Actor: Thank you.

"Here, try this bottle first."

"Lafite, the most beloved by Hong Kong people."

"It has a cedar flavor, along with hints of premium tobacco and graphite."

Zhang Yuan handed the last glass of red wine to Jiang Yilang.

He then turned and handed a glass to the red-haired Rachel.

The agreement was that she would help him deal with women, and he would show her the world.

"Uh……"

After taking a sip, Ms. Jiang stuck out her tongue in disgust.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Yuan turned his head away.

But then they saw the red-haired girl take a sip and look completely blissful.

People have different tastes, which is understandable.

But Jiang Yilang's behavior clearly indicates that it's not just a matter of taste.

"tasty?"

"Sour." That was her only reply.

After a moment's thought, he added, "It also has a taste like eating mud."

She tilted her head in confusion: "How did you taste the cedar, tobacco, and graphite?"

"I couldn't taste it; I just did my research beforehand," Zhang Yuan replied calmly.

"You're so hypocritical."

"Adults are so hypocritical, just look at her... Rachel, how's the wine?"

“One of the best I’ve ever had, it’s like a tango dancer is dancing on your tongue,” the redhead praised.

"Take a look," Zhang Yuan said, spreading his hands.

Children have more sensitive tongues, and the oak barrel flavor and mineral flavor in red wine are more pronounced in their mouths.

These flavors are subjective.

Compared to white people, Chinese people have a lower acceptance rate, after all, the wine culture on the mainland is very weak.

"This bottle costs 1000 euros."

"So expensive, are you ripping people off?" Jiang Yilang frowned.

Zhang Yuan turned his head again and said the same thing to the red-haired girl.

"This bottle costs 1000 euros."

Wow, you really do get what you pay for.

Sitting at the same table, their opinions were completely opposite.

Therefore, it is normal for there to be two extreme opinions about the same movie online.

"Adults are not only hypocritical, but you should also be careful when listening to them."

"Most of the time, you have to listen to things in reverse."

Zhang Yuan pointed to the wine bottle: "For example, Lafite, which is famous for its great aging potential."

"It means the new wine doesn't taste very good."

Actually, Lafite became famous in the country because it was popularized by people from Hong Kong.

In particular, the line "82 Lafite" from the movie "God of Gamblers" has become a famous Chinese meme.

Château Lafite Rothschild is powerful in itself, as it is owned by the renowned Rothschild family.

However, Lafite is not the national wine of France; it is just one of the five first-growth estates in the Bordeaux region of France.

It can be understood as one of the "Five Wonders of Central China".

It's far from being the world's best; even Zhang Sanfeng, the Sweeper Monk, and A Qing haven't said a word.

"Come on, try Latour again."

"The characteristics of this manor are its strength and robustness."

"Sour!" Jiang Yilang commented with a single word.

"Come, Obiang, also known as Houberon, with a strong smoky flavor."

"It smells burnt." Ms. Jiang still had a difficult expression on her face.

"Moutong, which is also known as Wudang in China, has the aroma of chocolate."

"bitter."

"Margaux, with the fragrance of violets, is the most palatable."

"Known as the Queen of Bordeaux".

Lafite and Margaux were the Emperor and Queen of Bordeaux, respectively.

They're like Guo Degang and Yu Qian in the world of crosstalk.

"My tongue is numb." Jiang Yilang smacked his lips a few times, indicating that he wanted to drink cola.

Zhang Yuan chuckled and asked the winery's young man to pack all five bottles of wine for him, and then asked him to open a bottle of cheap, sweet wine.

"This tastes delicious." Miss Jiang couldn't put it down.

Zhang Yuan sighed, "Young girls are so easy to please."

I don't want wine that costs 1000; wine that costs 30 is perfectly fine.

One of the reasons why older single women are difficult to date is that, having seen and experienced life, their standards are much higher than those of younger people.

Then he had his assistant bring over the cigars he had promised.

