Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Zhao Liying raised her beer bottle, "Last time you told me to try out for period dramas, so I went to check it out a couple of days ago, and I actually got selected!"

"Although I only played a minor maid under Yu Zheng's supervision, the director praised my camera presence and said he would think of me if a suitable role came up later!"

Zhang Ze clinked bottles with her, took a sip of his ice-cold beer, and said, "That's because you worked hard and you look good on camera. I was just saying it casually."

That's not just being modest.

Even without him, this girl, with her own tenacity, was able to make it big and become a top star in the entertainment industry.

Of course, this is also inseparable from the operation of capital.

His appearance only saved her from taking a few detours.

"No, that's one thing at a time!"

Upon hearing Zhang Ze's words, Zhao Liying waved her hand boldly, displaying the demeanor of a big sister.

"That's different! Anyway, I'll remember your kindness! Don't worry, Aze, once I make something of myself, I'll definitely help you out!"

Zhang Ze couldn't help but laugh when he saw her small frame paired with her bold words; the contrast was just too striking.

"Then I'll thank you in advance, Sister Liying. I've checked your chart; you're definitely destined to be a big star!"

Zhao Liying was amused by him and curiously leaned closer, lowering her voice to ask, "Hey, seriously, is your stuff real or fake? How come you can explain it so convincingly?"

Zhao Liying had known him for quite some time, so she naturally knew about Zhang Ze's somewhat eccentric and peculiar nature.

Zhang Ze couldn't very well say that he was a Taoist practitioner, so he made up a story that was half true and half false.

"My surname is Zhang, the Zhang of Zhang Tianshi. My family ancestors were from the Zhengyi sect of Longhu Mountain, so it can be considered a family tradition. I dare not speak for others, but I can still see some of their general fortune fluctuations."

Zhang Ze does belong to Longhu Mountain, but he has long since passed the fifth degree of kinship and is no longer on Longhu Mountain. At most, he will show his face during the grand ceremony. Otherwise, he lives in a dilapidated Taoist temple in the mountains, relying on subsidies and incense offerings to make a living.

Although it was a leisurely life, we were genuinely poor.

"That's amazing?" Zhao Liying was stunned, her eyes filled with astonishment.

Zhang Ze half-jokingly offered this statement: "I can't speak for others, but yours is definitely right."

The reason he was able to help Zhao Liying so accurately was entirely due to his memory.

This thing won't go wrong unless there's a change in the timeline.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Zhao Liying exclaimed in amazement.

Just then, a slightly coquettish female voice with a Beijing accent came from the next table.

"Excuse me, may I bother you?"

Zhang Ze and Zhao Liying turned their heads to look at the same time.

The speaker was a young girl wearing a baseball cap, the brim pulled low, but her delicate chin and features were still visible.

She wore a simple tank top, and her curvaceous figure was particularly eye-catching under the night lights.

A pair of bright, fox-like eyes were looking at them with a mixture of curiosity and probing.

"I...I think I just heard you talking about face reading? And fortune telling?"

The girl's voice was very special, clear and crisp with a hint of allure.

Upon hearing that highly recognizable voice and seeing that distinctive chin, Zhang Ze's eyes lit up.

It's Yang Mi!

Although Yang Mi wasn't as famous as she would become later, she had already gained some fame for her role as the spirited Guo Xiang in "The Return of the Condor Heroes".

Most importantly, she became a well-known evergreen star in later generations. As one of the "85 Flowers" (a term referring to actresses born in 1985 and 2000), she was able to compete for resources with "95 Flowers" and even "00 Flowers," which shows how remarkable she was.

If we can get along well with her, then we won't have to worry about resources in the future.

At this time, Yang Mi was still somewhat inexperienced, but some things were beginning to take shape.

Regardless of whether it was modified later, it seems to be true so far. Although it's not that thrilling, it's still impossible to put one hand down.

All I can say is that even if someone gets plastic surgery later, their natural features are still there. If it were someone like Chris Lee, it would be a waste of time even if they got plastic surgery.

Yang Mi was only wearing a simple T-shirt today, which couldn't hide her amazing curves at all.

Seeing Zhang Ze staring at her without saying a word, Yang Mi tugged at the hem of her clothes uncomfortably.

"Um... is it inconvenient?" Yang Mi asked somewhat embarrassedly.

She didn't mean to eavesdrop on Zhang Ze and the others' conversation.

Originally, she was just sneaking out of the film crew to eat alone, because the boxed lunches on that film crew were really awful.

Unexpectedly, I overheard people at the next table talking about fortune telling and Taoist masters.

She was so curious about this.

