webnovelvip Chapter 636 Huang Jiaozhu's Quotes
Chapter 636 Huang Jiaozhu's Quotes
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Today's Tang City,
The sun shone brightly, casting a warm golden glow over the entire city of Chang'an and dispelling the lingering chill of the morning.
Just after 5 a.m.,
Then the drums of the East Market began to beat loudly.
The noise gradually grew louder.
The streets of Dongshi were teeming with pedestrians.
There was an official riding a tall horse, impeccably dressed, followed by three or five servants.
There were women sitting in handcarts, children running around, vendors hawking their wares, and foreign merchants leading camels...
In this bustling and noisy East Market,
Two people were walking past each other, one after the other.
The former stood tall and elegant, clad in a black robe embroidered with brocade.
The latter were not tall and were wearing plain-colored monk's robes with cross collars. They were talking to each other.
"I resigned from my official post so that I could focus on writing my poetry well!"
The young man in the ink-black robe walked with a grand, sweeping gait, his long sleeves swaying naturally, his steps lightly kicking the hem of his skirt, his clothes fluttering gracefully, exuding an ancient and elegant charm. "I am a poet!"
The young monks following behind could only keep up by keeping up with the pace of their steps.
"I've heard that poets are everywhere in Chang'an."
"I'm different!"
"I passed the imperial examinations twice and was qualified to be a high-ranking official, but I chose not to!"
The young man in the black robe flicked his sleeves, glanced at him sideways, quickened his pace, and walked past the pavilion.
The monk in the plain robe shook his head slightly and followed.
Behind the monitor,
Director Chen was intently watching the screen, his gaze following Gu Qing as the camera focused on her the entire time.
He suddenly realized that Gu Qing was even more beautiful when she was in motion than when she was still!
In Director Chen's eyes, the unmoving Gu Qing was like a Buddhist shrine, exuding an air of aloofness and coldness that kept strangers at bay.
It is beautiful, but it lacks a vibrant human touch, leaving only an almost divine tranquility and emptiness.
But when it moves,
With just a slight step, the previously dormant aura was ignited like a spring breeze across a lake, like a spark being lit, clear and lively, concealing a sly smile and youthful exuberance.
"Look at the steps Lotte has taken. In today's entertainment industry, how many artists still have this kind of charisma?"
Director Chen patted the armrest lightly, followed by the assistant director beside him, praising it highly.
Shota Rangu plays Kukai, who follows behind Gu Qing and looks more like... a follower.
Director Chen was very satisfied.
The assistant director was also praising him lavishly, practically treating Gu Qing like a saint, unparalleled in the industry.
When he speaks, his eyes always keep glancing to one side.
aside,
There are cameras recording exciting 'behind-the-scenes' moments all the time.
As the creator of the Pandora's box marketing campaign, the production team of "The Legend of the Demon Cat" has already surpassed its predecessor.
A dedicated camera position was set up to record Director Chen's reactions from beginning to end.
If the film receives good reviews and performs well at the box office after its release.
So the behind-the-scenes footage from the promotion might just turn into a documentary about the movie.
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at the same time,
The two traveled through the bustling West Market, passing by horse shops selling fat horses, wild animals, and exotic creatures, and then through taverns, teahouses, and music halls, where singing and dancing filled the air.
"You became a court attendant just to write poetry?"
“That’s right. Only the Imperial Diarist can observe the Emperor’s every move and has plenty of time to spend in the palace.”
What poem did you write?
"The Song of Everlasting Regret!"
Until we passed a tavern,
"Wasn't Li Bai the most famous poet of the Tang Dynasty?"
A monk in plain robes uttered a single sentence.
The young man in the black robe paused slightly, but did not stop. Instead, he raised his chin slightly, waved his sleeve, and strode into the tavern into the morning light, exuding even greater arrogance and confidence.
"Li Bai? He was just born thirty years too early and benefited from some of the celestial aura of the Kaiyuan era!"
"Have you heard of Bai Juyi? He was the real great poet!"
"Oh~ when could you introduce me to him/her?"
