Chapter 0214: Big Shots

Even Aunt Zhao, who didn't pay much attention to the entertainment industry, knew the names of Andy Lau and Zhou Feifei, let alone Dong Chenxi and Zhao Fusheng. In fact, before graduation, Dong Chenxi, like her friends, was captivated by Andy Lau's handsome appearance. Perhaps now that she was working, her feelings had changed, but for her, having her idol become her subordinate in a sense was a rather complicated feeling.

This was her first time as a producer, and on this very first time, two such big stars had come. She had to admit, Dong Chenxi felt immense pressure, even an urge to throw in the towel.

Seeing Dong Chenxi's reaction, Zhao Fusheng couldn't help but shake his head slightly and chuckled.

He could understand what Dong Chenxi was thinking. After all, even he, without his past life's experience and insight, would have been somewhat flustered in such a situation.

Experienced girls knew that a man without practical experience, no matter how many porn films he'd watched, even if he had the stamina of a seven-times-a-night stud, would often underperform due to nervousness.

Wanting him to be good and you to be good too couldn't be solved just by using kidney tonic.

"Actually, you don't need to be so nervous."

Zhao Fusheng looked at Dong Chenxi and said with a smile.

Dong Chenxi smiled bitterly: "Come on, those are two big stars. Will they listen to me? What if I mess things up?"

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "Actually, sometimes we have the illusion that for a person or a thing to succeed, it must go through arduous struggle and endure great pain. In other words, many people often think that as long as they endure pain and patience, they will surely succeed. But the problem is, these things have nothing to do with each other. It's just that social propaganda, due to the needs of the ruling class, promotes the so-called theory of success through pain..."

"So?" Dong Chenxi blinked, looking at Zhao Fusheng with a confused expression.

"So Zhou Feifei and Andy Lau are nothing to be afraid of." Zhao Fusheng repeated the two names and said to Dong Chenxi: "They are also human. They earn money, seek fame and fortune. In fact, they are even more worried than you about the success or failure of this ad. Understand?"

"Stars are also human, right?" Dong Chenxi murmured, still somewhat incredulously asking: "Are you sure?"

"Of course. Think about it, how did you feel when you heard they were willing to endorse the Aipu phone for free?" Zhao Fusheng asked Dong Chenxi as they walked.

"To be honest? When I heard, I was quite surprised. I wondered if they were crazy to agree to do an ad without a fee..." Because she was facing Zhao Fusheng, Dong Chenxi answered honestly.

"Haha, then let's wait and see." Zhao Fusheng laughed and teased Dong Chenxi: "They say 'a water pavilion gets the moonlight first.' If you like Andy Lau, remember to get his autograph."

"Okay, I definitely won't forget." Dong Chenxi nodded.

They walked and stopped, and the closer they got to the edge of the set, the more crowded it became. Dong Chenxi said she liked Andy Lau just as a casual remark. If she happened to run into him, she might scream and pounce, but she would never go out of her way to track his schedule just to catch a distant glimpse.

After all, they were big stars with countless fans. As soon as news spread that Andy Lau and Zhou Feifei were filming here, a large crowd quickly gathered at the entrance. Fortunately, many people had been arranged at the door beforehand. Zhao Fusheng and Dong Chenxi showed their credentials before being let in.

Especially when they saw Dong Chenxi, many people simply bowed their heads and greeted her.

This pleased Zhao Fusheng, but on second thought, it made sense. The producer's status in the entire crew was second only to the director.

"Miss Dong."

Soon someone recognized Dong Chenxi. Although surprised that she was following a strange man, after a few days of interaction, the person knew that Dong Chenxi's identity was not simple. He didn't say much, just earnestly said: "The director asks you to come over. The actors have arrived."

"I'll be right there."

Dong Chenxi simply replied and walked toward one side of the set. Zhao Fusheng took a moment to react before trotting a couple of steps to catch up. This simple little action made the staff member size him up a few times.

Walking together on the set, when no one was nearby, Dong Chenxi said quietly: "I've been exhausted these past few days. I never thought I could do so many things."

Zhao Fusheng smiled and said: "You're already complaining about being tired? When I asked you to be the producer a few days ago, you didn't say that."

Dong Chenxi shook her head: "I've come to realize that some things aren't as easy to do well as you think."

At that moment, a middle-aged man approached from not far away. Seeing Dong Chenxi and Zhao Fusheng, he paused slightly: "Miss Dong is back?"

"Yes, Director Zhou." Dong Chenxi smiled and said to him: "This is Zhao Fusheng, the planner."

Director Zhou's full name was Zhou Li. He was not well-known outside the industry but had a great reputation within it. As an ad director, the investment in a single ad might be insignificant compared to movies, but at his peak, Zhou Li directed ads with a total investment of about one or two billion yuan a year, truly a big shot.

But such a person, after hearing Dong Chenxi's introduction, paused slightly, then looked at Zhao Fusheng, smiled, and extended his hand: "I've long heard of Planner Zhao's reputation. I didn't expect to finally meet the real person today."

Dong Chenxi was startled. Looking at Zhou Li's expression, she was extremely surprised.

In the past few days, she had dealt with him several times and could naturally feel the condescension hidden beneath Zhou Li's smile. He was unwilling to say even a word to her beyond business.

But at this moment, he showed genuine respect toward Zhao Fusheng.

"Director Zhou is too kind. I've seen many of your works. I hope we have the chance to cooperate again." Zhao Fusheng said politely to Zhou Li.

He could guess the reason for the other's politeness, but there was no need to point it out. After all, some things were best left understood without being said; saying them outright would spoil the fun.

Zhou Li chuckled lightly, then picked up his walkie-talkie and said: "Planner Zhao has arrived. Weren't Huazi and Feifei just saying they wanted to see him?"

Soon, two figures, a man and a woman, walked over from not far away. Zhao Fusheng's expression was calm, and he stood there without extending his hand first.

"Planner Zhao, you're finally here."

"Teacher Zhao, hello."

Andy Lau and Zhou Feifei greeted Zhao Fusheng one after the other.

Zhao Fusheng nodded: "These next few days, I'll have to trouble you both."

Then, he looked at Andy Lau: "If there's anything in the script you're not satisfied with, please be sure to tell me."

Andy Lau's eyes lit up, and he blinked. Clearly, he had something to say.