Actor: Thank you.

"Hey, Mr. Jiang."

"Here's the thing, I have a friend who wants to watch '3D Sex and the Beast'."

"Could you get me a copy?"

After learning about Qian Ge's needs, Zhang Yuan immediately called Jiang Zhiqiang.

After listening, Boss Jiang smiled and then spoke.

Is the friend you're talking about yourself?

Zhang Yuan: …

"No, he really is my friend."

"It's okay, fine, I'll treat you as my friend."

Zhang Yuan: …

Jiang Zhiqiang's two sentences broke his defenses twice.

"I didn't... Never mind, let's leave it at that." Zhang Yuan gave up on explaining.

Actually, he was also somewhat interested in watching...

After all, the advertisements for this movie are too tempting.

"The world's first true 3D XX masterpiece!"

It's obvious they're trying to ride the wave of 3D popularity sparked by Avatar.

It was hailed as a shot in the arm for Hong Kong's declining film industry.

It's just a claim, though.

Hong Kong's erotic films are quite famous.

All erotic films across Asia, and later those from South Korea and Siam, were fundamentally imitating Hong Kong.

Many people equate erotic films with pornography.

It can only be said that a white horse is not a horse, and erotic films are a subcategory of adult films.

Although when people mention pornography, the first thing that comes to mind is probably those Japanese adult films that can be acted out by just two or three people.

But those island nations are really different; their standards have long surpassed this level.

Pornography, violence, gore, and controversial topics are all included in the criteria; this is just a film rating system in Hong Kong.

Just because Brother Qian is a national third-level actor doesn't mean he's an actor who makes adult films.

Erotic films are considered the most high-class type of adult films.

Not only must there be a plot and content, the visuals must also have a certain artistic quality.

The story even reflects the current social situation and humanistic reflections at its core, only on a larger scale than that of ordinary films.

Tsui Hark also made adult films in his early years, such as the famous cannibalistic film "No Way Out".

Wang Jing is an expert at filming these kinds of movies; he even had Chingmy Yau film them after their breakup, with him in charge of the camera.

To be honest, "Lust, Caution" is also like that, but its cinematography and visual quality are top-notch.

"3D Sex and the Beast" is also touted as a "Sino-Japanese co-production".

Actually, there was a novel called "Jin Ping Mei" in Hong Kong a few years ago.

The male lead is played by Lin Weijian, who is known for playing Ximen Daguanren. The three actresses who play the female lead, Pan Jinlian, Mingyue, and Ziyan are Hayakawa Sei, Ruo X-Kuang, and Uehara, respectively.

They were all popular "female bodhisattvas" from the island nation back then.

It only grossed over 300 million at the Hong Kong box office, but made a fortune from overseas copyright and DVD distribution.

Once you've made money, you want to make more, which led to this whole mess.

The overall policy remains the same: Sino-Japanese co-production.

The result was...

The movie is in 3D, and the actors are 36D.

Hara Saori and Suoh Ko, these two currently popular figures in the industry, have been brought in again.

They even added special effects...

And it's not fake 3D created in post-production; this film was shot with a real 3D camera.

They're much more dedicated than some domestic film crews.

Although they tried to take advantage of the situation, they actually put in some effort.

They started advertising right after filming began; I don't know where Brother Qian heard it from.

There are benefits to spending more time online.

Jiang Zhiqiang agreed, but indicated that the film seemed to be unfinished.

I can give him a rough cut copy to look at later.

Zhang Yuan was prepared to watch "critically".

It's mainly for Brother Qian...

Although Cheng Hao didn't know the specifics of the play, she knew from the title that it wasn't a "serious play".

"An action movie," Zhang Yuan replied after being asked.

It's a serious action movie, and there are quite a few action scenes in it.

The older sister squinted and looked at him with disgust.

"Can't you men be a little more serious?"

"I was just watching a movie, how am I being unserious?" Zhang Yuan felt deeply wronged.

If I'm not being serious, how do I say "going to Heaven on Earth" or "building my own song and dance troupe"?
What does it mean when a female celebrity goes to another city for business and is "kept up" by a local bigwig for an all-night talk?
I'm too serious, to the point that I'm somewhat out of step with the rest of the industry.

Cheng Hao said his arguments were all nonsense and he couldn't be bothered to listen to him.

Go home and rest for a while.

The following evening, he led all the artists in the company to be fully prepared and organized, and everything was done neatly and efficiently.

We chartered a bus to the Mei Lanfang Grand Theatre in Beijing.

The annual Sina Internet Awards Ceremony, also known as Weibo Night, will be held here.