The monk in the plain robe spoke slowly and deliberately, his smile deepening.
"Den-"
Gu Qing stopped, gripped the railing with both hands, and tied up her long, flowing hair into a bun, which resembled a piece of black silk, as she moved toward Ran Gu Jiangtai.
He knew he had been recognized.
Or rather, he never intended to keep it a secret for long from the beginning.
The laughter was hearty, unrestrained, and uninhibited, echoing through the noisy tavern and causing several customers around to look up.
"Bai Juyi? He's incredibly arrogant!"
Gu Qing, with jade belts clasped in his hands, turned his head to look at the bustling crowd below, his gaze passing over the tavern's curtains and landing on the endless stream of people in the streets and alleys:
"He claims to be lawless, heartless, and devoid of desire, recognizing only poetry and not people, and refusing to see anyone!"
Having said that,
He flicked his sleeves and turned to walk into the deeper shadows.
With aching legs, Ran Gu Jiangtai followed Gu Qing with a sense of helplessness.
His legs were really sore. He had been running for such a long time, and his legs felt like they weren't even his own anymore.
The person in front, despite walking for so long, maintained a steady pace and calm breathing, without even breaking a sweat.
Is this the difference in leg length?
He sighed silently to himself.
"Click—Passed!"
Director Chen, holding a walkie-talkie, was beaming, his voice booming with laughter.
"Lotte, this was excellent, the action choreography was beautiful!"
Director Chen stood up from behind the monitor, his face beaming with joy.
He has always been a person with extremely high standards for his work. In his decades of acting, there are very few scenes on set that have made him laugh so happily.
He never expected that this long take would be successfully completed in just three takes.
Three times!
Director Chen originally estimated that this long take would take at least three or four days to shoot.
The results of it?
The filming was completed in one morning.
Gu Qing gave him far too many surprises.
What worried Director Chen the most was the chemistry between Gu Qing and Ran Gu Jiangtai.
One is Chinese, the other is Japanese, they don't speak the same language, and both are young actors, so this is obviously the part most likely to slow down the progress.
Shota Rangu's attitude was quite humble. He shaved his head without hesitation before joining the crew.
For Japanese entertainers, hair is a very important "asset," and many entertainers refuse to shave their heads for a role.
Then, after joining the group,
Shota Rangu locked himself in his room and practiced his lines in Chinese diligently. Director Chen noticed his earnestness.
Unfortunately, the effect was still minimal.
Putting aside how difficult Chinese is to learn, just understanding the meaning of those semi-classical Chinese lines is even more challenging.
When Ran Gu Jiang Tai opened his mouth, his colonel's accent made Director Chen's eyebrows furrow, making it sound rather out of place.
What Director Chen didn't expect was that...
While Ran Gu Jiangtai didn't learn Chinese, Gu Qing learned Japanese first.
Yes, I've learned it.
Gu Qing memorized all of Ran Gu Jiangtai's lines, which were meant to be his co-stars.
He knows every single word, from the emphasis to the emotional shifts and the nuances of his tone.
After memorizing,
Gu Qing then told Ran Gu Jiangtai, "You can just lip-sync to Japanese, and I'll fill in the blanks myself."
It's that simple.
Simple my ass!
Does having talent mean you can do whatever you want?
Director Chen touched his own sharp eyebrows, feeling a pang of sympathy. "Can you trade your eyebrows for memory?"
Outwardly displayed extraordinary abilities are no match for inwardly manifest talent!
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With Gu Qing solving the biggest problem
Both of them were performing in their most comfortable areas: Gu Qing in Chinese and Ran Gu Jiangtai in Japanese.
The effect was surprisingly good, natural, smooth, and without any sense of incongruity.
"That's enough, let's call it a day!"
Director Chen's voice came through the loudspeaker, and the entire set instantly erupted in cheers.
The crew members were all smiles, high-fiving each other in celebration.
These working-class people have a very simple mindset:
If the filming is fast, it means the actors are performing well; if the actors are performing well, the director is happy.
When the director is happy, the atmosphere on set is relaxed; when the atmosphere is relaxed, they don't feel tired while working.
