84: The Sixth Princess interviews Wang Baoqiang!

At the Beijing Film Studio, news of the explosive popularity of "lost in thailand" had also reached here.

A group of Extras waiting for roles were sitting together, chatting, boasting a bit, and fantasizing about the future.

"Have you all heard? There's a movie called 'lost in thailand' recently, and it's incredibly popular right now!" A young man with dark skin, wearing worn-out costume, suddenly brought up "lost in thailand."

"Of course we've heard! I heard Wang Baoqiang is the male lead in this movie. Its box office has broken records, and now he's a big star, incredibly hot." An older, weathered middle-aged man chimed in from the side.

"Who would have thought, back then he was just like us, running around here every day as an Extra, playing corpses, playing random passersby, and now he's become a big star." Another woman interjected, her voice tinged with emotion and helplessness.

She had seen Wang Baoqiang a few times before. Back then, they were all struggling to make ends meet, never imagining that one day Wang Baoqiang would become someone she had to look up to.

"Exactly! I remember once, he even got scolded by the director for being too into his role." A man who looked somewhat scholarly, wearing glasses, said with a laugh.

"Right, I remember back then, he was always the most hardworking one. Every time filming wrapped, he'd stay behind to practice his acting on his own." Another thin man in costume joined the discussion, his voice carrying a note of admiration.

That's how people are—silent when others are still unknown, but quick to praise once they become famous.

"Sigh, when it comes down to it, he just got lucky. As for us, who knows how many more years we'll have to muddle through here." A pretty woman who looked somewhat dejected sighed.

Her eyes were full of confusion and helplessness. When she first arrived here, she thought her looks would help her stand out, but she ended up as an Extra, a pure background character or set dressing.

"Don't say that! If Wang Baoqiang could succeed, so can we! As long as we don't give up, we'll make it someday too." A burly-looking man with a full beard patted his chest, his voice carrying determination and boldness.

Hearing this man's words, many in the group thought to themselves: if even Wang Baoqiang could make it, why couldn't they?

...Meanwhile, at Wang Baoqiang's home.

Wang Baoqiang had received an interview request from CCTV-6, which in later years netizens would nickname "CCTV-6 Princess."

Of course, this nickname for CCTV-6 Princess hadn't spread yet.

Wang Baoqiang sat on the sofa in his living room, tightly clutching the interview invitation letter from the CCTV-6 Princess.

His heart raced, his hands trembling slightly. This sudden honor made him both nervous and excited.

"Mom, Dad, I have great news! CCTV is going to interview me!"

Unable to contain his excitement, Wang Baoqiang immediately called home.

From the other end of the line came his parents' slightly surprised yet utterly joyful voices.

"Really? Son, you're amazing! CCTV is interviewing you? Does that mean you'll be on TV? Now the whole village will know your name!"

Wang Baoqiang's father's voice came through the phone, filled with excitement and pride.

"Yes, son. The village head said that in a couple of days, they're going to show an open-air movie in the village, apparently the one you acted in, 'lost on journey.'" Wang Baoqiang's mother spoke up from the side, her words full of relief and pride.

"That's right! Now our family has real face in the village!" Wang Baoqiang's father laughed heartily.

He had endured decades of frustration in the village. Ever since Wang Baoqiang started making good money from acting, he could finally straighten his back and carry himself with confidence.

After hanging up, Wang Baoqiang's excited mood took a long time to settle.

Hearing that his parents could now hold their heads high in the village made him very happy, and he felt he should work even harder.

As night fell, Wang Baoqiang stood in front of the mirror, carefully examining himself.

This interview was very important; his appearance couldn't be too casual.

So, he specially bought a well-fitting new outfit and got a sharp, energetic haircut, making him look completely refreshed.

"Tomorrow is the interview. I must perform well." Wang Baoqiang told himself silently in his heart, while repeatedly rehearsing potential questions and answers in his mind.

He knew well that as a public figure, every detail was crucial.

Especially when facing an official platform like CCTV, he couldn't afford the slightest carelessness.

Early the next morning, as the first rays of sunlight touched the earth, Wang Baoqiang was already ready to go.

He took a deep breath and, filled with anticipation and nervousness, set off on the journey to the CCTV interview location.

Upon arrival, he first had a brief exchange with the host.

"Hello, Baoqiang, very nice to meet you." The host greeted Wang Baoqiang with a smile and extended a hand.

The host's professionalism and warmth gradually eased Wang Baoqiang's nervousness.

He smiled and shook the host's hand. "Hello, host. I'm Wang Baoqiang."

"Baoqiang, no need to be nervous. Our interview is quite casual." The host said with a smile. His voice was gentle and very reassuring.

"Thank you. I'm very happy to be here." Wang Baoqiang responded with a smile. Though still a bit uneasy inside, he was prepared.

"OK, why don't you start by introducing yourself?" the host said with a smile.

"Huh? Has it started already?" Wang Baoqiang was taken aback and asked nervously.

"Yes, it has started. Don't be nervous, just speak freely. This isn't live, it's just an interview." The host nodded.

Hearing this, Wang Baoqiang nodded, then began to introduce himself.

"Hello, everyone, viewers of the movie channel. I am Wang Baoqiang. You might find this name a bit unfamiliar, but that's okay. As long as you've been to the cinema to see 'lost on journey: lost in thailand,' you'll know which character I played..."

During the interview, Wang Baoqiang briefly recounted his acting career, from being an Extra at the start to becoming a big star today.

He talked about interesting anecdotes from filming "lost in thailand," a smile unconsciously appearing on his face.

"During this time, I've met many people, made many friends, and also received help from quite a few, such as Teacher Zhang Songwen and Teacher Huang Bo."

"Actually, the person I most want to thank is Director Chen. It was his recognition that allowed me to persevere and come this far. If I can be considered a thousand-mile steed, then Director Chen is my talent scout." These words came straight from Wang Baoqiang's heart.

When the interview concluded, Wang Baoqiang shook the host's hand firmly, thanking them for the opportunity to present himself. The moment he stepped out of the CCTV building, Wang Baoqiang let out a deep sigh of relief.