"Are you here to be an extra too?" Su Han asked tentatively.
Zhang Yuqi chuckled, "Do you think I need to be an extra?"
Su Han sized her up. Indeed, she didn't look like someone who would need to scramble for extra work. With just a few appearances in front of the director, a flick of her wrist, and she'd likely be cast as a supporting actress. To land a leading role, she might have to try harder, perhaps by climbing into bed to get a chance.
"I'm meeting the director tomorrow. Have you heard of director Stephen Chow?"
"Master Chow?!" Su Han exclaimed in surprise.
How could he not know Master Chow? Master Chow was a legendary figure in the film industry, transitioning from an extra to an actor, and later a director and performer. Mention comedy, and everyone knew his name. Su Han was a huge fan and had once considered him an idol and a role model.
There were two collaborations between Master Chow and Zhang Yuqi: one during the filming of "CJ7" and another for "The Mermaid."
"Master Chow?" Zhang Yuqi furrowed her brow, pondering. "His nickname is indeed something like that."
"Which movie was it? 'CJ7'?"
"Whoa, how did you know?" Zhang Yuqi looked at Su Han with slight surprise.
*Damn it, I let it slip.*
But before he could explain, Zhang Yuqi smiled, "That's true. You've been an extra in Hengdian for so long, your information should be quite up-to-date. It's not strange that you know."
"I heard he's a new director from Hong Kong. He'd previously made a few comedies and later tried directing himself."
"Alas, I wonder if he's reliable," Zhang Yuqi sighed deeply.
*He wonders if Master Chow is reliable? Is that for real? But why would she think that? Could it be that Master Chow isn't famous yet?*
*Damn it!*
*Even though I've been in this world for several years, I've been failing in Hengdian, only focusing on whether I have extra scenes for the day, and haven't paid much attention to the entertainment industry.*
*If that's the case, then Master Chow should not be famous yet at this time.*
With this thought, Su Han immediately affirmed, "Reliable!"
"Extremely reliable!"
"Believe me, you must seize this opportunity. He's a very good director!"
Seeing Su Han's excitement, Zhang Yuqi was taken aback.
"Do you know him? Have you worked with him? Been an extra for him?"
Su Han: *== Can you please not mention the extra thing! Do I have the words 'extra' plastered on my forehead or something?*
"I haven't been an extra for him, I've just heard rumors. In any case, listen to me, seize this opportunity well, and you won't go wrong." Su Han said kindly.
"Okay, then I'll listen to you. I'll seize this opportunity."
That night, Su Han and Zhang Yuqi chatted for a long time. Zhang Yuqi was also quite talkative, and once she started, she couldn't stop. They talked until late into the night before resting.
After this night of conversation, Su Han learned that Zhang Yuqi's parents had divorced when she was young, and she had always grown up with her mother. She had to support herself, which wasn't easy, so she came here to rent a place. Not long ago, she had been an extra in "Shanghai Night," and recently she received an invitation to play the leading role in "CJ7."
Although Zhang Yuqi's background wasn't ideal, after playing the leading role in "CJ7," her luck began to turn. From then on, she received continuous film offers, advertising endorsements, and various commercial activities, and her net worth soared. Later, she dumped all her boyfriends, who were either capitalist tycoons, wealthy individuals, or famous directors. She remained single, and news of her dating young idols was constantly circulating. She became a well-known, top-tier actress with a strong persona of an independent woman who supported female empowerment.
In Su Han's previous parallel world, Zhang Yuqi had indeed achieved such great success. But he wasn't sure about this world. After all, he had just discovered that many things that should have happened hadn't, and people who should have become famous hadn't.
Therefore, this was an opportunity. To stand out from the crowd, one couldn't miss this chance. And he had chosen the right timing.
The next morning, as dawn broke, Su Han woke up. He had intended to wake up early to avoid waiting for the bathroom, but Zhang Yuqi was also awake and had been in the bathroom for a long time, doing who knows what.
"Sister Yuqi, are you done? I need to use the restroom." Finally unable to hold it any longer, Su Han urged her.
"Almost done! Almost done! Don't rush!" Zhang Yuqi called out, rushing out with a bath towel wrapped around her.
Su Han watched her figure and shook his head helplessly: *At this hour in the morning, is this easy for me?*
*Sigh!*
It was better not to go into the bathroom, but once Su Han entered, he found himself even more unable to bear it. Inside, a piece of underwear was hanging, clearly freshly changed. And it was black lace.
*What is this… is this intentional or intentional? Is this sister trying to hint at something?*