Huayu Entertainment, all I can do is make bad movies.

Chapter 1 The ocean, it's all water.

December 1998, 4.

Suitable for: cleaning, offering sacrifices, seeking medical treatment.

Taboo: Not suitable for any activity

"day...."

Wang Hai finished cursing angrily, but his worried expression remained unchanged.

The signal strength of PHS (Personal Handyphone System) was too poor, which seriously hindered business development.

"Hello, this is Wang Hai. We're hiring. The company address is the one listed on the job posting."

"The little GG on the utility pole? Same one, 28 Donghu Street."

"Beijing is a city with extensive roads; you can't just stick a reed in your butt and you'll find every road. If you're afraid of getting lost, don't come for an interview. Our company doesn't hire employees with questionable intelligence."

After giving the consultant a disdainful look, Wang Hai yawned and walked back to the company.

I haven't had a good night's sleep in the past few days.

Only an idiot would like time travel!

In 2026, he was a photography influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers across the internet.

The car show models shamelessly posed for photos.

Life is full of joy.

He was also the only son in his family.

The sole successor to his parents' company, GG.

Having lived for over 30 years, Wang Hai doesn't even know how to write the character for "bitterness".

Just as he was about to take over the family business and start filming his own feature film, "click," he was transported to another world.

How could I not be angry?

Having money and leisure time, living in a technologically advanced era, is incredibly wonderful.

Without leaving home, a single mobile phone can solve all your needs for food, clothing, housing, and transportation.

I'm so bored, the internet is full of girls doing sexy dances.

What happened in 1998?

The environment is dirty and chaotic.

A phone costing seven or eight thousand yuan can only play Tetris.

Most importantly, the owner of this body had no money; he was an orphan who collected scraps and only had a few thousand dollars in cash after clearing out all his belongings.

"well...."

Wang Hai sighed, "I miss 2026 so much."

"Hello!"

The soft noise startled Wang Hai from his reverie. Before he knew it, seven or eight men and women with clear eyes were standing in the room.

Recent graduate?

Hello, students.

Wang Hai likes college students.

"Hello, are you here for the job interview? Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Hai, and I am the deputy general manager of Haiwang Film and Television Company. The branch is newly established, and we haven't acquired much equipment or furniture yet. Please take some of the plastic stools and sit down."

Wang Hai greeted the several young people who looked surprised.

Haiwang Film Company is too rudimentary.

The area is quite considerable.

It is about two or three hundred square meters.

However, the entire company was empty. Wang Hai had occupied a desk and a boss's chair, leaving only a few bare white walls.

Oh, and there are also stacks of plastic stools that are really tall.

Is this a company?

A company with only one person?

Several young people whispered among themselves.

Wang Hai slammed his hand on his desk, his sharp eyes sweeping over the group: "What's all the commotion about?"

"Neptune is a legitimate film and television company with business operations spanning several southern provinces and cities, and it maintains good cooperative relationships with more than ten provincial and municipal television stations."

"The reason our company set up a branch in Beijing is because the government is opening up the film and television industry to private enterprises and individuals; otherwise, why would we be hiring so many people?"

"Those interested in building a bright future with Neptune Pictures, please fill out your identity information and prepare for the interview. If you're not interested, please turn left and leave!"

After a few seconds of stalemate, the young people finally chose to compromise.

I still had doubts, but the benefits at Haiwang Film and Television were too good. After the probation period, the base salary was 2000 yuan.

In an era when the average wage was only a few hundred yuan, this salary was extremely attractive, and no one wanted to miss the opportunity.

Looking at Wang Hai's attitude, he was extremely arrogant and didn't seem like a swindler at all.

This person is indeed young.

He looks to be in his early twenties.

They are quite particular about their clothes and appearance.

He was dressed in a sharp suit and his leather shoes were gleaming.

His hair was styled meticulously.

He is vastly different from most people in society, a typical image of a successful person.

Several people were given plastic stools, and after filling out the forms, they sat down and stared at Wang Hai.

Good jobs are hard to find, so everyone wants someone else to go first in order to get a feel for the interviewer's mood.

Wang Hai pointed expressionlessly to a girl huddled at the back of the crowd: "You go first."

"Hello Mr./Ms. Wang, I'm here to apply for an acting position."

Wang Hai nodded slightly and said to the timid Fan Bingbing, "Don't be afraid, raise your head... You're a good catch."

