Entertainment: The Path to Best Actor for Talented Actors

Twenty days later, filming for "Beijing Love Story" wrapped up.

When Zhang Ze returned to the company, before he could even catch his breath, his agent Huang Yu threw a script in front of him.

"Sister Huang, do capitalists really exploit ordinary people like this? I just got back from the last film set, I didn't even have time to catch my breath!"

"This is a scene with a main character; since you don't want it, I'll take it back!"

Huang Yu joked with a smile, and when Zhang Ze heard that he was the lead actor, he quickly snatched the script away with a grin.

"Hehe, Sister Yu was just joking."

Young people are full of energy and don't need to rest at all.

"I think you're a natural performer!" Huang Yu teased.

The Legend of Shrimp Ball?

Zhang Ze glanced at the script, somewhat puzzled!

After glancing at the plot, Zhang Ze asked curiously, "I see the whole story takes place in Hong Kong!"

While sipping her tea, Huang Yu explained, "Yes, although the story takes place in Hong Kong, the filming mainly takes place in Hengdian, and later we'll go to Shanghai."

Zhang Ze said, "I seem to remember an old movie called 'The Legend of Shrimp Ball,' is this a remake?"

"If I remember correctly, a version was filmed in 1982, and this is a remake."

However, the production company said there have been some changes to the plot.

"Okay, I'll take it back and take a look at the script," Zhang Ze replied.

After returning from the company, Zhang Ze carefully reviewed the script and found it to be quite good.

The protagonist transforms from a petty hoodlum into a staunch revolutionary, making for a very well-developed character.

There are a lot of romantic scenes, though; in this drama, he has romantic entanglements with three women.

Three days later, Huang Yu, representing the company, signed a contract with the production company of Xiaqiu Chuan.

The series consists of 35 episodes, with each episode earning a fee of 100,000 yuan, for a total contract price of 3.5 million yuan.

The salaries of lead actors in these productions are usually settled using the 334 method.

The production company usually settles a 30% entry fee when the crew joins the production, a 30% progress fee when filming is halfway through, and the final payment when filming is completed.

In about three months, Zhang Ze could earn a million-dollar salary. He thought to himself that his initial choice was right, and acting really did have a bright future!

That evening, Zhang Ze happily took his cousin and assistant, Xu Qing, out for a big meal.

This was a real feast!

Donglaishun Hot Pot with Lamb!

The two of them ordered a total of ten plates of meat, but didn't order any meatballs or anything like that—they just ate!

"Brother, you've struck it rich? Why did you bring me here for hot pot today?" Xu Qing was a little curious as to why her usually stingy brother was being so generous this time.

"I just signed a contract. I'm the male lead, and I should earn over a million!" Zhang Ze said with a Versailles-like air as he ate a large slice of meat.

Really? You're the lead actor!

"Can you earn over a million?"

Xu Qing stared wide-eyed, unsure of what to do.

Just by filming movies, they made millions in a few months!

Is this money so easy to earn?

Seeing Xu Qing pick up the menu to order again, Zhang Ze quickly called out, "Hey... what are you doing!"

"I'll order a few more servings of shrimp paste; I didn't want to order them earlier because they were too expensive!"

"Can you eat this?"

"Even if you can't finish it, you have to order more food. Ordering more food is a sign of respect for you, a newly minted millionaire!"

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After the meal, the brother and sister had full bellies.

The two strolled along the brightly lit street, watching the endless stream of cars and the towering buildings.

They walked quietly without saying a word.

Xu Qing suddenly asked, "Brother, when will you be able to buy a house in Beijing?"

That way we won't have to rent a place to live!

Zhang Ze lamented, "I'll give up on buying a house in Beijing for now. First, the insurance coverage isn't long enough, so I can only buy a small property rights house. Second, houses in Beijing are too expensive!"

A house of only a few dozen square meters costs millions, but you might consider buying a car for transportation first.

I asked around with friends these past few days, and it turns out you can still buy a car even if you don't win the lottery for a license plate, but you'll have to rent someone else's plate.

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"Really? That's great!"

"Brother, what kind of car do you want to buy?"

Xu Qing asked happily, because she really didn't want to squeeze onto the subway every morning anymore.

Several times, even though she hadn't reached her stop, the crowd getting off the train swept her out and pushed her more than ten meters away.

After considering for a moment, Zhang Ze replied, "Buy a BMW."

This was his dream when he first entered the entertainment industry.

Earn 20,000 a month and drive a BMW.

"Great! I like BMW too!" Xu Qing said happily.

What other cars do you like?

"A Mercedes!" Xu Qing replied. "There's a saying in my hometown: 'Drive a Mercedes, ride in a BMW.' When you buy a car, I'll be your driver."

"Good grief, I haven't even bought this car yet, and you're already eyeing it! Do you even have a driver's license?"

Xu Qing retorted, "I'll learn to drive if I don't have a license! How can I let a big star like you drive? Let me, your assistant, do the driving."

The brother and sister returned to their newly rented house, exchanging only a few words.

This is a three-bedroom apartment with a total area of ​​over 120 square meters. It is fully furnished and rents for 12,000 yuan per month. Zhang Ze has been renting it for a year.

It's just that this nice house will be empty again after only a few days of living there. He's going to Hengdian to film a movie and won't be able to come back for several months.

Coming from a rural area and being quite frugal, he felt a pang of regret at losing the money, but he had no choice but to do it!

Without a home in Beijing, there is no sense of belonging or security. Even if you can't live in the house for a whole month, you still have to rent it.

Fortunately, he can afford it with his current income!

Although a contract has been signed for "The Legend of Xiaqiu", filming will not start immediately. Even though all the other actors have been cast except for him, the male lead, the production team plans to start filming in half a month.

During these two weeks, Zhang Ze was not idle either, his manager kept him very busy.

She had her photoshoots taken, recorded interviews, and was even invited to play a cameo role in a movie directed by a certain director.

Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Ze took Xu Qing directly to Hengdian by plane, and the two of them had seven suitcases when they got off the plane.

Five of them belonged to Zhang Ze. He had been filming for two years, and his luggage gradually increased from one backpack to five pieces.

Every time I join a production team, it's like moving house; I have to bring my clothes, pots and pans, and everything else with me.

Because we don't know when filming will end, and if we get hungry and takeout isn't available on time, we have to cook for ourselves.

Xu Qing always keeps two bowls of instant noodles in her bag, just in case.

Xiaoshan Airport is more than 100 kilometers away from Hengdian, and it took two taxis to transport all the luggage.

This was the first time the two had visited the famous Hengdian World Studios. After the car entered Hengdian, they both looked curiously at the scenery on both sides of the road.

Especially Zhang Ze, an actor who started out as an extra, has not been to Hengdian even once in more than three years, which is quite a strange story in the entertainment industry!

However, he came to Hengdian this time not as an extra, but as the lead actor!

Following the hotel location provided by the production crew, Zhang Ze successfully met up with the crew members.

After meeting the director and producer, the two assigned rooms to each other.

The director and producer of the film crew were very polite and planned to have dinner together that evening to welcome him.

Zhang Ze couldn't accept the director's and producer's politeness, so he declined, saying that they would all join the group tomorrow once the other main actors were in place.

As they walked out of the hotel, Xu Qing asked, "Brother, where are we going?"

Zhang Ze replied, "I met a friend I made when I was working as an extra!"