In Director Chen's film crew,
The phrase "finishing work early" is rarer than the Lunar New Year.
"Gu Qing さん, Aligado."
Ran Gu Jiangtai stood still, letting his assistant put a down jacket on him, then put his hands together and bowed deeply to Gu Qing.
"いえいえ(It's okay)."
Gu Qing had learned a bit of the local language, and after putting on his down jacket, he casually waved his hand.
Ran Gu Jiang Tai straightened up, looked at Gu Qing's profile, and felt a mix of emotions.
During this time,
He had his agency find out more about Gu Qing.
When the data arrived, Ran Gu Jiangtai held his phone, completely bewildered.
What does it mean that a movie like "Wolf Warrior" grossed 1414 billion yen at the box office?!
1414 billion!
Ran Gu rubbed his eyes, thinking he had misread the unit.
He counted on his fingers several times—ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands…
That's right, it's hundreds of billions.
He was completely stunned.
What does this number mean?
Their combined box office revenue for the entire year of 2017 in Japan was only 2285.72 billion yen.
That's it.
This is already the second highest year since 2000.
That is,
Gu Qing's film alone grossed more than half of the total annual box office revenue of their entire country.
More than half!
"Since I debuted at the age of 9, how much has my total box office revenue been compared to Gu Qing's?"
Ran Gu was completely dumbfounded.
Besides the high box office, why is Gu Qing, as an actor, able to receive such a high salary?
71 billion yen.
When Shota Rangu saw this number, he was stunned, completely stunned.
His salary for filming one movie is enough to feed his whole family for several years.
Compared to Gu Qing, his money wasn't even enough for Gu Qing to treat the film crew to a meal.
What Ran Gu Jiangtai couldn't understand even more was...
Why was Gu Qing's company allowed to receive so much money?
It stands to reason,
The more popular an artist is, the higher the commission their management company takes.
For a top star like Gu Qing to even receive a share of the box office revenue is already a pipe dream.
How could he possibly still receive such a high salary?
Oh... so Gu Qing doesn't have a company. He's his own boss and doesn't have to give a single penny to the company.
Mr. Rangu: "…………"
Destroy him, he's tired.
As for the series of titles that followed,
What about "over 80 million followers on a single platform"?
"Designated global ambassador for numerous high-end luxury brands"
"Holder record for the youngest box office gross in Chinese history"
"Asia's Most Commercially Valuable Artist"...
Shota Ranya was already numb from watching it.
These titles no longer matter to him.
Because he had only one thought in his mind—
"Gu Qing-san is the strongest."
When this thought popped into his mind, he even felt that he should add a background music track from One-Punch Man.
Ever since he shaved his head, Shota Ranya has absolutely fallen in love with this manga.
"Gu Qing is the strongest Saitama, and he is willing to accommodate me. I should be grateful."
Shota Ranya was deeply moved.
Gu Qing didn't feel much of a reaction.
He sought out Shota Rangu for rehearsals so that he could perform better.
Memorizing your opponent's lines will allow you to better control the rhythm and emotions during your performance.
This was a habit he had heard from Brother Jing during the filming of "The Climbers," when he was in a previous life, about veteran actor Uncle Da.
Gu Qing tried it out and found it to be really useful.
The only thing that he found funny was
He originally intended to find a teacher to learn Thai first, but unexpectedly, he learned Japanese first.
Gu Qing considered it in her mind:
Chinese is my native language, I am fluent in Korean, and I can now have daily conversations in Japanese.
Next, I'll learn Thai...
He then mastered the languages of the three major K-pop fandoms in Asia.
From now on, at fan meetings, we'll have people speaking Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Thai in rotation, so we won't be afraid of anyone coming.
After that,
Director Chen came over again, grabbed Gu Qing and chatted for a while before finally dealing with the annoying sentences amidst the greetings.
He finally understood how Jia Baoyu felt when he heard someone reading aloud in "Dream of the Red Chamber".
the other side,
The streets in the filming area were too narrow for the RV to drive in, and Gu Qing was too lazy to walk back to the dressing room to change clothes.
