Chapter 85 Shaolin Football Press Conference (3)

  "Mr. Lin! How did you and Zhao Wei get to know each other? Was it because of filming?" "Could it be that Zhao Wei personally came to visit you on set?"

  The more they guessed, the more excited they became. Several reporters had already stood up, tightly gripping their pens, with eyes shining like they had spotted a gold mine.

  "Don't think wildly, this matter, I think it's better for you to ask him in person later." Zhou Xingchi didn't explain, he needed a topic, the bigger the better, and he wouldn't explain such an opportunity.

  But it was as if the journalists hadn't heard anything at all.

  "Lin Xiao, a newcomer in the entertainment industry, and Zhao Wei, a popular young movie star. Have they had contact before?" A reporter quickly jotted down on his notebook, then thought for a moment and added another sentence "Popular movie star Zhao Wei helps newcomer recommend movies?"

  "Xiaoyanzi has no particularly intimate male artist scandals, yet recommends movies for Huaxia newcomers?"

  "The Must-Tell Story of a Red-Hot Movie Star and a Newcomer."

  Wait, it was written down by the reporter like flowing water. Lin Xiao's eyes slightly swept over Zhao Wei, clearly discovering that the smile on his face had stiffened a lot.

  "Is it because of Chen Kun's relationship?" He thought to himself "When he introduced me to the film at first, he even deliberately drove away the other party. Zhou Xingchi may not know, but this way she can't turn back and be a good person."

  But now there's no time to think about that, as the reporters below have started asking questions frantically. Zhou Xingchi said a few words but got no response, and gave a signal to the police maintaining order.

  It was under the armed forces' mobilization that the gossip fire ignited by journalists was pressed down.

  Next, Zhou Xingchi didn't waste any time, as the main event was still the free interview after all the actors took the stage.

  As the famous banners were lifted one by one, the reporters' emotions gradually calmed down from excitement. After all, the ones below were mostly newcomers with little fame.

  When there were only two left in the end, Zhou Xingchi stopped.

  Sharp-eyed journalists immediately perked up and focused intently on Zhou Xingchi.

  "The next two people, everyone is very familiar with. One of them is my old partner. Maybe I don't say it, but everyone can guess who it is. But the other one is a veteran big brother in the Hong Kong film and television circle. With their joining my new film, I am even more confident."

  Silence, and no frenzy. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhou Xingchi. Although they had already made guesses about one of their identities in their hearts, all the guesses were just guesses before the curtain was lifted.

  "Is it Wu Mengda? Is it Wu Mengda?" a reporter muttered as if in a dream.

  No one laughed at him, they were all waiting for the moment when the curtain would rise.

  Zhou Xingchi suddenly lifted the curtain with a "brush" sound, and the three big words "Wu Mengda" fell into everyone's eyes.

  "It's really Wu Mengda!" The one sitting next to Lin Xiao was Huang Bo, who turned his head in surprise and whispered "But I heard they had already gone their separate ways. They're still working together!"

  Lin Xiao didn't answer, this was their last collaboration.

  "Only one is left, can everyone guess who it is?" Zhou Xingchi put the last nameplate on, but didn't rush to lift it.

  The reporters looked at each other in confusion, and someone suddenly asked "Lin Zixiang?"

  Zhou Xingchi smiled and shook his head.

  "Is it Zheng Zeshi?" "Or Shen Dianxia?"

  All were denied by Zhou Xingchi.

  "Alright, I won't keep you in suspense anymore." With that, he lifted the curtain.

  "Fourth Brother?!" "Xie Xian?!" "Xie Tingfeng's father?!"

  The hall was filled with exclamations of surprise in an instant.

  In 1999, Xie Tingfeng's popularity soared, and in 2000, his momentum remained unabated, as if he was about to ascend to the throne of a small king.

  A female journalist covered her mouth in surprise, "He actually invited Xie Yan to star in a comedy film? This movie... has really subverted many people's perceptions..."

  "Not even filming yet, with these characters, it's enough to stir up a commotion."

  It was silent for several seconds before the shutter clicked loudly. All of them were aimed at the nameplate with Xie Xian's name on it.

  Lin Xiao had already gotten used to this kind of atmosphere and couldn't help but let out a sigh as he thought back to how he hadn't even held a single small promotional event before.

  "I once dreamed of standing on this stage, I didn't expect it to come true today..."

  This sentence was spoken by Huang Bo beside him, Lin Xiao looked over and found that the other person's eyes were slightly red.

  Finding Lin Xiao's gaze, Huang Bo sighed self-deprecatingly "I've fantasized about it many times, and when I saw it on TV, I just thought it was nothing special. But when I'm sitting here in person, the sense of satisfaction and belonging is far beyond my imagination."

  "This is just the beginning, Huang Lao Ge won't stop here."

  "Of course, you're the same." Huang Bo adjusted his mentality and enjoyed the dazzling flash.

  "Welcome, thank you! Fourth brother!"

  Xie Xian's figure emerged from behind the scenes, casually waving his hand at the reporter and sat down with a smile.

  "Relying on his son to turn things around." A reporter sighed and said, "Originally owed a lot of debt, sent his son into the entertainment circle. Didn't expect himself to also turn things around along with him."

