Actor: Thank you.

There's a saying in northern China: "Each monkey has its own way of being tethered."

In a slightly more elegant sense, it means teaching according to aptitude and adapting to local conditions.

Some monkeys become obedient when you feed them, pluck their fur, and are quite affectionate towards you.

Some monkeys not only don't obey when you feed them, but they also bare their teeth. In that case, beat them until they submit.

Dog training relies on bones; those who can eat can also have their heads blown off.

Training eagles requires perseverance; that's where the saying "training an eagle" comes from.

Moreover, if a bird cannot be trained to be docile after several weeks and remains unruly, the hawk trainer will give up and let the bird return to nature.

It's even more interesting to discipline people; you don't even need to use your bones.

"If you won't do it, plenty of others will!"

In addition to mortgage payments, baby formula, and supporting a wife, you can train an adult male to be completely obedient, not only working hard without complaint, but even putting on his own bridle when going to the mill.

So, how should we leash the monkey Lu Chuan?

First of all, Director Lu and Director Chen are not quite the same.

Although both are petty and have bad tempers, they have different styles.

Director Chen is the old-fashioned type who is quick to take action to block other people's paths.

Director Lu, on the other hand, is the kind of person who is all talk and no action, but who shouts the loudest.

So when dealing with the poet Chen, although there may be some playful banter, he's not one to cause trouble in the media and is relatively concerned about his reputation.

But Lu Taijun is different; she loves to make a scene in the media.

If they were to engage in a shouting match in the media, whether traditional or online, would Zhang Yuan lose?

What a joke! With my background in traditional Chinese performing arts, if I lose a verbal battle, the old man will give me a hard time next time I go to see Yuan Kuocheng. I can't afford to lose face like that!
Song Zude's first defeat in a verbal battle came when he encountered Guo Degang, a performer in the traditional Chinese performing arts.

Therefore, Professor Guo is right about one thing.

"Everyone says you're bad, but you can't be as bad as us!"

People in the performing arts are known for their sharp tongues and ruthless nature; they are least afraid of verbal battles.

But there is a problem.

My primary identity is that of an actor. Having a verbal altercation with a director puts me at a natural disadvantage in terms of industry standing and public opinion.

Moreover, once you start publicly hurling insults at someone, you've already lost.

Because the other party dragged him down to his own position and comfort zone.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan's strategy from the very beginning was to "maintain dignity".

Not only should one maintain a "respectable" appearance, but one should also refrain from personally getting involved.

Otherwise, it will negatively impact public perception.

They also had to consider Lu Chuan's "dignity." If he didn't want to be "dignified," they would find someone to help him be dignified.

Clearly, Lu Chuan is being disrespectful and has yet to apologize to himself.

Then I'm welcome.

Han Han happened to meet him at the Shanghai International Circuit and asked him to help write a preface for his new book.

Favors are readily available and can be used immediately.

"I'll send you the preface, give me your email address."

"Also, do you plan to sign copies of this book?"

"I'll sign a hundred or two books for you?"

"That's great!" the other party exclaimed with delight.

Why would I be unhappy? I'd be extremely happy.

Having a celebrity sign an autograph adds to the selling point.

Most importantly, we should strengthen the emotional connection between the two sides.

He's considering a career change and needs Zhang Yuan's help.

Having many friends means having many options, which is quite suitable.

"Okay, send the book to my address in Beijing. I'll go back to China in a while, sign it, and then send it back to you."

"Okay, thank you."

"Alright, once you've finished your work, put it aside for now."

"I've run into some trouble lately, you know?"

"Oh..." Han Han is a little prince of internet surfing, how could he not know?

"Friends should help each other," he said quickly, offering his own perspective.

He's almost 30 now, and he's become much more worldly-wise than he was a few years ago.

A few years ago, he might not have readily agreed.

Because essentially, this guy is a pretentious, troll.

But even literary youth matures; a dagger, after being used for a long time, will have its tip polished smooth.

He became much "kinder" at this time.

“You’re right, friends should support each other.” Zhang Yuan nodded; it’s so convenient to chat with smart people.

Have you seen "City of Life and Death"?

"If I don't have anything to do, I won't go see Lu Chuan's movies," Han Han answered frankly.

"Hehehe..." Zhang Yuan was amused by his honesty.

Han Han is the "land-penetrating treasure" he is looking for.

As for why he became a "treasure weapon".

That is, "The story of a child without a mother is a long one."

To go back in time, we have to start from 05.

That year, Han Han started her blog and began her daily routine of criticizing everything and everyone.

As a newcomer, he criticized the older generation of writers the most.

However, those old guys rarely go online, so there aren't many clashes.