Wearing the costume and wig, he walked to the rest area and sat down on a recliner.
The staff around were very perceptive and quietly retreated to maintain a quiet environment.
Gu Qing leaned back in the recliner, the chair making a slight creaking sound that was particularly clear in the quiet afternoon.
He zipped up his down jacket, pulled up his hood, revealing only his fair face, then opened the script and began to read it casually.
The winter afternoon sun is gentle, not as harsh as in summer, and its warm rays feel very comfortable on the skin.
Occasionally a breeze would blow by, carrying a slight chill, but it was kept out by the down jacket.
Gu Qing flipped through a few pages of the script, but something felt off.
It's too quiet.
It wasn't the staff's fault, but rather...
Gu Qing took off her hat and glanced to the side.
Zhao Ya was sitting on a folding stool next to him, less than two meters away.
But her condition, how should I put it, was as if her soul had been sucked away by something.
His brows were furrowed, and he held his phone in both hands, his thumbs clicking frantically on the screen at a speed that could spark.
"When Sister Xiaoya went silent, I knew something was wrong."
Gu Qing muttered to herself, then asked directly, "Sister Xiaoya, what's wrong? You're so focused on your phone."
"Boss, it's nothing serious, I was just checking my phone."
Zhao Ya quickly put down her phone and shook her head as she spoke.
"Why are you so nervous if it's nothing serious?"
Gu Qing put down the script, leaned back, and sank into the recliner, a slight smile on her lips. "Tell me about it, I'm free right now."
Zhao Ya bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up: "Boss, do you remember that little girl who came to ask you for an autograph during the New Year's period?"
"Ju Jingyi?" Gu Qing asked, slightly puzzled.
"Yes, it's her."
Zhao Ya's expression became noticeably more lively, but then it turned indignant again.
"Boss, that young master Wang has gone mad again."
He retweeted Ju Jingyi's post about you sending her an autographed photo, saying something like... saying something..."
"What did you say?" Gu Qing asked.
Zhao Ya took a deep breath and said angrily, "He said—Boss, if you knew her photos before her plastic surgery, you definitely wouldn't sign an autograph for her!"
Even as an outsider, she felt deeply hurt and ashamed upon hearing this.
For a girl, this is definitely the most vicious language.
"This tweet has now gone viral and is trending. Many netizens who are unaware of the facts are laughing in the comments, and some are saying things like 'I understand the boss' and 'The boss has worked hard'..."
Zhao Ya became increasingly angry as she spoke, "Isn't this just bullying a young girl because he has connections? It's disgusting!"
Gu Qing's expression turned somewhat subtle as he looked at Zhao Ya's indignant demeanor.
He stared at Zhao Ya for two seconds, his handsome face showing a strange expression: "Sister Xiao Ya, you probably... don't like girls, right?"
"what?"
Zhao Ya's anger faltered, her expression shifting from fury to blankness, and gradually to embarrassment.
"Boss... I'm straight, I like guys!"
Zhao Ya stammered, "I only feel some sympathy for Teacher Ju Jingyi."
"Just sympathy? But you don't need to be this angry."
Gu Qing didn't quite understand.
"Boss, actually, this is what happened."
Zhao Ya put down her phone and honestly explained the whole story.
original,
In the trending topic where Ju Jingyi praised Gu Qing, she not only praised Gu Qing but also Zhao Ya.
"Gu Qing's younger brother's manager is also a very kind and gentle person. She took the initiative to invite me into the room to sign a photo for me. Sending love to her."
In the interview footage, Ju Jingyi raised her slender, fair arms above her head, smiled sweetly, and made a big heart shape with her hands towards the camera.
This is the first time in all her years of work that Zhao Ya has been publicly praised by an artist in the media.
She is a living, breathing person too.
Seeing celebrities sincerely thank and praise me makes me feel very touched and happy.
not to mention,
Ju Jingyi is petite and delicate, with features as exquisite as a porcelain doll. Her voice is clear and pleasant, and her eyes crinkle when she smiles, making her very popular among girls.
