Entertainment: The Path to Best Actor for Talented Actors

After Zhang Ze's shooting videos were uploaded back to China, most of them gained considerable traffic.

Zhang Ze, holding a gun and firing, had sharp eyes, a calm expression, and his movements looked decisive.

This immediately established Zhang Ze's image as a tough guy in the minds of domestic audiences.

This matter also brought Zhang Ze many benefits.

Three days after the video went viral, he received a film invitation from a production team. Apparently, the director was very satisfied with Zhang Ze's shooting video and wanted him to join a special forces-themed drama.

After several contacts with the production team, he learned that the drama was called "I Am a Special Forces Soldier" and that another young actor named Gu Zhixin was competing with him for the lead role.

Upon learning this news, Zhang Ze consulted Gu Zhixin's information.

It turns out that Gu Zhixin was born in 1978 in Liaoning Province in Northeast China. He graduated from the Performance Department of the Central Academy of Drama and is a stage actor at the People's Art Theatre.

He previously starred in "Rickshaw Boy" and "Master Lu Ban". In 07, he was nominated for the 26th Flying Apsaras Award for Outstanding Actor for his role as Mao Zedong in "The Young Mao Zedong".

He later played Mao Zedong again in the historical drama "China 1921". Since his debut, he has often played revolutionary-themed works and is a very good actor.

"This opponent is quite strong!" he thought to himself.

Then Zhang Ze thought to himself, what are my strengths and weaknesses in competing with this excellent actor for a role?

A variety of thoughts flooded my mind!

"First of all, he's ten years older than me!"

"As a soldier who wants to join the special forces, one should be in their early twenties; those in their thirties should be retired! This aspect makes me more suitable for the role."

Zhang Ze continued to think about his strengths: "In terms of appearance, my height and physique are no worse than Gu Zhixin's, my looks are fine, my acting skills are no less than his, and even in terms of audience appeal, I have a military background and a strong military label!"

Zhang Ze frowned. "The only difference is in seniority! He's been in the industry for over ten years, while I've only been for less than three! I didn't expect this guy to be Wang Lei's classmate. He's definitely a formidable rival!"

It seems that the only way for me to get this role is to impress the director with my acting skills during the audition.

While Zhang Ze was worrying about the role, his agent Huang Yu, who was far away at the company, was also busy.

Instead, they leveraged Huayi Brothers' powerful backing to make other efforts in this competition for the role.

"Mr. Wang, Zhang Ze is a very promising actor; he just needs an opportunity."

"This is a great opportunity, and we must seize it."

Mr. Wang, who is in charge of artists at Huayi Brothers, values ​​Huang Yu highly, and these words have piqued his interest.

"Zhang Ze is indeed a good actor. I knew that when we were filming 'My Chief and My Regiment,' otherwise I wouldn't have agreed to sign him. It's just that this drama was produced by Xiaoma Running, and our company didn't invest in it, so we can't really interfere with the role!"

"Mr. Wang, I heard that an actor named Sha Yi under Xiaoma Running is vying for a role in the movie 'The Last Supper'."

"You mean, trade a movie role for a TV series role?" Wang Zhonglei narrowed his eyes, weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

Huang Yu nodded. "Although 'The Last Supper' wasn't invested in by Huayi Brothers, it was distributed by us, and the production company promised our company a lead role. Trading a third male lead role in a movie for a lead role in a TV series is a good deal!"

"But I was originally thinking of casting actors from our company in this drama!" Wang Zhonglei said, somewhat embarrassed.

"Mr. Wang, Zhang Ze is also an artist in our company! I don't care, you can't show favoritism!" Huang Yu said to Wang Zhonglei in a somewhat shameless manner.

"Sigh! They're both my children, I'm in a real dilemma! Several agents and actors have already come to me begging for this movie role!"

"I'm so confused!"

Huang Yu laughed and said, "That's perfect. Use this drama to exchange for Zhang Ze's chance to star in a TV series. You won't offend any of the actors and agents who are begging you."

"Think about it, if you gave this role to anyone else, wouldn't it cause resentment among them?"

You should understand the saying, "It's not scarcity that's worrisome, but inequality!"

Wang Zhonglei was clearly persuaded by Huang Yu.

He shook his head. "You! You're so cunning. You don't compete with others for movie resources, but you've taken all their profits!"

"Okay! I'll try to communicate with the production company!"

Upon hearing Wang Zhonglei's words, Huang Yu could not hide her joy, and her lips parted in a wide grin.

"Mr. Wang, things could get complicated if we wait! I think we should communicate as soon as possible!"

Huang Yu sat there with a smile on her face, but did not get up.

Wang Zhonglei shook his head in frustration, and helplessly took out his phone to communicate with the leaders of Xiaoma Benteng.

About fifteen minutes later, the call ended with Wang Zhonglei laughing.

Two industry leaders exchanged resources in a matter of minutes, deciding the roles in two multi-million dollar investment projects.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Zhonglei asked helplessly, "Are you satisfied now?"

