dkrc Chapter 870 Jing
Chapter 870 Jing
Chapter 870 Returning to Beijing
The amateur actor thought the idea of slimming the face made a lot of sense.
He was just missing out on this opportunity, and it would be a shame not to seize it, so he agreed.
Then--
To get him to slim down his face, he had to pay a deposit for costumes, insurance, and the script, which would come to around ten thousand yuan.
The amateur actor noticed something: "Insurance, deposit?"
Slimming Face: "This is a period drama with action scenes, so we definitely need to buy special insurance for the production crew. It's also a way of being responsible to you actors."
Then--
Because amateur actors are not currently signing contracts, they have to pay for their own insurance. The company will refund the relevant fees once it's possible to sign a contract later.
The amateur actors hesitated.
Seeing this, the man with the thin face said, "We are a legitimate film and television company. Our investors—"
He took out his phone and showed the amateur actors a photo of himself with the investors. "You brought your own investment to 'The Silent Truth,' right? My husband, the 'Big Boss,' invested in it. Many actors became famous overnight because of this show. Look, our investor even acted in it..."
The slimmer face led him to see stills of the investors, who said he had a cameo role as someone who dared to compete with 'Jiang Yang' for a woman.
The thin face and his tone and expression clearly indicated that this was a matter of great importance. "—This actually violates company rules, but I have high hopes for you—never mind, if you think it's inappropriate, then that's fine—"
The amateur actor quickly said, "It's suitable, it's suitable."
Of course he had seen "The Silent Truth" and knew how popular it was. Su An, a second or third-tier actress, was now appearing on shows, trending on social media, and in commercials, making her a veritable A-list celebrity in China.
He is still someone I can trust.
then--
He borrowed 10,000 yuan from a friend and got a job at this company.
Then--
He found the production crew to be quite decent; everything was incredibly professional. The director wasn't a big name, but he was making a web movie, and not the kind that was just a cheap imitation. The actors weren't famous, but they were all seasoned veterans; some had even played minor roles with a few lines in some wildly popular productions.
The script was also good, telling the story of the Guiyi Army's return to the Tang Dynasty, which was quite novel. The amateur actors had never heard of such a legendary historical event before. He heard that the investors in the production team invested in the project and assembled the cast after reading the script.
The amateur actors soon met with investors.
He brought suggestions for script revisions and also secured subsequent funding.
Then--
When the amateur actor went to the company again on the third day, it was deserted, and the thin-faced man had taken the money with him.
No.
Damn it!
That's fucking...
The only consolation for him was that he wasn't the only one who had been scammed; directors and actors in the industry had also fallen for his tricks, being swindled out of a lot of money under various pretexts. They reported him to the police and formed a victims' group.
This group has become an industry information exchange group.
for example--
He then had the opportunity to become an extra in the group by following one of the guys.
But the amateur actor only realized how damn grueling it was after becoming an extra. He couldn't eat or sleep well, and the pay was low. The worst part was that being an extra had absolutely nothing to do with acting skills; he was just a background figure. He couldn't see any hope for his dream and started to have second thoughts. And that wasn't all. The other night, he got up in the middle of the night to get his makeup done, and when filming reached noon, he couldn't help but doze off for a moment, and then his phone was stolen! It was truly unbelievable—
He couldn't hold on anymore.
He was going to take the bucket and run away.
My friend still wanted to keep him there, because he was in Kyoto and his daily routine of going to get off work, coming home, and returning to his place was quite boring. The arrival of the stranger brought some fun to his life.
but--
He looked at his comics that no one paid attention to and realized it was time to wake up from his dream.
Right now, the only things worth any money in his account are the Three Kingdoms Kill cards. He remembered that someone had bought that rare card with cash, so he put all those cards up for sale, hoping to recoup some of his losses. "Just because that bastard Jiang Yang cheated you, I'm cutting ties with him," his friend said, putting it quite nicely.
Actually, he was short of money. Ten thousand yuan was no small sum, and he had only been working for a short time; it was money he had painstakingly saved. Now, the amateur actor was paying him back, and after he paid his rent for the next quarter, he would be living on meager rations.
but--
Before embarking on a difficult journey, he first treated the amateur actors to a farewell meal.
The two went to a roadside stall, ordered a few bottles of wine, and drank until they were completely drunk, sharing their innermost thoughts.
Amateur actor: "Even if I have to sell myself when I get back, I'll pay you back as soon as possible..."
He knew how much his brother cared about comics.
After coming home from work, I would still be drawing at my desk, sometimes until very late, and then go to work with dark circles under my eyes in the morning. Even when I was extremely sleepy after work, I would continue working until midnight, getting only a few hours of sleep a day.
The amateur actors all regretted inspiring him to pursue his dream, and feeling guilty, he was determined to pay back the money no matter what.
