Chapter 445 - What A Messy Industry (2/2)

“I couldn’t agree more.” Zhang Qiang sounded like he had found a friend who knew what was in his heart. He said in excitement, “I believe I’m skillful and talented in acting. I have been acting even in my dreams. I think I’m more professional than those superstars. I just need an opportunity.”

Xiao Bing jested, “You’re a handsome guy. You can seduce the female directors or actresses to get them to give you a role.”

“Stop saying that.” Zhang Qiang said angrily “I don’t want to get roles mainly because of this handsome face.”

Xiao Bing laughed because he thought this man was joking, so did Dumbass. Even Xu Wenting giggled. Indeed this Zhang Qiang was a good-looking guy, but he lacked modesty. Zhang Hongyan sneered inwardly and deemed this man very shameless.

Zhang Qiang sighed and asked, “Do you think I’m joking? I’m not. I suppose you all heard of Jiang Lili, the famous director?”

Xu Wenting said, “The one who directed the Apple Tree?”

Zhang Qiang cast an approving glance at Xu Wenting and said, “That’s her. Back then, although I was only known to a few people, I finished playing some unimportant roles. And that director wanted to sleep with me, saying that she would give me a role if I agreed.”

Xu Wenting said in stunned disbelief, “Really? She’s much older than you, right?”

“Yes.” Zhang Qiang blazed, “She’s already 47 and I’m 29. She’s 18 years older than me. That was 5 years ago. She was 40 back then. It’s said that women at 40 are the horniest. She wanted to sleep with me, so she promised that I can get a role in a big-budget movie. But I refused. So she said that I will never have any acting roles in the entertainment industry. Since then, I have been jobless for 3 years. I can’t even get the smallest roles. So I have to become a waiter, while waiting for opportunities. Then, I became Wang Xiaoming’s stuntman, since I look like him. So I started getting some roles you never heard of. But the directors said I’m good. So I can at least make a living from it now.”

“If it weren’t for that woman, I would not have wasted three golden years of my career. Now I finally have a chance to be a famous actor. Bi Tingting is a superstar in this industry. She can easily arrange a role for me…”

Xiao Bing finally understood. “What a messy industry.” He sighed.

Xiao Bing even admired this man after he heard his stories. Perhaps that was the reality of the entertainment industry. As long as he was willing to accompany a woman for one night, he would be on a freeway to success. But he refused, even if it made him jobless for three years. Xiao Bing found this man rather admirable.

Though his future seemed to be adrift for the moment, he was still waiting for a breakthrough, while working as a waiter for three years. Xiao Bing could imagine how this man was mocked and stressed out. But he never gave up. His persistence was truly remarkable.

Xiao Bing suddenly found it justifiable that Bi Tingting chose this man. He believed that this man could accomplish the mission he was about to give him.

Xiao Bing said sternly, “Bi Tingting and I are very good friends. As long as you do well this time, she will keep her word.”

“I believe her.” Zhang Qiang sounded excited, “Though I’m not very familiar with her, I’ve heard about her integrity. I believe her, so I chose to come here. Mr. Xiao, I want to accomplish the mission soon, then I can go back and realize my dream.”

Xiao Bing grinned, “Let’s drink tonight. I’ll tell you the details tomorrow.”

“Okay!”

Then they walked toward the car. Xiao Bing opened the door and sat in the driver’s seat. Zhang Qiang sat beside him and the rest were at the back.

Zhang Hongyan hated this man less after she heard his story. After all men like him made it easy for others to admire them.

Zhang Qiang tried to find out about the relationship between Xiao Bing and Bi Tingting. But he could barely find any hints. Xiao Bing was about to meet Yezi later, so he could not say anything appropriate. He did not want to cause any problems for Bi Tingting.

Then Zhang Qiang began to tell them all about the juicy tidbits about the entertainment industry, which was really interesting to them. The entertainment industry was like a mysterious realm to them, but Xiao Bing was an exception. Bi Tingting became a part of Xiao Bing’s life because he was once on a mission to protect her, which gave him the opportunity to experience what went on behind the scenes of a superstar. He even knew it better than Zhang Qiang.

But the other three listened with avid interest. Soon they arrived at the Xiao Mansion, and got out of the car.