Zhang Yuan was dressed quite smartly, and his suits were all custom-made.

Custom-made is better, since everyone's arm, leg, and waist proportions are different, and customization is always more suitable.

For example, his crotch needs to be a little loose, otherwise it will feel a bit tight.

These are all troubles...

Even when it comes to attending parties, there are all sorts of creative ways to dress.

In formal occasions, both men and women must wear makeup.

Men are better off; women are more complicated.

Makeup, hiring a famous makeup artist, can cost tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan for a single makeup session!

Why go to them if it's so expensive?
Because these people are also familiar with many big brands, if you use them, you can not only get makeup done, but also get priority access to borrow brand dresses.

Many makeup artists also act as middlemen, making money in the process.

In this world, everyone wants to monetize even the smallest resources they have.

Zhang Yuan doesn't need to be. Many brands have already "blacklisted" him because he eats sunflower seeds, peanuts, edamame, etc.

He took it quite seriously today.

After all, Weibo has great potential for promotion, and his cooperation with the other party was also for the benefit of himself and his subordinates.

Therefore, requiring all participants to appear is a way to give the other side enough face.

It's mutually beneficial; they'll also give themselves some exposure.

So he came with a serious work attitude.

But as soon as he got backstage, before he even entered the dressing room, he and Cheng Haogan broke down in their defenses.

Because I saw someone backstage.

Aoi Sora!
Zhang Yuan stopped and turned to look at his good sister, who was wearing an indigo dress.

"I told you, I'm a decent person."

Cheng Hao nodded.

Such a large and respectable venue, they all hire "Japanese bodhisattvas".

It seems that it really wasn't Zhang Yuan's problem.

"Such a big company, holding such a big party, and still so unprofessional?" Cheng Hao whispered in his ear.

"Tell me first, how did you recognize her at a glance?" Zhang Yuan looked at Cheng Hao with great interest.

The fact that you recognize it means you've seen their "work" before.

Will they still have the right to criticize me in the future?

Unexpectedly, Cheng Hao explained it very frankly.

"I met you through your computer."

Zhang Yuan: …

Being too smart and having a quick mind isn't necessarily a good thing for a woman.

"Let's not talk about that for now..." Zhang Yuan immediately shrugged it off.

"First of all, we must not look down on others."

"Teacher Cang also built her career through hard work, sweating buckets."

There is no distinction between high and low status in any profession.

"Besides, they have brought joy to many people."

Cheng Hao crossed her arms and said, "Are you the only one having fun?"

But Zhang Yuan's expression darkened slightly. "And you should understand one thing from this."

“In the eyes of capital, there is no essential difference between us actors and actresses like her.”

Cheng Hao's heart skipped a beat, and she looked at him.

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

These words are harsh, but accurate.

Why are they here? Why are we here?
They're not all for the same reason.

Just like in the eyes of humans, there are poultry and protected animals.

But to predators, they are all meat.

Sina: I don't care about this or that!
With traffic and trending topics, whether good or bad, capital will only pursue profit.

You tell me, if Ms. Cang comes to this party, will it increase traffic?

It's guaranteed to attract a bunch of grown men to watch.

People who didn't know about this gala might come to watch it on a special occasion.

It can indeed expand the user base of galas and even Weibo.

This method is not even illegal.

In particular, Aoi Sora will be making frequent appearances in China for quite some time to come.

Even Lei Jun hugged her at a Vancl product launch event.

Lei Jun rarely showed such a cheerful smile.

Even the bodhisattvas from the island nation have noticed how much the Chinese are giving!
"Maintain a professional attitude," Zhang Yuan said to all his subordinates behind him.

He then stepped forward and greeted Ms. Cang in a formal but not overly enthusiastic manner.

They recognized him and nodded and smiled repeatedly, their attitude quite humble.

The two had seen each other's work.

I'll just say a few words and leave; I can't stay by his side forever.

Being photographed would have a negative impact.

After getting ready, we went inside.

Quite a few acquaintances there.

Old Han didn't come, but Director Huang Jianxin did.

The film of the year was "The Founding of a Republic," and the directors of the year were the two of them.

This is well-deserved.

What else could be the film of the year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China?
"Sister Jingjing, you're here too." Zhang Yuan stepped forward and greeted Guo Jingjing.

This person is the "Most Popular Athlete of the Year".

He was not only popular, but also the most famous athlete in the country at that time.

The two of them were acquaintances and chatted for a while.

The relationship between this person and Young Master Huo is quite stable, and their parents have already met. It's just a matter of when they will officially settle things.

