Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

Li Guoli's applause broke the silence in the studio, and like a signal, brought everyone who had been frozen to life.

He turned to Cai Yinong, "Ms. Cai, this role is for Zhang Ze!"

He was resolute and did not hesitate at all.

"I'll talk to Wallace Huo."

He took full responsibility for it.

As a director, he has his own principles, but when he sees a more perfect option, he is also determined to take responsibility for the work.

Cai Yinong nodded, a faint smile on her face. She walked up to Zhang Ze and extended her hand, "Zhang Ze, congratulations."

"The crew is having a dinner party tonight, why don't you come along? It'll be a good opportunity for you to get to know everyone."

Yang Mi finally came to her senses from the huge shock. She wanted to pounce on Zhang Ze like a hungry tiger and give him a big hug, but as soon as she took a step, she hesitated when she saw Zhang Ze dressed in white, with an extraordinary temperament.

The amazement she had just felt still lingered in her mind, creating a sense of distance between her and the person in front of her, as if the person in front of her was not her mischievous friend who could steal her food, but a celestial being who had truly stepped out of a painting.

Zhang Ze noticed her embarrassment and took the initiative to go over to her.

With a grin, his ethereal and otherworldly demeanor vanished instantly, and he reverted to his familiar self.

"What, are you stunned by my unparalleled beauty?"

He joked with a smile.

"screw you!"

Yang Mi snapped back to reality, slapped his arm, then put her hands on her hips and started calculating.

"Let me tell you, I specifically took the day off to come here. You have to reimburse me for lost wages, emotional distress, and the publicity costs I incurred for cheering you on!"

She counted on her fingers, looking like she was about to extort a large sum of money from him.

"Okay, okay, okay."

Zhang Ze readily agreed, "Three meals a day is fine, right? Order whatever you want to eat."

"That's more like it!" Yang Mi was finally satisfied.

Hu Ge, Tang Yan, and Liu Shishi also gathered around.

"Zhang Ze, you're amazing."

Hu Ge's praise was heartfelt. He patted Zhang Ze on the shoulder and said, "When you came out just now, we were all startled. We thought a god had really come."

Tang Yan nodded repeatedly, her cheeks still slightly flushed, her eyes sparkling. She added softly, "That look really suits you."

Liu Shishi smiled and said, "Congratulations."

After the successful audition, the crew's dinner party was held as scheduled that evening.

As the company's CEO and the film crew's director, Cai Yinong and Li Guoli were busy with their own affairs. They only sat down briefly at the beginning, said a few words to welcome Zhang Ze to the company, then raised their glasses to toast everyone before taking their leave.

As soon as they left, the atmosphere immediately became relaxed and lively.

Zhang Ze was naturally seated at the same table as the main actors, including Hu Ge and Yang Mi.

Yang Mi acted like a child showing off her precious child, dragging Zhang Ze around the table and enthusiastically introducing him to everyone she met.

"Hey, let me introduce you. This is Zhang Ze, the actor who plays Xu Changqing! He's my friend! I introduced him!"

"He's amazing, a master! His fortune-telling is incredibly accurate!"

Zhang Ze was being pulled along by her, and could only follow behind helplessly, offering polite smiles to each unfamiliar face while repeatedly saying, "Hello everyone, please take care of me in the future."

He found it amusing; Yang Mi was such a blabbermouth, she really seemed afraid others wouldn't know how close they were.

However, this pure support, untainted by any self-interest, also warmed his heart.

Unlike Yang Mi of later generations, who only befriends whoever is popular, all of her relationships are superficial.

After a round of toasts, the two finally returned to their seats.

The atmosphere at the table was lively, with everyone chatting and joking.

Just then, Hu Ge, who hadn't said much, picked up his wine glass and moved to the empty seat next to Zhang Ze.

"Zhang Ze".

As soon as he spoke, the surrounding noise seemed to quiet down.

"Your previous aura of Taoist immortality didn't seem like it was acting."

Hu Ge looked at Zhang Ze intently and continued, "Yang Mi has always said you're a master, but actually... I have a question I'd like to ask you. Could you take a look?"

Zhang Ze's heart stirred.

He put down his chopsticks, picked up his wine glass and clinked it against Hu Ge's, taking a small sip.

"Professor Hu Ge, you're too kind."

He responded with a smile, "I am far from being a master; I am just a beginner who has just entered the path."

"But if there's anything I can help you with, just let me know, as long as it's within my power."

He didn't make any definitive statements, thus maintaining his public image while leaving room for maneuver.

Yang Mi, Tang Yan, and the others around them also quieted down and looked at them curiously.

Having received an affirmative answer, Hu Ge's tense shoulders relaxed a little.

He took a sip of his drink and slowly began to recount the car accident that changed his life, and the female assistant who died with him.

"It's about my previous car accident."

Hugo's voice lowered, "And... my assistant."

When the word "assistant" was mentioned, his fingers tightened slightly as he held the wine glass.

"Although I survived, I still have a knot in my heart and can't let go of her."

"I feel like I killed her. She was such a young, kind-hearted girl, only in her early twenties..."

Regret and guilt had lingered in his heart for many years. He had prayed to Buddha and done a lot of charity work in her name, but he just couldn't get over that hurdle in his heart.

In the quiet of the night, he would often wonder if she was blaming him.

That's why I'm so restless and tormented day and night.

Zhang Ze listened quietly, then silently used his Qi Observation Technique to glance at Hu Ge.

He was stunned at first glance.

The aura above Hugo's head was so strong that it was like the midday sun, a blazing red light that was almost overflowing.

This kind of luck is something that no single person can possess.

Clearly, someone has bestowed their fortune upon him without reservation.

As for who this person is, it goes without saying.

Zhang Ze sighed inwardly and looked away.

He was silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Don't overthink it."

"Your assistant, she doesn't blame you."

"On the contrary, she has been silently protecting you."

Hu Ge froze completely.

"The reason you are having trouble sleeping and eating, and the symptoms you are experiencing, is actually just your own psychological reasons."

"You are punishing yourself."

Zhang Ze looked at him and decided to lend him a hand.

This person is a rare well-known actor in the entertainment industry with virtually no scandals, and he is also loyal and righteous, making him worthy of being helped.

This positive connection will greatly benefit my future path.

He pondered for a moment, sighed, and gently patted Hu Ge's shoulder.

"When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. The first thing you need to do is learn to let go."

As he spoke, he mobilized the little pure energy he had left and silently channeled it into Hu Ge's body through his palm.

This wisp of pure energy was a precious asset he had painstakingly accumulated throughout his cultivation journey.

Don't underestimate this wisp of pure energy; it's something every seeker of the Dao dreams of, and it's incredibly effective for drawing talismans and setting up formations.

As the pure energy left his body, a strong sense of weakness instantly swept over Zhang Ze's entire body.