Huayu Entertainment: Starting with Exorcising Evil from a Film Queen

The Message!

Zhang Ze's breath hitched for a moment.

This is a classic spy film that has won countless awards in later generations!

Every character in it, even the supporting ones, is incredibly outstanding.

He was deeply impressed by this movie in his previous life. Bai Xiaonian, a effeminate and arrogant commander's attendant, was a character with extremely rich layers.

If I could get this role...

And this is a movie!

There's a clear hierarchy of contempt in the entertainment industry today: movie stars look down on TV stars, TV stars look down on web series stars, and web series stars look down on internet celebrities.

Movie stars are undoubtedly at the top of the hierarchy of contempt.

"Thank you, Sister Xun, this opportunity is so important to me." Zhang Ze expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

"Don't rush to thank me. Whether you can win the deal depends on your own abilities."

Zhou Xun smiled and said, "I'll have my assistant send you the audition time and location later."

Even after hanging up the phone, Zhang Ze was still unable to calm down for a long time.

He looked at the 66 reputation points on his panel. He was still hesitating whether to strengthen his cultivation first and make up for the physical damage he had suffered in the past few days, so that he could regain his former glory in front of Zhao Liying.

But now, the opportunity for "The Message" is right in front of us.

That's the big screen, the chance to act alongside A-list stars like Zhou Xun, Li Bingbing, and Huang Xiaoming.

With his current acting skills, he's more than capable of auditioning for idol drama roles like Xu Changqing, but he's far from being able to challenge a complex character like the one in "The Message."

A real man should never worry about not having a wife... No, a real man should prioritize his career!

Sexual instability can be addressed gradually, but career opportunities are fleeting!

Zhang Ze no longer hesitated and focused his mind on the reputation panel.

"Enhance [acting skills]."

[Acting Skills: Beginner (52/100)] → [Acting Skills: Intermediate (18/200)]

Almost instantly, the 66 reputation points were quickly cleared, and a vast and pure torrent of insights rushed into his mind.

Countless techniques for acting, ways of evoking emotions, and understanding of characters are broken down and reassembled in his consciousness, ultimately becoming a part of himself.

It was as if a primary school student who had just learned addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division had suddenly grasped the secrets of calculus.

Zhang Ze slowly opened his eyes, and in an instant, he felt that everything around him was different.

This is a special feeling after observing the world for the first time with completely new insights.

He can instantly determine which lighting in a room is suitable for which type of shooting, and where to place the camera to get the best results.

He raised his hand and looked at the lines on his palm. He could feel that he had reached an unprecedented level of control over his body.

The online discussion continued to be heated, but Zhang Ze's reputation panel fell silent, and the numbers came to a complete standstill.

It seems that the first wave of benefits has already been enjoyed.

Zhang Ze didn't seem to care much.

This is just the beginning.

He firmly believes that as long as he rises to a higher position step by step and becomes known to people across the country and even the world, even if each person contributes only a small amount of fame, the total amount will be astronomical.

At that time, perhaps we can truly ascend to heaven in broad daylight and see if there really is a heavenly palace up there.

Just as he was lost in thought, the phone rang, interrupting his reverie. The caller ID showed it was Director Dong from "The Dream of the Past".

"Xiao Zhang! Congratulations!"

Director Dong's tone was enthusiastic: "Your Uncle Fu is now a sensation across the internet!"

Zhang Ze responded politely with a few words.

"Oh, I really regret it now!"

Director Dong then changed the subject, sighing regretfully, "I should have given you more screen time back then, and found a way to sign you. We should have worked together more often in the future!"

Zhang Ze just smiled. He could tell from the other party's words that they were testing him, trying to get another cooperation at a low price before he had fully taken off.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, I hung up the phone. A text message popped up; it was from Li Xiaoran.

"Congratulations, the most handsome butler in history. I'm currently filming on set and can't call right now."

Zhang Ze replied with a thank you, humbly stating that he owed this opportunity to her and Chen Kun's support.

The phone vibrated again shortly afterward.

"How about you treat me to dinner sometime?"

Zhang Ze looked at the screen and readily agreed.

He thought it was just a polite remark, but Li Xiaoran's next message came right away.

"I'll contact you after I finish filming in November!"

Now Zhang Ze understood completely.

This fair-skinned, large woman still hasn't given up on her wicked intentions.

After processing all the congratulatory messages, he opened the group chat invitation sent by Yang Mi.

In the group chat, Hu Ge and Tang Yan were having a lively conversation, with him at the center of the topic.

His overnight fame surprised many, yet they also felt it was only natural.

With Zhang Ze's looks and talent, it was only a matter of time before he became famous.

Zhang Ze's arrival immediately drew a new wave of congratulations and teasing. He exchanged a few simple pleasantries and then put away his phone.

As night fell, Zhao Liying returned from work, her face beaming with undisguised excitement. Without a word, she grabbed Zhang Ze and rushed out of the rented room, finding a nice restaurant outside where they had a hearty meal.

Back inside, the two of them took a shower.

When Zhang Ze came out of the bathroom drying his hair, he froze.

Zhao Liying, dressed in a tight-fitting plain-colored cheongsam, stood under the light. The slit almost reached her waist, and her two straight legs were wrapped in a thin layer of transparent black stockings. She was twisting her body somewhat uncomfortably.

When she saw him come out, her cheeks flushed instantly, and she asked softly, "Do you...do you like this gift?"

Zhang Ze's Adam's apple bobbed. He stepped forward, pulled her into his arms, and breathed hot air into her ear.

"I really like it!"

That night, the battle was extremely intense; the wooden bed in the rented room could no longer bear the weight, and the road itself was worn away.

The next morning, Zhang Ze had just woken up when his phone rang.

It was directed by Li Guoli.

"Zhang Ze, there's something I need to tell you."

Li Guoli spoke quickly, "The company has discussed it and decided to move up the start date of 'Chinese Paladin 3' to three days from now."

"The main reason is to take advantage of your current popularity to promote our show."

Zhang Ze naturally had no objections; this was a good thing for him.

Sure enough, over the next two days, Tangren Pictures' official press releases flooded the internet, firmly linking the two identities of "the most handsome butler in history" and "Xu Changqing from Chinese Paladin 3".

His already subsided popularity was abruptly reignited.

[Reputation +2]

[Reputation +1]

[Reputation +1]

……

The sporadic notification sounds in his mind kept ringing, eventually bringing him 12 points of reputation.

Without hesitation, Zhang Ze made a thought.

"Strengthen [Cultivation]".

[Cultivation Level: Refining Essence into Qi (28/100)]

A warm current instantly flowed through my limbs and bones, sweeping away the fatigue and depletion from last night's fierce battle, and my body was filled with strength again.

Zhang Ze stretched his muscles and bones, feeling the increased strength within his body, and revealed a satisfied smile.

He immediately embraced the delicate body beside him.

Let's have breakfast first!