Generation Z Artists

Chapter 61: Wudang Again
Since everyone was doing everything, Fang Xinghe had nothing to do.

He simply took the time to return to Wudang Mountain, bought a cart of rice, flour, grain and oil, and went up the mountain to visit Master Zhong and his senior brothers and sisters.

As soon as everyone saw him, they were so friendly.

"Xiao Fang, you've really made it!"

"We always see your news on the mountain, awesome!"

"When you mentioned that you practiced martial arts in Wudang Mountain, Master smiled so hard that his wrinkles melted away~~~"

Taoist Master Zhong, who was originally smiling and watching them reminisce about the past, suddenly frowned upon hearing this: "Don't you have anything to do? You're making such a commotion! How disgraceful!"

The group of people scattered like birds and beasts, and Master Zhong complained to Fang Xinghe again: "You came here, but why did you bring those useless things? You only make a few dollars!"

Fang Xinghe didn't mention how much one of his ads was worth, but simply emphasized, "They're all necessities, just a little thought, and didn't cost much."

"It won't happen again."

Master Zhong turned around and pulled Fang Xinghe to the training ground.

"Come, come, come, I haven't seen you for half a year. Let me see how far you've come in your Kung Fu."

When he finished practicing the first set of kung fu, Taoist Master Zhong clenched his beard.

When he finished practicing the third set of Kung Fu, Master Zhong's eyes widened.

When the seventh set of Kung Fu was finished, Taoist Master Zhong put his hands behind his back, his expression calm and unfathomable.

"Well, you've laid a solid foundation. It seems you've really been persisting."

Then he changed his tone and said kindly, "Disciple, are you really unwilling to inherit the mantle of the Sanfeng Sect? All of your brothers are capable fighters..."

It does not make sense?

Fang Xinghe didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and hurriedly waved his hands, "Please stop it. I've always been a lay disciple; a Taoist priest who has received the Dao ordination, and having a religious bureau mother-in-law and various godfathers is not in line with my way of life."

"Ugh!"

Master Zhong sighed with regret, his expression melancholy.

"Forget it, forget it. How many days can you stay this time?"

"I can't really tell you right now. I might have a press conference for an endorsement soon, so I'll have to wait for further notice."

"As long as you have a few days, it's time for you to learn some new Kung Fu. Longhua Quan or Chen Tai Chi, which one do you want to learn first?"

Do it once every one or two days, it doesn’t matter which time it comes first.

Fang Xinghe stayed there for a total of 7 days. Not only did he learn three sets of advanced boxing techniques, but he also took away Taoist Zhong's white wax stick before leaving.

"Master Zhong, I can't find one this long where I live. Could you please send it to me?"

Taoist Master Zhong blew his beard and glared: "It's a 7-meter-long white wax stick. This is the only one we have in our Taoist temple!"

"Your gym?"

Fang Xinghe pouted in grievance and didn't say another word.

Taoist Master Zhong clenched his fists immediately... and accidentally pulled out several hairs of his beard.

Senior Brother Chen chimed in with a smile, "Master, it's really inconvenient for Junior Brother to practice martial arts at home. We can find someone else to do it!"

"Humph!"

Taoist Master Zhong angrily waved his sleeves and said, "Take it, take it! What else do you like? Tell me all about it!"

If you talk like this, I'll be rude...

Xiao Fang, who didn't care about his shamelessness at all, immediately started to pick and choose, and asked for two heavier practice swords and a real big spear with a gun head.

He couldn't bring these things with him, so Wudang had to mail them in its own name, and it would probably take a week to arrive.

Coincidentally, he should have returned home by then.

"Then I'll be leaving, Master Zhong, fellow brothers and sisters, see you during the winter vacation!" If nothing unexpected happens, he will still celebrate the New Year in the mountains this year. If something unexpected happens, it's hard to say what will happen, it depends on what exactly happens.

