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

Because Qi Hao had previously won the Venice Best Actor award, when he took home the Golden Horse, the media coverage seemed rather uneventful.

Winning four Best Actor awards in one year, what more is there to say?

Many people lamented how the once four rising stars have now diverged so drastically.

If Qi Hao had only won a Golden Rooster Best Actor, one could argue it was just sheer luck, finding a role that suited him perfectly.

But now, Qi Hao has won one award after another.

The roles he's portrayed are varied, and these characters have not only come alive but have become classics in their own genres.

Even in college classes, his movies are often played to analyze his acting techniques.

A grassroots actor with no formal training gaining recognition from institutional academies to reach such heights today — this is a legendary success story.

Now, look at the four rising stars of that time.

Nie Yuan is completely out of resources. In recent years, only his role as Zhao Yun in "New Three Kingdoms" has garnered some attention.

Tong Dawei, however, has remained steady, consistently maintaining a low-key presence.

Huang Xiaoming began shifting his career focus to film and the music scene starting in 2008.

No need to mention the music scene.

In the past, releasing an album was profitable and singers held high status, but now albums don't make money, and these cross-disciplinary actors just dabble in music without commitment.

His film career is equally complicated.

"Sharpshooter" almost didn't make it to screening because of Chen Guanxi, and when it did, it could only be shown in Xiangjiang without any promotion.

With Chen Guanxi treated like a leper, the box office failed miserably.

In "Love Call Transfer 2: Love Right and Left," he played a supporting role to Deng Zhao, simply because Deng Zhao's performance in "Li Mi's Conjecture" was recognized.

In "Yip Man 2," he was pushed to the fifth lead role or lower.

Although he starred in "Tang Bohu Points at Autumn Fragrance 2," the film flopped without a trace.

In stark contrast to "Those Years" from the same period.

Everyone believed that Huang Xiaoming might be oppressed by Qi Hao for the rest of his life.

Yet, unexpectedly, Xiaoming made a comeback.

On the morning of December 1st, Huang Xiaoming's official Weibo account posted a message.

Huang Xiaoming V: Sorry for taking up public resources. Stop guessing, everyone. We're together now @BeibiV.

Publicly acknowledging that his relationship with Shen City girl Beibi was true.

And Beibi soon responded.

These days, it felt like a dream to her, somehow inexplicably agreeing with Huang Xiaoming.

Beibi met Huang Xiaoming in 2009.

At that time, she was drifting along under Lin Jianyue, recognized in the industry as a budding model.

With Lin Jianyue's assistance, she got in touch with Huang Xiaoming.

Regarding why Lin Jianyue introduced her to Huang Xiaoming, there were many rumors.

Some said it was because Chen Guanxi's incident left a huge gap.

Sensing no suitable candidates in Xiangjiang, Lin Jianyue decided to find someone from the mainland, and pairing Huang Xiaoming with a girl could help consolidate relationships.

In fact, Beibi fit perfectly with Huang Xiaoming's aesthetic preference.

Almost as if custom-made in a clinic.

And as Huang Xiaoming sought access to Hong Kong Circle resources, the connection was made naturally, and the two confirmed their romantic relationship.

But this relationship was very unbalanced.

Huang Xiaoming liked her to be obedient and docile; she was obedient and docile to the point of having no self-respect, posing however he wanted.

Even in their sweetest moments, Huang Xiaoming would often suddenly put on a dark expression, publicly embarrassing her.

He viewed Beibi as a possession he could command and dismiss at will.

This year, Huang Xiaoming's contract with Mrs. Hua expired and he did not renew.

In early November, he made two major sell-offs of Mrs. Hua's stocks, with each being 2.5 million shares, causing significant fluctuations in the stock price.

Leaving and selling stocks, the Wang Brothers were naturally unhappy.

To deal with the Wang Brothers' wrath, Huang Xiaoming made a cunning move beforehand.

He acted as a middleman, facilitating Beibi's contract with Mrs. Hua.

A classic "first show courtesy, then strike" tactic.

Selling Mrs. Hua's stocks was a signal to the Wang Brothers: "I am, like you, a player in this game."

Putting forth Beibi was akin to offering a token—"With my woman in your hands, what more is there to worry?"

This mindset carries a distinct Shandong trait.

However, Huang Xiaoming had no intention of publicly acknowledging her as his girlfriend.

Previously, her girlfriends envied her but also mocked her.

They saw her as nothing more than Huang Xiaoming's plaything.

Achieving a rewarding result was a very tenuous possibility unless she could rise to a level on par with Huang Xiaoming.

At least not being so comparably inferior.

However, no matter what, Beibi must endure, and no matter what arrangements Huang Xiaoming makes, she must comply.

Even if it means sharing a bed with others.

She had been with this person since 2009, sacrificing almost two years of her youth and dignity.

If she were to give up now, all her previous efforts would be in vain.

Just when Beibi didn't know what her next move should be, Huang Xiaoming unexpectedly relented.

He suggested making their relationship official.

