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

When the two came out of the administration building, the school anniversary celebration was almost over.

Most of the popular stars had to leave in a hurry due to scheduling conflicts, leaving behind directors, screenwriters, and behind-the-scenes staff with ample time.

They gathered in twos and threes in a corner of the venue, chatting idly. They were all busy with their own things on weekdays, so such an opportunity to get together was rare.

When they saw Li Xiang and Uncle Wang walking side by side, many people glanced in the direction they had come from and secretly made plans in their hearts.

Actually, the story of Xie Lao producing "Ten Thousand Arrows Piercing the Heart" is not a secret in the Beijing Film Academy circle. Anyone who is willing to ask around can find out the general details.

Seeing the two of them come out from that direction, those who were well-informed had already guessed what was going on, and their eyes couldn't help but show more consideration when they looked at Li Xiang.

However, since they were all insiders and didn't have that kind of relationship, no one would rashly inquire. They would just nod from afar and maintain a just-right distance.

On the other side, Zhang Yimou was also sitting and chatting with Kara Hui.

He knew the two were going to deliver a script to Xie Fei, so he decided to help them entertain them.

Since he didn't leave, Chen Kaige naturally stayed as well. It wasn't that he wanted to do anything, but they were both Xie Fei's students and had known Uncle Wang for many years.

I can't help but want to see what this script, which has caught the eye of both my teacher and my old rival, is like, and maybe I can give my old friend some advice.

Before he could say anything, his uncle, who knew him very well, interrupted him: "There are only a few of us left here, so this is not the place to talk."

I'm in a good mood today, so I'm treating everyone to a simple meal. We can chat about anything else over the dinner table.

Zhang Yimou and Chen Kaige had no objections upon hearing this, and Kara Hui readily agreed.

She was also secretly glad that the school anniversary celebration was worthwhile, as she not only formed a good relationship with Li Xiang, but also exchanged contact information with many producers and directors in mainland China.

Her initiative to come to the Beijing Film Academy to support the school's anniversary celebration was a signal of closeness, compared to her Hong Kong counterparts who put on airs and act aloof.

This initiative will naturally be remembered by everyone, and there will likely be many opportunities in the future.

At least she won't have to rely on one TV series after another to maintain her exposure like in another life, after winning the Best Actress award.

So the group of five immediately set off, chatting and laughing as they walked out of the school.

But they probably forgot that today's Beijing Film Academy anniversary celebration is also a very big news story for many media outlets.

Where there's news, there will naturally be reporters staking out the area.

Unsurprisingly, the scene of several people leaving school together and getting into the same van was also captured by the camera not far away.

Li Xiang did catch a glimpse of the figures holding cameras, and as for Kara Hui, as a Hong Kong actress, she was quite adept at this.

He subconsciously moved closer to Li Xiang and patted him on the back. His warm manner prompted the reporters to snap even more photos.

Only after the car drove away did the reporters put away their equipment, preparing to use the photos to write a proper article.

The hotel chosen for this gathering was not one of the usual ones that Li Xiang and Uncle Wang frequented.

You should know that Director Kai is the richest among them, and he's always been someone who's meticulous about food and drink.

Never willing to compromise himself, he made the phone call himself and, out of politeness, booked a private restaurant.

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Therefore, when the group arrived at the private room, various cold dishes were already prepared on the table.

Zhang Yimou and Uncle Wang were used to it, but Li Xiang was secretly amazed. It seemed that the film studio was really profitable, and he truly experienced the benefits of status and money.

As for Chen Kaige, as soon as he entered the private room, he began to introduce the origin of the restaurant in detail, just like a host, leaving Hui Yinghong, a guest from Hong Kong, completely bewildered.

Li Xiang, of course, was very supportive, greatly satisfying the great director's desire to teach others.

While the group sat down to wait, Chen Kai asked Uncle Wang for the script and immediately began to read it.

Once you look at it, you can't take your eyes off it—

For someone with such a strong artistic sensibility, the grand themes of life, death, redemption, and reincarnation in the script were exactly what he preferred.

