Who do we stab first?
Of course, we should stab Ziwei first.
Not because Ziwei is more hateful and deserves to be stabbed, but because this scene's performance is indeed excellent, and Zhao Yanzi hasn't been stabbed before.
When Nanny Rong was about to stab her, she flew away.
Hmm, the main reason for stabbing Ziwei first is that Nanny Rong's performance is more captivating in this scene.
At first, it was like watching a movie, watching Lin Xinru's over-the-top acting, then she was pressed down.
Uh, something feels off...
Luckily, Qi Hao is an upright and principled hanger-on.
In the TV series, it was several nannies stabbing together, but here it's unnecessary; Qi Hao picked up the needle and became Nanny Rong himself.
Possessing someone for the first time is really a bit strange.
Even stranger is that another Nanny Rong appeared beside him, which is Teacher Li Mingqi.
"Pay attention to the expression... mouth..."
Under her guidance, Qi Hao focused on the corresponding positions.
It turns out that possessing someone doesn't necessarily allow you to grasp the essence of the performance.
The scene of Nanny Rong stabbing Ziwei seems to require only fierceness, but in terms of fierce expression, Teacher Li Mingqi clearly has many unique insights.
This is where another benefit of the training space comes in.
Watching Teacher Li Mingqi, who looks like an ordinary person, teaching Qi Hao hand-in-hand how to stab Lin Xinru.
Stabbing Lin Xinru until she cries for mercy.
It's said that during filming, there wasn't real stabbing; the pain was all acted.
But in the training space, it's different.
Since everything's fake, why not have a more immersive experience of the role.
As an actor, one should have a professional spirit.
"Ah... ah..."
Qi Hao and Nanny Rong began to stab Lin Xinru's finger.
This is a close-up shot that really shows the villain actor's viciousness and cruelty.
"You can't mechanically imitate me, it would be meaningless, you need to learn to infer other things from one fact." Teacher Li Mingqi is not only a veteran actor but also holds many titles in reality.
Her attainment in acting is extremely high.
And with decades of experience, she's seen much more than Qi Hao.
She imparted her acting experiences to Qi Hao, not just what she acted in, but also what she'd watched, which she shared with Qi Hao during training.
Just poor Lin Xinru, almost poked into a sieve by Qi Hao.
"Not bad, not bad, you already have the villain's vibe, but the performance is still superficial, it doesn't penetrate skin and flesh, and you haven't yet shown any spirit; you need to keep working hard."
Although Li Mingqi's words were praising, Qi Hao felt aggrieved.
"I'm already a Best Actor and recognized by the Hundred Flowers Award, surpassing the other four young actors, yet my performance is still superficial!"
"Ay, why are you still comparing yourself to the four young actors? Can they even be called actors? You must measure yourself by an actor's standard, from outside to inside, and then be meticulous and subtle, ultimately able to gather and release at will..."
"What's my level now, still superficial?" Qi Hao calmed down a bit, knowing he's still not up to par with a true veteran actor.
The Golden Rooster Award gave him Best Actor, partly because he gave a lot for this role, presenting an unusual effect under the director's strict requirements, and also to encourage young people, especially him, one of the four young actors.
Compared to ordinary actors, Qi Hao sacrificed more.
This attitude towards acting received unanimous recognition from the judges.
"A bit better than superficial, capable of naturally expressing genuine emotions; just now with that stab, you were already at seventy or eighty percent heat."
Li Mingqi, as a training NPC, was no different from a real person at this moment.
Instead, Lin Xinru, who was being stabbed, seemed more like an NPC, with no concept of interaction except for her cries.
"Looks like being a Best Actor doesn't mean much." Qi Hao sighed emotionally.
Even after becoming Best Actor, he hadn't become conceited.
Because he knows there are many Best Actors, with at least ten emerging from the Chinese film industry every year.
Accumulated over many years, it's really not a small number.
Moreover, many actors' acting skills surpass that of a Best Actor, they just aren't competing in the same track.
Actors who win Best Actor being overshadowed by supporting roles in film and TV series is commonplace.
"I didn't tell you not to value the Best Actor too much, nor to underestimate it; otherwise, why do so many people still want it? At least this year, you outshone most of the main actors..."
She not only taught acting but also life lessons.
Qi Hao felt very moved, composed himself, and continued to stab Lin Xinru with Nanny Rong.
Waking up the next morning feeling refreshed.
Qi Hao went with his new manager Zhang Nan to Sugarman on Chaoyangmen Outer Street to sign the official contract.
There's no need to meet in person for signing a contract, but it's clear Sugarman has ulterior motives.
"Hao, they might want to sign you, or have your studio affiliated with their company..."
Zhang Nan made full preparations before departure.
This second-generation is highly ambitious, excellent at reverse PUA, determined to push himself to achieve perfection.
"What do you think?" Qi Hao asked back.
