Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years - Chapter 361 - 354: The Opponent Plays Dirty

For a whole ten seconds, Huang Xiaoming and Fan Xuexue didn’t react.

They were very doubtful of their own ears.

What the hell is this old bastard talking about?

They exchanged a glance, and from the identical shock in each other’s eyes, they realized they hadn’t misheard.

Damn, what kind of perverted person is this?

“Director Chen, is there some misunderstanding? We… don’t have the kind of relationship you’re thinking of.”

Both Fan Xuexue and Huang Xiaoming had once been under Mrs. Hua.

Thought to be the top brother and sister under Mrs. Hua.

Although they were of different genders and not direct competitors, they didn’t quite develop any good feelings, let alone fall in love.

Huang Xiaoming liked delicate and petite looks, preferably with pure qualities visible in a glance.

Fan Xuexue obviously did not qualify.

She belonged to the charming and grand looks, some even said she looked like a fox.

Moreover, Huang Xiaoming preferred obedient and docile women.

Someone who pleases him, serves him, is all about him, and treats him like he’s the sky.

Fan Xuexue could not do that at all.

Fan Xuexue had a very strong personality; she worked hard to get to where she is today so that she could hold her head up high and look down on others.

Not to be subservient.

If they were really together, that would be a disaster.

However, they didn’t have any particularly big conflicts either.

Xiaoming gets along well with everyone, and Fan Xuexue is no exception.

And Xiaoming has a rare gentlemanly demeanor in the entertainment industry.

When Fan Xuexue attended events and was excluded by other big flowers, no one wanted to stand next to her; first, because they’d be outdone, and second, because Fan Xuexue wanted to squeeze in as a big flower, infringing on their interests.

The situation was very complicated at the time, and Fan Xuexue was flustered by the sudden difficulty that came her way.

This kind of cold violence is the hardest to deal with; you can only tough it out.

It was Huang Xiaoming who stood by her side, separating her from the big flowers and alleviating Fan Xuexue’s awkwardness.

The cooperation in “The Orphan of Zhao” went smoothly too.

But what’s this call for an announcement?

“Look at it this way… Qi Hao and An Feng announced and impacted several films; you both are top idols, and combined, your influence is no less than Qi Hao and An Feng, right?”

Chen Kaige knew his request was a bit abrupt, but the opponent is crafty, so we can’t remain too formal.

He chose to be reasonable, trying to persuade Huang Xiaoming and Fan Xuexue.

“They are real couples!”

Fan Xuexue was very sure; she had seen how Qi Hao and An Feng interacted with each other, which was simply so sweet and sticky that it was unbearable to watch.

In the entertainment industry, there isn’t a lack of fake couples for publicity.

But those so-called couples have a very noticeable feature: they only appear in front of the camera.

Other than showing a bit of love during business, there’s no interaction at all.

It’s just fooling the fans; people in the circle all understand what’s happening.

But Qi Hao and An Feng not only showed love during business but also in private.

Moreover, they have already gotten engaged.

A fake couple announcement certainly wouldn’t go this far.

“The reason their announcement was so big is that neither of them has been in a relationship before.”

Huang Xiaoming felt helpless and amused.

Even though it’s hard to admit, together Qi Hao and An Feng overshadow him and Fan Xuexue; there’s no denying that.

“You guys…”

Chen Kaige was a bit displeased; when I ask you to do something, you push back.

Wait until the movie’s box office flops, then you’ll be happy?

“In the movie, Xiaoming and I aren’t even a couple; it was supposed to be an act of justice, now labeled as romance, I think it won’t have a good effect and might even backfire.”

Fan Xuexue didn’t want to argue with Chen Kaige, but she sometimes really thinks Chen Kaige is stupid.

Admittedly, the guy has some artistic talent.

But he acts like a spoiled child, doing whatever he fancies.

“Director Chen, I actually have a girlfriend, maybe I can announce that, which should create some buzz.”

Huang Xiaoming quickly tried to mediate.

Don’t state the obvious.

It’s like scolding a bald man while pointing out a monk?

He is a director, doesn’t he know the characters in a film, yet you insist on explaining and upset him, leaving no room for negotiation.

Don’t mention our announcement.

Darn it, even if pressed to announce with him, I’d pinch my nose and accept it.

“You have a girlfriend now!”

Chen Kaige’s eyes lit up; he also had to admit Fan Xuexue’s point was valid.

They aren’t a couple in the film, even if they announced it, what’s it got to do with the movie?

If Huang Xiaoming, a top idol, were to announce his relationship, while it may not match Qi Hao and An Feng’s announcement, it likely wouldn’t lack buzz, and could significantly help the film.

“I didn’t plan to announce now, but since the film needs it, I’ll just go ahead and announce.”

Huang Xiaoming really had no choice.

He and Fan Xuexue could announce, a man and a woman, two top idols.

And outwardly, both seem single.

But the fake couple announcement would only positively impact the movie and be a disaster for them personally, potentially even affecting business resources.

Later, when they break up, it would be a mess again.

Might as well make his own real announcement.

At least spare the girl from tearfully looking at him, making his heart ache.

Sigh, Beibi really cries too much. Fresh chapters posted on novelfire(.)net

“Alright, then quickly contact the media, get this done soon, the premiere’s just around the corner.”

Chen Kaige was overjoyed.

He was so thrilled that he even forgot to ask which girlfriend Huang Da’an was talking about now.

Fan Xuexue might have been annoyed.

After splitting up with Chen Kaige, she immediately called Qi Hao to tell him.

Qi Hao found it odd upon hearing it.

Is Chen Kaige crazy?

However, Huang Da’an’s announcement didn’t have much impact on him.

He’s indeed been fueling the romance.

But lately has been trying to repress the romance’s heat.

It’s been lively for almost half a year now.

Other news, like Zhou Xun establishing a studio, supergirl Wang Bei dying due to plastic surgery, Wang Jing’s dad Wang Tianlin passing away, Wang Xiaofei and Big S registering their marriage… could not suppress Qi Hao and An Feng’s heat.

If it gets any more lively, consuming too many public resources, it might lead to official dissatisfaction.

He was all for Huang Da’an taking some attention away.

Yet an announcement isn’t simple, even Qi Hao went through warming-up, brewing, announcing…

It took over ten days to complete the process.

Qi Hao took a leave during this period to go to Taiwan and attend the Golden Horse Award.

He was nominated for Best Actor with “hello! Mr. Tree.”

This could be another win for Best Actor.

If he wins, he would complete “Main Mission 2.”

Completing the mission would reward him with 500,000 shares of Apple stock.

But Qi Hao has already claimed Best Actor at the Venice International Film Festival, Changchun Film Festival, and Baihua Film Emperor, which would surely exceed the mission’s requirements.

Next, if he wins the Golden Horse Best Actor, the 500,000 shares would probably double.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by AiKurou