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New Year's Day, 2009, Yenching Film Academy.
As Lin Feng strolled through the campus once again, he felt as if he had returned to another world. It had been so many years since he had returned to his alma mater, and he never expected to come back in a reborn way.
"Today I am proud of my alma mater, tomorrow my alma mater will be proud of me," Lin Feng recalled the spirited year he graduated in his previous life, vowing to "come back after winning a Best Actor award."
The final result was "I will still be proud of my alma mater tomorrow," as if the most glorious moment of his life was the moment he was admitted to the film academy.
Lin Feng stood there in a daze for a long time until his mother called. "Xiao Feng, I forgot your birthday yesterday. I transferred a thousand yuan to your card. Buy whatever you want."
Yesterday, December 31, 2008, was Lin Feng's 20th birthday. His father had been in a vegetative state for half a year due to a car accident. If only Lin Feng could have been reborn half a year earlier.
People in a vegetative state for more than three months are unlikely to wake up. My father never woke up, and after his death, my mother seemed to lose her purpose. Coupled with her illness caused by overwork, she also passed away six months later.
With his parents gone and all alone, Lin Feng seemed to have lost his "connection" to the world, not knowing why he was alive, and spending his days in a daze.
Hearing the voice from the depths of his memory again, Lin Feng came back to life. "Mom, you need to take care of yourself. Dad still needs your help! Don't worry about me, I'll take good care of myself, and I'll be able to earn money soon!"
"make money!"
This was Lin Feng's primary goal after his rebirth. He absolutely could not let his mother work so hard anymore, but where should he begin?
It seems he has to return to his old profession, "acting career," especially since this time he has a cheat code: "Best Entertainment System."
The system evaluates a host's work based on factors such as quality, revenue, awards, influence, and contribution, and awards corresponding rewards.
"Rebirth + System" - an absolutely exhilarating read!
So now, which film should he choose as his debut work to start his glorious journey in life?
What are some of the most popular TV dramas/movies in the last two years?
Lin Feng couldn't think of anything for a moment. "Oh right, what about the perks?" he asked casually. "A newbie gift pack?"
Perhaps Lin Feng was too skilled, because the system paused for a moment before presenting three options:
"Option 1 (Singer Category: Singing Technique Card): Can improve singing techniques such as breath control, vocalization, and resonance by 0-20%."
"Option 2 (Actor Category: Acting Experience Card): Can increase character compatibility by 0-20% and enhance corresponding acting skills to varying degrees."
Option 3 (Director Category: Business Negotiation Card): Can increase the success rate of business contract negotiations such as attracting investment, building a team, and signing actors by 0-20%.
How should we choose?
Lin Feng is good at using the process of elimination, which is not difficult.
First, we can rule out the "Singing Skills Card." He's an actor, not a singer, so he'll definitely prioritize acting. The most suitable card would undoubtedly be the "Acting Experience Card," which would not only improve his suitability for the role but also enhance his acting skills.
However, when Lin Feng saw the "Business Negotiation Card," he hesitated again. The many years he had wasted in his previous life had taught him a lesson: in the entertainment industry, the most important thing to stand out is opportunity!
And where do opportunities come from? They come from relationships, backgrounds, social connections, and so on. These are all things that can change a person's thoughts and will!
There are very few things that can change a person's mind, but the "Business Negotiation Card" can increase the success rate of business contract negotiations. This is useful not only for directors, but also for actors and singers!
Moreover, Lin Feng's acting skills were previously lackluster, but now, after years of honing them in his previous life, they are more than sufficient, so he doesn't have a high demand for the "acting experience card".
At this moment, Lin Feng preferred the "Business Negotiation Card". Fortunately, the system selection had no time limit, so he could wait a little while and see which one suited him better.
If the opportunity requires high acting skills, Lin Feng would choose the "Acting Experience Card"; if the opportunity requires strong connections and background, he would choose the "Business Negotiation Card".
Just after finalizing the selection order, Lin Feng received an audition notification:
"Lin Feng, you have passed the first test. Please come to Yanjing Chaoyang Cultural and Creative Town at 9:00 AM tomorrow to participate in the audition for the male lead of 'Meteor Shower'."
Meteor Shower?!
Lin Feng pondered for a long time. This impression was too deep. In his previous life, he had received this audition notice and even passed the audition, but he was replaced when it came time to sign the contract.
Lin Feng was unclear about the interests involved, and being young and arrogant, he thought he was sure to make a name for himself. He looked down on these idol dramas and didn't take them seriously, thus missing the opportunity that could have changed his destiny the most.
Although this drama, "Meteor Shower," was full of "thunder and lightning," no one expected it to become such a hit. It became a sensation across the internet as soon as it aired and is a part of many people's youthful memories. It can definitely be considered the "ancestor of mainland Chinese idol dramas."
Especially when Lin Feng saw on TV that the person who replaced him had become a big star because of this drama, the regret he felt was too deep to forget!
Lin Feng himself was forced to change careers after several years of wasting time in the entertainment industry. He tried and persevered, and that was fine for one or two years, but what about three or five years? Dreams can't put food on the table!
The entertainment industry is a typical place of fame and fortune, and being "not famous" is the biggest original sin! Moreover, being "famous" and "not famous", being "very famous" and being "somewhat famous" are definitely two different things.
Lin Feng felt this vast difference in status and wealth most acutely. This "worlds apart" feeling was too cruel, and he didn't want to experience it again!
More importantly, times have changed. An actor's "popularity value" is now paramount. Lin Feng doesn't want to miss this opportunity again. He understands exactly what he wants now: to become famous. This is indeed an opportunity for a newcomer!
This was his obsession; he dreamed of changing it. He really wanted to know what the future would have been like if he had acted in "Meteor Shower" back then!
Moreover, Lin Feng wants to be famous and make money! He wants to become a big star and make a lot of money! He wants to improve his family's living conditions so that his parents can enjoy their old age in peace.
Actors with good acting skills may not necessarily make money, but popular stars definitely can!
And now, there's a chance to change all of this!
This time, Lin Feng is determined to reclaim what belongs to him. He not only needs to bypass the connections behind the scenes and win the male lead role of "Murong Yunhai" with an absolute advantage, but he also needs to trample on those who bullied him in his previous life!
Moreover, Lin Feng wanted more; he also wanted to negotiate more favorable agency contracts with the powerful and domineering EE-Media.
Lin Feng could empathize with this all too well. Despite his excellent looks, he missed his prime years in his previous life because he signed with a bad agency.
He will definitely not make the same mistake again this time. Besides, he has many classic films and TV series in his mind, and he can't work for nothing.
Choosing the "Business Negotiation Card" is the perfect option right now!
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