Until the Writers Association sent Han Han an invitation.

Whether it's hype or genuine talent, it doesn't matter.

Han Han was once a literary prodigy in China.

At least his stuff is much better than Guo Jingming's.

The Writers Association, with a "recruitment" mentality, extended an olive branch to him.

As a result, not only did Young Master Han not appreciate it, but he also wrote a separate post on his blog to rant about it.

“If I go there and become the boss, I will go. Once I become the boss, I will disband the association the next second. This is one of the ways out for Chinese literature.”

This statement sparked discontent within the imperial circle.

It's not the film and television industry, it's the literary circle in Beijing.

After all, it was the national association that extended the invitation to Han Han.

That's when Old Deng stepped in.

The first writer to "apply to participate" is surnamed Bai.

This person not only said that Han Han was bad, but also that the entire 80s generation was a lost generation.

It seems that middle-aged and elderly people are all like this; they feel that the next generation is failing and doomed.

In fact, no generation has ever collapsed; it is the old-fashioned and inflexible generation that is most hindering young people and social development.

Furthermore, mainstream literature is seen as opposed to "non-mainstream" literature like Han Han's in their eyes.

Just like Wang Shuo publicly criticized Jin Yong, saying that Jin Yong's works were vulgar and that Jin Yong, along with the Four Heavenly Kings, Jackie Chan's movies, and Qiong Yao's TV dramas, could be grouped together as the Four Vulgarities.

Anyway, whatever ordinary people like to watch is considered vulgar.

Han Han wasn't one to back down, and immediately published an article titled "The Literary World is a Fart, Nobody Should Pretend to Be So Cool" to refute it.

I immediately shut this guy, Baihua, down from the internet.

This shows that Han Han's criticism was on the right track, and most of what he said was true.

At this point, even more people joined in.

First of all, Han Han is not completely without support.

Writer and food critic Gu Qingsheng came forward to support Han Han and pointed out the problem of "academic corruption".

On the opposing side, it was Lu Chuan's father, Lu Tianming, a member of the National Writers Association, who took the stage.

He also led a group of old guard from the imperial circle to launch the attack.

Lu Tianming condescendingly accused Han Han of dropping out of school, saying that he had never been to school, only knew about school stuff, and was just a little kid.

Xie Xizhang said that Han Han was raised but not taught, and if he were Han Han's parent, he would slap him across the face. Wang Xiaoyu said that Han Han was just a Red Little X.

Yet no one responded to the issue of academic corruption and rampant money-making.

Han Han then wrote an article titled "How Han Han Refutes Han Han".

Just like Emperor Yongzheng's "Record of Awakening from Delusion," it lists all the points that the opponent can attack and responds to them one by one in advance.

Old Lu realized he couldn't win the argument, so at that moment, his friend Lu Chuan and his good friend Gao Dajin made their appearance.

"I will never let XXX's brass belt ever touch my father's face again. Anyone who tries to do so will pay a bloody price." This was Lu Chuan's statement.

It's still the same old stuff in the imperial circle: labeling each other and launching personal attacks.

At that time, Lu Chuan was already over 30 years old. "Make them pay the price in blood..." This sentence sounds like it was written by a primary school student, with the flavor of a third-rate novel.

Han Han, on the other hand, became even more courageous, publishing a summary article titled "Post-Viewing Summary: Chinese-Style Literary Debates - Father and Son Team Up with Relatives and Friends".

He directly confronted the Lu family father and son, as well as Gao Xiaosong.

Finally, he summarized it with the phrase "the higher you climb, the colder it gets," which led to Gao Xiaosong being criticized so much that he temporarily left the internet.

After this battle, Han Han became famous for "taking on a hundred people single-handedly" and challenged the entire literary circle. Few people dared to argue with him anymore.

In any case, the fierce battle that lasted for several months in 05 fully demonstrated that some of the higher-ups in the Chinese literary world are both incompetent and fond of playing around.

This also left a considerable psychological scar on Lu Taijun, the second-generation heir.

But Han Han wasn't stupid either. Later, in order to avoid obstacles in her film and television career, she took the initiative to reconcile with Lu Chuan and Gao Xiaosong.

Teenagers need to grow up too. Making money is nothing to be ashamed of.

Otherwise, with these people from Beijing blocking his way, it wouldn't be so easy for him to make it in the film and television industry.

But things are different now; Zhang Yuan is paving the way for him in the film and television industry.

He is no longer afraid.

Moreover, both of them are young and both enjoy cars, so they obviously have more in common.

Zhang Yuan told him to go see a movie first, and then they could discuss their "review" together.

