After finishing his makeup and arriving on set, Xiao He also received congratulations from the rest of the crew.

"Teacher Xiao, you're amazing! Our future promotions might depend on you," Lin Yipeng said with a smile.

Xiao He helplessly replied, "You guys saw it too?"

"Of course!" Pu Rong reached out and hooked his arm around Xiao He's neck. "You're quite famous now. Don't forget us when you get rich!"

"What kind of fame is this? It'll be gone in no time," Xiao He said, spreading his hands.

He had no company and no marketing, so he was afraid many people still thought his name was "Mu Ze."

"You really should start looking for an agency," Lin Yipeng offered a very pertinent suggestion.

Pu Rong also nodded, "Right, you should take advantage of this wave of traffic to look around. That way, when the popularity comes, you can maximize your profits."

Although Xiao He's popularity had risen, it was fleeting. Without a good management company supporting him, it would be difficult for him to continue developing in the future.

But how could Xiao He not want to find an agency?

The problem was, it was hard for him to find one now!

The mere fact that he could only play roles that involved "killing" would surely conflict with many agencies' profit-making philosophies.

So Xiao He felt it was better to maintain the status quo; at least he had his freedom.

After all, compared to being a big star, his own life was the most important.

"We'll see," Xiao He replied casually.

"Alright," Pu Rong patted Xiao He's shoulder. "Just make sure to keep your eyes open. If you're unsure about anything, you can ask me. I'll help you inquire within the industry."

Lin Yipeng pondered for a moment, then said, "I can also help ask around among my elders."

Xiao He was very moved, "Okay, thank you both! Good brothers!"

"No need for thanks, hurry up and get in position! I'll take a few more photos for your social media!"

Lin Yipeng raised the SLR camera in his hand.

"While you have this popularity, quickly operate your account and also help promote our crew."

This popularity was too good to waste; it might even save them a significant amount in promotional fees.

Lin Yipeng was determined to spend money where it mattered most.

Xiao He didn't refuse. He now hoped that more people would see the characters he played, so he cooperated very well, letting Lin Yipeng take a few photos.

One could only say he lived up to his reputation as a man who handled directing, screenwriting, shooting, and post-production all by himself. After Lin Yipeng quickly took several ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) photos of Xiao He, he imported them into his computer and performed some operations, quickly producing a set of stills full of the thief catcher style.

In the photos, the young man wore a simple, plain black cloth shirt, leaning casually against an old stove. His clothes even had a few patches, and his dark long hair was loosely coiled behind his head with a single chopstick, with only a few strands fluttering by his cheeks.

And beneath those stray hairs, his face was handsome and proper, his eyes like deep, cold pools, carrying a detached, chilling sense of killing intent, adding a touch of narrative to this simple and casual attire.

Even in such an environment with pots, bowls, and pans scattered about, no one would think he was just an ordinary cook.

After seeing them, Xiao He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"Director Lin, your skill is incredible."

"Basic operation, nothing special."

Lin Yipeng pursed his lips into a smile, then urged Xiao He to post the photos.

Xiao He gladly complied, posting the first update since he created his new account—

【Xiao He: Thank you all for your support. I'm currently filming on the set of "the thief catcher." I hope the new work can meet everyone soon. Thank you for your support! 【Nine-grid image】】

【Wow, this is Xiao Ge's first update, right? That's great! I'll definitely support it!】

【Boss, you finally remembered you registered an account? I thought you were arrested for acting too realistically.】

【Xiao Ge, your Mu Ze is really too handsome! I'm your face fan! When can you play a refined villain again? It wasn't satisfying enough!】

【Is Mu Ze really dead? He must not be! Can there be an extra chapter? I'm so sad.】

【Is no one paying attention to the stills Xiao Ge posted? It looks like a martial arts setting! I'm already looking forward to it!】

【It looks like a cold-blooded killer, right? Xiao Ge's face, it would be such a waste if he didn't play a pervert or a killer...】

【Xiao Ge, please stay firmly in your comfort zone! The Inner Entertainment Circle really doesn't have an actor like you!】

...

As the update was posted, a large number of comments poured in. These people had basically followed him here after watching video edits on Bilibili, mostly still discussing the serial killer Mu Ze, but some also noticed Xiao He's new drama and expressed anticipation and attention.

To be honest, this was the first time so many strangers had expressed their liking and affirmation of him.

Xiao He was a little overwhelmed.

The cold, hard fan count seemed to materialize at this moment.

Flipping through the fans' comments, Xiao He picked a few to reply to seriously before putting away his phone.

"Alright, time to work."

Lin Yipeng was also waiting for him. Seeing that he had handled the online matters, he called the others to prepare, and the busy filming was about to begin again.

...

Meanwhile, in a place Xiao He didn't know about, another old acquaintance also saw Xiao He's video.

Haohan Entertainment.

Cheng Hongwen looked down at his phone, narrowing his eyes slightly.

"This new talent has excellent acting skills. Currently, the total views of related videos on Bilibili have exceeded five million, and new videos are constantly being added. The viewership of 'burning heart,' in which he participated, has also been steadily rising during this period, turning it into a recent small hit drama. Based on the post-production viewership data, he basically single-handedly drove the popularity and promotion of the entire drama. Among the new talents that have recently emerged, he is the one with the most potential..."

Cheng Hongwen's assistant reported earnestly from the side.

Haohan Entertainment, a well-known "star-making factory" in the industry, had countless celebrities and internet personalities under its wing, ranking among the top major companies in the Inner Entertainment Circle. As the ace agent there, Cheng Hongwen naturally had more than just Ran Yunrui, the popular idol; he also managed a newly crowned Best Actress, and both of their current career prospects were quite good.

But even so, they would periodically collect information on new talents emerging in the industry, analyze and estimate their capabilities, and then recruit some highly cost-effective newcomers.

Cheng Hongwen just hadn't expected to see an acquaintance this time.

Thinking of the previous rear-end collision, Cheng Hongwen's expression became very strange.

Since Xiao He had mostly worn sunglasses and a mask and didn't speak much at the time, Cheng Hongwen didn't have much of an impression of this young man, only feeling that his aura was somewhat intimidating and he looked fierce, completely failing to associate him with an actor.

However, since he was a valuable new talent, they still had to find a way to secure him.

Cheng Hongwen pondered for a moment and finally made the decision: "Then you go and contact him first."

Although there had been some unpleasantness in the past, Cheng Hongwen believed that Xiao He would not refuse this opportunity.

After all, Haohan Entertainment was a major player in the industry; who wouldn't want to come to them?

"Okay, Cheng Ge."