A friend's letter.
Since an amateur actor dares to pursue his dream of becoming a star, he must have good personal qualities; he's one of the most promising young people in his class.
but--
His friend suggested that he should pray to Jiang Yang's photo before selling himself, "Although we were fooled by him, you have to admit that this guy is definitely the grandmaster of gigolos."
Amateur actor: "Don't say that, he wasn't the one who lied to me."
key--
Investors were also fooled by the face-slimming trick.
Friend: "He's already married the big devil, so what's wrong with making him take the blame a bit more?"
The two staggered back.
"...I hold a key that can't unlock the lock, and I'm just a silent passerby in this world..." This song is very fitting, and it's also a song they liked when they were in school, so they couldn't help but hum it.
only--
I forgot the lyrics to the song after the amateur actor's part, and I couldn't keep up with my friends.
After his friend finished humming the chorus, he could only mutter to himself, "It's not unfair that this bastard takes the blame for more things."
This is not a song by Li Yu.
This is Lao Lei's song.
One of the representative works of a male singer that was the second most popular among the boys when they were in school.
The first one is definitely King Meng.
They used to just listen to the song without paying attention, but later they inadvertently found out that the song was actually written by Li Yu. He's a fucking genius; the "Big Boss" himself had only recently become famous, and he was already writing the title track for a singer who was already famous.
Thinking about it this way, Jiang Yang deserves the blame.
back home.
The amateur actor was a little drunk; without even taking off his clothes, he went straight to bed to rest.
My friend forced himself to sit in front of the computer, wanting to see how much his card had recovered.
He still had some hope, which was that the spending power brought about by the faith of these comic book members was quite good; otherwise, they would spend membership fees that they couldn't bring in anything else to support the comics.
but--
Even with high hopes, his friend was stunned when he saw the amount, momentarily doubting how drunk he was. He shook his head, trying to wake himself up: "Holy crap!"
He shook the amateur actor's leg: "Look, look, look at my card—holy crap!"
An amateur actor, still drunk, got up and, upon seeing the scene, also uttered a phrase related to the "national essence."
Is there a system error?
Has someone gone mad?
Are there really such big idiots?
A multitude of thoughts flashed through their minds, even including money laundering, but the most important thing now was to cash out. The friend busied himself with the transactions, withdrawing the money while telling the amateur actor, "When you pray to Jiang Yang's photo, remember to light incense for me."
That bastard may be a liar, but he's still a decent person.
Not bad at all!
When his friend saw the withdrawal fee, he was heartbroken, feeling like he was being ripped out of his own flesh. He almost didn't want to offer incense to Jiang Yang anymore. However, when the money arrived, he still decided to offer incense to Jiang Yang, as it was almost half a year's salary for him.
Amateur actors feel more at ease after watching it.
At least--
He doesn't need to rush into selling himself.
Just then, his phone rang.
The messages in the group were from the victims who had been scammed by the face-slimming company. Although the company had absconded with the money and the victims were unlikely to get their money back, they still reported the case to the police.
What if.
What if it happens today?
The leader of the group was an old actor. He said that although the slim-faced guy had run away, the investor was the company's major shareholder, and it was the investor who asked the slim-faced guy to set up the scheme. So, the people in the group who had been scammed could go and make a scene with the investor.
The director asked, "He's a victim too."
Veteran actor: "This grandson owns more than a dozen houses in Kyoto."
Nobody's money grows on trees, but this guy's money is definitely earned by sitting at home doing nothing and collecting it at a fixed time every month. Everyone working in Kyoto has been treated badly by landlords or real estate agents.
Making a scene is always a viable solution.
What if something really goes wrong?
The veteran actor gathered people in the group chat to go.
My friend asked, "Are you going?"
The amateur actor was actually a little tempted, but he felt that the director made sense. It would be awkward to make a scene. He heard that the investor had sold a house to invest in the movie, and he was the biggest victim. Although he wanted to beat the bastard to death for having so many houses, one thing at a time, the amateur actor couldn't be so righteous to make a scene.
Amateur actor: "Never mind."
If his friend were in dire financial straits, he would definitely make a scene; now he should just go home.
His friend, wanting him to stay, suggested, "Why don't you give it another try?"
He has money now.
and--
Before selling the cards, he saw an announcement from Kana Hanazawa's manga about holding a week-long offline training course in Kyoto, where participants were responsible for their own food and lodging, but the course itself was free. At the time, he was focused on selling the cards and was disheartened by the manga project, so he didn't take it seriously.
just now.
He was actually a little tempted.
Although he still draws comics after work these days, he stays up late and loses a lot of hair. He has to rely on a lot of willpower to get out of bed in the morning. It's unbearable to think about, but it's like a song.
