Becoming a Movie Star, System Only Finished Loading After Ten Years

An Feng took people out to party, Qi Hao wasn't worried about their safety.

When celebrities go out, they always have a team.

Bodyguards, assistants, drivers, and the crew even has a special driver team here.

Qi Hao shot a few scenes and had a boxed meal for dinner.

After finishing his meal, he wrapped up work.

He disguised himself a little, and with the darkness of night, he openly went to an internet cafe near the school.

Tang Chuan took Qi Hao's ID to handle it.

These days you need an ID to go online, can't do without one.

But it's not that strict.

Some internet cafes even have a stack of IDs; if you don't have one, they'll use theirs to help you log in, allowing you to go online anyway.

Using a friend's ID is even less of an issue.

After all, Tang Chuan didn't look like a minor, at most someone might find it odd he's holding Qi Hao's ID.

But they wouldn't necessarily realize this Qi Hao is the celebrity Qi Hao.

After all, how could a celebrity possibly go to an internet cafe?

Even if they did, it would definitely be a luxury one.

To get first-hand intel on CF, Qi Hao went to a huge internet cafe near the school.

After going in, there were rows upon rows of computers, it even seemed to have a second and third floor, practically like an internet cafe city.

It was peak time with lots of people.

Very few computers were free on the first floor.

Qi Hao wandered around to see what everyone was playing.

Some were playing World of Warcraft, possibly even as commanders.

"Kick, kick, what's wrong with interrupting, damn it, wiped again, all three thieves had their DKP docked!"

Others were playing Dance Dance Revolution, with hair covering their eyes and bodies shaking frenetically with the keyboard.

The poor keyboard was letting out a hoarse cry.

"Fire in the hole!"

There were indeed people playing CF, Qi Hao deliberately stopped to watch for a while.

And within a few minutes, this guy had died several times.

He didn't notice someone standing behind him as he planned to switch windows to take a break.

That's when Qi Hao saw...

A bright white scene, and it was very rhythmic.

Oh crap, a dirty movie!

Someone was actually watching a video in the internet cafe.

In broad daylight man, is an internet cafe really the right place for this?

Can't you hold it in at all?

Also, why does the internet cafe have this stuff, did you download it yourself, or is it in some folder?

Qi Hao cautiously moved his feet to leave.

Afraid this guy would turn around and see him behind.

It would be awkward for both.

Still, judging by this guy's expertise, his psychological stability is remarkable.

Are all CF players so... sleazy?

Or is it just this guy?

Actually, watching videos in internet cafes is nothing new, many have drives full of videos, so you don't even need to download anything yourself.

Especially during all-night stays, at least three out of ten people are watching videos.

Some get really excessive, even watching together.

They even comment while watching.

So indeed, minors should be banned from going online.

"Oh, I'm so shy... Brother~ you're so annoying!"

Qi Hao hadn't walked far before he heard a voice that made his skin tingle and looked over to see a two hundred-plus-pound girl using a coy voice in voice chat.

Why only voice chat and not video?

Isn't that obvious!

With video, she'll get exposed!

Tang Chuan came over with Qi Hao's ID and led him to the second floor to get a room.

No, to get a computer.

Not sure about the third floor, but the second floor had more private booths.

The computer setups weren't much different, but the soft leather sofas were genuinely comfortable.

Do whatever you want.

Tang Chuan very considerately took out a pack of alcohol wipes, quickly wiping everything down, and even laid out a blanket on the sofa.

"Thanks, Old Tang!" Qi Hao was very pleased with the driver's service.

The booth was very private, and there were two computers; Qi Hao originally planned for Tang Chuan to join him.

However, Tang Chuan, adhering to professional conduct, waited outside.

To avoid anyone catching Qi Hao watching a dirty movie inside if they barged in.

Actually, indecorous scenes often played out in those booths.

If a guy and a girl went into a booth, it was usually with ulterior motives, which is why Tang Chuan disinfected the sofa and chairs with alcohol.

Qi Hao registered a CF account, played a few rounds, and even tried out the recently released Bio mode.

It's hard to deny there's a reason why the Penguin-published game got so popular.

Though Penguin remains as greedy as ever.

The weapons bought with real money have expiration dates, and there are memberships you can purchase.

The gamers' manners are worrying, with kids trash-talking nastily.

It's just a few grenades, blowing them up and dazzling them, and those little punks start cursing.

If you want to curse, fine, but they use all these technical terms.

Qi Hao couldn't understand at all, and was so angry that he had a stomachache. He wanted to find out where they'd access the internet so he could beat them up offline.

Besides, Qi Hao's gaming skills are pretty mediocre; he got heavily beaten up.

