Chinese Entertainment 2014: Young Actresses Are Becoming Dazzling

Chapter 1 Visiting the Set

Early spring 2014, Hengdian World Studios, the crew of "Sealed with a Kiss".

The production crew shivered in the unheated theater as they carried lighting boards, while the incandescent lights in the center of the set made it unbearably hot.

Su Yu, wrapped in a military overcoat, squatted in the corner, watching with great interest the scene where Liu Kaiwei forcibly kissed Ying'er, when out of the corner of his eye he caught a figure that should never have been there.

Su Yu, 22 years old, is a recent graduate of the Beijing Film Academy. With his striking eyebrows and bright eyes, he stands at 1.825 meters tall, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and long legs—a perfect model. Unfortunately, in the entertainment industry where capital reigns supreme and popularity is paramount, without resources or connections, even with his stunning looks, he can only start as an extra.

Fortunately, due to his outstanding appearance, he got a minor role, but his scenes have ended today.

Logically speaking, most people would have already been rushing to find another job as an extra, but Su Yu was able to watch the show here without any panic.

As for the reason, besides the fact that the scene was really "exciting", the main reason is that he is also a member of the army of reborn people. He not only knows the future trend of this circle, but also has a system as standard.

Su Yu called it the Entertainment Hex System. The system's rules were simple and straightforward: whenever a celebrity was encountered, three keywords would be randomly refreshed for him to choose from. Just now, a crisp notification sound rang in his mind.

"A celebrity matching the criteria has been detected in the current scene. Hextech citations are being refreshed..."

Su Yu raised an eyebrow slightly, got up and walked towards the woman in the corner who was wearing a black baseball cap and a mask, and who was wrapped in a large down jacket.

Su Yu: A male model's basic courtesy is that he can't bear to see rich women feeling wronged or sad.

Although only his eyes were visible, Su Yu recognized them immediately, especially those distinctive fox-like eyes that hinted at a bit of irritation.

Just then, the director's furious loudspeaker blared from the center of the set: "Cut! Cut! Cut! Kaiwei! Ying'er! Your emotions are off! This is a forced kiss! You need to portray that tearing, agonizing love-hate relationship, not some wooden doll chewing on tree bark! This scene is crucial, one more take, all departments, get ready!"

This was the sixth take for this passionate kissing scene, and the crew members complained while trying not to laugh.

The two lead actors also looked helpless, but they quickly regained their composure.

Su Yu said: What's there to complain about? Otherwise, let me do the stunt. I'm good at it!

During his university years, Su Yu worked part-time at many businesses, and his skills in this area were truly superb!

While everyone was enjoying the show, some people weren't laughing anymore. Su Yu keenly noticed that the woman wearing a mask in the shadows stiffened slightly, and the screen of her phone, which she was holding, lit up.

That's right, that woman is Da Mimi.

In 2014, Da Mi Mi not only established her own studio and became the boss of Mi, but she was also in the midst of a highly publicized relationship with the male lead in the center of the scene. She secretly came to visit the set from afar without telling the media, hoping to give a surprise, but ended up watching her boyfriend kiss another woman for a long time.

Which woman would feel happy about this?

Su Yu walked to the edge of the social safety distance, only half a step away from the woman, and sighed: "Sister Mi, this room smells like the sour stench of love. Let's go out for some fresh air, or I'm afraid you'll crush your phone screen in a bit."

Da Mimi turned her head sharply, her fox-like eyes above her mask widening instantly, a hint of panic flashing across them: "Who are you?"

Su Yu flashed a bright, sunny smile: "Hi, Sister Mi, my name is Su Yu."

Da Mimi wanted to refuse him with a cold face, but the director's harsh "action" rang out again.

Watching the close-up footage of the two entangled again on the monitor, she felt a tightness in her chest.

Turning back to look at the bright and sunny young man in front of me, his handsome face, even in the dim light, possessed an indescribable allure.

Da Mimi suddenly became curious. How did he recognize her? How could he be so composed in front of her?

What does he want to do?

