Reborn in the Entertainment Industry: This Top Star Has Real Achievements

Li Xiang chatted with Director Zhang for a few more minutes, and seeing that it was about time, he tactfully took his leave and left the rain shelter.

Director Zhang didn't say anything more to comfort him.

After all, compared to the benefits Li Xiang was about to receive, the grievance he had just suffered was really nothing.

Having been a director for so many years, how could he not see the ambition burning in Li Xiang's eyes...?

She is exactly like Zhang Ziyi, whom he single-handedly made famous back then, both possessing a sharpness far beyond their peers.

With that thought, Director Zhang's last bit of hesitation vanished completely.

It's not that he didn't give Little Yellow Duck a chance; it's just that the girl's mentality was unbalanced, and she herself was useless.

Even if Zhang Weiping comes looking for him, he has the right to shut him down.

Just like I just told Li Xiang, we can't let the whole crew keep wasting time waiting for a female lead who can't get into character.

He also believed that, given Zhang Weiping's shrewd and calculating nature, he would be even less willing than him to see so much money go to waste, even if he had personally signed the female lead.

Moreover, since Little Yellow Duck openly criticized Li Xiang today, his proposal to revise the script and adjust his role can be seen as compensation for Li Xiang.

After all, Lao Wang was not someone to be trifled with, and Li Xiang didn't receive much pay on set, and was even openly insulted.

Nobody would believe he wasn't involved in something behind the scenes.

That's why he dared to confidently assure Li Xiang, essentially going along with the flow and helping the kid out this time.

Don't think he couldn't see Li Xiang's little tricks to steal the spotlight and overshadow his scenes during filming.

Actually, let alone him, anyone in the crew with a little bit of sense knows exactly what's going on.

But actors, it's perfectly normal for them to want to get ahead, and nobody would think there's anything wrong with that.

People always blame the weak for their poor skills and acting, but never criticize the strong for their good acting or ability to attract attention.

If you're really capable, then steal the spotlight back with your acting skills.

Instead of acting like a complaining woman, only yelling "Let him rob us! Let him rob us!" and becoming a laughing stock for no reason.

Therefore, Li Xiang's little actions these days are not a big deal in the eyes of the crew.

If he were to actually lower his professional skills to match hers just to please the little yellow duck, that would truly be despicable, and he would inevitably be called an idiot behind her back.

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As for Li Xiang, after leaving Director Zhang's place, he didn't stay on set for long. He simply greeted people, changed his clothes, and left the crew.

Director Zhang gave him two days off, ostensibly to let him relax in the surrounding area, but probably also to take this opportunity to completely resolve the little yellow duck issue.

In addition, the production schedule has been delayed a lot because of her, so Director Zhang will probably call Zhang Weiping over for a proper talk.

As for Li Xiang, it's best if he and Zhang Weiping don't meet.

No matter what, he's now eating from someone else's bowl, so if the other party makes sarcastic remarks, he can only endure it and there's no need to make trouble for himself.

More importantly, he didn't want to stay here any longer, playing the victim who needed others' sympathy.

Who knows if everyone's opinions will change after Director Zhang finishes revising the script?

In the end, he, the one who was "wronged," might very well become the one who "gained the advantage" in the eyes of others.

After all, things change, and people's hearts change with them. It's better to follow Director Zhang's arrangements and leave this place of trouble first.

Since no one else was present, the script revisions could be explained as compensation from Director Zhang, so that even if others had their own thoughts, they wouldn't be too envious.

Because accepting this "compensation" would mean a complete break with New Picture, which, in the eyes of others, would probably be a losing proposition.

After all, as long as Director Zhang is in charge, New Pictures will remain a top film and television production company in China.

As Li Xiang was pondering this, the phone in his hand suddenly rang.

Upon opening the app, he saw the words "Uncle Wang" displayed on the screen. Without thinking twice, he immediately answered the call.

"Where are you now, kid?" Uncle Wang's voice came directly from the other end of the phone.

"I'm in a taxi, heading to the hotel."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang knew that some things were inconvenient to say over the phone, so he immediately said, "Call me back as soon as you get to the hotel, and we'll talk then."

Li Xiang had just hung up the phone when it rang again.

He picked it up and saw that it was his senior sister, Fu Lulu, calling. He quickly answered, "Hello, senior sister."

"Where did you run off to, you little rascal? How come you disappeared in the blink of an eye?" Senior Sister's voice was a little anxious.

"Director Zhang gave me a break, and I'm heading back to the hotel now. I plan to explore the surrounding area for the next couple of days."

"Leaving tonight?"

"Okay, I'll go back and pack my things, then we'll leave."

"Okay, I'll let you know as soon as I hear any new information."

Also, don't take today's incident to heart. We'll find plenty of ways to deal with her in the future.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiang knew that his senior sister must not have met Director Zhang yet, and probably thought that he was "forced" out to avoid trouble.

He had no idea that Director Zhang had already given him the compensation he wanted most.

It wasn't really convenient to talk much in a taxi, so he just gave a few vague replies, agreed to chat again later that evening, and then hung up.

After that, they remained silent, and the taxi came to a steady stop in front of the hotel where the film crew was staying.

Li Xiang went upstairs, entered his room, and while unpacking his luggage, he put on speakerphone to return Uncle Wang's call.

The phone was answered after only two rings; Uncle Wang had clearly been waiting. "Uncle, I've arrived at the hotel and am unpacking my things."

"Hey, Yimou just called and told me about what happened today." Uncle Wang's voice sounded quite cheerful, and he seemed to be in a good mood.

"If you ask me, you should have made a scene back then, so that some people would learn a lesson."

"Uncle Wang, you must be joking. If I really make a scene, I'm afraid I'll leave a bad impression on the director, and it'll be hard for me to get along in the industry in the future."

Uncle Wang laughed heartily: "Not bad, you've got some self-control, you didn't get carried away with your enthusiasm."

But honestly, you did a good job this time. What's a few criticisms? Yi Mou just told me he's going to revise this play until it's outstanding...

As for who shines? It's definitely the one who suffered the injustice.

"So, you're the one who really benefited. If this happened in the entertainment industry, there would probably be a line of ten thousand male actors waiting to be criticized."

"I really didn't think that much about it at the time..." Li Xiang interrupted him, her tone also full of helplessness.

"I was thinking that this was my first film, and if I really broke up with the female lead, how could I continue filming? So I just endured it."

Besides, she's still a young girl. I can't exactly argue with her on set, can I? That would be a laughing stock.

"Hmph, all I can say is that this girl has a terrible mentality. She can't even act well and she even hates the male lead. She's obviously spoiled at home."

After hearing this, Li Xiang thought about it for a moment and finally decided to give his Uncle Wang a heads-up.

Otherwise, if others relay his little actions on set to Uncle Wang's ears, it could easily create a rift between them.