Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Zhang Ze shook his head, picked up the lemonade on the table, and took a sip.

"Many so-called gods in Thailand are considered by our Taoists to be evil deities and deities who are not on the right path. They can help you or they can harm you, depending on whether there is enough incense offering."

"As for why it's you..." Zhang Ze's gaze fell on her, carrying a strange meaning.

"In that film crew, there probably wasn't anyone more famous or well-known than you, right?"

Zhou Xun remained silent.

indeed so.

In that drama, she was the leading lady, while the other actors, regardless of their fame or status, were several levels below her.

"Evil gods are also driven by self-interest. When a group of people go to worship, they will naturally target the person with the strongest luck and the most incense offerings, because they will gain more benefits from you."

Zhang Ze's words were like a key, unlocking all of Zhou Xun's inner conflicts.

Those inexplicable misfortunes and lingering anxieties all seem to have a source.

Her face paled slightly, but she calmed down.

What people fear most is not ghosts or gods, but the unknown.

Now that we know where the problem lies, the remaining task is to figure out how to solve it.

Her voice carried a hint of anxiety, "If that's really the case, is there any way to resolve it?"

Zhang Ze smiled calmly.

He slowly took out a yellow talisman folded into a triangle from his jeans.

This talisman was drawn by him in his spare time as a peace charm. It can calm the mind and deal with this kind of situation where external evils invade. It is just the right remedy.

"Wear it close to your body; it's best not to take it off."

He handed over the talisman.

"For the next week, cancel all work and stay home as much as possible. Avoid crowded or gloomy places. After a week, your troubles will naturally dissipate."

Zhou Xun looked at the seemingly ordinary yellow talisman with a look of doubt in his eyes.

Can just this one piece of paper really solve the problem that has been bothering her for so long?

But now that things have come to this, she has no other choice.

She reached out and solemnly accepted the talisman. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, which seemed to ease even the restlessness in her heart.

"it is good."

She carefully put the talisman into her handbag.

"If it really works, in addition to the previously agreed-upon 30,000 yuan, I will offer an even greater reward."

She raised her head, regaining her composure as a film queen.

She doesn't lack money.

What she lacks is peace and tranquility.

Zhang Ze smiled and waved his hand.

"No need for money."

"If it's useless, I don't want a single penny. Take the 30,000 back. If it really works..."

He said half-jokingly, "Just give me a role, I'm not picky, a small role with lines is fine."

Zhou Xun was genuinely shocked.

She had heard of and seen many masters who demanded exorbitant prices, often hundreds of thousands or even millions.

But this young man in front of me actually turned down a huge sum of money that was within his grasp, and only wanted a vague and ethereal role.

She re-examined Zhang Ze.

With that face and that physique, he's definitely cut out for the entertainment industry.

With her problem resolved, Zhou Xun's tense nerves relaxed, and she finally showed her first genuine smile in a long time.

"With your looks, as long as your acting skills are up to par, it won't be difficult for you to make a name for yourself in the entertainment industry."

After she finished speaking, she stood up.

"Hopefully, a week from now will bring good news that will benefit both of us."

After Zhou Xun put on her sunglasses and left, her assistant, who had been waiting nearby, came over.

He placed a bank card on the table with a respectful attitude.

"Mr. Zhang, this is a small token of Sister Zhou's appreciation. The password is six eights."

Zhang Ze put away his bank card and left the air-conditioned coffee shop.

The heatwave outside enveloped him once again, but his mood was completely different at this moment.

When you have no money, nothing seems interesting; when you have money, you want to buy everything you see.

Instead of returning to his rented apartment, he went straight to the nearest bank.

Zhang Ze's heart skipped a beat when the ATM screen displayed that string of zeros.

The amount in my card was exactly 30,000, no more, no less.

He transferred all the money in the card to his own account.

Stepping out of the bank and looking at the bustling streets, Zhang Ze took a deep breath of the hot air mixed with car exhaust and dust.

"We're rich now!"

……

Back to the rental house.

The old fan in the corner of the room whirred weakly, blowing out hot air.

Zhang Ze took off his sweat-soaked shirt, and with a thought, a control panel appeared before his eyes.

Name: Zhang Ze

Age: 20

[Cultivation Level: Refining Essence into Qi (2/100)]

[Acting Skills: Beginner (24/100)]

[Reputation: 8]

This time, helping Zhou Xun resolve her troubles earned me 8 points of reputation.

But this little bit of fame is just a drop in the ocean.

It's not even enough to improve one's cultivation level, let alone one's acting skills.

Zhang Ze clicked his tongue and decided to save it for later and use it all at once when he had accumulated enough.

Although he earned 30,000 yuan, his reputation grew so slowly that he realized something.

If you want to gain fame, you can't make it in the entertainment industry just by being called a master; you still have to become a star!

He glanced out the window; it was still early.

It's so stuffy inside; staying here is torture.

"Other cultivators live on air and dew, impervious to heat and cold, so why am I sweating profusely from the heat?"

Zhang Ze was very puzzled.

However, after exploring for so long, he also discovered that now, apart from being physically stronger and being able to read fortunes and draw talismans, he is no different from an ordinary person.

He suspected that his cultivation was not the same as the cultivation he had imagined. Perhaps, even if his cultivation level was high, he would still be killed by a stone.

Thinking about all these random thoughts, Zhang Ze decided to go out and see if he could find some more work.

At this point in time, the film crew has already filled all their extras, so it's impossible to find acting work.

His goal was to see if he could come across any odd jobs.

For example, helping the film crew move props.

Thinking of this, Zhang Ze couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

I should have gotten that child actor's phone number earlier.

That way it won't be so hard to get through now, and maybe we can even do some extra activities at night.

He turned off the panel, got up, and walked outside.

I simply couldn't stand staying in this sweltering room.

As soon as I stepped outside, I bumped into a girl with a round face and a bun hairstyle.

"Aze, are you going out?"

Upon seeing Zhang Ze, Zhao Liying's previously tired face lit up with a hint of surprise.

Zhang Ze looked up and saw Zhao Liying, who lived across the hall from him.

The two are of similar age, with Zhao Liying being half a year older than Zhang Ze.

They were all extras who came to Hengdian to pursue their dreams, and they lived across the hall from each other, so they got to know each other over time.

Zhang Ze never imagined that he would become neighbors with this future top-tier ratings queen when he casually found a rental apartment in Hengdian.

"It's too stuffy inside, I came out for some fresh air."

"Liying, did you just get back from filming?"

Zhang Ze replied.

"Yeah, we just finished filming. It's good that you're free!"

Zhao Liying clapped her hands, her joy overflowing. "I was just looking for you! Come on! I'll treat you to dinner!"

"Thanks to your reminder, I was selected by the production team of 'Locking Up Spring,' and now I'm a minor supporting actor!"

When someone invites you to dinner, Zhang Ze naturally won't refuse, especially since this person is a future ratings queen.

Zhao Liying quickly changed her clothes after returning to her room. She wore a simple white T-shirt and faded jeans, and her face was bare of makeup. With her round face, she had a friendly, approachable look.

The two didn't go to any fancy restaurants, but went directly to a nearby open-air barbecue stall.

This place is a late-night eatery for extras; it's cheap, the food is delicious, and most importantly, you can sit outside and enjoy the evening breeze—it's much more comfortable than being cooped up inside.

There weren't many people at the stall yet, so the two found a corner to sit down and ordered some skewers and beer.

"Aze, I really have to thank you!"