He has no feelings for Fan Bingbing.

At the height of Xiao Fan's popularity, Wang Hai didn't care about celebrities at all; he was focused on seducing real-life beauties.

By the time Wang Hai had styled his hair like an adult, Fan Bingbing had already become Fan Bayi.

But she is really beautiful.

With her rosy lips and white teeth, her large eyes sparkled, drawing frequent glances from her competitors in the room.

"A native of Qingdao, studied at the Xie Jin Performing Arts School, and has performing experience?" Wang Hai asked knowingly.

"I filmed a modern drama in '96, and last year I acted in a period drama called 'Princess Pearl,' but it hasn't been released yet," Xiao Fan said demurely.

Wang Hai, unconcerned about Xiao Fan's unpopular work, asked directly, "Do you want to become a contracted actor with the company?"

"You are under 18 years old. If you want to sign a contract, you need your parents to accompany you and sign it. Otherwise, it will not be legally valid."

"what?"

Wang Hai looked into Xiao Fan's clear yet naive eyes and said, "Don't be surprised. We are a legitimate film and television company. We not only cannot break the law, but we also have to protect the rights of our employees."

"Letting you join the company is extremely irresponsible of you as a minor."

Wang Hai said with righteous indignation.

Inside the room, the young people waiting for their interviews became increasingly calm.

Protecting employee rights?

How many years have we been talking about an eight-hour workday? How many factories can actually implement it?

What is a legitimate company?

Look at how Haiwang Films behaves – that's what a truly good company does.

"Then I can't join the company?" Xiao Fan looked dejected.

She is a 16-year-old girl who came to Beijing to pursue her dreams.

Life in my hometown was especially difficult, being far away from my parents.

If I don't act or find a job, I'll either have to pack up and go home or end up sleeping on the streets.

"Here's an employment contract. Have your parents print and sign it back in your hometown and send it to you. You have a good image..."

Wang Hai hesitated for a moment, then said, "How about this, take a sample of the role back and take a good look at it. If you're willing to participate, bring the contract with you when you come."

"Really?" Fan Xiaopang was overjoyed.

"You think you can get paid to lie to me? We can discuss the specific payment after we reach an agreement."

After Wang Hai finished speaking with a smile, he pulled out another form from the drawer: "Remember to go to the hospital listed on this form for a physical examination."

"A physical exam?"

Fan Xiaopang was dumbfounded.

Although she lacks extensive acting experience, she has worked on several film crews and has never encountered a medical examination requirement.

"Um."

Wang Hai stood up and said to the growing number of job applicants, "All formal employees of the company must undergo a medical examination."

"The company will be producing a lot of films in the future. A large film crew can easily have two or three hundred people. In the deep mountains and forests, there are no boxed meals, so we can only eat from a large pot. I don't want hundreds of people to get infectious diseases before a film is even finished."

"It's a small matter for the company to spend money on your medical treatment, but the company can't afford to compensate for the delays in the filming process."

"The investment for a big-budget production is at least tens of millions, and it's not impossible for it to exceed one hundred million."

"This is for the company's sake, and more importantly, it shows concern for the health of our employees."

Wang Haiyi's righteous and sincere concern moved many young people.

Think about it too.

Who would want to get hepatitis A or hepatitis B out of nowhere?

"Everyone, remember this: you must have your medical examination done at the designated hospital. Medical reports from other hospitals will be considered falsified by the company, and you will never be hired by them."

After speaking, Wang Hai sat down again and continued the interview.

Apart from Fan Xiaopang, the interviews for the others were conducted extremely quickly.

Wang Hai often didn't even bother to glance at the documents, would chat for a couple of minutes, hand over the medical examination form, and then send them on their way.

As the sun set, Wang Hai smiled contentedly after the final interview.

The recruitment efforts are showing initial success, with over fifty interviews conducted in the middle of the afternoon.

If fifty people go for a medical check-up as scheduled, he can get 6000 yuan, which brings him one step closer to the funding for his first film.

Wang Hai, pleased with the feedback he had come up with, put his legs on the table and took out a newspaper from the drawer.

The newspaper was full of lamentations about Titanic.

The box office reached an astonishing nearly 100 million yuan.

Jack and Rose's touching love story.

The astonishing film industry revolution in the United States.

A steady stream of moviegoers waited to watch the film.

And the female lead's large white breasts.

"Tsk tsk... people are really going for a free spirit these days!"

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