Therefore,
Zhao Ya was so upset and angry when she saw Principal Wang's speech, which slandered two people she liked.
can only say,
Ju Jingyi's flirting skills, which she honed while in the group, proved to be a great help.
Don't be fooled by Zhao Ya's unassuming nature; she's practically become Gu Qing's assistant by sticking around.
In the entertainment industry,
An agent is like another face to an artist.
To put it more vividly, he was like the chief eunuch in the emperor's court!
The agents behind any celebrity with a bit of fame usually have a lot of resources and hidden connections.
From fellow agents within the industry, they share information from various channels;
From top-level bosses, wealthy businessmen, large brokerage firms, middle-level managers, television stations, and major internet companies...
Gu Qing wouldn't add these people to her private contact list, so these phone numbers would naturally end up in Zhao Ya's hands.
She's Gu Qing's manager!
Who is Gu Qing?
The most popular "crown prince" in the entertainment industry!
He has power, fame, and popular support, but he's too young right now, so it's not appropriate for him to directly ascend to the top position within the industry.
Using the name "Gu Qing",
Zhao Ya is the most popular eunuch in the entertainment industry!
The number of people who want to please Gu Qing is simply enormous.
As the middleman, Zhao Ya would naturally enjoy countless indirect benefits.
She can easily get along with anyone, and can speak directly with the agents of big names and directors.
When encountering mid-to-lower-level directors and artists, Zhao Ya can even contact them directly.
and,
Those celebrities were overjoyed to receive the call and tried to curry favor with Zhao Ya, hoping to have a meal with Gu Qing's younger brother and get to know him.
Even if she is arrogant, disdainful, and haughty, these people have to obediently accept it. Who would dare to say a word against it?
Even a relatively unknown artist like Ju Jingyi would have to toast Zhao Ya at the dinner table, and that would depend on whether she was willing to do so.
This is the attitude and demeanor that a top-tier artist's manager should have.
just,
Gu Qing was so special that Zhao Ya was subtly influenced and became special as well.
Gu Qing was not arrogant despite his early fame. He always kept his true self in mind, addressing older colleagues as "brother" and "sister" and younger and peers by their names. He never put on airs.
Obeying laws and regulations, revitalizing the hometown, and making large donations to charity...
From the inside out, her public image is impeccable.
You'd be hard-pressed to find another artist like that.
Therefore,
Gu Qing is a certain way, and Zhao Ya naturally has to be the same way.
He treats people gently, and she will treat people gently in return.
What if Gu Qing were to become "incompetent" one day?
She, the "chief eunuch," would be the first to "faint."
"So that's how it is."
Gu Qing nodded in realization, then asked, "So what were you typing away about just now?"
Zhao Ya hesitated for a moment, but then honestly confessed: "Boss, I was just asking Teacher Xu Wei if I paid to have the trending topic criticizing Teacher Ju Jingyi removed, would it affect you, Boss?"
"Hey, Xiaoya, you've become a millionaire now too."
Gu Qing laughed so hard she almost fell over, overjoyed. "They even managed to remove the trending topic. Not bad, not bad."
He has always treated those around him well.
Although the work is demanding, the benefits are quite good.
Without the constraints of a talent agency, the contract Gu Qing signed with Zhao Ya was tied to his personal commercial value.
Regardless of any endorsement contract, acting fee, or occasional business activity, Zhao Ya could extract a 5% commission from Gu Qing.
5% doesn't sound like much,
But for Gu Qing, that would be an astronomical figure.
This is also the typical relationship between most independent artists and their agents in the industry.
The more popular the artist, the less revenue they receive.
Someone like Gu Qing, let alone 5%, even if it were only 1% or 1/1000, would have countless top agents flocking to him.
The most valuable thing is owning the "Gu Qing" brand.
of course,
Gu Qing wouldn't dare entrust her back to these kinds of agents.
It's always better to know someone well.
Only Zhao Ya, who had supported him all the way, was willing to stay on set every day, just like in previous years, treating him as an assistant and taking good care of Gu Qing.
