Actor: Thank you.

clap clap clap...

The performance ended with thunderous applause.

"Degang, your health is not as good as before."

Backstage, Sister-in-law Qian said this.

Sister-in-law Qian is right, and Zhang Yuan agrees with that.

Because today, Teacher Guo only returned to the stage 6 times before bowing and leaving the stage.

A few years ago, it would have been far more than that.

In 06, they went to Tianjin to perform. Since both husband and wife are from Tianjin, the show was also called "Homecoming Special".

Teacher Guo put in a lot of effort to show himself to the villagers.

He returned to the stage 25 times, breaking both industry and personal records.

Teacher Guo has successfully turned crosstalk into a physical activity.

Don't underestimate him just because it's only been a few years. If you asked him to go back 25 times or even more now, he might not be able to handle it.

At the time, the fact that he had 25 encores drew criticism from his peers.

They said he didn't follow the rules and didn't give others a way to make a living.

The person who led this discussion was Liu Wenbu, nicknamed Liu the Scoundrel.

I worked for Deyuan Society for a while before leaving.

This is the nature of people in the performing arts: they turn on you in an instant, and then they start cursing.

"Senior brother, we need to talk about what happened downstairs earlier." Seeing that everyone had changed their clothes, Zhang Yuan sat down steadily.

"Ah..." Teacher Guo was also thinking about this during the break between performances.

From the bottom of his heart, he did not want the gold to break apart.

Does he not know who is good and who is bad, who has talent?

But it's hard to explain to his wife.

Moreover, now that Zhang Yuan has intervened, things have changed.

Even if someone is to be expelled, there must be a "just cause".

It's still those four words.

Even if they didn't follow the old rule of "three years of apprenticeship and two years of service," they still managed to do it.

Even within the framework of the master-disciple relationship in the old society, it was understandable for Cao Yunjing to go out and venture out on his own at this time.

Moreover, a "mastership fee" was paid when he became an apprentice.

In addition, Jinzi was charged a separate "tuition fee".

He Yunwei and others from the same period did not have this feature.

It was still out of consideration for Wang Hui, after all, Jinzi's identity was special.

Teacher Guo thought about it for a long time, and realized that this was not a good solution.

Because of Zhang Yuan's meddling, the disciple ended up kneeling and begging his master's wife for everyone's benefit.

If we fire him because of this, or find another excuse, people's hearts will be scattered.

Other apprentices might think, "Our senior brother was driven away for fighting for everyone's interests. Will we still have food to eat in the future?"
Making an example of someone is fine, but then you have to give the monkey some chicken soup (a metaphor for a good meal).

"That's what I think," Zhang Yuan said very sincerely.

"Talented children are hard to find in the first place."

“It is even more difficult to cultivate talent.”

"Besides, the bond between master and disciple, father and son, is a rare one in life."

"Let's be more tolerant of each other." Zhang Yuan said only kind words, offering positive advice that others couldn't find fault with.

"It's normal for children to have their own ideas as they grow up."

"I've had quite a bit of contact with Mr. Zhao Benshan."

What happened at Deyuan Society has also happened at Benshan Media!

Moreover, these Errenzhuan performers are much more skilled than crosstalk apprentices. Most of them had already ventured out on their own before following Uncle Benshan, and each of them is a top-notch expert.

Some turned against their former allies and became independent.

Especially the most famous ones.

Moreover, they always travel together, because many Errenzhuan performers are husband and wife teams.

As the saying goes, "A daughter is not meant to be kept at home once she grows up."

"As men grow up, they shouldn't be locked up at home."

“Some of Teacher Zhao’s students have gone out on their own, but they still address each other as teacher and student.”

"I think we should let Jinzi try his luck too."

"Our crosstalk business also needs to expand and grow."

"If he has the ability, then he should do it and take on apprentices. You can also have a large number of disciples and students, and your students will be all over the world."

"If that doesn't work out, then let him come back, so he'll have a home."

Brother Qian's eyes flickered as he drank tea.

He hadn't understood what Zhang Yuan was doing before, but now that he heard it, he understood completely.

