Rebirth, This Time Not an Actress

There are only two options if you want to establish yourself in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Either trample your bottom line into the cesspool and become an obedient dog.

Either become capital.

Given that he has no moral bottom line and always likes to do some rather beastly things.

So he was prepared to reluctantly become a source of capital.

……

"Hey! Wake up, it's our turn..."

"Stop sleeping! The production crew wants us to get over there right now!"

Su Yu was hit hard on the head and slowly opened his eyes.

The bright red gate, the golden glazed tiles, the gray-blue steps... everything around was both familiar and strange.

Ever since he was tricked and ripped off in a bet with the company, he has been in a daze.

It's as if they've stopped being themselves, leaving behind only a walking corpse, delivering meaningless acting in front of the camera.

He shook his head vigorously.

A man wearing a small gray cap was standing in front of him, staring at him with an unhappy expression.

"Who brought you here? You just came in and started sleeping?"

"Do you even know where you are? Do you even know why you're here?"

"If you can do it, then do it; if you can't, then get out! Don't you see how many people are fighting tooth and nail to get in?"

The entire film set fell silent instantly.

His words were absolutely true. As a key project in the Beijing entertainment circle, the drama "The Grand Mansion Gate" is top-notch in both its director and script.

Zhang Yimou, Chen Kaige, Tian Zhuangzhuang... almost all the directors of the fifth generation have made cameo appearances in this drama.

It's a good drama with serious actors who are sure to become famous and leave a lasting legacy.

Let alone minor supporting roles, even extras who are usually worthless now have to pull strings.

His words were clearly a way of using Su Yu to warn everyone.

Adhering to the idea of ​​not getting into trouble, everyone lowered their heads.

Su Yu stared blankly at the golden pillar gate in front of him.

Which film crew is this?

Whoever takes on the project doesn't even bother to notify me anymore; it's getting more and more outrageous...

"Give me the script to take a look at, what the lines are, and get me a cup of tea to sober me up. Tell the director to wait for me a bit."

The stagehand was taken aback. "You're really good at putting on airs, aren't you?"

"Don't ask me to do live-streaming e-commerce anymore," Su Yu said. "Seeing them make tens of millions in one session makes my heart ache."

After saying that, he subconsciously reached for the cigarettes in his pocket, only to find nothing.

Looking down, I realized I was wearing a soldier's uniform from a TV drama...

The film set was completely silent.

The stagehands were completely baffled.

—What kind of merchandise can earn you tens of millions in one go? What the hell were you doing behind the crew's back? Were you still half asleep?

"…Old Su, what are you saying!" Li Yang, his best friend, coughed softly. "We're just foot soldiers, we don't have any lines…"

The surprised looks from those around him made Su Yu increasingly uncomfortable.

No lines?

Then why should I act?!

And this Gouba film crew is so poor, they don't even turn on the air conditioning?

He ignored everyone's gaze, stood up, and walked out of the film set.

Only after he had completely disappeared did the stagehand realize, "Hey? Where did that kid go? Where did he go?"

Su Yu remained silent, squatting outside the film set.

The film set behind them was bustling with noise, and June's eye for talent was also very sharp.

Looking up at the staff carrying old-fashioned equipment coming and going, I gradually came to my senses.

Why does this place look so familiar?

And this equipment model is from twenty years ago, isn't it? Does anyone still use it?

Wait a minute... isn't this the Bai Family Compound in Huairou?

The place where I debuted.

If what I just saw wasn't a dream, then this is actually... the year 2000?

He reached into his pocket and found his then-super-fashionable Nokia 3310.

The screen displays: June 13, 2000.

Nokia's reputation as a "legendary phone" originated from this one. It could last a week on a single charge, was drop-proof and impact-resistant, and had a built-in Snake 2 game.

I gritted my teeth and bought it after working as an extra for half a year.

"It really is... 2000."

Su Yu stood there, stunned.

At this point in time, Jay Chou had not yet won the 24th Golden Melody Award with "Starry Night," thus beginning his decades-long reign in the Chinese music scene.

At this time, Liu Dan was a household name across the country for her role as Xiang Fei in "Princess Pearl 2," and she had not yet tragically passed away due to a car accident.

At this point in time, Zhao Lirong was still alive.

the most important is……

I haven't even entered the entertainment industry yet!

Memories of my past life surged through my mind like a turbulent sea of ​​clouds.

If Su Yu had to choose the one thing he regrets the most, it would be choosing to step into the Chinese entertainment industry.

The Chinese entertainment industry is far worse than people think.

This place is a huge melting pot.

No matter if you come in red, green, white, or gray, you will always leave in black.

Various unspoken rules and exchanges of benefits.

To succeed in this industry, you either need a biological father you can swindle, or a sugar daddy willing to work hard for you...

Unfortunately, Su Yu didn't have either of those two.

Even though he won all the awards he was entitled to and worked diligently for twenty years, earning the company a fortune, he still underestimated the wolfish ambitions of that group.

Three movies, five TV series, and a full schedule of variety show appearances in one year...

They won't let you leave until they've squeezed every last drop of juice out of you.

When I was young, I had no vision and thought that being an actor would make me famous, rich, and respected.

But upon closer reflection, it seems that's not the case.

Actors are nothing in the face of capital.

Of the money I earn, 70% goes to the company, and I have to pay taxes on the remaining 30%.

Moreover, it's still 2000.

The domestic market is still in its infancy, and even top actors like Chen Daoming only earn tens of thousands of yuan per film.

Instead of wasting time here gambling on luck and hoping your acting skills will lead to you being chosen by someone, why not try a different approach to achieve a breakthrough?

In January next year, the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television will issue a restriction document requiring television stations to refrain from broadcasting overseas TV dramas during prime time.

Domestically produced TV dramas dominate the market.

The CCTV version of "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer" will officially premiere in March next year.

If I can raise one million yuan within six months and acquire the audio-visual rights to "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer"...

Then that's not a problem.

In his previous life, Su Yu chose to become an actor and was treated like a beast of burden, almost having his bones and bones drained dry.

If I had to do it all over again, I would never choose to be an actor.

Having no connections or background, instead of wasting my time here and getting the cold shoulder, I'd rather take another path—

He earned a million within six months and, taking advantage of everyone's inattention, acquired the audio-visual rights to "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer"...

Just then, the sound of footsteps came from afar.

Li Yang chased after him, cursing, "Su Yu, what the hell are you trying to do? Damn it, you've ruined the opportunity we finally got!"

Su Yu slowly raised his head, took a deep breath, and made his choice.

The gaze directed at Li Yang also became more profound.

"Li Yang."

"What's wrong? Don't tell me you weren't fully awake!" Li Yang was clearly still angry, thinking this guy had completely lost his mind.

"I'm quitting acting, do you want to join me in the adult entertainment industry?"

Li Yang was stunned for a moment, "No... you're not going to be an actor anymore? Are you out of your mind? Wasn't your biggest dream to become famous? Do you know how awesome it is to be an actor?"

"It's precisely because they know too much that they act inappropriately."

"Huh? You...you're scaring me! Are you still half asleep?"

"I'm fully awake now."

"Why? Because I can't do anything!"

"Just follow me."

Li Yang: "???"

He stared blankly at Su Yu, wondering if he had drunk fake alcohol at a roadside stall yesterday, which had made him stupid.

Why would you give up being a good actor to go into the sex industry? Do you think I'm some kind of idiot who can't tell right from wrong?