Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

If it's a wildly popular drama, Zhang Ze might still take a role for the sake of fame.

But it's obvious that this drama isn't a big hit, and it's completely unnecessary to pay tens of thousands of yuan in salary.

His goal is "Chinese Paladin 3".

That was the drama that truly made him an overnight sensation and caused his fame to skyrocket.

Moreover, even if he missed out on Chinese Paladin 3, he still had Zhou Xun's favor to rely on.

If all else fails, try asking this three-time Golden Horse Award-winning actress for a cameo role in any big-budget production; that would be better than starring in this spy drama that's destined to sink without a trace.

"How about it? Think about it?" Dong Zhi's eyes were full of anticipation.

Zhang Ze put down the script, having already made up his mind.

He looked up, a hint of apology on his face, "Director Dong, thank you very much for your high regard."

"but……"

"But what? You're not satisfied with the pay? Or you feel the role isn't right for you?" Dong Zhi pressed.

"Neither."

Zhang Ze shook his head. He decided to use his status as a master to refuse, saying, "It's just that I recently calculated that it's not advisable for me to go west."

"Xi'an... for me, the timing might not be right."

"Personally, I don't care, but I'm afraid it might have a negative impact on the production team."

This reason sounds utterly absurd.

But Dong Zhi just happens to fall for this.

He paused for a moment, then a look of understanding appeared on his face, and a hint of awe even appeared on his fat face.

Yes, this kid in front of me isn't just an actor, he's also a highly skilled fortune teller.

A master's actions naturally follow their own rules and methods.

"So that's how it is..."

Dong Zhi suddenly realized, "That's something we really can't force, we really can't force it."

"Forced relationships are never sweet. Whether it ruins your luck or affects the production team, it's not good."

He wasn't angry at all; instead, he found Zhang Ze even more mysterious and unpredictable.

"That's a pity. But it's okay, we can cooperate again in the future if there's an opportunity."

"Definitely." Zhang Ze stood up to take his leave.

He breathed a long sigh of relief as he left Director Dong's room.

We managed to fool them at least once.

He stood in the corridor, glanced up at the direction of the building, and the thought of Li Xiaoran resurfaced in his mind.

If I go up there now, can we rekindle our past relationship?

It would be such a waste to let such a beautiful girl throw herself at you.

He took out his phone, ready to send a message to Li Xiaoran.

Buzz!

The phone screen lit up, and two words appeared on the caller ID.

Beautiful figure.

Zhang Ze froze instantly.

What I feared most came to pass.

He took a deep breath and swiped to answer the call.

"Hey? Are you done yet? Why aren't you back?" Zhao Liying's carefree voice came through the receiver.

"Almost there, almost there, we'll be back soon." Zhang Ze's voice unconsciously lowered a little.

"Then hurry up, I'm waiting for you."

After hanging up the phone, Zhang Ze was filled with regret, and his last bit of romantic thoughts were completely extinguished.

He made a phone call to Li Xiaoran.

The call was answered quickly.

"Feed?" Li Xiaoran's voice carried a hint of nervousness and anticipation.

"Sister Xiaoran, I'm sorry, something urgent has come up and I have to go back right away." Zhang Ze's tone was full of apology.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

"...Okay, I understand."

Li Xiaoran's voice was unreadable, saying, "Then be careful on your way."

"Well, let's cooperate again next time if there's an opportunity," Zhang Ze could only say.

"Sure," Li Xiaoran suddenly chuckled, her laughter carrying a hint of something else. "If you miss me, just give me a call."

Zhang Ze hung up the phone and sighed inwardly.

What kind of mess is this?!

We'll have to wait until next time.

Back in his rented room, as soon as he opened the door, the scent of damp shower gel wafted into his nose.

Zhao Liying had just finished showering, wearing only a bath towel, her jet-black hair still dripping wet.

Her petite figure stood gracefully under the lights, looking exceptionally alluring.

She leaned closer and sniffed him, her little nose wrinkling.

"You reek of alcohol, go wash up." She reached out to help him take off his coat.

However, looking at the beautiful scenery before him, Zhang Ze's anger, which had been stirred up by Li Xiaoran, surged up again.

He grabbed Zhao Liying's hand, pulled her forcefully into his arms, and kissed her.

An hour later.

Zhao Liying lay limply on Zhang Ze's chest, a satisfied smile on her face.

Her hand gently stroked Zhang Ze's chest.

Zhang Ze held her close, but his mind was wandering.

Which is more classic, the *Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Chujia Yinyuan Jing* or the *Yuanshi Tianwang Huanle Jing*?

What exactly is the way to save people from suffering, whether it be Taoist arts or Buddhist teachings?

When was the universe born? And when will humanity be destroyed?

After a long while, Zhang Ze slowly exhaled a breath of stale air.

It seems I should prioritize improving my cultivation level next time I gain reputation points.

This girl is getting more and more difficult to deal with; she'll start asking for an hour or more at the drop of a hat.

If this continues, I'm afraid I won't be able to hold on much longer.

He and Zhao Liying took a shower and changed the sheets.

Lying back down on the bed, Zhao Lixiang curled up in his arms like a kitten.

"I'm planning to leave Hengdian in a few days," Zhang Ze suddenly said.

Zhao Liying's body visibly stiffened for a moment.

"Where to?"

"Let's go to Shanghai and open a studio."

"Shanghai?"

"Yes," Zhang Ze explained, "Now, in the industry, there are the Hong Kong and Taiwan circles, the Beijing circle, and the Shanghai circle."

"Although the film industry in Shanghai is a bit weak, the TV drama resources there are the best, which will benefit our future development."

What he didn't say was that the production team of "Chinese Paladin 3" that Yang Mi mentioned was Tangren Film and Television.

Although Tangren doesn't have a branch in Shanghai, it's still part of the Shanghai entertainment circle.

This trip will allow him to accomplish both the audition and the opening of his studio.

Zhao Liying remained silent.

She knew, of course, that this was a serious matter, a plan for their future, but a deep sense of reluctance still welled up in her heart.

"I support you," she said sullenly.

Then, as if she had thought of something, she suddenly looked up, her big eyes shining brightly in the darkness as she looked at him.

"Before you leave, do I have to make up for the extra meals I missed these past few days?"

After saying that, she rolled over and pinned Zhang Ze down, whispering a plea in his ear.

"Move a little, I have no strength left..."

What should Zhang Ze do?

It's your woman, so just pamper her!

The next day, Zhang Ze, looking refreshed, took the yawning Zhao Liying to the set of "Locking Up the Autumn".

Then I decisively opened my own panel.

Name: Zhang Ze

Age: 20

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

[Acting Skills: Beginner (52/100)]

[Reputation: 14]

During this time on set, my acting skills improved by more than ten points, which is quite a good result.

The reputation he earned wasn't enough to make a qualitative change in his acting skills, so Zhang Ze directly added the reputation to his cultivation level!