"Satisfied, very satisfied. Thank you, Mr. Wang, and the company for your strong support. I'll go back and tell Zhang Ze the news so he knows the efforts the company has made for him."

As Huang Yu spoke, she retreated, happily walking out of Wang Zhonglei's office.

After closing the door, her mind raced with thoughts: "Sure enough, the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Looks like I'll have to rely more on my company's connections to help the artists compete for resources in the future!"

Unable to contain her joy, she dialed the phone to tell Zhang Ze the good news.

"What? The role has already been decided!" Zhang Ze stood alone in the wind, bewildered, holding his phone.

"Wow! I was just worrying about getting the role! And my agent secretly secured it for me!"

"Zhang Ze wishes he could have a dozen agents like this!"

"Yes, the role is practically guaranteed. I practically begged the company to use film resources to get it, so you absolutely can't let me down!" Huang Yu solemnly instructed over the phone.

Zhang Ze patted his chest and assured him that he would definitely not let them down.

Having landed the male lead role in another drama, Zhang Ze was in a much better mood.

After hanging up the phone, he unconsciously swayed his body on the street, chanting to himself, "I laugh triumphantly, laugh triumphantly again, let's drink and sing while we can, I laugh triumphantly, laugh triumphantly again, seeking a lifetime of carefree joy."

Seeing an aluminum can lying on the ground in front of him, he clamped it between his legs, lifted it backward with force, caught the flying can with his hands, and casually put it into the trash can next to him.

When I'm in a good mood, even the trash can looks nicer.

That evening, in Zhang Zexin's rented apartment.

Zeng Lai earnestly helped Zhang Ze pack his luggage, muttering to himself as he did so.

Seeing the beautiful woman in front of him working so hard for him, Zhang Ze was very moved.

"Sister, I'll only be in Hong Kong for less than a week, so I guess I won't need to bring the medicine!"

"Of course I have to bring it. No matter how many days I'm going, a first-aid kit is a must," Zeng Lai replied, head down as he packed his suitcase.

Looking at Zeng Lai's bent body, her beautiful figure became a beautiful sight.

He stepped forward and pressed himself against Zeng Lai's cheek, whispering, "I'm going to Hong Kong tomorrow, don't leave tonight!"

Zeng Lai turned her head and kissed him on the lips, the soft touch lasting only for a moment.

"No, I have a schedule tomorrow, and I need to catch a flight tonight."

Zhang Ze gave a somewhat disappointed "oh".

But then Zeng Lai put her mouth close to his ear, her warm breath tickling his face, and whispered, "But you have two hours!"

Zeng Lai's voice was sticky and had a sensual quality that made people feel aroused.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ze's eyes suddenly lit up, and he became overjoyed. He swept Zeng Lai up in his arms and carried him towards the bedroom, saying, "Two hours is more than enough!"

With a casual flick of her foot, she closed the bedroom door, and a burst of giggling laughter could be heard from inside.

……

Three hours later, Zhang Ze accompanied Zeng Lai to the airport to see her off.

Zeng Lai went to Xi'an for the shoot. She was wearing a white wool coat and a brown turtleneck sweater that was very fitted, showing off her slender waist and high breasts. She wore faded wide-leg jeans that made her legs look long. The simple outfit was both beautiful and comfortable.

Zeng Lai was wearing a fisherman's hat and white sneakers, and he clung to Zhang Ze's arm with some reluctance.

Since it was already late at night, Zeng Lai didn't keep Zhang Ze with him. They snuggled together for a while before sending him away.

Looking at Zeng Lai, who was pushing a suitcase with one hand and had the other hand in her pocket, with a pair of clear glasses on her nose, she exuded the air of a very artistic young woman.

Behind her was her assistant, who was pushing a cart that was already full of luggage with some difficulty.

Zhang Ze felt a little reluctant to part ways!

The next day, Zhang Ze arrived at the airport early in the morning and boarded a direct flight to Hong Kong.

When the plane landed, Zhang Ze came out and was surprised to see someone standing there holding up a sign with his name on it.

The person was completely covered up, wearing a woolen hat, a scarf around their neck, a mask, and sunglasses, making them look very mysterious.

"Hi! Ah Ze, welcome to Hong Kong!"

"You, you're Brother Wei Jian?" He pointed at the mysterious man in front of him with a look of surprise, hardly believing it.

But that unique voice is also very distinctive.

"Haha, didn't expect that, did you! But how did you recognize me so quickly? I've been very good at disguising myself!"

Zhang Weijian took off his sunglasses, somewhat surprised.

"It really is you! I really didn't expect Brother Wei Jian to come to pick me up at the airport. I'm so touched!" Zhang Ze opened his arms and hugged him.

"A couple of days ago you asked me some questions about Hong Kong on WeChat, telling me you were coming to Hong Kong to film a movie. Today I saw your post on WeChat Moments about leaving for Hong Kong, so I came here according to the flight information!"