Once he really endorses it, he's going to get Penguin to give him some awesome gear.

In the following days, Qi Hao killed time by playing games.

Once he got somewhat decent, he'd occasionally head to the hall on the first floor to surf the net, hoping to get candid news material of "Qi Hao playing CF at the internet cafe."

At the same time, he also started taking driving lessons for an upgraded license.

His days were particularly fulfilling.

Of course, filming was still the main focus.

Days passed by, and Feiyang Media had been established for a year, but the company was still severely financially strained.

The first project, "Wait and See," invested 2 million, accounting for 40%.

The first-week box office was just over 4 million, and the total box office was barely over 10 million, breaking even would be considered good.

Trying to turn a profit within two years was still a long way off.

Qi Hao was full of anticipation for "First Love, This Little Thing," after all, just a single still had sparked so much discussion.

Even him riding a donkey cart with Wan Qian in "Wait and See" couldn't compare.

Who would've thought that cuteness is nothing compared to sexiness, but one day, sexiness can't compare to pure innocence.

Anyway, everyone was looking forward to the second collaboration between Qi Hao and An Feng.

In both "October Fortress" and "Lost on Journey," Qi Hao collaborated with An Feng, but they didn't play lovers, at most, it was just cooperation.

This time, Yang Guo and Little Dragon Girl's renewed relationship actually became Feiyang Media's most stable project.

Very likely to make a profit, just not sure how much.

Qi Hao was full of energy, and An Feng didn't disappoint.

Qi Hao had her take her girlfriends out to play, and she hung out with them every day, not at all acting like a big star.

They even played cards on set.

An Feng was even caught cheating by her girlfriends.

Originally, Qi Hao just wanted them to go out for one night to break the ice, but they ended up playing for several days before they started filming this scene.

The results were exceptionally good.

"Alright, you acted well, no need to go out and play anymore." Qi Hao was very satisfied with the filming results.

"Why, we didn't go out just for filming, I found out we really hit it off, I think we could continue to keep in touch after filming."

An Feng seemed to make friends easily.

"Aren't you afraid that they're friends with you just to get resources from you?" Qi Hao, in the industry for over a decade, wasn't cold-blooded but had long since lost much faith in friendships.

In the entertainment circle, besides those without too much conflict of interest.

Only Wang Baoqiang and Wu Jing could be called friends.

Yep, neither of them had resource conflicts with Qi Hao.

There used to be many so-called friends, but unfortunately, over time, as competition intensified, they all became history.

Just not becoming enemies was considered good.

"If there are suitable resources, I'm happy to introduce them to my friends."

An Feng didn't seem to find it difficult at all.

She's very instinctual, like when traveling, no matter what others say about a place, if she thinks it's good, that's all that matters.

Not one to follow the crowd.

Her approach to friendships is the same.

It doesn't matter if someone is good-looking or not, rich or not, or their star status, as long as they get along well, they can be friends.

Moreover, as long as this happiness isn't tainted, the friendship can last forever.

Wang Jia goes without saying, she's been a friend for many years.

Those two girls playing her friends, one is a bit chubby, the other not very attractive, but neither are ill-intentioned.

When she took them out to play, they even gave her some local specialties from their hometown.

"Am I considered your friend?"

Qi Hao was amazed by her advanced view on friendships, unsure whether to say she was naive or worldly wise.

Actually, upon reflection, An Feng's perspective on friendships might be right.

Everyone is an independent individual, no one exists just for you.

If you have too high expectations for friendship, you're more likely to be disappointed.

"You, you're my benefactor."

An Feng tilted her head, gave an answer that left one baffled.

"So how do you plan to repay this favor?" Qi Hao couldn't help but laugh.

He wasn't sure he had done anything for An Feng other than help her with Mrs. Hua's blockade.

But Qi Hao always dealt with matters, not people.

If it were Gao Yuanyuan who was being blocked, he would have helped just the same.

"I see you don't have an RV, should I give you one?" An Feng had her own RV.

An Feng had a Ford E450 RV and a GMC RV.

Others included several business cars like a Buick GL8, a Toyota Alphard.

In terms of cars, Qi Hao couldn't compete, except he had a Rolls-Royce Phantom.

"Forget it, I don't use an RV because I don't like it."

Not because he couldn't afford it.

Qi Hao still preferred cars, especially modified ones, offering comfort not inferior to business vehicles.

RVs seem useful, but they're actually quite impractical, except for bathroom convenience.

"Then I don't know what to give you." An Feng shrugged, sighed, "You seem to lack nothing."

"Just kidding, who wants anything from you?" Qi Hao chuckled.

Found An Feng's serious consideration amusingly silly.