The most popular movie star in China in 1930 was neither Ruan Lingyu nor Hu Die, but Yang Naimei, who became famous with "Jade Pear Soul". According to later generations of entertainment circles, Hu Die and Ruan Lingyu are still popular actresses, while Yang Naimei has already made her debut.
A long-standing film queen.
At tonight's dance, before Zhou Hexuan and others showed up, Yang Naimei was undoubtedly the focus of the audience. She is the daughter of a wealthy businessman in Guangdong. She was already a famous figure when she was studying in an aristocratic girls' school. She gave speeches, sang, danced, and performed well.
With good looks, good looks, and elegant manners, it is difficult not to become a socialite.
Ruan Lingyu and Hu Die are just the daughters of ordinary people. How can they compare with a lady like Yang Naimei? They are also female celebrities, but their status as daughters of wealthy families is much higher.
"Ms. Yang, are you filming any movies recently?" Yang Hu asked with a smile while holding a wine glass.
"I just finished shooting a movie, and I'm resting at home these days." Yang Naimei's eyes were full of temptation.
Yang Hu felt itchy and said with a smile: "I happen to be free too, let's go play billiards together tomorrow?"
"Tomorrow," Yang Naimei said, trying to get by, "I will be a little inconvenient tomorrow. You know, women always have a few days every month."
Yang Hu was instantly disappointed and said with a cold face: "I tell you it's inconvenient every time I ask you to make an appointment. Make an appointment yourself!"
"Then... let's do it next weekend." Yang Naimei didn't dare to offend Yang Hu.
Yang Hu was originally the commander of the Shanghai Security Bureau. He was dismissed by Chen Dezheng because of his involvement in the cigarette smuggling case (which involved the Kuomintang factional struggle). Now he is the director of the Shanghai Security Department and is in charge of all gangs in Shanghai, including Du Yuesheng.
Everyone has to give him face.
Looking at the whole of Shanghai, Yang Hu is not afraid of anyone, he is only afraid of Wang Yaqiao, the stupid young man.
Now Yang Hu is at the peak of his life and has "controlled" all gangs except the Ax Gang. The three religions and nine schools in Shanghai collectively respect him as "big brother". This makes his mentality extremely inflated and his behavior gradually becomes arrogant and domineering, even in Shanghai and
Chang Kaishen's idea of fighting for power and gaining equal footing.
Others were afraid of Chang Kaishen, but Yang Hu was not. He and Chang Kaishen were brothers who were in trouble and had seen Chang Kaishen at his most depressed.
However, Yang Hu will not be free for much longer. In a few months, Chang Kaishen will take action against him. He will be removed from all real power and reassigned to the fictitious post of "The Fourth Central Supervisory Committee Member of the Kuomintang."
From then on, Yang Hu became increasingly dissatisfied with Chang Kaishen, and gradually began to contact members of my party. During the Anti-Japanese War, when New China liberated Shanghai, Yang Hu quietly contributed a lot, and finally even stood on the founding committee of New China.
The viewing platform for the ceremony.
Unfortunately, the dog could not change its habit of eating shit, and Yang Hu could not enjoy the glory and wealth in New China, so he rebelled again and became a spy for the Kuomintang. He was finally sentenced to death with a suspended death sentence by the People's Court and served outside prison. He died of illness in the hospital.
Just as Yang Hu and Yang Naimei were flirting with each other, Wu Tiecheng suddenly walked over and said with a smile: "Director Yang is in such a good mood."
"It turns out to be Executive Committee Member Wu, why are you here in Shanghai?" Yang Hu let go of Yang Naimei and said condescendingly.
Wu Tiecheng explained: "Isn't there a meeting in Nanjing soon? I made a special trip to Shanghai to accompany Zhang Hanqing and pick him up to take up his post in Nanjing."
Yang Hu suddenly heard the noise at the door, pointed over there and smiled: "Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao is here, Zhang Hanqing is here!"
All the celebrities attending the ball walked towards Zhang Xueliang. Wu Tiecheng even stepped forward quickly to shake hands with Zhang Xueliang: "Hanshuai, long time no see!"
"Hello, Mr. Wu." Zhang Xueliang smiled.
Wu Tiecheng quickly shook hands with Zhou Hexuan: "Mr. Zhou, I have long admired you."
"Both each other." Zhou Hexuan said.
The focus of the audience instantly shifted from Yang Hu and Yang Naimei to Zhang Xueliang and Zhou Hexuan. Even Miss Jiang Si and Ruan Lingyu beside them were also deliberately flattered.