When the weekend arrived, he took some time to go to Charles de Gaulle Airport and picked up Jiang Yilang, settling him in at the hotel.

“Now that we’re in Paris, you can smoke, but you can’t smoke in the street, in case someone takes a picture of you. After all, your dad is a public figure.”

"You are not allowed to smoke more than three cigarettes a day, because you are still growing and developing."

"As for drinking, although you're underage, you can try it if you want."

"But you can only drink it if your mother is present, or if I am present."

“Terrible things can happen when girls get drunk.”

"Also, never accept cigarettes, alcohol, or water from strangers. Be very careful."

"Because you don't know who the wicked person is."

Along the way, Zhang Yuan and she set rules.

Miss Jiang looked at him with a difficult expression.

"Uncle, you're even more annoying than my dad," she replied after Zhang Yuan finished speaking.

“Your dad said I should treat you like a child.”

"I am doing my duty."

Zhang Yuan looked him up and down; it was another combination of a tank top and shorts.

From a distance, he looks no different from someone in their early twenties.

This girl is actually 16 years old (by Chinese reckoning) and 15 years old (by real reckoning).

He thought to himself, if I had a daughter like that, with such a figure, I would definitely send eight or ten bodyguards to secretly follow her around all day long.

If any blond-haired bastard dares to lay a hand on me, I'll let him experience the Ten Great Tortures of the Qing Dynasty.

“You sound old when you talk like that,” Jiang Yilang replied.

Zhang Yuan: …

“I’m different from other men; I’m just more responsible, not old.”

"Ha." To everyone's surprise, the girl sneered, "Men are all the same."

"You sound old when you talk like that."

"Is this something a teenage girl should say?"

“I have my reasons for saying this.” Jiang Yilang tossed his long, black hair.

“I went to see my brother a few days ago. He is the son of my father’s concubine and his wife.”

“That’s called a legally married couple. ‘Mistress’ sounds so awful.” Zhang Yuan could sense that she harbored considerable malice towards Zhou Yun.

“I told you it was my concubine… Anyway, I went to see my little brother.”

"He was only a few months old when he was in my arms and started pulling off my clothes and smacking his lips at my chest."

"That's because the baby wants to nurse."

"That's why I say all men are the same, regardless of age." After saying that, she stared straight at herself.

Zhang Yuan: …

How about I ask you to help me get Lu Chuan? You've got a good mouth, haven't you?

"Brother, a cigarette." She held out her hand.

Goodness, he used to call me "uncle," but now he calls me "brother" when he wants a cigarette.

Zhang Yuan pulled a pack of cigarettes with a gypsy woman printed on the cover from his pocket.

This cigarette is called Gitanes, a local brand. The packaging is nice, but the taste is just average.

I took out three vials and handed them to her, a day's supply.

"Stingy." The girl muttered irritably when he actually gave her three.

"Hey?"

His phone rang, and he picked it up while forcefully slapping away the hand that was trying to steal his cigarette pack.

“Ouch… Je te déteste!” Jiang Yilang cursed in French.

Stealing things right under my nose is no different from showing off your skills in front of Guan Yu or being a sly fox in front of Liu Tao.

"Hello, Mr. Zhang."

The director of "Ip Man," Yip Wai-sing, called him, his voice beaming with joy.

The reason for our happiness is simple: Ip Man did quite well at the box office!

It had already exceeded 100 million.

Zhang Yuan's involvement, along with the interview, sparked a second wave of moviegoing.

After three weeks of release, the film's box office performance miraculously saw a surge.

Director Ye's purpose in calling was simpler.

"Zhang Sheng, the movie is doing well at the box office."

"Shouldn't we move on to the sequel project?"

This is the highest-grossing film of Yip Wai-sing's career, so of course he wouldn't let it go.

Making a sequel is much safer than starting from scratch.

“Okay,” Zhang Yuan readily agreed.

That was exactly what he was thinking.

It's good to make money and become famous, what's wrong with that?

"You prepare the script and assemble the team first."

"Let's discuss the specific details together when we have time."

"Okay, okay, I'll take care of it right away."

"I'll give you a detailed list and process later."

Previously, Director Ye was still thinking about his old friend Zhen.

Seeing the box office performance now, there's nothing more to say.

Who would turn down money?

After hanging up the phone, I did some calculations.

I currently have two sequels to film, which keeps me quite busy.

Meanwhile, Han Han had already finished watching "Nanjing Nanjing".

After a brief conversation with him that evening, the two reached a consensus.

Young Master Han quickly made his judgment on "Nanjing Nanjing" on his blog.

"Read and approved. Utter nonsense." (End of Chapter)