Entertainment Opportunity Guide

Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Heaven, in terms of quality alone, was average. Because it pioneered the weekly broadcast drama format, its influence was not as great as the Immortal Sword Series, nor even Swords of Legends.

However, looking at all the TV dramas in 2012 in terms of ratings, influence, and topic of discussion, it was absolutely a successful and outstanding Xianxia romance drama. It swept through that summer of 2012, capable of defeating ninety-nine percent of broadcast dramas that year, let alone regular TV shows.

On Hunan TV, the king of local station ratings, it set a domestic record for weekly broadcast drama viewership, holding it for 3 years. It also set various records for online viewership, allowing actors such as Liu Shishi, Tang Yan, Nazha, Lin Gengxin, and Hu Ge, who participated in the filming, to benefit to varying degrees.

But the male lead of this drama was the one who benefited the least, and was reduced to a background board for the male lead.

When everyone watched this drama, they all thought Old Hu was the male lead, and Jiang Jinfu was the male second lead.

Of course, this was also because of Hu Ge's status, which led to him having more scenes added.

This also led to Tang Yan, the female second lead, being considered the female lead, and Liu Shishi, the female lead, being reduced to the female second lead.

The male lead and male second lead were both Earth Emperors, and a popular internet meme emerged and has been circulating for a long time.

Yuwen Tuo (Hu Ge): To show respect, I can refrain from using the Xuan Yuan Sword.

Xuan Yuan Sword: To show respect, I can refrain from using the Earth Emperor Chen Jingchou (Jiang Jinfu).

The male lead tragically became the background board for the male second lead, a comparison, a stepping stone.

Of course, this also had a lot to do with Hu Ge's own fame.

Regarding this, Zhang Yang naturally had a strategy: to get the script for Hu Ge's role. After all, this drama had not yet started filming, and it would be next summer when it aired. He decided to secure it first.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yang picked up his wine glass and proactively toasted Jiang Jinfu: "Fuzi, are you sure about this male lead role?"

"The contract has been signed," Jiang Jinfu said with a smug smile.

"Congratulations, congratulations." Zhang Yang toasted him again, then asked, "Do you know if Old Hu has signed yet?"

"You don't need to think about the male second lead role," Jiang Jinfu said, thinking he had seen through Zhang Yang's intentions, and pretended to be regretful. "Senior Brother Hu Ge is in Hong Kong these days discussing a movie called The Last Affair. He's reached an agreement today and is on his way back. He'll be at the company tomorrow to finalize the male second lead role."

Zhang Yang's eyes lit up.

He would finalize it tomorrow, which meant it wasn't finalized yet.

Given the difference in status between him and Hu Ge at Tangren, Zhang Yang knew he couldn't snatch the role if Hu Ge had already signed.

But before Hu Ge signed, he had a way to intercept it, and it would be Old Hu himself who provided the opportunity.

"It seems I can only try to contend for the male third lead, Zhang Lie."

While eyeing the male second lead role in his heart, Zhang Yang outwardly appeared a bit dejected as he finished his wine. "Having something is better than nothing. You three continue drinking, I'll go back and ask my agent if I can try for the male third lead role."

As it concerned their acting careers, the three did not insist. They simply politely told Zhang Yang to be careful on his way.

"Fuzi, brother, I truly admire you," Zhang Bohan said. "You haven't even finished your second year of university, and you're already playing the male lead in Tangren's Xianxia drama, with such a strong cast. You'll be a household name in no time."

"We can't compare to you at all," Zhang Zhe added. "Brother Yang can't compare to you either."

Mentioning Zhang Yang seemed to trigger something crucial. Jiang Jinfu's face showed a hint of pride. "Don't say that. Brother Yang is the vice president of the Student Union, and he was recently voted into the top ten school hunks of all time. His acting talent is recognized by the teachers, and they've been urging him to join the drama academy. How could I possibly compare to him?"

"I heard he had some unpleasantness with Sister K, which is why he's been semi-shelved."

Zhang Bohan and Zhang Zhe instantly grasped the key point.