The finest Havana products.

Smoking is not allowed inside the winery in principle.

But Zhang Yuan spent several thousand euros on wine, so he's sticking to his principles now.

"Cough cough cough..." After finishing, Jiang Yilang took a puff.

"Cigars are generally not inhaled; those that are inhaled are top-quality old-fashioned cigars."

You'd better take it easy.

He patted the young woman's back as he spoke.

“I used to think…” Ms. Jiang coughed for a while before she recovered: “Smoking cigars and drinking red wine, they all looked like big shots in movies.”

Indeed, that's how it is in "God of Gamblers".

But the one who's really good at it is the one who ate the chocolate.

But that kind of chocolate actually tastes pretty bad.

"now what?"

"I think it's a bit pretentious."

"Hehehe..." Zhang Yuan gave her a thumbs up. As expected of Jiang Wen's daughter, she inherited her father's straightforward temperament.

In mainland China, who is the most known for smoking cigars and drinking red wine?

Zhou Libo of Shanghai.

This is the guy who promotes the idea that drinking coffee is high-class and eating garlic is vulgar.

People in Shanghai probably think this guy is shameful.

He then handed Rachel a bottle of red wine.

"Zhang, I don't think smoking is good."

It's rare to see so many white girls who are quite crazy.

However, this person who doesn't smoke, let alone marijuana, is one of the few, and does indeed have an elite air about him.

"I don't think you should smoke either."

"Actually, I didn't smoke before, but I felt empty after my family members passed away, so..."

“Oh, I understand you.” The red-haired older sister suddenly softened.

Jiang Yilang glanced at him, suppressing a laugh.

"Was my trick effective?"

"The best decision your dad ever made was having you."

They complimented each other.

"Brother Zhang Yuan, the phone."

"Who is it? We're just taking a break and came out to have some fun."

"Leave unimportant calls unanswered."

"It was Han Jia Nu who called."

"Sigh..." Zhang Yuan sighed. "I'm just destined to be a workaholic."

"Hey, Miss Han, what brings you here?" He put on a friendly expression.

Jiang Yilang watched from the side.

He just said that adults are hypocritical, and now he's the hypocrite he is.

But at least he admitted to hypocrisy.

Perhaps this is a form of sincerity in itself.

"What, you don't welcome me coming to you?"

"Are you too busy to entertain a bunch of foreign girls?" Miss Han joked with him.

Having studied abroad on the set of "Fast & Furious," the two have a decent relationship.

"Stop making fun of me."

"I'm just doing some news reporting."

"They only made news reports, nothing else?"

Zhang Yuan scratched his head. These big shots' daughters talk and act so flamboyantly, do their own fathers even know?

"Let's not talk about this anymore. What did you want to see me about?"

"Do you want some Parisian perfumes and cosmetics?"

"Okay, but that's not what I wanted to talk to you about." The other person's tone suddenly became serious.

"Let me be frank, there are two things."

"You asked me to help oversee the censorship and participate in the production of the movie you bought the rights to from Paramount."

"It's that movie, 'Cars, Trains, and Planes'."

"Recently, while I was participating in the internal review of China Film Group, I discovered that someone had submitted a script with an almost identical plot."

"It's a film and television company in Hubei Province, with some local connections."

Zhang Yuan was quite pleased with himself.

Just like smoking a cigar at a winery, it doesn't cost any money!
If it weren't for his previous planning and arrangements for Miss Han, he wouldn't be so attentive today, coming to her as soon as he discovered a problem.

He's holding onto goodwill, not only for the present but also for the future.

If anything happens in the future, it will be easy to talk to the multiple insiders at China Film Group.

"I understand. I will investigate. If it doesn't work, I will take legal action."

"So direct?" Han Jianu was a little surprised. She thought that, given Zhang Yuan's personality, he would have wanted to discuss it with the other party or compromise on joint development.