Just as Zhang Yuan recalled Lei Jun's hug and smile with Aoi Sora at the Vancl press conference, he spotted Chen Nian, the owner of Vancl, in the front row.

They were present as one of the sponsoring brands.

Zhang Yuan took the initiative to approach this person, get to know him, and start a conversation.

He also brought along his group of male artists.

Despite Vancl's later massive losses, it was still a very strong emerging online fast-moving consumer goods brand at that time.

Thanks to his experience and connections from working with Lei Jun on Joyo.com in his early years, the company received funding from major venture capital firms such as SoftBank, IDG, and Qiming Venture Partners shortly after its launch.

We are now in a period of great expansion.

Zhang Yuan took the initiative to approach them because he knew they were looking for a spokesperson.

Because soon, the famous "Vancl Style" marketing campaign will emerge.

Later, Jumei.com imitated Vancl in both its business model and advertising format.

Of course, one of the reasons for the decline of these two brands was that the massive marketing expenses were difficult to sustain.

On the other hand, their willingness to spend money on publicity and promotion is exactly what I'm looking for.

"You're very famous. I've seen your movies." Boss Chen didn't expect this young actor to be not only bold but also quite interesting.

Because Zhang Yuan took the initiative to express his interest in their brand and hoped to become a "partner".

The term "partner" is interesting.

After a brief chat with the other party, Zhang Yuan's idea was to "invest his image as an equity stake".

I don't want a cash endorsement fee; I'll use a small number of stock options from your company as compensation.

These days, there aren't many people who play like this.

So when Mr. Chen heard this, whether he was willing or not was another matter, but it was a new idea.

Zhang Yuan was just saying it casually, simply looking for an excuse to get closer to the other party.

Let him know that he is not just an actor, but someone with forward-thinking ideas.

Because Vancl's stock options were not very useful, and the company failed to go public.

Just leave an impression on them; it will make it easier for you to get endorsements.

A timely farewell was made without disturbing the other person too much.

Find your seat and sit down.

Not long after I sat down, a gruff voice called out to me.

Big Dog Brother is here too, waving at him.

Even without prizes, many people are willing to come to these kinds of events.

Professional film and television galas are actually less interesting, but these kinds of galas attract many business tycoons, who all want to use them to build connections.

"I met Yang Ziqiong in Abu Dhabi."

"I've already talked to her about how much investment is still needed for that film, 'Reign of Assassins'."

After exchanging pleasantries, Zhang Yuan got straight to the point.

"They claimed it was $1000 million." Big Dog told him the truth: "It was actually around $3000 million."

"I cast half of them."

"Okay, I'll take care of the other half."

“A tunnel!” Dog Brother patted his shoulder hard.

“But I have a request.” Zhang Yuan said seriously.

Big Dog looked around and wondered what was going on.
"I've looked at the cast list and I have some ideas."

"You think the Korean lead actor is bad?" That was Dog Bro's first reaction.

Zhang Yuan didn't have a good impression of Koreans. Although Jung Woo-sung's acting was alright, it was just so-so.

The production team would approach him; it was purely a commercial film strategy, aimed at expanding into the Korean market.

He'd tolerate it if it meant making money.

The person he couldn't tolerate was someone else.

"Let's replace that actor playing the opera singer," Zhang Yuan said, waving his hand at the same time.

"Yawen, come here."

"I think he's capable."

"Ah..." Big Dog Bro understood.

For investors, adding an actor is no big deal.

"Okay, okay, I'll talk to the director."

After a short while, Big Dog thought for a moment and then said.

Do you have a problem with this actor?

Because he felt that Zhang Yuan's behavior was different from usual.

“His film stole the Best Film award from my film ‘Cow’ at the Golden Horse Awards,” Zhang Yuan offered a reasonable explanation.

"I understand." Dog Brother, being the kind of person he is, immediately agreed when he heard it was for this reason.

No problem, it's only right.

It's understandable to "avenge" one's brother.

But this was just an excuse Zhang Yuan gave him.

The real reason is that the actor playing the opera singer is Dai Liren...

"Hi, Zhang Yuan, long time no see."

At that moment, a woman with big eyes came to his side and raised her hand to greet him.

"Long time no see."

"Huh, you... you've become rich?" Zhang Yuan looked at the woman.

It's much "rounder" than the last time I saw it.

My older sister rolled her eyes at him, then lifted the jacket slung over her shoulder, revealing her slightly protruding belly.

"I told you, we're rich now!"

"I wish you a son soon." Zhang Yuan immediately changed his words.

"Thank you, you have such a nice voice."

With the help of her assistant, Zhao Yanzi sat down steadily in the chair. (End of this chapter)