China Entertainment: Sister, I don’t want to work hard anymore

Chapter 21 Enemies meet on a narrow road
Obviously, Zhao Baogang was unhappy. After all, he had good intentions and wanted to pull Chu Hui over, so he decided to sign him into the company so that he would have a guarantee in the future and can film with peace of mind.

As a result, the grandson not only didn't appreciate it, but also started working as a screenwriter. It was simply unreasonable.

However, for the sake of Chu Hui's sincere attitude, Zhao Baogang refrained from swearing, and instead replied perfunctorily: "Let the script go first."

"I'll give you two days now. Go back and think carefully about whether you want to sign with our company. Tell me after you decide."

Seeing the displeasure on Zhao Baogang's face, if Chu Hui continued to talk stubbornly, he would be a pure second-guess, and he would really hit the muzzle of the gun.

Thinking of this, Chu Hui nodded knowingly: "Okay director, I won't disturb you anymore, I'll go back first."

Zhao Baogang said "hmm" and without even looking at Chu Hui, he said, "Go back, I won't send him away."

"Okay, goodbye director!" After Chu Hui finished speaking, he sighed with a wry smile and left Zhao Baogang's house without looking back.

Although he got the opportunity to star in the drama "Struggle" after Li Xiaoran recommended him to Zhao Baogang, for Chu Hui, Zhao Baogang was also his talent.

Maxima often has it, but Bole does not often have it.

Zhao Baogang was willing to recruit him as his subordinate, not only for Chu Hui, but also for his appreciation and support.

Therefore, even if Zhao Baogang ordered him to be expelled, Chu Hui did not hold any grudge against him and was still grateful to him.

Coincidentally, as soon as Chu Hui came out of Zhao Baogang's house, he met another actor, Ren Zhong, peeking in furtively.

Ren Zhong met Chu Hui at the door of Zhao Baogang's house. It can be said that there was a narrow road between enemies. The expression on his face was very surprised and his mood was even more complicated.

I remember that when Zhao Baogang was selecting actors for "Struggle", he was also one of the candidates for the role of Hua Zi, and he and Zhu Yuchen had a great chance.

Once, Zhao Baogang invited more than ten candidate actors to sing karaoke. Ren Zhong and Zhu Yuchen both went. I wonder if they were too drunk. Zhao Baogang had personally promised them that he would cooperate with them this time.

Therefore, in Ren Zhong's view, if there were no Chu Hui, the character of Hua Zi, even if it was not his, would probably belong to Zhu Yuchen. However, fate played a trick on him, and he was cut off by Chu Hui who came out halfway.

After withdrawing his thoughts, Ren Zhong looked at Chu Hui and smiled awkwardly, saying hello to Chu Hui.

Chu Hui also nodded slightly to Ren Zhong as a response to him.

During this process, the two of them didn't say a word.

After Chu Hui walked away, Ren Zhong, who hesitated for a long time outside Zhao Baogang's door, finally plucked up the courage and walked into the courtyard of Zhao Baogang's villa.

By the way, Ren Zhong has never given up since he missed out on "Struggle" and is still looking for opportunities to star in plays directed by Zhao Baogang.

When he learned that Zhao Baogang was preparing for the new drama "Harbin at Night", Ren Zhong decided to try again. In order to meet Zhao Baogang, he specially prepared two boxes of fine tea.

As soon as Ren Zhong entered the door, Zhao Baogang asked in surprise: "I didn't ask you to come, why did you come?"

At the beginning, Ren Zhong was not very good at expressing his intention. He just said weakly: "Nothing, I will give you two boxes of tea."

Hearing that he was here to bring tea leaves, Zhao Baogang was not embarrassed. He happily took the tea leaves, opened them, brewed them, and said, "I happen to be out of tea."

When I heard this sentence, I secretly rejoiced in my heart and thought: It looks like there will be a drama, which is pretty good, just in time for the director to buy tea.

But Zhao Baogang was not stupid. He guessed that Ren Zhong was not just here to deliver tea, so he asked again: "Tell me, why are you here."

At this time, Ren Zhong no longer concealed his desire and told Zhao Baogang honestly: "Director, I want to act."

Zhao Baogang then asked: "Who do you think you can play?"

Ren Zhong said sincerely: "Director, I read the novel and I think I can play Wang Yimin (the male lead)."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Baogang, who had just been offended by Chu Hui, was worried that he had nowhere to vent his anger. Seeing that this boy had no eyesight, he directly said harshly to him: "Let me tell you the truth, it's a heavy responsibility."