Unbeknownst to her, Zhang Yuan was determined to acquire the copyright to the "Lost in Thailand" series and would not concede an inch.

With so much money, why should I give it up?

"Okay, you handle the specifics. Let me know if you need anything."

Han Jianu was dragged into this project by him, wanting to put her learning into practice in a film and see what she had learned. She also wanted to show off to her father.

"And one more thing."

Zhang Yuan could clearly sense that her voice was becoming increasingly serious.

"The Court of State Ceremonial may soon launch an investigation into your past actions."

Zhang Yuan: !!!
He was startled when he heard the words "Honglu Temple".

This is one of the top-ranking departments among the 26 works in China!
Are you investigating me?

Can my small frame withstand the scrutiny of such a behemoth?
I still have so many shell companies and investments overseas.

Some things may not weigh much on the scale, but once you do, they can weigh a ton!

"Wh-what behavior?" Zhang Yuan stammered.

"It's about that time you took the foreign model to the movies." Han Jianu pursed her lips, and when she heard him stutter, she thought to herself, "So even you have moments of fear."

I thought you were the reincarnation of Sun Wukong, that you didn't care about anything.

"Is this matter worth investigating by such a large department as the Court of State Ceremonial?"

"Social events, you're in the news all over the world, both domestically and internationally. Who's been out in the spotlight lately?"

"They've even invented the term 'hawkish artist' for you."

"Please don't joke around."

"Okay, we're investigating you because someone reported us."

“The island nation’s media has a lot of opinions about you affecting Sino-Japanese relations.”

Zhang Yuan calmed himself down.

Not to the point.

As a minor actor, even if I make the news, it won't bother any important figures.

Someone reported me?
Who?
Zhang Yuan wondered if a viewer had reported him.

wrong!

He slapped his cheek hard.

What am I guessing?

The answer is right on the riddle!
Who called me?
Han Jia Nu.

Han Jia Nu represents Lao Han.

But if that's the case, why didn't Lao Han call me directly, but instead had his daughter call?

This indicates that he is facing difficulties and cannot directly intervene.

Zhang Yuan didn't mince words and simply asked.

"It was a director surnamed Lu who reported me, wasn't it?"

Zhang Yuan knew that his play had been reviewed by the Court of State Ceremonial, so he recognized the people on that side.

“Not only that,” Han Jianu offered her suggestion.

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say."

"You...it's better to be prepared than to be caught off guard."

After saying that, the other party hung up the phone.

It wasn't just one person... Zhang Yuan pondered desperately.

"Brother, why does your face look so different?" Jiang Yilang asked.

"Lu Chuan is messing with me."

"Lu Chuan?" She thought for a moment, "That director?"

"Correct."

“My dad said that this person is arrogant, conceited, and ambitious but incompetent.”

Zhang Yuan chuckled. Jiang Wen had worked with Lu Chuan before, so her assessment was accurate.

Unfortunately, that person has a good father.

"No matter who else is involved, this is a very troublesome matter."

He gritted his teeth in resentment.

Let's go back to a few days ago.

Old Han called Lu Chuan over and asked him about recent events.

"Are you the one who called Zhang Yuan a hawkish artist online?"

Lu Chuan glanced to the upper right corner and shook his head at the same time.

"Judging from your expression, it must have been you who did it!" Old Han shouted angrily at his son's lack of self-respect.

They can't outsell others at the box office.

You can't win against them in terms of public opinion.

Even lying can't compare to someone who can remain calm and collected.

"Let me tell you, both shows are doing quite well now."

"This is all thanks to you, and it's my dignity."

"I will apply to my superiors to get you some rewards and subsidies."

"Tch, why should a kung fu film get a subsidy?" Director Lu was still unconvinced.

"Stop talking nonsense. When you do things, don't just think about yourself. You also have to consider the big picture."

"I'm telling you one more time, don't fight with that kid. Peace brings wealth, and peace brings creation."

"Do you understand?"