Now I understand, they're planning to "establish their own kingdoms and grant them fiefdoms"!
By granting a king the title and then wielding his own army, he can weaken the king's power.

They say we crosstalk performers are bad, but my brother is much worse than crosstalk performers...

"That won't do. An apprentice is an apprentice, and a master is a master!" How could Teacher Guo's mind not be able to process this?

"The bond between teacher and student is deep. I've taught him for so many years, and if he leaves before he's fully learned, he'll embarrass me!"

“He goes out frequently; this is a fact, not a hypothesis,” Zhang Yuan retorted without backing down.

“His heart is still with the troupe, so he should stay.”

"If your heart has flown away, it's useless even if you're physically present."

"No, as the saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a father for life,' how can father and son be separated?"

"But there's also a saying: 'The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.'"

"Junior brother, once you enter our sect, it's like falling into a deep sea!"

"Senior brother, we wander the world on foot, and our master guides us through the maze."

The two then started arguing.

They are from the same school, and neither of them can break their moves.

Seeing this, Brother Qian lit two more cigarettes.

"How about this?" In the end, Zhang Yuan "gave in first."

“You are his master, and I am just his uncle. Of course you know him better.”

“Let’s see, maybe we can get Jinzi back to perform more often.”

"Especially large performances and commercial performances, which have high incomes."

"You should try to persuade him again. If he can change his mind, it will be the best of both worlds."

"It saves me from being caught in the middle, both inside and outside the group," Zhang Yuan said, feigning dissatisfaction.

Teacher Guo quickly chimed in.

"Hey... you're one of the insiders, how come you're caught in the middle?"

"It's all for the good of the children."

"I'll do as you said, and I'll mentor him again in the near future."

Ok?
Brother Qian was stunned.

Isn't it supposed to be about granting land and appointing kings?
Why did they turn back halfway through the lockdown?
Zhang Yuan wasn't in a hurry; his decision to back down was intentional.

That's why he just told Jinzi to bring gifts to her master and mistress tomorrow.

Because he knows Teacher Guo, this matter is unlikely to come to fruition now.

So there's no rush, the time isn't right yet.

It's divided into two phases; this is only the first phase.

It's just a greeting; once the time is right, it won't be up to you anymore...

After saying goodbye to his two older brothers, Zhang Yuan took a car home.

The next morning, more good things happened.

Old Han called him and sent out a notice.

Let him join the film crew after the New Year.

Upon receiving the order, Zhang Yuan immediately assured that he would be on time.

There's no need to say anything else.

The fact that they asked me to film a movie means that the matter has been resolved with the Beijing TV station.

Old Han still has some face.

No one wants to offend him easily.

Furthermore, Zhang Yuan was not originally the main target of the Beijing TV station; he was merely "implicated" by them.

Now that someone has stepped in to mediate and make peace, they certainly won't risk their lives.

Let's just go with the flow and give Lao Han face.

"Let me tell you, keep a low profile these days, and avoid places frequented by controversial figures," Old Han advised as he finished speaking.

"It really wasn't my intention to go."

"If I had known these people were there, I wouldn't have gone."

This is not an unexpected disaster.

Besides, some women in our line of work aren't necessarily cleaner than Ms. Cang... Zhang Yuan kept these words to himself, not daring to say them aloud.

Nicholas Tse's wife has probably filmed more videos and "photobooks" than Aoi Sora.

In short, the matter of Beijing TV and him has been temporarily put aside.

Yeah, for now.

After all, I've been criticized by you guys for a long time, and I haven't forgotten it!

I finished something before the New Year and I'm in a good mood.

Call Yang Siwei and Zeng Jia in separately to summarize this year and look forward to next year.

I mainly talked to Yang Siwei about established artists.

Bao Qiang and Huang Bo's contracts are about to expire. What will happen next?
Zhang Yuan told her to go talk to the two of them first.

Actually, he already had a plan in mind, but he needed to let Yang Siwei practice.

Because these two are not easy to negotiate.

"You can now also choose some artists you think have potential to sign."

