Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Zhang Ze suddenly came to his senses and realized that his reaction was somewhat inappropriate, so he quickly looked away.

"cough!"

He coughed heavily, forcibly steer the conversation back on track, "This calamity won't erupt all at once. I can set up a small magic array for you to prevent it from becoming too violent, giving you enough time to gradually resolve it."

"Don't worry too much, just focus on your work."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoran nodded haphazardly, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

She thanked Zhang Ze, her voice so soft it was almost inaudible, "Um...you, you go first, I...I need to change my clothes."

Zhang Ze couldn't wait to leave this troublesome place.

This is a film set, and Li Xiaoran's clothes have suffered this kind of accident. If someone sees them, he won't be able to explain himself no matter how hard he tries.

Tomorrow's headline might be "A popular actress is in a room with a child actor from the film crew, her clothes disheveled – what's going on?"

He quickly turned around, opened the door, and just before he slipped out, he couldn't help but turn back and sincerely praise the room.

"Nice figure."

In response, Li Xiaoran slammed the door shut with a deafening bang.

Inside the room, Li Xiaoran leaned against the cold door, her heart still pounding wildly.

She had long since forgotten about any calamities or misfortunes.

What kept replaying in her mind was Zhang Ze's dumbfounded look and his nonsensical praise before he left.

A faint smile uncontrollably spread across her lips.

……

After returning home, Zhang Ze couldn't shake the image of that breathtaking white snow from his mind.

That scene was incredibly impactful.

It was absolutely stunning.

As for helping to resolve romantic entanglements or anything like that, he had no intention of taking the initiative at all.

Getting involved in this kind of thing is troublesome and hard to explain.

Although Zhang Ze never intended to be a saint when he entered the entertainment industry, he didn't want to get caught up in trouble without even realizing it.

Don't take the initiative, don't refuse, and don't be responsible.

This might sound a bit crude, but the adult world is often not that complicated.

Thinking about this, Zhang Ze even felt a little regretful.

The time and place were both wrong.

If the scene were different, not in that awkward dressing room, and not Li Xiaoran seeking him out to resolve her misfortune, but on a perfectly timed evening, Li Xiaoran would stop him, say she's taken a liking to him, and proactively ask him out for dinner and a movie to cultivate their relationship.

The outcome might be completely different.

Perhaps that very night, the two would head straight to the hotel to discuss the script in depth.

Unfortunately, Zhang Ze still had some sense of shame and wouldn't do something for free. If he wasn't going to do anything, he shouldn't be provoked.

There are so many beautiful women in the entertainment industry, Li Xiaoran isn't the only one!

There isn't much pure love in this industry; it's more about mutual benefit and so-called on-set couples.

This kind of thing is nothing new to everyone, even some of the lowest-level extras.

Today they play corpses together, tomorrow they play extras together. After a while, they find that the other person is not a bad person, so they live together.

After this movie is finished filming, if we get along well, we'll continue; if not, we'll part ways and see each other again.

Some film crews even prepare shared dormitories for easier management, providing convenience for such temporary relationships.

Zhang Ze couldn't guarantee that he could remain pure and innocent in the entertainment industry, a veritable melting pot, but he could be a scumbag who goes with the flow, but he could never be a complete scoundrel.

He would never take advantage of someone's vulnerability to engage in underhanded practices or use mystical methods to achieve despicable goals.

The following days were exceptionally comfortable.

The role of Uncle Fu has few scenes and is not difficult to play, so it was a piece of cake for him.

Director Dong treated him exceptionally well. Whenever he had free time, he would call him aside and personally analyze the role for him, pointing out details in his performance.

This kind of special treatment is a privilege reserved for lead actors like Chen Kun and Li Xiaoran.

After witnessing Zhang Ze's talent and acting skills, the crew members became increasingly friendly towards him.

Since the accident in the dressing room that day, his relationship with Li Xiaoran has gradually warmed up in a subtle atmosphere.

Both of them tacitly avoided mentioning the accident that happened in the dressing room that day.

But some things, once they've happened, can never be undone.

Although Li Xiaoran pretended nothing had happened, her actions spoke louder than words.

When they had nothing to do on set, the two would get together and chat.

Sometimes, when no one else is around, they'll make harmless jokes.

Li Xiaoran occasionally makes intimate gestures unintentionally. For example, during breaks in filming, she might get very close to someone under the pretext of discussing the script.

That sweet fragrance always wafted into Zhang Ze's nose at just the right moment.

For example, when handing him water, gently touch him with your finger.

These small gestures, like feathers, subtly shortened the distance between the two.

Zhang Zene could sense that since that day, Li Xiaoran had been quietly and gradually moving closer to him.

His strategy was to neither take the initiative nor refuse.

Besides his life on set, Zhang Ze also didn't forget Zhao Liying, who lived next door and was still working hard to become famous.

That afternoon, Zhang Ze finished filming his scenes ahead of schedule. He had just removed his makeup and walked out of the set when he ran into Zhao Liying, who had also finished work early.

She was wearing a faded T-shirt and jeans, her face showing undeniable fatigue, but her big eyes lit up when she saw Zhang Ze.

"Finished work?"

Zhao Liying seemed to be in a good mood today, with a relaxed smile on her face.

Zhang Ze nodded.

She glanced at the sky; the sun was still hanging in the west, and it was still early.

Then, her large, dark eyes darted around, as if she had made up her mind, and she invited, "It's my treat today, let's go out for dinner together?"

Zhang Ze was somewhat surprised, but he readily agreed.

"OK."

When Zhao Liying learned from Zhang Ze that he was now a special guest actor in the "Old Dream" drama series, playing the role of Butler Fu Bo, who appears throughout the entire series, she was overjoyed.

"You're pretty good, Zhang Ze!"

She patted Zhang Ze's shoulder forcefully, without any hesitation, "You've quietly become a featured actor! And a character with a name! That's amazing!"

"Looks like those two candies I gave you weren't a waste!"

According to her, Zhang Ze is simply a miracle in the world of extras, a legend in Hengdian.

In just over a month, he went from being a nobody who hadn't even joined an extras guild to becoming a featured actor in a big-budget production.

Such a rapid promotion is unbelievable.

Instead of going to a fancy restaurant, the two found a clean-looking Sichuan restaurant near the film studio.

We ordered two home-style dishes: a plate of Mapo Tofu and a plate of Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce, plus two bowls of rice.

"Boss, make sure the Mapo Tofu is extra spicy!" Zhao Liying specifically instructed.

The dishes were served quickly.

Zhao Liying placed a large spoonful of shredded pork with garlic sauce into Zhang Ze's bowl, saying, "This is delicious! Eat more!"

She focused on the bright red Mapo Tofu, eating until her face was flushed, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and she kept hissing and panting, but she looked completely satisfied.

Zhang Ze found her appearance somewhat amusing.

Why are you so happy today?