Entertainment: Since 1990

Chapter 257 Female Simp

Cao Jian completely ignored the criticisms in the newspapers.

While there's some truth to what you're saying—that I'm not a native Hong Konger—aren't there any Hong Kongers among my women?

Moreover, with his own team of consultants, making a police thriller is quite easy for him.

I guess some people are just jealous of me. After all, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and I've been enjoying too much fame lately.

First, there was his concert last year, which created a miracle. Then, "Rumble in the Bronx" broke the record for the highest-grossing Hong Kong film and made him a newly minted tycoon. Now, he has become a shareholder of TVB. With all these things combined, it's normal for some people to be envious.

But Cao Jian intends to use his work to shut these people up.

One of the female leads in "Armed Reaction" is a tomboy. Zhu Yin has short hair, which gives her a unique charm.

"You've gotten a tan."

As filming was about to begin, Cao Jian met Zhu Yin, who had spent four months filming "A Chinese Odyssey" in the Northwest.

"It's all sandstorms and the sun is scorching over there, how can you not get tanned? Don't you like me anymore?"

Zhu Yin was originally very fair-skinned, but she became noticeably darker in the later parts of "A Chinese Odyssey".

"If you don't like it, how can you play the female lead? You have no idea how many women want this role."

Cao Jian was referring to Li Zi.

Li Zi also went to the Northwest to film "A Chinese Odyssey", playing the role of Chun San Niang. However, she only filmed the first part. She didn't have many scenes in the second part, "A Chinese Odyssey Part Two: Cinderella". After filming, she returned to Hong Kong early.

After returning to Hong Kong, Lai Tsz wanted to play the role of Chan Sam-yuen, but was rejected by Tsao Kin.

It's not that I don't like Li Zi, but I think Zhu Yin's short hair is more beautiful, cooler, and has more character.

"Honey, you're so good to me."

Zhu Yin was about to come over for a hug when Cao Jian pushed her away: "Here's your mission: spend this time practicing live-fire shooting, train according to the police's requirements, and train to look like a police officer."

"what?"

Zhu Yin never expected that she would have to suffer again after just returning from the desert.

"Practice hard, I believe in you!"

Cao Jian smiled mischievously. In fact, he wanted Zhu Yin to use the popularity of this movie to boost the sales of "A Chinese Odyssey".

Otherwise, that classic film would have been truly tragic.

Although Guan Yonghe is quite pretty, Zhu Yin is even prettier.

In August, the Miss Hong Kong pageant finally came to an end. The winner looked old and ugly, which made Cao Jian suspect that this woman had some connections.

However, he is no longer in charge of the Miss Hong Kong pageant and is too lazy to care about it.

The entertainment industry has never been pure. It may appear glamorous on the surface, but it is filled with darkness and chaos at its core.

Shaw probably understood this as well, but if the water is too clear, there will be no fish, and there was nothing he could do about it.

Cao Jian felt that if things continued like this, the influence of the Miss Hong Kong pageant would decrease and there would be no more hype. It would be such a pity if such a great event were forgotten by everyone.

These people have ruined the Miss Hong Kong pageant. I'll try to change things after I become the head of TVB.

At least choose an attractive one, generate buzz, and suppress the later Korean wave of artificial humans.

In a few years, the Korean wave will arrive.

The Miss Hong Kong pageant has just ended, and Cao Jian's "Armed Reaction" has finally started filming.

Zhu Yin is really quite capable. She has practiced very hard this past month. At least when she holds a gun, her hands are very steady and she has the bearing of a police officer.

The entire cast of this film is from Hong Kong. While filming this movie, Cao Jian also began preparing for the film "Comrades: Almost a Love Story".

Cao Jian wasn't aiming for box office success with the film "Comrades: Almost a Love Story," but rather for awards.

However, as a film written and directed by Cao, it has received a lot of attention from all sides.

"Director Cao, someone is looking for you."

That day, Cao Jian was busy on set when his assistant came over and whispered something.

"Who?"

"It's Ms. Li Jiaxin."

"Let her in."

Cao Jian was puzzled as to why Li Jiaxin had come here.

Soon, a woman with long, wavy hair, wearing a black striped tank top, walked over with elegant steps.

The woman, already beautiful, now with just a touch of makeup, captivated the attention of everyone else in the crew.

"Director Cao, hello."

"Ms. Li, what brings you here? Couldn't you have come to my company to find me if you had something to discuss?"

"I went there, but I couldn't find it."

Since learning that Cao Jian had become TVB's third largest shareholder, Li Jiaxin felt even more remorseful, regretting that she hadn't had anything happen between her and Cao Jian back then.

