Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

"Speak, what is it?" Hu Xiaoxiao could tell that Mingxu wanted to show off; the smug look in his eyes and on his face was too obvious.

Mingxu leaned close to Hu Xiaoxiao's ear and whispered something.

Hu Xiaoxiao seemed not to have heard clearly, "What did you say?"

Mingxu raised his voice slightly and said, "I'm going to try my luck in the film industry."

"Why did you suddenly have this idea?" Hu Xiaoxiao had never heard him have any actual plans in this regard before; at most, he had only imagined the future.

Mingxu glanced around furtively before saying to Hu Xiaoxiao, "An agent from Jincan Company came to me, wanting to sign me to their company and promote me as a kung fu star. Do you know Jincan Company? They've produced many high-grossing movies, and they're best at making action films. They've taken a liking to my kung fu and said they'd make a kung fu movie just for me."

Kung Fu films can be called action films, but action films cannot be called kung fu films.

It is conceivable that there is a gap between the two.

He can shoot kung fu movies and action movies.

However, people who can make action movies can't make kung fu movies.

Any film that uses fighting or martial arts can be called an action film. Whether it's a war film or a fantasy film, as long as there is fighting, whether it's real fighting or just a staged fight, it doesn't matter. As long as it's entertaining, it can be called an action film.

However, kung fu movies are different; they are films that closely resemble real combat, with both sides using specific offensive and defensive techniques. During filming, sometimes, to achieve realism, actors even need to perform actual fights. Therefore, the threshold for becoming a kung fu actor is much higher; those without genuine kung fu skills cannot act in kung fu movies.

At the same time, kung fu stars will have a higher status and greater influence.

Why did some of the fight scenes in "Mu Guiying" receive such high praise from the industry? It's because Nie Jinlong brought in a group of veteran stuntmen, and many scenes were filmed in a single, continuous take with real fighting. You could say that "Mu Guiying" is practically half a kung fu film.

Mingxu said, "After the ring match was broadcast that day, people from Jincan Company saw my martial arts skills and watched my martial arts in 'Mu Guiying'. They felt that I had the ability to become a kung fu star."

Kung Fu actors who are both skilled and good-looking are extremely rare. In order to sign Mingxu, Jincan Company offered him an exorbitant salary.

After hearing the whole story, Hu Xiaoxiao immediately said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's negotiate and close the deal quickly! We mustn't let such a good opportunity slip away!"

Mingxu held up an index finger and shushed him, "My contract with the TV station hasn't expired yet, so I can't let anyone know."

Hu Xiaoxiao quickly asked, "What year does the contract end?"

"My contract expires next month. Charlie asked me to renew it last year, but I was desperately trying to lose weight at that time. I lost too much weight and got sick. After I recovered, I was busy filming, so I guess Charlie himself has forgotten about it." This is also one of the reasons why Mingxu wanted to develop in the film industry without hesitation. It's too torturous to always be dieting. He also loves to eat. What's the point of life if you don't let him eat?

When Hu Xiaoxiao suggested he develop a tough-guy image, he immediately took it to heart and started thinking about entering the film industry. This led to his subsequent efforts to work on his abs.

While training his abs, he can't overeat or drink excessively, but at least he can eat his fill every day without staring at half a bowl of rice and going hungry.

If I'm filming kung fu movies in the future, I'll have to burn a lot of calories every day and won't need to diet.

Mingxu touched his stomach sadly: I'll never go hungry again.

He held Hu Xiaoxiao's hand tightly, his eyes brimming with tears of emotion. "Xiaoxiao, you are my lucky star. If it weren't for your suggestion, I wouldn't have been so determined to choose this new path, and I probably would have wasted several more years of my youth. Maybe not only my youth, but also my health. You are my benefactor!"

If Hu Xiaoxiao hadn't had high standards for "Mu Guiying," the TV series wouldn't have been so outstanding; if Hu Xiaoxiao hadn't organized the competition, he wouldn't have been discovered by a talent scout so quickly.

Hu Xiaoxiao pulled her hand back, feeling goosebumps from his gaze. "Be serious."

Mingxu immediately sat up straight and said, "Don't worry, if I become rich and powerful, I won't forget you. Once I make a name for myself in the film industry, I'll bring you over and you can continue to be my leading lady."

"Let's talk about it after you've established yourself. The film industry is rife with organized crime; it's not an easy place to make it. Even superstars aren't always in control of their own lives in the film industry." Hu Xiaoxiao said with a hint of melancholy, "I'm also very good at fighting, so why doesn't anyone invite me to be a kung fu star?"

Unfair, so unfair!

Mingxu also felt sorry for Hu Xiaoxiao, saying, "The market for female action stars is a bit small, maybe because no one is developing it. But I believe that when you come along in the future, that whole market will be yours."

"Let's not talk about the future, let's talk about the present." Hu Xiaoxiao remembered something, "If this happens, you won't be able to perform in 'Mu Guiying Takes Command'."

"If I can act, I'll talk to the company about whether I can sign a per-episode contract and come back to film dramas in my spare time. Besides, in the drama 'Mu Guiying Takes Command,' Yang Zongbao dies in just two episodes, so I still have time to make a cameo appearance."

"Alright, I won't change the actors then." Now Hu Xiaoxiao has a certain amount of influence at the TV station and can decide the actors for the dramas she wants to film. "When you sign with a film company, you need to be careful and not fall into a trap. I know a lawyer who is an expert in this field. I'll introduce him to you, and you can ask him to take a look."

With Attorney Song keeping an eye on things, Mingxu can avoid falling into a trap, and she can also gain some experience for her future film career.

Hu Xiaoxiao is now completely free. She wants to find an agent to help her manage her affairs. She can't possibly negotiate with an agent herself if she wants to make a movie or an advertisement in the future, can she?

Just as she was about to talk to Mingxu about these things, she saw that there were other artists nearby, so Hu Xiaoxiao stopped the topic and started talking about other things.

While chatting, Hu Xiaoxiao noticed that when Ji Sheng left the banquet, it was Lu Sheng who saw him off.

After the piano piece ended, soft dance music was played, and everyone began to go to the dance floor to dance.

Upon seeing this, Mingxu stood up, reached out to invite Hu Xiaoxiao, and said, "I don't know if we'll have this opportunity again in the future, but how about we dance tonight and wish each other a bright future?"

"Okay," Hu Xiaoxiao agreed to this meaningful moment.

Hu Xiaoxiao is famously good at ballroom dancing, and many people want to invite her to dance. Young Master Ji also came to invite her.

Hu Xiaoxiao could only apologize and say, "I just agreed to be Mingxu's dance partner."

Just then, Hu Xiaoxiao saw Zhu Wanwen finish playing the piano and walk over. She said, "Young Master Ji, it seems that Wanwen doesn't have a dance partner yet."