But... wow, what a sunny young man. Some of my gloom has been swept away. "Let's go outside and talk."

Yang Mi pulled her hat brim down even lower. What else could she do here besides get angry and have a fight after filming? She might as well find a place to relieve her frustration.

Su Yu didn't think much of it; he just wanted to get to know Yang Mi so he could compete for a suitable role in the future.

The two walked out of the film set one after the other. The cold wind blowing in Hengdian late at night calmed Da Mimi's emotions a little, but the depression in her heart deepened.

As the two walked, a semi-transparent panel appeared in Su Yu's mind.

[System notification: You've encountered celebrity Yang Mi. The Hextech slurry entry has been updated. Please select.]

[1. Understanding and considerate (white): Your listening and comforting words will earn you favor with others and make it easier to gain the approval of elders.]

[2. Unfazed by Alcohol (Blue): Alcohol is your best friend; you can remain absolutely sober at the table and slightly enhance your charm.]

[3. Humanoid Succubus (Purple): You possess a fatal hormonal attraction to the opposite sex, easily triggering emotional impulses in them.]

Hesitating for even a moment would be disrespectful to the humanoid succubus. Su Yu silently recited in his mind: Choose option three!

A strange warm current instantly flowed through his limbs and bones. It was as if a faint magnetic field enveloped Su Yu. He stopped and turned to look at Da Mi Mi beside him.

"Where to?"

Da Mimi raised her head, but the moment she met Su Yu's eyes, her heart skipped a beat without warning.

She was a little confused; he didn't seem that handsome just now!

Upon closer inspection, I wondered which actor this was and why I'd never seen him before.

Could it be an undiscovered gem?

Her curiosity grew even stronger, making her want to learn more about this seemingly harmless young man.

"There's a new bar up ahead. If you go back like this, you'll just be sulking in front of the wall. Why don't you go have a couple of drinks?"

Da Mimi nodded. This kid is quite understanding!

Su Yu: My ability to understand things goes beyond just human intentions.

Ten minutes later, the two sat in the most secluded booth in the bar.

"With your smooth-talking skills and good looks, how come you're still playing minor roles?"

After a few Long Island Iced Teas, Da Mimi took off her mask and, emboldened by the alcohol, looked Su Yu up and down, somewhat relaxed.

"I also think this is a huge loss to the Chinese-language film and television industry."

Su Yutian shamelessly said something.

"Pfft~"

Da Mimi was amused by his shamelessness, and her depressed mood dissipated considerably. "Bragging doesn't cost anything, huh, little brother?"

"Don't you think so, Honey?" Su Yu leaned forward slightly, bringing the two of them a little closer, and the effect of the purple quality attribute quietly took hold.

The dim lighting in the bar illuminated his sharply defined profile. "You came all this way to visit me on set, only to find yourself feeling sullen. As your younger brother, my mission tonight is to cheer you up from head to toe!"

Su Yu said without batting an eye, "It's just the basic etiquette of a male model."

Looking at the handsome face so close to her, and feeling the strong masculine hormones emanating from him, Yang Mi felt her throat go dry. She quickly took another big gulp of wine, but this time, she felt even hotter.

Something's not right, something's not right!

Is this really a quiet bar? Why does it feel like a business brothel has arrived?

However, on the other hand, this year was the time when she was working hard and under the most pressure of setting up her studio. She usually faced flattery or scheming. Su Yu's straightforward jokes made her feel a long-lost sense of relaxation.

The emotional turmoil intensified under the influence of alcohol.

Su Yu's witty remarks, including classic jokes from his past life and his insightful banter about the entertainment industry, made Da Mimi laugh uncontrollably, completely forgetting her initial unpleasantness that evening.

"Little brother, you're really interesting."

Yang Mi's eyes were glazed over. She rested her chin on one hand, while the tip of her other finger unconsciously drew circles on the table. "It's a waste of my talent to be stuck in Hengdian playing minor roles."

"Since you think I'm wasting my talents, why don't you give me a chance to show them what I'm capable of?"