Jiang Jinfu was jealous of Zhang Yang, and he told them that although Zhang Yang was a Tangren Artist, he was worse off than an independent artist.

The two exchanged glances and immediately started praising Jiang Jinfu while putting Zhang Yang down. Since Zhang Yang wasn't around, they figured making Jiang Jinfu happy might lead to him introducing them to a film crew.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang was walking alone, enjoying the street scene. Half of his attention was on the Entertainment Industry Opportunity Manual, and he had flipped to the second page.

He knew very well that it wouldn't be easy to get the male lead role in Xuan Yuan Sword: Scar of Heaven through conventional means. Although he did have a way, he might as well try using his cheat first.

This booklet was called the "Entertainment Opportunity Guide."

As the name suggested, it would guide you to opportunities in the entertainment industry.

Mediocre success came from effort, but great success came from fate. This opportunity was that so-called fate!

[Time: March 9, 2011, 9:17 PM Location: Outside the Imperial Capital Bird's Nest Stadium Guide: (To be unlocked / 1 Character Point)]

[Time: March 9, 2011, 11:11 PM Location: Back door of the Hong Kong XX Nightclub Guide: (To be unlocked / 1)]

[Time: March 10, 2011, 10:24 AM Location: Outside the Liu Shishi Exclusive Artist Lounge at Tangren Film Company in Shanghai Guide: (To be unlocked / 1 Character Point)]

[Time: March 10, 2011, 1:22 PM Location: 3rd Floor Safety Exit of Hunan TV Station Guide: (To be unlocked / 1 Character Point)]

[Time: March 10, 2011, 5:40 PM Location: Room X, 4th Floor, Imperial Capital XX Club]

[Guide: (Locked/3 Character Points)]

On the book, five pieces of information appeared.

These were the opportunities related to entertainment within the next 24 hours, precisely pinpointed by time and location.

"I get it. The location and time of the opportunities will update in real-time, but I won't know what specifically will happen beforehand."

"But if I spend Character Points, I'll directly get a way to seize this opportunity."

In that instant, Zhang Yang thought a lot.

He guessed that these so-called opportunities involved someone in the entertainment industry appearing at a certain place at a certain time, encountering some difficulty or even danger.

If he knew in advance, he could lie in wait, help the person solve their problem, and thus gain their gratitude and friendship, or perhaps leverage.

China is a society built on relationships. Relying on the Entertainment Opportunity Guide, he could easily build connections, and no matter where he went, he could say, "I have a friend" and "Give me some face."

Whether this was true or not, he would find out by trying.

"The opportunities in the Capital and Hong Kong, I can't make it even if I fly there now."

"The two opportunities in Modu and Hunan TV are too close in time. I can only choose one."

"The last opportunity, XX Club, I remember it's by membership. Even the most basic membership costs millions. To get to the fourth floor, a regular member probably isn't qualified. I can't seize this opportunity for now."

"..."

After a moment of thought, Zhang Yang knew his choice was unique.

He was already in Modu, and as a male artist from Tangren, he planned to snatch a role tomorrow. Naturally, he would return to the company.

"Speaking of which, what has Sister Shishi been up to lately?"

Zhang Yang stood by a large tree, rubbing his temples, and began to ponder.

If he could analyze the trouble Liu Shishi might encounter on his own, he could figure out a solution and save a Character Point.

But clearly, although he and Liu Shishi were friends, he didn't know her recent situation, so he couldn't analyze anything.

"I can't be stingy when I need to spend."

"If I can get Liu Shishi to speak up for me, my chances of getting this role will be even greater."

Opportunities are for those who are prepared.

Therefore.

"Unlock," Zhang Yang murmured to himself.

[Time: March 10, 11th Year, 10:24 AM

Location: Outside Liu Shishi Exclusive Artist Lounge, Tangren Film Company, Modu

Guide: Purchase Scripture Pavilion of length between 240 and 350, daily use type, cotton soft surface, no mesh]

Zhang Yang: ???

This is an opportunity to be sent in.