Yang Mi, a former child star, had only been in the entertainment industry for a short time when she quickly discovered that people in the industry were very superstitious. Before filming, they would pray to the gods, and after filming, they would have to fulfill their vows.

She initially dismissed it, but after taking on the role of Guo Xiang, she gained some fame and naturally wanted to go further.

However, he couldn't find any film or television offers after that. He only took on one film, "Dark Fragrance," throughout the year, and he's still in a state of not being able to get any roles.

Now that she heard that Zhang Ze at the next table was in this line of work and was a descendant of the Longhu Mountain lineage, she naturally became interested.

Why not give it a try? What if it works?

"Can."

Zhang Ze snapped out of his daze, withdrew his gaze from the survey, and pointed to the empty seat opposite him. "Sit down."

Yang Mi sat down as instructed, while Zhao Liying curiously looked back and forth between the two of them.

Zhang Ze focused his mind and once again used the Qi Observation Technique.

Although he knew that Yang Mi had a bright future, he wasn't in that industry and couldn't possibly know everything about her. So he could only use the Qi Observation Technique to help him see what was going on with her recently.

As Zhang Ze had predicted, Yang Mi's luck was higher than that of ordinary people, and the color of her luck was not white, but rather had a bluish-red tinge.

This indicates that Yang Mi's career is about to enter a period of rapid growth.

However, Zhang Ze also noticed that there were some gray impurities in Yang Mi's aura. Although they were few, they indicated that she might encounter obstacles and difficulties recently.

There are not many obstacles. Even without Zhang Ze, things will only encounter some setbacks, but it will not affect the overall situation.

He withdrew his Qi-gazing technique, pondered for a moment, and then extended a finger.

"You can look at it, but it's not cheap; it costs a thousand."

"one thousand?!"

Zhao Liying and Yang Mi were both stunned.

Zhao Liying almost jumped up. Her monthly rent was only three hundred yuan, but a single glance cost a thousand yuan. This was faster than robbery.

Yang Mi was also taken aback. Although she didn't lack the money, the price was outrageous.

Before she could speak, Zhang Ze explained, "For ordinary people, it only costs five or ten yuan to have their faces read and a few auspicious words said. Everyone's happy."

"But you are different."

He looked at Yang Mi.

"This money is not for fortune telling, but for karma. Your luck is too strong. If I were to tell you, it would be revealing heavenly secrets and I would be tainted by karma. This money is to resolve this karma. Whether you look at it or not is up to you."

Actually, there aren't that many twists and turns; Zhang Ze just wants to make more money!

That's how it is in his line of work; he treats people differently based on their status. He might not make a single sale for three years, but when he does, he can live off that for three years.

If you encounter someone who is poor, consider it a good deed; if you encounter someone who is rich, consider them a source of wealth.

Although Yang Mi was someone Zhang Ze was somewhat familiar with, that was in their past life; they weren't familiar with each other now!

Every little bit helps!

These words were spoken in a mysterious and cryptic manner, leaving Zhao Liying completely bewildered, but Yang Mi understood them perfectly.

She was so clever that she immediately grasped the key point.

The price is high because one's luck is worth it.

This, conversely, proves that the other party may have actually discovered something remarkable.

A thousand dollars, betting on the future direction, is worth it.

"it is good."

Without any hesitation, she took out her wallet from her bag, counted out ten red bills, and handed them over. "Can we talk now?"

Zhang Ze took the money, folded it neatly, and put it in his pocket.

"You're about to become a huge star."

His first words made Yang Mi's heart skip a beat.

"And it's not the kind of red that's only fleeting. But..."

Zhang Ze then changed the subject, saying, "In the next two weeks, you will encounter a hurdle, a very important choice, which will directly affect your development over the next few years."

"You've made the right choice; everything will go smoothly, and you'll rise to great heights."

"If you make the wrong choice, you may still become famous, but you will take many detours and waste several years of your life."

Yang Mi held her breath and pressed, "What kind of choice?"

"Heavenly secrets cannot be fully revealed."

He didn't know the specifics either, since fortune doesn't speak for itself. He could only tell that Yang Mi would encounter some setbacks recently, but he didn't know what they would be.

Zhang Ze shook his head. "I can only tell you to feel it with your heart, don't just look at the immediate benefits. Get through this hurdle, and you'll be a big star in the future."

Although she didn't get a specific answer, Zhang Ze's words already made Yang Mi beam with joy.

She recently finished filming a movie and hasn't found a new project yet. If what Zhang Ze said is true, that would be great.

"I've got it, thank you."

Her smile, and the charm she exuded in that instant, left the diners around her speechless.