"I don't think much of it. Sugarman is fair in TV drama production, but they lack the capability to produce films and can't provide you with useful resources. I recommend directly rejecting... being ambiguous may lead to misunderstandings with other companies."
Even having set up his own studio, Qi Hao was still a target for major film companies to recruit.
"Sure, I'm just worried they might cause trouble for me during the filming of this TV series." Qi Hao didn't want to push too far.
"Don't worry, Hao. They haven't produced any good TV dramas in the past two years. 'Immortal Sword' is their most valuable IP. They're paying you three times Hu Ge's fee, not to humiliate you, but to leverage your popularity to elevate this TV series to a higher level, thus cementing their status in TV production..."
Whenever Qi Hao asks a question, Zhang Nan can talk endlessly.
Perfectly addressing his concerns.
Way better than Old Tian, who would probably mock him for being foolish and naive.
Damn.
I just don't bother thinking about these tricks.
Speaking of which, the two arrived at Sugarman's territory, first going to formally sign the contract—agreeing on the timeline to make the first payment.
Then they were invited to Cai Yinong's office.
Cai Yinong was born in 1975, and now is just in her early thirties, still quite charming.
However, it was such a person who stunned Qi Hao with just one sentence.
"Mr. Qi Hao, is there a possibility that during the filming to broadcast period of 'Chinese Paladin 3', you could create a rumor with a female artist under our label?"
"What?"
Qi Hao was dumbfounded.
He originally thought the other party had a 'what if it works' mentality, wanting him to join Sugarman, perhaps even promising stakes.
Totally unexpected!
Cai Yinong actually wanted him to hype up a rumor with a star from her label.
You're not a madam.
"We're currently planning to promote a female artist. Rest assured, her looks are definitely up to par. Although we could hype it without you, we still wanted to get your consent..."
Cai Yinong appeared sincere.
But Qi Hao didn't let his guard down. I don't trust you!
It seemed like she was showing respect, but in reality, she wanted him to cooperate in the hype.
Single-sided hype and coordinated hype are completely different concepts.
Moreover, how much cooperation there is also matters.
Some so-called announced couples might even be part of a hype.
"No rush to decide. Actually, you young people could communicate more among yourselves, maybe go for a coffee or have a meal."
Cai Yinong said cheerfully.
"Today..." Qi Hao looked at Zhang Nan.
"Today won't work, we're meeting someone today!" The newly promoted manager apologized.
"Who's scheduled for today, I don't remember?" Qi Hao feigned surprise.
"Discussing ISBN matters with Director Liao from the publishing house." Zhang Nan maintained his composure, knowing this type of excuse instantly offered nine options.
Nine options!
As a competent manager, this is an essential skill.
"ISBN? Are you planning to publish something, Mr. Qi Hao?" Cai Yinong was very surprised and couldn't judge whether Qi Hao and the others were intentionally making excuses.
"Not really, I don't have the capacity to publish a book. Just shooting a calendar photo, as it's a publication, we're inviting someone from the publishing house for a meal. I'm truly sorry today."
Qi Hao looked at Sugarman's little beauty with an expression of regret.
"No worries, there will be more opportunities in the future." Cai Yinong couldn't keep smiling.
This Qi Hao is slippery, even such a sudden proposal didn't work.
No wonder he's been in the industry all these years, with rumors about dozens of actresses, yet always managing to walk away unscathed.
He hasn't been labeled as a scumbag or playboy.
In the public's mind, he's slightly cold but always keeps himself clean.
The car left Sugarman Films without meeting any publishing house director.
It was a pretext Zhang Nan thought of to help.
"I wasn't clear about your intentions just now, so I didn't speak hastily. Hao, you don't plan to cooperate with them on creating rumors, right?"
Zhang Nan just started working with Qi Hao, so many things require gradual coordination.
"I've never hyped up a rumor with anyone!"
Qi Hao firmly stated, feeling completely wronged.
Zhang Nan froze for a moment before nodding: "I understand now. From now on, I'll try to handle these rumors."
"It's useless," Qi Hao sighed weakly. "They say that after creating rumors with me, they'll get the spotlight's blessing, making it easier to get famous..."
"..." Zhang Nan was shocked, then pursed his lips, his expression slightly twisted.
"If you want to laugh, just laugh. Don't hold it in. Old Tian almost laughed his head off when he found out." Qi Hao resignedly.
"Cough, cough, no, no," Zhang Nan asked seriously, "Hao, should we market this 'rumor'? This way, it can enrich your public persona, and also explain the reason for your many rumors letting the public know it's not you starting them."
Zhang Nan started brainstorming for Qi Hao.
The mind of a young guy focused on work, thinking only about problem-solving when faced with issues.
"Forget it, that's just a small-scale rumor. Are we afraid people won't know if we set up such an image?"
Qi Hao couldn't even imagine how things might escalate.
Maybe the rumor might advance from 'easier to get famous after creating rumors with him' to 'find true love after breaking up post hookup with him.'
Hmm, just like last year's movie 'Lucky Chuck.'