Afterward, Director Zhang briefly discussed the filming schedule with Chen Hao.The prep work was already underway, and filming was expected to officially begin in about two weeks.He told Chen Hao to come back in a few days to sign the contract.
Chen Hao thanked him profusely and left the audition room.As he stepped outside, he noticed that Sister Tao was no longer around, but Chen Hao (the actress) and the middle-aged man beside her still were.
He couldn't help but wonder with a bit of mischief:"Could that guy be some rich businessman supporting her? What a beauty wasted on a pile of manure..."
Just as his thoughts were running wild, a familiar electronic tone rang out in his mind:
"Ding! Achievement unlocked — First Audition Success: Successfully landed the second male lead role. Mission overachieved. Reward: 500 points + Song: 'Blue and White Porcelain'."
"Ding! Achievement unlocked — Path of a New Actor Begins! Received special item: 'Newcomer Medal'. Auto-equipped. Acting skill increased by one minor level: B+!"
Chen Hao was overjoyed — he hadn't expected the points to come in so quickly.It wasn't a huge amount, but it was a solid start.And the reward of "Blue and White Porcelain"? That was a pleasant surprise.
This song was nothing short of a career-defining hit for the legendary Jay Chou in his past life.Chen Hao had listened to it countless times before.But to actually compose and write it from scratch on his own? That was a different story.Lyrics? Maybe.But music composition? He had zero knowledge.
Thankfully, the system's reward came with the full song package — complete with composition, lyrics, and even an internal mental playback function.If he found the right opportunity, releasing an album might not be a bad idea.After all, any true superstar would develop in film, television, and music.(Not counting MJ — but not everyone can be Michael Jackson.)
Let's be real — in the history of Earth… wait, sorry — this planet was no longer called Earth.It was Water Blue Star, and the country he lived in was Huaxia.
As for the Newcomer Medal, it had immediately boosted his acting skill to B+.Even without using his Platinum Skill: Total Immersion, he now had acting chops on par with nearly first-tier television actors.
Chen Hao was just about to go change out of his costume when the middle-aged man beside Chen Hao (the actress) stepped forward to stop him.
Chen Hao politely smiled and said,"Hello, sir. Is there something I can help you with?"
The man — Yang Xueli — smiled warmly."Got a minute, young man? Let's find somewhere to talk."
Meanwhile, Chen Hao (the actress) was also watching him closely.She couldn't hide her fascination with his sharp and handsome features.
Yang Xueli had already told her during the audition that he wanted to sign Chen Hao.She had agreed without hesitation — after all, her own career was just getting started, and having another artist in the agency wouldn't threaten her opportunities.(Unless it was a female artist — then she might have cared.)
But since this was a young, good-looking man, and they'd soon be under the same agency, she actually felt a little excited.
She wouldn't deny it — Chen Hao's ancient costume look had left her stunned.Even now, seeing him in modern clothes, the shock hadn't worn off.
"Can I go change first?" Chen Hao asked, lifting the long sleeves of his robe with a smile.
"Of course, of course. Go right ahead — we'll wait for you here," Yang Xueli said quickly, stepping aside.
Chen Hao went to the fitting room and changed out of the costume in no time.Even in...
Even in modern clothes, Chen Hao's aura of nobility was unmistakable.
"Brother, I still don't know what exactly you wanted to talk to me about?" Chen Hao looked over the middle-aged man with a friendly demeanor.
The man smiled and replied directly,"I'll be honest with you, young man. Have you signed with any agency yet?"His name was Yang Xueli, and he looked at Chen Hao with clear anticipation.
Chen Hao raised an eyebrow and smiled,"So you're hoping to become my agent?"
"You're quick on the uptake," Yang Xueli laughed."No need to beat around the bush — yes, I'd like to be your manager. What do you think?"
Chen Hao gave a calm, amused look and said,"Something that important deserves a proper sit-down, don't you think?"
"Absolutely!" Yang Xueli clapped him on the shoulder excitedly."Since this is your first time in Yanjing, let me take you out for the city's most famous dish — Peking duck!"To him, the fact that Chen Hao agreed to dinner already meant he was halfway to success.
Chen Hao, Yang Xueli, and Chen Hao (the actress) walked down the hallway together and took the elevator to the ground floor.They hailed a cab and soon arrived at the famous Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant.
With a beautiful woman at the table, the atmosphere was completely different — lively and charming.
Although Chen Hao had worked as an extra for years in his past life, he'd rarely been around real celebrities.Sure, he'd seen countless stunning female stars online, but now he was actually dining with one — and a beautiful one at that.
Even if Chen Hao (the actress) wasn't a household name yet, she was undeniably attractive, and a rising star in her own right.After all, someone had to be truly stunning to land the role of Diao Chan, one of the legendary Four Beauties of Ancient China, in the remake of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
During the cab ride, they had already exchanged some introductions.Chen Hao learned that Yang Xueli was Chen Hao's agent, and also the founder of a media company in Yanjing called Starlight Shining Media Co.
At the moment, the company had just one signed artist — Chen Hao (the actress).Still, that hadn't stopped her from progressing smoothly in the industry.
As they shared their meal of delicious roast duck, the conversation turned more casual.Chen Hao discovered that Yang Xueli had actually been a lawyer for over a decade before starting his media company.That explained his decent network and connections in Yanjing.It was likely thanks to those connections that Chen Hao (the actress) had managed to gain traction in the industry — not hugely famous, but definitely a known and rising name.