"You said I asked you to play the male lead. Who would I sell this play to?"

"Who are you? Does anyone know you?"

Zhao Baogang's three heart-breaking attacks almost failed him and sent him away on the spot to see that he was too naughty.

I have to say, Zhao Baogang's truth was so hurtful. Ren Zhong's face felt hot and his heart felt cold after hearing it.

It is true that Ren Zhong has acted in several dramas in recent years, but he has played small roles that no one cares about. Indeed, few people know him.

Zhao Baogang is right. This is an era of commercialization. Casting an unknown actor to star in a drama will entail taking huge risks. In addition, Zhao Baogang has always been very conservative about the development of Xinbaoyuan Company. Every time he invests in a film, he must be careful with his budget.

Especially after having his son Martin Zhao, Zhao Baogang became even more cautious. Even though he always had a movie dream in his heart, he did not dare to step out of the comfort zone of TV series because of fear of failure.

In the early years, when competition in the film and television industry was not so fierce, Zhao Baogang was also happy to use new people, which could save a lot of production costs.

However, in this day and age, if a TV series does not have well-known actors as the male and female protagonists, the TV station will consider it a failure at a glance.

In fact, from the drama "Struggle", we can see why Zhao Baogang chose Tong Dawei and Ma Yili as the male and female protagonists. It was not because of their acting skills or because they were suitable for the roles, but because they were popular.

Knowing that he couldn't play the role, he asked Zhao Baogang to sign him to his company.

Ren Zhong said sincerely: "Director, if you don't want me to act, can you sign me to your company? I want to become an artist in your company."

Zhao Baogang also asked Ren Zhong very seriously: "Why do you want to be in my show?"

Ren Zhong, who was already feeling uncomfortable, broke the rules and said without hesitation: "I'm in your show, I think I can succeed."

Zhao Baogang, who always speaks more directly, asked again: "If you put it more plainly, what do you want to do?"

Ren Zhong did not want to hide his restless heart that wanted to become famous, and said: "I think I can become famous."

As soon as Ren Zhong said these words, Zhao Baogang said coldly: "Go home, you can't act."

Ren Zhong was hit hard again. He felt indignant and asked loudly: "Why can't I act? Why can't I act? Tell me, why can't I act?"

Zhao Baogang said bluntly: "I tell you that you have a heavy responsibility. Now you can go home and think carefully about why you want to act."

"If you approach acting with such a mentality, you will never act again in your life."

After hearing these words, Ren Zhong suddenly realized that his acting purpose was not pure, and that he had been blinded by fame and fortune.

Although an actor who doesn't want to be famous is not a good actor, an actor who just wants to be famous is definitely not a good actor.

Of course, the above are all nonsense. Zhao Baogang just had nowhere to vent his anger, so he just took it out on Ren Zhong.

They are all human beings, and they are all mortal bodies who eat whole grains. People in the same circle generally have similar personalities.

Except for the most holy people and the most scumbag people, who is more noble than anyone else?

Isn’t it all about success?

Not to mention the heavy responsibilities, even Zhao Baogang himself, in order to change his destiny, often served people tea and water, even ran a small stove for them, and thought of ways to serve them.

I think back then, Xu Jinglei was able to star in "A Romantic Affair" directed by him, not because of her good acting skills, nor because she was indifferent to fame and fortune, but because of Wang Shuo.

Like Feng Xiaogang, Zhao Baogang can become a famous director in the Beijing circle, which is inseparable from Wang Shuo's support behind him.

And Xu Jinglei was Wang Shuo's little girlfriend, and it was Wang Shuo's relationship that allowed Zhao Baogang to use her.

Not long after Ren Zhong left, Zhao Baogang sat on the sofa and silently lit a cigarette.

Ding Xin took his son for a walk outside and returned home. He didn't see Chu Hui and asked doubtfully: "Where is Huizi and others?"

Zhao Baogang blew out a smoke ring and sighed: "I asked him to go back. There is no need to cook for him at noon."

Hearing her husband's words, Ding Xin immediately understood: "Has he found a new home?"

Zhao Baogang said calmly: "That's not true."

Ding Xin asked again: "What's going on?"

Zhao Baogang said nothing and handed the script manuscript that Chu Hui brought to his wife Ding Xin.

Ding Xin took a look and asked, "Did he write this?"

Zhao Baogang nodded: "You said this guy, if he doesn't become a good actor, he must become a screenwriter."

"You want me to check the script he wrote, but nothing! There's no way!"

(End of this chapter)