Although there were chairs nearby, Li Jiaxin was too embarrassed to sit down and instead stood in front of Cao Jian, saying, "I heard that Director Cao has a new movie in preparation, and I'd like to try my luck."

When casting a female lead for a film, some actresses are chosen through auditions, some are invited by the director, and some are nominated by themselves.

Li Jiaxin is now promoting herself.

Although she knew that Director Cao was making this film to win awards, and that she might not be able to secure any, she still hoped to get a chance to meet Cao Jian.

"You can't act in this movie."

Cao Jian rejected Li Jiaxin again, and his tone was very blunt.

"Director Cao, is it because I'm not pretty?"

Li Jiaxin never intended to get the role; instead, she wanted to use her beauty to attract Cao Jian.

She was the enemy of many wealthy women in Hong Kong, and based on that alone, she didn't believe Cao Jian wouldn't be tempted.

"You should just stick to being a pretty face."

"Does Director Cao mean I'm very pretty?"

Li Jiaxin is known as a "pretty face" in the Hong Kong entertainment industry because her acting skills have always been criticized.

Li Jiaxin would definitely get angry if anyone else called her a "pretty face".

But when these words came from Director Cao's mouth, it was a different story.

Cao Jian completely ignored him and directly told him to leave: "If you don't have anything else to do, I have other things to do."

"Director Cao, I'll wait for you."

Li Jiaxin, also afraid of offending Cao Jian, smiled and said, "I really want to work with Director Cao, even if it's just to film a TV series, because I really admire you."

After saying that, he left quickly and waited outside the film set.

"They really are persistent."

Cao Jian shook his head helplessly. Sure enough, in the entertainment industry, a change in status can make many women willing to pay him off.

In fact, Li Jiaxin is not that old. Because she became famous at a young age, she is only 25 years old now, which is the most beautiful age for a woman.

If a woman comes close like that, even Hong Kong's tycoons will fall for her.

Unfortunately, Cao Jian was no ordinary person.

That day on set, Cao Jian deliberately stayed up very late. By dark, he suspected that Li Jiaxin couldn't wait any longer and had already left.

But when most of the crew left, leaving only himself and Zhu Yin, he prepared to go back.

As soon as I stepped outside, I saw Li Jiaxin still pacing outside the film set.

"Why are you still here?"

Cao Jian was taken aback; he really hadn't expected Li Jiaxin to stay.

"I said I'd wait for Director Cao, and I'll wait forever."

Li Jiaxin glanced at Zhu Yin and Cao Jian holding hands, her eyes filled with envy.

This woman isn't as pretty as me, yet she's with Cao Jian and treated like this. It seems I had terrible taste back then.

"Since you've waited for me this long, I might consider casting you in my next film."

Although Cao Jian admired the woman's perseverance, he also knew that she had ulterior motives.

When filming "Swordsman II", it was clear that she was indifferent to people outside of filming.

If I hadn't become a tycoon and a shareholder of TVB, no matter how handsome I am, Li Jiaxin probably wouldn't have given me any special treatment.

For this reason alone, Cao Jian didn't want anything to do with this woman.

You used to ignore me, but now you can't afford to be near me.

Other wealthy men are willing to be Li Jiaxin's lapdogs, but she doesn't want to.

Upon hearing that the other party had agreed to cast her in the next film, Li Jiaxin felt that her opportunity had arrived: "Thank you, Director Cao. I would like to invite you to a simple meal to express my gratitude."

"Let's skip it for today."

Cao Jian no longer wanted to flatter him and refused again.

But the woman would then lick her lips and say, "Then I'll wait for you tomorrow."

I have something to do tomorrow.

"Director Cao, do you really hate me that much?"

Li Jiaxin was really a bit frustrated.

Other women's men shower her with gifts, treat her to meals, and use all their connections to provide her with resources.

But when he got to Boss Cao, he was met with cold indifference several times.

Am I really that bad?
I've been waiting for ages, my stomach's been growling with hunger for ages. All I wanted was to build a good relationship, and this is how you treat me?
"I don't dislike you, we're just not familiar with you."

As Cao Jian spoke, he took Zhu Yin's hand and prepared to leave.

Zhu Yin felt a surge of secret pleasure.

The beautiful woman in front of me is Li Jiaxin, known as the most beautiful Miss Hong Kong and a thorn in the side of wealthy wives.

Her man didn't even look at her; he only had eyes for her.

Cao Jian had only taken a few steps when he heard the woman behind him say, "Director Cao, if you don't agree, I'll come again tomorrow and then continue to come. The reporters will definitely be very interested in the fact that I come here every day."

Upon hearing this, Cao Jian suddenly turned his head, his terrifying gaze causing Li Jiaxin to take a step back, somewhat regretting uttering those threatening words.

(End of this chapter)