Chapter 1494: Following Good Advice Like a Stream

"Chairman, this is Huang Bo."

"Huang Bo, this is Chairman Zhao of Future Group."

Ning Hao stood between Zhao Fusheng and Huang Bo, introducing them to each other.

"Hello, Chairman Zhao."

Huang Bo quickly bent down and extended his hand to Zhao Fusheng, clearly aware of the latter's influence.

Zhao Fusheng smiled: "You're too polite, Teacher Huang. I really enjoyed your performance in 'Crazy Stone'."

This was his true feeling; he genuinely liked Huang Bo as an actor—down-to-earth, without airs, portraying small characters as if they were vividly alive among us.

In both his past and present lives, for a true actor like this, Zhao Fusheng felt only fondness and respect, no ill will.

They sat down on the sofa, and Zhao Fusheng personally poured a cup of tea for Huang Bo, saying with a smile: "Teacher Huang, do you have an agency now?"

Huang Bo was taken aback, and even Ning Hao was startled, unsure of what Zhao Fusheng meant.

"Not yet for now."

Huang Bo said to Zhao Fusheng: "As you know, I've been working solo. 'Crazy Stone' gave me some fame, but it's been a short time. Although some agencies have approached me, I'm still hesitant..."

He paused, then smiled bitterly: "Also, Chairman Zhao, just call me by my name, don't call me Teacher Huang. I dare not claim that title."

He was a modest and cautious person; Zhao Fusheng's immediate courtesy truly flattered him.

Zhao Fusheng laughed: "Alright then, since you're older than me, I'll call you Brother Bo, okay?"

"Uh..."

Huang Bo was stunned; he really hadn't expected a wealthy magnate like Zhao Fusheng to be so unassuming.

"It's settled."

Zhao Fusheng smiled at Huang Bo: "A straightforward person doesn't beat around the bush. Brother Bo, if you don't have an agency now, how about joining Future Film?"

What?

This time, not only Huang Bo but also Ning Hao was dumbfounded.

"Chairman Zhao, you... you want to sign me?" Huang Bo was speechless for a long time before finally speaking, but his words came out stammering.

He really hadn't expected that Zhao Fusheng would go through all this trouble just to sign him.

In fact, ever since 'Crazy Stone' became a hit on the big screen, Huang Bo had no shortage of film offers and agency invitations. After all, he had gained some fame.

But the problem was that Zhao Fusheng was different from others.

For example, it was like a fresh graduate suddenly being invited by Jack Ma to join Alibaba as a senior executive—the degree of being valued was beyond words.

That was exactly how Huang Bo felt.

Including Future Film, many film companies in the capital had approached him, but he had always been torn about which company to choose.

And now, Zhao Fusheng, a tycoon worth billions, who in Huang Bo's eyes belonged to a completely different world, was calling him 'Brother Bo' and personally inviting him to join Future Film.

To be honest, at that moment, Huang Bo felt that his life had reached its peak!

After all, the feeling of being valued was truly wonderful.

Zhao Fusheng actually understood Huang Bo's mindset well, which was why he had adopted a posture of humbly seeking talent from the very beginning.

You see, although 'Crazy Stone' had achieved success, it was the film that succeeded; Huang Bo, in fact, had only gained a brief period of fame from it.

And as time passed, the halo around Huang Bo was gradually fading.

After all, he wasn't a handsome man, and his positioning wasn't very clear. As for acting skills, to be honest, at this time, so-called 'method actors' had no real prospects.

Over time, people would forget the miracle he once created, forget the joy he once brought to everyone.

Without new works, what awaited him would likely be fading into obscurity.

In this world, heroes are always judged by success or failure.

No matter how successful you once were, if you fail, you become a fool.

Like Zhu Yushi back then, like the former richest man Mou—no matter how glorious their successes, once they failed, they quickly became the laughingstock of the world.

This is no joke!

Don't believe the saying that 'the masses have sharp eyes,' because that saying is inherently deceptive.

What are the masses?

The masses are a bunch of idiots!

Most of the time, the masses don't care about the truth; they only care about how to vent their anger. After they've vented, does the truth matter?

It doesn't!

In future public opinion, many incidents will be like this.

Who cares about the truth? Just be angry, just spew hate.

First impressions are the most important. Bad people are bad people. What does it have to do with me if they're refuted? I want to curse, so I curse. If I curse the wrong person, haha, that's fine too. I'm just an innocent member of the public, deceived and blind.

Innocent my ass!

Some people always like to place themselves on a moral high ground. For them, the greatest significance of the internet is that it allows them to trample on others' dignity without restraint. And once these people are exposed, they innocently claim they knew nothing, that they were just acting out of righteous indignation.

Like those so-called patriots, shouting about boycotting Japanese goods, then turning around and severely beating a fellow Chinese citizen. When caught, they say, 'I didn't mean to, I just love my country...'

Hah!

It's the same for actors. No matter how successful an actor is, if they stay out of the spotlight for long, the audience will quickly forget them and mercilessly move on to someone else.

Never have any expectations of the public, because humans are the most cold-blooded creatures.

Huang Bo had been hanging around the capital for many years, witnessing the fickleness of human relationships, so he naturally understood this principle.

But he still hadn't expected that Zhao Fusheng would personally invite him to join Future Films.

Did he have to go this far to show respect for talent?

Ning Hao, standing by, was also a bit stunned, but his feelings ran even deeper.

After all, when he joined Future Films, it was also because of Zhao Fusheng's personal invitation. It was just Huang Bo's turn this time.

"So, Brother Bo, what do you think?"

Seeing Huang Bo frozen there without speaking, Zhao Fusheng smiled and asked again.

What to do?

Of course, say yes!

Huang Bo quickly nodded and said, "Thank you, Chairman Zhao, for your regard. I am willing to join Future Films."

He was a smart man and naturally knew how to choose what was most beneficial for him.

In this situation, the other party had given him both face and substance. If he still put on airs, he would be ungrateful.

Huang Bo was not that kind of person; he naturally knew what to do.

Zhao Fusheng smiled and nodded, extending his hand to Huang Bo. "Welcome aboard."

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Huang Bo joined Future Films. Zhao Fusheng naturally had his own considerations; this guy was destined to be known as the 'hundred-billion box office actor.'

Before that, almost all domestic blockbuster movies had Huang Bo in them.

Now, with the golden duo of Ning Hao and Huang Bo, Zhao Fusheng's layout for the film industry had taken another step forward.

"Should I poach Brother Shanzheng too?" Zhao Fusheng thought to himself.

To be honest, he admired Teacher Shanzheng, but only for his film works. As for his personal character, Zhao Fusheng reserved judgment.

But that didn't matter to him; the man was an adult and had the right to choose how to live his life.

As a capitalist, Zhao Fusheng's principle was: as long as you make money for me and your private life doesn't affect my earnings, I won't interfere.

We'll deal with that later. The priority now was to get the film 'Crazy Racer' done.

"This is Director Ning's new script. Take a look."

Since they were now on the same team, Zhao Fusheng didn't stand on ceremony with Huang Bo and handed him Ning Hao's script.

Huang Bo was startled and looked at Ning Hao. Ning Hao nodded and smiled, "I mentioned to Chairman Zhao that I wanted to continue with you as the lead, and Chairman Zhao readily agreed. That's why we called you here."

Favors naturally had to be given.

Ning Hao wasn't stupid; he knew how to phrase things so others would feel indebted.

Zhao Fusheng didn't mind and nodded, indicating that Ning Hao was right.