"You can look for it first, and once you've decided on something, you can come back and discuss it with me."

Zhang Yuan plans to gradually relinquish some of his power.

"Great!" The fat woman was naturally happy, as this would allow her to train her own people from scratch.

As for Zeng Jia, the main task is to have her review the incident involving the Beijing TV station.

"Now you've seen it too."

"Facing established media outlets, or other stronger competitors or enemies."

"When something happens, the first thing to do is not to let your emotions get the better of you." "You have to figure out the reason thoroughly, and then try to resolve it behind the scenes."

"Because celebrities live for their image. If they fall out, others might not necessarily be ruined, but we definitely will be."

Zeng Jia repeatedly said she understood.

She won't know what's good or bad unless she puts it into practice thoroughly.

Zeng Jia has strengths, such as high efficiency, but her weaknesses are that she is not thoughtful enough and lacks a broad perspective.

It's good to give her some practice, but it's rare for a boss to use himself as a practice subject.

"And one more thing."

"Yang Mi's contract with Rong Xingda should be expiring soon, right?"

Besides reviewing the conflicts with the Beijing TV station, what's more important for agents is the artists they manage.

"Yes, Mimi should be talking to President Li about this."

"Keep an eye on her and see what she thinks," Zhang Yuan instructed.

"Why don't you call her yourself? After all, it's just the two of you..."

Zeng Jiaxin said, "Why don't you just tidy up her bed?"

Zhang Yuan glared at the other person.

Don't try to be clever.

"Public and private matters should be kept separate."

"This is official business."

"Of course, if you're not interested in her, I can have Yang Siwei talk to her..."

"I'll go!" Zeng Jia quickly raised her hand.

Zhang Yuan told her to go about her business, then shook his head.

Neither Zeng Jia nor Yang Mi are easy to deal with.

He asked Zeng Jia to do the talking because he didn't want to get involved himself.

Otherwise, given that girl's personality, she'll definitely create problems for herself.

With Zeng Jia involved, things will be much better.

If they really refuse to "give in," then I'll step in myself.

Anyway, let's see if Zeng Jia wins, or if I will "win" it.

Because Yang Mi will definitely leave.

First, there's the issue of money. She signed with Rongxingda when she was a teenager, and the contract's revenue share was very low.

Even if we try to negotiate now, we might not be able to reach a very high level.

Furthermore, Li Shaohong has now shifted his focus to Li Xin, Yang Yang, and other members of the "new generation."

Yang Mi doesn't get access to the best resources within the company.

She finds most of her own resources.

What use are you to me then?

This person has big ambitions; they want to become famous and be a top star—their goal is clear.

The small temple of Rongxingdana can no longer accommodate her!

The same situation also occurred with Sun Li.

Like Rongxingda, Hairun is doing well in the TV drama industry, but completely unsuccessful in the film industry.

Talented people often encounter this problem as they grow up, and Cao Yunjing is no exception.

The traditional patriarchal brokerage system is no longer suitable for the current market pace.

Zhang Yuan rubbed his fingers together and looked up at the sky.

"You're all getting old!"

Although he still had many things to do, he was in a good mood.

He also asked his assistant to buy some spicy duck necks and beer, and to put them on ice.

They even lit a fire and used a copper pot to eat mutton hot pot.

The meat is bought in whole pieces, but because we often have customers, we bought a meat slicing machine to slice it ourselves.

Add some tender cabbage and a little bit of 28-spice sauce.

In the depths of winter, the courtyard outside is blanketed in snow, a sign of a bountiful harvest.

The room was filled with warm, rising heat.

So uncomfortable.

He is beautiful.

But it's precisely at times like these that someone always seems to spoil his mood.

Pang Hong, the producer of "Painted Skin" and deputy director of Ningbo Film Studio, called him.

"Hey, Mr. Pang, wishing you a Happy New Year in advance!" Zhang Yuan said cheerfully.

But the other party spoke in a low voice.

"Okay, Happy New Year... I've heard something."

"what's up?"

"Did you know that Chen Jiashang is going to make a film similar to 'Painted Skin'?"