Then, on the night before leaving, Senior Brother Wang Charlie suddenly came to visit.

"Junior Brother Fang, do you need an agent now? If there's no suitable candidate, could you consider me?"

"Huh?" Fang Xinghe was stunned. "I haven't really thought about this, but it does need to be put on the agenda."

"That's good, that's good. I want to apply for the position!"

Wang Charlie was very excited.

He was very direct and immediately threw out all the good and the bad.

"Let me first tell you about myself. My English name is Richard Simon. I was born in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles and graduated from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.

I came to Wudang Mountain for a trip because I have admired Bruce Lee since I was a child and was interested in Chinese Kung Fu. I happened to catch up with the founding of our martial arts school. I have been studying in the mountain for six years and am now a formal disciple of the master, but I am not a Taoist priest.

I am 32 years old this year. I have deeply understood that practicing martial arts, cultivating the mind, and entering the Tao are lifelong efforts and cannot be rushed. So I am ready to go down the mountain to find a job and practice while living.

I went to Wuhan at the beginning of spring and found that apart from being an English teacher, I had no other abilities.

I studied media studies, but it is difficult to find a suitable job in China.

But after you came back, I suddenly realized that I could actually be your agent. When I was an intern in college, I learned about how American agents work. Although I am not familiar with the situation in China, I know my responsibilities.

Compared to an agent who has connections in the Chinese entertainment industry, I have no idea about this and need to start from scratch.

But I also have my advantages - I am a pure American white person.

When I deal with Chinese companies, I don't need to worry too much. Instead, they need to worry about me.

I also have a strong learning ability. Whether it is publishing, business cooperation, or film and television, I have the support of USC and can learn a lot of advanced experience from my former classmates and friends.

I don’t have any connections in Hollywood now, but I think I will have some in the future. My classmates have graduated for 8 years. Who knows what positions they can climb?
More importantly, I am not short of money. My family is quite wealthy. According to China's calculations, I am a small capitalist.

So I hope to build a career instead of making money through you.

Junior Brother Fang, I believe you can definitely surpass Li Lianjie, and I am willing to achieve it with you. This makes my blood boil!

So in terms of salary, I can accept not receiving salary for the time being. At the end of the year, depending on my work performance, I will deduct 2% to 4% from your total after-tax income as compensation.

If anything unexpected happens in the future, we can discuss it then. What do you think?"

In fact, Fang Xinghe felt a little unhappy.

White Americans need to be cautious? What's the logic?
But this is not Brother Wang Charlie’s fault. This is the current reality. The country needs time to develop, and so do the people.

So, from a rational point of view, Senior Brother Wang is really a good candidate.

He has a good personality, is not arrogant, is enthusiastic and straightforward, has ideals but is not materialistic, is patient, and has a very good reputation among his fellow apprentices.

The most important thing is...trust.

The brothers who can stay on the mountain all the time are the core members of the Sanfeng Sect. They are not the short-term students who can just pay money. They need to be recognized by Master Zhong.

This group of people regard the Sanfeng Sect as their home. The close emotional connection gives them an extremely deep foundation of mutual trust. Coupled with the endorsement of Master Zhong, they are far more trustworthy than agents found from outside.

Fang Xinghe then paused for a moment and replied, "Let me ask Master Zhong."

Master Zhong's response was: "Charlie is a very good child, intelligent yet untainted, and very passionate about traditional Chinese martial arts and Taoist philosophy."

It's just right and very subtle.

Fang Xinghe understood what was going on and immediately agreed to try out Wang Charlie.

Seniors are seniors, but work still depends on ability.

Wang Charlie had no complaints and happily went back to pack his things. The next day he went down the mountain with Fang Xinghe.

In this way, Gou Fang returned with a full load. Not only did he get back a precious pole that he had been coveting for a long time, but he also brought a living person home, just like a bandit coming down the mountain.

How is this not personal charm?
(End of this chapter)