Although Huang Xiaoming clearly expressed that making it public didn't mean much and didn't guarantee they would end up together.

This public announcement was more for movie promotion.

Content enough!

Being able to make an official announcement is akin to a windfall for Beibi at this stage.

Don't think Huang Xiaoming is inferior to Qi Hao; that's because Qi Hao is simply too extraordinary. As long as Huang Xiaoming isn't compared to Qi Hao, he's definitely the leading figure in Inner Entertainment.

Even being rumored with him can generate massive attention.

Let alone an official announcement!

The power of an official announcement is evident when you look at Qi Hao and An Feng.

That's indeed the case.

After the official announcement was posted, the entire internet plunged into heated discussion.

Because the announcement was made on Weibo, Weibo became the liveliest place. If it weren't for the previous deadly test of Qi Hao and An Feng's announcement, it's uncertain whether Weibo could withstand it this time.

Controller of Time and Space: What's up this year, even Huang Xiaoming made an announcement.

Transient Rain: It's the mating season.

Unfulfilled Longevity: Probably reached the age to want to marry and have kids.

Arrow Bamboo Devourer: Pathetic copycat; seeing that Qi Hao's announcement gained traction, he stirred things up too. Who is Beibi, anyone know?

Originating from Youth: A surgically enhanced young model from Xiangjiang.

Lord Ximen: I remember she dated William Chan. They both have each other's names tattooed in their thigh gap.

A Young Man of Righteousness: Thigh gap, really?

White Wolf Geralt: How do you tattoo among hair.

Magic Master: The guru's too low-end, seeking a young model. What's the difference between today's young models and outsiders, plus this one's had surgery.

You're Teaching Me How to Do Things: Following Qi Hao's announcement, you should find the right person. Qin Lan from before didn't count; had the looks and body. What is this Beibi even?

Wang Yuyan's Cousin: The sense of competition is too strong; Qi Hao announces, then Xiaoming announces too. Is he really going to challenge Qi Hao?

Paper Drunk and Dreamy in Zhejiang: Xiaoming can't surpass Qi Hao in winning Best Actor, so he starts comparing women.

SEXANGEL: Huang Xiaoming, now mixing in, starts playing with young models.

Secretly in the Know: I declare Qi Hao the winner of this confrontation.

After Huang Xiaoming's announcement, Qi Hao made a call to the company.

"Why can't we drive this hype?"

Shi Feng found it quite strange; in others' view, Huang Xiaoming seemed to challenge Qi Hao.

If it's a challenge, surely there should be responses.

The most advantageous entry point for Qi Hao is that Beibi cannot compare at all with An Feng.

One is an eighteen-tier young model, the other a superior-tier superstar.

Many people don't even know who Beibi is, whereas An Feng enjoys unprecedented fame across Asia.

An Feng versus Beibi, I'm ahead. Just question how to lose?

Nevertheless, Qi Hao made a call and asked the PR team to reduce the hype.

Not only issuing notices to guide views elsewhere but also contacting Weibo to lower traffic on posts comparing Beibi to An Feng.

Also contacted fan clubs to limit discussions on this matter.

"It's not about brotherly loyalty between bosses and gurus, unwilling to backstab…"

Zhanqi Laiden remarked sarcastically.

"Qi Hao thinks…" Old Tian explained to Shi Feng: "Comparing Beibi with An Feng insults An Feng."

"Uh..."

Shi Feng was embarrassed; it hadn't occurred to him.

But is there a need to disdain this much?

Beibi latched onto Huang Xiaoming, recently signed with Mrs. Hua, and resources visibly improved. Rumor has it she secured a role in Huang Jianxin's "Founding of the Party."

With the announcement now, her resources are bound to soar significantly.

Unexpectedly, in Qi Hao's eyes, she doesn't even qualify to be compared with An Feng, not even worth a slight comparison.

"Ah, the love of old virgins."

Zhanqi Laiden ridiculed, obliged to work diligently nonetheless.

Originally, they could've ridden the wave of hype.

Now, they had to do the opposite, distancing Huang Xiaoming and Beibi's news.

"Issue a warning to Huang Xiaoming's side, saying Qi Hao doesn't like others using An Feng to stir hype."

Old Tian contemplated before adding.

Now with Huang Xiaoming and Beibi's announcement overlapping with Qi Hao and An Feng's news.

There will inevitably be countless articles discussing the two couples.

No doubt, Beibi will definitely release articles placing herself on par with An Feng.

Three-part resemblance could already be stunning.

And being compared together obviously signifies a notable boost to Beibi.

"Rightly so!"

Zhanqi Laiden, a radical, genuinely saw no issue in Qi Hao's side warning Huang Xiaoming.

They were no longer on equal footing.

Though in wording, Xiaoming's face should be considered.

Everyone wants to save face.

Within the industry, you meet often.

"Then the marketing wave we stirred earlier shall be concluded now."

Shi Feng sighed; the recent times were truly thrilling.

Several films benefited consecutively.

As for warning Huang Xiaoming, even the conservative side like him didn't see it as too radical.