Although Ruan Lingyu is a popular movie star, she is introverted and weak and never participates in such social gatherings. She stood nervously next to Zhou Hexuan, shaking hands with the visitor dizzily, and the smile on her face was extremely stiff.
Ruan Lingyu instantly felt what the upper class circle was, Shanghai's party and government officials, wealthy businessmen and celebrities were all here. Some names she had heard of, and some names she had no impression of at all. She could only look up to these people before, but now they are all enthusiastic
Shake her hand.
Ruan Lingyu is not a vain woman, but at this moment, her vanity is greatly satisfied, and she feels that her vision has instantly increased a hundred times. In the past, Zhang Damin, a down-and-out young man, made Ruan Lingyu miserable, but now she feels that Zhang Damin is nothing more than that.
Sure enough, what my mother said made sense, and following Mr. Zhou was indeed a good choice.
Whether it is Ruan Lingyu or Fourth Miss Jiang, both came to the ball with stunning beauty. I felt pity for the former, and it made people want to hold them in my arms and care for them; the beauty of the traditional Jiangnan women was perfect with the modern Western style.
The combination makes people want to pursue it involuntarily.
Coupled with the additional dance partners of Zhang Xueliang and Zhou Hexuan, they immediately surpassed the popular star Yang Naimei.
All the men who had been around her just now dispersed. Yang Naimei was so angry that her teeth itched. She didn't like the feeling of being ignored.
This woman is not simple.
Yang Naimei was the daughter of a wealthy businessman in Guangzhou. Her father firmly opposed her becoming an actress, so Yang Naimei ran away from home. When life was most difficult, she even dared to accept Zhang Zongchang's invitation and traveled north to Shandong alone.
The business was a success. Zhang Zongchang used his reputation as a popular movie star in Shanghai and semi-forced to invite wealthy people from Shandong to attend the dance, with dance tickets worth 1,000 yuan per person.
In the end, Zhang Zongchang not only toyed with beautiful stars, but also made a lot of money by holding dance parties. Yang Naimei returned to Shanghai with a huge sum of money, opened her own film company and became the boss, and turned from a popular movie star into a rich woman with a net worth of 200,000 yuan.
In the past few years, Yang Naimei's development was good, and she invested in and filmed several popular movies. However, she gradually became addicted to paper and money. Due to her addiction to opium and gambling, her family fortune of more than 200,000 yuan was almost lost.
She was the first woman in China to own a car for her own use, and the first woman in China to expose her calves and lift her socks in public. She once lost 80,000 silver dollars in one night and even lived as a beggar on the streets of Hong Kong in her later years.
It's sad and deplorable.
After the dance music started, Yang Naimei refused several invitations and stayed by Zhang Xueliang's side, waiting for the opportunity. Unfortunately, Zhang Xueliang and Miss Jiang Si were so busy that she couldn't get involved at all, and instead took up Zhou Hexuan's idea.
"Miss Ruan, let's dance together." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.
Ruan Lingyu shook her head and said, "I'm not very good at it."
Zhou Hexuan said: "You went to an aristocratic girls' school, so you must have learned dancing."
Just when Ruan Lingyu was hesitant to agree, Yang Naimei suddenly came over and said, "Mr. Zhou, can I dance with you?"
Zhou Hexuan smiled and said: "Sorry, I have a dance partner."
Yang Naimei was stunned on the spot. There was actually a man who could reject her charm, and her self-esteem was severely hit. She smiled awkwardly, lowered her head and glared at Ruan Lingyu, transferring all her resentment to Ruan Lingyu.
Ruan Lingyu was led onto the dance floor by Zhou Hexuan. Her dancing skills were pretty good, but she was a bit rusty. She gradually became better under Zhou Hexuan's guidance.
Zhou Hexuan is tall and handsome, and Ruan Lingyu is also tall and tall. When they dance, they are more eye-catching than Zhang Xueliang and Miss Jiang Si. It is pleasing to the eye. The reporters present take pictures of the two.
Gossip news came out the next day. One was a world-famous scholar and the other was a popular star. They received no less attention than Zhang Xueliang's pair.
"asshole!"
Seeing the crazy praise of Ruan Lingyu in the newspaper, Yang Naimei was so angry that she threw the cup. When Miss Jiang Si was in the limelight a few days ago, she was not jealous. After all, she was not in the same circle, but Ruan Lingyu made Yang Naimei very unhappy. She felt that she
The status of the leading lady in the film industry is not guaranteed.