Lu Chuan nodded stiffly.

"The movie's almost out of theaters, you haven't been up to anything else, have you?" Old Han asked casually, sipping his tea.

"No……"

But then he saw Lu Chuan's eyes roll to the upper right corner again.

Old Han froze, just like when he was lying.

"what have you done?"

"did nothing."

"to be honest."

"Oh..." Old Han paused for a moment, then suddenly raised his voice: "What exactly did you do!"

"Ouch." Lu Chuan was startled, his eyes and actions betraying his guilty conscience.

Old Han was certain that he had done something, so he began to press him for details.

A few hours later, Lu Chuan and Poet Chen sat side by side in Old Han's office.

Old Han paced back and forth inside the house with his hands behind his back.

"idiot!"

"Two idiots who could be in a museum!"

Poet Chen wanted to refute this.

"What are you glaring at me for!" Old Han shouted back.

"Are you guys courting death?!"

"Is the Court of State Ceremonial Affairs someone to be trifled with?"

"How many times was the script for 'City of Life and Death' rejected during the review process?"

"Don't you know how capable the people there are?"

"Do you really think that if we attract those people from the other side, Zhang Yuan will be the only one who suffers?"

Old Han pointed to himself with a trembling hand: "I'll have to suffer the consequences too!"

"madness!"

He then pointed to Lu Chuan.

"If the Court of State Ceremonial thinks that kid has a problem, he's already using your film to create news."

"If he has a problem, then you have a problem too!"

"He's been tied to you for a long time, don't you understand the situation?"

Lu Chuan was stunned by what he was said and it took him a while to realize what he meant.

Suddenly I was scared.

"Moreover, the people from the Court of State Ceremonial were involved in the entire review process of 'Nanjing Nanjing'."

“If both that kid and you have problems, then the people involved in the review also have problems.”

Deng Deng Deng!
Old Han slammed his fist on the table: "This isn't a problem for the film and television industry!"

"Kaige, is this your idea?"

Lu Chuan and Chen Shiren looked at each other, their eyes filled with suppressed resentment.

Director Lu felt that the other party had given a bad idea.

Director Chen thought to himself, "You betrayed me too quickly. Old Han asked me a question and I was exposed."

You two are like crows talking about pigs, neither of you should laugh at the other.

"You!" Old Han's finger almost poked Lu Chuan's nose: "Go now!"

“Tell whoever reported it to you, and help them suppress the matter as soon as possible.”

"You!" Old Han pointed at Poet Chen again, his lips twitching several times.

"From now on, watch your words and actions, or don't blame me for siding with reason over family."

They were all driven away.

He then called his daughter, which led to that phone call.

Even though Lao Han is quite thick-skinned, he was too embarrassed to say it himself.

"Hey, I have something to tell you."

“My two cronies have done something recently.”

"It's nothing serious, I just really want to kill you..."

So they had no choice but to use their daughter as a middleman to step in.

"With things like this, how can we possibly improve the Chinese film and television industry?" Han Jianu rolled her eyes at her father after hanging up the phone.

Zhang Yuan was unaware of the specifics, and even unaware that Director Chen was involved.

He was a little panicked.

The key issue is that I work in the film and television industry and have no connections with the people in the Court of State Ceremonial.

But thankfully it was the Court of State Ceremonies, not the Court of Judicial Review.

The reminder to prepare was simply to think of a good explanation so I wouldn't be caught off guard at the last minute.

Whether something can be explained well or poorly may not have a significant impact.

Whether at home or abroad, when faced with this kind of situation, the first thing to do is definitely to find connections and get people involved.

But the problem remains: even if I'm a boss, I'm only a boss in the film and television industry, not someone from an institution like the Court of State Ceremonial...

Hey!
Zhang Yuan picked up the cigar in his hand, took two big puffs, and used them to help him think.

wrong!

I almost forgot, I actually have connections in this department... (End of Chapter)