At once--
He saw his own cells jumping.
His life is like a wilderness, with weeds spreading wildly from his feet, unable to find a direction to move forward. With his education and abilities, buying a house in Beijing is a pipe dream, and he can't find a job back home. His hometown can't accommodate his body, and a foreign land can't accommodate his soul. If he gets married and has a child in the future, he will probably be a left-behind child.
But what if drawing comics becomes a success—
He doesn't seek fame or fortune; if he were to return home, he could make a living online and wouldn't be left with nothing to do.
of course.
All of this is based on the premise that he has no worries about food and drink.
He quit selling credit cards because he was struggling financially, and if he lost his job, he would be finished. But now that he has money, and money gives him courage, he feels confident and wants to pursue his dream again, while also getting some amateur actors to keep him company.
pity.
The amateur actors still declined.
It's a terrible feeling to be dependent on others, especially since he's burdened with debt.
The new phone he's using now was bought with money borrowed from a friend.
Moreover, his experiences as an extra these past few days have made him realize that there are plenty of handsome men in this industry, and he is not outstanding at all. Waiting here for an opportunity to be promoted from an extra to a leading man is not as good as going back to find a wealthy coal mine owner to promote him.
"never mind."
The amateur actor decided to go back.
He's already bought the tickets.
Since that's the case, there's not much more for my friend to say.
They went to sleep, and when they woke up in the morning, it was Sunday. A friend took the amateur actor to the high-speed rail station. After several subway transfers, when they finally squeezed through to the entrance, the friend couldn't help but ask him, "Are you really not going to reconsider?"
The amateur actor shook his head.
"Ok."
My friend handed the luggage to the amateur actor, watched him enter the station and disappear, then turned around with a bored and listless expression. He wanted to leave, but couldn't help but stop and look back. Suddenly, he was left alone in this unfamiliar city again, and he felt quite out of place.
He hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to turn back.
After taking only a few steps, a group of people suddenly rushed in one direction. "They picked up the big boss directly from the platform," "The train exit seems to be over there," "Oh, just follow the crowd"...
Friend: The Great Demon King??
No.
Are fans really that crazy?
He had to go and see for himself; he really wanted to see the real-life Demon King.
Unfortunately, he saw nothing, and didn't even know which car the Great Demon King was in. His hopes were dashed, and the crowd that had been watching was only slightly disturbed before quickly dispersing.
but--
Jiang Yang and Li Qingning were indeed in a car that had passed by in his sight.
The news spread when Li Qingning and his group were photographed entering the station on their way back to Kyoto by high-speed rail.
then.
Li Qingning was wearing a mask and hat, completely covered up, but Jiang Yang, riding an electric suitcase behind her, was hard not to stand out. Anyone who knew him even slightly would easily recognize the beautiful woman next to him as Li Yu.
Then someone took their photos and posted them online, and they quickly went viral.
Originally, Li Qingning rarely let outsiders know her itinerary. Last time, when she took the high-speed rail, Jiang Yang and the skeleton were photographed going through security, but most people assumed they were going somewhere else and would definitely take a plane back to Kyoto.
But now people have learned from past mistakes and know that they took the high-speed rail back to Kyoto, and they were able to find out which train they took as well.
and so--
Many fans who were nearby or just bored gathered around. Professional photographers and fan site operators at the airport also moved over after hearing the news. As a result, when the big star Lu Si came out of the VIP channel, she was shocked to see that there were far fewer people waiting to take pictures of her than usual. She couldn't help but wonder, "Was my schedule not leaked?", "Was the online criticism of my new drama for my expressionless face causing a chain reaction?", "Am I going to fade into obscurity?"
Thinking this, she couldn't maintain her composure, which she had once been so proud of.
Once she got in the car, her assistant learned that many people had gone after the "Big Demon King" and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
so far so good.
She's not washed up.
She picked up her phone and casually scrolled through the messages to Li Yu.
Not only were there videos taken at the high-speed rail station, but there were also analyses of Li Yu's personal outfits. The brands of her blue shirt, gray skirt, shoes, hat, headphones, glasses, and so on were all thoroughly examined. In particular, the fact that she had a hidden Little Prince doll hanging on her bag went viral, making Lu Si marvel at the "Big Boss's" ability to drive sales.
"I'll go back and collect all the rare Little Prince dolls."
Lu Si reminded her assistant without even looking up.
The Little Prince has been quite popular as a collectible toy lately. I even saw Tang Xin and a few other celebrities trending on social media a while ago for wearing it. I'm not particularly interested in collectible toys, and at the time I thought Tang Xin and the others were just promoting Li Yu's products.
just now.
The moment the Great Demon King hung up like that, she noticed how beautiful he was and realized it was truly a fashionable item.