Huayu 2007: Starting with fleecing the "Fairy Sisters"

June 10, 2007, Hengdian World Studios.

The cast and crew of "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Wu Wei stared wide-eyed, completely bewildered, at the crowd of people dressed in various theatrical costumes before him.

It took him a while to realize that he had been reborn.

He is currently a third-year student in the Computer Science Department at Beijing University of Science and Technology.

Because his father was owed wages by the contractor, his family was in financial straits. So, he came to Hengdian from Jinhua during the summer vacation to work as an extra and earn his tuition and living expenses for his senior year of college.

Thanks to his decent looks, he was very fortunate to get a role as an extra in the film "The Forbidden Kingdom".

Today is his third day as an extra.

There were no night shoots tonight, and the crew wrapped up early at around 6 p.m. Jackie Chan treated everyone to barbecue out of his own pocket, and two chefs from a nearby barbecue restaurant were invited over, along with their grills.

The air was filled with the smells of smoke, cumin, chili, and barbecue.

Looking at all this real scene before him, and feeling the surging youthful energy within him, Wu Wei was filled with excitement.

Now that I've been reborn, I'm determined to live a different and wonderful life in this one!

In his previous life, after filming wrapped up, he returned to school, diligently attended classes, took exams, and obtained his diploma. After graduation, he followed the established path and became a programmer at a company.

He was laid off from his company at the age of 30, and with the money he had saved over the years, he started his own barbecue restaurant. The business was good, and after making money, he opened several more branches.

In 2019, at the age of 33, he married his blind date.

Then came the three years of disaster.

His barbecue restaurants went bankrupt one after another, and he lost all the money he had earned. His wife also divorced him because she disliked that he had no money.

In 2024, he borrowed money and took out a loan to take over another store, hoping to make a comeback, but business was not ideal.

One winter night in 2026, he suddenly lost consciousness while drinking with an important supplier. When he opened his eyes again, it was now.

"Ding!"

At that moment, an electronic voice suddenly rang in his mind.

Immediately, a transparent light screen appeared before his eyes.

[The "Pursuit Guaranteed to Receive a Response" system has been successfully activated! As long as the host pursues the bound female celebrity, they will be guaranteed a system reward!]

[Currently bound to: Liu Yifei]

Wu Wei stared at the words on the screen for two seconds, then felt a surge of joy.

Brother Tongzi is here!

Rebirth plus a system, this is just too awesome!

You can get a reward simply by making a pursuit...

In other words, it doesn't matter whether you catch them or not, as long as you chase them!

What's there to be afraid of?

Just go for it!

Wu Wei took a deep breath, and with a thought, retracted the light screen.

His gaze swept across the crowd and landed on a person not far away.

Liu Yifei.

She was wearing a plain white T-shirt, her hair was casually tied up, she wasn't wearing makeup, and her perfectly oval face was clean and tidy.

She wasn't sitting with Jackie Chan and Jet Li; instead, she sat alone on a folding chair, her knees neatly together, a lamb skewer in her hand, taking small bites.

Her cheeks puffed out, making her exceptionally cute.

People around her glanced at her from time to time, but no one went over to talk to her.

"How should I pursue her?"

Wu Wei stared at Liu Yifei, his mind racing.

"What are you standing there for? Are you mesmerized by the fairy-like beauty?"

Just then, someone patted him on the shoulder.

Wu Wei turned around and saw Wang Cheng standing behind him with a mischievous smile on his lips, holding up several skewers of mutton.

Wang Cheng was an extra in his dormitory and a college student who came to Hengdian for summer work-study. Although the two had only known each other for a few days, they got along very well.

"Here you go, I finally managed to snatch it from those bastards."

Wang Cheng divided the skewers in his hand into two and handed them to him.

Thanks.

Wu Wei took the skewer, took a bite, chewed it a couple of times, and then frowned.

The taste was just so-so.

It's far inferior to his skills.

If this happened in later generations, the shop would have gone out of business within six months.

He quickly finished two skewers, threw the skewers into the trash can next to him, and glanced at the barbecue stall.

The two workers moved incredibly fast, as if they were on double speed, and were sweating profusely from their busy schedules.

However, there were just too many people in the crew, and the skewers the two of them grilled were snatched up as soon as they were put on the tray; they simply couldn't keep up.

He glanced at Liu Yifei again.

She had finished eating the skewers in her hand, put the skewers down, and her gaze drifted towards the barbecue stall.