"Sister Xiaoya, what did Viagra say?" Gu Qing asked, suppressing her smile.
"Teacher Xu Wei said...it's possible to withdraw, but Young Master Wang will definitely investigate."
Zhao Ya rubbed her cheeks and sighed dejectedly, "If he knew it was me who withdrew, he would definitely think it was your wish, boss."
She paused, then lowered her voice even further: "In that case, I think we should just forget about it."
I do have a good impression of Ms. Ju Jingyi, but I can't cause you, the boss, trouble for no reason.
He's the son of the richest man in China, after all. It's not worth offending Principal Wang for some nobody celebrity.
These are Xu Wei's original words, spoken very frankly and directly.
Zhao Ya also thought he was right.
In her heart, no one could compare to Gu Qing.
She wouldn't do anything that would cause Gu Qing even the slightest trouble.
After listening, Gu Qing didn't speak immediately, but instead glanced at Zhao Ya's expression.
"Where does that trending topic that Young Master Wang shared rank?" he asked.
"Boss, we're in first place now," Zhao Ya replied in a muffled voice after glancing at her phone.
"Then why aren't you removing it? What's the point of keeping it trending?"
Gu Qing chuckled, "If I were really afraid he was the son of the richest man, would I have blocked him? Would I have turned down so many of his invitations?"
Zhao Ya was stunned.
She looked up at Gu Qing, her lips slightly parted, her voice softening.
"Boss... you don't need to stand up for me... it's all my fault, while you were working..."
"Stop, stop, Sister Xiaoya, don't overthink it. These are mostly my thoughts."
Gu Qing was both amused and exasperated. She interrupted her and said seriously, "On the surface, he was using me to put Ju Jingyi down and mocking her appearance, but in reality, wasn't he just trying to ruin my image?"
"What if in the future, when I take a photo with fans, those netizens see the person in the photo and think that the person is not good-looking, and then they all start making memes like 'Boss, you've worked hard,' what will the fans think?"
"Especially those female fans, won't they feel that I'm treating them differently? Do I really only take photos with good-looking fans?"
"How could he be such a bad person!"
Zhao Ya, who was by Gu Qing's side, had not actually seen much darkness herself, but had only heard about it. However, this was something she had personally experienced.
"Boss, now that you mention it, it seems to be true! Where would you find so many good-looking fans?"
That young master Wang is shameless! He's caused us so much trouble just to ride on our coattails!
"Ignore him, go and tell Viagra to take it away."
Gu Qing smiled and nodded.
"Boss, I'll contact them right now."
Zhao Ya was in high spirits and full of energy, nodding vigorously.
Just as she was about to pick up the phone and turn to leave, Gu Qing called her back.
"By the way, Sister Xiaoya."
"Boss?" Zhao Ya turned around.
"Please post another tweet for me."
Gu Qing thought for a moment and said, "Send a signed photo with just one sentence: I don't care what you think, I care what I think."
"..."
Zhao Ya bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes slightly red.
She wasn't stupid; how could she not know that Gu Qing was helping her vent her anger?
"Go on, let's not do anything sentimental."
Gu Qing smiled and waved her hand, picked up the script from the stool next to her, and lay down in the rocking chair.
He pulled down the hood of his down jacket, revealing a head of long hair tied up.
The costume was still on, and the black hair shone with a soft sheen in the sunlight.
Gu Qing turned to the page she had just read in the script and continued reading with her eyes lowered.
The recliner rocked gently, making a rhythmic "creak...creak..." sound, like an old lullaby.
Some idiots use him as a weapon to mock others.
What's the difference between this and those haters who incite hatred and comparison?
Gu Qing spoils him!
A truly good idol is one who is liked by fans and hated by haters.
In addition...
"Four thousand years... I owed you in my past life, and I've paid it back in this one."
Debts incurred in a past life as an abuser must always be repaid.
Thinking of this, Gu Qing felt a little relieved.
He turned the page of the script and continued reading. The recliner rocked gently, and the warm sunlight shone on him.
As for Principal Wang...
Let him experience the power of Huang Xiaoming's quotes!
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...(End of this chapter)