Chapter 213: The Grass Roots Have Their First Days
The weather in Hong Kong is hot and humid and rainy. On the streets in July, Xing Zai is carrying boxes of items on his head and flying between buildings.
After delivering the bento to the white-collar workers, Xingzai thanked them, took the money from them humbly, and immediately ran towards the next destination.
Xing Zai's family lives in Kowloon. When he was born, there was still a wasteland near his home. As the city of Hong Kong expanded, Xing Zai lost his land and followed his parents to the city to work.
When Xingzai was fifteen years old, his father and mother died due to poverty and illness, leaving Xingzai alone in the world. In order to survive, Xingzai worked as a postman and a construction worker---now he owns a business
A small takeaway shop.
Doing takeout is very hard, but at least Xing Zai can be considered a boss. He and his girlfriend A-Lian work early in the morning and work late in the evening, and they can earn an income of HK$7,000 a month, which is much better than it was back then.
After delivering 500 lunch boxes, Xing Zai returned to the small public housing.
An old electric fan was squeaking above his head, but the hot air it fanned was of little use. Xingzai was thinking about when to buy an air conditioner to keep him cool.
Alian came in. She was soaked with sweat. Today's income was good. Alian took out the soaked banknotes from his trouser pocket and put them on the table to dry. Then, Aliang took out a copy of today's income from his backpack.
newspaper.
Xingzi saw the newspaper, grabbed it, and read it eagerly.
The life of the poor is boring. Reading books and newspapers is Xingzai's greatest enjoyment. Even if he only has two yuan in his hand, Xingzai will use one of the money to buy a newspaper. For him, the newspaper is something he understands.
Window to this world.
"Xingzai, it's time to eat!" Alian brought the food up, but Xingzai hadn't moved yet.
A Lian was a little annoyed. She tapped the bowl with her chopsticks and said, "Xingzi, eat quickly. We have to deliver takeout at six o'clock in the afternoon!"
Xingzai raised his head from the pile of newspapers, his eyes firm and persistent.
Alian was a little scared. She quickly stood up and touched Xingzi's head: "You don't have a fever. Why are you so crazy?"
"Alian, I have to sign up in the afternoon!"
"Sign up? What name should I sign up for?"
"Maosheng Entertainment Company is recruiting artist trainees. As long as they are selected, they can provide comprehensive training. Look!" Xingzai handed the newspaper to Alian.
Alian read it carefully, shook her head and said, "Xingzi, there is no such thing as a pie in the sky. Do you really want to go?"
"Alian, why don't I give it a try? Anyway, it will only waste half a day's work and save a few hundred dollars."
It seems to make sense. Ah Lian really doesn't understand. Xingzi always loves to dream all day long. He is nineteen years old, but he still can't distinguish between ideal and reality.
Alian sighed and silently put away the dishes, while Xingzai was still staring at the newspaper in a daze.
"Xingzai, go!" Alian sighed and placed the soaked money on the table in front of Xingzai.
"You----don't object?" Xingzai was surprised.
"Xingzi, don't you often tell me stories about Fa Ge? Fa Ge also came from a difficult background. Maybe you can become a big star in the future."
"Thank you!" Xingzai suddenly choked up, and she held Alian's banknotes tightly in her hands. From Kowloon to Central, Xingzai carried mineral water in her arms, changed cars several times along the way, and finally got there.
We arrived at Maosheng Entertainment Company at four o'clock in the afternoon.
Before coming, Xingzi took a special shower, put on his inferior white shirt, and rushed to Maosheng Entertainment Company at four o'clock in the afternoon.
There were many people who applied, but the selection was very strict. Fang Ming and Qin Chuan served as the examiners and maintained a very high elimination rate.
After Xingzi filled out the registration form, he took out his crumpled money and prepared to pay. The secretary smiled sweetly and said, "Sir, we do not charge registration fees."
No registration fee? Xingzi was excited, and the secretary handed him a number plate and said: "You can go to the waiting hall next door to prepare. The main test is live performance, you can go and prepare."
Xingzai bowed to the secretary and pushed him to the examination waiting room.
"Haha---" A young man with dyed blonde hair and pierced ears laughed wildly: "A lunch box buyer also comes to take the exam?"
Xingzi's blood suddenly surged to the top of his head, and he clenched his fists angrily.
The young man challenged: "What, you dare to beat me?"
"Why should I beat you?" When Xingzai was angry, he suddenly thought of Fa Ge. A man who can bend and stretch himself is here to take the exam, not to fight. Besides, his girlfriend Alian is still looking at him for good luck.
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Xingzi's heart calmed down and he prepared carefully. He didn't know that Fang Ming was in front of the screen at this time, watching everything in the waiting room.
This time, Maosheng Entertainment Company is training all front-line newcomers. It can be said that as long as they can be selected, they will have a bright future. Therefore, Fang Ming must select people with both political integrity and talent.
Xingzi's forbearance made Fang Ming feel moved. He felt that this young man was very similar to himself when he was young. As for the blond-haired young man, Fang Ming immediately killed him.
"Qin Chuan, what do you think of this young man?" Fang Ming picked up the registration form filled out by Xing Zai and handed it to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan looked at Xingzi's resume and saw that he had a hard-earned background. What such people fear most is not having a chance, and what they least fear is suffering.
"Mr. Fang, let's see his performance later."
After another half an hour, Xingzi heard someone calling his name. He took a few deep breaths and strode into the performance hall.