  "Alright." Zhou Xingchi sat down in his seat. "All main actors of Shaolin Soccer have arrived."

  Lin Xiao looked at this row of actors, next to Zhou Xingchi's seat were Xie Xian, Wu Mengda, Mo Wenyu, Zhao Wei, and then came their supporting actors.

  "Finally, I can act with these superstars." He clenched his fists "One day, I'll reach this step too!"

  After all the actors sat down, Zhou Xingchi took out a stack of contracts and smiled, saying "Now, it's time for the signing ceremony."

  Shaolin Soccer all artists on stage, start signing their own contract together.

  This shot, I don't know how many films were murdered, even Lin Xiao felt that the words were a bit hard to see. The sound in his ears, he didn't know if it was an illusion, but the shutter sound had already become background music.

  Just as he signed his last word, suddenly, a cold voice echoed in his mind.

  "S-level task completed, signed with Shaolin Football, reward issued: all attributes increased by 50 points, fame increased by 200 points."

  Right after that, another "ding" sound. "The Road to Imperial Stardom, first step completed. D-class artist reached, rewards have been distributed, all stats increased by 20 points. Acquired special skill: Immersion (Low)."

  But it doesn't end there.

  Numerical scan: Acting: 380. Sensitivity: 253. Performance tension: 228. Insight: 580.

  "System Evaluation: Acting is passable, reaching B-level standards, other values at D+ level, close to C-level, recommended to continue in the film and television industry."

  "Road to Superstardom, Step 2 begins. C-list celebrity achieved. Acquired: New Generation Idol title, won at least one major domestic award, nominated three times or more, within two years. Rewards: ????"

  "Second Step Affiliate Condition: At the end of the second step, there must be no less than twenty friends and no less than three close friends. Otherwise, it will not be possible to advance."

  A string of system sounds poured into his mind like force-feeding, regardless of whether he listened or not.

  He doesn't hate the system now, but is very grateful. If it weren't for the constant reminders from the system, if it weren't for the various props and training, his acting skills wouldn't have grown rapidly, becoming a newcomer that even the movie emperors and queens notice.

  Thinking of this, he sighed, these few months, actually didn't live too badly, so the system was used too little, until the next play, he decided to make full use of it.

  After all, CAMI said that movies are much more demanding than TV shows. On TV, he didn't have many cuts, but in the movie, he had to refine every scene.

  Just as he was considering it, Zhou Xingchi had already announced the start of the second round of free interviews.

  The reporters burst forth like a beehive exploding, without a single extra word, and immediately surged forward.

  The people with the most attention are naturally Zhou Xingchi, Zhao Wei, Wu Mengda, Mo Wenyu and other famous actors. However, unexpectedly, Lin Xiao also attracted more than a dozen people.

  "Mr. Lin, I'm a reporter from 'Star Era'. A magazine recently said you're the new generation of young actors, what's your take on this?"

  "Mr. Lin, how did you get to know Zhao Wei? Was it really her who introduced you to Director Zhou's crew?"

  Lin Xiao was surrounded by more than a dozen cameras and camera lenses, capturing every expression on his face.

  A sense of satisfaction is spreading in my heart, but at the same time, I also feel a little tired.

  After more than ten days of continuous promotional tour, today's press conference finally gave him a perfect ending to his debut.

  Tired, but also very satisfied.

  The flash of the camera's crazy bombing, the reporter's excited face flocking to it, this is what he had been waiting for in his previous life but never got. Finally, step by step, he walked out of this dazzling opening that made other newcomers jealous to madness.

  He basically answered every question from the reporter in front of him.

  Now they're taking pictures of me.

  Now, what they write is me!

  The emotions surged up to his heart like a tidal wave, this feeling was not only his, but especially for Huang Bo, who had been drifting for several years. From time to time, he would unintentionally let out a sigh when speaking.

  These scenes were all captured by reporters' cameras.

  Finally, after maintaining a smile through non-stop flashing lights, camera clicks and note-taking, this Shaolin soccer promotional event came to an end.

  Everyone had a meal together, but Zhou Xingchi and others did not have it with the newcomers. They had their own topics, and everyone was more restrained together.

  Lin Xiao sat back in the car and let out a deep breath.

  "How was the press conference?" CAMI handed over a glass of drink. The press conference was strictly forbidden to drink too much water, sitting for two hours, and not being able to go to the bathroom, Lin Xiao was really thirsty.

  He nodded and twisted open the bottle cap, then gulped down a mouthful.

  "How many people can't even get such a grand promotion event after ending their career. You really did a great job." CAMI said sincerely, "Chu has already changed your commission to 30%. And as soon as Kangxi Dynasty comes out, he'll do an advertisement for you."

  "What's next?"

  "Wait." Lin Xiao closed his eyes to rest, he was really exhausted. Eight days, outsiders thought it was all smooth sailing, but only those in the know understood that kind of taste.

  He thought of his previous life where he heard that stars would get IV drips when they were too tired to attend events, but he didn't believe it. Now, after just eight days of promotional activities, he did.

  "Wait until Shaolin Soccer starts filming." He said in a low voice, "Also, pass my resume to the investors of Never Give Up. I believe they should be interested in me by now."