The Common Man's Return in Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 96 Hosts with Distinctive Styles

Lu Yu laughed and said, "I remember this is your first time acting, An Qixuan. Are you preparing to transition from the music industry to the film and television industry?"

"Yes, if the opportunity is right, I will take on the challenge. Of course, I will not give up music. I will act if I get a script, and play music in my spare time."

Lu Yu nodded and then looked at Han Chae-young, saying, "I met Chae-young in 'Autumn in My Heart,' where you played the role of Shin-ae, the male lead's sister. I remember you immigrated to the United States when you were young. How did you come to the idea of ​​returning to China to become an actress?"

Han Chae-young replied with a smile, "Maybe this is fate. I learned piano from a young age, and later I learned clarinet and flute. After I went to the United States, I often participated in school drama performances. By chance, I met a senior in the industry. He said that being an actor is very interesting. At that time, I was studying finance in college. Compared with finance, I felt that acting seemed more interesting, so I persuaded my family to come back and give it a try."

"It seems your family is very open-minded."

"Yes, my parents are very good to me, but... haha, most importantly, I have an older sister who is very outstanding, so I can relax a bit."

"I see, so you really enjoy acting now?"

"Yes, I think being an actor is really interesting."

"Now that you've starred in this co-production drama 'Beijing, My Love,' do you have any plans to develop your career in China afterward?"

"have."

Lu Yu asked in surprise, "Really?"

Han Chae-young glanced at Ji Qingxu with a smile and replied, "Yes, but only if the Chinese audience likes me. If no one knows me, I might try to build up my fame in Korea first before giving it a shot."

"What about An Qixuan?"

An Qixuan replied with a smile, "We also have plans in that regard."

"Perhaps this drama will help you two realize your plans."

"Thanks!"

Then Lu Yu looked at Ji Qingxu and asked, "Qingxu, I remember this is your third drama, right?"

Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "Yes, the third drama."

"I've seen your profile. You acted in your first drama, 'Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties,' not long after starting university, and it was a major supporting role with a lot of screen time. After that drama, you acted in your second drama in the second semester of your freshman year. This drama was even more remarkable, adapted from Liang Yusheng's 'The Legend of the Condor Heroes,' in which you played the male lead, Zhang Danfeng. And in your third drama, which is about to premiere, you are still the male lead. I think most actors in China can't compare to you in terms of this kind of start. Can you tell us how you got the favor of these directors?"

Ji Qingxu laughed and said, "Maybe it's because I'm handsome."

Upon hearing this, Sun Feifei and Han Caiying, who were standing nearby, both burst out laughing.

Lu Yu also asked with a smile, "Feifei, Caiying, do you think Qingxu is handsome?"

The two women nodded in unison and exclaimed, "Cool!"

Lu Yu also looked at An Qixuan, "An Qixuan, from a same-sex perspective, what do you think of Ji Qingxu's appearance?"

An Qixuan helplessly shrugged. "When I first joined the crew and saw Qingxu, I was a little disappointed. Oh no, how come this guy is so tall and handsome? But then I found out he's also a great actor. I even regretted taking this role."

"Hahaha."

After laughing, Lu Yu continued to look at Ji Qingxu and asked, "Qingxu, you're acting in one film after another. I'd like to ask how you manage to balance your acting career and studies? With such a busy acting career, doesn't it sometimes fall behind in your studies?"

Ji Qingxu replied with a confident smile, "No, before I was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy, I studied professional acting knowledge for more than a year. After I was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy and got my first role, I brought my textbooks to the film set. Every day after filming, I would spend a few hours studying. Here I want to thank my class teacher, all my teachers and my roommates. They often care about and help me with my studies. They also highlight the key points of various professional knowledge and class notes for me. If I don't understand something, I can call or ask the teachers when I go back to school. The teachers are very helpful in answering my questions. So far, I don't have any problems with my studies."

"If that's the case, do you feel tired every day when you're filming on set? Filming during the day and studying at night, it sounds exhausting."

Sun Feifei chimed in, "No, Qingxu's physical condition is ridiculously good. This is not a problem for him at all."

Lu Yu asked in surprise, "How does Feifei know so much?"

Seeing the gossipy look on Lu Yu's face, Sun Feifei quickly said, "Because this is my second time working with Qing Xu. I worked with him for the first time on his second drama, 'Ping Zong Xia Ying,' which was a martial arts drama. Before filming, we had to undergo martial arts training. Everyone in the crew knew that Qing Xu's physical fitness was ridiculously good."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu suddenly realized, "Right, I almost forgot, Qingxu is also a martial arts practitioner. I remember someone saying that your kung fu is very high, is that true?"

Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "It's alright. I started practicing martial arts when I was young, and I've been practicing for about 12 years now. However, I mainly practice martial arts to improve my health. Of course, I'm very lucky that a large part of the reason I was able to act in the first two movies is because I've been practicing martial arts since I was young and my skills are pretty good."

