capable, and that he seemed to have really fallen behind.

This girl has managed to hook up with such a big star, and she's even getting acting roles?

It seems today is a good day.

So she didn't hesitate to mooch a meal off her daughter, a big meal at that.

Now, she had no choice but to acquiesce to the fact that her daughter had recognized a godfather.

Unexpectedly, the child I brought with me during the divorce actually brought me good luck.

The next day, Cao Jian took Zhang Baizhi, who was already on summer vacation, and her mother to Taiwan.

They have their own magazine, with a branch in Taiwan. The content here is somewhat the same as, and somewhat different from, that in Hong Kong. They also photograph some local beauties.

Zhang's mother stayed here to do makeup for people while taking photos, which was a pretty good job.

However, Cao Jian instructed that the godfather could be called privately and should not be made public for the time being, since he was not that old.

Zhang Baizhi and her daughter, of course, could not say anything about this.

"This little girl could play the role of young Zhou Zhiruo."

That same day, Cao Jian brought Zhang Baizhi to TTV and introduced her to the camera.

"This little girl is really pretty." Although the director intended to cast Jin Ming, the little girl from "Green Green Grass by the River," as the actress playing the young Zhou Zhiruo.

But this younger Zhang Baizhi is clearly prettier and more suitable.

Besides, Cao Jian is an investor, so he should at least give him the courtesy of arranging for a few actors.

After casting the young Zhou Zhiruo, director Lai Shuiqing asked, "Mr. Cao, how's the theme song coming along?"

"It's written."

Cao Jian knew this director; he was very famous, but unfortunately, he didn't pay attention to details when making films.

Both the 1994 and 2002 versions of "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber" were produced by the same person. One version had rough costumes and props, while the other had poor action scenes and even featured sandals.

Its only advantage is that it pays great attention to the music in TV dramas.

The 94 version goes without saying, and the two theme songs from the 02 version are also very classic.

It's clear that this director's style is to compensate for a lack of costumes, props, and sets with music; he might have learned this from TVB.

Cao Jian took out the three songs he had written and calmly handed them over.

"Three?"

Lai Shuiqing thought that it would be quite good if Cao Jian could write two poems, but he did not expect that he could write three poems in just ten days.
With such a tight schedule, you're not going to just give me a perfunctory answer, are you?

"One opening theme, one ending theme, and one background music—it's just right."

Cao Jian picked up the teacup, looking very confident.

"Everyone says he's a genius, so let me see what kind of music he can write. If it's just to get by, I'll have to find someone else to write it."

Lai Shuiqing shook his head inwardly, then focused his attention on the opening theme.

"Swords and dreams?"

Just by seeing the name, he felt that this song was something special.

The main plot of the novel "Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber" is the Heavenly Sword and Dragon Saber, right? This song actually includes both sword and saber.

He was even more shocked after reading the song and lyrics.

This piece of music can only be described as perfect. It's full of martial arts vibes, and if it were placed at the beginning of the show, it would definitely enhance the entire series.

Lai Shuiqing thought the ending theme song, "I Love the Country More Than the Beauty," was also quite good.

However, Zhang Wuji was a man who loved beauty more than power, but the music was really good.

The interlude "Forget Each Other" has a beautiful artistic conception and is quite suitable for the ending of Zhang Wuji and Xiao Zhao.

He couldn't help but look up at Cao Jian; it seemed the rumors that this young man was a genius were true.

The main thing is that he is still so young. With his ability to spot beautiful girls and his genius songwriting skills, he might become a prominent figure in the entertainment industry in the future.

In particular, he also owns a magazine and a large company, making him very wealthy.

Lai Shuiqing sighed inwardly for a moment, then asked, "Mr. Cao, which song do you plan to sing? The opening or the closing song?"

"I'll sing the opening theme."

After a year or two, Cao Jian's singing skills were even better than when he sang "Walk Away in Style," and he was already able to handle "Swords and Dreams."

He continued, "Li Lifen can sing the end credits song, and Wang Fei can sing the insert song."

Cao Jian hesitated for a moment. He wanted to recommend Xin Xiaoqi, but then he remembered Wang Fei's ethereal voice. He thought that if his girlfriend, Wang Fei, sang this song, it might be even better.

"Row."

Lai Shuiqing agreed with Cao Jian's suggestion and nodded in agreement.

Three days later, on July 11, the male lead Zhang Wuji was played by superstar Cao Jian, while Zhou Haimei, who had previously partnered with him in the music video for "Goodbye Kiss," played Zhou Zhiruo.

The TTV martial arts drama "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber," starring Yuan Jieying, who played Shuang'er in the movie "The Deer and the Cauldron," and popular actress Wang Zuxian, who will make a guest appearance, has finally started filming.

TTV even personally reported the news of the start of filming, and viewers who saw the news could hardly believe it.

Some even suspect that this is fake news.

How could an actor like Wang Zuxian possibly make a cameo appearance in a TV series?

But when news reports showed Wang Zuxian actually appearing at the filming launch, people confirmed that the news was true.

The news left the other two television stations in Taiwan completely stunned.

How did they manage to get Wang Zuxian to make a cameo appearance?

How much money was given?
This is a serious matter and must be investigated.
(End of this chapter)