Inside the car.
Chen Feng exchanged pleasantries with Hua Zai, feeling incredibly good.
Facing his childhood idol from his previous life, being able to befriend him, and sit in the same car talking to him for a few minutes—this feeling was awesome.
A few minutes later.
The distant explosion scene was finished filming.
A noisy group of people walked out from inside.
Hua Zai stared outside, patting Chen Feng's shoulder, "Mr. Chen, let's go, I'll introduce a friend to you."
"Teacher Hua Zai, what friend? Can you give me a hint first?"
"Heh heh, you'll know when you see him."
Hua Zai chuckled, put his mask and hat back on, pulled open the car door, and walked out.
Chen Feng quickly followed.
He was also quite surprised.
These veteran actors from Hong Kong are really down-to-earth, do they really never bring anyone with them?
He used to often see news from Hong Kong online, where people would photograph stars like Chow Yun-fat, Hua Zai, or certain famous actresses who had been popular for many years, and these people were all very humble.
There were no bodyguards, no agents, no assistants, no entourage.
Occasionally, passersby would say hello and ask for photos.
But those were usually tourists from the mainland visiting Hong Kong.
Most of the time, they would go shopping for groceries or go for a run just like ordinary people.
How unlike in the mainland!
Any minor celebrity traveling there would have an entourage as if a national leader had arrived, with bodyguards clearing the way.
Various assistants would surround them.
Screams and camera flashes were constant on the road.
You genuinely couldn't figure out how much this person had contributed to the country to receive so much support and adoration.
The difference was too great.
Although Hua Zai was not young, he looked to be in good physical shape.
He walked briskly.
He led Chen Feng swiftly through the tree-lined path by the street, arriving quickly behind the film studio where the crew was filming.
There were a few resting rooms there.
It was where the actors rested.
As a figure flashed past in front, Chen Feng actually saw Sun Honglei, who hadn't removed his makeup yet.
Good heavens!
He saw a big shot today.
What movie was this?
Sun Honglei didn't notice Hua Zai.
As for Chen Feng, to Sun Honglei, he was even more of a passerby.
So he left in a hurry.
Hua Zai also quietly led Chen Feng into one of the rooms.
It was empty inside.
Hua Zai closed the door behind him and said with a smile, "Wait a moment, he'll be here soon."
"Okay."
Chen Feng was curious.
Who was he going to meet?
Did Hua Zai have friends who were directors in Yanjing?
Could it be Wang Jing?
It was said that Wang Jing had settled in Yanjing a long time ago and was a good friend of Hua Zai's for many years.
He was also a famous director.
Could it be him?
Chen Feng guessed wildly.
At this moment, Hua Zai motioned for Chen Feng to sit down and casually asked, "Mr. Chen, have you been to Macau?"
"No."
Chen Feng replied casually.
"Never been?"
"Hmm, I never had the chance. After graduating from university, I've been working as an extra in various film crews, living day to day, busy all the time, until now."
"Oh."
Hua Zai blinked and asked again, "With your current level, someone should want to sign you, right? Have you signed with a company yet?"
"Not yet."
Chen Feng shook his head, "I want to be free for another year or two before deciding. I want to try various roles first, it's also a challenge for myself."
Hua Zai asked doubtfully, "Just as an extra?"
"Yes, being an extra can also hone acting skills. Xing Ye said so."
"Heh heh."
Hua Zai chuckled.
He and Xing Ye were also old friends.
Perhaps, when Xing Ye met this young man, he might like him?
Especially since Xing Ye's best skill was actually creating supporting characters with extremely high recognition.
If this young man hadn't signed a contract yet, he could introduce him to Xing Ye, and perhaps give him a role to try.
With Chen Feng's peculiar acting skills, it was estimated that even Xing Ye, who was known for his strictness, wouldn't be able to find any faults.
Thinking of this, Hua Zai asked with a smile, "Mr. Chen, do you like Xing Ye's style?"
"Hmm, I love it. His movies, like Teacher Hua Zai's movies, accompanied my entire childhood memories."
"That's good."
Hua Zai nodded, "I'll find an opportunity to introduce you to Xing Ye. Since you still want to be an extra for two more years, perhaps he can help you create a special supporting role."
"Sounds good."
Chen Feng was immediately delighted, "Then I'll thank Teacher Hua Zai in advance."
"You're welcome, I have high hopes for you."
Hua Zai gave him a thumbs up.
Chen Feng quickly said a few humble words.
Not bad!
He unexpectedly expanded his network.
With Hua Zai recommending him, there would surely be no problem with Xing Ye.
Could he interact with Xing Ye in the future?
To be honest, Chen Feng really liked Xing Ye's unconstrained film style.
If he could be fortunate enough to participate in a film and create a golden supporting role, his fame would truly be established.
As the two were chatting, footsteps and voices were heard outside.
Someone was coming.
And it was more than one person.
Hua Zai immediately stood up and said with a smile, "He should be here."
Chen Feng also quickly stood to the side.
Soon, the door opened.
Three people walked in together.
Chen Feng immediately saw a super familiar face.
Holy cow!
This dark face, wasn't this Gu Zai?
He was here too?
And... the one in the middle?
It was indeed Wang Jing.
He had gotten plump in his old age.
The man on the other side was unfamiliar, wearing glasses, with a relatively serious expression.
As soon as the three entered the room, they saw Hua Zai.
Wang Jing immediately smiled and reached out his hand, "Hey, you're here. A rare guest, indeed."
Gu Zai also smiled and greeted him, "Yesterday I heard you were busy attending events in Hong Kong, and today you're in Yanjing? You're really busy."
"Heh heh, born to be a workaholic."
Hua Zai shook hands with the two, then looked at the unfamiliar man and smiled, "I just found out today that Teacher Xu is Wang Director's producer?"
"Hua Zai, long time no see."
The man named Xu shook hands with Hua Zai.
After a few pleasantries, Wang Jing looked at Chen Feng doubtfully, "Who is he?"
"Let me introduce him to you."
Hua Zai regarded Chen Feng quite highly, actually personally and solemnly introducing him to the three people.
At this point, Chen Feng learned that the unfamiliar man was a relatively famous producer in the Hong Kong film and television industry, named Xu Xianglin.
His films were very popular in Hong Kong.
However, they were rarely seen in the mainland.
Because his films were more or less somewhat risqué, some overly bloody and violent, and some nonsensical comedy films had a hint of light eroticism.
In short, almost all the films he produced were rejected in the mainland.
This was also why he was not very famous in the mainland.
But almost all the big stars in Hong Kong knew him.
After the introductions, Chen Feng shook hands with the three in succession.
"Wang Director, hello."
"Teacher Gu Zai, hello."
"Mr. Xu, hello."
The three of them looked bewildered.
They didn't understand why Hua Zai had suddenly visited and brought a young extra from the mainland. What did it mean?
Was he trying to get someone into the crew?
What kind of connection was this?
Normally, Hua Zai wouldn't do such a thing.
If he really did, then was there reason to suspect that this young man was Hua Zai's illegitimate son in the mainland?
Wang Jing had evil thoughts.
He couldn't help himself, looking at Hua Zai and asking doubtfully, "You brought him here... what does it mean?"
"Wang Director, I want you to see his acting."
Hua Zai had a smiling expression.
"See his acting?"
Wang Jing looked suspicious, "Why do you want me to see the acting of an extra? Is this your... illegitimate son?"
"Hey, get out of here."
Hua Zai laughed and cursed, then leaned into Wang Jing's ear and whispered a few words.
After he finished speaking, Wang Jing looked at Chen Feng in astonishment, "Really? Is it true?"