"I know!" Zhang Yuan replied straightforwardly.

Instead, Pang Hong was completely stumped.

He called to test the waters.

I thought Zhang Yuan would pretend to be stupid, but to my surprise, he admitted it directly.

"I heard that Chen Jiashang is asking you for investment?"

“Yes, not only are they looking for me, but I’m also planning to bring Guangxian along.” Zhang Yuan told the other party more frankly, without any fear.

what happened?
Not satisfied?
Let's just wait until the New Year to celebrate.

Pang Hong and Chen Jiashang have fallen out.

He wasn't too happy about the other party making a TV series about "Painted Skin".

Now they want to make a movie too, which is even more annoying.

After the success of "Painted Skin", he felt that he was "terrifyingly strong".

Whether it's because others praise him or because he thinks so himself, he considers himself a big shot in the Chinese film and television industry.

Pride breeds arrogance.

This guy is basically the standard template for "domineering CEO".

The male lead under his own supervision is colluding with the former director to make a new movie.

Is the subject matter similar to what I have here?

This is practically blaming me for rebellion!

The main reason for Pang Hong's strong reaction was that he thought Zhang Yuan would be starring in the film.

You've already signed a performance and investment contract with me for "Painted Skin 2," and now you're going to make another film of the same type...

"Isn't it inappropriate for you to do this?" Pang Hong was so confident that he didn't even ask Zhang Yuan if he planned to star in the film.

Anyway, I've accepted it.

If he had just asked one question, things wouldn't have come to this.

"Why is it inappropriate?"

"It was a legitimate investment. I've worked with Director Chen before, and I have great respect for him."

"Any questions?"

"Zhang Yuan, we have to uphold ethics in this line of work too."

"How am I being unethical?" Zhang Yuan put down his wine glass and glanced at his assistant who was helping him with the sesame paste.

"How many laps?"

“One hundred and twenty-eight laps,” Zhao Dandan confirmed.

"Okay, here's the pickled garlic."

"I'll buy it and go get it right away."

Pang Hong was even more displeased to hear him eat so nonchalantly.

“President Pang, Director Chen and I have always been friends. I support his desire to make a film.”

"There's no problem at all?"

"I find it hard to accept your accusatory attitude." Zhang Yuan completely disregarded his words.

"But you've already taken on the sequel to 'Painted Skin'."

“You can take your pictures, he can take his, we’ll just follow the contract. Besides, we don’t even know when it will start for you.”

Pang Hong took a deep breath; there was really no other way.

That kid's pretty arrogant.

"Alright, see you on screen."

"it is good."

Pang Hong hung up the phone, thinking to himself, "You're something else, you've got some serious connections."

I'll put up with it for now in order to make money.

But when "Painted Skin 2" actually starts filming, it won't be Chen Jiashang, someone you know, directing it.

This time, I need to find someone who listens to me to manage the operations.

We'll see who's in charge then!
Zhang Yuan put down his phone and accepted the pickled garlic handed to him by his assistant.

Let her sit down and eat with us.

As a result, she went and sliced ​​a whole piece of meat herself.

Poor scholars, rich warriors; those who practice martial arts waste too much food.

As he ate, something came to mind.

"Mouse, what have you been up to lately?"

I called Ning Hao.

"We're preparing for a new film, and filming will start after the New Year," Big Head said cheerfully.

With a baby developing in his wife's belly and a new work in the works, this is a double blessing.

"Congratulations. After the New Year, will you come with me to do something?"

"Okay, just tell me... What a coincidence, are you free these next couple of days?"

He, in turn, assigned Zhang Yuan tasks.

This guy is going to do a cameo role in a film crew.

He's a regular "guest actor," appearing in every one of his own films and often making cameo appearances in others'.

He wanted me to come along, just to visit the set and generate some buzz for the show.

Zhang Yuan only found out after asking that the play was called "The Swordsman and the Smile".

And the director of this film...

It was precisely because Pang Hong had his eye on Chen Jiashang, his successor, that he intended to use 523 to counterbalance him… (End of Chapter)