"Since this is your first time in Hong Kong, of course I, a local, must give you a warm welcome!" Zhang Weijian said affectionately, putting his arm around Zhang Ze's shoulder.

However, he was rather short, making the two of them look somewhat comical.

Because I really couldn't refuse, I said I wanted to host a welcome dinner for him and show him hospitality.

Zhang Ze asked Xu Qing to take his luggage to the hotel he had booked in advance, and then left with Zhang Weijian.

But when Zhang Ze followed Zhang Weijian into an old restaurant with somewhat dated decor, saying he was just introducing him to a friend,

When Zhang Ze saw the face of the person in front of him, he was somewhat surprised.

"Brother Chicken!" Zhang Ze blurted out.

Two eyes widened in disbelief as to discover that the slender man before them was none other than Li Xiaochun, a famous Hong Kong actor!

"Hello, Aze! I've heard Wei Jian mention you a lot, it's great to finally meet you today!" Li Xiaochun stood up, squinted his eyes, and greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Brother Chicken, no, I mean Brother Xiaochun!" There's no way around it, Li Xiaochun's portrayal of Chicken is just too deeply ingrained in people's hearts.

"Haha, it's okay! Many people call me Brother Chicken when they meet me!" Li Xiaochun said enthusiastically.

At this moment, Dicky Cheung introduced, "Jordan is an old friend of mine. I heard that you are going to join the Ip Man crew this time. It just so happens that Jordan also has a role in this film, so I let you two get to know each other in advance."

"To prevent you from being bullied on set later. Hong Kong film crews are generally prone to bullying newcomers, especially new actors from mainland China."

Zhang Weijian's sincere words warmed Zhang Ze's heart.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Weijian was so thoughtful. Although he was not afraid of being ostracized, having an acquaintance on set would make things much more comfortable.

He remembered this favor.

"Thank you so much, Brother Wei Jian, for thinking of me!" Zhang Ze said, deeply moved.

"Hey, stop standing there! Let the boss bring out the food! Let Ah-Ze try some Hong Kong cuisine. Don't worry about him on set; with me here, no one will dare bully him!"

Li Xiaochun's qualifications are considered second-tier in Hong Kong; his "Young and Dangerous" series was a sensation throughout Southeast Asia back then.

Chicken Brother's name is well-known throughout Southeast Asia.

It is said that when he traveled to Indonesia with his girlfriend, they encountered gang members. Upon seeing his face, the gang members enthusiastically called him "Brother Chicken" and asked him for photos and autographs.

The three sat down, and the owner began serving the dishes.

"This is a very famous local restaurant. We used to eat here often before we became famous, and even after we became famous, we still often have gatherings here," Zhang Weijian introduced.

"Aze, I heard you went to the US to shoot guns a while ago. Do you like shooting?"

Li Xiaochun took a small sip of wine and chatted casually.

"Yes, Brother Chun, he went to the US to film a movie recently and had a great time. After filming war movies for two years, he's developed a love for shooting!"

Li Xiaochun slammed his hand on the table excitedly. "That's right! A real man should play something exciting! I also like shooting. Let's play together sometime!"

Li Xiaochun is a nice person and not at all pretentious. He chatted happily with Zhang Ze during the meal.

"Our film has both young and old veterans. Anthony Wong and Tsang Chi-wai are both big names, so we just need to be careful when we're together."

"But don't worry, they're usually quite easy to talk to."

Li Xiaochun talked at length about some of the secrets of the Hong Kong film and television industry in the past.

"Speaking of which, I also have a bit of a history with Eric Tsang!" Zhang Ze said calmly.

"Oh, tell me about it!"

"I worked with Sister Baoyi on a previous film. She took good care of me on set, and we got along quite well!" Zhang Ze explained.

"Smack..."

Zhang Weijian clapped his hands and laughed, saying, "Is it Xiaqiu Chuan? I saw a report a while ago saying that Zeng Baoyi personally taught you kissing scenes, is that right?"

He gave Zhang Ze a look, then looked at him with an ambiguous expression.

"Ahem, that's all just gossip news making things up. There was just a kissing scene!"

Men get all excited when kissing scenes are mentioned!

"You're something else, kid! I remember you had romantic scenes with three beautiful women in Shrimp Ball Legend, you're incredibly lucky with women!" Zhang Weijian joked.

"Brother Wei Jian, what you're saying is a bit much! Even if I'm incredibly lucky with women, I can't compare to Wei Xiaobao's incredible charm, right? Seven beautiful wives—that's every man's dream!"

At this point, Zhang Ze glanced at Li Xiaochun!

Suddenly stopping, she clapped her hands and pointed at Li Xiaochun, saying with a hint of realization, "Oh ho, how could I forget? Brother Xiaochun also played Wei Xiaobao!"

"What a wonderful day! Two Wei Xiaobaos are sitting together!"

Zhang Ze was quite excited!

He got up and invited the two of them to take a photo together, saying he wanted to commemorate this interesting moment.

"Come on, let's interview the two Lord Weis!"