"Impressive! You haven't neglected your studies, and you're also very skilled in martial arts. No wonder you can get one role after another. By the way, you've already acted in three movies. Do you consider yourself a well-known actor?"

Hearing this question, Ji Qingxu chuckled and said, "No, after all, no one calls out to me when I walk on the street. For example, when passersby see me, they will say, 'Aren't you so-and-so... the actor who plays Luo Cheng, the actor who plays Zhang Danfeng?' I think that as a well-known actor, at least when you walk on the street, passersby should be able to clearly remember which role you have played. That's my personal understanding."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yu smiled and said, "It seems you have great ambitions. A role that even strangers remember is no simple feat."

"Yes, as an actor, I think it's a blessing and a goal to strive for to play a role that many people know. I will work hard towards that goal."

Suddenly, Lu Yu looked at Sun Feifei and Han Caiying and asked, "Feifei, Caiying, do you like guys like Qingxu?"

Upon hearing the question, the two women paused for a moment, then exchanged a glance and smiled, saying, "We like it."

Hearing the two women's answers, Lu Yu was stunned. After a pause, Lu Yu looked at Ji Qingxu and asked, "Qingxu, who do you think is prettier, Caiying or Feifei?"

Ji Qingxu looked at her with amusement upon hearing this, "I think both Fei Fei and Cai Ying are very beautiful, both of them are great beauties."

"If you absolutely had to choose one, what would you do?"

Ji Qingxu smiled and looked at the two women beside her, "Sister Feifei, Sister Caiying, how should I choose?"

Upon hearing this, both women playfully patted her lightly.

"You actually chose it?"

"That's right, Sister Lu Yu was just joking."

Seeing the interaction between the three, and then glancing at An Qixuan sitting to the side with a maternal smile, Lu Yu asked in surprise, "An Qixuan, are the three of them this close on set too?"

An Qixuan replied with a smile, "Yes, it's the same on set. We often get together to chat and discuss acting. We all get along very well."

"So, are you attracted to the two beauties, Feifei and Caiying?"

Upon hearing this, An Qixuan quickly waved his hand, "No, I'm focused on my career right now, and relationships aren't on my radar."

Hearing An Qixuan's answer, Ji Qingxu smiled and glanced at him. Korean artists, especially those who are idols, avoid relationships like the plague, at least on the surface. Ji Qingxu remembered that the fans there are very extreme; if an idol is in a relationship, they will basically be ruined.

Another commendable aspect of Korean artists is that they have received specialized training in dealing with external factors such as the media, reporters, and audiences—something that is largely absent in the mainland entertainment industry.

"Qingxu, do you share the same thoughts as An Qixuan?"

Ji Qingxu replied with a smile, "Not necessarily, but I think men need to have a career to give women a sense of security. Love is sweet, but a love without a solid economic foundation can only be sweet for a short time. In the long run, many conflicts will definitely arise."

Lu Yu smiled and said, "Qingxu's point of view is very profound. It doesn't seem like something someone your age should be saying."

"Hehe, it's all thanks to the guidance of the seniors in the industry. They said, 'Qingxu, you are young now, it's the time to learn, hone your acting skills, play your roles well, and create outstanding performances. Only when you gain the recognition of most audiences can you be called an actor.' I think this applies to acting as well as relationships."

"Okay, that's a good point. Qingxu, you've played so many roles during your university years. You're truly an outstanding person."

"Thank you for the compliment. I still have a lot to learn and work on."

"Feifei, I remember you graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy, right?"

"Yes, she graduated from the Performance Department of Beijing Dance Academy."

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While Lu Yu was asking the other three questions, Ji Qingxu was silently observing this "controversial" host in later generations. Compared to the interview programs that Ji Qingxu had watched, Lu Yu was relatively restrained now.

Although he would occasionally ask some very pointed questions, he would always praise her afterward, a kind of "slap and then sweet date" approach.

This reminded Ji Qingxu of the information he had received from Ma Zhongjun yesterday: Lu Yu graduated from the International Journalism major in the Foreign Languages ​​Department of Communication University of China and had worked as an international news reporter for a period of time.

Ji Qingxu seemed to understand why her style was different from other hosts. She was a host with the mindset of a reporter. As long as she could get the answers she wanted, she didn't care how the other person felt.

Of course, the reason she wasn't afraid of offending people was because of her powerful background. Ma Zhongjun didn't specify what her background was, only saying that it was much more powerful than Han Xue, who had previously collaborated with Ji Qingxu.

Ma Zhongjun also specifically instructed Ji Qingxu to be more restrained during today's recording and not to argue too much with Lu Yu.

Ji Qingxu understood Ma Zhongjun's concerns, but Ji Qingxu also noticed a characteristic of Lu Yu: she didn't care about other people's thoughts and attitudes, and she didn't take other people's thoughts and attitudes seriously. In other words, even if you said a few words to her, she probably wouldn't bother to care. Of course, Ji Qingxu didn't know if she would really care, but at least that was the case based on Ji Qingxu's current observation.

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