Facing Fang Ming and Qin Chuan, Xingzi was inevitably a little nervous.
On the opposite wall is a wall clock. The hour hand already reads five o'clock in the afternoon. At this time, Alian is still delivering lunch boxes in sweat.
Thinking of his girlfriend Alian, Xingzai's heart slowly calmed down. Now that he is here, he must take it seriously and make sure that Alian can live a good life.
Slowly, Xingzi relaxed, his eyes calm and gentle.
Qin Chuan started the assessment. He asked Xingzai to play various low-level characters within twenty minutes. There were seven types of roles in total. Coincidentally, Xingzai didn't have to perform these roles at all because he had done these jobs before.
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Xingzi's performance was very simple and touching. When he performed the scene of a hawker wrestling in the cold winter, the vicissitudes of life and the struggle against fate in his eyes deeply moved the people present.
Art comes from life, and with rich life experiences, Xingzi plays these roles effortlessly.
"Xingzi, now you have to play the role of an arrogant young master!" Qin Chuan added another question.
This question was beyond Fang Ming's expectation. He quickly realized Qin Chuan's intention, which was to test the other party's adaptability.
Xingzai had a poor background since he was a child, and he would definitely not be able to portray the wealthy aura of the young master. However, Qin Chuan wanted to be arrogant. Xingzai suddenly thought of the blond young man in the examination waiting room.
Yes! This guy is a perfect role model in a timely manner.
Xingzai reproduced the scene just now vividly. Fang Ming could see the prototype at a glance. He couldn't help but admire Xingzai's wit.
After the exam ended, Xingzai still stood quietly, waiting for the results.
"Xingzai!" Fang Ming stood up, walked to Xingzai and said cheerfully: "Come to the company to work tomorrow!"
"Really---really?" Xingzai couldn't believe his ears. So many people with performance experience were eliminated, how did Mr. Fang choose him?
Fang Ming continued: "Xingzi, there is something very simple and touching in your performance. This is the fundamental reason why Director Qin Chuan chose you."
"Thank you Director Qin for your appreciation, then I will---" tomorrow
"Go to the company to sign the contract tomorrow morning. During the training stage, you will also be filming some small commercials or starring in supporting roles in other films and TV series. After this stage, your worth will naturally be different."
A monthly salary of 10,000 yuan? This is already comparable to the income of some small white-collar workers.
Xingzai said "thank you" excitedly and returned home in a daze.
Since the number of lunch boxes in the afternoon was small, Alian finished work earlier. She was sorting out the day's income at the dining table.
Seeing Xingzi, Alian asked casually: "Have you passed the exam?"
"I passed the exam, Alian, I passed the exam!" Xingzai jumped up excitedly and hugged Alian tightly.
Alian's eyes widened with disbelief: "How did you pass the exam?"
"I don't know, maybe it's just luck!"
People in Hong Kong believe in fate. Xing Zai attributed this to luck. Naturally, Ah Lian couldn't help but bow a few times to the shrine above her head.
After paying homage, Alian asked: "Xingzi, so you are going to film a movie?"
"Yes, Boss Fang said that my salary during the training period is 10,000 yuan per month. After the training period, he will sign a contract for me based on market conditions---"
"So you can get your salary starting tomorrow?" Alian's cheeks turned red with excitement.
"Yes, Alian, I will definitely study hard, and when I have money, we will get married!"
Alian was also excitedly looking forward to the future, but her expression quickly dimmed: "Xingzi, if you become a big star, will you still want me?"
"Alian, where did you think you were? Okay, I have to take a shower early. I have to report to the company tomorrow!"
Life's destiny is unpredictable, and many times the environment often determines a person's destiny!
People like Xingzi are like grass in the cracks of rocks. Once there is sunshine and rain, they will grow into big trees in the sky!
Every morning he arrives at the company before dawn and goes back after dark at night. Xingzi is like a hungry sponge, absorbing all kinds of knowledge crazily.
A month later, Xingzai got a small role, that is, playing a soldier in a martial arts drama produced by Nantian Film and Television Group. Finally, he had the opportunity to appear on the screen.
Ming gave Xingzi a salary increase of two thousand yuan.
After receiving his salary, the first thing Xingzi did was to buy an air conditioner.
Looking at the air conditioner installed, Xingzai stood in the middle of the room and ran around. He stretched out his arms and let the cool breeze blow through his body. As it blew, Xingzai's tears flowed out.
The door opened, and Alian finished her work and went home.
"Why is it so cool? Xingzai, the weather forecast says it's going to rain?" Alian asked in confusion.
Xingzai smiled and pointed to the opposite wall, and Alian jumped up happily: "Air conditioner? Xingzai, where did you get the money to buy an air conditioner?"
"This month's salary has been paid. The boss saw that I performed well and gave me an extra two thousand Hong Kong dollars. In addition to the air conditioner, there is more than ten thousand Hong Kong dollars left. You can take whatever is left, Alian." Xingzai handed over the remaining money.
He took it out in one go and gave it to Alian.
"Wow, there is air conditioning. Your boss, Xingzai, is so kind!"
"Yes, you have to work hard when you meet such a good boss." Alian suddenly remembered something, and she rested her head on Xingzai's head: "Xingzai, do you think you can become a big star?"
Xingzi smiled and said: "Alian, I really haven't thought about this problem. Now I can only work hard in this direction -----"