By the time he finished flipping through the pages, his eyes were welling up with tears. If he hadn't known that this was his old friend's directorial debut, he probably would have tried to take it right then and there.

He didn't explicitly provoke her, but the sarcasm in his words was impossible to hide: "Old Wang, you're really lucky to have stumbled upon such a profound book..."

However, while it's not difficult to film this kind of story that uses small details to reveal larger truths, to film it thoroughly and make it a classic would probably be a tough job for you.

"How about... I go to the set when I'm free and give you some pointers?"

Uncle Wang had known him for decades, and he could easily understand the underlying meaning. He immediately laughed and scolded:

"Are you trying to help, or are you trying to seize the opportunity to take over the projectile? Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Let me tell you, no way!"

"Hey, you old codger, I treated you with cold indifference despite my sincerity."

The two of them started arguing like that, oblivious to everyone else, their spittle almost splashing onto the cold dishes.

Zhang Yimou, meanwhile, watched the spectacle with a smile, teacup in hand. Kara Hui, being an outsider, wisely refrained from interjecting.

Seeing this commotion, Li Xiang quietly moved closer to Zhang Yimou and whispered, "Uncle Zhang, have they always been like this?"

Zhang Yimou didn't say much, just glanced in that direction and nodded with a smile.

But his movement drew attention back to himself.

Chen Kaige finally gave Li Xiang a proper look—

This person has always been arrogant, but he only looks at those who are truly talented, and is known in the circle for his arrogance.

The script written by Li Xiang hit the nail on the head and earned his genuine approval.

If he had previously regarded Li Xiang merely as a junior member of an old friend's family, then now, in his eyes, Li Xiang had become someone with talent and intelligence...

The younger generation of my old friend's family.

Don't underestimate these two extra words; for someone like Chen Kaige, they represent a rare form of recognition.

Moreover, he has always been willful, and once he sincerely admires someone, there will naturally be many opportunities to cooperate in the future.

You know, he still has a vivid memory of the movie "The Battle at Lake Changjin".

Moreover, for a production of this caliber, without connections or powerful backers, he probably wouldn't even be able to get a foothold.

Therefore, it is really necessary to maintain a good relationship with Chen Kaige.

Even if the other party asked him to give Arthur a helping hand in the future, he would probably reluctantly agree.

After the food was served, under Zhang Yimou's deliberate guidance, the conversation quickly shifted from "Sacred Heart" to the film produced by Xie Lao.

Although the group didn't explicitly criticize Director Wang, their words revealed their skepticism about the film.

Kai Ge, emboldened by the alcohol, recited a few lines of poetry, subtly mocking those who were so obsessed with winning awards that they were almost delusional, and who knows what new face they would show if they actually won.

Finally, he specifically instructed Li Xiang: "Be careful once you're in the group. If anything happens, go directly to Xie Lao. Don't try to handle it all by yourself."

However, because Kara Hui was also present, the three of them ultimately did not fully explain the intricacies of the situation.

This resulted in Li Xiang only eating the rind of the melon, without even licking the flesh.

For the next two days, Li Xiang and Kara Hui focused on rehearsing their lines in an apartment arranged by the company.

In terms of acting skills, he may not be as polished as the original male lead, but the script for Pietà was created entirely by him.

Without any reference points, his interpretation became the sole benchmark.

Moreover, he has the impressions from his memory as a reference, which gives him an innate advantage in understanding the character.

Therefore, even though it was his first time taking on such a complex role, he was visibly improving through repeated collaborations with Kara Hui.

Perhaps, having been given a second chance at life, he truly possesses a talent for acting that others lack.

Two days later, Kara Hui finished her trip to the mainland and flew back to Hong Kong after being seen off by Li Xiang and Sister Zhou.

The next time we meet will be when the crew starts filming and officially begins production.

This highly anticipated work, which has a strong chance of winning awards, has also put Li Xiang into a long preparation period.

From dialogue to body language, from emotional control to meticulous attention to detail, we tackled this tough challenge bit by bit.

While he focused on his work and ignored everything else, the internet was already in turmoil.

The name, which had faded somewhat after the release of "Under the Hawthorn Tree," has resurfaced and returned to the attention of countless netizens.