It was clear from that she wasn't quite done eating and wanted more, but was too embarrassed to go and get any.

Wu Wei's heart skipped a beat.

I've got an idea!

Without saying a word, he strode up to the barbecue stall and said to one of the vendors, "Sir, do you need any help?"

The chef looked up at him, his hands still busy, and asked with a hint of doubt, "You know how to grill?"

"Yes," Wu Wei nodded confidently. "My family owns a barbecue restaurant."

The master looked him up and down, his expression half-believing and half-doubting.

However, seeing that he had a good attitude and was a member of the film crew, even if he didn't know how to grill, he could grill a few skewers for himself, which would reduce the burden on the two of them, so they nodded.

"Okay, you can grill it over here."

The chef moved a step to the side and gestured with his chin towards the area next to the oven.

"Okay."

Wu Wei washed his hands with mineral water, dried them, and then stood in front of the oven.

Then, he picked up a bunch of skewers and spread them evenly on the grill, his movements practiced and smooth.

The master caught a glimpse of the movement in his hand and raised an eyebrow.

"You're pretty good, young man. Your technique is excellent; you're clearly a pro."

"Not bad." Wu Wei smiled. "I've been helping out at home since I was little, so I've developed those skills."

In no time, he had piled up a whole plate of grilled skewers.

Both meat and vegetarian options are available, all grilled to perfection, with a slightly browned and glossy surface.

The aroma of cumin, mixed with the scents of meat and vegetables, exploded in the air, making it noticeably more fragrant than the grilled meats from the two chefs next to it.

The crew members nearby were drooling with envy, but they all assumed he was grilling it for himself, so they didn't come over to take it.

Wu Wei picked up the tray, walked through the crowd, and went straight to Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei caught a glimpse of someone approaching out of the corner of her eye and looked up.

"Freshly baked, have a taste."

Wu Wei handed the tray to her in a natural, neither humble nor arrogant tone, as if he were handing a bottle of water to a friend.

Liu Yifei paused for a moment, looked at the fragrant grilled skewers on the tray, then at him, hesitated for half a second, and then reached out to take them.

"Thanks."

The voice wasn't loud, but it was clear and pleasant to hear, with a touch of the soft, sweet quality unique to young girls.

She bent down, picked up a skewer, took a bite, chewed it a couple of times, and her eyes immediately lit up.

The taste is surprisingly delicious!

It tastes even better than what those two chefs just made!

She looked up at Wu Wei, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"Is it tasty?"

Wu Wei looked directly into her eyes without flinching and asked.

"tasty."

Liu Yifei nodded, opened her mouth and took another bite, looking very satisfied.

"I baked them," Wu Wei said with a hint of pride.

Liu Yifei smiled and said, "I know, I just saw it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Wei heard a "ding" in his mind.

The system light screen popped up.

[Cooking Liu Yifei's favorite barbecue dishes]

[Attraction Index: Low (The other party only experienced one pleasant gustatory experience)]

[System Evaluation: A relatively natural attempt to strike up a conversation and showcase barbecue skills]

[Reward: Appearance +2 (gradually increases over 48 hours)]

That's how you get a reward?

That's way too easy!

It adds two nice touches to its appearance, really!

Wu Wei was feeling happy when a sudden chill welled up from deep within his face.

In the sweltering summer heat, it's even more refreshing than drinking a whole bottle of ice-cold cola.

Wu Wei reached out and touched his face, took a deep breath, and suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Then, without making a sound, he looked at the personal panel that had just appeared on the screen.

[Host: Wu Wei]

Age: 21

[Appearance: 68 (2)]

[Stature: 59]

[Physical Fitness: 68]

[Acting Skills: 27]

[Director: 8]

[Photography: 15]

[Singing ability: 31]

[Note: The average value for attribute items for an average adult is 50; the average value for ability items for a layperson is 20; and the average value for skill level is 50. The numbers in parentheses represent the points awarded by the system.]

Looking at his data, Wu Wei felt a surge of anticipation.

Two points of attractiveness were rewarded for just one pursuit with a low attraction index. What if the attraction index were higher?

As long as I keep pursuing Liu Yifei, relentlessly pester her, and relentlessly exploit her, filling up all these data points is not a dream.

My achievements in the entertainment industry at that time will be unimaginable!

Wu Wei turned off the light screen and his gaze returned to Liu Yifei.

Compared to his previous admiration, his eyes now held a burning passion.

This is my precious treasure!